Steve Tapia Shares Wildlife Stories Sept. 20
Author Steve Tapia presents a talk Sept. 20 at the Los Alamos Nature Center on how certain animals prepare for winter. Courtesy/U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceScenes From UNM-LA Staff Appreciation Party
The Executive Team at UNM-Los Alamos hosts a Staff Appreciation Party Wednesday complete with an ice cream sundae bar. Photo by Nancy Coombs
UNM-LA’s Gabe Baca entertains the crowd with his juggling skills during Wednesday’s event. Photo by Nancy Coombs
UNM-LA staff gather for Wednesday’s appreciation party where they are treated to ice cream sundaes. Photo by Nancy Coombs
Academic Student Success Manager Elizabeth Rademacher dishes up an ice cream sundae. Photo by Nancy Coombs
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Pro Basketball Player Alex Kirk Visits Pinon School
Professional basketball player Alex Kirk with Pinon 6th graders during a recent visit to the school. Courtesy photo
Pro basketball player Alex Kirk during a visit with Pinon 6th graders. Courtesy photoCOMMUNITY News:
Professional basketball player Alex Kirk visited Pinon Elementary Wednesday, Aug 31.
Kirk, who has traveled worldwide, described how fortunate they are to go to school in Los Alamos, because they have a lot more opportunities than many other children and he advised them to take advantage of these opportunities.
UNM-LA Introduces Personal Care Attendant Course
Courtesy photoSFCC Offers Two Leadership Programs For Youth
SFCC News:Los Alamos High School Freshmen Parent Night Sept. 12
LAHS News:
LAMS Student Michael Aslam Selected Semifinalist In National Science And Engineering Competition
EDUCATION News:
Los Alamos Middle School student Michael Aslam has been selected as a top 300 semifinalist in the Broadcom MASTERS national middle school science and engineering competition — the nation’s most prestigious Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition for middle school students.
Society for Science & the Public and Broadcom Foundation announced that Aslam was selected for this honor from a pool of 2,343 entrants and more than 6,000 nominees from affiliated science fairs across the United States. The Read More
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, School Board Member Bill Hargraves On Voice Of Los Alamos Friday
Los Alamos School Board member Bill Hargraves, left, with Police Chief Dino Sgambellone discuss guns, school safety issues and preparedness efforts on local campuses during Wednesday’s taping of the Voice of Los Alamos radio show, which broadcasts noon to 1 p.m. Friday on 101.5 FM. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
September Is Suicide Prevention Month
By Dr. KURT STEINHAUSSchool counselors in Los Alamos have adopted a comprehensive program that promotes student well-being and achievement. It is called the ASCA (American School Counselors Association) model.
ASCA is preventive in design and developmental in nature. It brings school counselors together with one vision and one voice, which creates unity and focus toward student well-being and improving achievement.
One of the ASCA components is suicide prevention and a national campaign has been launched for the month of September. At LAPS, we are Read More
Local Business Owners Mentor High School Student Entrepreneurs Through Launch Los Alamos Classes
Local business experts Patrick Brenner, April Dukes and Mandy Marksteiner are three of five teachers at the new, free Launch Los Alamos classes for teen entrepreneurs. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
This fall, all high school students with business ideas are invited to learn how to turn those ideas into a real business.
Launch Los Alamos is an eight-week crash course in entrepreneurship and business building for teens, sponsored by the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation. During the program students will get resources to help them put their plans into motion, Read More
Pajarito Spanish Dance Alliance Flamenco Classes Sept. 10 Through Nov. 19
Dance Alliance November 2014. Courtesy photoAfter-School History Wednesdays Begins Sept. 14
Courtesy photoHistory Wednesdays is a drop-off program in which children will experience engaging, hands-on history activities under the guidance of the Museum Educator.
Annual 8th Grade Washington, D.C Spring Break Trip
LAMS News:Planetarium Feature Film: Mysteries Of The Unseen World Sept. 10-11
LAMS WEB Crew Sending Care Packages To Military Personnel Through ‘Thanks A Million’ Project
Key Club Selling Best Seat In The House Tickets
Key Club Board Members from left, Radhika Iyer, Miriam Wallstrom, Summer Bronson, Catherine Rousculp, Irene Kwon, Esperanza Tapia and Sara Bulthius. Courtesy photoLos Alamos High School Key Club, a community service group run by its parent organization Kiwanis, is selling best seat in the house raffle tickets for the homecoming football game.
Raffle tickets are one for $5 and three for $10, and the proceeds go to help the club attend leadership training conferences. The winner of the raffle gets a front row seat of the homecoming game, Friday, Sept. 16,
Little Forest Playschool Fall Fiesta Sept. 10
Kids getting soapy in the Bubble Pit at Little Forest Play School. Courtesy photo
LITTLE FOREST News:
The community is invited to Little Forest Playschool’s Annual Fall Fiesta 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10.
Join staff at the 2-acre playground for family fun and games including:
- Prizes;
- Face Painting;
- Alpine Slide;
- Free Toddler Area;
- Bounce House – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.;
- Dunk Tank – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and
- Bubble Pit – noon to 2 p.m.
Exciting additions this year include:
- Traditional Dance at 10:30 a.m. from Ohkay Owingeh; and
- Live music from The Lebrons
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Welcomes New Bargaining Unit To Highlands University
AFT News:Letter To The Editor: School Board President Addresses Safety, Misinformation And Public Input Issues
By Jim Hall, School Board PresidentThis letter is to share important information about school safety in Los Alamos, correct misinformation in recent news reports, and to reinforce that the School Board always considers public input.
I begin with job number one – safety for students and staff in the Los Alamos Public Schools and local communities. Children are our greatest asset and they are the future. It is our grave responsibility to assure that learning occurs in a place that is safe and free from harm. Read More
LAPS Board Hosting Two Community Meetings
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board will host two community meetings to provide an update and seek input about school construction.
Thursday, Sept. 8
- Chamisa Elementary School Gymnasium
- 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 13
- Los Alamos Public Schools Board Room
- 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Agenda
- Update about school construction presented by Jim Hall
- Thank you to the Los Alamos community and summary of projects funded by previous two bond elections
- School Board process about construction and major maintenance
- Plans for moving forward, Frequently Asked Questions
- Small Group
