NMIS Students Taking Action in the LP Attributes/ATL Skills by Cynthia Pedrotty

tjomccune — 2025-09-30 18:30:28 UTC

Leonardo used strong communication skills (and social skills to increase a positive relationship) to instruct his younger brother on helpful hand washing techniques.

tjomccune — 2025-09-30 18:44:48 UTC

Here's a similar concept of using communication skills to read to his younger brother and to teach his younger brother sight words in the car before daycare opens.

pedrotty1 — 2025-09-30 20:54:11 UTC

As part of her upcoming Bat Mitzvah this fall, Emory Brown is leading a mitzvah project to support people experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque by creating Hope Bags filled with essential items. To make this possible, she is asking for financial contributions, which will be used to purchase supplies for the bags. Every donation helps bring comfort and dignity to someone in need. You can contribute here: https://paypal.me/EmoryHopeBags

The deadline for contributions is October 31, 2025.

pedrotty1 — 2025-09-30 20:59:41 UTC

Camila Fine-Diaz (8th Grade) Participated in the Top of the World East Mountain HS Speech and Debate Competition this month! She won two debates against HS level students as an 8th grader!

Digital leadership

2025-10-06 01:26:49 UTC

Isla attended a virtual Girl Scout event to learn about online safety, and how to be positive and make a difference in the world using digital platforms. She earned her Digital Leadership Badge.

Public speaking

2025-10-06 01:36:58 UTC

Isla Stus did a reading as part of Sunday Mass in front of a congregation of hundreds of people. She did a wonderful job reading in a strong voice and continuing through mistakes with confidence and composure.

Met Inspirational Latina

joydelilah — 2025-10-06 02:15:52 UTC

Isla Stus met Sylvia Acevedo, author, former Girl Scouts CEO, and former NASA rocker scientist. She is an advocate for diversity, STEM, multilingual education, etc. Isla is reading her book Path to the Stars and was lucky enough to hear her speak.

Digital leadership

joydelilah — 2025-10-06 02:25:03 UTC

Isla Stus (3rd) earned her Girl Scouts Digital Leadership badge by attending a virtual event. They learned about online safety, positive online presence, and ways to be a positive force using online platforms.

2025-10-08 16:52:26 UTC

Aviana is thinking through the process of tying her shoelace. Recalling the steps, stating each step aloud, then physically preforming the step. She feels proud upon completing the task all by herself!

Resolving a Problem

2025-10-31 15:41:34 UTC

Brynn Groves had a zoom appointment and our internet was down so we had to use my phone. The person could hear us but we couldn't hear them loud enough. With Brynn's knowledge and problem solving skills, after a short period of time, she figured out how to increase the volume of their voice so their appointment was possible.

Esther Roth (1st Grade)

brianjayroth — 2025-11-02 22:30:32 UTC

On Sunday's, Esther helps teach dance to pre-school kids. She loves spending her time helping others and being a positive influence on those around her.

tjomccune — 2025-11-12 04:18:02 UTC

2025-11-16 17:48:55 UTC

Through pain and discomfort, Aviana's curiosity of the process of applying a splint & sling prevailed. She inquired about the shape of the scissors used to cut the fabric to her size. She asked several questions of the staff at urgent care & they responded with clarity.

school work before play

2025-11-19 04:37:30 UTC

Elliott has been trying really hard to get jingle bells down before the winter concert. he wanted to quit many times, but instead has been practicing every day. Even on the days when he just wants to watch TV or play games, he's getting in his violin practice first.

Open to a new team

2025-11-19 04:41:29 UTC

jude didn't get the same he had last season and he was nervous for his first game. but he went to game, stayed open to his new coach and team mates and did his best. way to go, jude!

Yo soy íntegro

2025-11-20 00:32:41 UTC

I got dressed all on my own and was a good listener!

First at her recital

2025-11-22 03:42:54 UTC

Orli performed first at her studio violin recital. She set a tone of poise and confidence for those who followed.

Ezra performed on stage

2025-11-22 03:54:08 UTC

It is not always easy to get up and perform by yourself in front of people you don't know. He managed himself well!

Esther Roth (First Grade)

brianjayroth — 2025-11-24 04:20:46 UTC

Esther recently had her choir recital, performing on stage at Keller Hall on the UNM Campus. She rehearsed all semester, incorporating vocal technique and dance.

Austyn Anders-2nd Grade

2025-12-09 03:41:51 UTC

Austyn spent part of her Monday evening helping her mom’s work package “Snack Packs” that are supplied to APS students facing food insecurity.

Each bag includes Mac and Cheese, Ramen, protein bar, granola bar, peanut butter or cheese crackers, applesauce, madarin orange or peach fruit cups, fruit snacks, Goldfish, mixed nuts, plastic utensils and words of encouragement.

Austyn enthusiastically went around and around each table packaging ziploc bag after ziploc bag with each item.