Sign-ups Available For Bandelier Day Camp
Ponderosa Campground has picnic tables and grills. NPS Photo by Sally King
BNM News:
For kids who’d like to explore Bandelier National Monument with a ranger and learn about nature and the Pueblo people who used to live in the park area, this year’s Day Camp will be 8:30 to noon, June 19-22.
Campers must have completed first grade, and can only attend one year’s session. There is no charge for camp. For details and to sign up, contact Chris Judson at the park at 505-672-3861 x 513
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Sen. Tom UdallPEEC Hosts Kids’ Summer Gardening Program
Kids enjoy PEEC’s garden – from digging the soil to planting the seeds to eating the results. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
What could be more fun than messing in water and dirt, and then planting seeds? Even better is the fun of watching those bits of green peek through the dirt and turn into edible pumpkins and carrots.
Kids entering grades kindergarten through three can participate in Kids’ Summer Gardening at PEEC. Led by gardener, and Montessori educator Laural Hardin, the class meets every Wednesday from June 5 through Aug. 7, with a special Harvest Day in September. Each of the 11 sessions Read More
Dozen LAFD Employees Earn AAS Fire Science Degrees From UNM-LA
Twelve Los Alamos County Fire Department employees recently earned AAS degrees in Fire Science from UNM-LA including Christopher Bartlett, Colorado Cordova, Gerard Coriz, Jaden Eads, Kevin Kamplain, Aaron McNiff, Colin O’Connell, Allen Quintana, Jeff Saiz, Ben Stone, Glenn Trehern (not picture) and Jeffrey Wetteland. Pictured with the graduates is LAFD Capt. Joseph Candelaria who heads the Fire Science program at UNM-LA. Courtesy/LAC Read More
School District Faces Budget Balancing Act
LAPS Chief Financial Officer John Wolfe, left, and Human Resources Director Gerry Washburn present their findings to a meeting of the the Los Alamos School Board focusing on the 2013-14 budget. The meeting took place May 9. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost
The audience, many of them teachers, listen as John Wolfe explains the proposed 2013-2014 LAPS budget. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypostThe Los Alamos School Board met May 9 to get input from the public on the proposed 2013-14 budget.
The District faces a budget shortfall. Although Read More
Los Alamos School Employees Honored
Carolyn Torres, third grade teacher at Chamisa Elementary, was chosen Los Alamos Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made during a celebration Thursday at Fuller Lodge. The LAPS Foundation awarded $500 to Torres for her achievement. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon
Candidates for Teacher of the Year included (not pictured in this order) Jan White, Andrea Determan, Lynn Ovaska, Barbara Jo Wrobleski-Mullis, Jane Rust, and Catherine “Kati” Steinberg. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Eileen Jaramillo, who works in maintenance, facilities and custodial, was chosenUNM-LA’s Santana Garcia-Chang Chosen to Attend Conference for Women Student Leaders
Santana Garcia-Chang spoke to the Los Alamos Chapter of AAUW May 10. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comSantana Garcia-Chang has received a scholarship from the American Association of University Women-New Mexico to attend the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders May 30 to June 1 at the University of Maryland.
She is the first student from UNM-LA to receive this award. The conference will bring approximately 600 college women from across the United States together for the common purpose of passing on the torch of leadership Read More
Greenhouse Dinner Celebrates Bio Lab Completion
NMC Biological Laboratory Greenhouse, 100 Entrada Dr., set to serve dinner Thursday. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
LANL Deputy Director Beth Sellers addresses dinner guests at the new Bio Lab Thursday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Guests primarily from the worlds of science and education attended a special “Greenhouse Dinner” Thursday at the New Mexico Consortium (NMC) Biological Laboratory, 100 Endrada Dr., near the entrance to Los Alamos.
NMC Executive Director Katherine Chartrand, Los Alamos National Laboratory Deputy Director Read More
Atomic City Children’s Theater Offers Two Summer Musical Theater Workshops
ACCT News:
Atomic City Children’s Theater (ACCT) is again offering Two Sessions*
- Session 1: 9-11 a.m. Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21
- Session 2 : 9-11 a.m. Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12
Who can attend the ACCT Summer Workshops?
Any student entering grades 4th-10th (or a former member of ACCT) that have an interest in improving their musical theater skills. The material taught at these workshops will be applicable to ACCT’s attendance at Junior Theater Festival 2014** and to help students interested in improving their musical theater skills or to be a part of our ACCT productions next Read More
Youth Food Project Grows Opportunities
LAYFP volunteer Don Casperson helps youth plant seeds at PEEC’s Earth Day Festival April 20. Photo by Sylvan ArgoYMCA News:
Los Alamos Youth Food Project gives youth opportunities to participate in food project this summer. Young people can submit entries for a logo and slogan contest, increase their leadership skills in Garden Leadership or explore the garden and its environment through iCare About Gardening camp.
LAYFP is a youth-driven initiative. The project name was created and voted on by young people, the project is grant funded by the State Farm Youth Advisory Board, and youth Read More
School Board Schedules Three Meetings
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board has scheduled three upcoming meetings.
The Board has scheduled an Executive Session for 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater to discuss a specific personnel issue per Section 10-15-1-H(2) of the Open Meetings Act.
The Los Alamos School Board will hold its Regular School Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater. The agenda for the meeting will be posted at the district office the Thursday before the meeting.
The Board has scheduled a Special School Board meeting for 4 p.m. Thursday, Read More
Carolyn Torres is Los Alamos Teacher of the Year!
Los Alamos Teacher of the Year Carolyn Torres accepts her award while LAPS Human Relations Director Gerry Washburn looks on. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comStaff Report
Carolyn Torres has been chosen Los Alamos Teacher of the Year.She has taught third grade at Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock for eight years. Prior to that, Torres taught special education at Los Alamos Middle School for eight years.
“The thing I love most about teaching is watching the lights go on when kids finally understand something,” Torres said. “I love math and I especially love seeing a kid discover Read More
Aspen Elementary Holds First ‘Field Day’ Event
Aspen Principal Kathryn Vandenkieboom with PE teacher Adam Garcia at Thursday’s ‘Field Day’ event. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Aspen Elementary School Physical Education Teacher Adam Garcia organized the first school-wide outdoor “Field Day,” in which all 400 Aspen students spent Thursday afternoon participating in races, hulahoop contests, water balloon relay and other field events at the school.
The Los Alamos Fire Department treated the kids to tours inside fire trucks and an ambulance. Other events Read More
Letter to the Editor: Appreciation for Piñon Elementary Teacher & Staff
By LEEANN FOSTER, CoordinatorMay 6-10 was Teacher Appreciation week, and I again had the privilege of organizing Piñon Elementary’s Teacher & Staff Appreciation Luncheon.
This reminded me how many people at Piñon work together to provide a good educational experience for the children. This includes teachers of preschool through 6th grade, special education, gifted & talented education, English language learners, art, library, PE, music/band, and orchestra; instructional assistants; principal; secretary; Read More
UNM-LA Holds 32nd Annual Graduation
UNM-LA Executive Director Cedric Page addresses the audience at Wednesday’s graduation ceremony. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Angie Patterson, left, and Santana Garcia-Chang were among those receiving associate’s degrees. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comThe UNM-Los Alamos Graduation Convocation was held Wednesday, May 8 at Crossroads Bible Church in Los Alamos. Two doctoral degrees, two master’s degrees, three bachelor’s degrees, 54 associate’s degrees and 16 general education development Read More
Udall, Hirono, Polis Introduce Bill to Support Pregnant and Parenting Students
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LAHS Students Heading For Premier Global Science Competition
LAHS students Holly Erickson, David Murphy and Coleman Kendrick will compete May 13-17 at Intel ISEF. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
Three Los Alamos High School students will compete next week at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix. Senior Holly Erickson, Sophomore David Murphy and Freshman Coleman Kendrick will compete May 13-17 at Intel ISEF.
Intel ISEF is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition, which provides an annual forum for more than 1,500 high school students from more than 70 countries, regions, and territories Read More
Del Norte Credit Union Announces DNCU Scholarship Winners
DNCU News:
- Seven northern New Mexico students win $1,000 for higher education
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union, northern New Mexico’s hometown financial co-op, is pleased to announce the winners of the DNCU Scholarship program for 2013.
The seven winners each will receive $1,000 toward the higher education program in which they are enrolled in the fall of 2013.
“We understand that higher education costs are driving students to look for non-traditional sources of financial aid,” said Chuck Valenti, President and CEO of Del Norte Credit Union. “This is our way of supporting young people in the Read More
LAMS Conducting Off-Site Evacuation Drill Thursday
LAMS News:
Los Alamos Middle School will conduct an off-site evacuation drill from approximately 8:15-9 a.m. Thursday, May 9.
Students and staff will be grouped east of the solar array near the school, 2102 Hawks Dr. Read More
Online Registration Available For LAHS Sports Programs
LAHS SPORTS News:
LAHS Athletic/Activities Director Vicki T. Nelms has released the following letter announcing the sports department’s new capability to accept online registration:
Dear Athletes and Families:
We are excited to announce that we are now offering the convenience of online registration for our sports programs through partner company, FamilyID (www.familyid.com.)
FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to register for our programs, and helps us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. Read More
