UNM-LA: Parenting Workshop Targets Bullying
Presenter Barbara Coloroso explains the difference between teasing and bullying. Photo by Nancy Coombs, UNM-LA 
Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA
Barbara Coloroso engages the audience with her humor and real life examples. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LASpecial School Board Meeting And Executive Session
Graduating Seniors Invited To Apply For J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Scholarship
J. Robert Oppenheimer. Courtesy photo
EDUCATION News:
The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee is dedicated to furthering the memory and spirit of J. Robert Oppenheimer through scholarships to graduating seniors attending Los Alamos, Pojoaque, Capitol, and Santa Fe public high schools.
The committee awarded the first scholarship in 1984 and the number of scholarships awarded has grown over the years due to the generous contributions of many people. Twelve scholarships were awarded in 2016.
The Committee would like to remind graduating seniors that the deadline for applications Read More
LAPS Kindergarten Round-Up
Hargraves: Highlights Of Work Session 5:30 p.m. Today
By BILL HARGRAVESSchools are important to the entire community. School Board decisions directly affect outcomes and success of our schools. For good reasons, it is difficult and time consuming to stay informed about School Board activities. These columns, planned prior to each Board Meeting and Work Session, highlight Board agenda items that might interest students, parents teachers and the community at large.
A Work Session is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. today at Pinon Elementary School. Agenda item 10 is a budget presentation and discussion. Deadline for submittal Read More
Los Alamos Students Shine At ‘MathCounts’ Competition
Four students from Mountain Elementary School took fourth place out of 25 teams at the New Mexico State MathCounts Competition Feb. 18 at UNM-Albuquerque. From left, Alex Livescu, Pasha Trudolyubov, Isaac Gao, Sonya Ebey, Coach Jane Lataille and Coach Phuong Nguyen. Also pictured is Dr. Walter Gerstle, PE, president of the New Mexico Society of Professional Engineers, whose firm organizes the state competition. A team from Los Alamos Middle School took second place. Courtesy photo Read More
Scenes From Friday’s Leadership Los Alamos Economic Development Session
Participants in the 2016-17 Leadership Los Alamos class learn about local economic development during an all-day session Friday. Photo by Martha Katko
LLA participants learn about local economic development. Photo by Martha Katko
COMMUNITY News:
Participants in the 2016-17 class of Leadership Los Alamos participated in an economic development session Friday.
Leadership Los Alamos was founded to identify current and emerging leaders in the Los Alamos community, enhance their leadership skills, and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing the area.
Each class Read More
Los Alamos Middle School Pianist Julia Chen Selected For Artist Master Class With Artist Yi-Heng Yang
Los Alamos pianist Julia Chen. Courtesy photoA Mountaineer’s Story: Backpacking The Light Way March 28
Rick Light’s book Backpacking the Light Way can help you enjoy the outdoors in safety, style, and comfort. Courtesy photoAltherr Receives Dorothy Hoard Stewardship Award
Friends of Bandelier Board members from left, Jonathan Creel, President Craig Martin, award recipient Michele Altherr and Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott. Courtesy photo
Michele Altherr with a painting by Dorothy Hoard entitle ‘Thunderstorm over Bandelier.’ Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Community Foundation Presents Media Communications Training For Nonprofits Thursday
Participants at a recent stategic planning workshop presented by Felicia Orth and hosted by the Los Alamos Community Foundation at UNM-LA. Courtesy/LACF- Thursday, March 23 at 5 p.m.
- Bldg. 2 Lecture
Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium Features Phantoms And Exoplanets At Planetarium This Weekend
Los Alamos Hilltalkers Host Seroogy’s Chocolate Bar Fundraiser At LANB Friday
Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Speech and Debate Team. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Speech and Debate team completed their tournament season with a strong finish by qualifying nine members of the team to the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament in jUne in Birmingham, Ala.
Twenty-eight members of the Hilltalkers squad traveled to Albuquerque Academy, March 16-18, to battle for an opportunity to represent New Mexico at the National Tournament. Twenty schools from New Mexico were represented at the National Speech and Read More
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Marks End Of 2017 Legislative Session
American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly
AFT-NM News:
SANTA FE – Following the conclusion of the 2017 Legislative Session Saturday at the State Capitol, American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“With the 2017 regular Legislative session ending at noon (Saturday), proactive agendas for public education and workers continue to make advances with pro-education and pro-worker allies in the Roundhouse.
“From support for all employees in their places of work, to modernizing what our high school students Read More
Letter To The Editor: In Support Of Our Teachers…
By ELENA E. GIORGI Dear Governor and dear Representatives who voted against the resolution that would’ve allowed teachers to take more than 3 sick days without penalty, let me ask you: how many times did you take a sick day this past year? How many times did you have to assist a sick family member, whether a child, a spouse, or an elderly parent? And all this when you hold a position that doesn’t keep you inside a classroom five days a week. Along with train stations and public places, schools are the primary route for the spread of infectious diseases Read More
Safety Town Registration Now Open
Safety Town fire safety instruction. Courtesy/LAC
Safety Town bicycle safety instruction. Courtesy/LAC
Safety Town crosswalk safety instruction. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Safety Town is returning to Mountain Elementary School 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, June 19-30. This free safety program is open to all children entering Kindergarten in the Fall or who will be five years of age by Sept. 1, 2017.
The program is limited to 80 participants and registration is being accepted at the Walkup Aquatic Center front desk or register online via WebTrac on the PROS Division’s main page at Read More
Bill To Restore Classroom Funding Heads To Governor
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Friday, Senate Bill 462 passed the New Mexico Legislature. Instead of funding infrastructure projects in their home communities, legislators chose to strengthen public schools’ bottom line statewide after several years of tough budgets.
The bill utilized a complicated transfer of capital outlay funds to the general fund to strengthen classrooms. The bill restores $46 million that was cut from public school cash balances, or ‘reserves’, earlier in the session to address FY ’17 budget solvency. This one-time money replenishes critical funds
Tayra Eidenbenz Receives Community Youth Award
LAHS student Tayra Eidenbenz is honored with the Community Youth Award for February. Photo by Bernadette LauritzenGovernor Acts On Four More Pieces Of Legislation
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
SANTA FE—Late Friday night, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez acted on the following legislation:
- Signed Senate Bill 103 — Transfer Of College Credits [MESSAGE]
- Signed Senate Bill 32 — K-3 Plus Eligibility [MESSAGE]
- Signed Senate Bill 75 — Deferred Compensation Changes [MESSAGE]
- Signed Senate Bill 28 — Educational Retirement Changes [MESSAGE]
- Vetoed Senate Bill 297 — Disabled Veteran License Plate Options [MESSAGE]
Statement On Attempted Override Of Governor’s Veto Of HB 241 – Attendance Component In Teacher Evaluations
STATE News:
