Update On LAPS School Start Time Discussion
LAPS News:
Last week, the Los Alamos School Board, with the help of third party facilitator New Mexico First, hosted eight successful meetings with students, parents, employees and community members to discuss possible changes in school start time.
Any change would be implemented beginning in August 2018.
The input sessions were designed to capture various stakeholder groups and record their thoughts, opinions and concerns regarding possible changes to school start and end times.
Of note, the meetings were well-attended by School Board members. Los Alamos High School Principal Carter Read More
LAHS Choir’s Pumpkins Still Available On 4th Street
PEEC: Lisa Coddington’s Last Fall Art Class Of 2017
Blooming artichoke by Lisa Coddington. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
There is still time to take a class with instructor and artist Lisa Coddington. Her last fall drawing and painting workshop is 20 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. This class, made possible by Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), will focus on drawing colorful and intricate autumn leaves.
Participants will explore making color charts and creating their own colorful leaves. Coddington will show how layers of transparent colors make beautiful leaves and share techniques for creating Read More
Study: 2018’s Best Colleges & Universities In America
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Reza: The Power Of Photography For Humanity Nov. 8
Afghanistan, Tora Bora village, 2004 © RezaCrowd Gathers At SGR Re-Election Campaign Launch
Standing in front of a list of hundreds of supporters, Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard (SGR), addresses the crowd gathered for her re-election campaign kick-off event Saturday afternoon at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
New Mexico Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO President Jon Hendry, holding his dog Bobby, chats with SGR at her re-election campaign kick-off event Saturday afternoon at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
SGR explains to the crowd that for each re-election kick-off event she has had to selectLAPS: Student Safety First
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public School District would like to remind drivers in Los Alamos and White Rock to exercise caution when it comes to school buses, bus stops and the students who ride those buses, as well as inform the community about the law regarding school buses.
Since the beginning of the school year, LAPS Director of Facilities and Transportation, Keith Rosenbaum, has noticed an increase in cars throughout Los Alamos County that improperly drive through the stop arm and flashing red lights of LAPS school buses. Running the stop arm and flashing red lights of a school bus endangers Read More
LANL Foundation To Host Conference On Education
Dennis Embry
LANL FOUNDATION News:
LANL Foundation is hosting a Conference on Education focused on the topic of “Building Positive Culture from Classroom to Community” 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov.10 at the Hilton Buffalo Thunder. The event is free and open to K–12 educators.
The morning keynote speaker is Dennis D. Embry, PhD, president/senior scientist of PAXIS Institute, who will discuss his work with the PAX Good Behavior Game, a set of strategies to help students learn important self-management skills while collaborating to make the classroom a peaceful and productive learning Read More
Summit Garden Club Meets Nov. 6
Courtesy photoNew Mexico Adopts Unaltered Science Standards For Climate Education
SIERRA CLUB News:
The organization, Climate Parents, issued the following statement on the decision by the New Mexico Public Education Department to adopt unaltered Next Generation Science Standards, climate change education:
“This is a great victory for New Mexico students and science education, and shows the power of people taking action together for our kids,” said John Friedrich, Climate Parents’ Online Campaign Manager. “All New Mexico students can now look forward to receiving a world-class science education that includes learning accurate information about human-caused Read More
Xi Nu Chapter Of Beta Sigma Phi Craft Fair Saturday
The Xi Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will hold its annual craft fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Crossroads Bible Church on East Road. Courtesy photo
Sisterhood, celebration and the goal to help others will drive more than 30 years of craft fair experience that summons more than 50 vendors 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the Crossroads Bible Church.
The dynamic dames of the Xi Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will serve it up again this Saturday, as they host their annual fundraiser to aid a large number of community projects.
“We come together from many different backgrounds Read More
AFTNM Reacts To Judicial Ruling Against Mora ISD
AFTNM News:
- District Ordered to Reinstate Wrongfully Terminated Employees; Comply with Previous Arbitrator Decision
MORA – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly, Mora Federation of School Employees Union President Faith Rivera and Mora Federation of School Employees Union Members Edwina Romero, Paulyette Perea and Lisa Yescas released today the following statement:
“We are extremely happy New Mexico District Court Judge Alan Malott has ruled in favor of three wrongfully terminated Mora Independent School District employees, affirming the April 2017 Read More
2018 New Mexico Teacher Of The Year Announced
Yvonne Orozco wins 2018 New Mexico Teaher of the Year. Courtesy photoState Democratic Party Credits Public Engagement For PED Change Of Tune On Science Curriculum Standards
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SFCC News:
SFCC Presents ‘From Days Of Infamy To Days Of Remembrance’ Nov. 2
SFCC News:Quorum Notice: Los Alamos School Board At Pinon
LAPS News:
Notice of Possible Quorum: Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the “School Start Time” meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Pinon Elementary School at 90 Grand Canyon.
A quorum may be present, however, no action with be taken. Read More
Buy A Pumpkin … Help LAHS Choir Hit High Note!
