Quarterly school liaison magazine sharing educational information and resources that positively impact school-age military and DOD affiliated children and their families within Joint Region Marianas, Guam. APR - JUN 2018
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elcome to our third edition, School Liaison Officer (SLO) Magazine! Joint Region Marianas (JRM) continues to provide ongoing communication to our military families across our beautiful island of Guam. This quarterly publication, TOLLAI EDUKASION, is designed to highlight various programs, events and people that are the heart of our military educational programs. TOLLAI EDUKASION “Bridge to Education” videos below were created by Guam High School Students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ6NgTuFhA0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAjZcQs9lb4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHn809JgQgY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w7gJ0SXBEo As your Regional/Installation School Liaison Officers, it is our goal to continue to BRIDGE partnerships while continuing to connect Families, Installations, Schools, Child & Youth Programs and the Community. If you have any good news stories you wish to include in the TOLLAI EDUKASION Magazine, please email us at sloguam@fe.navy.mil. Thank you for your support!
Ms. Lydia Broussard and Ms. Barbara Askey
ON THE COVER: San Antonio Bridge (Tóllai Åcho’). Photo by Amber E. McCoic.
ISSUE 3 April 2018 - June 2018 2 Letter from Editors 4 Post-Secondary Preparation 6 Deployment Support
8 School Transition Support
10 Partnerships in Education
11 Command, School, Community 13 Child & Youth Programs
14 Special Needs System Navigation 15 Homeschool Linkage
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POST-SECONDARY PREPARATION
PREPARASION PARA I LA GRADU EDUKASION I MANTAK’HILU students and what she was doing; it just looked like an awesome class,” said Christopher Chiggim, a McCool eighth grader. A big part of the operation was to make the visit for the eighth graders go smoothly, accurately and to make them feel more at home according to the volunteers from the Student-2-Student (S2S) program.
EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS GET A GLIMPSE OF GUAM HIGH SCHOOL
“Before this visit, a lot of the students we toured around never really had any idea of what high school is like. I feel like this trip exposed them to a lot of things they will all like about the school in a middle schooler’s mind. I thought high school was this big daunting thing. In a way it kind of is, but I think our tour has helped ease their minds,” said Sean Swenson, S2S active member.
By Kyra Castro, Guam High School Senior
Eager looking eighth grade students from McCool Middle School, home of the Seahawks, paid a visit to Guam High School (GHS) on Thursday, January 11. As the students made their way around the school for the three and a half short hours allotted, they were given the inside scoop and a glimpse of different classes, clubs, teachers, expectations and social life GHS has to offer. “I know that our eighth graders highly anticipated this trip. It is a way for them to be able to prepare and see what there is as they start their high school career,” said Cynthia Barcinas, McCool language arts teacher. The purpose of the visit was to have the students get a feel on how the next four years of school was going to be and to make them feel as welcome as possible so they can quickly and easily become a part of the panther family. “The visit was really helpful. I think coming into ninth grade next year will be a more smooth transition because now I know what kind of work to be expecting, the teachers and even what kind of classes and electives I can take,” said Leila Duenas, McCool eighth grader. Besides going to the regularly required classes such as math, science, English and social studies, the students also got to explore the Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways which include ROTC, engineering, health science, video communications as well as journalism and broadcasting. “I think transitioning into ninth grade will be pretty good because the visit inspired me to study hard, make my career and set my goals straight. Also, I really liked Mrs. Sablan’s class because I saw work created by the 4
As if the eighth graders didn’t get enough, McCool School and Anderson Middle School, home of the Dragons, eighth graders will be coming to GHS in April. The difference between this first visit and when they come back in April is what is being focused on. “This first visit exposed the students to the academic setting and helped the students further by incorporating the social setting. The purpose is to have the students experience what a well-rounded student is in terms both the social and academic aspects,” said Barcinas.
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DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT AYUDU PARA I MAN APATTÁO
Military Family Life Counselors provide deployment support at DoDEA Guam Schools, Child and Youth Programs at Andersen Air Force Base and Naval Base Guam as well as an Adult MFLC at Airman and Family Readiness Center. The MFLC at Guam High offers a lunch time group for students to discuss various topics. At Andersen Elementary School, the two MFLCs offer deployment and friendship groups. The MFLC at Andersen Middle School offers friendship groups, works closely with guidance counselor and supports activities on/off installation that the students participate in. At McCool Elementary, the MFLC offers deployment support groups and a group for children affected by change (i.e., divorce, separation, moving). The Middle School MFLC offers a peer-topeer group. The adult MFLC has been working with the Chaplains’ Lunch and Learn Forums. The Child and Youth Programs MFLCs works with Child Development Center, School Age Care, Youth and Teen Centers and offers presentations on various topics. School Liaison Officers are the Installation point of contact for school-based MFLCs.
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN: Mommy You’re My Hero and Daddy You’re My Hero By Michelle Ferguson-Cohen www.militaryfamilybooks. com (ages 4-8) These two books address deployment from a child’s perspective and talk about this separation in a simple manner to reassure and comfort small children. The books also suggest tips to maintain communication and deal with feelings of helplessness. Night Catch By Brenda Ehrmantraut www.militaryfamilybooks.com (ages 3-8) When a soldier’s work 6
takes him halfway around the world, he enlists the help of the North Star for a nightly game of catch with his son. Night Catch is a timeless story that connects families while they are apart and offers comforting hope for their reunion. Love, Lizzie: Letters to a Military Mom By Lisa Tucker McElroy www.militaryfamilybooks. com (ages 4-12) Nine-year-old Lizzie writes to her mother, who is deployed overseas during wartime, and includes maps that show her mother what she has been thinking and doing. The book includes nonfiction tips for helping children of military families. When Dad’s at Sea By Mindy Pelton www.militaryfamilybooks. com (ages 4-8) Emily’s father, a Navy pilot, is leaving for a six-month deployment on an aircraft carrier. Each day he is gone, she removes one link from the paper chain he made for her, so that she can mark the days until his return. When she makes a friend whose dad has also shipped out, she realizes that she is not the only one who feels like she does. My Red Balloon By Eve Bunting www.militaryfamilybooks. com (ages 3-12) A boy takes his red balloon to greet his Navy dad, who has been away at sea for months. This story shows the joy felt when loved ones come home after serving our country.
AGES AND STAGES: HOW PARENTS CAN HELP CHILDREN DURING DEPLOYMENT AGE
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Infant to 2 years old
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3 - 5 years old
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Confusion Irritation Surprised Neglected –less attention from deployed parent • Guilt –blaming self for causing parent to leave • Fear – the deployed parent will never return
• Learn to ignore attention getting behaviors such as whining and be sure to give plenty of attention as soon as the attention –getting behavior stops. • Be careful not to excuse unacceptable behaviors that are not normally tolerated. • Keep the rules and routines consistent. • Make more time for hugs and cuddles. • Talk about why the deployed parent has to go away. • Talk about things that keep everyone safe. Be careful not to say, “Nothing bad will happen,” because you cannot guarantee that.
6 - 12 years old
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Sadness Anger Separation anxiety Guilt Loneliness Worry or fear
• Be a good role model by demonstrating good coping techniques and expressing your feelings. • Talk with your child’s teachers about the deployment. Let them know when it will begin/end. Discuss behavioral and academic concerns. • Help your child express their feelings creatively through art or writing. • Discover their interests; know their friends and invite them over to your house. • Provide additional adult relationships.
13- 18 years old.
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Sadness Fear of parent’s rejection Anger or resentment Worry Denial about their own feelings.
• Watch for signs of depression (rapid weight loss/gain, changes in sleep patterns, interests, energy level, and ability to concentrate). • Work on building mutual respect. • Allow your teen to make more of their own decisions. • Choose battles carefully. Try not to criticize music, friends, hairstyles and clothing. • Establish clear limits on things like dating and curfews. • Remember that they are still children and need guidance. • Have your own adult support system and do not rely on your children for support. • Provide additional adult relationships with aunts/uncles, coaches, friends or teachers. • Keep communication open. Teenagers will frequently open up while driving or doing chores. • Listen more often that you talk.
Restlessness Irritation Fear and/or confusion Anxiousness Frustration
Be patient Hold your baby more often. Maintain a routine Record the deployed parent singing, talking and/or reading because it will keep the parent’s voice familiar.
Submitted by Navy Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Guam
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SCHOOL TRANSITION SUPPORT AYUDUN TINILAIKA GI ESKUELA
many opportunities being afforded to military families and students on Guam.”
Fleet and Family Support Center Instant Friends Club The Instant Friends Club is designed to ease the transition for military school-aged children 6-17 years old, accompanying their sponsor (parents/guardian) to Guam. The program encourages correspondence between children living on Guam and the incoming child (ren). If you know of anyone moving to Guam soon and they would like to have an Instant Friend, please have their parent contact the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at (671) 333-2056/57 or via email ffscguam@ fe.navy.mil. We are excited to hear from you!
STUDENT 2 STUDENT (S2S) GUAM HIGH SCHOOL/MILITARY INTERSTATE CHILDREN’S COMPACT COMMISSION (MIC3) STUDENT 2 STUDENT (S2S) AND JUNIOR STUDENT 2 STUDENT (JS2S)
All 50 states have signed the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and DoDEA follows the guidelines of the Compact. The goal of the compact is to replace the widely varying policies affecting transitioning military students. The compact leverages consistency: • It uses a comprehensive approach that provides a consistent policy in every school district and in every state that chooses to join. • The compact addresses key educational transition issues encountered by military families including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility and graduation. • Children of active duty members of the uniformed services, National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders, and members or veterans who are medically discharged or retired for one year are eligible for assistance under the compact. For more information visit www.mic3.net
Most military-connected students move six to nine times during their school years. Feeling like the perpetual “new kid” can be stressful – just finding someone to eat lunch with can make a difference. DoDEA Guam offers studentcentered and student-led programs at the middle and high school levels to ease transitions, and create a positive environment. Encouraging 100% acceptance is a hallmark of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) successful program. The groups welcome incoming students to their new school, and helps departing students prepare for their next school. Submitted by JRM Regional School Liaison Officer February 8, 2018 Mr. Rick Masters, MIC3 Legal Counsel, received a detailed tour from two of the Student 2 Student (S2S) students at DoDEA’s Guam High School and got their perspective for transitioning students. Mr. Masters commented, “My student guides were both knowledgeable and friendly exponents of the quality of the education program and extremely informative of the 8
Alexia Brown (S2S Student) and Aria Palaganas provided a brief overview to Mr. Rick Masters (MIC3), sharing what the Guam High School S2S program offers for new students and for students PCSing out.
their friends who will be leaving. The moving kits have cards their classmates can sign and they can take that to their next location. A4L is a comprehensive program designed to be student-led. The experience is positive for both the students giving the kits and the students receiving the kits.
PREPARING TO PCS WITH K-12 CHILDREN?
Compiled by School Liaison Officers
Written and Submitted by: Ms. Denise Chargualaf, Guam High School S2S Adviser On February 8, 2018 the Guam High School S2S students hosted a breakfast for all students new to GHS since November 2017. The morning started out with an amusing game of “Telephone” where students had to pass a message from one person to the other. The message at the end of the line was compared to the original message and words really did get lost in translation. The students discussed how that game could relate to transitioning to a new place and not understand the culture or environment. They also talked about how bad it would be if no one took the time to show them their new environment or befriend them. After the ice breaker, students were invited to indulge in all types of breakfast items, both savory and sweet. S2S members then sat with the new students and bonded over breakfast. S2S is based around “Facts, Food and Fun”. A great time was had by all!
JUNIOR STUDENT 2 STUDENT (JS2S) MCCOOL SCHOOL New Junior Student 2 Student team members are trained to give school tours to incoming students to help them feel welcomed and connected to the school. JS2S team members continue to help new students by talking with them, sitting at lunch and just being a friend.
ANCHORED4LIFE (A4L) – MOVING KIT By School Liaison Officer
As students prepare to transition to their parents’ next location, the Counselors also known as the Anchored4Life Advisers assist A4L Student Team Leaders and other students with presenting moving kits to
The following resources are offered to assist you with a smooth school transition. For more information, contact your local School Liaison Officers at 671-339-5238 or 671-349-6251 or email sloguam@fe.navy.mil. • DoDEA Guam Schools offer Accelerated Withdrawal if PCSing 20 instructional days or less prior to the end of the semester in order to receive credit. School Principal’s prior approval and student completion of school work are required. • School Liaison Officer Directory: www.dodea.edu/ partnership. View the Directory for a contact who can answer questions about local area school systems at your next duty station. • Research K-12 schools: www.schoolquest.org or www. greatschools.org • School Moves Checklist: http://nbg.militarymwrguam. com/school-liaison-officer Scroll to School Liaison Brochure. • Relocating with K-12 children with special needs: https://www.schoolquest.org/resource-library/ resource/moving-special-needs, http://www.dodea. edu/Curriculum/specialEduc/relocation.cfm, http:// www.militaryonesource.mil/efmp • Military One Source Installation Locator for installation specific information: http://www.militaryonesource. mil/ • Interstate Compact for Educational Opportunities for Military Children provides for uniform treatment of military children transferring between school districts and states: http://mic3.net/assets/one-pager-parentsand-schools.pdf • Military Youth on the Move: http://www. militaryonesource.mil/family-and-relationships/ military-youth-on-the-move • Military Kids Connect: http://militarykidsconnect.dcoe. mil/ • DoD Child Care Website to Ease Moving Transitions MilitaryChildCare.com (MCC) for families to manage request for care process, and programs and for the waitlist. • Anxiety in Kids and Teens: http://www.heysigmund. com/anxiety-in-kids/ 9
PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION DINAñA PARA I EDUKASIÓN I FAMGUON
LEARNABRATION: A CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE AND HISTORY
Submitted by Regional School Liaison Officer and Mr. Jacob Dowdell, Teacher/Learnabration Director Andersen Elementary School (AES) hosted its 10th annual Learnabration event. There were about 30 volunteers who assisted with various responsibilities and/or presented 15 minute briefs to 2nd-5th graders highlighting
JUNIOR PAINTING CLASS HELD AT ANDERSEN ARTS AND CRAFTS Written by Syomi Dodd
Materials (paint, brushes, canvas, apron, instruction) were provided. Our awesome instructor, Ms. Nuttiya, diligently provided step-by-step guidance on a preselected painting and also encouraged each child to paint in their own way. Participants had fun learning about colors, developed coordination skills with step instruction/techniques and created their own “Mushroom” masterpiece to take home. This class was fortunate; Panda Express Mascot visited and gave each participant a gift bag, free meal coupon and cookies.
contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. This 10th year Learnabration was a major success and showed a continued partnership between the schools, School Liaison Officer and the military community.
MCCOOL ELEMENTARY/ MIDDLE SCHOOL TREE OF HOPE PROJECT OF GIVING
Written and Photos by School Liaison Officer
Submitted by: McCool Assistant Principal
Elementary/Middle
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During February’s Dental Hygiene month, Naval Dental Clinic personnel visited McCool Elementary School Kindergarten Classrooms on Naval Base Guam to share information about good dental hygiene. 10
The Counselors encouraged students to give gifts to children in the local community who were less fortunate. Children were eager to provide gifts and wrap them. They had discussions about “giving” and why they were willing to give. Some of the students wanted to give to others instead of waiting to receive a gift. One child stated, “I will tell my mom to buy for this person and she won’t have to buy for me.” This showed the true meaning of hope and the spirit of giving. Parents and other service members also volunteered to wrap and deliver to the children in the community.
COMMAND, SCHOOL, COMMUNITY
ATORIDAT I MILITAT, I ESKUELA, YAN I KOMUNIDAD WELCOME TO GUAM ORIENTATION AND ISLAND TOUR To assist in-bound service members and families, the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) provides a monthly Welcome to Guam Orientation (WTGO) and Island Tour. WTGO introduces services and resources available on Naval Base Guam and in the local community. The island tour provides information on the history and culture of Guam. It is an opportunity to experience some of the island’s beautiful and historical sites. For more information or to register, please call FFSC at 333-2056.
better world. In discussing a February service project, the students decided they wanted to help brighten the lives of children who were forced to leave their homes. NJHS students pose with their February community service project. They donated treats and created 50 Valentine goodie bags for children staying at the Alee Shelter, a home for battered women and children. This marks the second year NJHS has worked to brighten the lives of those staying at the shelter.
TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PROCLAMATION
Written by Emma Sheedy, Guam High School Student
RIGHT START ORIENTATION AND INFORMATION FAIR FOR NEWCOMERS Airman and Family Readiness Center (AFRC) offers Right Start Orientation and combined Information Fair is on the second Tuesday of every month to assist incoming service members with information for resources and services available on Andersen Air Force Base. Right Start will take place on Andersen Air Force Base in the Consolidated Support Center (building 22026), room #141. For more information or to register, please call AFRC at 366-8136.
ANDERSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL NJHS COMPLETES A SWEET PROJECT
Photo and caption by Suzette Nelson, NJHS Advisory One pillar of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is service. Members are committed to volunteering to help others and using their talents and resources to create a
Guam High School Journalism Class and Panther News Network Video link: https://www.youtube.com/user/ DoDEAGuamDistrict The island’s military leadership declared February 2018 as Teen Dating Awareness month. On February 8, Rear Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, Joint Region Marinas, along with Commanding Officer H.E. Sholley, U.S. Naval Base Guam; and Commander J.O. Almosara, 36 MDG 36th Wing signed for all Navy and Air Force personnel and families to increase their participation in preventing teen dating violence in hope to strengthen the Joint Region Marianas community. “I speak to every single person that comes to work at this Joint Region Marinas Headquarters and I start every one of those interviews by explaining that I expect respect to be the foundation of every encounter with any encounter. People that come to work are deserving of respect and dignity,” said RDML Shoshana Chatfield, Joint Region Marianas. “This is an opportunity to make our community aware of what teen dating violence is and an opportunity for prevention.” said Col. Joel Almosara, Andersen Air Force Base 36 Medical Group. The proclamation is put forth to support students, 11
families, neighbors and friends throughout the Navy and Air Force communities and supply resources that are available. Support can be found at Navy Fleet and Family at 333-9827/8 or Air Force Family Advocacy at 366-5167. Partnerships are being created with leadership, social service agencies, schools, faith-based communities, civic organizations, and law enforcement agencies to ensure teen dating violence is addressed and prevented. This included Guam High School’s journalism class that covered the event. “Help is available. Help may be as close as a confidant or friend. Help might be available through Fleet and Family, mentor, teacher, guidance counselor… law enforcement. When in doubt, ask!” Capt Hans Sholley, Naval Base Guam Commanding Officer.
NEW PARENT SUPPORT HOME VISITATION PROGRAM’S FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE
Congratulations to Caiden C.! He is McCool Elementary/Middle School school-wide Geography Bee champion! He will take a series of tests to qualify for the National Geography Bee in Washington D.C.! Good luck, Caiden!
Submitted by NJROTC CDR Bowling The Guam High School NJROTC Drill Team performed a drill exhibition at the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Guam Congress Building on December 1, 2017.
FFSC’s New Parent Support Program professionals can help fathers improve their parenting skills in the privacy of their own home and learn new ways of keeping their children safe. Be the dad your child deserves! To learn ways to strengthen the bond with your child and strategies on how to overcome the challenges of raising young children in a military lifestyle, contact your NBG New Parent Support Home Visitor or any of the helpful staff at the FFSC.
MCCOOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – SPELLING BEE WINNERS 2018
Submitted by McCool Elementary/Middle School Assistant Principal McCool Elementary School First graders celebrated 101 days of school! Look who came to visit!
1st Place - Daniel (DJ) C. - 4th Grade 2nd Place - Nestor M. - 5th Grade 3rd Place - Annette L. - 8th Grade 12
CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRÅMAN FAMAGU’ON
GABBY DOUGLAS OLYMPIAN MEDALIST VISITED NAVAL BASE GUAM AND ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE CYP
Written and Submitted by: Arnel Tanaliga, NBG Youth Sports and Fitness Coordinator, Photo by Amber McCoic Naval Base Guam & Andersen Air Force Base Child and Youth Programs were honored to have Ms. Gabby Douglas as a guest. Gabby Douglas is a famous Olympian who competed and medaled in the sport of gymnastics. She was able to meet and greet with many adoring fans as well as complete private clinics with current gymnastics students who are part of the CYP gymnastics program. The clinic was led by Gabby where she was able to fully interact with the kids and teach several gymnastics moves. The kids were excited and absorbed all the knowledge Gabby was able to present to them.
YOUTH & TEEN CENTER, BLDG FH-01 6PM-6AM | $25 OMP is an annual world wide event for teens of all services to connect and participate in a fun-filled night with activities and challenges. Open to all Active Duty, DoD Civilians & Contractor dependents. For more information: 339-6410/11 www.militarymwrguam.com
MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD CARNIVAL! HOSTED BY ANDERSEN CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM… On Saturday, 7 April, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Andersen Youth Center… Enjoy FREE carnival games, rides and performances by our youth, music, static displays, information booths and lots of fun. For more information, call 366-3490. Naval Base Guam Child and Youth Program will host a Family Carnival on April 27. For more information, call 5641844/5.
Must be registered with Child & Youth Programs to participate at the facility functions.
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SPECIAL NEEDS SYSTEM NAVIGATION ESPESIAT NA EDUKASIÓN PARA I ESTUDIANTE AWESOME SPECIALIZED TRAINING OF MILITARY PARENTS (STOMP) WORKSHOP FOR GUAM DOD FAMILIES Written by School Liaison Officers Photos by Lydia Broussard/Amber McCoic
On January 18 and 19, 2018, School Liaison Officers brought STOMP Workshop to Guam to support military parents and DoD Affiliated members who have children with special needs. CAPT Hans Sholley, Commanding Officer, Naval Base Guam gave heartfelt and motivating remarks to the participants gathered at the 2-day Workshop held at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Guam. Registration was open to all military service members, dependents, DOD cardholders.
that military families may be eligible for. I was very impressed and I would attend again.” ITC Sean Harty, USS Frank Cable (AS-40). “The best training for families with special education needs in Guam” Wendy Barquero, military spouse and mom of son diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. “The STOMP Workshop is an invaluable resource for any military family with children with special needs. I wish we had attended a STOMP Workshop earlier in our children’s education. The tools learned during the workshop will not only help my family, but I now can better advise those that work with me.” Chief Joseph Thomas, EODMU-5 “The STOMP Workshop was very informative and helpful with understanding what my child needed to help him succeed due to his challenges with behavior and emotional disorders. I now feel I have the knowledge and understanding of what he is entitled to and how I can advocate for my child so he does get what he needs and deserves.” Crystal Brown, MSgt, USAF
A total of 38 attendees (24 parents and 14 professionals) participated in the workshop which nearly doubled the number of participants in the Oct 2016 STOMP workshop. Parents expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to increase their knowledge and learn more ways to become stronger advocates for their children. We were fortunate to also have professionals from within DoDEA Guam schools and other agencies that were able to add specifics that were more in line with the military community on Guam. The STOMP trainers kept the participants actively engaged both days. The two trainers worked well together as a team and did a great job making STOMP a memorable experience for everyone. Additionally, SLOs invited installation and off-base community groups to host information outreach tables and provided brochures and flyers to inform the workshop participants of relevant resources. Feedback from participants was extremely positive! “Great training and a great place to network with families and professionals. They also covered programs 14
“This STOMP Workshop provided a wonderful opportunity for parents and professionals to learn with and from one another to better serve our students with special needs.” Margaret Murray, DoDEA Guam Special Education Instructional Systems Specialist “Workshops and trainings like this not only help the immediate families and professionals involved, but aid in furthering awareness and potential change in the community. “ A flower blooms by changing the environment it grows in , not by changing the flower” Alexander Den Heijer - I will definitely attend another STOMP Training as well as promote it and encourage other parents to take advantage of this great resource!” Ramon and Liz Calvo, parents of child with Autism. Active Duty U.S. Coast Guard. “The STOMP Workshop was very informative and also reinforced what I already knew. The best part was the networking with other parents and professionals. I feel like I’m armed to be able to help my child continue to develop successfully!” Josephine Blas, mother of autistic son, Member Guam Air National Guard, President Autism Community Together Guam.
HOMESCHOOL LINKAGE SUPPORT
AYUDUN EDUKASIÓN PARA I FAMAGUON GI GIMA
DID YOU KNOW?
DoDEA schools serve eligible home school children of military families.
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools offer eligible homeschooled children the opportunity to take one or more classes and/or to use or receive “auxiliary services”. However, homeschoolers must meet the same eligibility requirements as dependents enrolled in the DoDEA schools. Auxiliary services include the use of academic resources (including scheduled standardized tests, etc.), access to the library (information center), afterhours use of school facilities, participation in music, sports, and other extracurricular and interscholastic activities. • READ DoDEA’s DTM 16-E-001 Home-School-Students Dec 19, 2016 http://www.dodea.edu/upload/16-E001-Home-School-Students-DTM.PDF • BRING a copy of the military sponsor’s orders (and page 2 for Navy) and the dependent’s proof of identity such as birth certificate, passport, DoD identification card to the school to establish eligibility. • CONTACT the DoDEA School in your area for specific information and to sign up.
For more information about DoDEA Schools in Guam view www.dodea.edu/pacific/guam. Or call or view on Facebook the following schools in Guam. Andersen Elementary: 366-1511 Andersen Middle School: 366-3880 McCool Elementary/Middle School: 339-8676 Guam High School: 344-7410
HOME SCHOOL SUPPORT CONTACTS IN GUAM: Navy Homeschool Group Point of Contact: Email: syan.ourso@yahoo.com Facebook: Guam Military Christian Homeschoolers Facebook: Guam Christian Homeschool Co-op- GCHC Andersen AFB Homeschool Group Point of Contact: Email: mcole646@gmail.com Facebook: Andersen AFB Homeschool Group Guam Home School Association: http://www.guam-hsa.org Email: guamhsa@gmail.com Guam Homeschool Resource Center: www.guamhomeschool.com Email: guamhomeschool@gmail.com Phone: (671) 483-3748 15
JOINT REGION MARIANAS | SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICERS Lydia Broussard
Barbara Askey
Regional School Liaison Officer NSA Andersen (Teen Center Bldg) 1605 Santa Rosa Blvd Andersen AFB, Guam 96543 671-349-6251 or DSN 315-349-6678 Email: sloguam@fe.navy.mil
Naval Base Guam School Liaison Officer Naval Base Guam (School Age Care Bldg) 1982B Haputo Road Santa Rita, Guam 96915, AP 96540 671-339-5238 or DSN 315-339-5238
LOCATE US ONLINE!
sloguam@fe.navy.mil http://nbg.militarymwrguam.com/school-liaison-officer http://aafb.militarymwrguam.com/child-youth/school-liaison-officer
SCHOOL LIAISON DIRECTORY: dodea.edu/partnership
A WORLDWIDE NETWORK OF SCHOOL LIAISONS TO ASSIST MILITARY FAMILIES. (joint base School Liaisons listed under lead service)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Andersen Elementary School (AES): AES Shakespeare's Treehouse Drama Department presents Disney's “The Lion King Jr.”… FREE! Performances: May 4th at 6:00 pm, May 5th at 12:00pm (for 5 years and Older Only) Field Day - AES Campus, June 1, 2018 All Day Andersen Middle School (AMS): STEM Career Day; May 9, 2018, 8:00-10:00am Literacy Palooza, May 31, 2018, 12:30-2:15pm 8th Grade Farewell; June 14, 2018, 8:00-10:00am Guam High School (GHS): Spring Senior Team Building Trip (all morning); April 12, 2018 Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony (Graduation); June 8, 2018; 5:00pm McCool Elementary/Middle School: STEM Science Fair; April 17, 2018 Middle School Band Concert; May 8, 2018 Academic Fair; May 10, 2018 8th Grade End of year Awards; June 14, 2018 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SY 17/18: JUNE 14, 2018 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SY 18/19: AUGUST 27, 2018 DoDEA Guam School offices are open during summer months. Register your children as soon as possible. SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS (AREA CODE 671): Andersen Elementary (PreK - 5th grades): 366-1511 Andersen Middle (6th - 8th grades): 366-3880 Guam High (9th - 12th grades): 344-7410 Mccool Elementary/Middle (PreK - 8th grades): 339-8676 Community Superintendent's Guam Field Office: 344-9578