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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,