Basic Bike Maintenance Classes Aug. 17-20
COMMUNITY News:
Scott Beguin will teach classes on drivetrain function and first aid fixes, 2 p.m. Aug. 17 and 6 p.m. Aug. 20.
During the two-hour class, students learn practical mechanics and how to do on-the-road and trail-side first aid repairs to the drivetrain.
Topics to be covered:
- Installation of Front and Rear derailleurs, chainrings, cassettes, chains, shifters, cables and housing.
- Routine maintenance and repair of drivetrains and components.
- Trail- and Road-side troubleshooting to get you back on the ride.
- Tools and equipment; what to stock in your tool kit.
Students are encouraged Read More
‘NOT Back-to-School’ Breakfast Aug. 14
COMMUNITY News:
For many years, retired Los Alamos Public Schools employees have looked forward to the famous NOT Back-to-School breakfast.
It is held annually on the first day that students and teachers go back to school. Retirees from all over the USA make a special effort to attend the event to share memories and talk with friends.
This year the breakfast is 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 14 in Kelly Hall at Trinity on the Hill. There is a nominal charge of $10 for the breakfast, and for those who can, please add a donation for the use of the church.
All new retirees should have received Read More
Workers Resurface Pinon Elementary Parking Lot
Workers were busy resurfacing the parking lot Sunday afternoon at Pinon Elementary School in preparation for the upcoming school year. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Bus Drivers Wanted For LAPS
Free Workshop On Downs Syndrome Aug. 11
Laurie Pachl. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
UPS, the United Parent Support Group, with the help of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation, Los Alamos National Bank and others invite the community to learn more about Down or Downs Syndrome at a free workshop, next week.
Patti McVay and Laurie Pachl will present the workshop at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road.
McVay and Pachl were presenters at the National Down Syndrome Congress in Denver, where they were seen by Jorge and Sylvia Roman. The Romans, along with United Parent Support sought assistance Read More
Dedie Snow Delivers Annual Santa Fe Fiesta Lecture
Artist’s concept of the Palace of the Governors in the early 17th century, by Scott G. Jaquith. Courtesy/newmexicoculture.org
STATE News:
Since 1609, the Palace of the Governors remains the nation’s oldest continuously occupied government building.
But before and especially after the 1680 Pueblo Revolt and 1693 Reconquest, one of the most common complaints found in early descriptions of it came down to four important words: “In need of repair.”
For the museum’s annual Santa Fe Fiesta Lecture, noted archaeologist Cordelia “Dedie” Thomas Snow pulls together the various descriptions Read More
Valencia County Elementary Schools Guaranteed Meal Funding For Underprivileged Kids
Sen. Michael Sanchez
STATE News:
Sen. Michael S. Sanchez, D-Valencia, Bernalillo, announced that thanks to funding from a state appropriation, children enrolled in Belen and Los Lunas elementary schools will again be eligible to receive free or reduced price school meals.
The much needed program, coordinated by New Mexico Appleseed, continues at a time when the state ranks first in the nation for the highest rate of childhood hunger.
“Child hunger has been directly related to poor performance in school. This program not only prevents students from being hungry during their school Read More
How Many Cells Are In The Human Brain?
Neuroscientist Suzana Herculano-Houzel
TED.com News:
The human brain is puzzling — it is curiously large given the size of our bodies, uses a tremendous amount of energy for its weight and has a bizarrely dense cerebral cortex. But: why?
Neuroscientist Suzana Herculano-Houzel puts on her detective’s cap and leads us through this mystery. By making “brain soup,” she arrives at a startling conclusion.
Last Chance to Register for Leadership Los Alamos’ 2014-15 Class
Members of the 2013 LLA class. Courtesy photo
Team confidence building exercise during last year’s LLA class. Courtesy photo
Teamwork exercise during last year’s LLA class. Courtesy photo
LLA News:
Registration for the 2015 Leadership Los Alamos program closes Aug. 15 and class registration is rapidly filling up so apply today.
Leadership Los Alamos is seeking highly motivated, emerging leaders to participate in the program. Don’t miss your opportunity to be counted among the leaders in our community. Any person having an interest in the objectives of Leadership Los Read More
Governor Announces Three New Mexico Schools Awarded New Fitness Centers
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
Gov. Susana Martinez and National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) Chairman Jake Steinfeld announced Thursday that three New Mexico schools will receive new fitness centers through a partnership between the State of New Mexico and NFGFC.
The three New Mexico schools are:
- Jemez Valley Elementary and Middle Schools in Jemez Pueblo;
- East San Jose Elementary School in Albuquerque; and
- Mesa Elementary School in Shiprock.
“Childhood obesity affects 16 percent of our children here in New Mexico,” Martinez said. “These schools have taken the Read More
SFI: Genome Instability in Cancer – A Challenge or an Opportunity
Catie Grasso, Oregon Health & Science University. Courtesy/SFI
SFI News:
Catie Grasso will present a talk at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, in the Collins Conference Room at Santa Fe Institute
Abstract: Lynn Margulis’ endosymbiotic theory postulated that the eukaryotic cell arose from the symbiosis of multiple bacteria over time, making it possible to create organelles, like the mitochondrion and the chloroplast, which make eukaryotic cells extremely efficient and able to be building blocks in multi-cellular life. Symbiosis has also been shown in genetic algorithm programming and Read More
LAPS Hires Lisa Montoya As New CFO
Lisa MontoyaOn behalf of Los Alamos Public Schools, I am pleased to announce that Lisa Montoya has been selected as the new Chief Financial Officer of Los Alamos Public Schools.
Ms. Montoya brings 17 years experience in business and has a Business Administration degree from New Mexico State University. She comes to Los Alamos Public Schools from Pojoaque Valley Schools where she served as Comptroller and Chief Procurement Officer.
In accepting this position, Ms. Montoya returns to Los Alamos Public Schools where she worked Read More
School Grades Show New Mexico on Path to Improvement
STATE News:
There are several take-aways from the latest round of the New Mexico Public Education Department’s school grading.
One is that more schools earned A’s and B’s, and another is that more schools earned D’s and F’s.
However, the most important is that more students are improving. Instead of shooting for a No Child Left Behind level of proficiency that’s unattainable to students who are grade levels behind, New Mexico’s A-F system triple-weights credit for getting the most academically challenged students closer to where they should be – and get them there many New Mexico teachers Read More
SFI: The Joy of x … A Guided Tour of Math
Steven Strogatz, Professor of Applied Mathematics at Cornell University
SFI News:
Steven Strogatz will speak at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 6 at the James a Little Theater – 1060 Cerrillos Road.
Abstract: Viewed through the right lens, the universal language of math connects to literature, philosophy, law, medicine, art, business, and even pop culture and current events. It underpins every aspect of our lives, from finding the perfect romantic partner to understanding how Google works.
Yet few of us understand math well enough to appreciate its beauty, prompting world-class mathematician Read More
Kiwanis Club Presents Scholarship To Sidney Ellis
From left, Margaret Ellis, mom; Sidney Ellis and Kiwanis President Karen Kendall. Photo by Sharon Stover
KIWANIS News:
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club presented Los Alamos High School student Sidney Ellis with a scholarship Tuesday. Sidney was recognized for his participation since 8th grade in the United Way Youth Group as well as serving as a coach to young basketball players during Toppers Basketball Camp.
Kiwanis was founded in 1948 and is the oldest service organization in Los Alamos and focuses on youth projects. For more information on Kiwanis, visit www.losalamos.kiwanisone.org Read More
UNM-LA Schedule for GED and ESL Classes
UNM-LA News:
GED® schedule:
- Session 1 – Mandatory Orientation for all new students is 1-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, Adult Learning Center Room B17
- Classwork begins 2-5 p.m., Aug. 19, 2-5 p.m.
- Session 2 – Mandatory Orientation for all new students; 1-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Adult Learning Center Room B17;
- Classwork begins 2-5 p.m. Oct. 14.
GED® classes are free of charge.
Students under the age of 18, or who are 18 and enrolled in a public school, must have a completed Underage Form when they come to the orientation.
ESL schedule for Fall 2014:
- High Beginning/Low Intermediate
School Board Holds Closed Session To Discuss Superintendent Candidates Aug. 5
LAPS News:
The School Board will hold a special school board meeting at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Los Alamos Public Schools Administration Building, Conference Room A.
The agenda items for the meeting include a motion to go into a closed Executive Session to discuss perspective candidates for the position of superintendent and their qualifications for the superintendent position, per section 10-15-1-(H)(2) as allowed in the Open Meetings Act NMSA 1978. Read More
Kiwanis Club Presents Scholarship To Laura Dison
From left, Amy Perrault, mom, Laura Dison and Kiwanis President Karen Kendall. Photo by Sharon Stover
KIWANIS News:
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club presented Los Alamos High School student Laura Dison with a scholarship this past Tuesday.
Dison was recognized for her community service to Teen Court the past two years in serving as juror, attorney and judge as well as her participation in NJROTC and assisting with the monthly pancake breakfasts held at the Posse Lodge.
Kiwanis was founded in 1948 and is the oldest service organization in Los Alamos and focuses on youth projects. For more information Read More
