Mountain Family W.A.G.

Dear Mountain Families,

I want to share a personal update with our Mountain community. I have been asked by the district to transition to another school in the district, where I will have the opportunity to support students, staff, and families in a new capacity. While this is not a change I anticipated, I am grateful for the confidence the district has placed in me and for the opportunity to bring my experience and skills to another school community.

Leaving Mountain is bittersweet. It has been a privilege to work alongside such dedicated teachers and staff, Ms. Lee, and most importantly, to be part of the lives of our students. Every day, our students remind us why the work we do matters. I am incredibly proud of their growth, their resilience, their curiosity, and the many ways they continue to learn and grow.

I am also deeply appreciative of our staff. Their commitment to students, their willingness to support one another, and the care they bring to their work each day have meant so much to me. I have learned from them and will carry those lessons with me.

I know that change can bring many emotions and questions. Please know that my time here has been meaningful, and I will always be grateful for the relationships and memories I have made with this school community.

Thank you for welcoming me, trusting me, and allowing me to be part of your children's Mountain Elementary school experience for the past 14 years. It has truly been an honor.

With sincere appreciation,

Jen Schmierer

Assistant Principal

9/28

9/29

9/30

10/1 First Grade Field Trip Los Luceros 8:45-2:15

10/2 Kinder Field trip to PEEC 8:45 - 11:30

PREK3Y check in 9 am PLC 1 Farewell for Jen TBA possibly 4-6 confirming

WOW! What a successful FundRun. It was a nailbiter up til the day of, not sure if the weather would cooperate, but it WAS glorious. What a fantastic turnout! We have already made our goal, YAY AND we are so grateful to our amazing PTA and all of the volunteers who helped make it happen. Here are some pics of the day! Filled with gratitude. Here are links to pics.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rgoyeLUftRHEB7yv5

PTA meeting will be Thursday after school in math lab and childcare will be provided. We will talk about the Halloween Carnival and teacher grants. Hope to see you there.

If you have any concerns with the menu, you can contact him at Rex.McCreary@compass-usa.com

We would love your help serving lunch! Please consider signing up. We appreciate it. Here is the link. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4AACAB2FA7F49-65754359-helping#/

If you plan on volunteering or helping with a field trip where you will be responsible for a group of students Please review this information. Thank you for your willingness to help. There is a cost associated with the background check.

A volunteer is someone who is attending a field trip or assisting the teachers or administration with specific duties in which they may be left to supervise children.

A chaperone is someone who is attending a field trip and will be supervising children.

A volunteer is also defined as someone who will routinely or continuously have contact with the students, teachers, and administrators at the site.

To volunteer, chaperone field trips, or observe you must complete and pass a background check.

Make an appointment with Christina Gonzales at c.gonzales@laschools.net or (505) 663-2239.

Volunteer Application

Want a job with the same schedule as your child? We have a 2.5 special education positions open. If interested apply now. https://laschools.schoolspring.com/

Mrs. Smidt will lead her club on Wednesdays after school from 2:45-3:30. Limit of club is 25 participants. First come first served. Following is the link to the application. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EfANQ305x8g-nhXTNuQWg0ihabn5FScJ/view?usp=sharing Students should return to office by 10/2.

Please consider becoming a substitute. Often family members are our best substitutes. Here is the information for application. https://www.laschools.net/employees/substitutes

PLEASE PLEASE CONSIDER LINKING YOUR SMITH'S CARD. It matters and helps our school.

Go to: https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/signin?redirectUrl=/account/communityrewards/

Organization Name:

Los Alamos Public Schools Mountain Elementary

Organization Number:

YC090

Oct. 8 & 9 Parent Conferences

Oct. 12th- Indigenous Peoples Day

Oct. 16th Picture Day- Library Individual Photos

Oct. 17th Mountain Halloween Carnival

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