The American Diabetes Association Camp 180 was established in 1978 and has served close to 3,000 campers at Fort Lone Tree Camp in Capitan, NM. This woodland setting is a wonderful place to commune with nature just outside Albuquerque where campers will enjoy swimming, archery, hiking, high ropes course, giant swing, RC racing, horseback riding and tons of other fun activities.
ADA Camp 180 is a lifeline for children with diabetes to develop the critical skills needed to thrive while managing their diabetes. Attending summer camp helps children develop social skills, self-respect and life-long friendships. Kids have the opportunity to meet others just like them while fostering independence, building self-confidence and gaining an awareness of a healthy lifestyle through education, nutrition, exercise, emotional well-being and glucose control.
Camper Programs:
Main Camp Ages: Ages 8-12
Teen Program: Ages 13-16
Counselor-in-Training Program: Age 17
Counselor-in-Training Program
The Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is for youth age 17 and was created as a transitional stage from camper to staff. CIT's are expected to display responsibility, maturity and a positive attitude. They are a highly visible group among campers and are often looked up to as role models.
CITs apply through the camper registration portal. Parent is required to start and complete the application. Applicants are selected based upon completion of an application, personal references and interview.
Click the link to register: https://engage.active.com/landing_page/camp180_2017
The Friends of the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument and the Las Cruces District of the Bureau of Land Management, selected local Artist in Resident will be hosting two separate mural "paint days" Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, in which attendees of all ages are welcome to come assist completion of small (approx. 5 ft×7.5 ft) murals showcasing the flora and fauna of the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument!
The mural "paint days" will be from 1-4 p.m. at the La Cueva covered picnic area. The murals are easily paint-able on cloth paper, all paints are premixed and color-coded, as are the designs. No artistic experience required. All ages are invited to attend this event. Related coloring-book images will be available for participants ages 4 and under who may just want to participate coloring with crayons on printer paper.
For more information email: wwight@blm.gov or call: 575-525-4444.
Tonight, Las Cruces Public Schools will be rolling out the red carpet to student filmmakers, hosting the first-ever Tell the Story Film Showcase Wednesday and Thursday, May 24 and 25 at the Cineport 10, 700 S. Telshor Boulevard.
Join us tonight for some popcorn and a chance to watch some really great movies on the big screen brought to you by our talented student filmmakers.
More information: https://www.lcps.net/article/1126250
Congratulations to Las Cruces Public Schools and our community on the new Field of Dreams Digital Scoreboard! The Field of Dreams hosts athletic and other events throughout the year bringing many students, families and community members together. Thank you, Citizens Bank, we are so proud of our partnership with you and the creation of this spectacular scoreboard. It will be exciting to see it in action!
Las cruces Public Schools welcomes the new Daktronics video board at Field of Dreams. Looking forward to the amped up stadium experience and student-athletes being showcased on the display.
Mayfield Commencement Postponed - Severe weather expected, ceremony pushed to Sunday
Severe thunderstorms developing Saturday afternoon near the Field of Dreams have prompted administrators with Las Cruces Public Schools to postpone commencement exercises for Mayfield High School’s Class of 2023.
The ceremony has been rescheduled to Sunday morning at 9 a.m. at the Field of Dreams. District officials have been monitoring the weather the last few days with the assistance of the National Weather Service in Santa Teresa. Storms originally were expected to pass through but developed quickly, prompting swift action.
“We understand this is a tremendous inconvenience for graduates and families, but the safety of everyone at the stadium is of paramount importance,” said Deputy Superintendent of Operations for LCPS, Gabe Jaquez.
All commencement ceremonies have been broadcast live, courtesy of LCPS-TV. Click here for more information.
LCPS Parents,
We are experiencing a districtwide outage with our phone lines. This means phone calls to your child's school are not going through. We have service providers looking into the issue and we will update you as soon as possible.
Padres de LCPS,
Estamos experimentando una interrupción en el servicio telefónico en todo el distrito. Esto significa que no se pueden recibir ni hacer llamadas telefónicas en la escuela de su hijo. Tenemos proveedores del servicio tratando de resolver dicho problema le tendremos al tanto de lo que ocurra tan pronto como nos sea posible.
Come enjoy a night of entertainment as the Thunderbird Theatre presents Shakespeare's Bachelorette. Please see attached flyer for more details.
The Black Education Act Bureau is proud to collaborate with the Martin Luther King Commission to host the 2023 Youth Leadership Conference June 2-4. All middle and high school students are welcome. Free transportation and lodging provided. Registration deadline is May 19, 2023. For questions, contact: Beverly Gaines, bevieg52@gmail.com
Click the link for more information: https://nmmlksc.org/youth-leadership-conference/
Around The District: The weekend, the LCPS Safe Routes to School program hosted the 2023 Family Bike Fiesta. From bike repair to safety gear, riders of all ages were invited for some family fun in the sun.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQWl8I5UCQc
Produced by LCPS.TV
#ThankAPrincipal is the national hashtag for honoring principals everywhere! Share a thoughtful message or photo of your principal and post it to social media with the hashtag #ThankAPrincipal. Las Cruces Public Schools #NM #LasCruces #WeLoveOurPrincipals
For our wonderful educators, Interim Superintendent O'Brien wanted to share some heartfelt words with you.
Please click the link below for more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLZAT56EMpM
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Join us for the Family Bike Fiesta on Saturday April 29th from 9am - noon at Lynn Community Middle School. Find us on the basketball courts west of the gym off Nevada Ave. This event is brought to you by the LCPS Safe Routes To School Program.
Kids, bring your bikes! (If you don't have a bike, borrow one from us.) Adults, bring your bikes and helmets for the community ride. Please note, all the stations are for the students, but adults, we want you to learn and enjoy with your kids. Everything is first come, first served and while supplies last.
Join us for our Family Engagement Festival happening on Friday April 28, from 6p.m.-8p.m. at Desert Hills Elementary School located at 280 N. Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM 88011. You must register for the event before the deadline on Monday, April 21, 2023. For more information, contact Kimberly: York-kimberly.york@ped.nm.gov
Do you know of a youth group raising funds to support activities or travel?
The Keep Las Cruces Beautiful program is holding a Youth Service Week from April 24-29. During this week youth, groups have the opportunity to complete a community service project that will clean up an area in Las Cruces. As a token of appreciation for the community service, the group will earn a $250 stipend from Keep Las Cruces Beautiful.
Those wishing to participate should be willing to commit to a minimum of two hours. The group can choose its own project or one can be assigned.
To participate, please register by clicking the link: https://forms.office.com/g/vsptLiJRyn.
Be advised, this is not an LCPS program. Questions or requests for additional information should be directed to:
Amelia Corrales,
Interim Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Coordinator
Direct: 575-528-4506 Main: 575-541-2454 acorrales@lascruces.gov
Zia 7th Graders and Parents......mark your calendar! Join Mr. Gaytan on Thursday, April 20th at 6 p.m. in the Zia Library for an important meeting about the 2024 Washington D.C. and New York City Trip. Come to learn about what you will experience on this once in a lifetime opportunity. Contact Mr. Gaytan at agaytan@lcps.net with any questions.
We are proud to congratulate the three district finalists for the 2024 Educational Support Personnel of the Year Award for Las Cruces Public Schools.
Jorge Legarreta was selected to be the Educational Support Personnel of the Year at Central Elementary School.
Andrea Ramirez earned the title for Educational Support Personnel the Year at Camino Real Middle School.
Emily Viramontes was named Educational Support Personnel of the Year at Jornada Elementary School.
Congratulations to these exemplary educational support staff for always going above and beyond for students, every day!
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education will begin accepting applications from candidates interested in an appointment in District 1, a position on the board vacated by Ray Jaramillo. The deadline for candidates to submit all required documentation is April 12, 2023.
Click the link for more information: https://www.lcps.net/article/1065638
Forward to the Moon Camp 🚀 Las Cruces Public Schools
The Challenger Learning Center of Las Cruces offered 6-day camps during the 2022-23 school year.
As always, we had an excellent crew to work with. Plans are now being made for summer camps. Stay tuned for details. #NM #LasCruces #Science Challenger Learning Center of Las Cruces
April is Recycle Month and April 22nd is Earth Day.
Less than 14% of the 86 million tons of plastics produced annually are actually recycled. Therefore, we are leaving 73.97 million tons of plastic to pollute our environment and overflow our landfills each year. We Can Do Better!
Here are some tips to recycle:
• Avoid single-use plastic items; instead utilize glass or paper
• Glass products can be reused
• Paper products are much friendlier for the environment
#CityOfLasCrucesUtility Services #LasCrucesGreenChamberofCommerce #LasCrucesPublicSchools #IllegalDumpingPartnership #DoñaAnaCountyGovernmentCenter
