White Rock Senior Center Offers Dance Lessons
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- Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Increases mobility without joint damage
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- Aids in effort to lose weight
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Los Alamos High School’s Sydne Ashford And Miriam Wallstrom Shine At National History Day Competition
Los Alamos High School students Sydne Ashford and Miriam Wallstrom win 5th place in the U.S. in National History Day Contest. Courtesy photos
EDUCATION News:
In a town where science fair is all the rage, a similar, unique competition showcasing history is just as exciting for local students. Los Alamos High School students Sydne Ashford and Miriam Wallstrom competed in the National History Day Contest (NHD), held June 11-15 at the University of Maryland, College Park in the Washington D.C. area. Their Senior Division Group Website took home fifth place after the girls competed against around Read More
Constellations & Monsters At Nature Center Planetarium
Distinguished Theologian To Speak At Fuller Lodge In Los Alamos Thursday And Friday
Professor Haught stands in front of Darwin. Courtesy photoLeadership Los Alamos Accepting Registrations Through June 30 For Class Of 2017-18
KayLinda Crawford is a graduate of the 2016-17 Leadership Los Alamos program. Photo by Martha Katko
LLA News:
Leadership Los Alamos is accepting applications for its 2017-18 program, which gets underway in September.
To date, LLA has graduated more than 250 leaders who are making a difference in this community. LLA is seeking to fill this year’s class with approximately 24 committed individuals who want to learn more and continue this fine tradition.
The program begins with a two-day orientation Sept. 8-9. The deadline to apply for the program is June 30.
What recent graduates
Enrollment Opens For Children’s Chinese Class
Tianmei Yang Seet of Los Alamos makes a ZongZi as a demonstration for her Chinese class. Courtesy image
COMMUNITY News:
Why did a Chinese king banish his minister and poet 400 years before Christ? Why did loyal supporters of the poet throw rice balls into the Milou river? Why do people all over the world today row in fearsome looking Dragon Boats?
The Dragon Boat Festival just passed May 30, and to celebrate the event and answer some of the above questions Tianmei Yang Seet of Los Alamos taught her inaugural class in Mandarin Chinese to six enthusiastic children from Los Alamos and White Rock.
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LAPS Stands Ready To Assist El Cajete Fire Evacuees
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) stands ready to assist residents being evacuated from their homes due to El Cajete Fire near Jemez Springs.
With more than 200 people displaced, LAPS expresses empathy and understanding of this difficult situation. The Los Alamos Middle School is availble to provide relief for evacuees who may need a place for respite, showers and bathrooms.
All support activities will be coordinated with Los Alamos County, New Mexico Emergency Operations and the Red Cross.
Direct questions to the School District Office at 505.663.2222. Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum June 22-23
Distinguished Professor John Haught from Georgetown University is coming to Los Alamos June 22-23 to help answer the question,‘Why is there something rather than nothing?’ Courtesy photo
LAFSF News:
“Why is there something rather than nothing?” This question is posed by two scientists in this month’s issue of Physics Today. This question also intrigues the members of the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (https:////www.lafsf.org/) and they have invited noted theologian, Distinguished Professor John Haught from Georgetown University, to Los Alamos to help answer it.
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LAMS/LAHS Students Explore STEM Careers At UNM-Los Alamos
The class poses at the ‘Solar Tree’ with Ryn Herrman, standing, center, and Kelly Stewart, sitting, second from left, at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Photo by Kateri Morris/UNM-LABake Sale To Assist Teacher Joy Handsberry Monday
Courtesy photoA Robot Named Rasmussen
Looking into the robot Rasmussen at the Project Y STEM Center in the Pueblo Complex on Diamond Drive. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Members of the Project Y Team 4153 robotics club with their robot Rasmussen. Courtesy photo
Rasmussen is a robot built at the Project Y STEM Center in Los Alamos by high school students and their adult mentors. She is named after Jane Rasmussen who was a part of the Manhattan Project and used early computers at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
“Jane Rasmussen was not necessarily in the limelight Read More
Pinon Park Pool Offers Summer Swim Lessons
Swim lessons taking place at Pinon Park Pool last year. Courtesy photoUpcoming CaveSim Adventure At Nature Center
Try out caving at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy photoENVIRONMENT News:
Delve into a simulated world of caves 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This is the perfect opportunity to crawl through 60-foot tunnels, observe vertical rope climbing demos, and practice rescue missions. The electronic simulator will track your movements so you can learn what it takes to access some of the most remote places on Earth.
To add to the adventure, the Classic Air Medial helicopter will land at 9:30 a.m. at the nature center. Parking will be available on the street and across Read More
Schedule For Local Vacation Bible Schools
LAPS Announces New Principals At LAMS And Piñon
LAPS News:
After an extensive interview process involving teachers, staff and parents, two Principal positions have been filled in the Los Alamos Public Schools.
Ivanna Austell is the incoming principal at Piñon Elementary School in White Rock and Pamela Miller will serve as assistant principal at Los Alamos Middle School.
Ivanna Austell
Austell has a Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Leadership and Administration from Eastern New Mexico and a second MA in Educational Technology from Lesley College. Her Bachelor’s degree is in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Read More
LAPS To Launch 1:1 Initiative In 2017-2018
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LAPS News:
Starting with the 2017 – 2018 school year, the Los Alamos Public Schools will issue a 14-inch Chromebook to every student in grades 7-12.
Project Lead Salvador Zapien for the 1:1 Initiative said that a teacher survey found that studnt access to appropriate technology is an important part of today’s learning environment.
Funding for the devices came from home owners and businesses in Los Alamos through House Bill 33, a state referendum designed to furnish schools with equipment. The referendum was passed by Los Alamos County voters in January of 2016. We extend
Community Invited To Bingo Night Wednesday At IHM
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COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to attend Bingo Night, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall. Packets are $20 each and 16 games will be played. The event is a fundraiser for the parish youth group.
Prizes will be gift baskets with a minimum value of $20. Frito pies, chili dogs, candy and popcorn will be available for purchase.
“This will be a great night out for all ages,” IHM Youth Minister Kendra Wilhelm said. “If it is successful, we will have more Bingo Nights in the future.”
Immaculate Heart of Mary is at 3700 Canyon Road
Families And School Districts Seek Court Action Against State of New Mexico
EDUCATION News:
- Landmark Education Suit Claims Students’ Constitutional Rights Are Being Violated
SANTA FE—A state-court trial will start Monday in a landmark education lawsuit that alleges New Mexico is violating the state constitutional rights of students placed at risk.
The trial will focus on legal claims filed by MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) and the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty (the Center) challenging the state’s failure to provide economically disadvantaged students, English-language learners (ELL), Native Americans, and students
KIDS COUNT Data Book: New Mexico Ranked 49th In Nation For Child Well-Being
VFC News:Northern New Mexico College Offers Three Bachelor’s Degree Programs At Santa Fe Higher Education Center
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