Education – Page 311

Los Alamos Public Safety Assoc. Awards Scholarships

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 22, 2018

Public safety scholarship recipients Michaela Robertson, left, and Lee Ann Quintana with LAPSA members from center to right, LAFD Deputy Chief Steve Dawald, LAPD Sgt. Daniel Roberts and LANL Emergency Response Group Leader Jeff Dare Thursday at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney congratulates LAPSA scholarship recipients. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK

Los Alamos Daily Post

caclark@ladailypost.com

Members of the Los Alamos Public Safety Association (LAPSA) presented two educational scholarships

Educators, Advocates, And Tribal Leaders Propose Plan To Transform New Mexico’s Education System

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 22, 2018

NMCLP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — More than 100 people from across the state, including educators, advocates, tribal leaders, and families, met Friday to discuss the reforms necessary to provide New Mexican students with the educational opportunities they need to learn and thrive.

The coalition agreed upon a comprehensive platform that greatly expands access to culturally and linguistically relevant curricula, enhances teacher supports, and promotes proven, research-based programs such as universal pre-K and K-5 Plus, extends the school year, lowers class size, and increases

Daily Postcard: Art Suspended From Ceiling At UNM-LA

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 22, 2018

Daily Postcard: Artwork suspended from the ceiling in the Student Center at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Seven Los Alamos High School Students Named 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 21, 2018

Seven LAHS students were named semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. They were honored during a luncheon Wednesday attended by parents, LAHS administrators and the superintendent of Los Alamos Public Schools. Pictured are: Principal Carter Payne, Liam Devin, Alina Bulthuis, Sonyia Williams, Steven Zhao, Do Vo, Peter Watson and Dr. Kurt Steinhaus. Not pictured: Antonio Dowdy. Courtesy photo

LAHS News:

Sept. 12 officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 64th annual

Valles Caldera Van Tour: Fraser & Cathy Goff Sept. 30

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 21, 2018

Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center and local geology experts Fraser and Cathy Goff on a field trip driving through the Valles Caldera National Preserve Sunday, Sept. 30.

Participants will examine the volcanology and geothermal springs of the 1.25-million-year-old Valles Caldera. The tour is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and advance registration is required.

The field trip consists of six stops throughout the day. Attendees will park and meet at the Valle Grande Visitor Center promptly at 9 a.m. and

League, PEEC And LAHS Prepare To Register Voters

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 21, 2018

COMMUNITY News:

To observe National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, Sept. 25, the League of Women Voters will partner with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center and send volunteer registrars to the Los Alamos Nature Center throughout the day.

Community members can visit the nature center 10 a.m. until about 4 p.m. to register to vote.

The registrars have all been trained at the County Clerk’s office and will have all the necessary information about voting. National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is a nationwide, nonpartisan effort to register voters. Registering

PEEC: Celebrate Autumnal Equinox Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 20, 2018

Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21 at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium with a talk from Erica Fogerty that will explore the astrophysical origin of the equinox, as well as its cultural significance throughout the ages.

An equinox happens only twice each year, marking the time when the lengths of Earth’s day and night are exactly the same. Learn about how the autumnal equinox connects to harvest and how it has celebrated around the world.

Erica Fogerty is a computational astrophysicist at LANL’s Center for Theoretical

Rutgers Teaches Caregivers To Focus On Themselves

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 20, 2018

UBHC News:

Family members who care for loved ones with mental or physical disabilities are at risk for increased stress, which can affect not only their health but also the health of the person in their charge. Often, these individuals must balance care with work and other family commitments, leaving little time to attend to their own health and wellbeing.

George Brice of Willingboro, New Jersey, began experiencing from “compassion fatigue” and depression after his father passed away last year, leaving him as the sole caregiver for his sister who lives with schizoaffective disorder.

ProjectY Cowork Member Spotlight: Naly Ramírez Of Se Habla Español

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 20, 2018

Naly Ramírez. Courtesy/Desert Gold Digital Media

projectY cowork News:

projectY cowork Los Alamos member Naly Ramírez began using the space a little over a year and a half ago, in early 2017. She is a local Spanish teacher, teaching beginner, intermediate and advanced-level Spanish language classes to the citizens of Los Alamos and White Rock.

“projectY is not only a professional environment where I can bring my students and teach my classes, but it is also a place where I can find a support network that helps me with ideas and gives me advice on how to achieve my professional

LAPS Pilot Initiative: New Safety Assurances At Events

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2018

LAPS News:

This is an invitation for comments and suggestions about a pilot safety initiative being implemented this year at Los Alamos Public Schools athletic events.

The pilot program includes a “no re-entry” practice for scheduled games at Sullivan Field, Griffith Gym, Brousseau Gym and Hawk Field. For the safety and security of students and guests, re-entry into athletic events at Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Middle School is currently restricted.

Our increasing focus on safety is aligned with suggestions from local leaders and the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety Read More

Del Norte Credit Union Employees Raise And Donate $8,500 To YouthWorks!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 19, 2018

From left, Youthworks! participant, Youthworks! Executive Director Melynn Schuyler, DNCU President/CEO Chuck Valenti and DNCU Web Marketing Specialist Alexandra Pratt. Courtesy photo

DNCU Chief Lending Officer Kerry Stacy, left, Youthworks! kids, Youthworks! Workforce and Personnel Engagement Director Devin Baldwin, DNCU Human Resources Manager Jocelyn Singer-Sargent, DNCU President/CEO Chuck Valenti, DNCU HR Coordinator Leeann Maes, DNCU Member Solutions Manager Jeri Bishop, DNCU VP Human Resources Jo Allen, DNCU Web Marketing Specialist Alexandra Pratt. Courtesy

Mountain Elementary 6th Graders Join PEEC And Bandelier Educators For Bird Banding Training

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2018

Mountain Elementary School 6th graders traveled Friday to Alamo Boundary Trail for bird banding training. Educators from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center and Bandelier showed students how to spot and identify birds as well as how to safely catch, study, band and release them. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Denise Matthews, PEEC Play-based Education Specialist greeted students and led a bird watching hike. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Students shared binoculars and learned to spot birds. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Mountain Read More

Opening Reception For ‘Sculpture Vessels’ Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2018

ART News:

The opening reception for “Sculptural Vessels,” an exhibit of ceramics by Sharon Brush, is 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the UNM-LA Library.

Refreshments will be served.

Featured artist Sharon Brush is a new ceramics instructor here at UNM-LA. Her hand built works will be on display Sept. 19 through Nov. 1 in the Library.

Come to the opening and talk with the artist!

Northern Foundation Annual Gala Nov. 10

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2018

NNMC News:

Save the date for Espanola Valley’s social event of the year: The Northern Foundation 23rd Annual Gala, Saturday Nov. 10 at Ohkay Owingeh Convention Center.

Have a grand time and help raise scholarship money to create futures for Northern New Mexico College students and the communities of the Espanola Valley.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and auction items are being assepted. For information, contact Robin Duran at 505.747.2218, RLD@NNMC.edu.

Student Donates Celestial Tree Sculpture To Highlands

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2018

Fine arts senior Mary Miller stands with her sculpture, Celestial Tree, that she donated to Highlands. Courtesy/Ali Romero/Media Arts

NMHU News:

LAS VEGAS, NM ― An 11-foot-tall steel tree sculpture depicting the total solar eclipse of 2018 is planted firmly in the earth in front of New Mexico Highlands’ Burris Hall, thanks to a donation from a fine arts student.

The university’s Board of Regents voted unanimously to approve fine arts senior Mary Miller’s Celestial Tree sculpture installation in front of the fine arts building.

“Trees are used as a symbol that connects

Tech Trek Summer Camp For Seventh Grade Girls Comes To New Mexico For Fifth Year

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2018

Tech Trek NM, a residential summer camp focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for ascending 8th grade girls, was conducted June 10-16 on the campus of New Mexico Tech in Socorro, sponsored by the American Association of University Women New Mexico. Courtesy photo

Madelyn Crotzer. Courtesy photo

LAMS News:

Los Alamos Middle School student Madelyn Crotzer attended Tech Trek NM June 10-16. She reflected on her camp experience to AAUW Los Alamos Branch members during their annual lunch Saturday, Sept. 15.

Participants were nominated

‘Learning To LOVE The Word Like Mary’ Women’s Breakfast Featuring Speaker Sonja Corbitt At IHM Oct. 6

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2018

Sonja Corbitt

IHM News:

Popular Catholic author and speaker Sonja Corbitt will be the featured speaker at a special breakfast just for women 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday Oct. 6 at Immaculate Heart of Mary in the Parish Hall at 3700 Canyon Road.

Through reflections on Mary, two talks given by Corbitt will explore ways that women can deepen their daily prayer life and find spiritual nourishment in sacred scripture. Pope Francis called Mary “the mother of listening,” because she didn’t just hear – or read – the word, but understood how to interpret

Anderson Overlook Draws Tourists, Artists, Students

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2018

Tourists were busy taking selfies and artists painting the panoramic view Saturday at Anderson Overlook. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

A group of students and their professor from New Mexico Tech in Socorro on a field trip Saturday to examine local geology across the road from Anderson Overlook. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Letter To The Editor: Response To Written Communication By Shelbi Simeone-Montoya

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2018

By DAWN JALBERT

Los Alamos

I almost never respond to letters to the editor in any newspaper, but this time I am emailing in response to Ms. Montoya and her recent letter about teaching licensure to strongly suggest she find a good proofreader for her future written communication.

As a former teacher, I longed for a writing conference with her before she hit “send” on her letter, or at the very least, a red pen to correct the many, many grammar, usage and mechanics issues with her letter, not to mention the issues with writing clarity. What a mess!

If you are going to write publicly about what a dedicated, Read More

NHCC Hosts Bless Me, Ultima Reading Oct. 14

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2018

NHCC News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) will present a beginning-to-end reading of Rudolfo Anaya’s acclaimed novel, Bless Me, Ultima Sunday, Oct. 14.

The reading will take place in the NHCC Art Museum where an exhibition, La Ultima Exhibición, enters its final month.

Over 40 dignitaries, New Mexico authors, youth (including school students), adults and elders will read, each for 15 minutes, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.

The reading is free and open to the public with museum entrance fee. Museum admission is $6 for adults (17+), $5

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