Desert Star Elementary -

Sweet Success! Please pick up your cakes at Desert Star on Friday, Feb. 13th from 8:00 - 3:00

💜💛💜 Mrs. Ulvin: Painting our perfect pets to go with our opinion writing!

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💜💛💜Outstanding math students in Mrs. Cunningham's class!

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Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today, Wednesday, February 4th, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞

See you then!

*For APS Families and staff*

Order your child's Desert Star yearbook today!
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February is here, and it's Kindness Month! We are spreading the love with this month's APS community newsletter. Take a moment to read the news and share in the joy and excitement of the wonderful things happening throughout our district!

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Reminder! 📆

✏️Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 12th, and Friday, February 13th. Teachers will be reaching out to parents/guardians to schedule meetings to connect and have valuable conversations. Please note that there will not be any school for students on those dates.

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Good afternoon, APS Families, ❄️ Please be aware we will a have a district-wide delayed start tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. Buses will run on a two hour delay and all students and staff will report two hours later than usual.  Thank you ❄️

💜💛💜Mrs. Ulvin: Congratulations to our two reading rockstars in January! 🎉 Both Hope and Xander increased their reading scores by 96 points!

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Reminder!

✏️The Counseling Center is offering FREE tutoring services for students ages 10-17. 📝

To make an appointment or for more information, please call 575-488-2500.

*Tutoring services available by appointment ONLY*

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📢TOMORROW!!!!

💖Show Your Love For Public Schools!💖

Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14, wear your school colors to show your love for public schools!

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📢📢IT'S TONIGHT!

Our district is reviewing new math materials aligned to New Mexico Standards to help students make sense of math and become confident problem solvers today, January 12, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the APS HUB 1211 Hawaii Ave, Building B, Upstairs.✏️📝

Families and community members are invited to preview and ask questions of our top three math curriculum options.
✨What to Expect:
This is an open-house style event. You may come and go at any time and speak directly with curriculum representatives.
✨How These Were Selected:
Teachers reviewed several HQIM math programs and helped narrow the field to three options.

📅Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
⏰Time: 5:00-6:30 pm
📍Location: 1211 Hawaii Ave, Building B, Upstairs

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You are invited! 💌

Our district is reviewing new math materials aligned to New Mexico Standards to help students make sense of math and become confident problem solvers.✏️📝

Families and community members are invited to preview and ask questions of our top three math curriculum options on Monday, January 12, from 5-6:30 p.m.

Check out all the details in the event page!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BzCJtUWuv/

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Reminder!

Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex today, January 7, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞

*For APS Families and staff*

#BeHereAlamo #BeHereNM

Penny Wars at Desert Star starts Monday, January 12th!

Mark your calendar! 🗓️

Stop by the Riner Steinhoff Soccer Complex on January 7, at 2:30 p.m. for the Roadrunner Mobile Food Pantry! 🍊🥞

*For APS Families and staff*