Hello DATA Families,
We are so happy that it’s February! January crawled by, but the rest of the semester is going to fly as we rapidly approach graduation and the end of the 24-25 school year. We have many things planned this semester, including another student art expo put on by our CTE Department, cross-curricular participation between our math and elective departments in the New Mexico Hyperspace Challenge (https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/inno/stories/news/2024/01/25/hyperspace-challenge-project-sos-art-competition.html?fbclid=IwAR2GToPsH6yELmLcfOqLCQuf3CvvVvLJTsoVLo-376MA7zu0vHEx-gBn0mI) and Prom. We have a lot of information in this newsletter so please read to the end!
Recommitment Form
It’s time to fill out your intent to return to DATA next year. The deadline to fill out this form is March 1st, so please do this ASAP. If we do not hear from you by the deadline, your child risks losing their spot at DATA (which we don’t want!)
https://forms.office.com/r/M6Rv3uQrGu
Early Pick-Up
A friendly reminder that parents/guardians picking up their child early need to come into the building to sign them out. If your child drives to school and needs to leave early, please email attendance@datacharter.org to let us know you’re allowing them to leave early.
Career Enrichment Center
Next Friday the 16th, during advisory (8:20 to 8:50) Ms. Reeder will be hosting an informational session on taking courses at the Career Enrichment Center. Students take their core classes at DATA and their electives at CEC. It’s a great opportunity for students to learn a trade, a foreign language, and more. Feel free to check out CEC’s course offerings here: https://cec.aps.edu/cec/welcome-to-cec/
Reporting Absences
Please email attendance@datacharter.org if your child will be absent.
No School
There are no classes the week of February 19 – 23. See below for details.
Important February Dates
February 16: Middle School dance (grades 7-9 only)
February 19 – 21: President’s Day Break (no school)
February 22: Staff professional development (no school for students)
February 22: Open House for interested families (5 pm to 7 pm)
February 23: Parent-Teacher Conferences (students are encouraged to attend with their families)
Middle School Dance
Our Middle School Dance is on Feb 16th from 5 pm to 7pm. Ninth graders are invited. Please reach out to Ms. Benderman for more information on tickets and permission slips (maya.benderman@datacharter.org)
NAEP Testing
NAEP testing is on Friday, February 16th for 8th graders only. Testing will start at 8:20 am. More information on this test is here: https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/parents/
Spring Sports
High School Boys Basketball is underway after a delayed start to the season. The boys are currently 1 – 1 in the season and are looking to continue improving as they play across the Albuquerque Charter School League. We will continue to have games throughout February. If you get the chance, please come cheer on the boys. You can find the most up-to-date standings and schedule here: https://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/schedules.cfm?leagueID=28198&clientID=3745
Volleyball practice will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 pm – 7 pm at Jefferson Middle School. No practice on Feb 20-22. We are looking forward to a great season! The updated practice location/times for March and the game schedule will be posted soon, check with Ms. Rael or Ms. Reeder for more info.
Track and Field (Middle and High School) will be starting conditioning on February 27th at school from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All paperwork needs to be completed and turned in by Monday, March 4th to participate in the season. Full practices will begin Thursday, March 7th. Track practices will continue to take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Track meets will be every Saturday, April 6 – May 11. Please check with Ms. Buehler for any additional information.
ACCESS Testing
Testing for English Language Learners will occur the last week of February. Students needing to test will be contacted with specifics about days and times.
Graduation
Graduation is fast approaching. Credit recovery (Edgenuity) courses for seniors planning to walk on May 17th need to be finished by May 3rd. Announcements will be delivered on Monday, March 18th. Graduation is Friday, May 17th, from 12 pm to 1 pm, at New Mexico Veteran’s Memorial Park (seniors will need to arrive at ten for rehearsal…more details to come).
As always, thank you for your support
