Children are going to hospitals at an increased rate due to rising COVID-19 transmission from the Delta variant, especially in communities with low vaccination rates. Below is a flyer from the NM DOH containing useful information for parents on steps to keep their student safe.
Additionally, the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has information that can be found here on steps you can take to keep your child safe: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/parent-faqs.html
Please see the message below from the NM Public Education Department and NM Department of Health:
The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) are aware that certain individuals are not letting schools know when they test positive for COVID-19, and that individuals are coming to school after testing positive. This includes staff and parents visiting the school or sending their students to school after testing positive.
Please be aware that individuals refusing to self-isolate, or refusing to self-isolate their children, following a positive COVID-19 test put the health and safety of others at serious risk. Any such action will be referred to NMDOH and the New Mexico Attorney General for investigation and possible civil and criminal enforcement. Individuals who violate the Public Health Orders or Public Health Act may be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 per violation and up to six (6) months in jail.
Please help ensure the health and safety of our students and staff by reporting a refusal to following self-isolation public health orders, by contacting NMDOH at 1-833-551-0518 or by submitting your concern here: https://nmgov.force.com/pedincidentreport/s/
Homecoming Week Dress Up
Here is the lunch menu for the month of September
The AMSD and Curative still have free COVID Testing available at Fred Cook Stadium. Check out the attached flyer for more information.
Monthly News Letter
Lydia Rippey Elementary would like to thank PNM for the donation they gave our students.
Mickey Marquez is pictured with Principal, Mrs. Stanley
Just a reminder that we our partners from Curative are available to help with COVID testing at Fred Cook Stadium.
Have you updated your PowerSchool information (phone, address, email address), and your pick up patrol recently?
We are asking that you please take a moment to check.
These two things help make our school run quickly and smoothly to connect you with your child.
Parents and Guardians,
After School Program will be starting on September 7, 2021. There are a few available spots left, so if you have not signed up for the program do not delay. Students will get homework help, do fun activities, and there is a chance for tutoring.
Important update on COVID testing for this week.
AMSD has partnered with Curative to provide another COVID testing site in Aztec. We will offer testing at Fred Cook Stadium.
To sign up simply follow this link: https://curative.com/sites/31691
We hope this helps our community to have an additional and local testing option.
Please do not forget that facemasks are required for all individuals in school buildings starting Friday, August 20.
Great news!
Here is the school lunch menu for the Month of August.
We’re thrilled to announce Aztec Municipal School District’s new app! It’s everything AMSD, in your pocket.
Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3r6Fy2D
or iPhone: https://apple.co/36mZrci.
Hello Parents and Guardians,
Just wanting to remind everyone. If you haven't registered your children you need to do so ASAP.
Returning students can register online at www.aztecschools.com
New students will need to come into the building.
Please call the school with any questions, the number is 505-334-2621. The secretaries will be the masters of knowledge for you.
Registration is taking place this week July 26- July 29th. If your a returning student you can visit the AMSD website to do an online registration.
New Students will need to come into the building. Please have updated shot records and birth certificates.
The New Mexico Public Education Department released updated guidance on COVID practices that school districts are required to follow. Please follow this link for a message from Superintendent Summers regarding the requirements : https://5il.co/w0co
Below are links to NMPED's guidance:
NMPED’s COVID-19 Response Toolkit for New Mexico’s Public Schools:
https://mcusercontent.com/fe07174c30216027e5fab1fde/files/0f505dde-e038-d329-e473-b64f07cbea80/NMPED_COVID19ResponseToolkit_PublicSch0726.pdf
NMPED’s Mask Guidance for PreK-12 Public Schools:
https://mcusercontent.com/fe07174c30216027e5fab1fde/files/96f3145d-378c-f517-2d98-c95ffc42f954/FLYER_NM_Schools_Guidance_SY21_22.pdf
NMPED’s Back to School FAQs SY 21-22:
https://mcusercontent.com/fe07174c30216027e5fab1fde/files/681ee734-4586-d586-df0c-123e5f4f3df7/NMPED_COVID_FAQ_SY21_22_1_.pdf
Check out the AMSD School Board's July Newsletter.
