Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award Winners Announced!
LAPS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – National History Day (NHD) announced today the teachers selected to receive the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award for their state.
Allen Andraski, a teacher at Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos, was selected as one of two state winners.
“This award means a lot to me as an affirmation of all the hours I have spent working with students in the National History Day program,” Andraski said. “I have been the High School sponsor of NHD for the past 10 years. This year I have the largest group of participants ever in my NHD Club. This award acknowledges that I must be Read More
Meet PEEC Volunteer Selvi Viswanathan
Selvi ViswanathanSelvi Viswanathan is a friendly fixture at PEEC. Not only does she volunteer every week as a docent at the center and serve on the Board of Directors, but she also meticulously tends to the colorful and serene butterfly garden outside of the center.
Viswanathan is always happy to share her vast knowledge of gardening and the local wildlife, among other topics, and she is very passionate about making Los Alamos a certified Community Wildlife Habitat.
PEEC sat down with Selvi to learn more about her, and how she gets those amazing wildlife shots with her Read More
UNM-LA Advisory Board Meeting Thursday
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board will hold a Special Advisory Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12 in Room 214.
The Board will proceed to Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. The Executive Session will include discussion and determination where appropriate of limited personnel matters pursuant to section 10-15-1. H (2), NMSA (1978).
A vote to open the meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. with certification that only those limited personnel matters were discussed If necessary, final action with regard to those matters will be taken in Open Session. The meeting will adjourn Read More
Steven Calhoun is Rotary Student of the Month
Rotary President Jim Nesmith presents Student of the Month Steven Calhoun with a certificate and $100 check at Tuesday’s Rotary meeting in the Manhattan Project Restaurant as his mother Sharon Calhoun looks on. This is the final Student of the Month scholarship to be presented until Rotary begins the program again in the fall. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Steven Calhoun, a senior at Los Alamos High School (LAHS), was recently honored as Rotary Student of the Month. Calhoun is the son of Sharon and Michael Calhoun and brother of Chris.
The Read More
Rotary Club Presents Five Scholarships Tuesday
At Tuesday’s weekly meeting, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos presented scholarships to, from left, Chip Mielke, Emma Lathrop, Emilee Jones, Sidney Ellis and Steven Calhoun. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
PEEC Forum Wednesday: Learn How Los Alamos Can Become a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat
A bear visits a local home. Photo by Hari ViswanathanPEEC News:
What do butterflies, birds, bears and bindweed have in common? They will all be discussed in a wildlife habitat forum to be held at PEEC at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 11. Each local wildlife enthusiast on the panel will discuss his or her respective topic, and then together they will give community members a better idea of how we can give these species a better environment by making Los Alamos a certified Community Wildlife Habitat, an initiative that is already well-underway. The forum is free to attend, and no advance registration is required. Read More
LAHS’s Faith Glasco Awarded Los Alamos Kiwanis Club Scholarship
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club presented Los Alamos High School student Faith Glasco with a scholarship award Tuesday in memory of longtime Kiwanian Jay Wechsler. Faith will attend New Mexico State University to study biochemistry with a pre-med intent. From left, Karen Kendall, Kiwanis President; Allie Glasco, sister; Tim Glasco, dad; Faith and Becky Oretel, Jay Wechsler’s daughter. Faith was selected because of her strong participation in Key Club. She served as vice president and co-chaired Suicide Prevention Week and participated in the Kiwanians’ Foster Childrens ChristmasPEEC Summer Family Evenings Explores Earthquakes in our Backyard
Members of the Los Alamos Seismic Hazards Team examine a fault for evidence of earthquakes in Chupaderos Canyon north of Los Alamos in 2001. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
Could there be earthquakes in Los Alamos? There have been earthquakes in the past, and could be more in the future.
PEEC’s Summer Family Evenings presents “Earthquakes in our Backyard” 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 10. Learn about how, where, and when earthquakes occur around Los Alamos, through a combination of discussion, cool images, and hands-on activities. Drop in anytime throughout the program.
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School Board Meets Tuesday
LAPS News:
The School Board has scheduled a Regular School Board Meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday June 10 at 2075 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
The agenda includes, among other items:
- Recognition of John Wolfe for seven years of service
- Policy Review
- Construction update for Aspen Elementary
- Canyon Complex Remodel, Funding Request for Construction
- Presentation on the 20 Year Facility Master Plan
- Memorandum of Agreement with the Los Alamos Paraprofessional and School-Related Personnel and the Los Alamos Federation of School Employees
Ten Outstanding Students Awarded LAPS Foundation Scholarships
LAPSF News:
Ten outstanding students have been awarded the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation scholarship. Each student demonstrated a balance of academic excellence, extracurricular participation and community service throughout their high school careers. Winners chose an Educator of Distinction; this is an education professional that had a positive impact on the student’s time in the Los Alamos Public Schools.
Cheryl Smith-Ecke and Kristen Heartling. Photo by Michael P. Young Photography
Kristen Haertling was awarded the Rynd Award, named for Ed and Betty Read More
Boomerang Program Will Provide Peer to Peer Support for Los Alamos Students
From left, Boomerang Project partners Jeremy Varela, United Way; Bernadette Lauritzen, LAMS/40 Developmental Assets; Kristy Ortega, United Way; Joanna Gilispie, LAPS Foundation; Ellen Ben-Naim, JJAB; Jonathan Lathrop, LAHS; Robyn Collum, LAHS; Carter Payne, LAHS and Sylvan Argo, YMCA Teen Center. Courtesy photo LAPS News:
“Fun!” “Colorful!” “Interesting!” This is what Los Alamos High School students are saying about a new program premiering this upcoming school year.
The selecting of this program started its journey when United Way of Northern Read More
Space Still Available For UNM-LA, LAHS Early College High School Career Explorations Program
Dr. Ben Neal from the Children’s Clinic in White Rock demonstrates a zombie attack. Photo by Vint Miller/UNM-LA
Students practice their new welding skills. Photo by Vint Miller/UNM-LA
Early College High School Program student Ocean Gross participates in a robotics demonstration. Photo by Vint Miller/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
The Early College High School Program, a joint venture between the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos and the Los Alamos High School, still has a few openings for next week’s session running June 9-13. Students have enjoyed the first session that is wrapping up this Friday. Read More
Mrs. Handsberry Goes to Europe!
Travelers from left, Andie Hammon, Elizabeth Haagenstad, Caroline Schramm, Ben Nguyen, Mariah Sanchez, Daniel McCurdy, Elena Atencio, Hayley Schake, Stephanie Blair, Lauren Burr, Emmy Gustavsen, Charlotte Berg, Joy Handsberry, Melanie Boncella, Lynn Ovaska, Eric Ovaska and Max in the back. Louisa Singleton is not pictured because she is traveling earlier and will meet the group in London. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
Europe 2014 travelers want to thank everyone who supported them and Los Alamos High School teacher Joy Handsberry as they fund-raised and prepared for their upcoming Read More
Educator Effectiveness System Task Force Forming
LAPS News:
Teachers and principals from Los Alamos will be invited to serve on an Educator Effectiveness System (EES) Task Force that will meet in June and July to revise the Los Alamos School District’s evaluation plans for teachers.
This past year marked the first year of state-mandated changes to the teacher observation evaluation plans. Under this new system, teachers were observed in a set of four domains that rated teachers on a five step rubric, ranging from minimally effective to exemplary.
The New Mexico Public Education Department made a commitment to provide districts the opportunity Read More
Graduates Celebrate During Senior Appreciation Night
Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.comStaff Report:
Los Alamos High School graduates were treated to a variety of events throughout the night, Saturday, May 31. Volunteers chaperoned the annual community-sponsored, all-night senior graduation event known as SAN (Senior Appreciation Night).
SAN was created as a fun, safe alternative to dangerous celebrations for graduates. The event is in its 30th year and typically serves 350 students.
SAN is sponsored by the Los Alamos County Recreation
Tessa Snyder Receives June Ettinger Memorial Scholarship
Tessa Snyder with a copy of ‘The Jungle,’ the book about which she wrote her scholarship essay. Courtesy/Michael P Young Photography LAPSF News:
Tessa Snyder is the recipient of the June Ettinger Memorial Scholarship.
Ettinger was a long-time resident of Los Alamos. For more than 20 years, she taught third and fourth grade at Barranca Mesa and Mountain Elementary Schools. She read extensively, and was frequently at the Mesa Public Library.
A recent Los Alamos High School graduate, Synder wrote her essay about the book, The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair.
Snyder said of The Jungle: Read More
Haley Butler-Moore and Allyssa Tedder Receive Stoddard Scholarships for Nursing and Education
Haley Butler-Moore, recipient of the Stoddard Scholarship for Nursing and Education. Courtesy/Michael P Young Photography LAPSF News:
The Stoddard Scholarship for Nursing and Education were the result of the late Sen. Steve Stoddard’s work on the Board of the Caldera National Preserve, where he helped decide the future of a unique and beautiful area of northern New Mexico.
Stoddard was paid a stipend for his work, and the money accumulated during his years of service. Stoddard, along with his wife Barbara, recognized the need for more quality teachers and nurses and thus formed this
Still Time to Donate to Purchase School Library Books
Bookplate used for books purchased through the Jean Nereson Books Memorial Fund. Courtes/AAUW
AAUW News:
The AAUW campaign to raise $20,000 for the Jean Nereson Books Memorial Fund is nearing its goal, AAUW committee member Nina Thayer said.
Each of the five local elementary schools has already received $1,000 that was used to purchase new books that are now available to the students for library check-out. The completed goal will provide identical funds for purchases of new books each year for the next three years.
Anyone who would like to honor the memory of the respected elementary Read More
Zia Credit Union Education Foundation Awards 23 Merit Scholarships
ZCUEF News:
This year, The Zia Credit Union Education Foundation, a 501c(3) organization, was pleased to award 23 $1,000 Merit Scholarships to high school graduates from Los Alamos, Española Valley, McCurdy, Pojoaque Valley, Peñasco and Mesa Vista High Schools.
$1,000 Merit Scholarship Winners:
LEADERSHIP
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT
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Los Alamos Symphony Awards Four Scholarships
Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra scholarship winners, top row from left, Judy Lee, Chip Mielke, bottom row from left, Kristen Haertling, Maria McTeigue. Courtesy/LASOLASO News:
Four Los Alamos High School seniors have been awarded scholarships from the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra.
Judy Lee and Chip Mielke each received $300 and Kristen Haertling and Maria McTeigue each received $200.
The LASO awards are presented to seniors who have demonstrated outstanding musical achievement and who plan to continue musical pursuits, regardless of what he or she does in the future.
Mielke is Read More
