Education

PEEC: Thank You Triad National Security!

Kindergarteners get outside and explore patterns and shapes in nature on PEEC’s field trips. These field trips and other work are funded through the generosity of granters like Triad National Security. Photo by Bob Walker
 
Photo by Bob Walker
 
PEEC News:
 
Thanks to the generosity of Triad National Security, a lot more kids will be getting out on the trails and into nature to learn science through hands-on lessons.
 
Triad recently granted the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) $5,000 to continue its work getting students outside for engaging science learning.
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Burnside: Why I Recommend Morrie Pongratz

By MELINA BURNSIDE
New Mexico State University
 
I am honored to recommend Morrie Pongratz to be on the (Los Alamos) School Board.
 
I had the opportunity and privilege of working with Morrie for several years, and was constantly inspired by his enthusiasm to serve the community.
 
Although I likely met Morrie at Breakfast with Santa when I was a young child, I really began to get to know him when I became involved with Key Club and the United Way Youth Team while attending Los Alamos High School. He helped me put on my first fundraisers, was the emcee at my high school sports games, never
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STEM Pathways For Girls Conference Oct. 5

STEM Santa Fe News:

STEM Santa Fe will hold its annual STEM Pathways for Girls conference, Saturday Oct. 5 at Santa Fe Community College, for Northern New Mexico girls in fifth through eighth grades.

This day-long event is designed to inspire and enhance the interest of 150 girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

The conference is designed to give the impressionable young ladies a better appreciation of STEM and to demonstrate how they can use STEM to question, explore, challenge and change their world. 

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UNM-LA Late Start Classes Explore Variety Of Topics

UNM-LA welcomes community members to attend classes for credit or as non-degree students. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) will offer a number of late-start classes exploring subjects of cultural, personal, business and organizational interest.

Classes are available in both face-to-face and online formats.

Start dates range from the beginning of October to mid-November, with additional intersession classes held between the fall and spring semesters. All classes may be taken by degree seeking students toward their degrees, or by others as non-degree Read More

Scouts BSA Troop 2 Hosts Recruitment Event Oct. 2

In July Scouts BSA Troop 2 set off for a week at Camp Alexander in Colorado. The girls participated in hiking, canoeing, rafting, crafting, shooting and other activities. They also worked on rank advancement and numerous merit badges while at camp. Photo by Halo Golden

Scouts BSA Troop 2 News:

Scouts BSA Troop 2 invites all Los Alamos girls, ages 11-16, to a recruitment event, 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 2, at First United Methodist Church, 715 Diamond Dr.

The Troop will host team games, roller skating, Dutch oven cooking and s’mores roasting.

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NMDOH: Students To Celebrate Farm To School Programs For New Mexico Grown Week

 NMDOH News:
 
SANTA FE Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, as part of “New Mexico-Grown Week”, students across the state will participate in special events and activities that highlight a variety of fruits and vegetables cultivated from local farms, hoop houses and school gardens.
 
Participating schools may prepare special meals featuring local produce, invite farmers into the classroom to discuss the importance of local agriculture, or have students plant their own school gardens.
 
“New Mexico-Grown Week” is an opportunity to recognize school districts across the state
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Rotary Exchange Student Dufal Discusses France

Gabriel Dufal, the 2019-2020 Youth Exchange student hosted by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, recently told members about his life and family in Lyon, the second largest city in France. His mother is a teacher; his father an accountant. Dufal arrived in New Mexico for the school year in early August and has already participated in both the Fair and Rodeo Parade and Homecoming Parade. He also has spent a weekend in Chama, riding aboard the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad with other Rotary youth exchange students assigned to District 5520, which encompasses all of New Mexico and west Texas. Dufal Read More

Letter To The Editor: Many Paths To Student Success

By JULIA BAKER
LAPS Board Candidate
District 4 Barranca Elementary & LAMS
 
Lately I’ve had the opportunity to visit with a lot of people in our community about our schools. I’ve been encouraged and inspired by the stories that I’ve heard and I’ve been grateful for those who have also opened up about their struggles.
 
One topic that many have brought up is the need for increased support for varying student needs. I usually refer to this concept as “multiple paths to success”. So I’d like to address what that means to me.
 
Each of us has taken a different path to get where we are today.
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Los Alamos LWV Voters Candidate Forum Oct. 3

League of Women Voters News:

The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos will hold a candidate forum 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at UNM-LA in the Lecture Hall in Building.

Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. The league invited candidates for both the Los Alamos School Board and UNM-LA Advisory Board.

LAPS Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus will explain the school bond question at this event. 

School Board Candidates:

  • Position 3 (District 3 Aspen Elementary): Morrie Pongratz, Christine Bernstein;
  • Position 4 (District 4 Barranca Elementary & Middle School): Julia Baker, Melanie Colgan;
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New Mexico Wildlife Center Introducing New Education Animals To The Public At Open House Oct. 5-6

New Animal Ambassador Mesquite the Coyote will meet the public 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 & 6 at the New Mexico Wildlife Center Open House.Courtesy photo
 
New Animal Ambassador Pepper the raccoon will meet the public 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 & 6 at the New Mexico Wildlife Center Open House.Courtesy photo
 
NMWC News:
 
ESPAÑOLA New Mexico Wildlife Center (NMWC) will introduce two new Ambassador Animals and their brand new enclosures at this year’s annual Open House.
 
The two new animals, a raccoon and a coyote, add a new
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Triad Donates $150K Grant To UWNNM To Address Substance Abuse Issues In Northern New Mexico

Gathered at the United Way of Northern New Mexico 2019/20 Campaign Kickoff and Annual Meeting Tuesday evening in the Mision Y Convento in Española, from left, Board President Liddie Martinez, LANL Director Dr. Thom Mason wearing the cap presented to him in appreciation by United Way, 2019/20 Campaign Chair John Sarrao and Executive Director Cindy Padilla. On behalf of Triad, Dr. Mason presented a $151,500 grant to United Way to support the Rio Arriba Collective Impact Initiative to End Substance Abuse and Violence. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

LANL Director Thom Mason addresses

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Letter To The Editor: Rock The Bond, It Will Not Increase Taxes…

By JUDITH MCKENZIE
Los Alamos
 
Rock The Bond, It Will Not Increase Taxes…
 
But it will increase the value of our future. Education is the foundation of our country and we have the opportunity to make a positive choice in that foundation.
 
Los Alamos Schools are exceptional and we can make them even better. There are so many great ideas out there among our teachers, community and administration and we can work together to meet the needs of our children.
 
Our history of using our bond money has proved to be”promises made, promises kept”, and we can look forward to more of the same.
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BSMA, Friends & Family Set Up New Gadgets Store

Members of the Bradbury Science Museum Association Board together with friends, family and neighbors pitched in Sunday to move Gadgets into its new store space adjacent to the fountain at the Bradbury Science Museum at 15th Street and Central Avenue. The grand opening celebration for Gadgets in its new location will be announced shortly. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
 
Scene from Gadgets move Sunday into its new store space adjacent to the fountain at the Bradbury Science Museum. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
 
Scene from Gadgets move Sunday into
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FLACL Hosts $5 Bag Sale Saturday, Sept. 28

FLACL News:

The Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries (FLACL) is hosting a $5 Bag Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in the lobby of Mesa Public Library at 2400 Central Ave. 

The funds raised through the Bag Sale and the Friends Bookstore directly benefit Los Alamos County libraries in many ways.

The Youth Services Department, which creates and presents programs for ages 0-18 and intergenerational programming, is an annual beneficiary of Friends funding. In recent months, youth staff have added more Lego kits for building programs, materials to create ribbon bracelets

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Letter To The Editor: Support For School Bond

By BILL WADT
Los Alamos
 
I am a member of a citizens committee working to assure the passage of the $20 million general obligation bond Nov. 5, 2019 with early voting commencing Oct. 8.
  • The bond will NOT raise the tax rate.
  • The bond will provide needed funds to remodel and renovate Chamisa and Piñon elementary schools.
  • Over the past 20 years, the Los Alamos Public Schools have established a great track record using your tax dollars well to build better schools.
  • The excellence of the Los Alamos Public Schools is a key factor in why people want to live in Los Alamos.
 
Finally, US taxpayers provide
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Bernstein: Kudos To Our Amazing Music Teachers

By CHRISTINE BERNSTEIN
Los Alamos School Board Candidate
District 3 (Aspen)

My son plays trumpet in the band at Los Alamos High School. Last year, at the end of the season, they had parent night. Each parent stood on the field with their student and followed them through their routine. This was an amazing thing to be a part of.

As I stood there next to and slightly behind my son, I was in awe of him. Here is my quiet, awkward child standing on the football field in total command of himself, completely aware of where he is in the moment and what he has to do.

I shadowed him around the field. He ignored me and all Read More

Los Alamos Children’s Dentistry Donates $1,000 To Court For A Cause

Los Alamos Children’s Dentistry 751 Trinity Dr., Suite 305. Courtesy photo
 
LAPS FOUNDATION News:
 
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation has announced that Los Alamos Children’s Dentistry at 305 Trinity Dr., has donated $1,000 to Court For A Cause, bringing the total raised to date up to $2,971.90.
 
The total includes the $1,000 matching funds pledged by TechSource.
 
The 2019 LAHS Homecoming Court decided to start a new tradition similar to other schools nationwide, called Court for a Cause. The students wanted to give back to their community, especially
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PED Sets FAFSA Completion Goal To 80 Percent In Support Of New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship

NMPED News:
 
SANTA FE Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart Thursday announced a new Public Education Department initiative to increase the annual statewide FAFSA completion rate to 80 percent. This goal is designed to support Governor Lujan Grisham’s recently announced New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship.
 
The New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship is Governor Lujan Grisham’s bold vision for increasing college access for New Mexico’s students. This innovative plan to set the national standard for college affordability will change the life outcomes for tens of thousands
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Scenes From Halftime Events At Homecoming Game

The Los Alamos High School 2019 Hall Of Fame inductees are introduced during halftime festivities at the Friday night Homecoming Game at Sullivan Field, from left, Ann Cernicek, Molly Cernicek, Aubrey Jones-Woahn, Kris Monaghan, Eddie Sanchez and Sec Sandoval. Not pictured is Bruce Cottrell. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The 2019 Homecoming King Alex Multon and Queen Zoe Butler are crowned during halftime festivities Friday night at the Los Alamos High School Homecoming Game at Sullivan Field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

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