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LADH will be having an early release on Friday, September 13th due to a Teacher Professional Development. Please pick up students by 11 am. Thank you! LADH tendrá un día corto del viernes, 13 de septiembre debido a un Desarrollo Profesional para los maestros. Por favor recojan a los estudiantes a las 11 am. ¡Gracias!

The Girls Tech Camp: Girlhood Remixed offers girls who have completed fifth grade through those who have graduated eighth grade access to digital tools, not only to help them grow interests in technology but also to allow them to grow as valuable members of their communities by exploring what it means to be a girl today. Camp director Mavis Beckson, a doctoral student in NMSU’s English Department’s Rhetoric and Professional Communication program, describes herself as a “gender advocate with experience in working with non-profits serving to empower and support women's education.” The camps takes place Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14. It is designed to empower girls, enlighten them of the possibilities to create technical projects beyond traditional learning, and bridge the gender gaps existing with respect to technologies. Sponsors include Wells Fargo and the NMSU’s Gender & Sexuality Studies program in the Interdisciplinary Studies Department. The registration fee for each camp is $50 per child, due on the first day of the camp. This camp will end with a public showcasing of the websites, videos and other works created by the girls involved in this year’s program in the early evening of Friday, June 14. To learn more or to register visit: https://girlstechcamp2019.wixsite.com/mysite-1/home

Now accepting applications for incoming students for the 2019-20 school year. Stop by our office or call 575-526-2984 for more information. Ahora aceptando aplicaciones para nuevos estudiantes para el año escolar 2019-20. Pasen por nuestra oficina o hablen al 575-526-2984 para obtener más información.

Dear LADH Families, As you may know, the Public Education Commission (PEC) voted not to renew LADH’s Charter which meant that LADH would close at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. As you know, LADH filed an appeal to the PEC’s decision with the NM Secretary of Education, Dr. Karen Trujillo. Dr. Trujillo has reversed the PEC’s decision and has ordered the conditional approval of LADH’s charter for a period of two years with conditions to be determined by the Charter School Division (CSD). We are very excited to share this news with you and are aware that this also means we must continue to work together as staff, students, and parents, to address our academic deficiencies to ensure LADH continues to serve students them the best education while at LADH. Thank you for all your support, Melissa A. Miranda --------------------------------- Estimadas familias de LADH, Como tal vez sepan, la Comisión de Educación Pública (PEC) votó para no renovar el contrato de charter de LADH lo que significaba que LADH cerraría al final del año escolar 2018-2019. Como saben, LADH apeló la decisión del PEC con la Secretaria de Educación de NM, Dra. Karen Trujillo. La Dra. Trujillo ha revertido la decisión del PEC y ha ordenado la aprobación condicional del contrato charter por un periodo de dos años con condiciones que serán determinadas por la División de Escuelas Charter (CSD). Estamos muy emocionados de compartir esta noticia con ustedes y estamos consientes de que esto significa que debemos continuar trabajando juntos como personal, estudiantes y padres para abordar nuestras deficiencias académicas para asegurarnos que LADH continúe sirviendo a nuestros estudiantes para darles la mejor educación mientras estén en LADH. Gracias por todo su apoyo, Melissa A. Miranda

Dear LADH Families, Mrs. Soriano’s services have been scheduled for Thursday and Friday of this week. Mrs. Soriano’s Rosary will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Holy Cross Catholic Church (1327 N. Miranda St.). The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, March 1, 2019 at 10:00 am at Holy Cross, with the burial taking place right after the services at St. Joseph’s Cemetery (100 S. Espina). The family is requesting that students who attend Mrs. Soriano’s services wear red or their performance attire. Thank you, Melissa A. Miranda Estimadas familias de LADH, El servicio funerario para la Sra. Soriano ha sido programado para el jueves y viernes de esta semana. El rosario para la Sra. Soriano será el jueves, 28 de febrero del 2019 a las 7:00 pm en Holy Cross Catholic Church (1327 N. Miranda St.). El servicio funeral será el viernes, 1 de marzo del 2019 a las 10:00 am en Holy Cross, y el entierro tomará lugar después de los servicios en el cementerio St. Joseph (100 S. Espina). La familia está pidiendo que los estudiantes que atiendan el servicio de la Sra. Soriano se pongan rojo, o sus trajes de presentación. Gracias, Melissa A. Miranda.

Families of LADH, Our appeal hearing was held on February 20, 2019 in Santa Fe, NM in front of the Hearing Officer appointed by the Secretary of Education. Although our attorney did a wonderful job of presenting our case, it is still an uphill battle. The Hearing Officer will make a recommendation to Karen Trujillo, the Secretary of Education, in the next few weeks and Ms. Trujillo will make the final decision about the future of LADH. Notification will be sent home when LADH receives the decision from Ms. Trujillo. Thank you for all of your support!! Melissa A. Miranda Familias de LADH, Nuestra audiencia de apelación fue el 20 de febrero del 2019 en Santa Fe, NM frente al Oficial de Audiencia nombrado por la Secretaria de Educación. Aunque nuestra abogada hizo un excelente trabajo presentando nuestro caso, aun estamos en la batalla. El Oficial de Audiencia hará una recomendación a Karen Trujillo, la Secretaria de Educación, en las próximas semanas y la Srta. Trujillo hará la decisión final sobre el futuro de LADH. Se mandará una notificación a casa cuando LADH reciba la decisión de la Srta. Trujillo. ¡Gracias por todo su apoyo! Melissa A. Miranda

Dear La Academia Dolores Huerta Parents, The Public Education Commission (PEC) met on Tuesday December 11 in Santa Fe and considered La Academia Dolores Huerta’s (LADH) charter renewal application. Unfortunately, the PEC members voted 5-2 for nonrenewal of LADH. The school received official documentation of that decision on December 20, 2018. Ms. Miranda and the Governing Council have sought legal advice from our school attorney regarding appealing the decision to the New Mexico Secretary of Education. We have thirty calendar days to formulate and file the appeal. LADH Governing Council and administration ask you to please monitor the school website, Facebook page, email, and Remind 101 messages as an emergency meeting will be scheduled as soon as our school attorney provides us with her recommendation. LADH needs the support of all parents and students at this time! Please attend the emergency meeting to receive more information. Please allow the administration to use their time and focus to gather all necessary and required information for legal counsel. Any and all questions will be answered to the best of our ability. Thank you, La Academia Dolores Huerta Governing Council -------------------------------------------------------- Estimados Padres de Familia, La comisión de educación pública se reunió el 11 de diciembre para considerer la solicitud de renovar la aplicación de La Academia Dolores Huerta. Desafortunadamente la comisión decidió en un voto de 5-2 de no renovarla. La documentación oficial fue recibida el 20 de diciembre. La Sra. Miranda y el consejo gobernante han solicitado consejo legal del abojado para apelar la decision a la Secretaria de Educación de Nuevo México. Tenemos treinta días para formular y presentar la apelación. El consejo gobernante y la administración piden que por favor revisen la página web de la escuela, Facebook, correo electrónico, y mensajes de Remind ya que una junta de emergencia sera programada en cuanto el abogado nos provea su recomendación. La Academia Dolores Huerta necesita el apoyo de todos los padres y estudiantes. Le pedimos asistir a la junta de emergencia para obtener mas información. Pedimos que permitan a la administracion el tiempo necesario para obtener toda la información que requiere el abogado. Contestaremos sus preguntas de acuerdo a nuestra abilidad. Gracias, El consejo gobernante de La Academia Dolores Huerta

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La Academia Dolores Huerta Middle School: A Dual Language Charter Middle School with a tradition of excellence in academics, visual and performing arts has the following position vacancies: Science Teacher

• Valid New Mexico teacher license
• Bilingual/TESOL endorsement preferred

Conjunto Teachers

• Valid New Mexico teacher license
• Bilingual Preferred

Ballet Folklorico Teacher

• Valid New Mexico teacher license
• Bilingual Preferred

Please send a letter of interest and resume to: La Academia Dolores Huerta Attn: Melissa Miranda 400 Bell Ave Las Cruces, NM 88005 La Academia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, National Origin, Age, Sex, Marital Status, or handicap in compliance with federal and state laws.

REMINDER: New Student Orientation is today at our new building located at 400 W. Bell Ave. from 6 to 7 pm. Get familiarized with the building and talk to our teachers! Hope to see you here! RECORDATORIO: Orientación para estudiantes nuevos es hoy en nuestro nuevo edificio en 400 W. Bell Ave. de 6 a 7 pm. ¡Familiarícese con el edificio y platique con nuestros maestros! ¡Aquí los vemos!

Our phones are now working at our new location. The number is the same as before: 575-526-2984. Thank you.

Click below for PDFs containing more information:

• New Student Orientation Parent Letter - July 31, 6pm - 7pm
• Return Student Orientation Parent Letter - July 30, 5:30pm - 7pm

Click below to view PDFs for more information:

• Facility FAQ English
• Facility FAQ Part 2 - English
• Facility FAQ Spanish
• Facility FAQ Part 2 - Spanish
• Bell Schedule
• Calendar

Dear Parents/Guardians of LADH, As some of you may know, LADH has been trying to acquire a new facility for several years in order to comply with state statue. In April, LADH was presented with a wonderful opportunity of leasing a current facility from Las Cruces Public Schools. In order to lease the facility, LADH has been working with the state, LCPS, and LADH governing council to obtain the necessary documents/permission to ensure LADH acquired the new building. On July 1, 2018, LADH moved into the new facility located at 400 W. Bell Ave. Therefore, LADH will continue to operate at its new location beginning with the 2018-19 school year. A tour of the facility for our families will be scheduled in the future; however, a date has not been scheduled at this time. We will be notifying you as soon as a date has been schedule. Please accept my apologies for the delay in notifying our LADH families of the sudden move. Due to the move, our phone lines are currently out of order; however, please feel free to email us: Dalia at dgallegos@ladh.org; Mirna at mrodriguez@ladh.org, and/or myself at mmiranda@ladh.org. We will continue to keep you updated on the facility tour and the telephone situations. This is an exciting time for LADH and I cannot wait for you to see the facility and get to know the surrounding community. Thank you for your patience, Melissa A. Miranda Head Administrator ------------------------------------------------------ Estimados padres/guardianes de LADH, Como algunos de ustedes saben, LADH ha estado tratando de adquirir un local nuevo por varios años para poder cumplir con los estatutos requeridos por el estado. En abril, LADH fue presentada con una oportunidad maravillosa de arrendar un local de las escuelas públicas de Las Cruces (LCPS). A fin de arrendar este local, LADH ha estado trabajando con el estado, LCPS, y la mesa directiva de LADH para obtener los documentos y permisos necesarios para asegurar que LADH obtuviera el edificio nuevo. El 1 de julio del 2018, LADH se mudo al local nuevo localizado en 400 W. Bell Ave. Por los tanto, LADH continuará operando en su nuevo local comenzando con el año escolar 2018-19. Una gira del local para nuestras familias será programada en el futuro; sin embargo, una fecha no ha sido programada en este momento. Les notificaremos en cuanto se haya programado una fecha. Por favor acepten mis disculpas por la demora en notificar a nuestras familias de LADH del cambio repentino. Debido a nuestro cambio, por el momento nuestras líneas telefónicas no están en servicio; sin embargo siéntanse libres de mandarnos mensajes por correo electrónico: Dalia a dgallegos@ladh.org; Mirna a mrodriguez@ladh.org y/o a mí a mmiranda@ladh.org. Continuaremos informándoles sobre la gira del local y de nuestra situación telefónica. Este es un momento emocionante para LADH y me emociona que pronto vean el local y puedan conocer la comunidad que nos rodea. Gracias por su paciencia, Melissa A. Miranda Administradora

The Governing Council meeting scheduled for July 12 has been cancelled. Thank You.