February

Wednesday, March 11th Picture DAy

Copies of the flyers were put into your teacher mailboxes!! If you need additional copies or to place a copy in Class Dojo, here is the link to the google drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ikJcezlc1KoSNQQ1V2ySaancEGD54Za2?usp=drive_link.

Amazon Purchases

We are so grateful that we were able to make purchases from your Amazon wishlists to support our wonderful teachers! 💛

If you have not yet received an item that was purchased for you, please let us know. Send a quick message along with the link(s) to the item(s) you have not received so we can follow up and make sure everything gets to you.

We just want to ensure that everyone receives what was intended for them. Thank you for all you do each day for our students!

Staff Bulletin Week of 2/23

Staff Shout Outs!

Thank you to everyone who stepped in, stepped up, took students to the bathroom, checked their list twice, and counted more heads that you thought was possible! Our first field trip was awesome and went smoothly. Thank you to teachers, staff, cafeteria cooks, bus drivers, and everyone for help in making it go so well. Marcus, a kindergartner, as he returned from the field trip, excitedly exclaimed, "That was the best field trip ever!"

Thank you to Nurse Amanda for organizing our February Potluck!

Thank you to the classes who continued the Kind-ed bags during Acts of Kindness 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.

We have a fun and productive week ahead! On Monday and Tuesday, we’ll be diving into SAVVAS Math training with Erika—Kinder and First Grade on Monday, and Second and Third Grade on Tuesday. We’re excited to learn more, ask thoughtful questions, and continue refining our practices—because each time we fine-tune our craft, we grow stronger for our students. Tuesday will also include a staff meeting for those who have not yet received test security training. Science Night is coming up Thursday evening, and we would love your help in making it extra special for our kiddos. Please connect with Ms. Spina for specific ways you can make an impact and help create a memorable night of discovery and fun!

Dates to Remember this Week:

February 23-24 - Erika is back with more SAVVAS training!! Woot! Woot!! (Schedule below . . . We will NOT have Mustang Monday Mashup because of her visit.)

February 24 - Staff Meeting - Test Security Training (If you are NOT able to attend our staff meeting, please get with Lorrieann before the 24th - everyone needs to be trained by February 25th!!)

February 26 - STEM NIGHT 4:30-6:00 PM

March 2 - Governor visits San Felipe students 1:00-2:30 PM

March 11 - Spring Picture Day (order forms are in teacher's boxes)

March 12 - San Felipe Day

March 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 17 - Quarter 3 Awards--We are LUCKY to LEARN at Algodones!

March 18 - PD for Teachers

March 19 - Claudia from SAVVAS will be joining our PLC's to help with Week 6!! Bring your questions and inquiring minds . . . .

March 23 - Mustang Monday Mashup!

March 26 - Third Grade Field Trip to the Valles Caldera National Preserve

March 27 - Kinder Field Trip to the Botanical Gardens & Aquarium

April 16 - Claudia from SAVVAS will be joining our PLC's to help with ELA small groups. 🥳

April 17 - Second Grade Field Trip to the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

April 21-22 - NMSSA for Third Grade

May 5-6 - IMSSA for Third Grade

May 15 - Field Trip to the ZOO!

June 5 - Last Day of School (65 more days of school . . . but who is counting?!)

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. 🥳)

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.

SAVVAS PD Part 2

Field Trip Tomorrow!!! Let's Go Science Show!

Tomorrow is our big field trip to the Popejoy School Time Series – Let’s Go Science Show, and we are so excited! A special thank you to Ms. Spina for suggesting this field trip — what a great opportunity for our students!

The performance begins at 12:15 p.m., and buses will arrive at 11:00 a.m.

We will load buses by grade level, so please listen carefully for announcements so we can move students in an organized way. At the theater, we will enter and sit by grade level as well. Kindergarten will be closest to the stage, and third grade will be farthest back (though every seat looks like a great one!). Kristal and I will hand out tickets in the morning based on attendance.

Adults assigned to each grade level:

Kinder: Tafoya, Uhl, Yuan, Lerin, & Holly
First Grade: Ortiz, Espinoza, C. Pacheco, Francine, Laura, & Mr. Chavez
Second Grade: Spina, Jaramillo, Mayra, Mary P., Brandy, & Ethel
Third Grade: Dostart, Serrato, Nicole, Cigga, & Ms. Chavez

If you still have students missing permission slips, please connect with Kristal right away.

Lunch and recess adjustments for tomorrow:

K–1: Lunch 10:00–10:30 | Recess 10:30–11:00
2–3: Recess 10:00–10:30 | Lunch 10:30–11:00

If you are able to help with lunch or recess duty, we would truly appreciate it.

Please have students change into their AES shirts first thing in the morning so we are representing AES well!

It will be a high-energy day, but such a meaningful experience for our students. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and teamwork. Let me know if you have any questions.

Let’s go science! Woot! Woot!!

26/27 Algodones Elementary Budget Plan

Work in Progress - AES BUDGET PLAN 2026-2027

DIGITAl Tools Aligned with the Science Of Reading

I am so proud to celebrate my former kindergarten partner teacher, Lori Abney, who recently presented at the Alaska Society for Technology in Education (ASTE) Conference! When I taught kindergarten, Lori and I worked side by side, and even then her dedication, creativity, and commitment to students were unmatched. At ASTE, she shared the incredible work she has done compiling digital platforms that align with the Science of Reading—tools that have truly made a difference for her young learners. She has organized her findings into a Padlet full of practical, effective resources. Her passion for literacy and innovation continues to inspire, and I couldn’t be more proud of the impact she is making! https://bit.ly/3NiGEYr

STaff Bulletin Week of 2/17

Staff Shout Outs!

Thank you to Mr. Jaramillo who stepped up for Nurse Amanda when her office was overflowing. When asked to grab two bags of ice, he jumped at the chance to help and returned with the necessary medical treatments to make everyone feel better. Mr. Jaramillo is always good about jumping in where needed, and Nurse Amanda wanted to say an extra special THANK YOU!

Thank you to Ms. Martinez, Ms. Cigga, Ms. Sanchez, and Ms. Tafoya who refined their TESOL skills by attending training. I appreciate those who step up and do more by refining their teaching practices.

Thank you for attending our PD day on Wednesday. We learned a lot of strategies and reminders to improve our transitions and engagement.

ANNNDDDDD . . . Thank you to everyone who made our grandparents dance a success from helping decorating, serving pizza, being DJ (Thank you Ms. Ortiz), taking pictures, or joining in the dancing fun. Our students and grandparents had a great bonding night!

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.

This is a short week since we will not be in school on Monday. We are celebrating Acts of Kindness Week, so be on the lookout for opportunities to be “kind-ed”! Tuesday is Security Guard Day—please help us honor Mr. Greg for keeping our campus safe. We also have a leadership meeting on Tuesday and a data team meeting on Wednesday. On Thursday, we will attend the Let’s Go Science Show; lunch will be early that day (10:00–10:30 Kinder–1st, 10:30–11:00 2nd–3rd), buses arrive at 11:00 AM, the show begins at 12:15, and students will receive their new t-shirts that morning so we can all be Algodones Blue. We’ll have a snack when we return. Finally, join us for a Friday potluck—theme: your favorites 💙.

Dates to Remember this Week:

February 16 - President's Day, No School

February 17-20 - Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week)

February 17 - Leadership Meeting

February 18 - Fire Drill

February 19 - School Field Trip to the Let's Go Science Show!

February 23-24 - Erika is back with more SAVVAS training!! Woot! Woot!! (Schedule Coming Soon . . . We will NOT have Mustang Monday Mashup because of her visit.)

February 24 - Staff Meeting - Test Security Training (If you are NOT able to attend our staff meeting, please get with Lorrieann before the 24th - everyone needs to be trained by February 25th!!)

February 26 - STEM NIGHT 4:30-6:00 PM

March 12 - San Felipe Day

March 19 - Claudia from SAVVAS will be joining our PLC's to help with Week 6!! Bring your questions and inquiring minds . . . .

March 23 - Mustang Monday Mashup!

March 26 - Third Grade Field Trip to the Valles Caldera National Preserve

March 27 - Kinder Field Trip to the Botanical Gardens & Aquarium

April 16 - Claudia from SAVVAS will be joining our PLC's to help with ELA small groups. 🥳

April 17 - Second Grade Field Trip to the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

April 21-22 - NMSSA for Third Grade

May 5-6 - IMSSA for Third Grade

May 15 - Field Trip to the ZOO!

June 5 - Last Day of School (75 more days of school . . . but who is counting?!)

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. 🥳)

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.

NSBW26-toolkit.pdf

3/2-3/6 National School Breakfast Week

The School Breakfast Program (SBP) is a federally funded nutrition initiative that provides meals to students across the United States. For 60 years, this program has supported student health and academic success.

The School Breakfast Program serves an impressive 15 million meals each school day. These meals are carefully designed to provide more nutritious options compared to typical home or on-the-go meals. By offering balanced and healthy breakfast choices, the program helps students start their day with the right fuel for learning.

Students who regularly eat breakfast experience significant advantages in their academic and personal development. Consistent breakfast consumption helps students stay more focused and attend school more regularly. Research has shown that these students perform better in critical academic areas such as reading, math, and standardized testing.

The upcoming year's theme transforms breakfast from a routine meal into an exciting adventure. This innovative approach aims to encourage student participation, highlight the importance of nutrition, and celebrate the dedicated school nutrition professionals who make these meals possible.

Breakfast is far more than just a morning meal. It represents an opportunity to provide students with essential energy, support their academic success, and give them the strength to tackle daily challenges. By recognizing breakfast as a critical component of student well-being, schools can help students reach their full potential.

National School Breakfast Week serves multiple important goals. The primary objectives include increasing breakfast program participation, raising awareness about nutrition, and recognizing the critical role that school meal programs play in supporting student health and academic achievement.

Acts of Kindness Week 2/17-2/20

Here’s a variety of creative, meaningful, and age-appropriate ideas for classrooms to celebrate Acts of Kindness Week:

1. Kindness Wall or Tree

Create a bulletin board or a “Kindness Tree.”
Students write acts of kindness they did or witnessed on paper leaves or hearts and add them to the display.
This can be updated daily to show a growing culture of kindness.

2. Compliment Chain

Each student writes a compliment or kind note to another classmate.
Link them together to form a paper chain that can hang in the classroom as a visual representation of kindness.

3. Kindness Cards or Notes

Students make cards or notes to staff members, other classes, or community members (like local hospitals or senior centers).
Encourage specific messages like, “I appreciate you because…” or “You make our school better by…”

4. Random Acts of Kindness Challenge

Give students a checklist of small acts to complete during the week:
- Hold the door open for someone.
- Help a friend with a task.
- Share a positive word with someone new.
Track accomplishments with stickers or a classroom chart.

5. Gratitude Jar

Students write down something they are grateful for or a kind act they noticed.
At the end of the week, read them aloud to celebrate the collective kindness.

8. Story Time with a Kindness Theme

Read books or watch short videos about kindness and discuss ways students can apply the lessons in real life.

9. Kindness Role-Play

Have students act out scenarios showing how to respond with kindness in different situations:
- Including someone who’s alone
- Apologizing sincerely
- Standing up for someone being treated unfairly

SAVVAS PD Part 2

SAVVAS Math PD Reminder

Erika will be back with SAVVAS for Math professional development on February 23–24. The schedule is posted to the left. Please come prepared with questions, concerns, and celebrations—especially anything you tried or learned during our last PD. This is a great chance to reflect, refine, and build on what’s already working!

Staff Bulletin Week of 2/9

Staff Shout Outs!

Thank you to Ms. Martinez who made our hallways special for our 'sweethearts'.

Thank you to Nurse Amanda for decorating our staff lounge. 💖💖

Thank you to Ms. Tafoya and Ms. Uhl for handling the missing Kinder EA position with flexibility, positivity, a little bit of reality, compromise, and a willingness to do more than what should be asked--THANK YOU!

Thank you to our teachers and staff who continue to plant bulbs, water the plants, and bring other nutrients to our growing daffodils. I love this school! 💐

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.

This upcoming week is full of exciting learning and community events! On February 10, we’re hosting our Grandparents’ Dance from 5:00–6:30 PM—expect lots of pizza, drinks (not that kind of drinks), and fun. If you have a great dance Spotify playlist or would like to help DJ, set up, or get everyone moving, we’d love your support! On February 11, we have a Professional Development Day. Most staff will meet at the high school for CLR training with Dr. Sharroky, while others will participate in Thinking Maps training at SLA or Special Education training here at Algodones. If you’re unsure where you should report, please let me know. At 1:00 PM, the MAY Center will be in our cafeteria presenting Increase Student Engagement through Classroom Structure and Teacher Modeling. Looking forward to a productive week full of learning for our staff and students!

Dates to Remember this Week:

February 10 - Grandparent's Dance 5:00 PM

February 11 - CLR Training with Dr. Sharroky Hollie @ BHS Aux Gym (make sure you register), Lunch, and then Professional Development Afternoon with the May Center! (Increase Student Engagement through Classroom Structure and Teacher Modeling)

February 17-20 - Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week)

February 16 - President's Day, No School

February 17 - Leadership Meeting

February 18 - Fire Drill at 2:30 PM

February 19 - School Field Trip to the Let's Go Science Show!

February 23-24 - Erika is back with more SAVVAS training!! Woot! Woot!! (Schedule Coming Soon . . . We will NOT have Mustang Monday Mashup because of her visit.)

February 24 - Staff Meeting - Test Security Training (If you are NOT able to attend our staff meeting, please get with Lorrieann before the 24th - everyone needs to be trained by February 25th!!)

February 26 - STEM NIGHT 4:30-6:30 PM

March 12 - San Felipe Day

March 19 - Claudia from SAVVAS will be joining our PLC's to help with Week 6!! Bring your questions and inquiring minds . . . .

March 23 - Mustang Monday Mashup!

March 26 - Third Grade Field Trip to the Valles Caldera National Preserve

March 27 - Kinder Field Trip to the Botantical Gardens & Aquarium

April 16 - Claudia from SAVVAS will be joining our PLC's to help with ELA small groups. 🥳

April 17 - Second Grade Field Trip to the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

April 21-22 - NMSSA for Third Grade

May 5-6 - IMSSA for Third Grade

May 15 - Field Trip to the ZOO!

June 5 - Last Day of School (80 more days of school . . . but who is counting?!)

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. 🥳)

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.

Indigitize

Indigitize activates and equips youth, families, & educators in Indigenous communities with the literacy and tools to shape emerging technologies in service of their communities.

Check out the website to learn more: https://www.indigitize.org/.

Money, Money, Money!

If you could complete this survey for our 2026-2027 budget by next Friday, February 13th, that would be great! Budget Survey

We’re planning ahead for next school year and want your input. This budget survey helps us understand priorities, needs, and opportunities across our school, grade level, and departments. Your feedback will play an important role in shaping budget decisions and supporting student success.

HQIM IMplementation Survey

CLSD Grant-HQIM Implementation

The district is currently working on a grant application and is on a tight timeline to collect data related to the implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).

To support this effort, teachers will need to complete the survey by the end of the day on Thursday (February 5th).

Educatonal Assistant Training

EA training with Kayla Lopez will take place from 8:30–10:30 on February 11th in the Algodones Gym. Join us as we learn how to best support our students—challenging work with rewarding impact.

Special Education Teachers are also welcomed to attend.

Staff Bulletin Week of 2/2

Staff Shout Outs!

Thank you to everyone who shared how they differentiated in the classroom. Your ideas and practices made for a great staff meeting and highlighted to the powerful work happening across our school!

Thank you for supporting peer observations and for welcoming colleagues into your classrooms. Your openness and collaboration created a powerful day of learning. 😎 A special shout-out to Mr. Yuan and Ms. Serrato who hosted multiple visits to their classrooms.

Thank you to Ms. Cigga for making Kindness Week come alive and giving students the opportunity to thank staff and teachers. 🥰

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:

February 3 - 100th Day of School (We all will be 100 years old!!)

February 10 - Grandparent's Dance 5:00 PM

February 11 - CLR Training with Dr. Sharroky Hollie @ BHS Aux Gym (make sure you register), Lunch, and then Professional Development Afternoon with the May Center! (Increase Student Engagement through Classroom Structure and Teacher Modeling)

February 17-20 - Random Acts of Kindness Week (RAK Week)

February 16 - President's Day, No School

February 17 - Leadership Meeting

February 18 - Fire Drill at 2:30 PM

February 19 - School Field Trip to the Let's Go Science Show!

February 23-24 - Erika is back with more SAVVAS training!! Woot! Woot!! (Schedule Coming Soon . . . We will NOT have Mustang Monday Mashup because of her visit.)

February 24 - Staff Meeting - Test Security Training (If you are NOT able to attend our staff meeting, please get with Lorrieann before the 24th - everyone needs to be trained by February 25th!!)

February 26 - STEM NIGHT 4:30-6:30 PM

March 12 - San Felipe Day

March 19 - Claudia from SAVVAS will be joining our PLC's to help with Week 6!! Bring your questions and inquiring minds . . . .

March 23 - Mustang Monday Mashup!

March 26 - Third Grade Field Trip to the Valles Caldera National Preserve

March 27 - Kinder Field Trip to the Botantical Gardens & Aquarium

April 16 - Claudia from SAVVAS will be joining our PLC's to help with ELA small groups. 🥳

April 17 - Second Grade Field Trip to the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

April 21-22 - NMSSA for Third Grade

May 5-6 - IMSSA for Third Grade

May 15 - Field Trip to the ZOO!

June 5 - Last Day of School (80 more days of school . . . but who is counting?!)

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. 🥳)

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

Test Security Training

All staff are required to complete test security training (again . . . for Spring) to ensure a smooth and secure testing season. The training will take place after school during our February 24th staff meeting. If you are unable to attend, please connect with Lorrieanne to receive the training prior to February 24th. All teachers and staff must be trained no later than February 25th. We are excited for our students to show what they know, and maintaining strong test security helps ensure our results are accurate and meaningful.