Participating in the Pi-rates of the Caribbean celebration March 16 in honor of Pi Day at Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS), from left, Los Alamos Schools Credit Union (LASCU) CEO Matt Schmidt, LAMS Principal Suzanne Lynne, LASCU EVP Bethany Hayward and Loan Officer Carissa Meierdierks Wall. Courtesy/LAMS PTO

Scenes from the LAMS Pi-rates of the Caribbean celebration in honor of Pi Day. Courtesy/LAMS PTO

By TANYA SNYDER
Vice President
Los Alamos Middle School PTO

Monday, March 14 in celebration of Pi Day, the Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) gym was transformed. 

The 7th and 8th grade students of LAMS were treated to a Pirates of the Caribbean extravaganza that consisted of 14 stations equipped with math problems related to Pi, and many prizes and treats were given out for their efforts. This was the first major event that the students were able to partake in since the school shut down March 13, 2020 due to the pandemic.

It was evident everyone was ready for some long, overdue fun as school staff and volunteers watched students solve Pi problems, pose for pictures, and walk around happily from station to station with smiling faces carrying the loot they had earned! Pi Day was an overwhelming success largely in part to the coming together of many people throughout LAPS and the community.

There are many, many organizations and people that contributed monetary donations, time, supplies, resources and past experience that we would like to thank. First, a BIG thank you to Los Alamos Schools Credit Union and Kiwanis Club for your HUGE generosity. We truly appreciate all you did!

Another big thanks goes to PTO Secretary and LAMS Special Education teacher Jill Gross, Dr. Sharon Fogle, and her assistant Kaela Jacobsen who graciously offered their time, resources and past experience. It helped us tremendously with bringing the Pi Day experience to life.

Lastly, we would like to thank Principal Suzanne Lynne and Vice Principal Andy Aimsworth as well as LAMS teachers, Parent Volunteers and Custodial Staff who helped us with the organization and implementation of Pi Day, and worked with us closely to ensure the day ran smoothly. Many other thanks go to Connie Goettee, Kati Steinberg, Elena J. Perez, Yeamans Machine Shop, PTO Officers and LAMS parent and student volunteers, and community volunteers. It took a great deal of help from many volunteers to make Pi Day such a special and successful occasion for kids and adults alike.

The LAMS PTO is proud to now be a part of the long standing tradition of Pi Day that we hope to help continue for years to come.

If you would like more information on how you can help Los Alamos Middle School, please contact the PTO at losalamosmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com.

Scenes from the LAMS Pi-rates of the Caribbean celebration in honor of Pi Day. Courtesy/LAMS PTO

Scenes from the LAMS Pi-rates of the Caribbean celebration in honor of Pi Day. Courtesy/LAMS PTO

LAMS Principal Suzanne Lynne and Vice Principal Andy Aimsworth get in the spirit of the celebration at the Pi-rates of the Caribbean event in honor of Pi Day at LAMS. Courtesy/LAMS PTO