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:

November 25th--There will be NO staff meeting. 

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 below!)

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.

Staff Shout Outs!

Thank you to those who have already completed the two surveys (links above-master schedule & SAVVAS training). I appreciate your input!!

Thank you to those who are taking Academic Monitoring to the next level. I know we all have been academically monitoring your students, seeing the tweaks you've made from Brandy's professional development has been awesome to see. Your willingness to refine your practice really shows!

Thank you for bringing food to the pot-lucks--yummy!! And thank you to Amanda for heading up, decorating, and making last trips to the store to make sure we have enough food. 

Thank you to those planning for our Turkey BINGO!! We've got this!

And (drum roll)...a big WELCOME to Angelica Mendoza-Ortiz who will be joining us this week as our new first grade teacher! We are excited to have her as a member of our mustang team!

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:

November 18th--7:30 AM, Leadership Team Meeting--Main Topic, Master Schedule 2026-2027 & Mustang Monday Mash-Up, All are welcome to attend!

November 20th--Thanksgiving BINGO! (Doors open at 4:30 PM, game starts at 5:00 PM)

November 25th--There will be NO staff meeting. 

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

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.

Staff Shout Outs!

Thank you to Mary!! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mary for all she has done for AES! She has supported our students as a dedicated social worker and helped them grow in their social-emotional learning skills. While we'll miss her kindness, expertise, and warm presence on campus, we're excited for her new adventure working with the big kids at the high school! Please join us for a potluck in her honor this Friday as we celebrate and wish her the very best in her next chapter.

Thank you to Elsie, Brandy, Diana, & Peggy for serving on our hiring committee for our new first grade teacher. I really appreciate you, your wisdom, and your desire to get the very best for our school community.

A huge thank you to all our amazing teachers and staff for stepping up on Friday when we had to release our San Felipe students early. Your teamwork, flexibility, and positive attitudes made the transition smooth and ensured that the rest of our students still had a fun and engaging day. You all continue to show what it means to be prepared, collaborative, and student-centered—thank you for always going above and beyond! 

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:

November 12th--Family Thanksgiving Picnic (See the flyer below. Students will also be performing outside during their lunchtimes. I have tickets for all staff.😎😎)

November 13th--SAVVAS will be here to work with 2nd and 3rd grade teachers. (I will send an email to 2nd & 3rd grade teachers with a special schedule for that day. Thank you for being flexible, so we can learn and grow!)

November 20th--Thanksgiving BINGO! (Doors open at 4:30 PM, game starts at 5:00 PM)

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

Symphony Orchestra of Albuquerque Winter Concert

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

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!

Thanksgiving Family Support

With help from several community partners and district staff, our Family Engagement Specialist, Sergio Bojorquez, is coordinating ready-to-go Thanksgiving dinner baskets for families in need across our district. If you know of a student and their family who would benefit from this, please send me a quick email with their information by Thursday, November 13th. They plan to deliver on Friday, November 21st. 

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 Janaury 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.