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UC President Janet Napolitano And Triad’s Thom Mason Present $599,600 Grant To LANL Foundation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2019

University of California President Janet Napolitano, right, and LANL Director and Triad President Thom Mason, left, present funding to LANL Foundation President/CEO Jenny Parks and board members Bill Wadt, Denise Thronas, Nan Sauer, Billie Blair, Tania Sanchez, Elmer Torres, Wilmer Chavarria and Hervey Juris during a recent event. Courtesy/LANLF

Melisha Martinez, TESOL certification candidate, builds skills to better serving dual-language students at La Tierra Montessori School www.lanlfoundation.org/melisha-martinez. Courtesy/LANLF

LANL FOUNDATION News:

Letter To The Editor: Thank You To The Taxpayers Of Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2019

By Former LAPS School Board Members:

Jim Hall

Joan Ahlers

Nancy (Nan) Holmes

Judith Bjarke-Mckenzie

Dennis Gill

Jody Benson

Melanie McKinley

Morrie Pongratz

Dawn VanHaus

Steven P. Girrens

As previous School Board Officers, we collectively write this letter to express our deep appreciation to Los Alamos parents, business owners, and community members that have unselfishly and generously given to support the future of Los Alamos.

We embarked upon this journey in 2007 when we had more than $300 million in capital facility needs. Since then, Los Alamos has passed $85 million

Gadgets Officially Opens For Business At Bradbury

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2019

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce celebrates the new location of the Bradbury Science Museum Assocation’s (BSMA) Gadgets Museum Shop Thursday afternoon with a ribbon cutting. The new location is in the Defense Gallery inside the Bradbury Science Museum at 1350 Central Ave. Roger Waterman, center, cuts the ribbon, while Museum Director Linda Deck, Kristin Henderson, Chamber Director and BSMA President Ryn Herrmann, Gadget Manager Shari Foley, Kent Waterman and BSMA Vice President Bob Hull look on. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

The new Gadgets Muesum Shop was made possible

PEEC-nic Celebration At Nature Center Sunday Oct. 20

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2019

PEEC-nic is 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center is hosting its annual membership appreciation event, PEEC-nic, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

This event is open to the public, with special treats for PEEC members. There will be a variety of activities going on at the nature center for all ages including hands-on educational activities from PEEC’s educators, a chance to meet the nature center’s resident animals, delicious desserts and ice cream making

Call For 1,000 Children’s Books Donated By Nov. 1

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2019

COMMUNITY News:

Sharon Allen of Los Alamos is making a library of books in response to an urgent request from a northern Uganda school that is supporting young children of refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sudan.

She is responding to the need to collect 1,000 children’s books in new or used condition (pre-K-2nd grade reading level) by Nov. 1 for shipment the following week.

Baby board books are in great demand, she said.

To donate books by Nov. 1, email allenfamily926@gmail.com. All donations, no matter how small, are greatly appreciated!

Capacity Crowd Hears Jim Eckles Talk On Trinity Site

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2019

Author Jim Eckles of ‘Trinity – The History Of An Atomic Bomb National Historic Landmark’, shares his knowledge about Trinity Site with a packed room Thursday at the Bradbury Science Museum. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

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SFCC Closes For In-Service Day Oct. 18

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 12, 2019

SFCC News:

SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College will not offer any services or classes Friday, Oct. 18, while faculty and staff participate in a campus-wide In-Service Day.

The day will be devoted to gathering feedback from faculty and staff on its 2020-2025 strategic plan. The In-Service Day is one of the initiatives of the college to continue to provide ways to support SFCC students in achieving their educational goals. La Familia’s Southside Clinic and KSFR will be open. SFCC’s Kids Campus will be closed to the general public. The Santa Fe Higher Education Center at 1950 Siringo

Registration Now Open For Parenting University Featuring The Film Screenagers Next Chapter

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 11, 2019

JJAB News:

Is your elementary aged child begging for a smartphone? Is your tween glued to Snapchat or their endless Instagram feed? Is your teen suffering from sleep deprivation? This movie and discussion may help you and your family navigate the digital age.

Parenting University is a free workshop for parents and caretakers. This session will feature a viewing of the film Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience followed by solution focused discussion and activities.

Schedule:

Saturday, Oct. 19
UNM-LA Campus, Building 2
8:30-9 a.m. Sign in and light

Rose Chocolatier Extends Business Hours

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 11, 2019

LAHS Living Skills students check out Rose Chocolatier in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo

Rose Chocolatier News:

Rose Chocolatier has extended its hours to accommodate morning coffee runs and Monday school day schedules for a new jobs training program in collaboration with Los Alamos Public Schools and New Mexico Workforce Connection.

The business is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and closed Sunday. Rose Chocolatier also will close on holiday Mondays when Los Alamos Public Schools are closed, Read More

Alden Oyer Presents Technical Talk At LANL Oct. 14

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 11, 2019

Alden Oyer

LANL News:

The Los Alamos Northern New Mexico Section is sponsoring a technical talk open to the public at noon Oct. 14 at the LANL Library JRO 1/2 (turn right upon entering the Oppenheimer Study Center.

Abstract: Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) propagation is useful to establish communications over short to moderate distances where line-of-sight communications is not available. This presentation will discuss the phenomenon and applicability of NVIS, and describe antennas parameters suitable to exploit this propagation.

Biography: Alden

Manufacturing Day Celebrated Throughout October

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 11, 2019

By KATE MILLARD

Finance New Mexico

The Manufacturing Institute projects that U.S. manufacturers will need to fill 4.6 million jobs by 2028, but misperceptions about modern manufacturing could cause more than half of those positions to remain vacant.

The nonprofit New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NM MEP) aims to address misperceptions among students while they are preparing themselves for college and careers by showing them opportunities in manufacturing.

That’s where Manufacturing Day comes in. Celebrated the entire month of October, the initiative

Heinrich Announces Youth Climate Change Challenge

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 10, 2019

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the Youth Climate Change Challenge. He is inviting New Mexico students from grades K-12 to submit drawings, paintings, poetry, and short essays about what the climate crisis means for them.

Senator Heinrich will visit the classrooms of the first-place winners.

“When I meet with students in New Mexico calling for climate action, I am always impressed with their depth of knowledge on climate science, their observations of how climate change is already impacting

SFCC Announces Fall Readings In November

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 10, 2019

SFCC News:

SFCC Student Services, Creative Writing Program and the SFCC Library present Fall 2019 Readings in the Library.

Faculty and students read their work Nov. 7, 11 and 20.

The public is invited to the free events. Refreshments will be served. Note: The Nov. 21 reading features SFCC faculty and staff members reading their work.

Schedule of SFCC Fall Readings in the Library:

(11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m.) Thursday, Nov. 7 – Poetry with Shuli Lamden and class;
(1-2:30 p.m.) Monday, Nov. 11 – Creative Non-Fiction with Kate McCahill and class;

Letter To The Editor: Julia Baker Impressed Me

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 10, 2019

By BETHANY SCOTT

Los Alamos

As the candidates gave their closing statements at the end of the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum last Thursday, I heard the woman sitting next to me say, “I want to vote for her [referring to Julia Baker], but she’s not in my district.”

I am fortunate to live in District 4, and after hearing the candidates speak, I am excited to vote for Julia Baker.

Julia Baker impressed me with her knowledge of educational philosophy. She referred to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a roadmap to supporting our students in their individual path to success. She

Letter To The Editor: In Support Of Chris Bernstein

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 10, 2019

By BAHRAM BANISADR

Los Alamos

I’m writing this letter in support of Chris Bernstein for the Los Alamos Public Schools school board.

During my time at Los Alamos High School, she was a teacher, mentor, advisor, and friend to me and I believe she is extremely well qualified to be a member of the LAPS school board.

As a teacher, she would bring an unfortunately underrepresented viewpoint to the board: that of an educator. While it is easy to assume one understands the trials and tribulations of being a teacher, there is no substitute for experience in the classroom or time

On The Job In Los Alamos: At The Nature Center

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 10, 2019

On the job in Los Alamos Monday at the Los Alamos Nature Center are Christine Cloyd, left, who has volunteered with the organization for more than four years and Rachel Landman who has served at marketing manager for more than a year. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

By RACHEL LANDMAN
PEEC Marketing Manager

Started April 23, 2016, the Passport to the Pajarito Plateau is a fun program to get families outside, exploring our beautiful trails together.

Los Alamos County, Bandelier, and the Valles Caldera have so many great trails, and now, thanks

UNM-LA Hosts Annual Regional Piano Competition Saturday And Winners Recital Sunday Oct. 12-13

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 9, 2019

Four of the prize winners with judges in 2018, from left, Astrid Groth, Betty Kang, Philippa Fung, Yeanwoo Park and Kirsten Ditlow. Courtesy photo

UNM-LA News:

The UNM-LA campus will once again host the annual regional piano competition of the Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico (PMTNM) 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, where 26 contestants ranging in age from seven-to-16 will converge on the campus.

The Los Alamos public is cordially invited to attend both the competition and then hear the winners of the competition when they present a Winner’s Recital at 2 p.m. Sunday.

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Colgan: Making Dreams Into Reality

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 9, 2019

By MELANIE COLGAN

School Board Candidate Dist. 4

Barranca and North Mesa Communities

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a School Board meeting where Board President Ellen Ben-Naim asked everyone present to dream of what we want our schools to look like in the next three to five years.

Many excellent ideas were mentioned … higher salaries for teachers and instructional assistants, world class facilities, all students, teachers, staff, and parents looking forward to go to school every single day.

I added a few dreams of my own … increased communication between every

NMNBCT Network Names Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus 2019 Administrator Of The Year

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 9, 2019

LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus displays his award with NMNBCT Network President Evelyn Sanchez. Courtesy/LAPS

Conference attendees from LAPS from left, Matthew Allen, NBCT (4th grade, Aspen), Victoria Daley (GATE, Aspen), Katie Lake, NBCT (math, LAHS), Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, Allan Didier, NBCT (computer science, LAHS) and Erin Manzanares (Librarian, Barranca). Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The New Mexico National Board Certified Teacher (NMNBCT) Network presented Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus with the Administrator of the Year award Sept. Read More

Northern New Mexico College Mill Levy Supports Trades Education And Economic Development

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 8, 2019

NNMC News:

ESPANOLA — Northern New Mexico College is asking voters in Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos Counties to vote Nov. 5 on a Mill Levy ballot initiative to bring new trades education programs to the region and revitalize its El Rito Campus.

If passed, the Northern New Mexico College Mill Levy would provide $2.4 Million annually to establish and sustain associate degree programs in trades, including plumbing/pipefitting and electrical at its El Rito and Española campuses.

With the initiative, the College aims to create a skilled local workforce to meet employer needs

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