A big thanks to CNM for inviting our 8th graders to tour the campus as they start to plan their dual credit and college futures! They had a blast seeing everything available for offer and we hope to see many of them enrolled for dual credit courses this fall!

There's only one week left to get your applications in before our lottery is rolled! Get your applications turned in to be considered early! Give your student(s) the best chances by finishing now! Still have questions? Want a last look over campus? Feel free to reach out to us!

With hard work from our community, this year ASE is beyond proud to declare that Character.org has designated us a State School of Character for 2025, making us the first and only school of character in all of New Mexico! We are beyond thrilled to celebrate this achievement!

Wanna catch up with ASE? Read the Friday Phoenix for this week's ASE updates!
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Our final open house before the lottery is tomorrow morning at 10am! Come tour our campus, meet our administration, ask questions, and enjoy some donuts, coffee, and juice as you learn all about our achievements!

ASE has been featured on MSN news for our exciting new grant for our big expansion to the west side! Read here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/albuquerque-school-of-excellence-awarded-federal-grant/ar-AA1ywSoU?ocid=socialshare&cvid=3f8ffc72d8f2447dfffce73103e9dfe5&ei=6
A big thanks to all of our parents and locals who came and showed their skills at our career fair! It was a blast to see all grade levels so engaged with seeing a wide array of potential careers and opportunities! From film to microbiology, we had so many amazing guests!
Want to see more ASE? Come to our open house THIS Saturday at 10am! Donuts, juice, and coffee will be provided as you learn more about our school and tour our building to see if ASE if the best for for your family! Ask questions, see our achievements, and get ready to apply!

Ready for Valentines? Student Council is selling goodies for your valentine this year! Valentines grams are for sale by card and apple pay during lunch periods! treat yourself or your friend a carnation for $2, a bracelet for $3, a teddy bear for $5, or all of the above for $9!

WATCH - THE PHOENIX SPOTLIGHT Season 2 Episode 3 The Present State of Politics in the US Premieres January 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm! https://youtu.be/37Nf64cYuxY
With Editor-in-Chief of Albuquerque School of Excellence's The Phoenix Times, Nicole Briceno's sit-down conversation on the Present State of Politics in the US and its significance to student-journalists at NMPBS-KNME Station with local New Mexico journalists, Laura Paskus and Jeff Proctor. The Phoenix Times' Editorial Board and the Journalism students run the show with guidance from the NMPBS-KNME Network's Technical Staff.

Come by TONIGHT for our second open house at 4:30pm! Tour ASE with our administrators and learn all the amazing features that have led ASE to be nationally recognized multiple times! Dinner will be provided to all attendees as well! We hope to see you there!

Attention ASE!
Due to the weather, school is delayed today, January 13th by 2 hours. Buses will also be delayed by 2 hours, picking up at Manzano Mesa at 9:10am and Silva Lanes at 9:25am. There will be no breakfast today due to this delay, but lunch will be served as normal.

Extra, Extra! The Phoenix Times is back! Read the students' hard work in the October-December edition here!
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Immerse yourself in a world of culture THIS SATURDAY! Come by ASE's Mid/High gymnasium from 10-3 and experience the world through our very own community. Students, families, and local communities will come together to give you a wonderful experience with song, dance, food, and more!
Plan ahead and take a look over the program and vendors here! https://5il.co/347hq

Still deciding about enrolling your student at ASE?
Our next open house will be next week on Wednesday, January 18th at 4:30pm! Take the opportunity to tour the campus with administrators and hear about everything ASE prides itself on over dinner. We hope to see you there!

We hope you had a wonderful break, ASE!
It's time for your phoenix to return to school this week, and we're excited to dive into our second semester refreshed! Due to confusion over the calendar, we would like to clarify to families that all staff and 7-12th grade students will be back tomorrow, January 6th and all K-6 students will return on Tuesday, January 7th.

Happy New Year, ASE!
Ready to help your friends and family find the best education for the 25-26 school year? Be sure to let them know about how great ASE is! From our STEAM curriculum to cubs and sports, we're excited to see our school grow more and more for the new year! For our returning families, Intent to Return forms will be sent via email and can be returned any time in January!
Learn more and start your application now! > https://www.abqse.org/o/abqse/page/application

The Albuquerque School of Excellence (ASE) is seeking a dedicated individual to join our Governing Council and help shape the future of our school community. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership and decision-making processes that ensure ASE continues to provide a high-quality education for all students.
If you are interested in serving as a Governing Council member, please complete the application form linked below by January 10, 2025.
https://5il.co/33foc

Looking ahead to the new year? This January, come out to ASE to celebrate our diversity through some great food, fun games, activities, dance, music, and more!

Our PTO is getting ready for holidays from the heart with homemade crafts for sale at our annual craft fair! Pick up some long-lasting handmade gifts for your holiday with our wide array of vendors next Saturday, December 14th from 10am-3pm! Hope to see you there!

