Education

LAHS Hilltalkers Hot Waffle Breakfast May 11

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LAHS News:

The LAHS Hilltalkers would like to invite the public to their all-you-can-eat Waffle Breakfast 7:30-10 a.m., Saturday May 11 at Pajarito Mason Lodge, 15th Street and Canyon Road in Los Alamos. 

The breakfast features scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, grits and waffles with whipped cream, blueberry and cherry toppings. Coffee, tea and juice will be served.

Tickets are $6 each and can be purchased at the door. Children under 6 eat free.

This community event raises funds for Los Alamos High School and Los Alamos Middle School Speech and Debate Teams to attend tournaments and compete Read More

School Board to Meet Saturday

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos School Board has scheduled an Executive Session at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Town Hall in White Rock to discuss certified and classified negotiations of the collective bargaining agreements per Section 10-15-1-H(5) of the Open Meetings Act.

Following that meeting, the Board will hold a retreat at 9 a.m for the purpose of discussing Board goals and aligning the budget to the Strategic Plan. Read More

PTK Inducts Largest Membership Group in its History

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 Twenty-nine new members were inducted March 22 into Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Zeta Chi Chapter at UNM-LA. Courtesy photo  

UNM-LA News:

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Zeta Chi Chapter recently welcomed 29 new members – the largest group of new members in its history.

During the induction ceremony March 22, new members recited the PTK Oath of Membership and accepted a white rose and membership in the prestigious organization that was established in 1918. Inductees must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or above to join and be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours Read More

Letter to the Editor: Do Great Conversations Matter? ‘You betcha!’

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By LORI HEIMDAHL GIBSON
Los Alamos

Do great conversations matter? How about civility? Does having the best possible local schools matter? I say, “You betcha!”

Sunday marked the 4th Annual Great Conversations fundraiser hosted by the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation; a delicious afternoon of sharing ideas with a diverse group of Los Alamos-ites, who enjoy critical thinking, problem-solving, listening intently with an open mind to new ideas and worldly experiences of some neighbors we hadn’t had a chance to know until Sunday’s “meeting of the minds.” 

I loved every minute of our Read More

Community Engages in Sunday’s ‘Great Conversations’

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The Los Alamos Public School Foundation hosted its annual fundraiser, ‘Great Conversations’ Sunday. A packed house dined while engaging in conversation with 14 experts in a wide variety of subjects. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Auctioneer/LAPSF Board President Kurt Steinhaus and LAPSF Executive Director Joanna Gillespie show off a tasty treat auctioned at ‘Great Conversations’ Sunday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Table Six chats with Fashion Maven Alexandra Hehien, left, at ‘Great Conversations.’
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Kids Create Journals at PEEC May 18

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Journaling has become a favorite way to reflect and remember special events and experiences. Photo by Katy Korkos

PEEC News:

Kids, like adults, can enjoy creating journals about memorable experiences with nature or travel. 

This workshop for kids aged 8 through 12 gives them the chance to make one journal for the day’s activities and one to take home to use on a summer vacation or an adventure trip in the woods. 

Taught by long-time creative artists Katy Korkos and Terry Foxx, the workshop will meet from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at PEEC (Pajarito Environmental Education Center, Read More

Faculty Share Passions at ‘UNM-LA on Display’

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Biology Lecturer Susan Schauer presented ‘How Do You Teach Biology Labs Online?’ explaining how she presents material traditionally delivered in a lab to an online audience. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Instructor Jody Shepard showes off examples of green sculpture created in her class. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

UNM-Los Alamos faculty shared their research and projects Thursday, April 25 at ‘UNM-LA on Display.” From the paintings of Patrick Harris and the ceramics of Barb Yarnell to the Read More

Los Alamos Lacrosse Season Driving into State Playoffs

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School Lacrosse team plays its last regular season home game at 4:30 pm. this Friday at Overlook Park in White Rock (Dara Jones Field) against Bosque Prep.

The season has played out very well with a 6-3 record against its league opponents. 

The team is currently tied with Bosque for 2nd place, which will be determined by Friday’s game. Quarter final games will be played next week. Los Alamos hopes to advance to the semi-finals May 9 and the championships Saturday, May 11, both to be held at Sandia Prep in Albuquerque.

The team is very balanced and has matured throughout Read More

Ann Stewart Named Girls Basketball Head Coach

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LAHS News:

Los Alamos High School Athletic Department announces that Ann Stewart has been named Head Coach of the Girls Basketball Program. 

In January of 2013, Stewart took over the Head Girls position on an interim basis after Coach Tarah Logan’s resignation. 

The team finished 17-13 overall and 5-3 in district and the girls earned a trip to the State Tournament. 

They defeated Deming in the first round before losing to the State Champion Los Lunas in the quarterfinals of the State Tournament. 

Coach Stewart, a graduate of Los Alamos High School, was the head girls basketball Read More