LAPS Hires Lisa Montoya As New CFO
Lisa MontoyaOn behalf of Los Alamos Public Schools, I am pleased to announce that Lisa Montoya has been selected as the new Chief Financial Officer of Los Alamos Public Schools.
Ms. Montoya brings 17 years experience in business and has a Business Administration degree from New Mexico State University. She comes to Los Alamos Public Schools from Pojoaque Valley Schools where she served as Comptroller and Chief Procurement Officer.
In accepting this position, Ms. Montoya returns to Los Alamos Public Schools where she worked Read More
School Grades Show New Mexico on Path to Improvement
STATE News:
There are several take-aways from the latest round of the New Mexico Public Education Department’s school grading.
One is that more schools earned A’s and B’s, and another is that more schools earned D’s and F’s.
However, the most important is that more students are improving. Instead of shooting for a No Child Left Behind level of proficiency that’s unattainable to students who are grade levels behind, New Mexico’s A-F system triple-weights credit for getting the most academically challenged students closer to where they should be – and get them there many New Mexico teachers Read More
SFI: The Joy of x … A Guided Tour of Math
Steven Strogatz, Professor of Applied Mathematics at Cornell University
SFI News:
Steven Strogatz will speak at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 6 at the James a Little Theater – 1060 Cerrillos Road.
Abstract: Viewed through the right lens, the universal language of math connects to literature, philosophy, law, medicine, art, business, and even pop culture and current events. It underpins every aspect of our lives, from finding the perfect romantic partner to understanding how Google works.
Yet few of us understand math well enough to appreciate its beauty, prompting world-class mathematician Read More
Kiwanis Club Presents Scholarship To Sidney Ellis
From left, Margaret Ellis, mom; Sidney Ellis and Kiwanis President Karen Kendall. Photo by Sharon Stover
KIWANIS News:
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club presented Los Alamos High School student Sidney Ellis with a scholarship Tuesday. Sidney was recognized for his participation since 8th grade in the United Way Youth Group as well as serving as a coach to young basketball players during Toppers Basketball Camp.
Kiwanis was founded in 1948 and is the oldest service organization in Los Alamos and focuses on youth projects. For more information on Kiwanis, visit www.losalamos.kiwanisone.org Read More
UNM-LA Schedule for GED and ESL Classes
UNM-LA News:
GED® schedule:
- Session 1 – Mandatory Orientation for all new students is 1-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, Adult Learning Center Room B17
- Classwork begins 2-5 p.m., Aug. 19, 2-5 p.m.
- Session 2 – Mandatory Orientation for all new students; 1-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Adult Learning Center Room B17;
- Classwork begins 2-5 p.m. Oct. 14.
GED® classes are free of charge.
Students under the age of 18, or who are 18 and enrolled in a public school, must have a completed Underage Form when they come to the orientation.
ESL schedule for Fall 2014:
- High Beginning/Low Intermediate
School Board Holds Closed Session To Discuss Superintendent Candidates Aug. 5
LAPS News:
The School Board will hold a special school board meeting at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Los Alamos Public Schools Administration Building, Conference Room A.
The agenda items for the meeting include a motion to go into a closed Executive Session to discuss perspective candidates for the position of superintendent and their qualifications for the superintendent position, per section 10-15-1-(H)(2) as allowed in the Open Meetings Act NMSA 1978. Read More
Kiwanis Club Presents Scholarship To Laura Dison
From left, Amy Perrault, mom, Laura Dison and Kiwanis President Karen Kendall. Photo by Sharon Stover
KIWANIS News:
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club presented Los Alamos High School student Laura Dison with a scholarship this past Tuesday.
Dison was recognized for her community service to Teen Court the past two years in serving as juror, attorney and judge as well as her participation in NJROTC and assisting with the monthly pancake breakfasts held at the Posse Lodge.
Kiwanis was founded in 1948 and is the oldest service organization in Los Alamos and focuses on youth projects. For more information Read More
SFI: David Storch on General Patterns in Ecology, Invariance & Universality in Macroecology
David Storch, Center for Theoretical Study
SFI News:
David Storch will speak at 12:15 p.m. today, July 29 in the Noyce Conference Room at the Santa Fe Institute.
Abstract: Looking for invariances proved to be very successful way of scientific inquiry, especially in physics. In ecology, little effort has been devoted to systematic exploration of invariances or to using invariances as a criterion to reveal generality of the patterns. There are several patterns in ecology that are assumed to be universal, namely spatial scaling of biodiversity (the species-area relationship), the frequency Read More
LANL Student Symposium 2014: ‘Championing Scientific Careers’ @ UNM-LA Aug. 5
LANL News:
The 14th Annual Los Alamos National Laboratory Student Symposium, “Championing Scientific Careers,” will be held for the public 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m., Aug. 5 at UNM-LA.
The Symposium provides an opportunity for students to present their extensive research. The intent of the Symposium is to broaden students’ expertise and prepare them for careers in science and nontechnical fields. This is an excellent forum for students to network and make professional contacts.
Los Alamos National Laboratory Student Programs Office welcomes all community Read More
NMPED Gives NMSA Third Consecutive ‘A’ Grade
NMSA News:
The New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) has just received its third consecutive “A” grade from the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED), recognizing NMSA’s academic excellence during the 2013-2014 school year.
The NMPED overall annual grade is based on a composite of scores in Reading and Math Proficiency, College Readiness, Opportunities to Learn, and Graduation.
“These ‘A’ grades are due to the blend of faculty dedication and student motivation that characterizes the school culture of NMSA – I know that everyone here who works to recreate that culture on a daily basis Read More
Governor Announces Back-to-School Programs For Foster/Low-Income Children
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
Española—Today, Gov. Susana Martinez announced programs to provide assistance to low-income and foster children for back to school needs.
“These are two ways in which we can ensure that our neediest children have everything they need to be able to focus in the classroom,” Martinez said. “Proper clothing and supplies make it easier for students to concentrate and makes it more likely that they will have a successful school year.”
The Human Services Department (HSD) and the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) will provide assistance for low-income Read More
Kiwanis Scholarships Awarded to Lee & Pittman
From left, Judy Lee, Emily Pittman, Carissa Pittman (Emily’s mom) and Kiwanis President Karen Kendall. Kiwanis meets each Tuesday at noon at Trinity on the Hill Church and is open to everyone. Kiwanis was founded in 1948 and is the oldest service organization in Los Alamos and focuses on youth projects. For more information, visit www.losalamos.kiwanisone.org. Photo by Sharon Stover
KIWANIS News:
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club presented scholarships to Judy Lee and Emily Pittman at a recent Tuesday Kiwanis meeting.
Lee was recognized for her community service to RSVP at the Betty Ehart Senior Read More
LANL Employees’ Scholarship Winners Announced
Los Alamos students picked up thousands of dollars in scholarship awards from the Los Alamos National Laboratory Employees’ Scholarship Fund Thursday at a reception at the LANL Foundation offices in Española. From left, Daniel Ahrens, $4,000 Bronze award, Amanda Mercer, $10,000 Sen. Pete Domenici award; Colin Hemez, $4,000 Bronze award; George Barnum, $4,000 Bronze award, Mohit Dubey, $4,000 Bronze award; Maria McTeigue, $4,000 Bronze award; and Alexandr Wang, $20,000 Gold award. All are Los Alamos High School graduates except Dubey, who is a graduate of New Mexico School for the Arts. Read More
NWS Conducts Weather Spotter Class At PEEC
Courtesy/NWS
PEEC News:
Kerry Jones of the National Weather Service (NWS) will a conduct SKYWARNTM Weather Spotter class 5:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 7 at Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
Meteorologists from the NWS will teach the basics of severe local storms, to include thunderstorms, flash floods, downburst winds, tornadoes, and more. They also will talk about NWS operations, important safety information, and how to stay prepared.
During the class, participants will have the chance to talk to NWS representatives about becoming an official SKYWARNTM Weather Spotter. Weather Read More
Registration For 2015 Leadership Los Alamos Program Ends July 31
LLA News:
Registration for the 2015 Leadership Los Alamos program is ending soon. Applications are being accepted through July 31. Any person having an interest in the objectives of Leadership Los Alamos, and who lives or works in Los Alamos County is eligible to participate.
Leadership Los Alamos is a unique opportunity for citizens of northern New Mexico who are committed to assuming roles of responsibility in civic, charitable and governmental organizations in the region.
Class participants will develop their skills to shape the future of the region.
According to Los Alamos County Administrator Read More
American Legion Asks Community’s Help With Back To School Program
Los Alamos Schools Earn High Marks From State
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools received high marks from the New Mexico Public Education Department. Three schools were awarded “A” grades and four schools earned “B” grades for 2014.
Just released report cards by the NMPED reflected the high quality of instruction by Los Alamos schools. Schools receiving “A” grades included Los Alamos High School, Barranca Mesa Elementary and Mountain Elementary. Aspen, Chamisa, Pinon and Los Alamos Middle School received “B” grades.
All seven school principals were pleased with their school grades. Sandy Warnock, retired LAHS Principal, Read More
Annual Butterfly Count Honors Dorothy Hoard
Photo of local butterfly. Courtesy/PEEC
Local butterfly lands on a flower. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
This year marks the 22nd Annual Butterfly Count in Los Alamos County, but this year the count carries a special meaning.
This is the first count since the passing of Living Treasure Dorothy Hoard, who initiated the Los Alamos County annual butterfly counts more than 20 years ago. As such, the annual butterfly count will from now on be known as the “Dorothy Hoard Memorial Butterfly Count.”
New Mexico butterfly guru Steve Cary will lead this year’s count 9 a.m. to roughly 3:30 Read More
PEEC’s Summer Family Evening Explores Night Sky
View the summer night sky at PEEC’s Star Party July 29. Photo by Josip LoncaricPEEC News:
Look up on a summer night in Los Alamos, and there is so much to explore. That’s exactly why the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) decided to host a star party Tuesday, July 29 for its final Summer Family Evening of 2014.
Those wishing to attend should meet at PEEC by 8:30 p.m. to drive to the viewing site.
The star party will have learning opportunities for both kids and their parents, with instruction and stories by Chick Keller.
The summer sky shows off the Milky Way, which is our galaxy seen edge-on Read More
