Youth Grades 10 Through 12 Invited To Special Retreat
UCLA News:
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is offering a two-day, comprehensive sexuality course/retreat for youth in grades 10 through 12.
The retreat begins 7-11 p.m. Friday, April 8 and resumes 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9. There is a $30 fee to cover food costs.
The course/retreat uses the Our Whole Lives (OWL) curriculum for grades 10 through 12. The OWL course helps high school youth gain the knowledge, life principles and skills they need to express their sexuality in life-enhancing ways. It puts sexuality into the context of values and personal responsibility, helping Read More
Planetarium Feature Film Premiere: Mysteries Of The Unseen World March 12, 13, 26, & 27
Courtesy/PEECClimate Change Lecture At Nature Center March 15
Dr. Phil Jones, project leader, scientist and musician. Courtesy photoLAPS: Invitation To Community Conversations On Strategic Plan And 2016-17 Budget
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board and Community Budget Committee invite parents and interested people from Los Alamos to attend and participate in a conversation about the draft Strategic Plan and 2016-17 LAPS budget proposal.
The first meeting, scheduled for March 15, will begin with an overview of the draft Strategic Plan followed by a review of the School Funding Formula, results from the Legislative Session, and considerations for 2016-17 budget. The School Board and Budget Committee want to hear ideas and suggestions from parents and community members.
The second and third meetings, Read More
Cassandra Storms Wins 4-Way Test Essay Contest
Essay contest winner Cassandra Storms shares her 4-Way Essay at the March 1 Rotary meeting at the golf course. Courtesy photo
Essay contest finalists Cassandra Storms, Tanna Hollander and Gloria Ramos wait with LAMS teacher Suzanne Montoya to read their essays. Courtesy photo
LAMS News
Cassandra Storms’ winning essay earned her $200 in the Rotary Club of Los Alamos 4-way Test Essay Contest March 1 at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Tanna Hollander won $100 for her second place essay and Gloria Ramos won $50 for her third place essay.
The subject of the essay was how using Rotary Club’s Four-Way Read More
SFCC Students And Faculty Receive New Mexico Film Office Give Back Funds
Recipients of the New Mexico Film Office Give Back Funds: SFCC students, from left, Adriel Takashi Soloway and Regina Nein and SFCC faculty members Jonathan Mugford and Diana de Aguinaga Pettersson. Courtesy photoYouth Mental Health First Aid Training – Openings Available To Community
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JJAB News:
The Los Alamos JJAB has space available in the Youth Mental Health First Aid training taking place this weekend.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence based, nationally recognized and accredited course that teaches adults who work with youth how to identify symptoms of different types of mental illness.
As with any first aid class, there is an action plan to help a youth in crisis. Trainees learn how to assess the person for risk of harm or suicide, listen non-judgmentally, give reassurance, and encourage the person to seek professional help.
This Read More
Fundraiser Involves Teachers Duct Taped To Walls
Chamisa Elementary School has allowed the Class of 2019 at Los Alamos High School to borrow their idea for a fun fundraiser. Here Justin Black hangs out with Laura Gallimore and Becky Sims for a duct tape fundraiser. Students at LAHS have a list of teachers to select from and tickets are on sale during lunch for $1 through Wednesday. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
Living Well Los Alamos: Free Application For Federal Student Aid
By HELEN IDZOREK Graduation is a mere four months away. Whether you are a high school senior preparing to enter college next fall or a non-traditional student who is planning to return to school as an adult learner, many people will be completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The FAFSA determines eligibility for student loans, grants, need-based student employment and other forms of aid. Everyone should fill out a FAFSA even if they believe they (or their parents) make too much money, they have poor grades, are too old or that the form is too difficult Read More
Court Of Appeals To Hold Hearing At Laguna-Acoma High School
COURT News:Students in grades 9-12 at this school, about 50 miles west of Albuquerque, will be able to watch as lawyers appear before a panel of three judges in a case involving an Albuquerque man appealing his conviction on drug charges. After the arguments, judges will take questions from students.
Fifth Grade Boys Transformed Into Biotechnologists
Fifth grade boys from Mountain Elementary School how to extract their own DNA. Courtesy photoGovernor Signs Legislation To Reduce Mandated State Testing Time
Governor’s Office News:Dr. Marvel Harris Presents Findings Of LAPS Mental Health Design Team To Rotary Club
Dr. Marvel Harrison, local mental health specialist and counselor, spoke Tuesday to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos about the findings of the Los Alamos Public Schools Mental Health Design Team. Questions from the audience sparked concerned conversation about the mental health of local students and the anxiety and stress they experience. Photo by Hal Davis Read More
‘Spectrum’ Show Celebrates Link Between Art And Science
Grasping Synapses by Todd Siler. Courtesy/CU Art Museum, University of ColoradoY Global Teens Engage With Community, Look To Africa
YMCA News:Comedy Show Benefits LAHS Band
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BAND BOOSTER News:
A unique entertainment experience is coming to Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 12, a live stand-up comedy and music! In it’s second year, “LOL! Los Alamos” will feature four New Mexico comics in a family friendly show with special musical guest, The Pleasure Pilots.
Tickets will be sold at the door for $15 or $10 for students and seniors. All proceeds will benefit the Los Alamos High School Band program and their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C. for the National Independence Day Parade.
“It’s hard Read More
Rooney Named Chief Executive Officer Of UNMLA
Cindy Rooney
UNMLA News:
After consultation with faculty, staff, the UNM Los Alamos Advisory Board and the appropriate university officials, Provost Chaouki Abdallah announced that Cynthia Rooney, interim chief executive officer of the Los Alamos Branch Campus, has been appointed on a regular basis.
“Dr. Cynthia Rooney is the best choice to continue to lead the Los Alamos branch campus,” Abdallah said. “She clearly has the support of the campus and local community and is the best choice to lead the campus as it strengthens and re-defines its role in the Los Alamos,” said Abdallah. Read More
Los Alamos NJRTOC Takes State Banners
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NJROTC News:
Los Alamos High School NJROTC Cadets competed at the New Mexico State JROTC championships on Friday and Saturday. The rifle teams competed at West Mesa on the state electronic target system. The Los Alamos Precision team finished first for the state championship and the sporter team finished third.
Precision individual placings were prone position, Holly Hayes gold, JoAnna O’Neill bronze, standing Samantha Miller silver, Holly Hayes bronze, kneeling Samantha Miller gold, and first place overall was Samantha Miller.
Sporter team individual was Victor Read More
