Students at Eisenhower Middle School are invited to test games created by Info Tech students and leave a review. Jackie Matsko, information technology teacher at EMS, wrote on the school’s website that 26 games are available. To restart a game, simply refresh the screen to return to the start screen. A document created by Matsko includes links to the games, game previews and descriptions foe each one; log in is required to access the document. Students are invited to play and review as many as they wish. The review process is anonymous and will give Info Tech students who created…
Author: Tracy Goldizen
Tracy Goldizen
Tracy Goldizen is the editor of the Neighborhood Journal. She has more than 15 years of experience in journalism, including writing and photography as well as serving as the editor of several magazine publications before joining the NJ staff. Her work has won several awards in Iowa. Contact her at tgoldizen@neighborhoodjournal.com.
Eisenhower Middle School has a new principal. Jonathan Saiz, who had been serving as interim principal for Victor Sanchez, has been appointed to the post, and he recently announced it in a letter to the school’s community that was posted on its website. “It is with great enthusiasm that I have been appointed as your principal,” he wrote. “During these past five weeks, I have been listening to people who are closest to the work and have learned so much. Eisenhower Middle School is truly a spectacular place to learn and grow! “As a collaborative leader, I will work with…
Graduation week for Eldorado High School is next week, and seniors have a variety of activities leading up to the big event. The mandatory Senior Exit survey is due Wednesday, May 4. All graduating seniors are required to fill out the survey, which can be found in the Counseling Google Classroom. All textbooks, library books, ChromeBooks, uniforms and other EHS property must be returned after finals are completed. Those needing textbooks or ChromeBooks for AP tests will be given an extension. The Honors Assembly practice is set for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11. The assembly begins at 9:45 a.m. Thursday,…
Let your student go full STEAM ahead this summer. Registration is open for the Summer STEAM Experience. The program is a free, 12-day engineering and computer science-based program for students of Albuquerque Public Schools currently in sixth through eighth grade. Participants will travel to the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center early in the program to learn about challenges the center faces that can be addressed through computer science-based engineering solutions. They will then design a prototype solution from one of three pathways: eTextiles, robotics or 3-D printing) in a camplike environment at their school site. They will then return to…
Elementary students of Albuquerque Public Schools have the opportunity to show off their artwork. The opening reception for the Art is Elementary show is 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at the Berna Facio Professional Development Complex, 3315 Louisiana Blvd. NE. The annual multi-media art show features the work of students in kindergarten through eighth grade, running from April 29 to May 17. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, contact Denise Rudd at 505-880-8249 ext. 88034 or denise.rudd@aps.edu or Michelle Sanches St. Andres at 505-880-8249 ext.…
The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of April 15-21 in the NE Heights area within a one-mile radius of the center of Eisenhower Area. There were a total of 27 incidents reported by crimemapping.com for the week. SUSP PERS/VEHS 5400 BLOCK VISTA SANDIA NE 4-15-2022 6:57 AM MISSING PERSON 10700 BLOCK ACADEMY RD NE 4-15-2022 8:45 AM FIGHT INPROGRESS 6200 BLOCK ANTIGUA NE 4-16-2022 2:03 AM LOUD MUSIC 5100 BLOCK MESA DEL OSO RD NE 4-16-2022 4:15 AM ONSITE TRAFFIC 6900 BLOCK PAPAYA ST NE 4-16-2022 10:07 AM TRAFF ACC NO INJ CARRUTHERS ST NE…
Eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed a familiar sight in the recent trailer for season four of “Stranger Things.” In the trailer, main characters Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) and Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) walk by a school named Lenora Hills High School when in actuality it is Albuquerque’s Eldorado High School. A side-by-side comparison of the high school featured in the trailer matches with Google Street View images of EHS. However, additional locations used in the series won’t be revealed until they are released on screen. According to an August 2021 press release from the New Mexico Film Office, the popular…
Albuquerque Public Schools is hosting an African American Youth Empowerment Summit as April comes to a close. The virtual event is set for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 30. The summit allows high school students to connect with others throughout the district will also being something then can add to a college application or resume. It will focus on leadership, how to become a strong ally, and building cultural understanding and community networks. Participating students will receive a certificate of participation signed by Superintendent Scott Elder. The district says that although the event is targeted, in part, toward Black and African-American…
The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of April 8-14 in the NE Heights area within a one-mile radius of the center of Eisenhower Area. There were a total of 23 incidents reported by crimemapping.com for the week. Traffic stops are not included in this report. FAMILY DISPUTE 10700 BLOCK ACADEMY RD NE 4-8-2022 8:57 AM TRAFF ACC NO INJ 4700 BLOCK MORRIS ST NE 4-8-2022 11:05 AM SUSP PERS/VEHS 5800 BLOCK LOWELL ST NE 4-8-2022 7:19 PM FAMILY DISPUTE 5800 BLOCK EUBANK BL NE 4-8-2022 9:21 PM THEFT/FRAUD/EMBE 11400 BLOCK MOROCCO RD NE 4-8-2022 10:40…
Join Albuquerque Public Schools at the Spring Wellness Festival.The free event features on-site Medicaid and SNAP enrollment, health education, prizes, snacks and more. It runs from noon to 5 p.m. May 3 at the APS City Center, 6400 Uptown Blvd. NE.In addition to Medicaid and SNAP enrollment, those qualified will also be able to enroll in LIHEAP energy assistance and TANF (cash assistance) programs. Bilingual staff will be available. A Medicare specialist will also be available to field questions on options. Other resources include representatives from beWellnm providing information on financial assistance and education for affordable health insurance options; local providers…