APS Community Newsletter- September

Homecoming week is almost here, and we’re calling on the entire community to help us Return the Roar! 🐯 From September 15–19, let’s turn Alamogordo Black & Gold, hang your Tiger flags, decorate your homes, storefronts, and vehicles, attend a game, and wear your Tiger pride all week long. Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to join the fun at the Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, September 17th at 5:30 pm, starting at Alamogordo High School and traveling down Cuba Avenue to 10th Street, ending at Maryland Avenue. Registration is currently open! Immediately following the parade will be the annual Powderpuff Game in Tiger Stadium, Sr. girls vs Jr. girls in a flag football game! Then, let’s pack the stands at Tiger Stadium on Friday, September 19th, at 7 pm as the Alamogordo Tigers take on Organ Mountain in the big Homecoming game. This is a week for everyone in Alamogordo to come together and celebrate our students, our schools, and our Tiger spirit! It's going to be a great day in Tiger Country. Join the fun! 💛🖤💛🖤

Update!!! Join us in the Tiger Pit on Monday, Sept. 15th at 7 pm for a Powder Fluff game, Jr vs Sr boys volleyball game!

Congratulations, Coach Standerfer! APS and our students are so lucky to have you! Read more about Coach Standerfer and the NM Coaches Hall of Honor!

We want to take a moment to congratulate APS Chief of Safety & Security, Doyle Syling, for receiving the Pursuit of Excellence Award from Special Olympics New Mexico.

For more than 40 years, Doyle has supported Special Olympics Athletes. He started when he was a student at Alamogordo High School, growing into a leader who has raised awareness, funds, and supported athletes in countless ways. Now, he is a certified coach who dedicates his time to developing athletes' skills and abilities, preparing them for competitions.

His dedication has left an incredible mark on our community. Thank you, Doyle, for your unwavering service, compassion, and support.

Find the athletics calendar of events and printable schedules on the APS website.

Need Tickets? All sports Season Passes are available now! Your one-time purchase will give you access to all sports at all levels all year long, or you can purchase individual game tickets on our website or through the Hometown Tickets app.

Don't forget, there is Free admission to all regular season sporting events for APS staff, APS students, and children five and under!

The Child Find team provides free screenings and/or evaluations for children aged 2.5 to 5 years suspected of having a developmental delay or disability. The Child Find screening can answer many questions about your child’s development.

Sign up if you are concerned about your child’s development or performance in the areas that affect development and learning, such as:

• Behavioral Social Skills
• Speech or Language Skills
• Motor Control or Coordination
• Thinking or Performing Tasks

To sign up for a screening call 575-812-6048, or email:

• barbara.pearson@alamogordoschools.org
• kathryn.weaver@alamogordoschools.org

Register for the September 25th event at: https://tinyurl.com/ChildFindAPS

What is Telehealth?

APS Telehealth will provide families with an option to get an urgent care appointment for their child at the school. This service is an online connection with a local primary care provider, parent, and school nurse.

The child will have an assessment done by the school RN. The medical provider, from Christus Urgent Care, will be on the screen of the Telehealth unit, and the parent or parent designee will be in the nurse's office or participating in the appointment via phone. Through the use of technology, a school nurse can use a stethoscope, otoscope, and dermascope at the school. The physician can see through the scopes on the camera, make a diagnosis, and prescribe if necessary, without the parent having to leave work or the child leaving school. This program is intended to keep healthy kids at school and provide convenient medical care for those who need to be seen by a medical provider. The parent must give permission for the visit and be present by phone or in person at the school.

*Insurance will be charged, just like an Urgent Care visit. If you do not have insurance, please get in touch with Denise Narvaez at (575) 430-1986 to help you get your child signed up for Medicaid.*

Are you interested in participating? Download the consent form and return it to your student's school nurse. You will also need to complete a Christus Urgent Care form. If you have additional questions, please call 575-812-6088 or email apstelehealth@alamogordoschools.org.

This month’s Be Here Alamo theme is “Be Here & Fall Into Good Habits.” Families can download our Good Habits Tracker and Student Absence Tracker to help build routines and see how missed days add up. Our first Be Here Day is Monday, September 29th, with fun incentives and activities at every school. Let’s aim for 100% attendance and start the year strong!

Learn more about why #AttendanceMatters and find tools and resources on our website!

Our Guiding Principles are Alamogordo Public Schools' updated Vision and Mission.

Vision

All are empowered to lead with heart and learn with purpose to thrive as lifelong learners.

Mission

Our mission is to foster engagement, exploration, and discovery through exceptional educational experiences for all.

The Learner Profile, shaped by students, parents, teachers, and community input, highlights the skills all APS students will have when they graduate. They include being a Skilled Communicator, Resilient Achiever, Innovative Thinkers, Self-Aware Learner, and Global Citizen.

Learn more about the Framework for the Future and the Instructional Roadmap that guides this work as it is implemented throughout our schools.

Find our official APS app and all the apps available to APS families on our website!

The Alamogordo Public Schools Chatbot is available 24/7 to answer frequently asked questions. Start chatting now to get your questions answered. You can also call or text Let's Talk! during regular business hours at 575-812-8573.