family publication by Family and MWR Korea

Family Strong

패밀리 스트롱 2010 년

Vol. 2, No 12 December 2010

USAG-Humphreys, Republic of Korea

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Army Community Service

Army Family Team Building & Deployment Readiness 753-7439

All classes at ACS bldg. 311

MASTER RESILIENCE TRAINING 753 - 7439 1 @ 0900 Building Mental Toughness Module Two Unit One: Activating Event Thoughts, and Consequences Unit Two: Hunt the Good Stuff December

1 @ 1800 3 @ 0900 8 @ 1500 10 @ 1730 13-14 @ 0900 15 @ 0830

Key Caller Training @ main ACS Building NEO Preperation Training Family Readiness Support Assistant Family Readiness Group Training Army family Team Building Level Two Family Readiness Group Training

Exceptional Family Member Program

753-3271

Nov. 13 A.I.M. Professional Development Presentation: Self Care for the Helping Professional Open to Community @ 1330 @ Main ACS Bldg. 311

December 1 @ 1330 Respite Care Seminar 13 @ 1200 Focus Forward ADHD Support Group 13 @ 1300 Autism & Aspergerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disorder Support Group @ FRC 13 @ 1400 Asthma Support Group @ FRC 13 @ 1500 Cancer Support Group @ FRC 15 @ 1400 EFMP Gym Time @ Super Gym 21 @ 1830 Free Bowling Night @ Srike Zone Family Advocacy Program 753-3742 All Classes at ACS bldg. 311

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December 1 @ 1500 1,8,15,23,29 @ 1330 2,9,16,23,30 @ 1330 6,13,20,27 @ 1330 6,13,20,27 @ 1530 8 @ 1500 15-17 @ 1800 16 @ 1800 18 @ 0900 21 @ 1730 27 @ 1330

Parenting 1-4 yr. olds Anger Management Stress Management Enhancing relationships and Communication Skills New Leaders Mandatory Family Advocacy Program & Sexual Assault Prevention Response Program Brief Parenting 5-12 yr. olds Emergency Placement Care Training Single Parents Support Group Emergency Placement Care Training The Marriage Garden Parents, Children, and Divorce

New Parent Support Program 753-6287 December 1,8,15,22,29 @ 1000 Tummy Time @ FRC, bldg. 1127 2,9,16,23,30 @ 0900 Romp & Stomp @ Zoeckler Gym 3 @ 0900 OB Orientation @ Super Gym 6 @ 1300 ( 4 consecutive weeks ) Childbirth Classes @ FRC bldg. 1127 6,13,20,27 @ 1000 Play Group @ Zoeckler Gym 14 @ 1330 Doctor Dad @ ACS, bldg. 311 21 @ 1330 Breast-feeding Basics @ FRC, bldg. 1127 28 @ 1500 7 Habits of a 24/7 Dad @ ACS

Army Volunteer Corps & Army Family Action Plan December

13 @ 1000

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Volunteer Organization Point of Contact Training @ FRC, bldg. 1127

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Alaska Mining Co December 11 & 12(1030-1330 each day) IN PLENTY OF TIME TO HAVE YOUR HOLIDAY CARDS MADE FOR MAILING

Bring the Kids or the Whole Family – We’ll Take Pictures of Everyone and Post Them on

Spotted.Stripes.com Saturday and Sunday night so you can get them

You can also E-mail them directly from Spotted to the Folks back home Also get your copy of the FMWR Coloring Book and the 2011 FMWR Planning Calendar Free! Free Individual, Group & Family Photos

Financial Readiness Program 753-6522 December 2 @ 1500 3 @ 1500 6,13,20,27 @ 0830 9 @ 1300 10 @ 1500 16 @ 1300 17 @ 1300 21 @ 1500

Car Buying ABC's of Credit Reports and Credit Scoring Personal Financial Readiness Training Money Management First Time Home Buyer Credit Management and Using Credit Wisely Thrift Savings Plan/Basic Investments First Term PCS "Money and Moving"

Employment Readiness Program December 7 @ 0900 8 @ 1200 Noon 10 @ 1300 14 @ 0900 17 @ 0900 22 @ 0900 23 @ 0900

All Classes held at FRC bldg. 1127

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All Classes held at the Family Readiness Center, bldg. 1127

Creating a Winning resume Lunch & Learn Workshop-Before Push Comes to Shove Building Conflict Resolution Skills Professional Development Interview Magic Employment Opportunities Overview for Newcomers Resumix Preparation Korean National Recruitment System Assistance (KNRS)

Relocation Readiness Program

753-8804/8318

December

Waiting Spouse Support Group @ FRC Sponsorship Training @ ACS Newcomers Orientation @ ACS Korean Language @ ACS Lunch Time Learning about Korea @ ACS Advanced Level English Language Instruction @ FRC Wonder Wheels! Learn Public Transportation @ BBQ Pavilion by Walk-Thru Gate Basic English Language Instruction @ FRC Re-Entry Workshop @ ACS International Spouses Exchange @ FRC Learning about American Culture and the US Military @ BBQ Pavilion

1 @ 1330 17 @ 1300 7,14,21,28 @ 0830 7,14,21,28 @ 1800 1,8,15,22,29 @ 1200 3,10,17,24,31 @ 1130 4,11,18 @ 0900 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28 @ 1130 1 @ 1330 21 @ 1500 4,11,18 @ 1000

Humphreys Main ACS Bldg. 311 Director: Suzanne James 753-8401 TTY Hearing Impaired 753-3081

Humphreys ACS Family Readiness Center Bldg. 1127 TTY Hearing Impaired 753-3082 Coordinator: Philip Chang 753-6522/8321

Suwon ACS Bldg. 2200 Bill Spearman 788-5024 TTY Hearing Impaired 788-4880

acs3@korea.army.mil Information & Referral 753-8401/6761

Child Development Center Bang Jeong Hwan Motto: "Be a brave and genuine child and love and help each other."

CDC Monthly Activities: DECEMBER 17- Parent Participation 1600 Infant classroom: Cookies & Milk and conversation. 17- Preschool 2 - Making holiday cards for their families Parent Date Night: Sign up by Dec 13 17- Kindergarden - Gift giving party (lead teacher will give out details) 21- CDC Holiday Luncheon - Parents are invited (check with your child's classroom for lunch time) 25- CHRISTMAS DAY - CDC CLOSED 31- NEW YEARS EVE - CDC CLOSED

Hourly Care

Hourly Care is available 0800 - 1630 slots are available in all ages: Call 753 - 8601 to make an appointment ( your child must be registered with CYS Services to attend ) Call to make an appointment today!

Parent Date Night Reminder December 17 is Date Night! Make sure you Sign up by Monday, December 13 to enjoy this opportunity to reconnect with your loved one without the worries of who will be doing the baby sitting or how much it will cost. Thanks to the Army Family Covenant Childcare is FREE of charge. Be sure your child is registered with the CDC and all CDC requirements are fulfilled. Dinner is served for your little one and best of all you get a breather from the craziness of everyday trials and tribulations. ENJOY

CDC Reminder: Please bring a change of clothes daily. Label all clothing. Thanks!

CDC Reminder: Please bring weather appropriate clothing for 2x daily outside play. If weather permits!!!!

PAC

Parent Advisory Committee Parent Advisory Counsel

Meets @ CDC every 3rd Wednesday in the CDC Training Room. PAC is a team comprised of Parents/ Parent classroom reps. and CDC Staff and administrators, working together to support the Child Development Center, during activities as well as within the classroom environment. There are vacancies in Preschool 2 Part Day Preschool, Hourly Care, FCC, and Toddler 2A & B. We would like parents that are interested in becoming PAC Representatives to please contact us. All are invited to attend the PAC meetings. The PAC President Major Karen Dill Vice President Major Eva Clements

Strike Zone hosting Family Bowling Extravaganza New Year’s Eve – December 31 1930 Doors Open

Tickets – Adults $25, Children (Under 12) $15

2000-2100

Snacks & Finger Foods

PURCHASE TICKETS AT FRONT COUNTER

2100-2200

Colorama Bowling

Limited Tickets Available

2200-2330

7, 8 & 9 Pin No Tap Tournaments

2330-0030

Cosmic Bowling

Midnight

Toast in the New Year

0015-0045

Continental Breakfast

UNLIMITED BOWLING * DOOR PRIZES * SNACKS

Strong Beginnings Strong Beginnings is a full or part day program designed to build up to Kindergarden and focus on academic excellence which will help children transition to Kindergarden. Using the building blocks children already have, Strong Beginnings refines their skills. This program is designed for 4 and 5 year olds and runs from 0900 to 1200 each day.

Call CDC for more info. 753-8601

Read to your Children For young children, books that rhyme and have rhythm are excellent. Be sure to read Mother Goose Rhymes often. You will find your child learning the words or words that SOUND like those from the book, and saying them back to you. You might be tired of reading that book for the 50th time but your child loves to spend time with you this way. Books with few words and bright pictures are also great to keep his/her attention. Elaborate on other things on the page too.

Babysitting List CYS Services is the place where you can find

responsible & reliable teen babysitter in the community. To get the babysitting list, visit Bldg. 570 and bring photo I.D. with you. This list will not be given via e-mail. To obtain list please call 753 - 3413 New Addition WAITLIST Expecting a new addition (or two) to your family? CYS Services has childcare available for new born & infants. Call 753

Coordinator -Bldg. 693 Joon H Auci 753-8284

Trainer and Curriculum Specialist Nancy Chandler 753-8507

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Take advantage of great Scholastic books and book club prices. Orders can be made online and shipped to CDC for pickup. Go to www.scholastic.com/bookclubs put in our personalized username and password: HumphreysCDC Show & Share Only 1 day a week, day and time will be posted in classroom

CDC Director Sharon Colmore 753-8601

Letters from Santa

Santa Claus has once again agreed to write personal letters to all the children at USAG-Humphreys & Area III (to include those children whose parents serve with Army Elements at Osan, Suwon and Kunsan airbases). Each child in a Family receives an individual letter and gifts from Humphreys Family & MWR. This program is designed for children living in Korea. The Exchange has a different Letters from Santa program designed for kids in the States. In order to receive a letter, parents should send an E-Mail to FMWR Marketing at area3mwrmarketing@korea.army.mil. Letters will be delivered through official mail boxes the week before Christmas. Please include the Name, Age, Sex and address of your child(ren) in your E-Mail. Requests must be received no later than December 20. Five local Soldiers will have a happier Holiday Season when they receive an Area III MWR Value Book (worth more than $1,000 in savings) and an Exchange Cou-

Humphreys

pon Packet (which includes a coupon good for up to $100 off the price of a single item) as part of the USAG-Humphreys Holiday Gift Spree that lasts through December 18. Individuals should put their Name, Rank, Phone numbers and E-Mail address on the back of their receipt for any purchase at the Alaska Mining Co., Strike Zone Bowling Center, Tommy D’s, LeCAC Café and the Suwon Snackbar and place it the collection box. Family members should remember to use their Soldier-Sponsor information in order to be eligible to win.

children can receive a personal Letter from Santa Claus & gifts from FMWR

What You Get For Your Child Care Dollar

SY 2010-2011 GARRISON FEE CHART FOR:

Did You Know . . .?

CAMP HUMPHREYS USAG-

CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 3 CAT 4 CAT 5 CAT 6 CAT 7 CAT 8 CAT 9

Total Family Income Categories $0 - 29,400 $29,401 - 35,700 $35,701 - 46,200 $46,201 - 57,750 $57,751 - 73,500 $73,501 - $85,000 $85,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $125,000 $125,001+

Full Day

Part Time*

$210 $278 $338 $408 $478 $544 $546 $550 $556

$162 $212 $260 $312 $360 $406 $424 $434 $444

5 Day 3 Hr $86 $132 $160 $192 $224 $254 $262 $264 $266

Part Day Pre-School 3 Day 3 Hr 2 Day 3 Hr $52 $36 $78 $54 $94 $66 $114 $78 $134 $92 $152 $102 $154 $108 $156 $110 $158 $112

YOUTH SPORTS (YS) Monthly FEE CHART Season FEE CHART Category

SCHOOL-AGE SERVICES (SAS) and KINDERGARTEN Monthly FEE CHART

CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 3 CAT 4 CAT 5 CAT 6 CAT 7 CAT 8 CAT 9

Before/After School $114 $148 $182 $218 $252 $284 $298 $304 $312

Before/After Kindergarten $126 $164 $202 $242 $278 $314 $330 $336 $344

Sports

Season Fee

Developmental Sports

Team Sports for Ages 3 - 5

$20

Category A

Soccer, Flag Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field, Dodge Ball

$40

Category B

Baseball, Softball, Wrestling

$45

Category C

Tackle Football, Lacrosse, Ice Hockey, Competitive Swimming, Golf, Field Hockey

STANDARD HOURLY RATE: $4.00 (Multiple Child Reductions and Total Family Income Categories do not apply to hourly care)

Total Family Income Categories $0 - 29,400 $29,401 - 35,700 $35,701 - 46,200 $46,201 - 57,750 $57,751 - 73,500 $73,501 - $85,000 $85,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $125,000 $125,001+

Your CDC fees provide a safe, secure, learning environment for your child

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (CDC) SCHOOL-AGE SERVICES (SAS) Monthly FEE CHART

After

* Category C Sport Fees are locally determined but must be equal to or greater than amount shown OTHER SPORTS NOT LISTED: Contact FMWRC Sports POC to determine appropriate Category

$46 $60 $74 $88 $102 $114 $120 $122 $126

$80 $104 $128 $154 $176 $200 $210 $214 $218

SAS/K Camp (Weekly) $40 $52 $64 $77 $89 $100 $105 $107 $110

OCCASIONAL USER RATES: Hourly Rate: $4.00, limited to 5 hrs./week. Part Time (< or = to 4 hrs./day) $16.00 ; Daily (> 4 hrs.): $30.00 MIDDLE SCHOOL/TEEN OCCASIONAL USER DAILY RATE: $16.00; Hourly Rate: $4.00, limited to 5 hrs./week. (Multiple Child Reductions and Total Income Family Categories do not apply to hourly, part time or daily care)

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Patrons who do not wish to disclose financial information will be placed in Category 9 . MULTIPLE CHILD REDUCTION (MCR): A 15% MCR is offered to the second and subsequent children in all regularly scheduled Army Child Care Programs. (Full fee is charged for the child in the most expensive care option, e.g., Full Day CDC care vs SAS care). A 15% MCR is offered to second and subsequent children in all Youth Sports programs occurring during the same season. LATE PICK-UP FEES: Family fee of $1.00 per minute/$15.00 maximum. Note: If Family has children at different sites, late pick-up fees are assessed per site. *PART TIME CARE: Applies to a specialized part time program; this may include Part Time Kindergarten Care (for children attending a part time [AM or PM] Kindergarten program). MIDDLE SCHOOL/TEEN (MS/T) Before School Supervision Monthly Fee = SAS "Before" Rate.

All Fees effective 1 October 2010

Your CDC fees “go further” because the Army covers much of the cost z You pay your share and the Army funds the difference z Fee discounts are available when more than one child enrolls in CYS Programs z Off-post centers usually charge more for infants, supplies, food, and field trips

>= $65

Additional Information

Before

z Staff are trained to protect, nurture, and teach z Activities promote early learning and school readiness z Facilities have Regular fire, safety, health, and program inspections Security surveillance equipment to monitor activities Force Protection safeguards z Parent involvement is welcome and appreciated

Your CDC fees buy… z z z z z

220 to 240 hours of full-day care each month 10 to 12 hours a day Monday through Friday, typically less than $2 an hour 44 nutritious meals and up to 22 snacks Field trips and skills development Two weeks of "child care leave" every year

Your CDC fees help make the military lifestyle a little easier z z z z

Operating hours at convenient locations are geared to the duty day Single facilities offer one-stop care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years Hourly care is available for respite/well-being purposes Services and standards are predictable wherever you're stationed

CDC fees are a GREAT value because your child receives the best care z Army centers are inspected more frequently than those licensed off-post z Most Army centers are nationally accredited; most off-post centers are not z Military Child Care is cited as "A Model for the Nation" by Congress and national experts

MS/T & School Age Services USAG Humphreys MS/Teen Center 2010-2011 BGCA & 4-H Club Officers

President

Vice President

Secretary

Alexis E. Chisolm

Iman D. Wilson

I am 12 years old. I am a seventh grader at HAS. I have 2 younger sisters and one younger brother. I was born in Savannah, Georgia. My hobbies include volleyball, basketball and tennis. I want to be a lawyer when I grow up. I am the new elected 2010-2011 president of the BGCA & 4-H Club at the USAG Humphreys MS/T Center. I have great feelings that our club will achieve great success throughout this upcoming year! I encourage current USAG Humphreys teens to join us in order to further better our community!

I am 13 years old. I am a eighth grader at HAS. I have 2 sisters. I was born in North Dakota. My hobbies include volleyball, basketball. I enjoy music and dancing. I want to become a journalist when I grow up. I am the new elected 20102011 Vice President of the BGCA & 4-H Club at the USAG Humphreys MS/T Center. I wanted to become vice president to change the way people see the Teen Center! I have suggested that we start a dance club this year so be sure to join us for some smooth moves!

Krystal GarayRodriguez I am 11 years old. I am a sixth grader at HAS. I have 1 older brother. My hobbies include soccer and band. I encourage current USAG Humphreys teens to join us in order to further better our community!

SAS December Events

Winter Camp Dec. 20 - 30 Dec. 20 Bowling @ 1300 - 1500 Strike Zone Dec. 21 Winter Fest Celebration @ 1600 - 1730 Dec. 22 Movie Day Dec. 23 LOTTE WORLD Fieldtrip 0900 - 1730 Dec. 27 Bowling 1300 @ Strike Zone Dec. 28 Skate Day ( indoor skating @ SAS ) Dec. 29 Movie Day Dec. 30 TIGER WORLD Fieldtrip 0900 - 1730

For more information on trips or events please contact SAS @ 753 - 8507 or Keep a look out @ you local Marquees ( the 3 sign boards on post! )

ANY REGISTER CYSS YOUTH IS WELCOME TO JOIN WE ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS! JOIN TODAY AND START TO SHAPE YOUR FUTURE!

Farewell to Humphreys

As with everyone who comes to USAG Humphreys, there is a time when you have to say good-bye. Well, my MS/Teen Center time has come to say good-bye USAG Building: 427 toDSN: 753-5614Humphreys. My family and I will be moving to USAG Yongsan, where I will be taking the Middle School/Teen Director’s position for CYS Services. I truly enjoyed my time here at USAG Humphreys and will miss everyone. Thank you all for your support and friendship and I wish the community of USAG Humphreys great success in the future. Joe Jacks

Tutor.com

CYS School Support Services offers free resources and tutoring from Tutor.com 24/7. Tutor.com gives students of all ages the help they need to succeed in school and beyond. Tutor.com provides tutoring in the subjects of Math, Science, English, Social Studies, resume help, and GED preparation. Every Tutor.com session is academically sound and the tutor provide a positive learning experience that’s always one-onone. To access Tutor. com go to the CYS Services www.humphreys.cysskorea.com and click on the Tutor. Com weblink. You must create an account to use Tutor.com and all accounts are free of charge! For more information please call 753-8274.

4-H Club Info

All SAS members are eligibale to register for 4-h clubs. 4-h clubs are designed to develop citizenship, leadership, & life skills of children through mostly experimental learning programs. Sas currently provides the following 4-h clubs in addition to the sas Newsletter club and technology club:

r e b m e c De s b u l C All Children must be registered with CYSS in order to participate. Parents may reserve hourly care 48 hours in advance.

Cooking Club Mondays....Will meet on Dec. 13, 20, & 27 Preparing Holiday Treats. Magic Club Tuesdays...Working on various magic tricks

to perform. Dec. 7 & 21

Scrapbooks & meet on Dec. 8, 15, 22, & 29

Scrapbooking Club Wednesdays...Begin working on Holiday

Technology Club Thursdays... This club combines 4-H & BGCA

learning models and offers members the opportunity to learn and explore technology. Youth will have the opportunity to explore computer Hardware/Software, Robotics, and Digital Photography just to name a few. Please call CYSS Tech. Specialist Casey Batchelor @ 753-8645. Will meet Dec. 9, 16, & 30

Art Club Fridays.. Members will be working on holiday crafts. Club will meet Dec. 3, 10, 17

School Age Services Manager Karla Burke 753-8507

SAS/MST Administrative Assistant Carlisa Essex 753- 8507

If your Child is registered with USAG-Humphreys CYS Services then he or she is also a member of the youth Birthday club. The month of their birthday all youth will receive six FREE coupons for the following MWR services: FREE Kids Meal or $2 off any AMC Meal FREE day of swimming @ Splish n' Splash FREE game of Bowling @ Strike Zone FREE game of Miniature Golf @ Augusta West FREE game of laser tag @ Outdoor Rec. FREE archery lesson @ Outdoor Rec. Lathyn I. Allen Edward H. Moore Jr. Morgan R. Ramsey Kelvin C. Robihid Eric F. Brown Jr. Sherlock Miller III Beyanka Collins Carson K. Webster Eugene S. No Brandon D. Sims II Deejay L. Taylor Gabriella A. Muna Kennedi Elise Chisolm Jordan Fish Damon R. Flinn II Kendra S. Smith Victor M. Moretta Jake S. Helser Isabella Hernandez Joshua S. Velez Imani Garnett Deanne M. Polaski Lance R. Dye Alicia N. Mann Anah M.A. Mcnulty Matthew T. Hufford Adam Jones Sara Y. Stephens Kailyn M. Websber Abigail B. Bickle Darron D. Miller Christina M. Mann Hailey L. Gaylon Lavonte Hardmon Santiago G. Santos Aris K. Henry Olivia L. Bogle Jacob Judd Sethan Corlew Odarri Z. Norman Andrew Mosman Nicolas A. Burrescia Sabrina Deanne Hufford Chloe Meier Kailyn D. Keller Trinidy M.P. Lujan Alexander J. McCready Mason K. LeDay Courtney M. Andrus Meagan G. Andrus Grace K. Hankerson Rian N.M. Lazear Jeremiah L. Daniels Deante M. Green Imani C. Thompson Maurice F. Rush Connor E. Caldwell Zachary X. Rivas Katherine Ross Hannah M. Davidson Michael T.D. Payne Parker R. Hylander Joshua L. Harlan Desirae M. Howell Maileyna Y. Lansana Iris Dimond

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Youth Sports Director Bradley Ficek 753-5602

Technology & Computer Lab Specialist

Casey Batchelor 753-8645

Work Force Preparation Specialist Shatoraca Morgan 753-5613

Middle School & Teen Get the after-school EDGE! Excel…Art EDGE! Enroll in the Art Develop…Fit EDGE! Enroll in the Swimming Lessons Grow…Life EDGE! Enroll in Bowling Experience… Adventure EDGE! Enroll in Laser Tag Cutting-edge art, fitness, life skill and adventure activities with MWR and CYS Services. Come out today and register your child for Child, Youth & School Services and enroll them in the EDGE! Program. In January USAG Humphreys will be launching the EDGE! Program. The activities will be for 11-18 year olds and, free of charge for this age group. Child, Youth & School Services will be offering swimming, bowling, arts & craft, and laser tag. Art classes will be held at the CAC, bowling classes will be held at the Bowling Center, swimming lessons will be held at the Super Gym, and laser tag will be held at Outdoor Recreation. Classes will be held from 1630 to 1800. Please contact Shatoraca Morgan at 753-5613.

Are you 15-18 years old and want to make your own money? Do you want to get hired? The “HIRED!” program can give you a clearer vision of your future and allow you to test different careers and see what fits you and your personality. Come out to the orientation. Orientation

Monday, December 6 Monday, December 13 Time:1645-1745 Place: School Age Services / Building 570 Please come by Building 570 to pick up a packet from Shatoraca Morgan the CYS Services Workforce Preparation Specialist. shatoraca.t.morgan@korea.army.mil DSN: 753-5613

USAG Humphreys MS/T Events Events Middle School/ Teen December

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Power Hour 2:30 - 4:30 UNO Card Game

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Over and Under Relay 4:00 - 5:00

Youth of the Month selected for January

Power Hour 2:30 - 4:30 Ping Pong Tournament 4:30-5:30 Technology Club

BGCA & 4-H Club Meeting 4:30-5:30 Basketball 5:30 - 6:00

Power Hour 2:30 - 4:30

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Snowman Building Contest 4:30 - 6:00

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Power Hour 2:30 - 4:30 BGCA & 4-H Club Meeting 4:30-5:00

Technology Club

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Power Hour 2:30 - 4:30 Pool Tournament 4:00-5:00

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Teen Center Christmas Party 6:00-10:00

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Help decorate the Teen Center for Christmas!

Tiger World Indoor Snowboarding & Skiing 8:00-6:00

Popcorn & A Movie 6:00-8:00

Christmas Eve CLOSED

Hot Chocolate & A Movie 4:00-7:00

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C L O S E D

MS/T Center’s New Year’s Bash!

We will be serving finger foods, along with great music, fun games, door prizes and an early countdown! Bring your New Years resolutions! Don't miss out!

CLEOS Director Vacant

Teen Center Bldg: 427 • Dsn: 753-5614

Middle School & Teen Program Director Acting Director Casey Batchelor 753-5614

Child/Youth Program Assistant Barbara Hoover- Lead Allysa Lester

Brett Peters-Coker

Operating Hours Monday - Friday 1430 - 1900 Saturday 1500 - 2000 Sunday & Holidays Closed Bldg. S-427 753-5614

Instructional Classes Units Welcome the Can Holidays Social Win Extra Transformation Park Community Activity Center Unit Funds Starting at 1730 Following Tree Lighting Just in Time Garrison Commander Adjorn to the CAC for for the Col Joe Moore is joined Cookies, Candy, Punch Holidays by Children of the and Photos with Santa Community to flip the CHRISTMAS as well as the names switch and Welcome of the Christmas Tree TREE LANE the Holiday Season. Lane winners. Wish Plant an artificial tree Music with the Friends & Neighbors on Christmas Tree Lane, Humphreys Happy Holidays, Theme It and American School meet new friends, Decorate it for the Chorus and a listen to some Holiday Season. Trees visit via Fire holiday tunes and will come to life along with Truck from get the latest the official USAG-Humphreys Jolly Old St. news about Holiday Tree and will celebrate Nick himself. upcoming the Community Holiday Spirit Bring the kids, activities. See through the New Year. The five your coat you there (It Best Themed & Decorated Trees and your will be much will receive extra Unit Funds in the singing warmer amount of $500, $250, $125, $75 and voice to than the $50. Funds will be credited to Unit Fund Welcome park). accounts no later than December 10 so the they are available for Holiday Parties. 2010-11 Family Readiness Groups can represent Holiday Units in the contest, but funds can only be Season credited to the Unit. Private organizations, Youth Groups, Scouts, Korean Employees Union & other groups in the Community are more than welcome to participate, but only units can win the prize money. Each participant will be provided a 2-inch pipe in which to plant their tree and a 110 outlet to plug it in. Trees should be in the 6-foot or above range, and all lights and extension cords must be UL Rated for outdoor use (pre-lighted trees are not usually rated for outdoor display). Participants must provide their own tree, lights, decorations and extension cords. Reserve a spot by calling 754-8257/6545.

Community Tree Official Lighting

Home School Corner Please Contact Brianna Hedgpeth for any classes for the month of December.

Home School Support Group

Meet with other home school families and discuss different strategies for balancing home schooling and daily life. For more information, contact Bri Hedgpeth at 010 3187 1196 or e-mail brianna.hedgpeth@yahoo.com *Sponsored by USAG-Humphreys Chapel For more information, contact Kristi Jones at kbjones74@yahoo.com or visit the homeschool group on yahoo HumphreysHomeschoolGroup@yahoogroups.com

Gym Bugs

( $ 20.00 per month )

Tuesday

1000 - 1145 Pre-school 4 & 5 Yrs CDC

Wednesday

1615-1645 Toddlers, 18mo-3yrs old CDC

Creative Dance

Tuesday 8 week session 1515-1600 6 yrs and older $ 50 per session 1605-1635 2 & 3 yrs old $ 40 per session 1640-1710 4 & 5 yrs old $ 50 per session CYSS Building 570

Baton Twirling

Tuesday ( $ 25.00 per month ) 1715-1800 6 yrs and older CYSS Building 570

Sing & Dance With Me Tuesday 1000-1100 CYSS Building 570

Taekwondo $ 60 per month

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5Yr Old/Kindergarden 1455-1540 (CDC) 1st -2nd Grade 1600-1645 (CYS Gym) 3rd grade +

SKIES Unlimited

is looking for instructors for the following classes: Ballet, Piano, Tutoring ( Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, & SAT Prep) Art ( Painting, Drawing) & Foreign Language. For more information, contact SKIESUnlimited at 753-8274/3413

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Marshmallow Snowmen Ingredients 12 vanilla caramels, unwrapped (one-fourth of a 14-ounce package) 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 10-ounce bag marshmallows (about 39) Marshmallow creme (optional) 53 pretzel sticks 1 cup chopped pistachios, toasted coconut, toffee pieces, and/or 1/3 cup nonpareils 4 ounces bittersweet, semisweet, or milk chocolate pieces 2 teaspoons shortening Orange-color miniature candy-coated semisweet chocolate pieces or other tiny round candies Directions 1. Line a large baking sheet with foil; butter the foil. Set aside. In a small saucepan, combine caramels, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Heat and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is melted and smooth. 2. Using kitchen scissors, cut one-third of the marshmallows in half crosswise.* Place each marshmallow half, sticky side down, on top of a whole marshmallow. Press together gently. If necessary, spread a small amount of marshmallow creme between the marshmallow pieces to hold them together. For arms, insert a pretzel stick into two opposite sides of each whole marshmallow. 3. Dip bottom third of each of the marshmallow stacks into melted caramel mixture. Allow excess to drip off. Place dipped marshmallows on prepared baking sheet. 4. Place pistachios, coconut, toffee pieces, and/or nonpareils in separate small bowls. In another small saucepan, combine chocolate and shortening. Heat and stir chocolate mixture over low heat until melted and smooth. 5. Dip each caramel-coated marshmallow stack in melted chocolate, covering the bottom of stack with chocolate. Allow excess to drip off. Immediately dip chocolate-covered marshmallow in pistachios, coconut, toffee bits, and/ or nonpareils. Return marshmallow stack to baking sheet. Let stand about 30 minutes or until chocolate sets. 6. Re-melt chocolate in saucepan over low heat, if necessary. Place snowmen on their backs. To make eyes and buttons, dip one end of a remaining pretzel stick into melted chocolate and dab chocolate onto snowmen. For a nose, dab on some chocolate and attach a small orange-color candy. Let stand about 5 minutes more or until dry. Makes about 26 snowmen. *Test Kitchen Tip: If your kitchen scissors get sticky when cutting marshmallows, coat them with nonstick cooking spray or dip them in hot water. TO STORE: Layer snowmen between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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