PED Secretary Steinhaus On Death Of Albuquerque Student
Public Education Department News:
SANTA FE – Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus issued the following statement today regarding the shooting death of a West Mesa High School student in Albuquerque:
“When Superintendent Elder called, we immediately mobilized a team with Public Education Department and Department of Health staff to be on call to provide mental health and social supports to the impacted families and staff at West Mesa High School. We will continue to offer these supports for as long as needed. Every school in New Mexico has a safety plan, and we’re going to review Read More
Bruell: See What You Accomplished In 2021 At PEEC!
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By KATHERINE BRUELL
Executive Director
PEEC
It’s been another pandemic year, but, thanks to you, our community connected with nature in so many ways.
Read about the impact you had in PEEC’s 2021 interactive annual report. Once again, we’ll be saving paper and ink by not mailing you a copy, so please click here to enjoy the report.
Thank you for your continued support. You are the reason PEEC can serve so many. Read More
New Mexico School Board Association 2022 Excellence In Student Achievement Award Nominations Due By March 4
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LAPS News:
The last day to submit nominations for the New Mexico School Board Association’s (NMSBA) 2022 Excellence in Student Achievement Award is Friday, March 4.
This award seeks to acknowledge school leaders, staff and other individuals who have played an important role in improving student achievement. The nominee can be an administrator, teacher, staff member, parent, community member or volunteer.
The nomination process is open to the community, and from there, the Los Alamos School Board will choose the final recipient.
LAPS To Host PreK Family Math Night March 2
Preschool students work on counting Wednesday during the PreK Family Math Night at Piñon Elementary. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Preschool Family Math Night is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 at Barranca Mesa Elementary and Mountain Elementary in Los Alamos, and Chamisa Elementary in White Rock.
The Preschool Family Math Night is open to students and families enrolled in the Preschool programs at these school sites.
This is the second of four Family Engagement Nights, which are part of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) PreK program.
Last fall, students and families attended Literacy Read More
Governor Issues Statement On Shooting Death Of West Mesa High School Student This Morning In Albuquerque
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after the shooting death this morning of a West Mesa High School student in Albuquerque:
“I am devastated by the death of this young student today. My thoughts are with the students, families and staff of West Mesa High School and the greater Albuquerque community, and my prayers are with the loved ones of all those affected by this senseless act of violence. Gun violence is a scourge on our society, especially among young people – we must continue to do everything in our power to prevent these tragedies Read More
LAHS Juniors Chosen For 2022 Peace Ambassador Program
Erin Gattis
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School juniors Erin Gattis, Marina Naranjo and Solenne Thelliez have been selected to participate in the 2022 Peace Ambassador Program.
They are among 15 young women selected from 350 applicants to participate in this unique program.
Peace Ambassadors is a six-month program that develops young women’s leadership and global networking. Female teens (15-18 years old) will develop skills such as public speaking, media literacy, compassionate listening and emotional intelligence.
Marina Naranjo
The program also builds cross cultural understanding Read More
LAMTA: 19 Young Pianists Perform At Fuller Lodge Feb. 27
LAMTA News:
It has been more than two years since the talented, young pianists of Los Alamos have been able to present a collective, in-person public recital.
The COVID-19 pandemic has restricted the Los Alamos Music Teachers Association (LAMTA) from featuring students in the Sunday Musicale Series.
An ongoing event for more than 25 years, LAMTA’s Sunday Musicales have always been regular public presentations in both fall and spring terms for the public’s enjoyment and to highlight appreciation of the city’s musically talented youth. The performers, their families and teachers, are all Read More
SFCC Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
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SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) offers COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
Preregistration is not required.
All COVID-19 vaccines available, including Pediatric Pfizer for 5- to 11-year-olds:
- noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 1
- noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 2
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, March 3
Free events open to the community, Jemez Rooms, 6401 Richards Ave.
Visit https://www.sfcc.edu/covid/vax/ for more information. Read More
Free VBS During Parent-Teacher Conferences
Courtesy/La Visit Church
La Vista Church News:
La Vista Church of the Nazarene in White Rock is hosting a free Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children in kindergarten through 6th grade at 15 Grand Canyon Dr. in White Rock.
VBS runs 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 17 and 18 (Parent-Teacher Conferences).
“Treasure Quest” will follow in the footsteps of Moses to find the greatest treasure of all.
Participants will engage in all the classic VBS activities including Bible stories, songs, snacks and games, with the addition of archaeological digs each day.
Registration opens Feb. 27 at https://sites.google.com/view/lavistanazvbs Read More
LAPS Board Meets In-Person & Online 5:30 PM Today
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. today in the School Board Room on Trinity Drive.
The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person and also via Zoom.
To access the link, go to https://laschools.net/leadership/schoolboard/. Click here to view the agenda. Read More
Notice Of UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board Meeting
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 in the Lecture Hall, Building 2, on the UNM-LA campus.
Agenda items will include a Budget Adjustment Request for FY22, update on the UNM-LA Chancellor Search, perspectives from student and faculty representatives on the impact of COVID-19, and enrollment trends. The Executive Team also will present administrative reports.
Direct questions to Laci Taylor at 505.663.3407 or ltaylor06@unm.edu. Read More
All Los Alamos Schools Start At Regular Time Today
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will start at the regular time today.
Classes will start on time and all buses will run on time. Read More
Ten Los Alamos High School Seniors Attain Finalist Standing In 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program
Ten Los Alamos High School seniors are finalists for the 2022 National Merit Scholarship awards. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Ten Los Alamos High School seniors attained finalist standing in the 2022 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards:
- Andrew Collins;
- Andrew Corliss;
- Jennie Gao;
- Cinyoung Huang;
- Phillip Ionkov;
- Olivia Koo;
- Kathryn Osburn;
- Aaron Philip;
- Kamaya Ronning; and
- Robert Strauss.
Approximately 7,500 National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected from the group of more than 15,000 finalists. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, Read More
League Of Women Voters Supports Crucial Education Bills
LWV News:
Education was the big winner in this year’s legislative session. The League of Women Voters of New Mexico, led in this effort by Meredith Machen and assisted by Eileen VanWie, lobbied for several important bills that passed.
Besides the usual allocations that constitute more than half of the state budget, about $35 million was added to support Indian Education programs that address the Yazzie-Martinez court orders.
Across the board increases of 7 percent will go to all educational personnel.
The minimum salaries for Level 1, 2, 3 teachers will increase to $50,000, $60,000, and $70,000, Read More
Barranca Elementary Kindergarten Round Up April 13
Piñon Elementary School Celebrates ‘TWOsday’ On 2/22/22
Staff and students donned ties, tutus and doubles of anything and everything Tuesday Feb. 22, 2022. There was a schoolwide dance party at 2:22 p.m. for 2 minutes and 22 seconds! The kids had ‘two’ much fun! Photo by Ivanna Austell
Flyer distributed for 2-22-22 activities:
LAHS Girls Take 3rd At State Swim Championships
Topper seniors wearing their spirit on their waists with colorful tutus, from left, Kylie Burns, Ada Tripp, Sylvia Holesinger, Kamaya Ronning and Kelly Wetteland celebrate their third place team finish at 2022 state meet. Courtesy/Stu Corliss
LAHS Swimming
PED Secretary Steinhaus Begins Statewide Listening Tour
PED Secretary Kurt Steinhaus is interviewed by Farmington High School media students. Courtesy/PED
PED News:
- School leaders invited to seven regional meetings
SANTA FE – Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus will be on the road this week and next to hold seven regional meetings with New Mexico school leaders to update them on legislation and answer questions.
While on the road today, Steinhaus also visited Mesa Verde Elementary School in Farmington, one of New Mexico’s three National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2021, and participated in interviews with media students at Farmington High Read More
LAPS Board Meeting Virtually On Zoom Thursday Feb. 24
LAPS News:
A Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Feb. 24, 2022 School Board Agenda.
Fins the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 505 663 2222
Passcode: lapsboard Read More
Los Alamos Online Learning Academy: Meetings March 2-3
