Dear LCPS Families,
Las Cruces Public Schools has become aware of a troubling post that has been shared widely this week on the social media platform TikTok. The post refers to a threat to school safety “for every school in the USA, even elementary,” on Friday, December 17.
The post appears to be part of a national TikTok trend and did not originate in our school district. We have heard reports from other districts that the same post is circulating in their schools. While we do not believe the threat to be credible, we are closely monitoring the situation and taking it seriously.
Additionally, the district has been in contact with the Las Cruces Police Department regarding the post. We may have an increased police presence in our buildings on Friday as an added precaution.
This situation serves as a good example of why it is important to avoid sharing posts online that refer to school safety threats. Even if they are not credible threats, they can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety for our students, families, and staff. We ask our families to monitor their children’s social media activity and speak with them about proper behavior online.
If you or your child become aware of any potential threat posted to social media or anywhere else, please notify a school staff member or trusted adult right away.
As always, thank you for your partnership as we work to ensure a safe, secure, and positive learning environment for our students.
Sincerely,
LCPS Administration
Estimadas familias de LCPS:
Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces (LCPS, por sus siglas en inglés) se ha enterado de una publicación preocupante que se ha compartido esta semana ampliamente en la plataforma de redes sociales TikTok. La publicación se refiere a una amenaza a la seguridad escolar el viernes 17 de diciembre "para todas las escuelas en los Estados Unidos, incluyendo la primaria".
La publicación parece ser parte de una tendencia nacional de TikTok y no se originó en nuestro distrito escolar. Hemos escuchado informes de otros distritos de que el mismo correo está circulando en sus escuelas. Consideramos que la amenaza no es creíble, sin embargo estamos monitoreando de cerca la situación y tomándola en serio.
Además, el distrito se ha puesto en contacto con el Departamento de Policía de Las Cruces con respecto a la publicación. Es posible que tengamos una mayor presencia de la policía en nuestros edificios el viernes como precaución adicional.
Esta situación sirve como un buen ejemplo de por qué es importante evitar compartir publicaciones en línea que se refieran a amenazas a la seguridad escolar. Incluso si no son amenazas creíbles, pueden causar mucho estrés y ansiedad a nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal. Pedimos a nuestras familias que controlen la actividad de sus hijos en las redes sociales y hablen con ellos sobre el comportamiento adecuado en línea.
Si usted o su hijo se dan cuenta de alguna posible amenaza publicada en las redes sociales o en cualquier otro lugar, notifique a un miembro del personal de la escuela o un adulto de confianza de inmediato.
Como siempre, gracias por su colaboración mientras trabajamos para garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro y positivo para nuestros estudiantes.
Atentamente,
Administración LCPS
It’s everything LCPS, in your pocket.
Las Cruces School District is launching a new mobile app
that helps students, parents, and community members
know what is happening on campus, right from their phones.
We know that families are using smartphones as a primary
means to communicate. That’s why we’ve created an
app that is custom-built for mobile. On the app, you can
find documents, contact information for staff, and event
information. You can download the app for free from the
Apple App Store or Google Play.
Thank you, Señora Maria Flores for your advocacy and lifetime support serving the students of Las Cruces Public Schools. You served your community with honor and distinction as both an educator and board member. Thank you!
Congratulations to our newly elected & re-elected LCPS School Board Members - Ray Jaramillo District 1, Pamela Cort District 2, Robert Wofford District 3.
Students will be released early on Friday, December 17th
Dismissal time will be at 11:00 am
Los estudiantes saldrán temprano el viernes 17 de diciembre.
Estudiantes saldran a las 11am el viernes 17 de diciembre.
Winter Break- NO School/ Vacaciones de invierno-NO hay clases
Monday, December 20, 2021 - Friday, January 7, 2022
Lunes 20 de diciembre de 2021 a el viernes 7 de enero de 2022
Classroom Parties
Classroom Parties will be held on Thursday, December 16th beginning at 1:00.
Classroom Teachers will provide more information.
*Only store bought, individually wrapped items, will be accepted.
*Snacks must be brought to school with students in the morning. *NO office drop offs please
Fiestas decembrinas seran el 16 de diciembre a las 1:00 pm.
*Las maestras les daran mas informacion
*Solo se pueden traer cosas que estan envueltas independientemente.
*La comida se tiene que traer desde la manana, no se permitira comida despues de las 8:30 am
Conlee Low Incidence and DDPre classrooms will be joining their classroom partners in their first Unified Champion Schools event. They will be having a soccer game and skills clinic this Friday at 9am. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students as this program is in addition to the Special Olympics. Lets go Champions!
Look who's coming to Conlee! Get your picture orders in!
Winter Concert will be Broadcasted ......Look for more details soon!
LCPS Family,
We are partnering with the New Mexico Department of Health and the Office of Emergency Management to provide Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for 5 to 11-year-olds and flu vaccines for all students.
The first clinic will be held Saturday, November 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LCPS Operations Department (the former DMV building) located at 505 S. Main St.
Please register your child online with the NM Department of Health at https://vaccinenm.org/my-registration.html and use event code BNYSPNZ. You will also need to print and sign the attached consent form. If you do not have access to a printer, copies will be available at the shot clinic on a limited basis.
If your child does not already have a Profile with NMDOH COVID Vaccine Registration, you will need to first create one.
Additional vaccine clinics will be held inside the gymnasiums at the following middle schools from 4-7 p.m. and are open to all LCPS students who are eligible for the vaccine:
DATE SCHOOL CODE
Nov. 15 Zia ZIAMS
Nov. 16 Sierra SIERRAMS
Nov. 17 Mesa MESAMS
Nov. 18 Vista VISTAMS
Nov. 19 Picacho PICACHOMS
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Familia LCPS,
Estamos colaborando con el Departamento de Salud de Nuevo México y la Oficina de Gestión de Emergencias para proporcionar vacunas contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer para niños de 5 a 11 años de edad y vacunas contra la influenza para todos los estudiantes.
La primera clínica se llevará a cabo el sábado 13 de noviembre de 9 am a 1 pm en el Departamento de Operaciones de LCPS (anteriormente la oficina del DMV) ubicado en 505 S. Main St.
Registre a su hijo en línea con el Departamento de Salud de NM en https://vaccinenm.org/my-registration.html y utilice el código de evento BNYSPNZ. También debe imprimir y firmar el formulario de consentimiento adjunto. Si no tiene acceso a una impresora, habrá copias disponibles en la clínica de vacunación de forma limitada.
Si su hijo aún no tiene un perfil de Registro de vacuna contra COVID de NMDOH, tiene que crear uno primero.
Se llevarán a cabo clínicas de vacunas adicionales dentro de los gimnasios en las siguientes escuelas secundarias de 4 a 7 p.m. y están abiertas a todos los estudiantes de LCPS que son elegibles para la vacuna:
FECHA ESCUELA CÓDIGO
15 de noviembre Zia ZIAMS
16 de noviembre Sierra SIERRAMS
17 de noviembre Mesa MESAMS
18 de noviembre Vista VISTAMS
19 de noviembre Picacho PICACHOMS
Frequently asked questions for parents: Prevent the spread of Covid in our schools!
Calling all Conlee students ! Anyone who is interested in Computer Science, please check out Elementary Coding Workshop!
Our very own Superheroes at Conlee Elementary ❤️
Thank you for all you do!
https://youtu.be/44HvS0ancXQ
Today is Election Day!
Polls will be open from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to exercise your right to vote.
Our district has two very important items on the ballot, a $50 Million School Bond and the Public School Capital Improvements Levy. Approval of both items on the ballot will benefit our district immensely without increasing the current school tax rate for property owners.
For more information on these very important election items, please visit our website www.studentsfirst.vote. Registered voters can vote at any of the 40 voting centers throughout Doña Ana County, including 16 LCPS schools.
A complete list of voting centers can be found here: https://www.donaanacountyelections.com/locations/. For your convenience, I have listed the school sites below.
LCPS School as Voting Sites:
Sonoma Elementary
Camino Real Middle
Desert Hills Elementary
E. Picacho Elementary
Fairacres Elementary
Jornada Elementary
LCHS Elementary
Lynn Elementary
Mayfield High
Mesilla Elementary
Organ Mountain High
Sierra Middle
Sunrise Elementary
Tombaugh Elementary
University Hills Elementary
Vista Middle
Think students first and go vote! Together, we are LCPS!
Please visit www.studentsfirst.vote for more information and to watch some great videos highlighting proposed bond projects. Go VOTE!
