Pajarito Astronomers Hold Dark Night May 7
PA News:Lecture On Tuberculosis At UNM-LA Monday
Dr. Harshini Mukundan
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos invites the community to a lecture by Dr. Harshini Mukundan, 10-11 a.m. Monday, April 25 in the Jeannette O. Wallace Hall, room 505 at UNM-LA.
Los Alamos National Laboratory researcher Mukundanwill address the re-emergence of tuberculosis in a lecture titled “The Microbe Strikes Back: The Return of Tuberculosis.” Dr. Mukundan will discuss her research on the rise of multidrug resistant tuberculosis, its growing threat to human health, and how effective diagnosis can prevent its spread and save lives.
Mukundan, of the Laboratory’s Read More
Still Time For Parents To Enroll Incoming Kindergarteners In Los Alamos Schools
Teachers Kris Martinez, Barbara Whitaker and Melissa Kinman. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Incoming Kindergarteners who missed the Kindergarten Roundup April 6 still have time to register. Visit the LAPS website here to get important details on how to enroll.
For the parents who gathered at Mountain, Pinon, Barranca, Chamisa and Aspen Elementary Schools for Kindergarten Roundup the most important part of the orientation was registering, asking questions, and meeting the staff.
But for the students, the most exciting part was to meet the kindergarten teachers. The teachers are just as excited Read More
Mountain PTA Raises $5,000 For Extra Playground Equipment
Mountain PTA Treasurer Kristen Kucko. Courtesy/LAPS
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Mountain Elementary School PTA has raised $5,000 for new playground equipment.
The school is paying to replace a climbing wall deemed a safety hazard due to age. This wall was donated by a family with a new climbing structure called the Monarch Climber. The PTA bought additional equipment to go with the climber, like balance boards, spring pods and a Buddy Bench.
“I’ve been working on this for two years and it’s finally happening,” said Kristen Kucko, the treasurer of the Mountain PTA.
As the treasurer, Kucko is Read More
Community Wildlife Habitat Event At PEEC Saturday
Photo by Selvi Viswanathan, Community Wildlife Habitat Team Member. Courtesy/PEECNEA-New Mexico Endorses Maggie Toulouse Oliver For Secretary Of State
Secretary of State Candidate Maggie Toulouse Oliver
NEA–NEW MEXICO News:
Conducting fair elections is the number one priority for Secretary of State candidate Maggie Toulouse Oliver. Based on her demonstrated integrity and expertise as County Clerk in New Mexico’s largest County (Bernalillo), NEA-New Mexico enthusiastically recommends her for the position of Secretary of State.
“We know the Secretary of State’s duty to provide for fair elections is critical to advancing the cause of public education, and there is no one better suited for the position than Ms. Toulouse Oliver,” NEA-New Read More
LAHS’s Akane Dunn Named Rotary Student Of The Year
Los Alamos High School junior Akane Dunn, left, was honored recently as a Student of the Year by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. Students are selected based upon accomplishments in service and volunteer work and nominated by their teachers. Dunn is pictured with her parents, Chikako and Mark Dunn, LAHS social studies teacher Jonathan Frost and Rotarian Karen Easton, a member of the Students of the Year Committee. Photo by Rob Metcalf Read More
Olions Present ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’
OLIONS News:
Spam, Spam and more Spam!
Los Alamos High School Olions presents Monty Python’s Spamalot at 7 p.m. April 21 (preview), 22, 29 and 30; 2 p.m. April 30 and May 1; and noon April 23 at in Duane Smith Auditorium.
Winner of four Tony Awards, including best musical in 2005, this bawdy romp will appeal to both fans of the classic Monty Python films, as well as the unfortunate few who have no idea what the air-speed velocity of an unladen African swallow might be.
With an all-star cast of LAHS students, including Devin McCleskey as King Arthur, Camille Rousculp as Patsy, Lauren Partin as Sir Read More
Rotary Dedicates Audio Loop At Smith Auditorium
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos funded the audio loop installed in Duane Smith Auditorium and offically dedicated the project Sunday just prior to the Manasse/Nakamatsu Duo concert. From left, Rotary Vice President Linda Hull who chaired the video loop project, Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, Rotary President Alison Pannell and Los Alamos Concert Association Artistic Director Ann McLaughlin during Sunday’s dedication. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The plaque and sign will be displayed in the lobby at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Carol A. Read More
LAPS 2014-15 Graduation Rate Is 87.4 Percent
LAPS News:
The New Mexico Public Education Department recently released a graduation rate of 68.6 percent for the New Mexico Class of 2014-2015.
This represents a slight dip compared to the previous graduating class of 2013-2014.
Los Alamos Public Schools released its data for the same period, which reflects an 87.4 percent rate. Also, LAPS data shows a graduation rate increase for each of the last three years:
|
Year |
Statewide |
LAPS |
|
2014-15 |
68.6 |
87.4 |
|
2013-14 |
69.3 |
86.3 |
|
2012-13 |
70.3 |
83.4 |
Full graduation rate data by district and school for the class of 2014-2015 can be found here. Read More
AFTNM Reacts To RAND Corporation Report
AFT–New Mexico President Stephanie Ly
AFTNM News:
- Study Focused on Nationwide Implementation of New K-12 Standards
ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“Today, the RAND Corporation released a study on the implementation of new K-12 standards for Mathematics and ELA/Literacy. The study was based on a large and nationally representative body of educators who periodically are surveyed on issues that impact the education profession.
“The national, in-depth study paints a troubling picture regarding the implementation Read More
‘The Caveman Of Atomic City’ Shows At Guild Cinema In Albuquerque Saturday
microMike. Courtesy photoUPDATE: LANL, UNM-LA And LAPS On Two Hour Delayed Openings
UPDATE: LANL just updated its weather hotline to inform employees to arrive two hours later today to allow maintenance workers time to remove snow from parking lots and sidewalks.
News Alert:
Los Alamos Public Schools and UNM-Los Alamos are on two hour delayed openings (10 a.m.) today due to heavy snowfall overnight.
Los Alamos County is on regular hours today. Read More
NMSU Athletic Leaders In Los Alamos Wednesday
LAPS District Speech Competition Results
District Speech Contestants with Barranca Mesa Teacher and event coordinator, Audrey Juliani. Photo by McKenzie Jiron
Audrey Juliani, Humorous 2nd Place Winner Elise Chavez, Serious 2nd Place Winner Gwyneth Lyons, Serious 1st Place Winner Elizabeth Frost and Humorous 1st Place Winner Jon Gilbert. Photo by McKenzie Jiron
On April 14, Barranca Mesa Elementary School Principal Virginia Terrazas welcomed students and their families to the Los Alamos Public Schools 2016 Elementary District Speech Contest to their school. Read More
Third Annual Bobcat Bonanza Carnival April 29
LAHS Principal (and former Barranca Principal) Brad Parker gets dunked at a previous Bobcat Bonanza. Courtesy photo
BARRANCA MESA PTO News:
- Chance to Win a Ride on the Medevac Helicopter!
Will you be the lucky winner of a ride in the medevac helicopter at the 3rd annual Bobcat Bonanza carnival? It’s one of the many prizes that will be on offer in an impressive silent auction at the event. The carnival is set for 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 29 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School, 57 Loma del Escolar.
In addition to a silent auction, the carnival will feature food, carnival games, a dunk tank, bouncy Read More
PED Releases 68.6 Percent 2014-15 Graduation Rate
New Mexico Secretary of Education Hanna Skandera
PED News:
SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Public Education Department released a graduation rate of 68.6 percent for the New Mexico Class of 2014-2015.
This represents a slight dip compared to the previous graduating class of 2013-2014, but remains more than 5 points higher since the beginning of the Martinez administration.
Fifty-three percent of the state’s 89 school districts saw rising graduation rates compared to the previous year. Districts such as Bernalillo, Bloomfield, Clovis, and Espanola saw their rates increase by five Read More
April Is Underage Drinking Prevention Month
April is Underage Drinking Prevention month and Thursday, the DWI Planning Council held their monthly meeting to continue their efforts.
The Los Alamos Planning Council is made up of members who represent a broad spectrum of interests, with two of its citizen board members serving for quite a long time.
“Diane Noveroske has served in various capacities including coordinator and planning council chair since 2005, DWI Coordinator Kirsten Bell said. “Morrie Pongratz has been a citizen board member since Read More
