OC MAS Secondary Newsletter - May 3
Your Bi-Weekly Newsletter for Grades 5-9
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL - DR. O'NEIL B. ANKLE
Dear MAS Families,
We are approaching the mid-point of the fall semester, and since the start, we have been doing everything possible to ensure that your children receive a high-quality education — the MAS way. As you know, the partnership between home and school is a crucial component in delivering the best education to all students.
With that in mind, I encourage all parents to actively support their children, helping them to be their best. When families and educators work together with a common goal, it makes the educational process much more effective and less challenging.
Remember, the doors of MAS are always open to you. We invite you to come and sit with your children to get a glimpse of what’s happening in the classroom. We would love to welcome you in and show you the learning environment in action.
Lastly, as you send your children to school each day, please remind them that they are on a Mission — one that will help them Achieve and ultimately make them Successful. This is an affirmation I hope will echo in their hearts and minds. Why not make it your mission as well?
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Sincerely,
Dr. O'Neil B. Ankle
Middle and Secondary School Leader
MAS Old Coors Campus
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER
Amarii Janice – 7th Grade (UNM cohort)
Congratulations!
Keep striving for excellence. You are created for greatness.
Evenlyn Hickman – 7th Grade (NMSU cohort)
Congratulations!
Keep striving for excellence. You are destined to conquer the world.
BOOK DONATION BENEFITS 5TH GRADERS
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Books On the Bosque, an Albuquerque-based independent bookstore, and Books Beyond the Bosque — the store’s fundraising arm dedicated to providing books to students in under-served communities — MAS students recently had the chance to participate in a book giveaway!
The books featured in the giveaway were The Daggers of Ire by J.C. Cervantes and Farewell Cuba, Mi Isla by Alexandra Diaz — both novels by authors of color and featuring characters that reflect our students’ diverse backgrounds. This thoughtful selection helps our students see themselves in the stories they read, deepening their connection to literature and fostering a love of reading.
While this was our first collaboration with Books on the Bosque, the response from students was so positive that we are already looking forward to more of the same in the future.
A huge thank you to MAS Managing Director of Humanities Ms. Amanda Kayte for facilitating this special event. And, of course, a heartfelt thank you to Books on the Bosque for supporting our efforts to bring the joy of reading to our community!
UPDATE: AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE
“School attendance: A building block to student achievement.” ~ Unknown
Our goal for average daily attendance is 95%. When students in a grade level meet this goal for a full week, they earn a Dress Down Day the following Monday. If they reach 100% attendance on any given day, they earn a Dress Down Day the next day!
For September, the average daily attendance for each grade level was:
- 5th grade: 93%
- 6th grade: 93%
- 7th grade: 92%
- 8th grade: 91%
Overall average: 92%
As you can see, all grade levels are currently below our 95% goal. Compared to August, we’ve seen a 2% decline. Please help ensure your child attends school every day — Attendance Matters Every Day! Consistent attendance is essential for students to be well-prepared for their state and internal exams.
PARENTS: FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
- Be a motivator. Inspire your children through your actions and support.
- Be the leader in your home and let your children see you as a role model.
- Build your children's confidence by encouraging them to strive for greatness.
- Never let your children feel unsupported.
- Be their biggest fan in the grandstand of life — cheer them on, no matter what.
- Live for your children. Be the mirror they look into for inspiration.
- Always expect greatness — mediocrity should have no place in your home.
- If you need support for your children's growth and development, seek it out. Help is always available.
IMPORTANT DATES
Fall Break is next week. Here’s what you need to know:
- Monday, October 14, 2024: Indigenous Peoples’ Day (school holiday - no school for students or staff)
- Tuesday, October 15 – Wednesday, October 16, 2024: Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)
- Thursday, October 17 – Friday, October 18, 2024: Staff Professional Development (No School for Students)
Looking Ahead:
October 23, 2024
Monthly Food Pantry (at the Yale Campus but open to all MAS families)
HOW TO REACH YOUR MAS OLD COORS CAMPUS EDUCATIONAL TEAM
Secondary School Leader (Principal):
Dr. O'Neil B. Ankle
oneil.ankle@mascharterschool.com
5th Grade
PETE PHILLIPS: Pete.phillips@mascharterschool.com
ELLA KURLAND: Ella.kurland@mascharterschool.com
LIZ GARCIA: Liz.garcia@mascharterschool.com
CASIE PERKINS: Casie.perkins@mascharterschool.com
VICTOR CARILLO (5th/6th): Victor.carillo@mascharterschool.com
ABRAHAM RIMBERT (5th/6th): Abraham.rimbert@mascharterschool.com
EDGIN MONERA: Edgin.monera@mascharterschool.com
6th Grade
TARIK BLACKWELL: Tarik.blackwell@mascharterschool.com
PHOEBE RANCES: Phoebe.rances@mascharterschool.com
LATONYA WOODSON: Latonya.woodson@mascharterschool.com
TONY KING: Tony.king@mascharterschool.com
LaFLAVIA BLACK: Laflavia.black@mascharterschool.com
7th Grade
SETH PACKER: Seth.packer@mascharterschool.com
MANICKAM ANDAL: Manickam.andal@mascharterschool.com
SHARON ALI: Sharon.ali@mascharterschool.com
DYLAN GREGORY: Dylan.gregory@mascharterschool.com
MONTEZA HEPBURN: Monteza.hepburn@mascharterschool.com
LANIKA RODRIGUEZ: Lanika.rodriguez@mascharterschool.com
8th Grade
SPANDANA CHANDOLU: Spandana.chandolu@mascharterschool.com
MICHAEL CARRASCO: Michael.carrasco@mascharterschool.com
CEEMA GUYADEEN: Ceema.guyadeen@mascharterschool.com
MELANIE ROSARIO: Melanie.Rosario@mascharterschool.com
JUSTIS VINING: Justis.vining@mascharterschool.com
SAVANNAH LOPRESTI: Savannah.lopresti@mascharterschool.com
Intervention: GABRIEL LITTLE: Gabriel.little@mascharterschool.com