American Federation Of Teachers And National Education Association Of New Mexico Endorse State Rep. Christine Chandler’s Reelection Campaign
State Rep. Christine Chandler is endorsed by the AFT and NEA of New Mexico. Courtesy photo
POLITICAL News:
New Mexico House Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler (D) of Los Alamos said she is honored to announce the endorsements of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) New Mexico and the National Education Association (NEA) New Mexico, two of the state’s largest professional unions, in her reelection campaign.
“We owe a great deal to New Mexico’s educators, and knowing that they are with me in my reelection campaign means a lot to me. These professionals are deeply invested in the futures of young Read More
PEEC Hosts Two Virtual Book Clubs Beginning May 3
Join the PEEC for two book clubs. These groups will meet virtually via Zoom. One will focus on simple living and the other on the benefits of connecting with nature. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for two virtual book clubs.
The first, “A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World,” begins Sunday, May 3 and focuses on simple living.
The second, “The Eight Master Lessons of Nature,” begins Thursday, May 7 and looks at building meaningful connections to the natural world.
Both book clubs are free to participate in, Read More
Every LAHS Senior Receives Special Yard Sign
Every LAHS senior received a special sign for their yard Friday including Luc Chávez. Courtesy photo
Every LAHS senior received a sign for their yard Friday including Sahib Khalsa. Courtesy photo
Every LAHS senior received a sign for their yard Friday including Zach Beck. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
Every Los Alamos High School senior received a Topper Senior sign Friday to begin celebrating their graduation.
LAHS Senior Class Leaders Maddie Ovaska, Ellie Oldham, Emily Holmes and Rebekah Lockhart coordinated the project and their efforts are much appreciated.
Also much appreciated are Read More
Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Business Messages
CHAMBER News:
Businesses that haven’t already applied payroll protection loans and are interested, the Chamber encourages you to move fast.
This money will again go quickly. If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Chamber and they will help you navigate these resources.
Also, a reminder that the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) became available for self-employed New Mexico yesterday. https://www.dws.state.nm.us/COVID-19-Info. Access the SBDC’s training on PUA here: https://nmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/12507 which is at 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 25. Read More
LAHS Senior Preslie Coffey To Run Track At UNM
Surrounded by her family Friday, LAHS senior Preslie Coffey signs Letter of Commitment to run track for UNM. The Coffey family from left, Justin, Chloe, Preslie, Avery and Amber Coffey. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos High School senior Preslie Coffey has signed a Letter of Commitment to run track for the University of New Mexico.
Coffey signed her letter Friday at her home surrounded by her family.
Coffey has been a team captain for the LAHS track team for the last two years. In 2019, she placed 2nd in the 300 meter hurdles and was part of the winning 4×4 relay team at State Championships. Read More
Dr. Brian Grass New Principal At Mountain School
Dr. Brian Grass
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools announced this afternoon that Dr. Brian Grass has accepted the position of Principal at Mountain Elementary School.
“Dr. Grass joins us with many positive recommendations about leadership, developing staff and knowledge of education,” Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus commented in an announcement to staff about the appointment.
Steinhaus also thanked the interview committee for their thoughtful work and noted that they had a strong pool of candidates.
Dr. Grass replaces Jennifer Kieltyka who will be working in the district in another Read More
NM STEM Boomerang: The Place For SPACE
STEM BOOMERANG News:
Do you love the idea of space as the next frontier?
Are you interested in how the internet will work between the moon, earth, and Mars? Are satellites or nanorobots cool? How about a great STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) career in New Mexico?
It might surprise many that, even in the middle of a pandemic, New Mexico’s Space and Beyond economy – from satellites and big data to cybersecurity, and nanotech – is working hard and in need of great STEM talent. It’s paradoxical – who would imagine companies that have jobs open now, when so many are working remotely? But Read More
Udall, Heinrich Co-Sponsor ‘Never Again Education Act’
U.S. Senate News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) signed on to the Never Again Education Act (S.2085), bipartisan legislation that would establish a dedicated federal fund to provide teachers with resources and training necessary to teach students across the United States about the Holocaust.
The announcement comes following Holocaust Remembrance Day, which was observed last week.
The Never Again Education Act establishes a federal fund at the Department of Education (DOE), called the “Holocaust Education Assistance Program Fund,” Read More
Chartwells Provides 4,496 Meals For Local Children
Chartwells Food Services and volunteers provide 4,496 meals for children Friday to cover them through the weekend.Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Chef Laurence Pena and the team at Chartwells Food Services and volunteers, provided 4,496 meals for children Friday to cover them through the weekend.
Meals continue next week, check out the spring and summer newsletter at www.laschools.net, search Chartwells.
Chartwells and Los Alamos Public Schools are participating in the Free Emergency Meals program for any child 18 and under. The program includes both a breakfast and lunch meal distribution
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Announces Primary Endorsements For 2020 Legislative Candidates
AFT News:
ALBUQUERQUE — American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly and AFT NM Committee on Political Education Vice President Sara Attleson released the following statements:
“AFT NM’s Committee on Political Education held a series of interviews and asked candidates to complete questionnaires detailing their positions on public education and labor issues in New Mexico. Throughout the endorsement process, these candidates had the opportunity to indicate their support for our union’s values and detail how they would work to ensure the continued progress of our Read More
LAHS Senior Ian Jaegers Signs With Valparaiso University
Ian Jaegers signs National Letter of Intent to swim for Valparaiso University in the Fall. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
Congratulations to Ian Jaegers who has signed a National Letter of Intent to swim for Valparaiso University in the Fall.
Ian Jaegers led the Topper swim team to its first State Championship Title in 15 years, is a five time LAHS varsity letter earner, swam club with the Aquatomics, and was named Northern New Mexico Male Swimmer of the Year in 2019.
Jaegers is excited to continue his swimming career at the college-level and very grateful to all the swim coaches and teammates who have Read More
Scenes From Mountain School Parade Saturday
Mountain School Principal Jennifer Kieltyka gets her car ready for the parade Saturday, which wound its way through the Mountain School District. Kieltyka, teachers and staff held the parade to let Mountain students know how much they are missed, while practicing social distancing guidelines. Students and parents along the parade route waved and held up signed as the parade progressed through the streets of the Mountain community. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Instructional Assistant Taylor Pomeroy tapes a sign to her car before the start of the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS: Los Alamos Safari Hunt Grows Across Community
A pterodactyl is spotted in Liz Aicher’s apple tree on North Mesa. Courtesy/LAPS
A group of dragons is spotted taking a ride in a car near Aspen Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Safari Hunt for Kids was recently launched and is growing fast across the community.
This activity is similar to a scavenger hunt. With a large portion of the world’s population now living under lockdown to contain the coronavirus, this type of Safari Hunt activity is popping up all over the world.
The “hunters” try to spot as many stuffed animals as they can find in people’s windows and yards. Everyone
Teachers, Invite A Department Of Cultural Affairs Educator Into Your Virtual Classroom
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — As school districts across the state have transitioned to online instruction for the remainder of the academic year, teachers can supplement lesson plans by inviting an educator from one of the divisions of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) into their virtual classrooms.
Find out about traditional sheep herding. Uncover what an archaeologist does. Learn how women won the right to vote in Spanish-speaking countries. Explore the diversity of southwest pottery, textiles, paintings, and jewelry. Discover the history of airships and build your own blimp. Read More
In One Of America’s Rare Undergraduate Immunology Programs, UAB Students ‘Prepare For The Next Pandemic’
Students in UAB’s Undergraduate Immunology Program, the next generation of immunologists, are preparing for the next pandemic. Courtesy/UAB
Courtesy/UAB
UAB News:
BIRMINGHAM, AL — The entire planet, more or less, is fixated on the greatest pandemic in modern memory. Claire Elliott is already preparing for the next one.
Elliott, a junior from Franklin, Tenn., is part of University of Alabama-Birmingham’s (UAB) Undergraduate Immunology Program, one of a handful of such programs at universities in the United States.
In high school, where she was part of an International Baccalaureate Read More
Author Fran Stoval Creates ‘Free Little Library’
Author/Artist Fran Stoval creates a ‘Free Little Library’ on Canyon Road. Courtesy photo
Author/Artist Fran Stoval creates the stained glass door for her ‘Free Little Library’ on Canyon Road. Courtesy photo
Author/Artist Fran Stoval fills her ‘Free Little Library’ with books on Canyon Road. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos author Fran Stoval has created, registered and filled a “Free Little Library” with mostly children’s books, including the one she wrote (The Secret Dragons) and put it up in her yard.
Stoval, also a stained glass, pastel and mosaic artist, created the stained Read More
LAPS: Students & Families Invited To National Field Day 2020
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Physical Education teachers are encouraging students and families to participate Friday, May 8 in the OPEN (Online Physical Education Network) National Field Day event.
Field Day is an important tradition at LAPS. It is a significant day for our students and our staff, and we feel that in these incredibly challenging times, this national event is a unique way that we can stay connected as a community and support one another in a fun and meaningful way.
Typically, Field Day is for 5th and 6th graders, but under these circumstances, all students and families Read More
PEEC Has Virtual Birthday Parties; Launches Sustainable Kit
A birthday party banner with a gardens theme. The other side features an animals theme. Photo by Terry Foxx
All set up and ready to party with PEEC at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Denise Matthews
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The PEEC Sustainability Committee has been dreaming up a lot of great ideas to promote sustainability at the Los Alamos Nature Center and beyond.
One of the most creative, and certainly one of the most fun is the Sustainable Birthday Party Kit. Birthday parties at PEEC have always been fun. Now they can take place without plastic Read More
It’s Official! May 2020 Is Celebrate LAHS Seniors Month!
By DR. KURT STEINHAUS
Superintendent
Los Alamos Public Schools
It’s official! May 2020 is Celebrate our Seniors Month.
Students spoke and we listened. Hilltoppers who are about to graduate and Los Alamos High School staff have come up with some very creative ideas. COVID-19 has revealed even deeper care from staff for our Topper students.
Attached is a signed Resolution from the Los Alamos School Board and County Council. School Board President Ellen Ben-Naim said to Seniors: “Our plan is to make your final 30 days as a Topper memorable for you and your whole family.”
LAHS Student Ellie Oldham Receives STAR Scholarship
LAHS News:
Los Alamos Chapter BC, P.E.O. is delighted to announce that Ellie Oldham received a $2,500 STAR Scholarship in recognition of her excellence in academics, leadership, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success.
Oldham will attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., with plans to major in education with the possibility of teaching math in the future.
P.E.O. International is a philanthropic women’s organization that contributes to a variety of scholarships and encourages advanced education for women both nationally and Read More
