Conlee Elementary School

Joing us this week for our Read Across America activities! Read Across America is an annual event celebrated on or near March 2nd, which is the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss. It is a nationwide reading celebration that was created by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1997 to promote literacy and encourage a love of reading among children. Seuss's birthday is celebrated on March 2 and celebrates the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel and the National Education Association to endorse the importance of reading. A lesser-known fact about Dr. Seuss is that he created the word nerd.

Reminder of this week's 3rd grade Concert! Come and support our students!

Don't miss out on the 2024 Golden Tortilla Contest happening tonight at 6:00p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center! We must give thanks to those who have gone the extra mile in support of our Las Cruces Public Schools educators and education professionals. Huge thanks to our Event Sponsors for the 1st Annual Golden Tortilla Rolling Contest! Your support makes the essential excitement of learning in the classrooms of Las Cruces happen! Masa Sponsors: Graduation Alliance Amy’s Cookies and Creations Adams Radio Group Pioneer Bank First American Bank NM El Sombrero Patio Cafe American Document Services Comal Sponsors: First Financial Credit Union Andele Restaurant Christine Cantrel Placa Sponsors: Select Realty A Bite of Belgium Edward Jones: Christopher Dulany

Students will be enjoying some fun while practicing some dances they have learned in class! Remember NO outside glow necklaces will be allowed.

Reminder of this evening's 2nd grade Concert! Come and support our students!

The February 20, Regular Session for the LCPS Board of Education will begin at 6p.m. in the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex. A live broadcast of the meeting will be available here: https://www.lcps.net/page/board-agenda-livestream

Thank you for helping our school make a HUGE impact through the Kids Heart Challenge! We learned and saved lives along the way. Whether your family raised funds, spread awareness or took a challenge, you are a HEART HERO and we appreciate you! www.heart.org/schools #KidsHeartChallenge __________ ¡Gracias por ayudar a nuestra escuela a tener un gran impacto a través de Kids Heart Challenge! Aprendimos y salvamos vidas en el camino. Ya sea que su familia haya recaudado fondos, haya difundido la conciencia o haya aceptado un desafío, ¡usted es un HÉROE DEL CORAZÓN y lo apreciamos! Please make sure to check out the final totals! We have surpassed our goal and are so proud of everyone who donated for this great cause! Thank you! Conlee Elementary School’s Kids Heart Challenge page: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=9733&pg=company&company_id=441455 Follow and tag the American Heart Association – on social media too! · Facebook & Instagram: @KidsHeartChallenge · X (formerly Twitter): @KidsHeartChall · Hashtags: #KidsHeartChallenge #AmericanHeartAssociation

Read Across America begins February 26 and goes through March 1, 2024. Let's get excited to Read!

Tomorrow kicks off opening weekend for NM State Baseball. Be sure to cheer on LCPS alum Steve Solorzano, a graduate of LCHS in 2023. He will be playing for the Aggies this weekend!! Games will be free for kids 12 and under. See flyer for details.

Candy Grams for Sale! Parents,Teachers, and Students, You can treat your child, grandchild, friend, teacher, or staff member to a special Candy Gram delivered to their classroom on Thursday, February 15, 2024! Each Candy Gram will cost $1. You may send your money and greeting to your child’s teacher or to Mr. Nyquist in an envelope by Wednesday, February 14th 2024 for delivery of Candy Grams.

Happy Valentine's Day! Always remember: “If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever.” -Winnie The Pooh

Kids Heart Challenge at Conlee Elementary School is nearing its end, but there's still time to reach our goal! We've raised $3,115 (WOW!!) in donations towards our $3,000 goal, and we hope all students will join the team! So far, 39 students have already joined, and 7 students have completed Finn’s Mission, entering them into the NFL Sweepstakes for Super Bowl 2025 tickets! Have you reached your Kids Heart challenge goal? One last week to sign up, donate, or get a donation and complete Finn’s Mission. It’s a great time to send one final reminder to friends and family who will want to support you. Download the app for iPhone or Android, or register online: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=9733&pg=company&company_id=441455. When Students raise $100, they will get to turn Coach into a Human Disco Ball with Shimmer Slime!!! One more way to be a lifesaver: Stroke is a major cause of death and disability. Acting quickly is critical. Protect your family by learning to spot a stroke as part of Finn’s Mission. Log into your Kids Heart Challenge page and click on the Stroke Quiz then click “share” to send the video. Don’t forget: You can double your gift by checking to see if your employer will match your donation. Follow the steps and forward the confirmation to matchinggifts@heart.org to have this added to the student’s fundraising page. (https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/aha_matchpro_landing.html) ___________________________________________________________________________________ Kids Heart Challenge en Conlee Elementary School está llegando a su fin, pero todavía hay tiempo para alcanzar nuestra meta! Hemos recaudado $3,115 para nuestra meta de $3,000, y esperamos que todos los estudiantes se unan al equipo! Hasta ahora, 39 ya se han unido, y 7 estudiantes han completado la Misión de Finn, inscribiéndolos en el sorteo de boletos para el Super Bowl 2025 de la NFL! ¿Has alcanzado tu objetivo del Kids Heart Challenge? Queda una última semana para registrarte, donar y obtener una donación y completar la Misión de Finn. Es un buen momento para enviar un último recordatorio a amigos y familiares que querrán apoyarte. Descarga la aplicación de teléfono iPhone o Android, o regístrate en línea: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=9733&pg=company&company_id=441455. Una forma más de ser un salvavidas: El accidente cerebrovascular es una causa importante de Muerte y discapacidad. Actuar rápidamente es fundamental. Protege a tu familia aprendiendo a detectar un derrame cerebral como parte de la Misión de Finn. Inicia la sesión en tu página de Kids Heart Challenge y has clic en Stroke Quiz y luego has clic en “share (compartir)” para enviar el video. No olvides: Puedes duplicar tu donación verificando si su empleador igualara su donación. Siga los pasos y envié la confirmación a matchinggifts@heart.org para agregar esto a la pagina de recaudación de fondos del estudiante. (https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/aha_matchpro_landing.html)

Please check out the Specials' Newsletter for information about what your kids are learning in Specials this year! https://www.smore.com/j4rmu

Nearly 800 students are expected to tour a maze of career opportunities at Las Cruces Public Schools’ Plan My Future career exploration fair on Feb. 29 at the LCPS Field of Dreams. The event is organized by the LCPS Career and Technical Education team (CTE) to reach middle and high school students who might be interested in various career paths outside of college. Area businesses and industry partners who would like to reserve a space and interact with students can fill out a form by scanning the QR code or contact Kathleen Gardner, kgardner@lcps.net or by calling or texting (575) 640-3998

Las Cruces Public Schools is accepting applications for early childhood programs for the 2024-2025 school year. For NM PreK, your child must be 4 years old before Sept. 1, 2024. For Head Start, your child must be 3 or 4 years old before Sept 1, 2024 To access the Early Childhood application for registration, please click the link to the Las Cruces Public Schools Early Childhood Application for the 2024-2025 school year: https://forms.office.com/r/fchTHv2TTa Click here for more information: https://www.lcps.net/page/early-childhood-application

Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today. Today, we celebrate the life and accomplishments of Serena Williams. She is a beacon to many as she dominated the world of professional tennis for decades, making a name for herself in the history books. Serena Williams is a tremendous success and an inspiration. Black History Month: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/black-history-month Learn more about Serena Williams: https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/17-serena-williams-quotes-that-will-inspire-you-to-remarkable-success.html

Many of our 5th graders have shown interest in playing an instrument or singing when they get to middle school. To help with transition, the middle school directors will be hosting instrument demos and tryouts for our students. This is a great opportunity to try different instruments before deciding which they would like to commit to. See flyer for more information.

Do you like helping kids with special hearts? Dream of attending the Super Bowl? Students, get entered to win a pair of Super Bowl LIX tickets in 2025, along with Super Bowl Experience tickets, by completing Finn’s Mission. You’ll learn Hands-Only CPR, save lives, and have the opportunity for the experience of a lifetime! www.heart.org/schools #KidsHeartChallenge _______________ ¿Te gusta ayudar a niños con corazones especiales? ¿Sueñas con asistir al Super Bowl? Estudiantes, participen para ganar un par de boletos para el Super Bowl LIX en 2025, junto con boletos para la Experiencia del Super Bowl, al completar la Misión de Finn. ¡Aprenderás RCP solo con las manos, salvaras vidas y tendrás la oportunidad de vivir la experiencia de tu vida! www.heart.org/schools

Help us meet our school's goal and build a better community by having all our students complete Finn's Mission. COMMENT BELOW: Can you list the warning signs of stroke? Hint: FAST? To register download the AHA Schools App or go to www.heart.org/schools #KidsHeartChallenge __________ Ayúdenos a alcanzar la meta de nuestra escuela y construir una mejor comunicad haciendo que todos nuestros estudiantes completen la Misión de Finn. COMENTE A CONTINUACION: ¿Puede enumerar las señales de advertencia de un derrame cerebral? Pista: FAST/CDDE? Para registrarte, descarga la aplicación de escuelas de AHA o visita www.heart.org/schools

Win an Oculus! The American Heart Association is giving away 15 Oculus VR headsets - one each day from 1-22-2024 – 2-9-2024! Register online and get or receive one donation to be eligible to win! To register download the AHA Schools App or go to www.heart.org/schools #KidsHeartChallenge __________ ¡Gana un Oculus! La American Heart Association está regalando 15 cascos Oculus VR, ¡uno cada día del 22-1-2024 al 9-2-2024! ¡Regístrate en línea y obtén o recibe una donación para ser elegible para ganar! Para registrarse, descargue la aplicación de escuelas de AHA o visite www.heart.org/schools