Education

LAPS Hosts Community Forum On School Safety

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2018

LAHS students. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The community is invited to a student-led community forum 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 at the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.

The purpose of this meeting is to give students the chance to be heard and for the community to be involved in the discussion about school safety.

All interested students, parents and community members are invited to join the round table discussions to engage in dialogue about what the district is currently doing and what can be done moving forward to make a difference in the safety of the Los Alamos Public Schools schools. Read More

Heinrich Calls For Stronger Investment In Student Health And Safety

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2018
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― In the face of the opioid epidemic that is ravaging communities and gun violence that is endangering the health and wellbeing of America’s youth, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is calling for stronger federal investments that enhance student health and safety.
 
Across the country and in New Mexico, schools are increasingly at the forefront in the response to these crises.
 
In a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee leadership, Heinrich joined over two-dozen Senators in requesting
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Los Alamos Students Deliver Stellar Performance At State Speech And Debate State Tournament

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2018

Los Alamos Hilltalkers and Hawktalkers Speech and Debate Teams shine at the State Speech and Debate Tournament. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Hilltalkers and Hawktalkers Speech and Debate Teams earned top marks at the State Speech and Debate Tournament that was held at V Sue Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho.

Twenty seven schools competed from New Mexico, and although the competition was tough this year, both the high school and middle school Speech and Debate teams came out on top.

Hilltalkers Coach Margo Batha credited the team’s outstanding results to not only each student’s Read More

LAFD Hosts Arson Investigators Conference

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2018

International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) officials at their conference in Los Alamos Feb. 28- March 2, from right, Los Alamos Fire Department Senior Life & Safety Coordinator Stephen Rinaldi, IAAI Director Jim Kanavy and New Mexico IAAI President Clay Bailey. Rinaldi is also a board member of the New Mexico Chapter. Courtesy photo

IAAI conference members view the results of an explosion inside a small structure for demonstration purposes during IAAI conference activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory’s TA-49 area. Courtesy photo

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Daytime High School Equivalency Class At UNM-LA

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 13, 2018

UNM-LA News:

 

A new daytime High School Equivalency (HSE) class started Monday at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos campus.

 

Classes will run from 1 to 3 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays and will be held in Building 7, Room B11 through June 14. Claudia Ress will be teaching the class.

 

There is no cost to students for the class which is sponsored by state and federal funds.

Students may join the class at any time during the 14 weeks.

 

UNM-LA decided to introduce a new daytime class because they had several students who had expressed interest in their night-time class, Read More

PEEC: Equinox, Rebirth And The Sun March 16

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 12, 2018
 
PEEC News:
 
Want to see images of stellar nurseries in our galaxy, learn about the life cycle of stars, and see films about the Sun?
 
At 7 p.m. Friday, March 16, join Dr. Erica Fogerty to explore the equinox’s astrophysical origin and how this celestial alignment is connected to the coming of spring. The full-dome films SunStruck and Solar Quest will play in the planetarium at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 17. These planetarium programs take place at the Los Alamos Nature Center and are made possible thanks to the Pajarito Environmental
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Café Scientifique New Mexico Partners With Los Alamos National Laboratory For Special Events

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 12, 2018

Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Café Scientifique New Mexico is partnering with Los Alamos National Laboratory to host three special events for high school students in northern New Mexico to go behind the scenes and learn about the latest technology in emergency management careers.

This program is open to high school students in Los Alamos, Española, Pojoaque and Taos.

The Los Alamos event is March 13, the Española-Pojoaque event is March 21 and the Taos event is March 27.

Emergency response to major disasters requires the most advanced technology to protect the Read More

SFCC Closed For Spring Break March 19-25

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 12, 2018
SFCC News:
 
SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College will close the week of March 19-25 for Spring Break.
 
No classes or activities will be held and no other student services will be available. All campus facilities will be closed, including the college’s child care center Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center. The AARP’s Tax-Aide Santa Fe will not provide free tax preparation during this week. The campus will reopen Monday, March 26. The Santa Fe Higher Education Center, which partners with a variety of area colleges, will
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Consumer Protection Weeks FACTS: ‘C’ Is For Cars

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 12, 2018
Attorney General Hector Balderas
 
AG News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Hector Balderas wants New Mexicans to get the FACTS when it comes to Cars. 
 
Purchasing a car is the largest purchase many New Mexicans undertake, so it’s crucial that consumers make informed decisions during their car shopping process.
 
“The most important tool for car shopping is to know what you can afford,” Balderas said. “Know your finance options and your overall family budget before you begin to shop. That
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Udall, Bipartisan Group Of Senators Introduce Critical School Safety Legislation

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 11, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing the Students, Teachers and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Act of 2018, legislation that invests in early intervention and prevention programs to stop school violence before it happens — including providing key resources to strengthen school safety in Native communities. 
 
The STOP School Violence Act authorizes the Department of Justice to make
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LANB Brings Students From El Camino Real Academy To Bradbury Science Museum

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 11, 2018
El Camino Real Academy 5th graders visit to the Bradbury Science Musuem thanks to a generous transportation grant from Los Alamos National Bank. Photo by Linda Anderman/BSM

An El Camino Real Academy 5th grader at the Bradbury Museum during a field trip sponsored by LANB. Photo by Linda Anderman/BSM

 

BSMA News:
 
Twenty-five 5th graders from El Camino Real Academy enjoyed a field trip to the Bradbury Science Museum, thanks to a grant provided by Los Alamos National Bank, that pays for the student’s and teacher’s transportation to the museum.
 
Liddie Martinez,
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LAPS: Community Budget Meeting March 19

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 11, 2018
LAPS News:
 
The next Los Alamos Public Schools Budget Meeting is 5:30-7:00 p.m. Monday, March 19, in the White Rock Branch Library.
 
Parents, students, staff and community members are invited to attend and participate in the conversation.
 
The meeting will include a review of the budget development process and time for community members to ask questions, give ideas and suggest how funds would be best utilized.  
 
School Board Members will also be discussing the budget during the upcoming School Board Work Session March 29 at the Topper Freshman Academy,
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Apple Hill String Quartet Residency In Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 11, 2018
The Apple Hill String Quartet will host a one-day residency March 22 in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
 
LAAC News:
 
The Apple Hill String Quartet will host a one-day residency featuring a free master class 3:30-5 p.m. and a gala concert 7-8:30 p.m. March 22 in Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos.
 
Called “dashing and extraordinary” by Strad Magazine, the Apple Hill String Quartet has earned praise around the world for its concerts that present interpretive mastery of traditional repertoire, neglected masterpieces, and music from around the world, as well as world premieres and commissioned
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Class Of ‘98 Launches Topper Trot … Open To Public

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 10, 2018

LAHS Class Of ‘98 Reunion News:

 

To all Los Alamos area friends and supporters … the 1st ever Topper Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, presented by the Class of ‘98 is now open for registration.

 

The event is July 7 in Los Alamos as part of the Class of ‘98 reunion activities.

 

This specific activity is open to the public and proceeds from the event will benefit the LAPS Foundation.

 

Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3Q7KYQK  Read More

Rotary Hears Plans For Local Polaris Charter School

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on March 10, 2018
LAPS School Board Member Bill Hargraves, acting as a private citizen, and Liz Martineau gave a program recently at the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, detailing plans to begin a Polaris Charter School in Los Alamos for 6th-8th grade students. Photo by Rob Metcalf
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