Rotary Club Honors Essay Contest Winners
Rotary Club of Los Alamos Essay Contest winners and their parents and teacher were honored at the Club’s March 5 meeting. From left, Minhua Wang, Jenny Wang (Third Place), James Delgado, Katie Delgado (First Place), Cindy Welch, Tabitha Welch (Second Place), Eighth Grade Los Alamos Middle School Language Arts Teacher Lorene Beckstead and Christina Kraemer who served as Rotary chairperson of the 4-Way Test Essay Competition. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Katie Delgado reads her first place winning essay to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Learn About ‘Super-Flocking’ During Raptor Migration Talk at PEEC
Raptor migration in Veracruz, Mexico. Courtesy/photoPEEC News:
It’s well known that some birds fly south for the winter, but migrating raptors put on an extreme show when hundreds of them converge near Veracruz, Mexico each year.
Learn more about this phenomenon from birder Robert Templeton at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.
The largest concentration of migrating raptors in the world occurs each fall in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
The geography of North America causes most of the migratory raptors from the U.S. and Canada to be funneled onto a narrow Read More
LANL Meteorologist Leads Cloudspotting Class March 19
Lenticular clouds over Washington. Courtesy/NASAPEEC News
Do you wonder what all the different types of clouds in the sky mean?
Come to a free Cloudspotting Class led by Los Alamos National Laboratory Meteorologist Jean Dewart at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.
Dewart first learned to watch the sky when she came to New Mexico many years ago. In this talk, she will take participants on a tour through many types of clouds.
She’ll also explain what different types of clouds can tell us about the atmosphere and weather. Knowing a bit about the science
Perch Paperie Extends Hours; Adds New Classes
Perch Paperie News:
Now shoppers will have more time to get crafty at Perch Paperie. The store is extending its hours!
Perch Paperie will now be open M-F 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perch Paperie has lots of fun classes coming up this month.
New classes are added all the time, so be sure and visit Perch Paperie online at https:////www.perchpaperie.com/ or click on the Perch Paperie ad on the Los Alamos Daily Post to find out the latest.
Paper Straw Pinwheel kids class: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, $7, all ages.
CD Case Sticker Book: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, $7, all ages, withFSN to Offer IMPACT Personal Safety 101
FSN News:
Family Strengths Network will host IMPACT of Santa Fe for two special events in March.
IMPACT Personal Safety 101 and Healthy Relationships will be offered together on one night for people ages 15 through adult from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Teen Center.
Seventh and eighth graders can benefit from this important workshop with appropriate content from 6-8 .pm. Thursday, March 21 at FSN.
This class empowers participants by teaching them what assailants look for and how to avoid being chosen as a target.
Students practice awareness skills, body language, and using their voices. Read More
Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club Registration Opens March 11 for Training Classes
Jennifer Necker with her dog Lorna. Photo by Carl NeckerRotary Club Student of the Month for February: Caroline Schramm
Caroline Schramm. Courtesy photo
ROTARY News:
Caroline Schramm, a junior at Los Alamos High School (LAHS), was recently honored as Rotary Student of the Month for February.
Schramm is the daughter of Janet and Garry Schramm and the sister of Christopher, Kaitlin, Kurt, Cory and Carson.
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos selects one student each month of the school year to honor as a Student of the Month.
In addition to high school seniors, high school juniors are now eligible for the recognition. Students are nominated by their teachers and chosen on the basis of their academic achievement, Read More
YCC Job Applications Open Through March 22
Family YMCA’s Youth Conservation Corps members work on local trail. Courtesy photo
Family YMCA’s Youth Conservation Corps members on Trail Day. Courtesy photoYMCA News:
Job applications will be accepted until March 22 from youth ages 14 to 25 for hiring consideration with The Family YMCA’s Youth Conservation Corps. The program will employ up to 45 youth in part or full-time positions for work in the Jemez Mountains and Canyons.
The positions are based in the outdoors improving public footpaths. The Y is hiring local area youth from Pojoaque, Rio Arriba County and Los Alamos in
Kindergarten Roundup Starts Soon
LAPS News:
Kindergarten Roundup is around the corner! Children who will turn age five by Sept. 1, 2013, are eligible for kindergarten next year.
See the following schedule for Roundup dates and times:
- Aspen April 24 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- Barranca March 27 12:30 p.m.
- Chamisa April 24
U.S. Bank ‘Rally4Rewards’ Program – Earn $2,500 for LAHS
LAHS News:
U.S Bank is a supporter of high school athletics/activities and has been a major sponsor of the NMAA for many years now.
In addition to serving as the title sponsor of the State Football, Basketball and Track Championships, U.S. Bank has also served as a large contributor to the NMAA Foundation.
Now, they are taking this even further with Monday’s launch of the “Rally4Rewards” program.
Through this program, U.S. Bank will be donating $2,500 to six different NMAA member schools. One school from each classification (B-5A) will be rewarded with a piece of this special $15,000 Read More
Junior Parent Night is March 11
LAHS News:
Parents of current Los Alamos High School juniors are invited to attend Junior Parent Night at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 11 in the Speech Theater.
“Junior Parent Night is an evening presentation for the parents of current juniors which provides information on post-secondary options,” said Cindy Black, one of four guidance counselors at the high school. “We cover the college admission process, including two- and four-year colleges, technical and vocational schools, and military options. Information is available on college searches, SAT and ACT tests, admissions, financial aid Read More
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Innovate+Educate Announces Grant Recipients
STATE News:
SANTA FE – On Feb. 27, Innovate+Educate announced $200,000 in funding to communities in New Mexico interested in building their talent pipeline.
The grants will bring together industry, community and education leaders to bridge the skills gap and develop new mechanisms for hiring, skills assessment and training.
These grants were made possible due to the funding from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to advance the New Options Project.
Awardees include:
- CHRISTUS St. Vincent’s Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe;
- Four Corners Economic Development (4CED) in the Farmington
March is Youth Art Month … See Local Creations on Display at Mesa Public Library
Student artwork from Los Alamos Public Schools is on display in the downstairs gallery of Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/LAPS
Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
In Honor of Youth Art Month, the Los Alamos Public Schools Art Team has hung a show of student artwork in the downstairs gallery of Mesa Public Library.
Come celebrate creativity and imagination with our amazing students. You may even be inspired to create something of your own!
The show will hang through the month of March. Questions can be directed to LAPS Art Team Leader Stephanie Rittner at S.Rittner@LaSchools.Net.
3-D Printing Leads to Super-Collaboration
Seated from left, Lisa Wismer, Linda Hull, Dave Fox, Morrie Pongratz and Cindy Rooney. Standing from left, Kay Willerton, Eva Artschwager, Lori Heimdahl Gibson and Gene Schmidt. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Members of the community, Los Alamos Public Schools, UNM-Los Alamos and the LANL Community Programs Office met Thursday for the first time to engage in a large-group conversation on strategies to create career opportunities in technology.
Los Alamos business leader Dave Fox pledged $1,000 in a challenge grant to purchase a 3-D printer, which will be the focus of an industrial modeling class. Read More
PAC 8 Will Offer Spring Music Video Classes
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 is offering Spring Music Video Classes. Classes will be held in two sessions.
One session is March 6, 13, 20, and 27. The next session will be held April 8-11, during Spring Break.
All classes are 2-4 p.m. and taught at PAC 8. Classes are for students ages 8-14.
Students will learn the process of making a music video. During this process, they will learn to record audio, operate a camera, basic lighting techniques, basic editing and mixing.
All classes will be taught by Eric Heithaus of Santa Fe Music Videos, who is a recipient of the AMC Best Music Video Award.
He is also the music video Read More
David Mills as Langston Hughes a Dramatic Treat
David Mills performing as Langston Hughes. Courtesy photo
By JANE LIN
Los Alamos is in for a dramatic treat when actor/writer David Mills performs an excerpt from his show, “Dreamweaver: The Works of Langston Hughes” at 7 p.m. Monday, March 4 at UNM-LA in the Student Center Lecture Hall (Bldg. 2.)
The event is free and open to the public. The event is funded by the Jim Sagel Memorial Lecture Series Fund, established in honour of the writer Jim Sagel who taught creative writing at UNM-LA for many years.
I experienced the full show when David Mills performed it at The Lensic in Santa Fe on Read More
See the Stars with PEEC
Comet Lemmon photographed Feb. 20, 2013 through a 19.6 inch telescope. Photo by Martin Mobberley – See more at https:////astrobob.areavoices.PEEC News:
PEEC will have several telescopes set up for viewing, and the event is free and open to the public.
With any luck, Comet Pan-STARRS will be in the sky right after sundown. After the comet sets, Jupiter
ACCT’s ‘The Little Mermaid, Jr.’ Raised Nearly $1,000 for Student Actors
Chef Louis (Nic Gonzales) and his helpers prepare to cook Sebastian (Daniel Sarrao.) Courtesy photo
Sebastian (Daniel Sarrao) left, Ariel ( Kim McKinley) and Flounder (Jordan Bailey) contemplate ‘human stuff.’ Courtesy photoAtomic City Children’s Theater and Los Alamos Public Schools’ Middle Schoolers presented “Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr.” last weekend.
The students had been working on this play since before Christmas. Many current 8th grade students have been participating in ACCT since 5th grade, so Read More
Y Summer Programs Help Youth Get Outdoors and Learn New Skills
Campers visit with alpacas during a YMCA field trip. Courtesy/YMCA
iCare about Gardening campers tend their plants. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA is encouraging parents to help keep their kids physically active and mentally engaged by signing them up for any of the Y’s summer youth development programs.
Registration opens for summer programs March 1, and the registration fee is waived for parents who sign up from March 1 through April 30. The Y offers financial assistance so that no one is turned away for inability to pay.
Registration is also open for next year’s after-school enrichment Read More