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Announcements, Updates, & Celebrations |
Welcoming the Fall & Holiday Season
Community schools and the many organizations that serve young people and families in our city are heading into a busy season. Fall and holiday celebrations are coming up, and we've done our best to gather information from across our network of partners about upcoming events. You'll find the ones we know about in this month's newsletter, and we recommend checking in with your nearest community school to find out the latest on what they will have going on over the next few months.
Along with the beauty of neighborly care and good will that this season brings, the holidays also have starker way of revealing the disparities that many in our communities face year-round. We hope this newsletter connects you with resources and opportunities that meet the varied needs of our community over the next few months.
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APS High School Students Visit the ABC Shark Tank! $46K Awarded to Clubs & Enrichment Programs
At the beginning of September, ABC hosted its High School Shark Tank, in which students across APS high schools have the opportunity to receive additional funding for clubs and enrichment programs. Students from Atrisco Heritage Academy, Manzano, and West Mesa spent their September 5th Saturday at the ABC offices developing a pitch, receiving coaching from community and business leaders on strengthening their pitch, and making an ask to the "sharks" for funding.
Across the 3 high schools, 11 clubs participated and were awarded a grand total of $46,200 that will go towards staffing, supplies, and other general costs.
We are so grateful to our coaches and sharks for their engagement with this amazing group of students:
Alex Schwartz (Roadrunner Repair & Technical Services)
Bianca Romero (Bank of America)
Carlos Sanchez (Bernalillo County, Housing)
Eric Cook (Sandia National Laboratories)
Kari Ellis (Bernalillo County, Housing)
Kata Sandoval (City of Albuquerque, Office of Child Wellbeing)
Kevin Vautier (Abrazo Homes)
Ruben Garcia (JB Media Group)
Silvia Saenz (Bank of America)
Ziarra Kirsky (City of Albuquerque, Assistant to District 6 City Councilor)
And to the educators and school staff who work with these students to ensure that they have these type of expanded and enriched learning opportunities on their campuses: You are our heroes!
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Events for Community School Coordinators & Practitioners | |
October 6 1:30-3pm | ABC Elementary School Cohort ABC Offices (2400 Wellesley Ave., 87107) This cohort meeting, facilitated by ABC coaches, is a peer-learning space for community school coordinators based in elementary schools. Please note that this meeting is in-person only. |
October 7 9-10:30am | ABC New Coordinator Cohort ABC Offices (2400 Wellesley Ave., 87107) This cohort meeting, facilitated by ABC coaches, is a peer-learning space for new community school coordinators. Please note that this meeting is in-person only. |
October 8 8:45-9:45am | ABC Community School Partnership Board Meeting ABC Offices (2400 Wellesley Ave., 87107) | Livestream on YouTube |
October 13 11am-12pm | 100% BernCo Community School Impact Team Meeting ABC Offices (2400 Wellesley Ave., 87107) | Virtual option available The next CSIT meeting will be a continuation of the previous asset-mapping work from the last meeting. Please come ready to share the connections you have within your own network that may benefit community schools, along with brainstorming ways to ensure community schools are being connected to the right opportunities and resources for the unique priorities and needs of their communities. |
October 16 9am-12pm | October Coordinator Huddle ABC Offices (2400 Wellesley Ave., 87107) |
October 24 10-4pm | 2026 New Mexico Outdoor Learning Convening Explora Science Center (1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104) A statewide gathering of educators, partners, and community leaders working together to normalize daily outdoor learning for all New Mexico learners. To register and for more information, please visit Total NM's website. |
October 27 1:30-3pm | ABC High School Cohort ABC Offices (2400 Wellesley Ave., 87107) This cohort meeting, facilitated by ABC coaches, is a peer-learning space for community school coordinators based in high schools. Please note that this meeting is in-person only. |
Upcoming Community EventsIn partnership with 100% Bernalillo County, the events shared in our newsletter coincide with those posted regularly on the 100% Community Calendar here. If available, flyers are included and downloadable. | |
Tuesday October 6 5:30-7pm | BernCo County Commission and Parks, Recreation & Open Space Community Conversation Los Padillas Elementary School (2525 Los Padillas Rd. SW) The public is invited to attend an upcoming community conversation to learn more about projects taking shape in the Los Padillas neighborhood. A key focus of the meeting will be the county’s open space program and the process and criteria for a potential acquisition of future agricultural open spaces in the area. The county will provide updates on the construction of site improvements at the Los Padillas Community Center and Isleta Boulevard roadway project. Community members can also provide input for the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Master Plan (PROST Plan). Families are welcome and activities for kids will be available. For comments and suggestions, please contact John Barney at jcbarney@bernco.gov. |
Wednesday October 14 4:30-7:30pm | 100% BernCo Language Lab Highland High School (4700 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108) This event, offered in English, Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Dari, and Vietnamese, will provided one-on-one support for community members seeking help with completing various kinds of paperwork. A wide range of organizations will be in attendance to provide support. Please find the atttached flyers in the supported languages below. |
Sunday October 18 10am-2pm | ABQ CiQlovía Kathryn Ave SE - Between San Pedro Dr & Louisana A car-free, family-friendly community celebration for all! For more information, visit ABQ CiQlovía's website |
Saturday October 24 10am-1:30pm | Refugee & Immigrant Health Fair Cesar Chavez Community Center (7557 Kathryn Ave SE #5260, Albuquerque, NM 87108) |
Saturday October 24 4-7pm | Alamosa Monster Mash Trunk or Treat Alamosa Community Center (6900 Gonzales Rd SW, 87121) |
Saturday October 24 5-8pm | Trunks & Treats Westgate Community Center (10001 De Vargas Rd SW, 87121) |
Wednesday October 28 6-8pm | Operation Great Pumpkin Cesar Chavez Community Center (7557 Kathryn Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108) |
October 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 | Haunted House - The Trails Have Eyes Joan Jones Community Center (3828 Rincon NW 87105) |
Opportunities & Resources for Students & FamiliesIf available, flyers are included and downloadable. | |
United Way Albuquerque Career Connect Seeking Businesses & Organizations for Upcoming 8th Grade Career Exploration Events Do you know someone with a passion for what they do, willing to share about their professional journey with the next generation? United Way is seeking businesses, organizations, and individuals to be a part of upcoming 8th grade career exploration events at Kennedy Middle School (Oct. 20) and Ernie Pyle Middle School (Nov. 17). Contact Argelia Flores at Argelia.Flores@uwncnm.org to connect, and help spread the word! |