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Good afternoon parents,
Please see the newsletter that will be coming home today with the students as it has important updates and STAAR testing information dates. For easy reference I have also attached the Parent & Family Engagement calendar.
We hope you all enjoy this Spring Break and are eager to see you all when we return on March 16th!
Sincerely,
Ms. Garcia

Good afternoon, 5th–8th grade parents,
Please note that Deputy Philip will be visiting our campus to hold an assembly with our students on March 16th,2025. During this presentation, he will speak about several important topics listed in the flyer above. Students will also be bringing a copy of the flyer home as a reminder.
It is very important that all students are present for this presentation, as it will take place on the first day after Spring Break.
As always, we encourage all students to attend school, and especially those in the grade levels participating in this important assembly.
Sincerely,
Ms. Garcia

Good morning, Parents

Happy Thursday!

We are excited that Spring Break is just around the corner, and, as always, we want to inspire you to explore the free and affordable activities that await in our beautiful city of Houston. Check out the links included in this post to uncover the amazing experiences you can enjoy together as a family.

Spring Break: Family-Friendly Things To Do In Houston

https://www.visithoustontexas.com/blog/post/spring-break-family-friendly-things-to-do-in-houston/

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft:

https://crafthouston.org/event/hccc-spring-break-2026/

Address:4848 Main St., Houston, TX 77002

From Tuesday through Friday, 11 AM – 1 PM, participants can experiment with different materials, tools, and techniques through hands-on activities led by teaching artists and volunteers. Families are also invited to spend time in the galleries sketching, looking at art, and talking with experienced docents.

Visitors can explore the current exhibition, Clutch City Craft, as well as our resident artist studios, to gain insight into the inspirations and artistic processes of working artists. HCCC Spring Break is free and open to the public.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES (Available from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM each day)
Tuesday, March 10: Polymer Clay Miniatures
Wednesday, March 11: Nature Weavings with Contemporary Handweavers of Houston
Thursday, March 12: Cyanotypes with Houston Center for Photography
Friday, March 13: Paper Marbling with Shaving Cream

HANDS-ON HOUSTON: WOODEN TOY CARS
www.wwch.org
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 11:00 am – to 3:00 pm
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Address: 4848 Main St., Houston, TX 77002

Learn how to assemble a pre-prepared wooden toy using a jig and hammer, then use paint to give it a personalized design!

Our generous collaborators at WCH have spent months preparing for this event—one of our most popular! —by tracing car patterns on wood, cutting them out with a band saw, drilling holes for the windows and wheel axles, routing them, and sanding the cars on a belt sander. Supplies are limited, so come early to build and decorate your car, then test it out on an on-site ramp and race your friends!

Dear parents,

Friendly reminder tomorrow, March 5, is the LAST DAY to turn in money for Spring Pictures. Please make sure money is sent with the student and turned into the teacher.

Picture Day- March 6, 2026

If you have not received a picture day flyer, they will be available at the front office.

Good morning parents!! I am leaving a bit of information about an even Harris County Public Health has coming up soon ⤵️
Make plans to join us for Wellness on Wheels on March 14; a free, family-friendly event focused on keeping our community healthy and connected.

🕙 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Community of Faith Church, 1024 Pinemont Dr., Houston, TX 77091

We’ll have:
• Vaccinations
• Dental screenings
• Breast and cervical cancer screenings
• Free food boxes
• Referrals to local health and social services

Enjoy live music, games, face painting, and plenty of fun activities that bring the whole community together. 🎉

Good Afternoon Parents,
Intent to Return forms go home today. This form lets us know if your student will return to APV-FFL next school year. If the student has a sibling that you would like to enroll, please make sure to include them on this form. Please complete and return it to the teacher as soon as you can. All forms are due no later than Friday, March 6th.

Good morning parents,

Just a reminder, the date for the parent presentation has moved. The new date will be Friday, March 20th, 2026. This meeting will still be conducted via Teams however will be an evening session taking place from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. We truly would appreciate your attendance.

Reading Across America

Parents, I encourage you to have conversations with your children and to assure them that there is support available when we go through difficult situations and that everyone goes through challenges, changes, and difficult situations in life, but that we must learn to develop positive and healthy techniques that support us to grow with a healthy mind and a healthy body.

Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is observed annually on March 1st in the U.S. and globally to increase education, reduce stigma, and support those struggling with self-harm. It promotes understanding that this behavior is a sign of emotional distress, urging awareness and empathy.

Read Across America Week

El concierto comenzará alrededor de la 1:30.

Good morning parents,

Please see the newsletter that was sent home this week. However, please note that the parent presentation 3/2 – has been changed to 3/20. For easier reference I have attached the March Parent Family Engagement Calendar.

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Good morning parents,

Please pardon this update, the date for the parent presentation has moved. The new date will be Friday, March 20th, 2026. This meeting will still be conducted via Teams however will be an evening session taking place from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. We truly would appreciate your attendance.

Good afternoon, parents,

I hope you are doing well.

We would like to inform you that, in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidelines, we are committed to fulfilling the Parent Notification requirements set forth by Public Law. This involves providing you with important information regarding our teachers’ credentials and qualifications.

We highly encourage you to take a few moments to review the document. Should you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to reach out to us at school. We would be more than happy to assist you and can arrange for you to speak with Ms. Mukerji, School Principal and Interim Superintendent.

Please note that this is the official second-semester notification document, as mandated; the first one was posted on August 14, 2025. Thank you for your support in your child’s education.

Respectfully,

Join us!
Meeting with the Principal
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Online via TEAMS

Good afternoon parents, here are the menús for the month of March 2026. Thank you
Enjoy your summer vacation week to the fullest! ☀️

Meeting with the Principal Agenda

Agenda de la Junta con la Directora

Join us!
Meeting with the Principal
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Online via TEAMS

Good morning parents,

Just a friendly reminder this upcoming Monday we will be having a digital parent presentation on March 2, 2026. The topic is over Self-Injury Awareness and the meeting will begin at 8:30 am via Teams’. As this is an important topic we would like to invite all parents able to attend via the link below.

Reminder
Join us!
Meeting with the Principal
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Online via TEAMS

WEDNESDAY – Everyone can wear black to represent unity.

THURSDAY – Come dressed in your best outfit to celebrate jazz music.

FRIDAY – Wear yellow, red, or green to represent the different African flags, or wear African attire.
(It is also Western Day, so students may choose one theme or combine both themed days.)

CDC Return to School / Fever-Free Guidelines

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

🩹 When to Stay Home
• Students should stay home if they are sick with symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or other symptoms that could spread illness or prevent participation in school activities.

🌡️ Fever-Free Rule
• A child **can return to school when they have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medicine) for at least 24 hours.
• “Fever-free” means no fever without the use of medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen.

👩‍⚕️ Other Considerations
• In addition to being fever-free, the person should:
• Be well enough to participate in school activities.
• Have other symptoms improved (like cough or congestion) — according to local health policies

Good morning parents,
As we begin to enter the month of March, we would like to invite you to a digital parent presentation on Self-Injury Awareness. This is an important topic, and we kindly ask that all families make an effort to participate.
The presentation will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, via Teams, and will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
We hope to see you there!
Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

🎉 What a wonderful way to wrap up Black History Month! This final week is all about celebrating the incredible themes we’ve explored together. We’re encouraging our students to dive in, embrace the spirit of the week, and make these last few days truly memorable. 🌟 Thank you for your continued support in making this such a meaningful month for our classroom! 🙌

Reminder
Join us!
Meeting with the Principal
Wednesday, February 26, 2026, at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Online via TEAMS

AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS LONE FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT

Amigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Housing and Education Corporation, (APV-FFL) has named Mr. Justin Fuentes M. Ed. as the lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools. This decision was made at the February 17 meeting of the Board and concludes a seven month long thorough review process that attracted interest from exceptional leaders from across Texas. Fuentes, currently serves as Chief of Schools/Chief of Operations at Raul Yzaguirre School for Success (RYSS). Fuentes is a seasoned educator whose experience spans the classroom as a secondary Mathematics teacher, as a school principal and as a district C-suite leader. He has been recognized as a USDOE Blue Ribbon principal, opened three new schools at RYSS over three years, and increased the number of A-rated campuses at RYSS from 1 to 5 in 2025.
“We are confident in our decision as a Board that Fuentes reflects the mission and values of APV-FFL,” said Board President Rose Mary Valencia. “Throughout this process, we were intentional about selecting a leader who complements our existing leadership team, understands our APV-FFL community, and prioritizes student academic achievement.”
Fuentes’s career spans more than 28 years in education with 23 years in District leadership roles, 11 years in high-level cabinet member roles and 8 years as a principal. He received his Bachelor of Science-Mathematics/Minor: Secondary Education degree from the University of Houston in 1999, and achieved a Master’s in Education Administration from the University of Houston in 2003.
In accordance with state law requiring a 21 day waiting period, at its March 24th meeting, the Board may officially vote to employ Fuentes as Superintendent of Schools. The search process was conducted by The K12 Search Group, which guided trustees through a comprehensive and thoughtful superintendent search.

Hello parents,
Please read the information from the board of directors about the Superintendent Lone Finalist

Join us TODAY for an exciting Math and Science Night from 5:00–6:30 PM!

Don’t miss your chance to win one of our beautiful baskets! (Remember, a parent or guardian must be present to win.)

Even better, your student will earn a FREE dress pass!

Come ready for hands-on fun, learning, and prizes! Enjoy complimentary cookies and juice!

We can’t wait to see you there!

We are very excited to celebrate our Math and Science Night this afternoon from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Parents, please join us. We will enjoy:

Fun Math Activities
Exciting Science Activities
Beautiful Baskets Raffle (Please remember that a parent or guardian must be present at the time of the drawing in order to participate.)
Complimentary Juice and Cookies

We look forward to seeing you for an afternoon full of learning and fun! 😊

🚨 IMPORTANT MEDICATION NOTICE 🚨

🛑 BY STATE LAW 🛑

Students are NOT allowed to bring any medication to school without proper documentation.

This includes:
❌ Over-the-counter medications (Tylenol, cough syrup, allergy meds, etc.)
❌ Prescription medications

➡️ ALL medications must be:
✔️ Brought to the school by a parent or legal guardian
✔️ Accompanied by required documentation and consent forms
✔️ Properly labeled with the student’s name and dosage instructions

❗ This policy is in place to keep all students safe.

📍 Please contact the school office or nurse with any questions.

Good morning parents please join me today at 8:15 am for an educational session through teams ☺️ I’ll be waiting for you all! ☺️

MATH AND SCIENCE NIGHT

Join us for our Math and Science Night

Date: February 20, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy:
• Fun Math Activities
• Exciting Science Activities
• Beautiful Baskets Raffle
• Complimentary Juice and Cookies

We look forward to seeing you there!

Test Day: 2nd
Today is a testing day for 2nd garde. Please make every effort to ensure your children attend school if possible, as these assessments are important for their progress.
If you plan to pick your child up early, please keep testing schedules in mind so we can avoid interruptions.

MATH AND SCIENCE NIGHT

Join us for our Math and Science Night

Date: February 20, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy:
• Fun Math Activities
• Exciting Science Activities
• Beautiful Baskets Raffle
• Complimentary Juice and Cookies

We look forward to seeing you there!

Good morning parents please join me Friday February 20 at 8:15 am for an educational session through teams ☺️ I’ll be waiting for you all! ☺️

Test Day: 3rd-8th
Today is a testing day for most grade levels. Please make every effort to ensure your children attend school if possible, as these assessments are important for their progress.
If you plan to pick your child up early, please keep testing schedules in mind so we can avoid interruptions.

Good morning APV-FFL Families
We would like to share important information about resources available to families in need of support. If you are facing difficulties and require meals for your children, please feel free to visit the link below to apply.
Kids Meals is an excellent organization that is dedicated to supporting families, and we sincerely hope you find their services beneficial.
Please see the other resources attached to the post.
Thank you!

The slideshow from our festival on February 7th are available at the following link:
Thank you to everyone who made this event such a great success!!!

Reminder
Board Meeting Notice for February 17, 2026, at 5:30 pm.

MATH AND SCIENCE NIGHT

Join us for our Math and Science Night

Date: February 20, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy:
• Fun Math Activities
• Exciting Science Activities
• Beautiful Baskets Raffle
• Complimentary Juice and Cookies

We look forward to seeing you there!

Good afternoon parents,

We would like to inform you we sent home the following newsletters home today with the students. Along with the newsletter students received the Rodeo purchase bundles to assist with ticket deals. Students also received a museum pass to utilize for the Children Museum. For easier reference I have added the parent family engagement calendar.

See you all Tuesday when we return, please enjoy this small break and be safe!

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Parents, we kindly ask for your cooperation in following the procedure for picking up your children who are walking home.

While in line, please remain in your designated spot and avoid saving a place for someone who arrives later; this disrupts the line’s flow and is unfair to those who have been waiting.

Furthermore, the time spent picking up your children should not be used for discussions with teachers; if you wish to talk to them, please send a message via ClassDojo and arrange an appointment.

Lastly, parents, please follow the line rules. It is not fair for certain parents to skip ahead when they have not joined the line, as this is disrespectful and may create tension with those following the guidelines.

Thank you

Reminder:
Board Meeting Notice for February 17, 2026, at 5:30 pm.

Good morning, parents! We will begin the SHAC meeting shortly. Please enter through the cafeteria.

Good morning parents,

This is a reminder that tomorrow Tuesday, 2/10 at 9:00 am we will be holding our SHAC meeting in the APV-FFL cafeteria. This is a meeting held quarterly, where we discuss important topics such as the school’s health and wellness, parent and family engagement, building operations, physical education, nutrition, and upcoming updates. To maintain a focused environment for our discussions and due to safety protocols, we kindly ask that small children do not attend.

We hope to see you there!

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Good afternoon parents,

As you know this coming Tuesday will be our 3rd SHAC meeting. Provided above is the agenda. The meeting will be held in the APV-FFL cafeteria from 9:00 am – 10:30 am. We hope to see you there.

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

See you tomorrow!🤠

Good morning parents. Our festival will be this Saturday, February 7th. There will be a pre-sale for tickets this week. Tickets will be sold in groups of 4 for $3. Tickets can be used for our school’s sale of food and for events.
Tickets will also be on sale the day of the festival but in groups of 3 tickets for $3.

Good morning, here are the price lists for the festival. We will only be accepting tickets for food and games, NOT CASH.

Good morning parents,
These will be some of our attractions at our festival. These flyers were created by students in tehcnology class.

🚨 IMPORTANT MEDICATION NOTICE 🚨

🛑 BY STATE LAW 🛑

Students are NOT allowed to bring any medication to school without proper documentation.

This includes:
❌ Over-the-counter medications (Tylenol, cough syrup, allergy meds, etc.)
❌ Prescription medications

➡️ ALL medications must be:
✔️ Brought to the school by a parent or legal guardian
✔️ Accompanied by required documentation and consent forms
✔️ Properly labeled with the student’s name and dosage instructions

❗ This policy is in place to keep all students safe.

📍 Please contact the school office or nurse with any questions.

Good morning parents. Our festival will be this Saturday, February 7th.
There will be a pre-sale for tickets this week. Tickets will be sold in groups of 4 for $3. Tickets can be used for our school’s sale of food and for games.
Tickets will also be on sale the day of the festival but in groups of 3 tickets for $3.

Good afternoon middle school parents,

This is just a reminder to submit the notification form for the Youth Tobacco Survey if you are not allowing your student to participate in the survey. Please note these were sent home to all middle school students 1/23, and only the students who submit the notification signed will not be given the survey. Otherwise if you will allow your students to be part of the survey please ignore this message.

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Please join us in saying THANK YOU to our wonderful counselor, Ms. Zelaya. Her dedication and support to our students, families, and staff are invaluable.

Attention Parents!

After-School Clubs are back to their regular schedule this week.
Monday – Thursday from 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm.

Parents, please ensure your student is picked up no later than 5:00 pm.

Good morning parents,

Our SHAC meeting will be coming up February 10th at 9:00 AM in the APV-FFL cafeteria.. This is a meeting held quarterly, where we discuss important topics such as the school’s health and wellness, parent and family engagement, building operations, physical education, nutrition, and upcoming updates. To maintain a focused environment for our discussions and due to safety protocols, we kindly ask that small children do not attend.

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Good morning parents,

To clear up the confusion, the Friends for Life Festival is a free entry however activities, food and snacks will require tickets to receive. We are currently selling tickets both in person and as well as digitally. Attached is an updated ticket list to assist.

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Attention Parents!

After-School Clubs are back to their regular schedule this week.
Monday – Thursday from 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm.

Parents, please ensure your student is picked up no later than 5:00 pm.

Good morning parents. Our festival will be this Saturday, February 7th. There will be a pre-sale for tickets this week. Tickets will be sold in groups of 4 for $3. Tickets can be used for our school’s sale of food and for events.
Tickets will also be on sale the day of the festival but in groups of 3 tickets for $3.

Dear parents,

Saturday Tutorials start tomorrow, January 31.
From: 8:00 am – 12:00pm

Parent, please ensure to pick up your student at 12:00pm.
Thank you.

Board Meeting Notice for February 6, 2026

Good afternoon parents,

Attached above is the semi-monthly newsletter that were sent home today. For easy access I will be posting them digitally here along with adding the Parent Family Engagement Calendar for the Month of February.

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

National School Choice Week:

BACK IN STOCK!

We have all sizes available for hoodie jackets, fleece jackets, P.E. white shirt, and P.E. pants.

They will be available to purchase at the front office between
8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
CASH ONLY. If possible, please bring exact change.

Hoodie Jacket: $48
Fleece Jacket: $32
PE Pants: $20
PE Shirt: $12

Thank you for your support!

Good afternoon parents,

Please pardon the delay, just a reminder we will be having small token rewards for tomorrow 1/29/2026. This will be taking place during the student’s lunch time. Please remind the students to bring their tokens and or give them their tokens if you held onto them for safe keeping.

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Good morning parents, here are the menús for the month of February 2026. Thank you

Good morning parents, we are accumulating many belongings and running out of space. Please pick up any items that belong to you today. We will be op e until 3:15pm today. Thank you.

Cold weather can lead to serious health risks like hypothermia or frostbite. 🥶

If you have to go outside, make sure you’re dressed for the chill:

• A scarf or knit mask to cover your face and mouth
• A hat to keep heat in
• Mittens or gloves for your hands
• A water-resistant coat
• Water-resistant boots
• Several layers of loose-fitting clothing
• Stay safe, stay warm, and check on loved ones.

Good morning, Parents

Here is the video promoting the importance of having choices in education.

Dear Parents
Students who wear yellow and/or kind clothing will be able to wear jeans.

Good afternoon, Parents,

I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to remind you about our National School Choice Week. I know it’s disappointing we couldn’t wear our KIND outfits today, but I’m excited to share that we can still show our spirit by combining it with our YELLOW Day tomorrow!

Let’s come together to celebrate the wonderful opportunity we have to choose Amigos Por Vida – Friends For Life public Charter Schools as an amazing choice for your children’s education.

Thank you for your continued support.
We will see you tomorrow!

Dear Parents and Students,

School will be open tomorrow, January 27th, at regular school hours.
Stay safe and warm and we will see you tomorrow.

Dear Parents and Students,
Hope everyone is safe and warm. We will be open tomorrow at regular school hours. Parents, as the temperatures will be still low and it will be cold, students can wear thick jackets to keep them warm. They will be excused from wearing the school jackets. All after school activities will be cancelled.
See you all tomorrow.
Stay warm!

Good morning APV-FFL Families

We hope you and your family are well.

We understand how challenging these freezing days can be, so we want to share the emergency services and phone numbers available in the city.

On behalf of everyone at APV-FFL, we sincerely hope that all our families remain safe and cared for during this time.

Houston Police Department: 311 or 713-884-3131 (non-emergency line) If you need to be rescued, display a towel or sheet in a prominent spot, such as on a door or window, so you can be spotted, as addresses may be hidden or otherwise difficult to see.

United States Coast Guard: 713-578-3000 (Coast Guard Air Station Houston) 281-464-4851

Center Point Energy: 713-659-2111
https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/about-us/news/2162

Important National Assistance Phone Numbers
• 211—Community services and information (assistance with damages)
• 311—Municipal government services (report debris)
• 411—Directory assistance
• 511—Traffic information
• 611—Phone company
• 711—TDD and Relay for the Deaf
• 811—Call before you dig (Underground public utility location)
• 911—Emergency services (police, fire, EMS)

FEMA: Registration – 1-800-621-3362

National Emergency Child Locator Center: 1-866-908-9570

American Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS

Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990

State Bar of Texas:Legal Hotline – 1-800-504-7030

In case of a fire or medical emergency, call 911.

• Roadside Assistance 1-800-525-5555

• TxDOT statewide road closures 1-800-452-9292

National Child Locator Center: 1-866-908-9570

American Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS

Disaster Emergency Hotline: 1-800-985-5990

State Bar of Texas: Legal Hotline: 1-800-504-7030

If you are having thoughts of self-harm, call 911.

You can also call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

Good evening wonderful parents!
School has been canceled for Monday January 26th due to the winter storm coming in.

Just some advice so you remain safe:

Let all of your faucets drip a little bit (turn it on the hot water for this) until the freeze passes. A high water bill is nothing compared to replacing plumbing. Dripping water will prevent a pipe bursting and flooding your home.

Open all cabinets to allow air to circulate and keep pipes above freezing. Again to prevent a pipe bursting.

Do NOT use a stove to keep your house warm. This could cause a house fire or gas poisoning. Use a safe space heater or propane powered heater such as this one

https://www.walmart.com/ip/55234301?sid=fdb080cd-25d3-4189-85f4-1360680c7de1

If your water is shut off and then turned one again, boil all water BEFORE you use it to drink or cook.

Buy canned goods that are easy to eat and don’t expire soon. Check the expiration date.

And PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, DO NOT DRIVE! Unless you really have to, please stay off the roads. Roads will be very icy and you can’t see a patch of ice that could lead to a crash. Trust me, been there done that, not fun!

Just stay home, enjoy your time off and snuggle with your loved ones and pets.

Stay safe! Love y’all!

~Mrs. Rivera de Pesina

Dear Parents and students,

Due to the expected severe weather on Monday, January 26, 2026, Amigos Por Vida- Friends for Life will be closed. There will be no classes or any activities on Monday. Please stay warm and safe. Follow the guidelines provided by the authorities.
I will provide update about Tuesday on Monday. So please read class dojo message and or our website.

Take care

Attention Parents!

After – School Clubs are cancelled for Monday, 1/26 and Tuesday, 1/27 due to the weather.
Parents, please ensure that students are picked up at 3:30 pm.
Thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PERFECT ATTENDANCE RAFFLE WINNERS!

Please join us in congratulating:

PK – Mayela Cruz Ortiz
K – Mavel Velasquez
1st- Maria Giles
2nd – Sir Maya Rai
3rd – Francisca Saquic
4th – Joana Trujillo
5th – Yolanda Flores
6th- Dunia Ardon
7th- Mavel Velasquez
8th- Francisca Saquic

Parents, you can stop by the front office to pick up your prize at your earliest convenience. Please ensure you bring a form of identification with you.
Thank you, parents, for your commitment to bringing your student/s to school every day!

Reminder
Join us!
Meeting with the Principal
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Online via TEAMS

Congratulation to all the parents who bring their students to school every day. If your student had perfect attendance the first semester, you are now entered to the Parent Perfect Attendance Raffle.

The raffle winners will be announced during the meeting with the principal today, 1/21/2026 at 5pm.

Reminder:
Board Meeting Notice for January 20, 2026

Good morning parents,

Important date update! Due to the potential inclement weather we will be moving the Math & Science night to February 20th, 2026. We wish for you all to be safe in this cold weather.

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Join us!
Meeting with the Principal Agenda
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Online via TEAMS

Good afternoon, parents,

We would like to inform you about the upcoming Crime Stoppers sessions that will be taking place at APV-FFL. These sessions will provide important and valuable information for our students. As always, please ensure your student attends school on these days, and all days, so they may benefit from these presentations.

Thank you for your support.

Attentively,
Ms. Garcia

Brownie sales after school in the front, library and upstairs where Middle and Elementary school meets.

2 brownies for $1, or 50 cents each.

Starting on Tuesday

NEW DATE!

Join us!
Meeting with the Principal online via TEAMS.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Please let us know if these items belong to your students.

Good evening, APV-FFL Families

We apologize for the inconvenience of this notice, but we wanted to let you know that meeting with the principal will be postponed to next week instead.

You will receive the new day and link for the meeting tomorrow.

Thank you for your understanding.

Board Meeting Notice for January 20, 2026

Good afternoon wonderful parents
8th grade will be selling hot chips and soda after school in the front to fundraise for their 8th Grade Graduation Week.

Everything is $1!

We have:

Sprite
Fanta
Coca Cola
Takis
Hot Cheetos
Hot funyns
Hot lime cheetos

and more.

Please bring cash!!!

✨ Reminder! ✨
Please place an extra set of clothes in your child’s backpack — just in case of little surprises during the day. Thank you for helping us keep our students comfortable and happy! 💕
💫 Grades Pk3 – 1st 💫

Attention Parents!

After-School Clubs are back to their regular schedule this week.
Monday – Thursday from 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm.

Parents, please ensure your student is picked up no later than 5:00 pm.

Attention Parents!

After-School Clubs are back to their regular schedule this week.
Monday – Thursday from 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm.

Parents, please ensure your student is picked up no later than 5:00 pm.

Good morning!

We’re so grateful to everyone who made our Christmas Show such a special event.

The video is now available for you to enjoy and relive those wonderful moments

Good morning parents friendly reminder for todays event!
🩺 SCHOOL VACCINE CLINIC 💉

APV-FFL STUDENTS ONLY
📅 January 12
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 On Campus
⚠️ FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
( space is limited )

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• A parent or legal guardian MUST be present
(No aunts, uncles, cousins, or other relatives)
• Registration begins at 10AM
• Shot records MUST be brought
❌ Children without shot records will NOT receive vaccines
• This event is ONLY for students who attend APV-FFL

Good morning, Families

We call on you to support and raise awareness of the National Initiative to reduce Human Trafficking. Together, let’s elevate awareness about this critical global issue that affects countless individuals.

We encourage you to wear something blue as a symbol of support for the campaign, and to take pictures and send them to us. We will create a website post to demonstrate how the APV-FFL families take a stand against Human Trafficking.

You can send us the photos to Ms. Garcia at lgarcia@amigosporvida.com or to me at czelaya@amigosporvida.com

Thank you

Let’s show our Houston Texans pride! 🏈

This Monday, January 12 wear your Texans gear or team colors with jeans to support our Texans as they head into the playoffs.

Jerseys, shirts, hats, or any Texans spirit wear are welcome.
Let’s fill the building with red, white, and blue!

¡Con orgullo apoyando a los Houston Texans! 🏈

We’re starting!!

Parents please don’t forget we are starting at 5:00 pm! Hope to see you there!

Good afternoon parents,

Just a reminder that we will be having the last day of our Parenting Session focused on Human Trafficking Awareness. This will be a digital session starting at 5:00 pm today. We hope if you have a moment to spare for you to join us!

🩺 SCHOOL VACCINE CLINIC 💉

APV-FFL STUDENTS ONLY
📅 January 12
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 On Campus
⚠️ FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
( space is limited )

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• A parent or legal guardian MUST be present
(No aunts, uncles, cousins, or other relatives)
• Registration begins at 10AM
• Shot records MUST be brought
❌ Children without shot records will NOT receive vaccines
• This event is ONLY for students who attend APV-FFL

Meeting with the Principal online via TEAMS.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Good afternoon parents,

Just a reminder that we will be having the last day of our Parenting Session focused on Human Trafficking Awareness. This will be a digital session starting at 5:00 pm. We hope if you have a moment to spare for you to join us!

Good morning parents,

We are starting the 2nd day of our Parenting Session focused on Human Trafficking Awareness. Please join us if you have a moment.

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Good morning, Families,

We invite you to join us today at 8:15 am at school for our second session on Human Trafficking—both Sexual and Labor.

This is such an important topic, and we understand how crucial it is for our community to be well-informed. We truly hope you can attend, as we will be sharing vital information that can make a difference.

Your support and involvement mean a lot to us.
Hope to see you here.

Good morning parents,

Just a reminder today we will be having the 2nd day of our Parenting Session focused on Human Trafficking Awareness. We will start at 8:15 – 9:15 am in room 429 at APV-FFL.
See you soon!

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Good afternoon, parents,

We would like to remind you that Parenting Session Day 2: Human Trafficking Awareness Week will take place tomorrow, January 8, 2026, in Room 429 at APV.
We would love for you to join us if you are able to attend. Please note that, in accordance with safety protocols and to ensure a focused learning environment, we ask kindly that small children to not attend.
Thank you for your understanding.

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Good afternoon, Parents

January is the month designated for raising national awareness about Human Trafficking.

Human trafficking refers to a societal issue that involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to secure labor or a commercial sex act. Each year, millions of individuals, including men, women, and children, are trafficked globally – and this also occurs in the United States. It can affect any community, and victims can be of any age, race, gender, or nationality.

This week, we are focusing on increasing awareness about Human Trafficking, and today, we held our first parenting session. Regrettably, parent attendance was relatively low. Parents, I encourage you to participate in this week’s sessions.

Please review the video that was presented during our session this morning. I hope you find it useful.

ATTENTION PARENTS!

After-School Clubs are cancelled this week. Dismissal for all students will be at 3:30 pm. Please ensure students are picked up on time. Thank you!

Good morning parents,

We are starting a 1st day of our Parenting Session focused on Human Trafficking Awareness. Please join us if you have a moment.

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Good morning parents,

Just a reminder today students return and we will be having the 1st day of our Parenting Session focused on Human Trafficking Awareness. We will start at 8:15 – 9:15 am in room 429 at APV-FFL. See you soon!

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Good afternoon parents,

Just a reminder tomorrow students return and we will be having the 1st day of our Parenting Session focused on Human Trafficking Awareness. We will start at 8:15 – 9:15 am in room 429 at APV-FFL. If you have some time we would truly appreciate joining us to receive this vital presentation.

Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

Good afternoon parents,
Please be advised that GED & ESL classes will resume January 12th, 2026.
Kindly,
Ms. Garcia

ATTENTION PARENTS!

After-School Clubs are cancelled this week. Dismissal for all students will be at 3:30 pm. Please ensure students are picked up on time. Thank you!

Hello Parents,
Welcome back as school resumes tomorrow!
Important Reminder: Final artwork for the Houston Rodeo Art Competition is due upon return to school. Students who signed up to compete must submit their completed pieces tomorrow.
Action Required: Please sign the attached permission slip and have your student return it with their artwork tomorrow.
Thank you for your support and for helping us meet this deadline. We’re excited to see all the wonderful artwork our students have created!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you!
Ms. Sanchez

Dear parents and students,
Wishing you all a happy and prosperous new year! Hope you all had a great break. Please remember that all students must return to school on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026.
Students, enjoy one more day of vacation and get ready to come back on Tuesday.

Good morning, parents, and Happy New Year! 🎉
As we welcome the month of January, we’re excited to invite you to our Parenting Sessions taking place this week on January 6th, 8th, and 9th. This week also marks Human Trafficking Awareness Week. We would love for you to join us and be part of this important conversation. We hope to see you there!

Kindly,
Ms.Garcia

Good morning APV-FFL Families!

On behalf of the APV-FFL Employees, we wish you an exceptional New Year! May the year ahead bring you good health, success, and plenty of blessings for you and your family.

Let’s keep sharing joy, support each other through difficulties, and create wonderful memories together.
May this year be a journey of transformation, personal growth, and unmatched joy.

With sincere love and appreciation,