Atomic City Children’s Theater Opens Auditions For Disney Peter Pan Jr. 2-4 p.m. Wednesday
ACCT News:
Atomic City Children’s Theater (ACCT), the Los Alamos Public Schools’ award winning after-school theater program, is excited to announce auditions for their elementary school production of Disney Peter Pan Jr., a two-act musical based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie’s enchanting Broadway play.
Co-Director Daren Savage noted, “Peter Pan Jr. is a really fun show with some of Disney’s most famous characters including Peter Pan, Wendy, Captain Hook and of course, Tinker Bell and features many memorable Disney songs including, You Can Fly, Never Read More
Raffi Andonian Delivers Financial Tips For Parents
It’s important to start talking to kids about responsible money habits when they are young and receptive. Courtesy photoRaffi Andonian will deliver his “Money Talks” presentation Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at Family Strengths Network, at 3540 Orange St. Los Alamos.
This complimentary financial seminar is designed to teach parents and grandparents how to talk to their kids about personal finances and turn everyday situations like shopping, doing chores and receiving gifts into valuable lessons that can be used throughout Read More
Letter To The Editor: No Politics At Homecoming Parade
By Democratic Party Chair Robyn Schultz/GOP Party Chair Robert GibsonLocal political party leaders agree to stand by the joint Letter to the Editor published in 2014 that announced an agreement reached by Los Alamos Democratic Party Chair Robyn Schultz and then GOP Chair Robert Gibson regarding the annual Los Alamos High School Homecoming Parade.
Joint Letter to the editor published in 2014:
The Los Alamos Homecoming Parade is coming up. In order not to politicize a beloved community tradition, our local parties have decided Read More
Bird Walk On Cañada Bonita/Nordic Ski Trails Sept. 10
Cordilleran flycatcher. Photo by Marion Stelts
PEEC News:
One of the best ways to begin bird watching is by looking for the birds one sees and hears every day.
The community is invited to join longtime Los Alamos resident and bird watcher Joe Fitzgibbon at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 for a hike along the Cañada Bonita and Nordic Ski Trails.
The high-elevation trek winds through mixed conifer forest and offers breathtaking views. This is the perfect opportunity for adults and children who can hike up to five miles to get outside and admire local species of birds. Sightings Read More
Los Alamos Historical Museum Hosts Culture Co-op
Museum staff last spring in Japan, from left, intern Kallie Funk, Director Juth Stauber and Registrar Stephanie Yeamons. Courtesy photoHISTORICAL MUSEUM News:
Join the Los Alamos Historical Museum staff at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos for Culture Co-op, an evening of intercultural exploration.
Hear about the Los Alamos History Museum’s spring 2016 travel to Japan to meet with colleagues at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum with the goal to develop dialogue between communities in New Mexico and Japan. Read More
LAPS ACT Assessment Scores At A Glance
Los Alamos High School. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
In 2016, 204 graduating LAPS students took the ACT test. The average composite score was 24.4, with average scores of 24.1 in English, 23.3 in mathematics, 25.2 in reading, and 24.4 in science. The highest possible score is 36.
The average scores in Los Alamos were higher than the average scores across the state. In New Mexico 13,435 students took the test and received an average composite score of 19.9, with an average score of 18.9 in English, 19.5 in Mathematics, 20.5 in reading, and 20.1 in science.
The ACT test is designed to measure the Read More
NMPED Releases Annual School Grades
LAPS News:
Today, the New Mexico Public Education Department released individual school grades. Here is information to keep in mind when reviewing the school grade reports.
First, the PED School Grades are primarily a measure of increases in state test scores. The school grades are not a reflection of overall student achievement or quality of teaching.
Second, based upon PARCC test scores for the last two years, the Los Alamos Public Schools is the highest achieving district in the state. It is statistically very difficult for high-achieving schools to demonstrate Read More
Open House At Chamisa Tonight
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools open houses begin tonight at 5-7 p.m. at Chamisa. (visit http://www.laschools.net/ for other school dates.) Topics of discussion include the following:
Emergency and Weather-related Communications – LAPS is Using “School Messenger”
School Messenger replaces E-Alert as our new Parent Communication System.
Parents or grandparents DO NOT need to sign up for School Messenger – phone numbers and email addresses are pulled from the information you submitted at registration.
School Messenger extends the ability to communicate with parents and Read More
Campus Is Bustling On First Day Of Classes At UNM-LA
Students are spotted soaking up knowledge as classes begin Monday at UNM-LA for the Fall 2016 semester. Enrollment tops 1,000 students, which is up more than 16 percent from last fall. Campus is bustling, many classrooms are full, parking is challenging, and everyone seems excited to begin a new semester. Courtesy/UNM-LA Read More
Volunteers Needed For Adult Literacy Program
Incoming Basic Literacy tutors with their tutor certificates. Courtesy photoJustin Holmes Of Los Alamos Achieves Eagle Rank
Parents Rich and Nan Holmes watch as Scoutmaster Steve Mosier awards their son Justin Holmes his Eagle rank Sunday during a special ceremony with assistance by Marie Bourguet and Thomas Mosier. Photo by Robert S. McClees
At a special ceremony Sunday, newly honored Eagle Scout Justin Holmes with his parents, Rich and Nan Holmes, and Troop 122 Scoutmaster, Steve Mosier. He is flanked by a nest of Eagle Scouts from left, Mike Gordon, John Gordon, Duncan Fuehne, Thomas Mosier, Ethan Aulwes, Tommy Calandra and Ryan Holmes. Photo by Robert S. McCleesLos Alamos High School Teacher Kathy Boerigter Receives Prestigious Presidential Award For Excellence In Science Teaching
Los Alamos High School teacher Kathy Boerigter has received the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, which she will receive in September at the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus congratulates Los Alamos High School teacher Kathy Boerigter for being honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comToday, the White Read More
UNM-LA Cuts Ribbon On Newly Renovated Fire & EMS Training Facility
UNM-Los Alamos CEO Dr. Cynthia Rooney and UNM-LA Advisory Board Chair Steve Boerigter cut the ribbon placed in front of the ambulance simulator Aug. 11, officially opening the renovated Fire & EMS Training Facility on campus. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Interior of the simulated ambulance used for training at UNM-LA. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) hosted an Open House and ribbon cutting event Aug. 11 to celebrate the completed renovation of the Fire Read More
Heinrich Hosts NSF Director, Highlights STEM Education And Community Empowerment Programs
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) with National Science Foundation Director Dr. France A. Córdova and Northern New Mexico College staff and students today at NNMC. Courtesy/Heinrich Staff
EDUCATION News:
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) was in Rio Arriba County today with National Science Foundation (NSF) Director Dr. France A. Córdova to promote educational investments in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and highlight training programs to prepare students for New Mexico’s high-tech job industry.
Senator Heinrich and Director Córdova Read More
PEEC’s Geology Program For Kids Starts Sept. 20
Kids will participate in hands-on activities and field trips provided by the summer Pebble Pups program. Courtesy photoLAHS Student Participates In National Program
Los Alamos High School student Erica Keevama participated with 24 other NNAYI participants this summer at the Association of American Medical Colleges. Courtesy photo
Erica Keevama. Courtesy photoNEA-NM President On PARCC Student Test Results
By BETTY PATTERSON
President NEA-New Mexico
The Public Education Department’s release of Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) scores is a positive sign. However, the continued use of these scores for high stakes decisions is still just as misguided as it ever was. Movement in the right direction is an indication that New Mexico’s educators and students are working hard.
Students are at the heart of all we do at NEA-New Mexico, so we appreciate the 30,000 foot view of New Mexico’s education system which the PARCC does provide. The PARCC does not pinpoint Read More
Financing Entrepreneurial Enterprise Sept. 2 – Nov. 4
Students And Parents To Receive PARCC Test Results
LAHS students. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Students and parents in the Los Alamos Public Schools will be receiving PARCC Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) reports by Friday Sept. 2.
Based upon feedback, this year’s student report has been improved for clarity. Several key elements of the score report have been updated into visual representations tobetter show results. These changes were developed because parents want to know how their child is doing, and where they need help. The LAPS goal is for continuous improvement in communications.
Over Read More
Planetarium Film At Nature Center: We Are Stars
We are Stars, a planetarium film shows at 2 p.m. Aug. 27-28 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC’s) popular planetarium film, We are Stars, is back for one weekend. We are Stars connects life on earth to the evolution of the universe by investigating the chemistry of stars. This family-friendly film will screen in the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 28.
Tickets may be purchased by phone or at the Los Alamos Nature Center and are Read More
