SPARC 9/24

2961 Roadrunner Parkway

Las Cruces, NM 88011

Phone: 575.527.6030

Fax: 575.527.6031

Amaya Valladares is representing Camino Real on the national stage, playing catcher, shortstop, pitcher, first base, and third base for her softball team, Aftershock, at the All American USSSA Tournament in Florida. She's been playing softball for seven years and has traveled to Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, California, and Louisiana with her team, always excited to meet new friends along the way.

Amaya embodies SPARC on and off the field. She's Successful, earning good grades in school while balancing a demanding travel schedule. She's Productive and Adaptable, mastering nearly every position on the diamond. And softball has taught her Resilience, showing her firsthand that hard work pays off.

Good luck in Florida, Amaya, we're cheering for you!

Camino Families:

September is almost over, and as we approach fall break, it is hard to believe how quickly the first couple of months of school have gone by! We have so much to celebrate as a campus. Our students and staff have worked hard to create a positive school environment focused on learning, growth, and good behavior. We are incredibly proud of the commitment our students are showing each day, and it has been wonderful to see them supporting one another, participating in activities, and making the most of their school experience. Thank you to our families for continuing to encourage and support your students—we truly appreciate your partnership!

Coming Up

• Book Fair: Our Book Fair was a great success! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it such a positive experience for our students. We appreciate your support of reading and literacy on our campus!

• Volleyball Playoffs: Volleyball playoffs begin on Tuesday and will run through Saturday. If you have time, please come out and support our teams! We are proud of the hard work and dedication our athletes have shown throughout the season, and we would love to see our school community cheering them on.

• Homecoming Football Game: Our Homecoming football game will be Wednesday against Picacho. This should be a great opportunity for our players to showcase their talents, teamwork, and hard work. We hope to see our students, families, and community members there to support the team and enjoy the Homecoming festivities!

• Student Fun Day: Students will have a fun day on September 30! The snack bar will also be open, so we hope everyone has a great time celebrating and enjoying the day together.

• First Nine Weeks: The first nine weeks will end on October 2nd. All student work must be completed and turned in by this date, as grades are due when teachers return to school on October 12th. Once this week has concluded, students will not be able to make up work, retake tests, or redo assignments. Please take some time to check in with your child, review their grades and missing assignments, and make sure they have everything turned in. We want every student to have the opportunity to finish the nine weeks feeling successful and proud of their hard work.

As we head into the final days of the first nine weeks, we encourage our students to stay focused, finish strong, and continue making good choices. Every assignment, every class, and every positive decision makes a difference. We are so proud of the progress our students have made already this school year, and we look forward to seeing them continue to grow and succeed.

Thank you to our families for being such an important part of our school community. Your encouragement, communication, and support make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students and help us create a campus where students feel supported and motivated to do their best.

If you have questions, concerns, or need any support from our campus, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to work together with our students and families and want to make sure everyone has the resources and support they need to be successful.

Let’s finish these first nine weeks strong and head into fall break with plenty to celebrate! We appreciate all that our students, families, and staff do each day to make our campus a positive and welcoming place to learn. Thank you for being part of our school family, and we hope everyone has a wonderful and well-deserved fall break!

Sixteen Camino Real students have been selected for the 2026 Regional Honor Orchestra. This is an audition-based group for students in the Las Cruces/Alamogordo area.

Students will perform at the NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall on Saturday, November 7th, along with the High School Regional Honor Orchestra. Way to go, Wildcats!