Community School Resources

Community Schools at Janet Kahn School of Integrated Arts

Community schools bring students, staff, families, and community members together to shape a shared future and strengthen connections with the broader community. At Janet Kahn School of Integrated Arts, our Community School Council, led by our Community School Coordinator, Ms. Willa Correia-Kuehn, oversees this collaborative effort. The council—comprising students, staff, families, and community members—engages in inclusive decision-making to identify the needs of both the school and the community, developing a unified vision for success.

Our approach follows a continuous improvement cycle that begins with assessing needs and planning, moves through implementation and development, builds supportive infrastructure, and focuses on achieving measurable impacts and outcomes. This cycle then repeats, ensuring ongoing progress and adaptability.

The six pillars of a community school are:

1. Collaborative leadership, shared power, and voice

2. Expanded, enriched learning opportunities

3. Rigorous, community-connected classroom instruction

4. A culture of belonging, safety, and care

5. Integrated systems of support

6. Powerful student and family engagement

The ultimate goal of community schools is for all students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in vibrant, supportive school communities.

The Community School Council is actively working on:

• Planning a Wellness Fair: January 15, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

• Starting a school store: Students can earn points to shop for items.

• Conducting a needs assessment: Identifying priorities for the school and community.

• Supporting after-school activities

• And more exciting initiatives!

Want to get involved? Contact Ms. Willa Correia-Kuehn at:
Email: willa.correiakuehn@aps.edu
Phone: (505) 299-4483 ext. 31576

Join us at our December meetings:
When: December 4th and December 18th, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Resources for Families  

Thanksgiving Resources

• November 28: La Mesa Presbyterian Church
  11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Serving 1,200 Thanksgiving meals; clothing closet available)

• November 27: Joy Junction Thanksgiving Feast
  ABQ Convention Center, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• November 23–25: Roadrunner Food Bank mobile food distribution

  23rd: Roadrunner Food Bank, 5840 Office Blvd. NE, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  24th: Community Stadium, 1601 Arroyo Vista Blvd NW, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  25th: EXPO New Mexico, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Childcare Resources

• New Mexico Child Care Assistance Programs

• CYFD Child Care Assistance Program

• Financial Support for Before and After School Programs

Christmas Resources

• Toys for Tots: Request toys at Toys for Tots Albuquerque

• Salvation Army: Food boxes and toys for children (up to age 12)
  
  Apply at 4301 Bryn Mawr Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
  Required documents: Birth certificate/Medicaid card, photo ID, proof of residency (utility bill).
   

• Resources on Holiday meals and toy/gift resources
  https://fosteringfamily.com/holiday-resources
   
• Holiday assistance 
  https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/albuquerque_free_christmas_and_.html
   
• Free and low cost Holiday events 
  https://www.eventbrite.com/d/nm--north-valley/free-christmas-toys-for-children/

Housing Resources

• Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

• Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico

• Albuquerque Coordinated Resource Guide

Food Resources

• City of Albuquerque Food Assistance

• Roadrunner Food Bank

• The Food Depot

• Meals on Wheels New Mexico

Miscellaneous Resources

• Together for Brothers builds the capacity of young boys and men of color to be leaders in their communities.

• City of ABQ Job Mentoring Program offers Summer Internships for students 14-18 to explore career options and opportunities and students are able to earn money for their work.