Matheson Park Elementary

Dear Parents & Guardians of our students,                                                        November 10, 2011

Pick-up & drop-off for students has always been in the rear (north end) of the school.  Our parking lot is circular to facilitate an area to pull up where the child exits or enters the vehicle, and then leave.  The front (south end) of our school is not set up for heavy traffic at any time.  The parking is for staff, and the only drop-off is our Day Care vans.

I have been contacted by APS Risk Management as well as APS Police and instructed to remind all drivers of the school’s policy regarding transportation of children.

This is a safety issue, and in recent weeks, we have had more than one child almost struck by a vehicle.  I am asking all adults to please help us keep our entire population safe by using the designated area located in the north end of the school campus.

Sincerely,

Mr Maresca

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The Kickstand bike shop is supporting our students at MPES by donating a Bike and Helmet to be raffled off at the end of testing.  Every time your 3^rd, 4^th, or 5^th grade student is here and on time for the SBA testing they will receive a raffle ticket.  Testing days are March 29 through April 9^th.  Please have your child well rested and on time for the testing.

Mr. Maresca

City of Albuquerque and Public Service Co of NM

Assistance Fair

Wednesday, November 2

Wells Park

500 Mountain NW

Time:  9:00 - 2:00 pm

Assistance representatives will be there from:

• utility bills (LIHEAP - PNM & NM Gas)
• home repairs (Red Cross)
• winter clothing (Storehouse)
• groceries
• Senior services
• incarcerated family members (WINGS)
• domestice violence
• GED
• New Mexico Legal Aid
• Martineztown Hours of services (child care, food, clothing)
• ARC (developmental disabilities)
• property tax (Bernalillo Cty Treasurer)
• Toys for Tots (City of Alb Health & Social Svcs)