Del Norte Credit Union Hosts Resume Writing Workshop At projectY cowork Los Alamos Presented By LAHS Alumnus Nate Delgado Feb. 25
DNCU News:
Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) is sponsoring a free Resume Writing Workshop 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at projectY cowork Los Alamos, 150 Central Park Square.
This is an opportunity for students and others to learn from Los Alamos High School (LAHS) alumnus Nate Delgado (‘16) about how to write a resume that both highlights successes and captures future employers’ attention.
Consisting of a lecture, discussion, and hands-on activities, the workshop is intended to help young professionals at the early stages of their careers and those who find their resume ineffective Read More
LANL Foundation Opens Competitive Grants Cycle
LANL Foundation News:
ESPANOLA — The LANL Foundation is now accepting applications for its competitive grant cycle. The Foundation’s competitive grants support schools, school districts, non-profits, Pueblos, Nations, and tribal communities in their seven-county service area of Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe and Taos counties.
The Foundation also serves Cochiti Pueblo, Jemez Pueblo, Jicarilla Apache Nation, Kewa Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo, Pueblo of Nambe, Navajo Nation, Ohkay Owingeh, Picuris Pueblo, Pueblo of Pojoaque, San Felipe Pueblo, Pueblo de San Read More
Morales: Give Support To Local School Board Members By Giving Them Opportunities To Learn
By HOPE MORALES
Executive Director
Teach Plus New Mexico
We don’t know what we don’t know. Three years ago, I was elected to serve on Roswell school board and currently serve as board president. Because of my training and experience—I have been in education for more than 15 years as an educator and advocate—I bring expertise on student learning, understanding data, the need for quality teacher training, and alignment between the three. Yet, as a newly elected board member, I didn’t know what I didn’t know.
Elected school board members have very specific duties that they are required to do. One Read More
Cornell Lab Of Ornithology: Get Ready For Great Backyard Bird Count With Q&A Webinar Wednesday Feb. 15
Cornell Lab of Ornithology News:
Join the Cornell Lab of Ornithology YouTube livestream webinar 1-2 p.m. (EST) Wednesday, Feb 15 and learn how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count!
Register here.
(A YouTube livestream page will be provided when you register and click ‘submit.’)
Looking for a great way to celebrate and support birds with a global community? Look no further than the Great Backyard Bird Count. This annual, four-day bird counting event is right around the corner.
During a live Q&A session, experts from Audubon, Birds Canada, and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology will Read More
This Week In Sports: Feb. 14-18, 2023
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of Gene Mortensen (Voice of the Hilltoppers), Mike Cote, John McHale and Nate Limback.
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Sports Schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 14 through Saturday, Feb. 18:
Feb. 14 Tuesday
- Girls Basketball vs Santa Fe Indian Away – 7 p.m.
- Boys Basketball vs Taos Home – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube Channel
Feb. 16 Thursday
- Girls Basketball vs Taos Away – 7 p.m.
Feb. 17 Friday
- Boys Basketball vs Pojoaque Away – 7 p.m. – Broadcast on Daily Post YouTube
Parr-Sanchez: Governor’s Health Care Proposal For Educators A Win For New Mexico
By MARY PARR-SANCHEZ
NEA-New Mexico President
SANTA FE — As frontline workers during the pandemic, educators have continued to put their health on the line in service to New Mexico students and families, despite rising health insurance premiums that have diminished their ability to afford health care for themselves and their families.
HB 102, a bill now before the Legislature, would bring us a great deal closer to rectifying this wrong, by largely eliminating health care premium costs for educators in our state. The bill would require that school districts cover 100% of the cost of health Read More
Toppers Place First And Second At District 2 Swimming And Diving Championships In Santa Fe
LAHS SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Swim and Dive team finished out its regular season with a strong showing at the nine-team District 2 meet in Santa Fe, Feb. 4.
The girls took first place, while the boys placed second. Teams came to compete not only for top District team honors, but also to let individual swimmers who place high earn a spot at the State Championships coming up later in February.
“We saw great swims all around,” coach Chris Wetteland said. “It’s good to see everyone swim so hard, whether or not they’re moving on to State, and whether or not they’ve already made State cuts. Read More
LAMS Science Bowl Team Named Regional Champions Advance To National Competition In April
Los Alamos Middle School Science Bowl team members, from left, Rafa Rocha, Lydia Davis, Julia Zou and Drew Bacrania, along with their Coach Amy Bartlett-Gaunt, will be advancing to the National Finals as the New Mexico Regional Champions. Courtesy/LAPS
LAMS students with their coach at the NM Regional Science Bowl Competition include, front row, from left, Drew Bacrania, Lydia Davis and Michelle Lo; back row, from left: Amy Bartlett-Gaunt (coach), Rafa Rocha, Julia Zou, Amelia Dolejsi, Gavin Bent, Anna Simakov and Maia Warren. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Middle School Science Read More
JJAB Hosts Youth Mental Health First Aid Class March 11
LAPS Recognizes School Counselors During National School Counseling Week
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is celebrating National School Counseling Week this week. This year’s theme is “School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big”.
LAPS has school counselors at all school sites as well as counselors available for students attending the Los Alamos Online Learning Academy and Topper Virtual Academy.
“We appreciate the activities and supports that our school counselors provide for the over 3,700 students attending school in our district,” Acting Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “I am in awe of all that they do to help our students Read More
AFT NM Legislative Re-Cap #8: High School Redesign, EA Minimum Salary, Healthcare Bills Advance
American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFT NM) President Whitney Holland speaks with KOB 4 Wednesday about some of the bills being considered by the legislature, which cover issues like affirmative consent education, Holocaust and genocide studies in New Mexico schools and financial literacy as a class option. Courtesy/AFT NM
AFT NM News:
The last two days have seen major pieces of legislation advance, which the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico (AFT NM) has supported this legislative session, including changes to high school graduation requirements, salary minimums, Read More
Embracing Food Sovereignty With Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
Courtesy/Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
Courtesy/Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
STATE News:
ZUNI — The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project in the Pueblo of Zuni, New Mexico, has a special motto for its year-round Food Sovereignty programming.
That motto is “We Grow, We Share, We Eat, We Save” and it is deeply rooted in Zuni culture and traditional values.
Every year, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country, Native American Agriculture Fund, New Mexico Department of Health and Newman’s Own Foundation, the nonprofit organization Read More
LAPS: February Prevention Theme – Healthy Relationships
Courtesy/One Love Foundation
LAPS News:
February’s prevention theme is healthy relationships. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we tend to think of romance, but there are all types of relationships – between friends, family members, colleagues, peers, coaches, teachers, and mentors, to name a few. Strong, supportive relationships are one of the strongest protective factors that help youth build resiliency and prevent them from engaging in risk behaviors. They are also a primary factor for youth and adults alike in supporting health and happiness.
One Love is an organization Read More
National Museum Of Nuclear Science And History Seeks Applications For Outstanding STEM Student Award
NMNSH is seeking applications for Outstanding STEM Student Award. Deadline is March 3. Courtesy/NMNSH
NMNSH News:
The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History (NMNSH) has announced that it is accepting applications for its Outstanding STEM Student Award.
Recipients of the award are invited to attend this year’s 25th Annual Einstein Gala event, accompanied by their parent/guardian and a mentor teacher.
Through the sponsorship of Hal Behl and Judith Mead, Atomic Foundation Board of Trustees Emeriti, the museum will invite two exceptional High School students, along with their guests, Read More
PEEC: Introducing First Family Astronomy Time Feb. 11
PEEC’s first-ever Family Astronomy Time is 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the nature center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Get ready for the Pajarito Education Center’s (PEEC) first-ever Family Astronomy Time (FAT!) at the nature center 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.
For $10 per family, elementary-aged kids and their guardians will explore the fascinating world of space and astronomy.
During this first FAT! session, the group is heading to the Moon – explorations will begin with a full-dome movie about the NASA Artemis Mission – which will return humans to the Moon with the new Space Launch System and Read More
Legislature Looks At Paying For New Mexico Educators’ Health Care Premiums In Full
HB 102 Co-sponsor Rep. Raymundo Lara
By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexico
Kevin Darrow, a music teacher at Wood Gormley Elementary School, estimated he spends nearly 14 percent of his earnings — some $600 per month — on health insurance.
“For a teacher, that’s a lot of money,” he said.
And Darrow said he’s one of the lucky ones because he shares that cost with his spouse. As the cost of living in Santa Fe continues to increase, he noted many of his fellow teachers — often master’s degree-level professionals — have to find roommates or get creative to stretch their earnings.
Figuring out how to pay Read More
Advocates Say Free School Meals Would Have Wide-Ranging Benefits In New Mexico
Kindergartner Kimberly Jennings takes a closer look at the drumsticks on offer Jan. 25 during lunch at Nina Otero Community School. Jim Weber/The Santa Fe New Mexican
By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
When Sherry Hooper, executive director of The Food Depot, talks to the thousands of families across Northern New Mexico who use the regional food bank’s services, she hears a consistent story about household budgets.
“First, she said, families pay for fixed expenses: They make rent or mortgage payments; they pay for gas and electricity to keep the lights and heat on; they fuel Read More
Los Alamos Middle School Announces New Asst. Principal
New LAMS Assistant Principal Alicia Edgin
LAMS News:
Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) Assistant Principal Andy Ainsworth has announced that he is leaving his position at LAMS to pursue a new career opportunity. His last day on the job is Friday, Feb. 10.
LAMS Dean of Students Alicia Edgin will move into the role of Assistant Principal.
“I am excited and blessed to continue to be a part of the LAMS family. Go Hawks!” Edgin said.
Edgin joined the LAMS staff at the beginning of the school year. Prior to joining LAMS, she was an assistant principal in the Espanola school district, working at both the high Read More
Science Summer Camp Registration Opens Feb. 13
Courtesy/National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History News:
Save by registering your campers early!
Beginning Feb. 13 through Feb. 17 there will be a 10 percent early bird discount to register your camper regardless of membership status.
Members receive an additional 10 percent discount for early registration. This special offer is for Summer Camps only.
Not a member? Contact the Development Associate for your member discount code. If you are interested in becoming a member, click here.
For camp questions, contact the Education Enrichment Read More
Eight Lady Topper Wrestlers Head To State Championship!
LAHS Lady Topper Wrestling Team after Regional Tournament in Farmington. From left: Claire Bullock, Natalie Crawford, Molly Castille, Emmeline Weaver, Olivia Van De Water, Jade Blackhart, Xylin Patterson, Wendy Sheppard, Gala Nelson. Photo By KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
The logo designed by members of the LAHS Girls Wrestling Team. Courtesy image
SPORTS News:
“The word proud doesn’t do our feelings justice,” Head Coach Emily Tew said. “These ladies came out and absolutely battled this weekend. They all made the needed adjustments, and we have eight that are STATE BOUND. The