Santa Fe Symphony Presents Discovery Concerts
Courtesy/The Santa Fe Symphony
SFSO News:
Tuesday, March 22, The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) & Chorus’s Music Education Program presents its acclaimed free Discovery Concerts for area fourth and fifth graders.
Traditionally performed at The Lensic Performing Arts Center, this year’s annual Discovery Concerts were not only re-scheduled for the Spring (vs. the Fall) in light of the challenges the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic presented, they also are taking place in the gymnasium at Capital High, allowing for twice the number of students to attend!
“We can’t wait to bring Read More
LAHS Students Shine At Lobo Model United Nations
Members of the LAHS Hilltalkers Model UN team on the UNM campus. They competed in the Lobo Model United Nations and earned the Best Large Delegation award, and several individual awards. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Model UN team recently traveled to the University of New Mexico to compete at the Lobo Model United Nations.
Eighteen Hilltalkers participated at this Model UN conference in a variety of committees and simulations.
“The Hilltalkers have attended the Model United Nations conference in Santa Fe since 2019 but this year has brought renewed Read More
Santa Fe Community College & Higher Education Center Closed March 14-20 For Spring Break
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, will close the week of March 14-20 for Spring Break.
No classes or student services will be available. SFCC’s child development center Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.
Classes and student services will resume Monday, March 21. There are many 8-week classes that begin March 21. Registration is available 24/7 for late-starting credit classes at www.sfcc.edu. Registration for continuing education classes is available online at https://sfcc.augusoft.net/ Read More
Chart 622: COVID-19 Diagnoses For LAPS March 5-March 11
This chart displays the number of COVID-19 diagnoses by school for the past week. Source: Los Alamos Public Schools. Crated by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
PED Releases Latest COVID Toolkit For New Mexico Schools
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The newest version of a digital “toolkit” to help school administrators navigate the COVID-19 pandemic allows districts and charter schools to set their own face mask policies and to accept easy, over-the-counter home tests in place of school-based testing programs.
The only remaining state-mandated mask requirement is for those returning to school from five days of self-isolation after testing positive: They must wear a mask for days six through 10.
“My colleagues and I are delighted that declining infection rates have allowed us to turn more decision-making over Read More
On The Eve Of Earning My Eagle Scout
By GRAYSON WEISNER
Los Alamos High School Student
I am writing this letter from Dungarvan, Ireland, where I’m studying for the year.
I am just now wrapping up the last of my requirements to earn my eagle scout, which I’ve been working on online while I’ve been abroad. It has been an interesting experience and seeing as writing this is one of those final requirements, this seems like a fitting thing to write about.
All the stupid online school and lockdowns have made it very easy and normal to work on things like this while not at home. There’s been surprisingly little friction when it comes to Read More
UNM: Autism Training For Spanish Speaking Community
UNM News:
The Autism Programs at the University of New Mexico (UNM) is now offering presentations for Families whose first language is Spanish.
The series, “Hilos sobre el Autismo” will be presented 1-2:15 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. A topic of interest to families will be presented monthly over the internet via Zoom.
Each free presentation will offer an opportunity for participants to engage and discuss the topic as well as connect with other New Mexico families.
Direct questions to Roselyn Cintron at RCintron@salud.unm.edu or Teresa Campos at tecampos@salud.unm.edu.
For Read More
Mountain Elementary School Kindergarten Roundup April 13
LAPS Kindergarten Roundup Wednesday April 13
LAPS News:
Get on board for the Kindergarten Roundup starting at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 at each of the district’s elementary schools and Los Alamos Online Learning Academy (LAOLA).
Children who will turn five by Sept. 1, 2022 are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year, and are invited to attend Kindergarten Roundup with their parents. This is an opportunity for families to get an idea of what to expect for kindergarten.
At the Roundup, prospective students and families will get to meet kindergarten teachers, principals, school nurses, school counselors and other Read More
Los Alamos STEAM Lab Kicks Off Affordable Tutoring
Los Alamos STEAM Lab News:
Los Alamos STEAM Lab kicks their affordable tutoring program this month.
Tutoring has been an area of need in the community since before the pandemic and it has only become more necessary as the town works to close gaps.
This program makes use of quality curricula purchased with generous support from Los Alamos JJAB and designed to “fill the gaps”.
The program is run by a certified local teacher and as it grows, tutoring will make use of high school students to facilitate small group learning. Small groups will collect together 2-4 students with the same set of emerging Read More
Heinrich Leads Effort To Extend USDA Support For School Meal Programs As Schools Transition Back To Normal Operations
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As schools across the nation continue transitioning back to normal operations, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, is leading a group of 29 Senate colleagues, including Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), in an effort to make sure school administrators, staff, and industry partners that supply food to child nutrition programs have continued support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
In 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Read More
PAC 8: Drone Flying And Videography Class March 28-31
Drone in the sky. Courtesy/PAC 8
View of Ashley Pond shot from a drone. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 is offering a “Drone Flying and Videography” class over Spring Break 9 a.m. to noon March 28-31, for students aged 13-18.
The class will be taught by Award Winning Director David Daniel and FAA Certified Remote Pilot Jean Gindreau. Students will learn drone safety and regulation, flying skills, flight maneuvers, how to capture film quality drone footage and basic video editing of footage in this course.
By end of course, each student will have access to footage they helped to capture and edit for Read More
NMSU Transfers Tombaugh Science Education Center To New Mexico Museum Of Space History
Ownership of the Clyde W. Tombaugh Science Education Center in Alamogordo is transferred from NMSU to the New Mexico Museum of Space History. Courtesy/NMMSH
NMMSH News:
ALAMOGORDO — The New Mexico Museum of Space History (NMMSH), a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA), and New Mexico State University – Alamogordo (NMSU) have completed the ownership transfer of the Clyde W. Tombaugh Science Education Center from the university to the museum.
The transfer of ownership between the two organizations took place Jan. 24 following review and approval by New Mexico Read More
Scenes Of Belisama Irish Dancers Performing For Rotary
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day March 17, Celia Bassett, teacher and co-director of Belisama Irish Dance presented her troupe to local Rotarians Tuesday at Cottonwood on the Greens to help celebrate the upcoming holiday. Here, Belisama Irish Dancer Sierra Morris is featured leaping to the music. Belisama Irish Dance performances are popular throughout northern New Mexico. They have studios in White Rock and Santa Fe. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Belisama Irish Dancer Ella Javernick. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Belisama Irish Dancer Adraic Starks. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
LAHS Senior Thalia Moraga Wins Second Place In National Social Media Marketing Challenge
LAHS senior Thalia Moraga won second place in the Student Publishers National Social Media Marketing Challenge for DECA students. Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Senior Thalia Moraga won second place in the Student Publishers National Social Media Marketing Challenge for DECA students.
Moraga will receive a $1,000 travel stipend to attend the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia where she will be recognized for her accomplishment during the Grand Awards Session at the conference.
Over 1,400 high school DECA students participated Read More
Les Misérables Opening Night Postponed To Friday!
Les Miserables: School Edition scheduled for this evening is postponed to 7 p.m. Friday March 11. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools “Olions” performance of Les Miserables: School Edition scheduled for this evening has been postponed due to concerns over developing weather conditions.
The new official Opening Night will be 7 p.m. Friday, March 11.
The safety of the Cast, Crew, and Community is the number one priority and LAPS is committed to making sure each person on stage or off gets home safely.
All pre-purchased tickets for tonight’s show will be transferred to a Read More
Women’s Lenten Retreat Features Popular Author, Speaker Sarah Christmyer At IHM Saturday March 26
Courtesy/IHM
Sarah Christmyer will be the guest speaker at a Lenten retreat for women hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26 in the Parish Hall at 3700 Canyon Road. Courtesy/IHM
IHM News:
Popular Catholic author and speaker Sarah Christmyer will be the guest speaker at an upcoming Lenten retreat for women hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (IHM) in Los Alamos.
The Saturday, March 26 retreat will begin with 7:30 a.m. Mass in church followed by the program beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 3:15 p.m. in Karen McLaughlin (Parish) Hall. Read More
DVR: Vocational Rehab Orientations In Española
NMDVR News:
The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NMDVR) is holding orientations at its Española office the first and third Wednesdays of each month starting 9 a.m., April 6, 2022. Drop-ins are welcome.
The orientations provide an overview of the vocational rehabilitation system, agency policies, and procedures—including those guiding eligibility determination.
These sessions are an opportunity to learn about NMDVR and the services the agency provides, so individuals who are considering seeking vocational rehab assistance can make an informed decision about applying Read More
LAHS Students Qualify For 2022 Int’l DECA Competition
LAHS International Career Development Conference Qualifiers include, from left, Cassidy Jimenez, Melayna Morrison, Joshua Moulton, Brian Han and Ryan Zeik. (Not pictured, Connor Tepley and Paetyn Miller. Photo by Maria Anghel
LAPS News:
Eight Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students have qualified to participate in the International DECA Conference.
Junior Brian Han, and seniors Cassidy Jimenez, Paetyn Miller, Melayna Morrison, Joshua Moulton, Connor Tepley, and Ryan Zeik will participate in the International DECA Competitive Events in April at the International Career Development Read More
