Los Alamos High School Olions Present [Title of Show]
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School Olions are preparing for their last performance of the year: [Title of Show] – the clean version.
[Title of Show] is a musical that follows two young men named Jeff and Hunter, who make the decision to write an original musical and submit it to a theater festival. The catch is that the festival is in three weeks.
Jeff and Hunter gather their actress friends, Susan and Heidi and hire a pianist named Larry to pull the show together. With their team assembled, they work together to create a musical about creativity, imagination, community and growing together Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center Hosts Summer Classes
On location last year at the Los Alamos History Museum. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 Community Media Center students last year learning outdoor video techniques. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is offering exciting new classes this summer:
Drone Flight & Videography – FAA Certified Remote Pilot Jean Gindreau will lead the course. Students will learn drone flying skills, flight maneuvers, how to get good video footage from a drone and video editing in this course.
GoPro Video for 4th – 8th graders – Students will use the new Hero 9 Black, learn Time Warp, Read More
LAPS Taps Familiar Faces To Fill New Roles
LAPS News:
There will be several familiar faces in new roles at Los Alamos Public Schools for the upcoming school year.
“We are pleased with the personnel changes and are looking forward to working with these individuals in their new roles and responsibilities,” Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus said.
New Director of Professional Development, Assessment and Curriculum
Sharon Fogle has been selected as the new Director of Professional Development, Assessment, and Curriculum. She is replacing Kathryn Vandenkieboom who is retiring at the end of May.
Fogle taught math at Los Alamos Middle School Read More
Meow Wolf Honors Teachers With Ticket Giveaway Event
Meow Wolf honors teachers by offering a giveaway to 25 public school teachers to receive free 4-pack tickets to the House of Eternal Return exhibit in Santa Fe. Photo by Jonathan Reilly
MEOW WOLF News:
SANTA FE — Just weeks after reopening their famed immersive experience, House of Eternal Return, Meow Wolf is spreading the love to educators across the state of New Mexico by offering a giveaway for free tickets during Teachers Appreciation week.
Beginning Monday, Meow Wolf will hold a giveaway for New Mexico teachers on their Santa Fe Facebook page. To enter the contest, teachers and fans of teachers Read More
Governor Declares May 4 College And Career Signing Day
NMHED News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED), Public Education Department and College Connect New Mexico will celebrate students who have decided to continue their education beyond high school during New Mexico College and Career Signing Day today, May 4.
High school seniors and other college-bound New Mexicans will be recognized in a video celebration that will stream on the New Mexico Public Education Department’s Facebook page at 3 p.m. May 4. Students and community leaders from across New Mexico submitted photos and videos announcing their college, Read More
NMDVRs: Project SEARCH Graduation Ceremonies
Gallup’s 2020-21 Project SEARCH interns at Hilton Garden Inn, one of several work sites, with instructor David Palenschat and skills trainer Sharon Torres. Courtesy/NMDVR
NMDVR News:
SANTA FE — Starting this week, four high schools across the state will conduct both virtual and in-person graduation ceremonies for 30 students who participated in New Mexico Project SEARCH, a special year-long internship program for students with disabilities.
Project SEARCH students, who are between the ages of 18 and 21, participate in the New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation’s (NMDVR) Read More
National Bike To School Day Wednesday
Children are encouraged to bike to school Wednesday for National Bike to School Day. Photo by Jake Schoellkopf
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation encourages National Bike to School Day Wednesday, May 5.
The annual event encourages children to enjoy exercise while commuting to school and builds a sense of community and school spirit.
“Bike to School Day events promote a broader message of safety and support active travel along with a social opportunity for parents and students to connect outside of school hours while improving bicycle safety skills,” Transportation Read More
Rotary Hosts Chase Spearing Of New Mexico Wildlife Center
Amelia, the American kestrel/animal ambassador. Courtesy/NMWC
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
“Before you rescue any baby birds or baby animals, please call a certified wildlife specialist,” advised Chase Spearing, Education Coordinator for the New Mexico Wildlife Center (NMWC), when she spoke from Española by Zoom to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos April 27.
“Most animal parents are nearby and will take care of the babies we might think are abandoned,” Spearing said.
NMWC, founded in 1986 by veterinarian Dr. Kathleen Ramsay, moved to its current location just south Read More
County Library System Increasing To In-Person Services
Margie Stockton is all masked up as she returns her books to the outdoor book return at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/Felicity Fonseca
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Library System announces an increase to in-person services 2-6 p.m. Fridays beginning May 7.
Curbside service continues Mondays and Wednesdays but will no longer be available Fridays.
New library hours:
- Sunday Closed
- Monday 2-6 p.m. curbside
- Tuesday 2-6 p.m. walk-in
- Wednesday 2-6 p.m. curbside
- Thursday 2-6 p.m. walk-in
- Friday 2-6 p.m. walk-in
- Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. walk-in
What stays the same:
- Patrons are still required
New Mexico Higher Education, Public Education Departments And CCNM Celebrate College-Bound Students
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED), Public Education Department (PED) and College Connect New Mexico (CCNM) will celebrate students who have decided to continue their education beyond high school during New Mexico College and Career Signing Day May 4.
High school seniors and other college-bound New Mexicans will be recognized in a video celebration that will stream on the New Mexico Public Education Department’s Facebook page at 3 p.m. May 4. Students and community leaders from across New Mexico submitted photos and videos announcing their college, Read More
LAPS Time Capsules On Display At Mesa Library
This time capsule from Barranca Mesa Elementary School is from 1970 and includes 20 student folders holding various papers written by students, magazine and newspaper clippings and even a cassette tape recorded by a student. Courtesy/LAPS
Items found in the Aspen Elementary School 2014 Time Capsule. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Time capsules from Aspen Elementary School and Barranca Mesa Elementary School will be on display at the Mesa Public Library during the month of May.
The time capsule from Barranca is from 1970 and includes 20 student folders holding various papers written by students, Read More
Fray Angélico Chávez Library At NMHM Receives $15K Grant To Support Preservation Of Over 200 Audio Recordings
NMHM News:
The New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) has announced that the Fray Angélico Chávez Library has been awarded a $15,119 grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources’ (CLIR) Recordings at Risk program, with funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
The grant will provide critical funding for the digitization and digital infrastructure of more than 200 unique audio recordings made by award-winning photographer and cinematographer John S. Candelario.
Most of the Candelario Collection recordings are on reel-to-reel audio tapes and include cinematic soundtracks, Read More
SFCC Hosts Virtual Commencement Ceremony May 15
World Central Kitchen founder Chef José Andrés will share words of wisdom with SFCC graduates. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces that it will host a Virtual Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15.
While graduates won’t be on campus, they will be celebrated as their names and awards are announced during a live stream on YouTube at https://youtu.be/tUtbBgCn4aA and on SFCVTV-16 on Comcast.
The virtual ceremony will salute graduates who completed either in the Spring semester or Summer term.
“I’m excited and proud to recognize the Spring 2021 Read More
AAUW Awards Scholarship To UNM-Los Alamos Student
AAUW News:
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) for New Mexico has awarded UNM-Los Alamos student Danna Meyer-Lamas a scholarship.
She will receive the $125 cost of registration to a virtual conference sponsored by AAUW for NCCWSL, which promotes opportunities for women student leaders.
Meyer-Lamas has been accepted to the Anderson School of Management at UNM main campus in Albuquerque. Read More
Los Alamos High School 2021 King, Queen & Royalty Court
Los Alamos High School 2021 Prom King James Rodriguez and Queen Clara Haagenstad pose for a photo this afternoon at LAHS. Photo by Kurt Steinhaus
Members of the Los Alamos High School 2021 Prom Royalty gather for a photo this afternoon at LAHS. Photo by Kurt Steinhaus Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum At Meetings May 3
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Virtual Elementary School Parent Meeting on ZOOM 6 p.m. Monday, May 3.
A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken.
Members of the Los Alamos School Board also may attend the Virtual Secondary School Parent Meeting on ZOOM 7 p.m. Monday, May 3.
A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken. Read More
Parra Of Teach Plus New Mexico: Imagine Success In Schools Through Student-Driven Learning
Aimee Parra
By AIMEE PARRA
Teach Plus New Mexico
My kindergarten class is like a small town community. We each hold important roles that make learning fun and engaging.
Each day, Mal, our five-year old mayor, shares our learning goals and reviews academic skills previously covered. Ollie, our meteorologist, shares the daily weather report and Ashley, our record keeper, reminds me to record our Zoom session for those absent that day.
All of my students regularly participate in discussions about the logistics of the day and our learning goals.
My teaching through these leadership roles has increased Read More
LAPS Foundation: April Showers Bring … Happy Teachers!
Aspen teacher Amy Gilbert received jump ropes for her 4th grade students. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
By JENNY McCumber
Executive Director
LAPS Foundation
The LAPS Foundation is extending our April Showers Campaign through May 4, which is National Teacher Appreciation Day!
Don’t miss this opportunity to say thank you and show appreciation to teachers in our community who have worked so hard this year.
Go to https://showers.givesmart.com to see the teachers and wish list items remaining. Donate by May 4!
When you make a donation toward a teacher’s wish list item it has an immediate tangible Read More
Explore Signs Of Spring With PEEC’s May Naturalist Kit
Order a May Nature Playtime Naturalist Kit from PEEC by 9 p.m. Sunday, May 2. In this kit, participants will explore signs of spring and pollinators. This is PEEC’s final Naturalist Kit. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Help your child learn about the natural world while playing outside! Sign up to receive PEEC’s Nature Playtime Naturalist Kit for the month of May. May’s theme is signs of spring and pollinators. This will be PEEC’s final Naturalist Kit, so this is your last chance to check them out!
Naturalist Kits are filled with hands-on nature activities connected to natural processes happening outdoors. Read More
LAPS: May Is Mental Health Month
May is mental health month. Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis (1 in 5 adults annually according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness), it is important to seek help now, resources below. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
This past year presented so many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency.
The global pandemic forced us to cope with situations we never even imagined and a lot of us struggled with our mental health as a result. The good news is that there are tools and resources available that can support the well-being of individuals and communities. Read More
