Mesa Middle School

LCPS TRAFFIC ADVISORY Please be advised that a simulated DWI crash will be staged near Las Cruces High School on Thursday, April 7. The exercise is part of the annual "Shattered Lives" event organized by area law enforcement to educate our students about the impact and consequences of impaired driving. To accommodate, Boutz Road will be closed from 5:30 a.m. to approximately noon. LCHS students and staff will need to plan accordingly, and parents who use Boutz to access other schools in the district are advised to seek an alternate route Thursday morning. AVISO DE TRAFICO DE LCPS Le informamos que un accidente de DWI simulado se llevará a cabo cerca de Las Cruces High School el jueves, 7 de abril. La actividad es parte del evento anual “Shattered Lives” (vidas destrozadas) organizado por las fuerzas policiales del área para educar a nuestros estudiantes sobre el impacto y las consecuencias de conducir en estado de ebriedad. Para dar cabida, Boutz Road estará cerrada de 5:30 am hasta aproximadamente mediodía. Los estudiantes y el personal de LCHS tendrán que planificar en consecuencia, y se aconseja a los padres que usan Boutz para llegar a otras escuelas en el distrito que busquen una ruta alternativa el jueves por la mañana.

You are happily engaged to attend Trivia Night held by the LCPS Foundation on Tuesday, April 12 at the Game II located at 4131 Northrise Dr. from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Starring host is Dr. Wendi Miller-Tomlinson, Deputy Superintendent of the Division for Teaching, Learning, Leadership, and Research. All proceeds support $100 Supply Mini-Grants for LCPS teachers. Register your team of 4 for $55 Here or text TriviaApril to 44321. Come defend your title, redeem yourselves or join in the fun for the first time! Teams consist of 4 members for a fee of $55. You may register more than one team at a time. All team members will be registered under the name of the person who completes this process. Click here to download the flier for more information: https://5il.co/186g0

You're invited to the Celebration of Excellence Dinner on Friday, April 29, 2022 at the Farm & Ranch Museum. Cocktail hour is at 6:00 p.m. the dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. Table sponsorships & individual tickets on sale now: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/las-cruces-public-schools-foundation/celebration-of-excellence-dinner-sponsorships before April 13. Silent Auction, Live Music, DJ & Fun Teacher & Educational Support Personnel of the Year Awards More information: https://5il.co/186fd

The Organ Mountain High School Knights of the Stage presents: A Chorus Line - High School Edition. Doors will open April 7th & 8th at 6:15 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:00 p.m. There will be another showing on April 9th, doors will open at 12:15 p.m. and the show will begin at 1:00 p.m. Presale tickets are $5.00 (Only 150 tickets per show are available. Tickets at the door will be $10)

Las Cruces Public Schools will be conducting a Bus Driver Job Fair on April 7th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the new Operations Building, located at 505 S. Main St., Suite 357. The flyer with the information about this job fair is attached to this message. Please share with anyone you know who is interested in joining our Exemplary LCPS Team as a Bus Driver! Anyone interested in an interview for a Bus Driver position needs to send Mr. Van Wamel an e-mail at van.wamel@dsbussouth.com. This is a great job opportunity for our LCPS community, college students, retirees, and parents of school aged children. *Free Onsite CDL Training and Examination

Las Pequeñas Bibliotecas y Despensas del Condado de Doña Ana (DACLLP) están organizando un Evento Comunitario de Construcción Masiva de Pequeñas Bibliotecas y Despensas el sábado 30 de abril. Estamos ofreciendo a individuos, organizaciones y negocios locales la oportunidad de adquirir una unidad por una donación de $40.00 o más. Para ser elegible para esta beca, debe ser voluntario un mínimo de dos horas en nuestro evento Mass Build Community y ayudar con el ensamblaje de las unidades. La elegibilidad para la beca también se determinará según las áreas de necesidad. Tendremos un número limitado de herramientas disponibles en el evento. Le recomendamos que traiga sus propias herramientas. Como administrador de Little Library & Pantry, usted será el cuidador principal de su unidad y se encargará del mantenimiento básico, como mantener la biblioteca limpia y acogedora. El trabajo del DACLLP está financiado por donaciones y voluntarios de la comunidad. Sus contribuciones se utilizarán para comprar materiales para la construcción y el apoyo de la misión del DACLLP. Para obtener más información, visite: https://tinyurl.com/ysx9wrrx

The Doña Ana County Little Libraries & Pantries (DACLLP) is organizing a Little Libraries & Pantries Mass Build Community Event on Saturday, April 30th. They are offering individuals, organizations and local businesses the opportunity to acquire a unit for a donation of $40.00 or more. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must volunteer a minimum of two hours at our Mass Build Community event and help with the assembly of the units. Scholarship eligibility will also be determined by areas of need. The goal is to share the wealth with other communities outside DAC. If you live outside DAC we encourage you to apply and join us at the event. They will have a limited number of tools available at the event. We highly encourage you to bring your own tools. As a Little Library & Pantry steward, you will be the primary caretaker for your unit, take care of basic maintenance, like keeping the library clean and inviting. The work of the DACLLP is funded by donations & community volunteers. Your contributions will be used to purchase materials for the build and support the mission of the DACLLP. For more information, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/ysx9wrrx

A Town Hall meeting with district and state leaders was held for families and community members interested in learning more about Las Cruces Public Schools’ two calendar options for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. The meeting was held in English and Spanish in one combined information session on Wednesday, March 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Town Hall meeting was recorded and can be accessed here: https://livestream.com/lcpstv/meetings/videos/229808850

The newly adopted instructional calendar for the 2022-2023 school year is now available in English and Spanish. The balanced calendar option was adopted on March 15, 2022 by the LCPS Board of Education. Click the link below to view the official instructional calendar for the 2022-2023 school year: https://www.lcps.net/page/calendars-handbooks-school-hours

Booker T. Washington Community Elementary School has partnered with the Amador Health Center and Western Sky Community Care to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for ages 5-11yrs old. The clinic will be held Friday, March 11 from 4-6p.m. snack bags will given out courtesy of WSCC.

MESA HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK: MARCH 7-11 REGISTRATION CARDS are PAST DUE for 6th and 7th grade students. Please continue to return registration cards to your child’s advisory teacher. IMPORTANT EVENTS THIS WEEK SOCIAL WORKERS WEEK! Thank you to Ms. Ramos, Ms. Guillen, and Ms. Gonzalez for ALL you do for our students and staff! WEDNESDAY, MAR 9 Mesa Orchestra Concert in Gym 5:30-6:00 pm FRIDAY, MAR 11 MESA FUNDRAISER EVENT Staff vs Student Volleyball Game in Gym $1 entrance fee! Send money to your child’s advisory teacher! Concession will be opened! 2:15-3:45 pm MARCH 11 END OF 3RD 9 WEEKS Saturday, Mar 12 MPA Choir 3:30-4:00 pm Organ Mtn SPORTS RATTLER BOYS BASKETBALL 🏀 Boys Basketball TOURNAMENT 3/9 - 3/12 LADY RATTLER SOCCER⚽ Saturday Mar 8 Girls Soccer PVD #2 MMS vs SMS 5:30 pm Saturday, Mar 12 Girls Soccer Championship Games! HAVE A GREAT WEEK! LOOKING AHEAD Monday, Mar 14 Pi Day: Student Leadership rewards teachers with Pies 😋 Wednesday, Mar 16 MPA - Orchestra 3:30-4:30 pm Organ Mtn Friday, Mar 18 6th grade Reward Day ACONTECIMIENTOS DE MESA ESTA SEMANA 7-11 de marzo ACONTECIMIENTOS DE MESA ESTA SEMANA 7-11 de marzo Las TARJETAS DE INSCRIPCIÓN están VENCIDA para los estudiantes de 6º y 7º grado. Continúe devolviendo las tarjetas de registro al maestro asesor de su hijo. EVENTOS IMPORTANTES ESTA SEMANA ¡SEMANA DE LOS TRABAJADORES SOCIALES! ¡Gracias a la Sra. Ramos, la Sra. Guillén y la Sra. González por TODO lo que hacen por nuestros estudiantes y personal! MIÉRCOLES 9 DE MARZO Concierto de la Orquesta de Mesa en el Gimnasio 5:30-6:00 pm VIERNES 11 DE MARZO EVENTO DE RECAUDACIÓN DE FONDOS DE MESA Juego de voleibol entre el personal y los estudiantes en el gimnasio $1 tarifa de entrada! ¡Envíe dinero al maestro asesor de su hijo! ¡Se abrirá la concesión! 2:15-3:45 pm 11 DE MARZO FIN DE LAS 3RAS 9 SEMANAS sábado, 12 de marzo Coro MPA 3:30-4:00 pm Organ Mtn DEPORTES BALONCESTO NIÑOS RATTLER 🏀 baloncesto masculino TORNEO 3/9 - 3/12 LADY RATTLER SOCCER⚽ sábado 8 de marzo Fútbol femenino PVD #2 MMS vs SMS 5:30 pm Sábado, 12 de marzo Fútbol femenino ¡Juegos de campeonato! ¡QUE TENGAS UNA BUENA SEMANA! MIRANDO HACIA EL FUTURO lunes, 14 de marzo Pi Day: Student Leadership premia a los maestros con Pies 😋 miércoles, 16 de marzo MPA - Orquesta 3:30-4:30 Organ Mtn viernes, 18 de marzo Día de Recompensa de 6to grado

The City of Las Cruces will be working with the United Way of Southwest New Mexico in hosting a financial literacy program. The program will teach residents about their finances, how to save, budgeting, fixing their credit and other topics. The English cohort starts on Tuesday March 8th and the Spanish cohort starts on Wednesday March 9th. For more information please contact Amanda Morales with United Way at 575-524-7561 or at impact@uwswnm.org.

There will be an opportunity for children 5-11 to receive a Pfizer vaccine on February 25, from 1:00pm-4:00pm at Alameda Elementary Community School, located at 1325 N Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Walk-ins are welcome and snack bags will be provided. Parents and guardians must register their child by visiting: www.vaccinenm.org. Español: Habrá una oportunidad para que los niños de 5 a 11 años reciban una vacuna de Pfizer el 25 de febrero, de 1:00 p. m. a 4:00 p. Se proporcionarán bolsas de bienvenida y refrigerios. Los padres y tutores deben registrar a su hijo visitando: www.vaccinenm.org

District Lifts Mask Mandate : Following orders from the governor, Las Cruces Public Schools has lifted the indoor mask mandate for students and staff. Effective immediately, masks will be optional while district officials evaluate current COVID-safe practices. Please click the link for more information in English and Spanish: https://www.lcps.net/article/661646

Expanded COVID-19 Testing Opportunities happening in Dona Ana County! Free COVID-19 testing opportunities will be available Monday – Saturday from 08:30am to 5:00pm at the Field of Dreams Football Stadium West (home) parking lot. Testing is free to the public. Each person seeking a COVID test must register/create a separate account on the eTrueNorth web portal prior to test. • Users can access the website via the link: https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/LasCruces_NM_16177.html or, by QR Code attached in the flyer.

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Mesa Farmers Market - February 9th @ 1 p.m

Expanded COVID-19 Testing Opportunities happening in Dona Ana County! The testing opportunities will be held Monday – Saturday from 08:30am to 5:00pm at the Field of Dreams Football Stadium West (home) parking lot. Testing is free to the public. Each person seeking a COVID test must register/create a separate account on the eTrueNorth web portal prior to test. • Users can access the website via the link: https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/LasCruces_NM_16177.html or, by QR Code attached in the flyer.

Vax Mobile is offering Free Covid-19 Vaccines from Feb. 5-6 in Doña Ana County! No insurance necessary, and walk-ins are welcome. See poster for more information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FEB 3 - REMOTE LEARNING DAY Teachers will be available on Zoom tomorrow (Thursday Feb 3) from 8:45 - 9:45 am and 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m on a drop-in basis. Friday in-person attendance is currently pending. Please have students look at their Canvas pages and inboxes for Zoom links from teachers