Education

Los Alamos Family Council Hosts Social/Emotional Wellness for Children Talk

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Sandy Beery. Courtesy/LAFC

LAFC News:

What ever happened to our cute little girl? To our happy little boy? A talk is coming up on Valentines Day that addresses keeping our children happy, enthusiastic, energetic and…well!

Community members of all ages, with or without children, are invited to join Sandy Beery from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 for her presentation on developing strong and resilient children.

Everyone has a role in helping kids feel appreciated and in helping them grow up to be strong and resilient.

Beery will present her social/emotional wellness for children talk Read More

School Boards Meets Tuesday

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos School Board will hold its regular School Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.

The agenda for the meeting will be posted at the district office the Thursday before the meeting.

If special accommodations are required, notify the secretary to the superintendent 72 hours before the meeting at 663-2230. Read More

Congressional Delegation: Preserve Full Special-Ed Federal Funding

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Sen. Tom Udall
 
NM DELEGATION News:
 
WASHINGTON – New Mexico’s Congressional Delegation today sent a letter encouraging the U.S. Department of Education to give serious consideration to the New Mexico Public Education Department’s (NMPED) waiver request to avoid a reduction in the state’s special education funding.
 
Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
“Educating students with special needs is a serious shared responsibility between the state and the federal government,” the delegation wrote to Secretary Duncan. “The Individuals
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Candidates Share Ideas at UNM-LA Advisory Board Forum

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During Wednesday's Forum, UNM-LA Advisory Board candidate Dr. Michelle Hall suggests new directions to invigorate the college. Incumbent Dr. Ron Dolin shared his ideas for the college and panelists, from left, Karen Kendall and Bonnie Gordon, asked the candidates a series of questions. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff report

UNM-Los Alamos and the Los Alamos Daily Post co-hosted a "UNM-LA Advisory Board Candidates Forum" Wednesday, Jan 30 at the college campus.

The forum featured Position 1 incumbent Ron Dolin and challenger Michelle Hall in the only contested Read More

UNM-LA Holds Home-School College Day

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UNM-LA News:

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos invites the public to Home-School College Day. The event will introduce students in grades seven through 12 and their families to the college campus. 

Home-School College day is 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 13. An RSVP is appreciated and ensures that the campus will have sufficient food and information packets for everyone attending.

The event will begin in the Student Center, with a welcome speech. Then, students and family members will take a tour of campus and sit in on mini-lectures from professors about some of the classes Read More

Letter to the Editor: Cast Your Vote for Michelle Hall

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By Morris B. Pongratz
Former County Councilor and School Board Member

I recently went to the County Clerk’s Office to vote in the UNM-LA Advisory Board election. I was only the fifth person to vote!

I know that this election may not be at the top of your radar screen, but elections are important so I urge folks to study the candidates and please vote!

One candidate, Michelle Hall, was recently honored by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) with the 2012 Excellence in Geophysical Education Award at the AGU Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held Dec. 5, 2012 in San Francisco, Calif.

The award honors “a Read More

Last Day to Vote Early!

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CLERK’S OFFICE News:

Today, Friday, Feb. 1, is the last day to cast a pre-election day vote or get an absentee ballot at the County Clerk’s Office.

The Clerk’s Office is across from the Reel Deal Movie Theater, in the modular office directly behind the Demo Garden on Central Avenue at Oppenheimer Drive.

The actual voting day and last day to turn in absentee ballots is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Community Building in Los Alamos and at the Los Alamos County Fire Station in White Rock.

2013 Special & Board Elections:

Click here for a listing of candidates for the 2013 LAPS/UNMLA Read More

Topper Revue Opens Today!

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos High School Olions will kick off the 2013 Topper Revue at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at Duane Smith Auditorium.

Topper Revue is the annual talent and variety show at the high school. Topper Revue showcases the talents of student performers in a madcap variety show atmosphere.

Six student MCs from the Olions Thespian Club keep things lively with comedy skits and hijinks.

“I am thrilled with the variety and caliber of talent being presented by LAHS students this year,” said Olions’ sponsor and show producer Rachel Peck. “We have everything Read More

AP Night at Los Alamos High School Tuesday

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LAHS News:

Students and parents are invited to attend the second annual AP Night, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Los Alamos High School.

The evening will begin with a brief presentation in the Topper Theater. Attendees will then be able to meet with teachers and students to learn more about AP and Honors course offerings at LAHS.

Representatives from UNM-LA will also be on hand to discuss the dual credit/concurrent enrollment program.

All LAHS students must take an AP class, an Honors class, an online class, or a dual credit class to graduate.

“AP Night provides students and parents a great opportunity Read More

Letter to the Editor: Vote for Michelle Hall for UNM-LA Advisory Board

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By Jack and Colleen Hanlon
Los Alamos

Please vote for Michelle Hall for the UNM-LA Advisory Board.

We believe Michelle is the best candidate for position one, which is the only contested seat in the election.

We are writing because such an outstanding candidate for the UNM-LA Advisory Board rarely comes along. If elected, Michelle will bring new vision, renewed enthusiasm and new ideas to the UNM-LA Board.

Here are just a few of her career highlights: She taught Geophysical Science at the University of Arizona for 10 years; she has been a Program Director at the National Science Foundation; she Read More