Parents Learn Age-Appropriate Money Lessons
At Weekly Coffee Klatch LAPS Educators And Parents Discuss ‘How To Raise An Adult’
LAPS News:
At Wednesday’s LAPS weekly coffee klatch, members of the Los Alamos Public School administration, teachers and parents discussed the book How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success, by Julie Lythcott-Haims.
At Stanford University, author Lythcott-Haims was Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of Freshmen and Undergraduate Advising. During that time she noticed students would arrive at college with really impressive GPA’s, test scores, and childhood resumes, but there was a problem. “So many of Read More
Voice Of Los Alamos Features Hargraves And Altherr
The Voice of Los Alamos radio show at noon today on 101.5 FM features Los Alamos School Board Member Bill Hargraves with teacher Michele Altherr talking about the Odyssey High School Proposal, a national finalist in the XQ: The Super School Project Contest. Photo by Bonnie Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Senate Democrats Push Governor To Convene Emergency Special Session
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Senate Democrats have called on Gov. Susana Martinez to convene the New Mexico Legislature in an emergency special session to fix the quickly expanding budget deficit that has resulted from plummeting state revenues.
A new report last week revealed that the State spent between $150-$200 million more than it had budgeted in the fiscal year that just ended, and the year ahead looks even worse. Senate Democrats also vowed to oppose any proposal to cut public school classroom funds or higher education for universities or colleges in the course of addressing the budget crisis. Read More
Safety Personnel Learn Mountain Bike Skills
Los Alamos Police Sgt. Chris Ross is teaching an International Police Mountain Bike Association course this week to public safety personnel. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLAPS Transportation Department Ready For School!
LAPS bus. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools Transportation Department is looking forward to the start of the 2016-2017 school year.
All routes have a permanent driver ready to safely take students to and from school.
The mechanics have worked diligently throughout the summer inspecting the buses to ensure the safety of the students and community.
The community of Los Alamos also can help to ensure the safety of students by stopping their vehicle when the school bus lights are flashing red and the stop sign is extended. Remember, it’s illegal to pass a school bus when the lights Read More
Scenes From 2016 LAESF Scholarship Event
The 2016 LAESF scholars from Los Alamos County at the recent award reception, from left, EliseAnne Koskelo, Helen Milenski, Nicholas Kolesko, Cody Aikin, Nikola Draganic, Devon McCleskey, Katherine Wang, Deanna Gutierrez Madeline Lockhart, Cade Mallett, Madison Foley, John Rees and Connor Bailey. Courtesy photo
From left, Tony Fox, LANL Foundation Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Scholarships; Steven Girrens, LAESF Campaign Champion; Sharon Stover, Los Alamos County Clerk; James Owen, LANL Foundation Board Member and Bill Wadt, LANL Foundation Board MemberAmazing Opportunity For Española Teen Center’s ‘Team Intergalactic’
Members of Española YMCA Teen Center’s “Team Intergalactic” were extremely fortunate to be able to spend an afternoon with Dr. Roger Wiens, the ChemCam/SuperCam Principal Investigator of the Mars Rover, at the Bradbury Museum in Los Alamos. Dr. Wiens educated the group on the design and function of the Mars Rover, to include internal and external working parts. The teens enjoyed their time and wealth of information shared by Dr. Wiens. The team would like to thank Dr. Wiens for his time and Janelle Vigil-Maestas from the LANL Program office for coordinating this special opportunity.Part-Time Teaching Opportunities Available At UNM-LA
UNMLA News:- Business: Personal Income Tax, Introductory Economics, Introductory Accounting (posting 0835207); Emergency Medical Services: EMS field and clinical (posting 0834605);
- Computer Science: Introductory Computer Science and possibly other CS classes (posting 0835201);
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Odyssey High School Is Finalist In XQ: The Super School Project Contest
The XQ Superschool Team from left, Ken Holmes, David Daniel, Michele Alterr, radical media NYC representative, Bill Hargraves, Marvel Harrison, Kurt Steinhaus and radical media NYC representatives. Courtesy photoIt is with great excitement that we share, the Los Alamos Team creating “Odyssey High School” in the XQ competition is ine step close to realizing the vision of expanding the possibilities of education for our students.
The team just received notice that we are in the top 50 finalists out of more than 1,400 teams, from the XQ Institute in Oakland, Read More
New Viruses: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly July 29
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Letter To The Editor: Students Benefit From Many Inspiring Teachers In Los Alamos
By TOM HILLThanks for printing Jonathan Neal’s very touching farewell letter in its entirety. And thanks to Jonathan for putting his thoughts to paper.
In the 2014-2015 school year, my Lunch Buddy, Isaiah Jones (the one in the picture with the goofy beard and stovepipe hat), was most fortunate to have Jonathan as his third grade teacher. It was clear to me from day one that Jonathan was an exceptional and inspiring teacher and that this was no ordinary third grade class. As I watched his students interact with him, their enthusiasm for learning was transparent.
He went to great Read More
Teens Learn About Mars Rover From Roger Wiens
Team Intergalactic checks out a Mars Rover exhibit at the Bradbury Science Museum. Courtesy photoMembers of Española YMCA Teen Center’s “Team Intergalactic” spent an afternoon with Dr. Roger Wiens, the ChemCam/SuperCam principal investigator of the Mars Rover, at the Bradbury Science Museum in Los Alamos.
Dr. Wiens educated the group on the design and function of the Mars Rover, to include internal and external working parts. The teens enjoyed their time and wealth of information shared by Dr. Wiens, a YMCA representative said.
The team expressed its thanks to Dr. Wiens Read More
McMillan: Workforce Turnover At Lab Bodes Well For Community
Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan, right, Kim Davis Lebak, NNSA Los Alamos Field Office manager and Douglas Hintze, DOE/EM Los Alamos Field Office manager, listen to a comment from an audience member during Tuesday’s Regional Community Leaders update. Courtesy/LANL
Brittany Baker, center, of Los Alamos’ Business Systems Solution Center, along with Alex Ortiz, left, of the Plasma Theory and Applications group and Sam Biggs of the Weapons Test Engineering group, all spoke at Tuesday’s Regional Community Leaders update. All three are Northern New Mexico Read More
PEEC: Local Storytellers Tell Tales On The Trails July 30
Courtesy/PEECThe community is invited to join storytellers Terry Foxx and Kimberly Gotches at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30 for a walk around the beautiful landscape of northern New Mexico.
The easy one-mile trek will stop at four different outdoor locations near the Los Alamos Nature Center and Kinnikinnik Park, and participants can enjoy stories and activities along the way. Adults and children are welcome to attend.
Meet in front of the Los Alamos Aquatic Center near the Kinnikinnik Park trailhead. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a sun hat, dress for the weather, and carry a Read More
Jonathan Neal: My Top Ten Most Joyful Memories Of Teaching Elementary School In Los Alamos
Jonathan Neal and his third grade students memorized the Gettysburg Address. Courtesy photoEDUCATION News:
- Jonathan Neal, a third-grade teacher at Barranca Mesa Elementary School, just completed his fifth year teaching. In this feature he describes his ten most joyful moments he has experienced while teaching in Los Alamos.
Dear Los Alamos and Barranca Mesa Community,
The past five years serving as a teacher at Barranca Mesa Elementary School have provided me with some of the most magical, memorable, sweet, and fulfilling experiences I’ve ever had.
I have decided to move on to the next chapter Read More
LAHS Class Of 1956 Returns To Los Alamos!
Members of the Los Alamos High School Class of 1956 were in Los Alamos the weekend of July 15-18 to celebrate their 60th Reunion. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Class President David McAGillivry and his wife Barbara (LAHS Class of 1957). The two were high school sweethearts. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comBy BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
The LAHS Class of 1956 was back in town last weekend to celebrate their 60th Reunion. The class originally had 82 members and 25 of them were on hand for the reunion.
“We managed to locate all but five members of our class,” David Read More
Learn About Wildland Fire Fighting Wednesday
Wildland fire truck.Courtesy photoPEEC News:
What does it take to be a wildland fire fighter? What equipment do they use? What can kids do to prevent wildfires from starting? On Wednesday, July 27, bring the family to find the answer to these and lots of other fire-related questions! Beginning at 6:30 p.m., local wildland firefighters will be on hand to answer questions, demonstrate how to use their firefighting equipment and let families see their fire engine.
Summer Family Evenings have always been a popular program organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), and Del Read More
