Open house, May 8th

Open house, May 8th

8 May 2018, Tuesday. We have another great open house event coming up. Come see our school, engage with our outreach in science and world culture, view classes (8:30-10:00 AM), talk with teachers (5:30-6:30 PM). We welcome families considering enrolling their...
Earth Day on the Plaza de Las Cruces

Earth Day on the Plaza de Las Cruces

21 April 2018.  Lou Ellen and Vince were on the plaza in their booth from 9 to 1.  They enjoyed talking with people about science, the environment, and, of course, our school as a potential good fit for new students this coming academic year.  Vince was out again with...
Visit to School for the Blind

Visit to School for the Blind

: our students in grades early kindergarten through 2nd visited the School for the Blind in Alamogordo. They didn’t know what to expect…but when they came back and our Head of School, Dr. Lou Ellen Kay, asked them what was their favorite part, they...
Space festival 2018

Space festival 2018

Space festival, 14 April 2018, on the Plaza de Las Cruces, 3-7 PM: we had a booth to share scientific ideas and, of course, give visitors a look at what our school does. Vince had his FLIR One camera on his Android phone, taking images in thermal infrared radiation...
Space week in Las Cruces

Space week in Las Cruces

Thursday, 12 April 2018. It’s space week – the inaugural Las Cruces Space Festival is rolling! Check out the site, lcspacefestival.com for the lists of activities. LCA Board Chair Vince Gutschick has been doing additional radio shows on KTAL LP FM, along...
In memory of Col. Harry Hellmuth, Board member

In memory of Col. Harry Hellmuth, Board member

10 April 2018.  Harry E. Hellmuth (Lt. Col, US Army, ret.), died peacefully at La Posada Hospice.  Harry was a long-serving member of our Board of Trustees.  His calm and sage advice was always valued.  He also left us a bequest to provide scholarships.  We all miss...
Our April open house

Our April open house

10 April 2018, Tuesday. We have another great open house event coming up. Come see our school, engage with our outreach in science and world culture, view classes (8:30-10:00 AM), talk with teachers (5:30-6:30 PM). We welcome families considering enrolling their...
A new archery competition

A new archery competition

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30 March 2018: Our students in grades 3-8 requested three levels of competition; they got it, and they had fun challenging themselves.  Our winners were Arabella, an 8th-grader, with Kira very close; Samantha, a 4th-grader; and Anish, a 3rd-grader.  The younger...
Zuhl Collection field trip

Zuhl Collection field trip

28 March 2018: Our students in grades 1-6 enjoyed the stunning Zuhl Collection of minerals and fossils on the NMSU campus.  They had questions and thoughtful comments about all the displays.  We thank Tiffany Santos, the curator, for showing us around with excellent...