Education

Kraz-E-Dave and His Scientists Dazzle Aspen Students

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Kraz-E-Dave and his team of scientists entertained students at Aspen Elementary School last week. Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

Students at Aspen Elementary School were both entertained and educated at an assembly last week presented by Kraz-E-Dave and his team of scientists.

A skateboard ride in the name of science by one of Kraz-E-Dave’s team. Courtesy photo

Students were treated to numerous demonstrations of physics principles using props from vacuum tubes to liquid nitrogen, ordinary balloons and bicycle wheels. It was an afternoon of fun, laughter, and love of learning for all Read More

School Board Will Hold Retreat Thursday

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LAPS News:

The School Board will hold a Board Retreat at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 in the White Rock Town Hall conference room.

The agenda includes:

  • School Board’s Non-Negotiable Safe and Civil Schools Goal
  • Why are We Here Today and What Do We Hope to Accomplish?
  • Maximize State Equalization Guarantee Funding
  • Enrollment Strategy and Path Forward
  • School Facilities and Path Forward
  • Update and Progress on Strategic Plan
  • School Board Meetings Set Up and Protocols
  • Recap of Activities
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Los Alamos Girl Scouts Prepare for Battle

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Members of the Radioactive Fireflies,  front row from left, Katie Herrmann, Eleanor Henderson, Natalie Aulwes, Brooke Weatherbie, Aria Schmierer and Rachel Norman. Back row from left, Maddie Ovaska, Emily Holmes and Eden Schmierer. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Aria Schmierer picks up a robots after its trip through the obstacle course as Natalie Aulwes, left, and Emily Holmes observe the action. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

It’s Dec. 11 at the offices of TRK Management in Los Alamos and the Radioactive Read More

Los Alamos School Board Grants McCarthy Construction Another Extension

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From left, School Board Vice President Judy Bjarke-McKenzie, Secretary Matt Williams, President Jim Hall and members David Foster and Kevin Honnell. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

At Thursday’s meeting, the Los Alamos School Board voted 4-1 to grant McCarthy Construction an extension to the deadline specified in its contract to complete work at Los Alamos Middle School.

McCarthy Construction cited delays from unforeseen rock chipping to cold temperatures and snow in November and December. The company requested the extension during the Dec. 12 Special Read More

Local Solidarity Greets ‘Keep the Promise’ Statewide Bus Tour Initiative

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Los Alamos AFT President Ellen Mills, left, with AFT State President Stephanie Ly during Thursday’s Keep the Promise bus tour event. Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com 
 
Pinon Elementary School teacher Ryan Ross signs the Reclaim the Promise bus. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Keep the Promise for New Mexico’s Future rolled into the Sullivan Field parking lot in Los Alamos Thursday afternoon as part of its Dec. 9-13 statewide bus tour. Keep the Promise is a coalition of organizations, educators, parents and students

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School Board Seeks Nomination for 2014 Achievement Award

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LAPS News:

School Board President Jim Hall and members of the School Board invite students, staff, and community members to nominate any staff member, parent, community member, student or school volunteer for the 2014 Los Alamos Public Schools Excellence for Student Achievement Award.

Hall wrote in the invitation that there are a “myriad of individuals who give time, energy, and skills to better the lives of students. Los Alamos schools wouldn’t be where we are without the tremendous support of members of the student body, staff, and community.”

Los Alamos Public Schools will choose a recipient Read More

Chamber Forms New Crowdfunding Clowd®

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Nicholas Seet, second from right, speaks with students in his UNM-LA class, ‘Financing the Entrepreneurial Enterprise.’  Photo by Vint Miller/UNM-LA

Nicholas Seet and his UNM-LA class, ‘Financing the Entrepreneurial Enterprise.’ From left, Misty in front, Alex behind (Main Street Crowd), Julia, Micheline, Yoko, Katy, Mack, Professor Nicholas Seet, Gary, Brandon and Marshall Neel (MainStreet Crowd.) Courtesy photo

CHAMBER News:

  • New Economic Development Portal Brings Projects to the People

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce announced today that Read More

Governor’s Proposal Would Raise Starting Teacher Salaries

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STATE News:

Wednesday, Gov. Susana Martinez announced proposals to better recruit, retain, and compensate new teachers, as well as reward teachers and school leaders whose students are achieving strong academic growth in the classroom.

Martinez’s plan would increase the minimum base starting salary for teachers in New Mexico by 10 percent and allow every school district to propose a plan to utilize new state funding to provide significant financial rewards to its high-performing teachers and school leaders.

“Teaching Read More

Young Minds, To Work!

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Hawks FTC team members from left, Sam Crooks, Joseph Thompson, Erin Scott, Jessica Cooke, Summer Bronson, Jaryn Newman and M.I.M.R.E. Not pictured, Do Vo and Michael Peters. Courtesy photo

M.I.M.R.E.. (Mechanical Idea Made Real Epically.) Courtesy photo

Young Minds, To Work!

By ERIN SCOTT
LAMS 7th Grader

The Los Alamos Middle School has accepted a challenge involving skill, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and gracious professionalism. “What is this challenge?” you might ask, and so I will answer that inquiry, it is the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), and this year it is the “block party”. Read More

PEEC: Arborist Gives Tips on Winter Tree Survival

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PEEC News:

Local certified arborist Laural Hardin is back at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.18.

In this program, Hardin will talk about what homeowners can do to take care of their trees throughout the winter, to make them stronger and healthier for the spring. The cost to attend this program is $8 or $6 for PEEC members. No advance registration is required.

There are actually specific things a person can do to ensure the trees on their property emerge from the cold and snow with a healthier outlook for the spring. These include water, tree wrap, and Read More