Data Tech and Director's Training at UNM Valencia

Tyler Weldon (at left) explains new ABE data audit procedures to directors and data techs. During this training Tyler explained some helpful searches and useful queries using LACES. Data Techs and Directors had an opportunity last Friday to ask questions about student rollover issues, performance checks, and the new desktop auditing process. Approximately forty ABE personnel attended the four-hour training.

Pam's Class Learns a little about Integers

ABE Instructor Pam Wolfert guides her students through some exercises on integers. Roughly 80% of the students who enter ABE GED classes need assistance in Math. Most students need refreshing on fractions, decimals, or geometry before attempting the GED Math test. All too frequently people feel math is their Achille's heel. With a little work and review, most people find they can improve their math abilities very rapidly.

A Spooky Halloween at ENMU-R ABE

Mild-mannered ABE work-study student Miguel turns in super crime fighter Batman every Halloween. When little ghouls and goblins drop by ABE each year to pick up candy and treats, we all feel safe knowing Batman is here to protect us. This year ENMU-R put on a Fall Carnival that featured a petting zoo, duck pond, gourd bowling, ring toss, potato sack race, and a cake walk. The popular and talented band Mickey and the Motorcars entertained everyone with a concert in the PAC from 7pm until 9pm that evening. Batman kept everyone safe the entire evening.

Character Counts for Fronnie Bealer

Two New Mexico Youth ChalleNge Academy (NMYCA) students won first prize for thier Art and Poetry entries in the 2007 Character Counts College Competition. NMYCA student Tyrone Clemmons won $100 for his artwork depicting the pillars of character and NMYCA student Joseph Hall won $100 for his poem about the importance of character. Last night at Roswell High School both students were honored along with their ABE instructor Fronnie Bealer. Ms. Bealer has been a very active supporter of Character Counts in Chaves County for several years. Each year Ms. Bealer has had winning students. For more information about Character Counts, please visit CharacterCounts.org.

Spanish Math Class

Engineer and ESL student Martin is teaching math in Gina's ESL class every morning from 11-12 am. He's teaching fractions and algebra. Martin el ingeniero y estudiante de la clase ESL esta trabajando con los estudiantes en fraciones y algebra.

Good-bye Party for Yuko

We miss you in Roswell, NM, USA!

Hello from Ms. Luna's Dexter, NM ABE/ESL Class

On 10/3/07 the ENMU-R ABE Directors visited Ms. Luna's ABE/ESL class located at the Dexter Elementary School. All of Ms. Luna's students were BEST tested either for the first time or for a follow-up. ABE Assistant Director Hilda Pacheco-Peeples talked to the students about earning their GEDs and continuing their education at ENMU-R. Ms. Luna has a great bunch of motivated and engaging students. Thanks for the priviledge of visiting with your class.