Pinon Students And Staff Celebrate Unity Day
Pinon Elementary School students and staff celebrate Unity Day by wearing orange. Unity day reminds everyone not to be a bully and to help spread the ‘no bullying’ message. Courtesy photo Read More
Udall, Heinrich Announce $18.6 Million For STEM Education At Hispanic-Serving NM Universities
SENATE News:- The University of New Mexico Valencia Branch Campus;
- New Mexico Highlands University;
- Eastern New Mexico University–Roswell;
LAHS Students Attend Santa Fe Comic Con
Members of the Los Alamos High School Anime Club attend Friday’s opening day of the Santa Fe Comic Con at Buffalo Thunde. The field trip was organized by the students and led by LAHS art teacher Mary Grace (back row, far left). Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com Read More
SAR Colloquium By Dr. David Romo Nov. 2
David RomoCIR Events Saturday And Wednesday
Ambassador Karl W. Eikenberry. Courtesy/CIRSINO-U.S. RELATIONS AND THE SOUTH CHINA SEA: THE TEMPEST OR MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING? NEW Input from Ambassador Karl W. Eikenberry: This talk will particularly emphasize China’s National Security Strategy.
- 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29
- The Forum, SF University of Art & Design
- 1600 St. Michael’s Drive
- $15 CIR Members; $20 Non-members and Guests
LAHS Hosts Financial Aid/FAFSA Night Tuesday
Playing This Weekend In Nature Center Planetarium
Letter To The Editor: Watch Out For Hidden Property Tax Increase In January
By BRADY BURKECoffee Conversations At Smith’s Starbucks Wednesday
EDUCATION News:
The community is invited to join a weekly conversation about education in Los Alamos 4-5:15 p.m., Wednesday at Starbucks inside Smith’s Marketplace on Trinity Drive.
This week’s meeting topic is: Students Making the Right Choices.
Find more information at: https:////odysseylosalamos. weebly.com/ or email k.holmes@laschools.net. Read More
Bringing ‘Purple Pinkie Day’ To Local Schools Today
By ALISON PANNELLWhat is Purple Pinkie Day? It is an effort by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos to support Rotary International Foundations Polio Plus Program for the eradication of Polio worldwide.
For as little as 60 cents worth of vaccine, a child can be protected against this crippling disease for life. Therefore, in an effort to raise awareness and encourage participation, our local Rotary Club is asking for your support at a “Purple Pinkie” Day that is aimed at the students of our community.
Why Purple Pinkie? Every time a child is immunized, their pinkies are Read More
Daily Postcard: Rock Reflects Support For Teachers
Daily Postcard: Teachers are going through a particularly rough time due to increased state regulations and someone is hoping to lift their spirits with the message, ‘We Love Our Teachers’ spotted Saturday night written on the White Rock rock at the corner of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard. The teacher evaluation process and recently imposed attendance policy will be discussed at Thursday’s School Board Work Session at 5:30 p.m. at Mountain School. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LAFSE To Problem Solve With School Board Thursday
Former teacher Mary Van Eeckhout expresses her frustration saying, ‘When I taught we felt so supported … I don’t know what happened to the olden days but I want them back.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard spoke with the teachers and board at the Oct.11 LAPS Board Meeting saying, “I am here to commit my support to work with the board and Dr. Steinhaus on the ‘Leave Me Alone Bill’ to get us some exemptions like the charter schools” and thanked the board for their support of the local teachers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Report: New Mexico Among States Still Funding K-12 Below Pre-Recession Levels
NMVFC News:
ALBUQUERQUE—New Mexico’s investment in K-12 education—which is crucial for communities to thrive and the state economy to offer broad opportunity—has declined dramatically in recent years. New Mexico cut its general school funding by nearly 14 percent between 2008 and 2014, according to a new report released by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a nonpartisan policy research organization based in Washington, D.C.
Although spending has been increased in more recent years, the report shows that New Mexico’s per-pupil spending is still 7 percent lower in fiscal year Read More
Status Hearing On AFTNM-ATF Lawsuit Monday
AFTNM News:
SANTA FE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico and the Albuquerque Teachers Federation’s District Court lawsuit against the New Mexico Public Education Department is scheduled to have a status hearing regarding progress on the case.
It is the belief of AFT NM and ATF that the PED has purposefully delayed providing critical data from the existing educator evaluation system to the plaintiffs and their experts for the purpose of determining the systems validity.
- WHAT: 1st Judicial District Court status hearing on AFTNM – ATF lawsuit
- WHEN: 1:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24
Scenes From LAHS Choir Pumpkin Patch
Just my size! A young shopper chooses a pumpkin Saturday at the LAHS Choir’s Pumpkin Patch. The Patch is at 1100 4th St., in the Canyon School parking lot where Trinity Drive, East Road and Central Avenue meet. The Patch is open 3:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays, 12:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
LAHS Choir members and supporters sell their wares Saturday at the Pumpkin Patch. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Pumpkins waiting for owners at the Pumpkin Patch.AFT President Weingarten To Appear At Public Events Supporting Hillary Clinton And Local Candidates
AFT President Randi Weingarten
POLITICAL News:
ALBUQUERQUE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly announces the visit by AFT President Randi Weingarten to New Mexico in support of Secretary Hillary Clinton and local endorsed candidates.
President Weingarten is committed to working across the United States to elect pro-public education and pro-labor candidates, including Secretary Hillary Clinton for President.
President Weingarten will be making brief comments in support of Secretary Clinton’s campaign for President as well as speaking to campaign Read More
LAHS Natural Helpers On Weekend Retreat
The Los Alamos High School Natural Helpers, lead by Physiology Teacher Lynn Ovaska left this morning for their annual weekend training retreat. To learn more about Natural Helpers, visit:Letter To The Editor: School Bond Support Important
By CAROLINE M. BOYLE
LAMS PTO Vice President
Strong public schools are one of the corner stones of a successful community. The Los Alamos Public Schools are seeking approval for general obligation bonds valued at about $11 million. It is important to note that the LA school district has relied upon us the Los Alamos community for school renovation funding since 2009.
The LA Schools recently held open houses for the community members to see the current state of our schools. It was pretty clear where prior bond monies have improved our facilities and where renovations are still very much needed. Read More
Daily Postcard: Scarecrow Makes Community Plea
Daily Postcard: This scarecrow is appealing to the community to come out and shop at the Los Alamos High School Choir’s Pumpkin Patch. ‘The choir really needs your support so please show them you care by purchasing a pumpkin this weekend!’ The Patch is at 1100 4th St., in the Canyon School parking lot where Trinity Drive, East Road and Central Avenue meet. The Patch is open 3:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays/Tuesdays/ Thursdays/Fridays, 12:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Come out and meet the choir students and buy a pumpkin to help their group. Photo by Leslie Read More
Chamisa Elementary Recognized As Common Sense Certified School: Digital Citizenship
Beverly Nelson is helping Chamisa first grade student Asiah Martinez learn the new Common Sense Education educational resources. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPD News:
Common Sense Education, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology, recognized Beverly Nelson, the teacher-librarian at Chamisa Elementary, for her efforts to certify Chamisa as a Common Sense Certified School: Digital Citizenship.
“We’re honored to be recognized as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified School,” said Read More
