LAHS Science and Engineering Fair Winners Awarded Coveted Spots on State Delegation
LAHS Science and Engineering Fair winners from left, William Sidley-Parker, Jovan Zhang, Coleman Kendrick, Sven Januar and Esteban Abeyta. Not pictured, Ashvini Vaidya. Photo by Brian Kendrick
LAHS News:
Two Los Alamos High School science and engineering fair exhibits were chosen from among the best of the best at the 62nd annual New Mexico State Science and Engineering Fair last weekend at New Mexico Tech in Socorro.
Coleman Kendrick and team Jovan Zhang, William Sidley-Parker and Sven Jandura were awarded coveted spots on the New Mexico state delegation. The state delegates won all-expense Read More
School Board Meets 5 p.m. Tuesday
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board has scheduled a Regular School Board meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at the Los Alamos Public Schools Administration Building, 2075 Trinity Dr., Suite V.
The agenda includes:
- Closure of meeting to enter into an Executive Session;
- Reconvening of Regular School Board meeting;
- Recognition by the Board;
- Student Council Report;
- Public comment;
- Routine business;
- Presentations and recommendations of the superintendent and information for the Board;
- Unfinished business;
- Board requested discussion or action;
- Future business; and
- Adjournment.
Udall Opens Application Process for Military Service Academy Nominations
Sen. Tom Udall
CONGRESSIONAL News:
ALBUQUERQUE. – Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., is now accepting applications for nominations to U.S. military service academies. Staff for Udall will also host several information sessions throughout the state for high school students and recent graduates who are interested in applying. In northern New Mexico, the session is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 at Santa Fe High School at 2100 Yucca St.
Four of the five service academies – the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – require Read More
AAUW Hosts Equal Pay Day Event at Farmer’s Market Today
AAUW News:
The American Association of University Women, AAUW-Los Alamos will hold an Equal Pay Day event at the last indoors Framer’s Market of the season, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, April 10 at Fuller Lodge.
Members will distribute free the 2014 edition of “The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap” with the newest data on the gap between men’s and women’s pay in this country.
Equal Pay day was April 8, and is the symbolic day when women who worked all of 2013 finally catch up with the pay earned by men who worked last year. In other words, on average it takes Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Electrician Back At Work
Staff Report:
The longtime Los Alamos Public Schools electrician under investigation surrounding theft allegations last month is back at work.
Wayne Montoya, a technician IV–electrician working out of the Pajarito Cliffs site, told the Los Alamos Daily Post March 7 that the investigation would clear him of any wrongdoing.
LAPS will not comment on personnel matters but Montoya provided the following information to the Los Alamos Daily Post for publication:
“I have been an employee of the Los Alamos Public Schools for over 35 years, having faithfully served the school system to the Read More
Interior Construction Begins at Aspen School
A load of dry wall for interior walls arrives at Aspen Elementary School, 2182 33rd St., which is undergoing major remodeling. The project is expected to be complete in January 2015. For the rest of this school year and continuing into next fall, all classes are being housed in portables next to the construction site. Construction plans call for the new school to be completed in two phases. The first phase renovates a new foyer and remodels the administrative wing. The second phase calls for a two-story school that houses the lower grades on the bottom floor and upper grades on the top floor. Photo Read More
Udall Recruiting Summer Interns for New Mexico Offices
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON –Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining legislative or press relations experience to apply for internships in his Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Portales and Santa Fe offices.
For more information and to apply for an internship, visit https:////www.tomudall.senate.gov/internships. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but students are encouraged to submit their applications early.
“Congressional internships provide an unparalleled educational opportunity Read More
Lisa Coddington Teaches Art Workshop at PEEC
‘Raven’ by Lisa Coddington. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
Artist and instructor Lisa Coddington’s class at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) last summer was very popular, so PEEC is pleased to welcome Coddington back for another hands-on art workshop 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a 30-minute break for lunch, Saturday, April 12.
Learn about using simple drawing materials to portray furry, feathery and slimy animals such as those found at PEEC or around the Pajarito Plateau.
‘Squirrel’ by Lisa Coddington. Courtesy/PEEC
With the class size limited to Read More
White Rock Elementary Schools Hold Multicultural Fair
Pinon and Chamisa elementary schools held a Multicultural Fair April 3, featuring the many cultures of the students, their families and the community. Art teachers Renee Mitsunaga of Chamisa Elementary, left, and Stephanie Rittner of Pinon Elementary organized the Fair. Courtesy photo
Susan Hettinga and her sons Wakei and Abera prepared a presentation of the country of Ethiopia. Courtesy photo
Teachers engage in a workout with the African drums with Fred Simpson of Santa Fe and Soribe of Guinea. Courtesy photo
Three-dimensional art created by students include: GreekLocal Speech and Debate Coaches Earn Top Honors
Award-winning speech and debate coaches from Los Alamos. From left, Margo Batha, Janet Newton and Carolyn Connor. Courtesy photo
By ROBYN SCHULTZ
Judging by their success, you might think that Los Alamos students are very accomplished at speech and debate. And you would be right; but that is only part of the story.
The true unsung heroes are their coaches. Three local Speech and Debate coaches have recently been recognized both state-wide and nationally.
Margo Batha and Janet Newton coach the Los Alamos High School Speech and Debate Team, The Hilltalkers. Carolyn Connor is the coach of the Jemez Read More
Mountain Elementary School’s Production of Disney’s Cinderella Kids is a Big Success!
First and second grade students at Mountain Elementary School perform April 3 in Disney’s ‘Cinderella Kids.’ Courtesy photo
MOUNTAIN SCHOOL News:
Five classes of first and second grade students put on Disney’s musical ‘Cinderella Kids’ April 3 in the Mountain Elementary School gymnasium.
Each student had a special role – whether Cinderella, narrator, solo singer, a wheel of the carriage, or something else. Six students performed as Cinderella. Families and teachers all worked together to help the students perform this “happily-ever-after” tale.
Mountain Read More
Meet PEEC Volunteer Mary Carol Williams
Mary Carol WilliamsMary Carol Williams’ love of nature and enthusiasm for life is evident when you see her around PEEC, always with a smile on her face. But it wasn’t until we sat down with her for this interview, that we learned where that stemmed from and all the amazing experiences she’s had (literally, swimming with the sharks!).
PEEC: You seem to really enjoy nature. How did you develop your love of the outdoors?
M.C.W.: When I was young, we lived on a lake in Virginia that had a lot of ducks, fish, birds and all those good things. I swam in the lake for years and didn’t know Read More
New Mexico Waterfalls Topic of PEEC Talk
Jemez Falls. Photo by Jason FrazierPEEC News:
Doug Scott has been exploring and writing about the waterfalls of New Mexico for decades. Of special interest is that a new 80-foot high waterfall is being formed this year, for which Scott is documenting the formation and the fact that it will continue to grow for years to come.
Scott will share photos and observations of these waterfalls in a slideshow and presentation at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
There are hundreds of high, beautiful, perennial-flowing waterfalls in the Land of Enchantment, Read More
NanoDays at the Bradbury Science Museum Begin April 7
Bradbury Science Museum celebrates NanoDays beginning April 7. Courtesy/BSM
BRADBURY News:
The tiny world of nanoscale science is a big subject at the Bradbury Science Museum as we celebrate NanoDays 2014, April 7-13.
At NanoDays, a range of exciting programs will demonstrate the special and unexpected properties found at the nanoscale, examine tools used by nanoscientists, showcase nano materials with spectacular promise, and invite discussions of technology. By combining hands-on activities with presentations on current research, this nationwide event features new and unique Read More
LAHS Takes Top Spots In State In National German Exams
Her high marks and interview earned Los Alamos High School student Alice Shao a summer study trip to Germany. Shao with her LAHS German Teacher Anita Boshier. Courtesy photo
Congratulations to all the German students who took the German National Exam. Students did extremely well at all three levels: German 2, 3 and 4. Nineteen students scored in the 90th to 99th percentile nationally – that means 19 Gold Medals. And LAHS took the top 3 spots in the state at EVERY level. Wunderbar! Courtesy photoJemez Mountain Homeschool Team Performs Well at State Speech & Debate Tournament
Front row from left, Caleb Schultz, Elsa Gram, Annika Davenport, Hannah Gram, Ryan Naffziger, Tom Hanlon. Back row from left, Connor Schultz, Matthew Davenport, Robert Naffziger, Coach Carolyn Connor, Michael Booton, Andre’ Green, Richard Naffziger. Courtesy photo
JMHS News:
The Jemez Mountain Home School Speech and Debate Team received numerous awards at the 2014 Annual New Mexico State Speech and Debate Tournament.
The team won 1st Place in Limited Entry Sweepstakes and 3rd Place in Overall Speech Sweepstakes. Twenty-five high school teams and 350 students from Read More
Seven Students Win Los Alamos County Library’s Battle of the Books Competition
The winning elementary team, including from left, Cinlong Huang, Audrey Nolen, Kezia Tripp, Andrew Watson, Anna Batista, A.J. McPherson and Olivia Koo hold up their prizes, copies of the book Fake Mustache. Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
Twenty-nine children participated in the Los Alamos County Library’s annual elementary school “Battle of the Books” competition March 28.
“Battle of the Books” is a statewide program in which children are invited to read books from a designated list of recommended titles selected by librarians across the state and then Read More
Documentary on Student Stress Shows Again April 17
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School student Tessa Snyder and mentor Margo Batha have arranged a second screening of the documentary film Race To Nowhere.
This shorter version of the film shown last week will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 in the LAHS Speech Theater.
The documentary explores the impact of stress on students’ lives.
The event is free and open to the public.
Deborah Belew-Nyquist Named Los Alamos High School Principal
Deborah Belew-Nyquist. Courtey LAPS
LAPS News:
After an extensive national search, Superintendent Gene Schmidt has announced that Dr. Deborah (Debbie) Belew-Nyquist of Silverdale, Wash., has accepted the principal position at Los Alamos High School.
Dr. Belew-Nyquist brings 24 years of educational experience and leadership in schools. Most recently she served as an educational consultant with International Schools/Children of the Nations, which prepares children of developing countries to become leaders of their nations.
Belew-Nyquist previously served as an assistant Read More
