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LAPS Newsletter

Week of October 28, 2024

LAPS NewsletterWeek of October 28, 2024

Important Dates

Chamisa Glow Tunnel

Thursday, October 31

Daylight Savings Time Ends

Sunday, November 3

Election Day

Tuesday, November 5 (No school for staff and students)

Veteran's Day

Monday, November 11 (No school for staff and students)

Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 (No school for staff and students)

Parent Council Meeting

Tuesday, November 19

School Board Meetings

Tuesday, November 12

Tuesday, December 10


Click here for more information about the School Board meetings.

Calendars

Around the District

Congratulations to the Topper Marching Band and Colorguard on their 3rd place finish at the NMAA State Marching Band Championships in Rio Rancho on Saturday. The marching band also won the award for Best General Effect.

2024 NMAA Marching Band State championship. Los Alamos Toppers. Final Performance.

High Fives

The LAHS Varsity Football team were at Chamisa Elementary this past week to give high fives to students at the start of school.

Family Clay Night

Art teachers at Los Alamos Middle School hosted a Family Clay Night.

Bobcat Bolt

The Barranca Mesa Elementary PTO hosted the Bobcat Bolt last week. Students in all grades completed laps around the track.

Topper Band Showcase

The Topper Marching Band held their Band Showcase last week prior to the state competition. Twenty-nine seniors were recognized during the evening. The marching band performed their 2024 show for the audience followed by another performance where family members were invited onto the field to shadow their student during a second performance. The LAHS Bel Canto Choir performed the national anthem and members of NJROTC presented the colors to start the evening.

Arts and Crafts Club at Barranca Mesa

Amplify Lessons at Aspen

Purple Pinkie Day at Chamisa

For Parents and Guardians

Elementary Edition

Last month, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) hosted a community event titled “Drugs, Sex, and Phones: What Families Need to Know About Smartphones and Social Media” aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of technology misuse among teens and preteens. With a focus on the impact of social media, cell phone use, and their connections to bullying, drug access, and other risky behaviors, the event featured speakers from the school district and the Los Alamos Police Department.


LAPS invites parents and caregivers of elementary aged children to attend a follow up event on Nov. 14 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the Mountain School Gym. Light food will be served and childcare provided for children in pre-K-6th grade.

For Students

SAT Nov. 2

Students registered for the SAT on Saturday, Nov. 2 should plan to arrive in the A wing Upper Commons no later than 7:45 am.You must bring the following: acceptable photo ID (you will not be admitted without it); your fully charged Chromebook with the Bluebook app; your printed up-to-date admission ticket from the Bluebook app; pencils for scratch work. Paper will be provided for scratch work. Make sue you know your College Board username and password. Any questions? Contact Mrs. Goettee at c.goettee@laschools.net.

Saturday School

Saturday School is open to all Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School students as an opportunity to catch up on late work, complete missed assignments, take make-up tests and receive help with homework.


All Saturday School sessions for the 2024-2025 school year will be in person in E-wing at LAHS.


Sessions run from 8:30 am - 11:30 am for 7th and 8th graders, and 8:30 am - 12:00 pm for high school students.


To register, email lahssaturdayschool@laschools.net with the student's name and date requested.


Click here for more information.


Upcoming Saturday School Dates

Nov. 2 and 16

Dec. 7 and 14

LAPS in the News

Around Town

Fright Night

YMCA Youth Basketball

Wildcat Basketball

Pastries with the Principal

Youth Hockey

Hockey Registration

Events in Los Alamos

Check out the LAPS Community Events page for information about events and activities in the community for students and families. Or view the Los Alamos County 100 Days of Summer.

Election 2024

Early voting for the 2024 election is now open through Nov. 2 with voting at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building and the White Rock Town Hall.


Election Day is Tuesday, November 5.

LAPS Athletics

Upcoming Games and Meets

Los Alamos Middle School

Girls Basketball

Wednesday, Oct. 30 vs. Pojoaque Middle School @ Pojoaque Middle School, 4 pm


Los Alamos High School

Cross Country

Friday, Nov. 1 District Meet @ Moriarty High School


Varsity Football

Thursday, Oct. 31 vs. Miyamura High School @ Sullivan Field, 7 pm - NEW DATE


Boys Varsity Soccer

Tuesday, Oct. 29 vs. Taos High School @ Sullivan Field, 5 pm (First Round State Tournament)


Girls Varsity Soccer

Saturday, Nov. 2 vs. Goddard High School or Miyamura High School @ Sullivan Field, TBD (Quarterfinal State Tournament)


Volleyball

Thursday, Oct. 31 vs. Taos High School @ Taos High School, 9th grade 4 pm, JV 5 pm, Varsity 6 pm

Monday, Nov. 4 vs. Moriarty High School @ Griffith Gym, 9th grade 4 pm, JV 5 pm, Varsity 6 pm

Thursday, Nov. 7 vs. Pojoaque Valley High School @ Pojoaque Valley High School, 9th grade 4 pm,

JV 5 pm, Varsity 6 pm


Check out RankOne for schedules.

LAPS Activities

Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2

Fright Night Dance Show @ Duane Smith Auditorium


Wednesday, Nov. 6

Mountain Elementary PreK Family Night


Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9

Olions One Act Shows @ Duane Smith Auditorium


Saturday, Nov. 9

Hilltalkers @ Springboard Capstone Tournament

NJROTC Competiton @ Highland High School


Thursday, Nov. 14 - Saturday, Nov. 16

Olions One Act State Competition


Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16

LAMS Honor Band


Tuesday, Nov. 19

LAPS Band Showcase Concert


Wednesday, Nov. 20

LAPS Jazz Concert


Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22

Model UN @ Santa Fe Conference

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School Websites

Connie Goettee, Editor
c.goettee@laschools.net