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👨‍💻💻Your feedback on the qualities and characteristics you would like to see in the next Superintendent of Alamogordo Public Schools is incredibly valuable. Here are a few ways you can share your input. ✅ Attend the Town Hall Meeting today, February 18, at 6:00 pm in the APS Board Room at 1211 Hawaii Ave. ✅Complete the short Survey: 🔗https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/SIBtHk 💫Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/18mEnqSigG/ Virtual meeting: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe3mLH4qT0ECa-fDduvfuSccHhXxz1Okm&feature=shared #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

💖 It's Random Acts of Kindness Day !!!💖 💖 A small act of kindness can make a big difference! Whether it's helping a friend, writing a positive note, or simply sharing a smile, your small act can make a big difference.🥰💘 ✨ Join us in making kindness the norm! ✨ Let's spread kindness like confetti today and every day. How will you show kindness today??? #Allin4OurKids #MakeKindnessTheNorm #RandomActsOfKindnessDay #KindnessMatters #SpreadLove

🥰💞 Remember, kindness is about making and keeping friends. One study found that students who performed Random Acts of Kindness felt more accepted by their classmates and had more friends than the students who did not perform Random Acts of Kindness. 💘 When you are kind to others, more people want to be around you. Being kind to others is one of the best ways to make and keep friends! How will you show kindness today?💘 💓 February 18 Challenge: “Be a hero to someone who could use a friend.” • Flo Kindness Tour: Holloman Elementary 💓 February 19 Challenge: “Be a hero to someone by telling them what makes them super!” • Flo Kindness Tour: Alamogordo High School 💓 February 20 Challenge: “Be a cheer hero! Cheer on those around you! Be a light to someone’s darkness.” • Flo Kindness Tour: High Rolls Mt. Park Elementary 💓February 21 • Challenge: “Be the positive hero that someone was to you. Share that superpower with someone who could use a hero.” • Flo Kindness Tour: 100% Otero Summit #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #AlamogordoKindnessChallenge

#BeHereAlamo Promoting healthy hygiene habits promotes good attendance. 🧼🪥 #BeHereNM #Allin4OurKids

❤️ Valentine's Day deliveries to Alamogordo Public Schools Please be aware that due to the high volume of Valentine's Day deliveries to our local schools, delivered gifts will be kept at the front office at each school site and students will be notified for pickup at the end of the day. ❤️ 👉Please don't forget that Valentine's Day lands on our early dismissal Friday this year.

Share kindness in the community by Chalking Your Walk! 💓🖍️ Chalk a positive message or draw something fun to make someone smile on February 14th! Share your photos in the comments section below, use the hashtag #AlamogordoKindnessChallenge, or post them on the event page. 🔗https://www.facebook.com/share/1BhxgemBFH/ On this day, we'll fill our sidewalks, driveways, and community spaces with encouraging messages to spread joy and inspiration!💓🖍️ Learn more: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/kindness-month #Allin4OurKids #KidnessMonth #BeKind

Our fantastic APS Transportation Department will celebrate #BeHereDay with a coloring contest for all bus riders! 🚌 All students who ride the bus on February 12th will have the opportunity to take a coloring page home. Completed coloring pages need to be returned to the student's bus driver by the end of the day on Tuesday, February 18th. A small prize will be given to the student with the winning coloring page for each bus. 🚌🎒🖍️ #BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM

#BeHereDay is tomorrow!🎒 We’re aiming for 100% attendance districtwide as part of our #BeHereAlamo #AttendanceMatters campaign! 🎯 It's all about reminding our students and families just how important it is to be at school EVERY DAY! While we always aim for strong attendance, Be Here Day is an opportunity to remind everyone why being present matters! 🎒🌟 Our school will have activities/incentives to encourage students to prioritize attendance. Check out the comments section below to view the info flyer. Let’s make Be Here Day a huge success with 100% attendance tomorrow, February 12th! 💪 For tips and resources on how to keep attendance strong, check out: 🔗https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/attendance #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #BeHereAlamo

🍪Our amazing APS Student Nutrition team is celebrating #BeHereDay with a sweet treat for everyone! #BeHere on February 12th to show how important it is to be in school every day. 📚💪 Student Nutrition will treat students to a freshly baked cookie at lunch for #BeHereDay! 🍪✨ Let’s make this the BEST attendance day yet! 🙌 #BeHereDay #EveryDayMatters #BeHereAlamo

💓This week, we celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Week. We hope that you continue taking the time to participate in Random Acts of Kindness. Remember that part of kindness is showing appreciation to those who help you. Appreciation is when you are thankful for what someone else has done for you. 💓 Do you have a friend that you can always depend on? Has one of your teachers taken the extra time to help you learn something new? Try to find the time today to say thank you to the people who mean the most to you. Remember: a simple “thank you” can go a long way! 💝 🩷 Today's Challenge: When you see your school’s custodians, thank them for keeping the school & grounds clean! • Flo Kindness Tour: La Luz Elementary 🩷 February 11 (Tuesday) • Challenge: “Thank your school office staff!” • Flo Kindness Tour: Buena Vista Elementary 🩷 February 12 (Wednesday) • Challenge: “Thank your cafeteria workers for preparing your hot meals every day! And, don’t forget your bus driver! Make sure you thank them for getting you to school safely.” • Flo’s Kindness Tour: Desert Star Elementary 🩷 February 13 (Thursday) • Challenge: “Thank your school counselors, nurse & health assistants for helping you with your mental and physical wellness!” • Flo Kindness Tour: Chaparral Middle School 🩷 February 14 (Friday) • Challenge: “Thank your principal and teachers for helping you move forward in the school year!” • Flo Kindness Tour: North Elementary #Allin4OurKids #KindnessMonth #KindnessWeek #BeKind

📢 TODAY, TODAY, TODAY!!! Please join us this evening, February 10th, at 1200 N. Florida Ave, Bldg C Gym, from 5 to 6:30 pm, or tomorrow, Tuesday, February 11th, on HAFB at Club Holloman Bldg 761 from 3:30 to 5 pm, to learn more about the potential new science curriculums. Your opinion matters! Have questions? Call Debra Rottland at 575-812-6025. Learn more in the flyer below or click the following link to view the PDF flyer. https://5il.co/35hx2 #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

😷 We know that regular school attendance is essential for student success, which is why we continue to emphasize the importance of showing up every day through our Be Here Alamo initiative. However, as flu season is upon us, we also want to make it clear that student health and well-being come first—we do not want students to attend school if they are sick. 💉🩺 📧 This afternoon, an important email was sent to all parents/guardians with more details about this topic. Please check your inbox for this important information. For more on our flu protocols, you can view the PDFs on our website: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/documents/departments/health-services/flu-season/757153+ Together, we can keep our school community healthy this flu season! 💪 #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

📢📢 Alamogordo Public Schools has hired JG Consulting to help with the Superintendent search, and we are seeking your insight. Your feedback on the qualities and characteristics you would like to see in the next Superintendent of Alamogordo Public Schools is incredibly valuable. Here are a few ways you can share your input. ✏️💻 ✅ Attend the Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, 2/18, at 6:00 pm in the APS Board Room at 1211 Hawaii Ave. ✅ Complete the short Survey: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/superintendent-search For more information, please read the "APS Superintendent Search" News article on the Alamogordo Public Schools website: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/ Or visit: https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/superintendent-search #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #SuperintendentSearch

Reminder: You are invited! 💌 Please join us on Monday, February 10th at 1200 N. Florida Ave, Bldg C Gym from 5 to 6:30 pm, or Tuesday, February 11th on HAFB at Club Holloman Bldg 761 from 3:30 to 5 pm, to learn more about the potential new science curriculums. Your opinion matters! Have questions? Call Debra Rottland at 575-812-6025. Learn more in the flyer below or click the following link to view the PDF flyer. https://5il.co/35hx2 #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

🎉 Mark your calendars! We’re thrilled to announce Be Here Day on Wednesday, February 12th—a special districtwide initiative to celebrate and support great attendance! 🎉 We’re aiming for 100% attendance districtwide as part of our #BeHereAlamo #AttendanceMatters campaign! 🎯 It's all about reminding our students and families just how important it is to be at school EVERY DAY! Did you know? Missing just two days a month— even if excused— can really add up and impact a student's progress.😯 While we always aim for strong attendance, Be Here Day is an opportunity to remind everyone why being present matters! 🎒🌟 Let’s make Be Here Day a huge success with 100% attendance on February 12th! 💪 For tips and resources on how to keep attendance strong, check out: 🔗https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/attendance #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids #BeHereAlamo

#BeHereAlamo When students are physically and emotionally safe, they are more likely to attend school on a regular basis. 🎒💞 #BeHereNM

📢 A reminder that school will be in session tomorrow, Thursday, Feb 6, and Friday, Feb 7, for all K-12 students. There are no parent-teacher conferences for K-12, and students are expected to attend classes as usual. Pre-K students will not have school on these days due to scheduled parent-teacher conferences. 🎒 #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

Reminder! 😁 Don't forget to stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today (Feb 5) at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞 See you then! #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

📢📢 Important information! Out-of-zone transfer applications are now open. You can find more information and links to the forms on our website by accessing the link below: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.alamogordoschools.org/page/out-of-zone-transfer-application 📣📣Please note that the out-of-zone application must be filled out annually. ✨✨ If you have questions about out-of-zone requests, eligibility, or school zones, please contact Alamogordo Public Schools through Let's Talk at 575-812-8573. #Allin4OurKids #HerefortheKids

During the month of February, we will be celebrating #KindnessMonth. 😍 We hope that you take the time to participate in #RandomActsofKindness. There are three simple steps to performing Random Acts of Kindness. Find out what another person needs; think about how you would feel if you had that need; and finally, offer your help! As you go throughout the day, remember to show empathy. Kindness and empathy are closely related: kindness is simply empathy in action. When we understand how someone feels and then do something about it, we are showing kindness. Remember, people will never forget how you made them feel. 🫶 🩷February 3 (Monday) • Challenge: “Mix it up! Sit with someone at lunch who you wouldn’t usually sit with.” • Flo Kindness Tour: Sierra Elementary 🩷February 4 (Tuesday) • Challenge: “Let someone go ahead of you in a line today.” • Challenge: High-five people in your class or someone in the hallway! 🩷February 5 (Wednesday) • Challenge: “Wish the first person you see an amazing day!” • Flo’s Kindness Tour: Roadrunner Food Bank @ Reiner Steinhoff Soccer Complex 🩷February 6 (Thursday) • Challenge: High-five people in your class or someone in the hallway! 🩷February 7 (Friday) • Challenge: Offer to help someone without being asked. #Allin4OurKids #hereforthekids