Shin: Concerned About Well-being; Eye Health Of Our Kids
By LISA SHIN, O.D.
Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
With the news of Los Alamos Public Schools planning for a hybrid model and remote learning this coming fall, as a mom, I am very concerned about the well being of our kids!
While some families, such as homeschoolers, are well-positioned and equipped for this change, others are simply not. Without proper supervision, parental involvement, and social interaction, some will fall behind.
What about single, working parents who cannot afford to work part-time? What happens to small business owners who have school age children and cannot afford paid family Read More
County Library Summer Reading Challenges Go Digital
COUNTY News:
For summer 2020, the Los Alamos County Library System is going digital, debuting Beanstack, which is software to help patrons log reading and track activity challenges.
Library summer reading and activities fun for all ages runs June 29-Aug. 24. The summer reading theme is Have Book, Will Travel and the library has three separate journeys, one each for kids, teens, and adults.
Using Beanstack, patrons can post book reviews, see book lists, mark their reading progress, and be notified of drawings or prizes they have won.
In addition to earning beads for reading, kids earn digital Read More
Udall, Heinrich Join Push For $175 Billion Education Investment To Save 2021 School Year & U.S. Economy
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) have joined a group of 41 Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), calling on Senate leadership to include at least $175 billion for the Elementary and Secondary Education Relief Fund in any future coronavirus relief package.
As health and education officials develop novel coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines, precautions, and restrictions for safely reopening schools this fall, Udall and Heinrich are urging Congress and the Trump administration to act with the same sense of urgency Read More
New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales Joins DCA, State Libraries In Pushing Summer Reading Program To Kids
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and the New Mexico State Library have enlisted the help of Lt. Gov. Howie Morales in promoting the importance of reading for children.
The Lieutenant Governor will read the children’s book “The Three Little Javelinas,” written by Susan Lowell and illustrated by Jim Harris, courtesy of the Silver City Public Library, during a Facebook Premiere event at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, as part of the statewide summer reading program that kicked off earlier this month.
To access the event, visit www.facebook.com/events/304021257445512/ Read More
Special School Board Meeting Held Virtually Monday
LAPS News:
A Special School Board Meeting will be held virtually at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 29.
This virtual meeting is open to the public. Use the following link to live stream this meeting: https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/d3c3c2de-e057-4ddc-8385-6c0108b7fb69.
To submit comments during the meeting, use: public.comments@laschools.net
Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to Order President Ellen Ben-Naim will call the meeting to order
3. Roll Call
4. Presentations and Recommendations of the Superintendent and Information for the Board
Item Strategic Plan Focus Area
8.1 Read More
Friends Of Libraries And LAPS Foundation Award 2020 June Ettinger Memorial Scholarship To Amaya Coblentz
2020 June Ettinger Memorial Scholarship recipient Amaya Coblentz. Courtesy/LAPSF
LAPS Foundation News:
The Friends of the Los Alamos County Libraries, in partnership with the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation, have awarded the 2020 June Ettinger Memorial Scholarship to 2020 Los Alamos High School graduate Amaya Coblentz for her review of the book Train by Danny M. Cohen.
The scholarship was created to honor those who love books. Applicants were asked to write a personal narrative concerning an age-appropriate book that was not required for school and that has not been translated into Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society Publishes New Book ‘Resilience And Renewal’ By Local Author Teralene Foxx
By TERALENE FOXX
Los Alamos
Mid-June the book Resilience and Renewal was published and is now on the Historical Society Website.
The May anniversary date of the Cerro Grande Fire has passed. Twenty years ago the Cerro Grande fire changed the community, many lives, and the ecosystem.
The book, Resilience and Renewal is a continuation of a series previously written on the Cerro Grande Fire: Lest We Forget (2001) and Touched by Fire (2010).
The present book represents a perspective of people interviewed 20 years past the event.
The book includes interviews of people who had lost homes, those evacuated, Read More
Gorham Scout Ranch Makes Scouting And Advancement For Youth Possible During COVID-19 With Cyber Summer Camps
Cyber Director Gus Pentecost
Gorham Scout Ranch News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Maintained and staffed by the Scouters of the Great Southwest Council, Gorham Scout Ranch is a nationally accredited Scouts BSA summer camp for boys and girls enrolled in Scouting programs.
Located in the western foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains of Northern New Mexico, Gorham Scout Ranch is committed to providing memorable and impactful experiences in a variety of ways each and every summer in its unique and enriching setting.
Because of this commitment, Gorham Scout Ranch is excited to announce a digital alternative Read More
Larry Baca Memorial Scholarship Awarded To Steven Strevell
Larry Baca Memorial Scholarship.recipient Steven Strevell. Courtesy/LAPSF
LAPS Foundation News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation announces Los Alamos High School Class of 2020 graduate Steven Strevell as the winner of the Larry Baca Memorial Scholarship.
This scholarship is awarded based on students meeting an academic requirement and having participated in track or cross country.
The scholarship is named for Larry Baca, a renowned coach in Los Alamos for 30 years and member of the Los Alamos High School Hall of Fame and New Mexico Coaches Hall of Fame. He was a tremendous athlete Read More
Del Norte Credit Union Awards Venessa Valerio Memorial Scholarships To Three Nursing Students Attending NNMC
DNCU News:
…Credit Union honors the memory of aspiring nurse, Venessa Valerio.
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is proud to announce that the Venessa Valerio Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to three nursing students attending Northern New Mexico College in Española.
Each recipient will receive $1,040 towards continuing their education within the nursing program at NNMC.
“We were inspired to make this commitment in order to help students on the path to fulfilling their career dreams,” DNCU CEO/President Chuck Read More
Full STEAM Ahead: STEAM Lab Adapts To Coronavirus
This child appears fascinated by the interactive toys available at the former physical location of Los Alamos STEAM Lab. Courtesy/STEAM Lab
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
Although STEAM Lab has been forced to close its physical location due to the pandemic, it has by no means stopped serving Los Alamos. They’ve just gotten creative about it.
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. STEAM Lab’s mission is to create a dynamic learning environment for children and their families.
Through the use of techniques and skills that range Read More
LANL Foundation Announces 2020 Community & Education Outreach Grant Recipients
LANL Foundation News:
SANTA FE – Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation (LANL Foundation) announces the recipients of its 2020 Education and Community Outreach Grants.
These are competitive awards, distributed once a year to selected schools, school districts, non-profits, and Pueblo or Tribal Communities in LANL Foundation’s seven county service area (Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe and Taos counties).
LANL Foundation is awarding $304,444 to 65 grantees representing a spectrum of organizations and projects in this 2020 award cycle, reflecting increased
School Board Virtual Work Session Thursday June 25
Two Outstanding Los Alamos High School Graduates Awarded Jim Sims Memorial Engineering Scholarship
Zach Beck is a recipient of the 2020 Jim Sims Memorial Engineering Scholarship. Courtesy/LANL Foundation
Roshan Prasad is a recipient of the 2020 Jim Sims Memorial Engineering Scholarship. Courtesy/LANL Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
The 2020 Jim Sims Memorial Engineering Scholarship has been awarded to Los Alamos High School Class of 2020 graduates James Zachary Beck and Roshan Prasad.
The scholarship was created to honor long time Los Alamos resident and LANL engineer Jim Sims.
Sims worked for 34 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a design engineer and leader of project engineering Read More
Teach Plus New Mexico Launches New Policy Fellowship Cohort With Teachers From Around The State
TPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Teach Plus New Mexico has selected nine highly effective teacher leaders from around the state as Fellows of its fourth New Mexico Teaching Policy Fellowship cohort.
During the 10-month program, the nine teachers together with four Fellowship alumni will work on key state-level issues, such as supporting teachers and students during COVID-19 and advocating for robust early childhood education.
The program empowers teachers to magnify the impact they have in their classrooms through personal interactions with education leaders and opportunities to advocate Read More
UNM-LA Announces Revised Schedule Of Fall Courses
A student snips a piece of yellow filament from a spool while making a sample of the color. Courtesy/UNM-LA
A student holds a machine part while creating a 3D model on the computer. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
In response to the extended uncertainty regarding COVID-19, UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) is in the process of a strategic analysis and revision of the fall schedule of classes.
With the revised schedule, most fall classes will be online, with selected classes offered as face-to-face (traditional classroom) or hybrid (face-to-face meetings and online assignments).
Approximately Read More
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Responds To Public Education Department School Reentry Guide
AFT News:
ALBUQUERQUE — American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly and American Federation of Teachers New Mexico Executive Vice President Kathy Chavez released the following statement:
“Since the initial school closure in mid-March, the prospect of what a return to school would look like has been a driving topic of conversation for New Mexico’s public education students, our families, and thousands of educators across the state.
“To be clear, we believe Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and NM PED have been inclusive in stakeholder input both through surveys of public Read More
SFCC: Kids Campus And Santa Fe Higher Education Center To Observe Independence Day Weekend July 3-5
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will observe Independence Day weekend, Friday through Sunday, July 3-5.
No classes will be held, and no student services will be available. SFCC’s child development center, Kids Campus will be closed.
All SFCC and HEC buildings are closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions.
All summer credit and noncredit classes are online and will resume July 6 after the holiday weekend. Staff at SFCC main campus (6401 Richards Ave.) and the HEC (1950 Siringo Road) will resume services via email, phone and virtual platforms Read More
New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge Begins 2nd Year
STEM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico high school students have the opportunity to use their problem-solving skills to compete in the second New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge program.
Ten-person student teams will work on a solution to the question “How Can You Combine New Mexico’s Natural Resources with Technology to Address Regional/Global Needs?”
New Mexico State University (NMSU) formulated the question and criteria for this year’s New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge. Winners will be determined by industry employers in the state.
The top teams will win up to $5,000. Student teams Read More
Los Alamos Commerce And Development Corporation Supports Consideration Of Stoplight Model For Upcoming School Year
LACDC News:
Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation shares its support for consideration of the Stoplight Model for the upcoming school year.
LACDC Executive Director Patrick Sullivan today sent the following letter reflecting that support to Cabinet Secretary Dr. Ryan Stewart of the New Mexico Public Education Department:
June 23, 2020
Dr. Ryan Stewart Cabinet Secretary New Mexico Public Education Department
Dear Dr. Stewart,
As the director of Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC), a private not-for-profit economic development firm in Los Alamos, NM, Read More
