December

Program/Invitation PD Jan 7

January 7th Professional Development Day

Get ready to unlock the magic behind truly captivating classrooms! On Wednesday, January 7th, we invite educators on a journey where ordinary lessons transform into lively adventures. Through energizing strategies like “Snowball Fight” discussions, “Walk and Talk” collaborations, and the ever-changing worlds of “Four Corners,” teachers will discover how engagement becomes the secret spell that brings learning to life. Along the way, we’ll step out of the classroom and into the Equine Center, where team-building activities—and a deeper understanding of the services and supports they provide our students—add a whole new layer of connection and insight. And as part of this enchanted experience, teachers will also enjoy half a day of extended PLC time to plan, prepare, and dream ahead for Quarter 3. This PD goes beyond tips and tricks—it reveals the hidden power of great questioning, intentional classroom flow, and the wonder that happens when students are fully involved. Step inside, follow the clues, and prepare to create learning experiences that feel less like instruction…and more like magic. ✨

(Dress Code Includes: Comfy pants, and shoes that can get dirty.)

Staff Bulletin Week of 12/14

Staff Shout Outs!

Thank you to Lerin, Kristal, Ruthie, Mary, & Camilla for helping to decorate the stage for our Winter concert. Y'all always go above and beyond and Thursday was no different. WOW!

Thank you to Mr. Jaramillo for always stepping in to help with student behavior especially during the Winter concert.

Remember if you have someone who has gone above & beyond-send me an email, and I'll make sure to recognize them in the next staff bulletin.

Dates to Remember this Week:

December 17th--Food Drive

December 18th--Staff Potluck & Santa is coming to town!

December 19th--Quarter 2 Awards @ 2:30 (If you didn't reply to my email, I am assuming you are ready to be included in the Minute-To-Win-It Challenges!!!!) Please make sure you have nominated your student of the Quarter below. All staff are able to nominate students!

January 7th--Staff Returns to Campus, Students return on Thursday, January 8th (Elvis Pressley's b'day)

Bookkeeper (Repeat)

Our bookkeeper, Mikayla, will be on campus ALL day on Mondays for the rest of the school year. We are excited to have her on campus, and she will be willing to answer any questions you might have, Timeclock issues you might need assistance with, or answer any other questions you might have about our budget or just ask her to buy paper.... (I'm so happy. 🥳)

Small Tweaks, Big Gains (Repeat)

For our January 27th staff meeting, we will be focusing on differentiation strategies across all content areas and the way we support diverse learners in our classrooms. This will be a collaborative "Share and grow" experience, where each of us brings one strategy or practice that has made a meaningful difference for students.

Our goal is to build a collective bank of real examples that teachers can apply immediately--because even the smallest instructional shifts can create big gains for student confidence and growth.

Thank you in advance for contributing your expertise and helping us continue to grow together.

Student of the Week (repeat)
Don’t forget to submit your Student of the Week—someone who has been kind to peers, helpful, and a positive influence. Let’s celebrate those everyday heroes in our classrooms! The google sheet is in our shared google drive. Students will be called to the office each Friday morning after announcements.

Language Arts

Math

Reading

Staff Bulletin Week of 12/8

Staff Shout Outs!

Thank you to Mr. Yuan for providing the opportunity for our students to sing with the Albuquerque Symphony Orchestra!! What an amazing opportunity for our students to see professional musicians, gain confidence as they sang in front of a crowd of 600!!, and be able to share their talent with the greater community! WOW!! I encourage you to attend their second performance this Sunday, December 14th from 2:30-4:00 PM at the Saint John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you to Ms. Urban and ALL staff who continue to help make testing go successfully for our students. Just Tuesday and Wednesday left...we've got this.

Thank you to Ms. Spina's husband who will be Santa this year again!!

Remember if you have someone who has gone above & beyond-send me an email, and I'll make sure to recognize them in the next staff bulletin.

Dates to Remember this Week:

December 9th & 10th--IMSSA Testing Third Grade

December 11th--AES Winter Concert at the Black Mesa, Rehearsal that morning, lunch, and then busses depart at 12:45.

December 12th--Staff Holiday Party Woot! Woot!! @ 4:00 PM

December 17th--Food Drive

December 18th--Staff Potluck & Santa is coming to town!

December 19th--Quarter 2 Awards @ 2:30 (If you didn't reply to my email, I am assuming you are ready to be included in the Minute-To-Win-It Challenges!!!!) Please make sure you have nominated your student of the Quarter below. All staff are able to nominate students!

January 7th--Staff Returns to Campus, Students return on Thursday, January 8th (Elvis Pressley's b'day)

Bookkeeper

Our bookkeeper, Mikayla, will be on campus ALL day on Mondays for the rest of the school year. We are excited to have her on campus, and she will be willing to answer any questions you might have, Timeclock issues you might need assistance with, or answer any other questions you might have about our budget or just ask her to buy paper.... (I'm so happy. 🥳)

Small Tweaks, Big Gains (Repeat)

For our January 27th staff meeting, we will be focusing on differentiation strategies across all content areas and the way we support diverse learners in our classrooms. This will be a collaborative "Share and grow" experience, where each of us brings one strategy or practice that has made a meaningful difference for students.

Our goal is to build a collective bank of real examples that teachers can apply immediately--because even the smallest instructional shifts can create big gains for student confidence and growth.

Thank you in advance for contributing your expertise and helping us continue to grow together.

Student of the Week (repeat)
Don’t forget to submit your Student of the Week—someone who has been kind to peers, helpful, and a positive influence. Let’s celebrate those everyday heroes in our classrooms! The google sheet is in our shared google drive. Students will be called to the office each Friday morning after announcements.

Student Recognition Submission

Do you have a student you want to recognize at the Quarter 2 assembly on Friday, December 19th at 2:30? Click here to submit their name.

Staff Christmas Party

You’re Invited! Staff Christmas Party, The Range Cafe @ 4:00 PM, December 12, 2025

Take a break, unwind, and celebrate the season with good company, good laughs, and good food!

Join us for a joyful, low-key evening to relax and enjoy each other before the holiday hustle kicks in.

Please take a moment to sign up so we can make sure we order enough of the delicious food for everyone. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

We will do White Elephant Gifts, but please do not spend more than $20!

Algodones Staff Christmas Dinner

AES Choir School Rehearsals

Choir students will rehearse this week as they finalize their preparations for their Concert with the Symphony Orchestra of Albuquerque! Students who are part of the choir are listed on the left.

School Rehearsals

Location: AES Music Classroom

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 2:20-3:20 PM
Friday, December 5, 2025, 2:20-3:20 PM
Friday, December 12, 2025, 2:20-3:20 PM

I know our students would LOVE to see you in the audience. There will be two concert performances: Sunday, December 7th from 2:00-3:30 PM at the Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church (8600 Academy Rd. NE, Aluquerque, NM 87111) and Sunday, December 14th from 2:30 -4:00 PM at the Saint John XXIII Catholic Community (4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111).

Holiday Spirit Days

Share your school spirit and your holiday cheer! 🎄✨

Join us in dressing up for the last two weeks of the year. Show off your creativity, encourage your students, and help make our halls merry and bright. Let’s finish 2025 with fun, smiles, and Mustang spirit!

Service Opportunity🎄

You're invited to join a state-wide card writing campaign to bring joy and cheer to elders during this holiday season. The flyer to the left has more detailed information.

STaff Bulletin Week of 12/1

Staff Shout Outs!

Thank you to those who helped with our Turkey BINGO! We had a great turnout and sooooo many turkeys given away that night!

Ms. Martinez wants to give a shout to Amanda for helping with the food drive. You went above and beyond (like you usually do), and we wanted to say THANK YOU!

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing AES staff!! You go above and beyond every single day and make my job so much easier. I'm grateful for each of you--Happy Thanksgiving Week!

Remember if you have someone who has gone above & beyond-send me an email, and I'll make sure to recognize them in the next staff bulletin.

Dates to Remember this Week:

December 5th, 9th, 10th--iMSSA Testing Third Grade

Week of December 8th--Upload Lesson Alignments into Frontline, Teacher Domain 4

December 11th--AES Winter Concert at the Black Mesa, Rehearsal that morning, lunch, and then busses depart at 12:45.

December 12th--Staff Holiday Party (Make sure you have signed up to attend in the November section!)

December 17th--Food Drive

December 18th--Staff Potluck & Santa is coming to town!

After School Tutoring

If you're interested in helping with after-school tutoring, let me know! We're looking fora teacher or EA to join us--earn some extra moolah and make a big difference for our students!!

Symphony Orchestra of Albuquerque Winter Concert (repeat)

Mr. Yuan has organized an amazing opportunity for our Mustang Choir to participate in this year's Symphony Orchestra of Albuquerque Winter Concert. Students selected will be performing in a professional concert setting. Please support our students by attending one of their concert performances, and gain some holiday spirit at the same time. Their first concert is Sunday, December 7th from 2:00-3:30 PM at the Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church (8600 Academy Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111), and then again on Sunday, December 14th from 2:30-4:00 PM at Saint John XXIII Catholic Community (4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111).

Encourage Students to Ride the Bus on December 1st (repeat)

Students will be counted this day which is how funds are dispersed to school districts, so we want to encourage every student to ride the bus on December 1st!

Observations (Repeat)

If you are a Level 1 Teacher, we need to schedule your first observation by the end of the second quarter. Send me an email for a time that will work for you & your classroom. During upcoming walkthroughs, I'll be looking for Phase 2 of Get Better Faster! I'll be looking to support you in Lesson Delivery & Instructional Rigor, Student Understanding & Thinking, and Materials & Visuals. Are all students engaged? and Does every student have the opportunity to answer?

Small Tweaks, Big Gains (Repeat)

For our January 27th staff meeting, we will be focusing on differentiation strategies across all content areas and the way we support diverse learners in our classrooms. This will be a collaborative "Share and grow" experience, where each of us brings one strategy or practice that has made a meaningful difference for students.

Our goal is to build a collective bank of real examples that teachers can apply immediately--because even the smallest instructional shifts can create big gains for student confidence and growth.

Thank you in advance for contributing your expertise and helping us continue to grow together.

Student of the Week (repeat)
Don’t forget to submit your Student of the Week—someone who has been kind to peers, helpful, and a positive influence. Let’s celebrate those everyday heroes in our classrooms! The google sheet is in our shared google drive. Students will be called to the office each Friday morning after announcements.