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. JAN - MAR 2018
Did You Know? School Liaisons help connect Military Families, Commands and K-12 Schools
School Liaisons... •Inform and advise commanders and their staff. •Assist parents by providing information, making referrals, educating and empowering parents to navigate the education system. •Interface/collaborate with educators and support services on and off-base as needed.
Core Services •School Transition Support •Deployment Support •Special Education System Navigation •Communications: Installation, School, Community •Home School Linkage Support •Partnerships in Education •Post Secondary Preparation
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January 2018 - March 2018 2 About School Liaison Officers 4 Post-Secondary Preparation 6 Deployment Support
6 School Transition Support 8 Partnerships in Education
10 Command, School, Community 12 Child & Youth Programs
15 Special Education System Navigation 15 Homeschool Linkage
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POST-SECONDARY PREPARATION
PREPARASION PARA I LA GRADU EDUKASION I MANTAK’HILU PREPARING FOR COLLEGE The U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid provides checklists for students and parents at elementary, middle and high school levels. It’s never too early to start preparing for college! The following are excerpts from College Preparation Checklists. For complete checklists from U.S. Department of Education go to https://studentaid.ed.gov.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHECKLIST STUDENTS TO DO: □ Do your best in school. □ Read a lot. □ Have fun learning!
TO EXPLORE: □ Visit www.kids.gov to learn about jobs and to find fun online games. □ Check out the Kids’ Zone at nces.ed.gov/nceskids if you like such games as puzzles and math teasers. PARENTS TO DO: □ Help your kindergartner develop an interest in reading by reading aloud to him or her. □ Check your child’s homework and follow his or her progress in school by looking at report cards and attending teacher conferences. □ Start saving for your child’s college education. Learn about the tax advantages of state-offered college savings plans and prepaid tuition plans at www.collegesavings.org TO EXPLORE: □ Read Saving Early = Saving Smart! at StudentAid.gov /resources#saving-early. This handout explains why it’s never too early to save money for college and how to use such resources as college savings plans and federal student aid. □ Check out Helping Your Child Become a Reader at www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/hyc.html for advice on how to create a foundation for learning for children up to age 6.
JUNIOR HIGH / MIDDLE SCHOOL CHECKLIST
STUDENTS TO DO: □ Think about college as an important part of your future. Discuss your thoughts and ideas with your family and with people at school. □ Start saving for college if you haven’t already. □ Take challenging and interesting classes to prepare for high school.
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□ Ask your parent or guardian to help you research which high schools or special programs will most benefit your interests. □ Develop strong study habits. □ Do your best in school and on standardized tests. If you are having difficulty, don’t give up—get help from a teacher, tutor, or mentor. □ Become involved in school- or community-based activities that let you explore your interests and learn new things. □ Speak with adults, such as your teacher, school counselor or librarian, relatives, or family friends, who you think have interesting jobs. Ask them what they like about their job and what education they needed for it. TO EXPLORE: □ Find out why you should prepare for college now at StudentAid.gov/prepare. □ Browse My Future, My Way: First Steps Toward College, a workbook for middle and junior high school students, at StudentAid.gov/resources#my-future. PARENTS TO DO: □ Use FAFSA4caster at fafsa.gov to find out how much federal student aid your child might receive. This information will help you plan ahead. □ Continue saving for your child’s college education. If you have not opened a savings account, you can find information about tax advantages and links to state plans at www.collegesavings.org. □ Talk to your child about his or her interests and help match those interests with a college major and career. □ Help your child develop good study habits, such as studying at the same time and place every day and having the necessary materials to complete assignments. □ Stay in contact with your child’s teachers and counselor so that they can let you know about any changes in your child’s behavior or schoolwork. □ Keep an eye on your child’s grades, and help him or her find tutoring assistance, if necessary. TO EXPLORE: □ Get tips from the following documents at www.ed.gov/ parents/academic/help/hyc.html: --Helping Your Child With Homework offers suggestions on how to empower your child to successfully complete assignments. --Helping Your Child Through Early Adolescence addresses issues that parents of 10- to 14-year-olds generally find most challenging. □ Browse Parent Power at www.ed.gov/parents/ academic/help/parentpower/booklet.pdf for ideas to help you support your child as he or she transitions into high school.plans and federal student aid. □ Check out Helping Your Child Become a Reader at www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/hyc.html for advice on how to create a foundation for learning for children
up to age 6. The publication provides a list of resources for parents and includes activities that turn daily routines into learning experiences.
TO EXPLORE: □ Check out KnowHow2Go: The Four Steps to College, at www.knowhow2go.org for more advice on actions you can take as you start thinking about education beyond high school. □ Get answers to common questions about college by watching our videos on the “Prepare for College” playlist at www.YouTube.com/FederalStudentAid. □ Learn about managing your money in the “High School Youth” section of www.mymoney.gov /Pages/for-youth.aspx.
HIGH SCHOOL CHECKLIST
STUDENTS TO DO: □ Work with a parent to estimate your potential financial aid using FAFSA4caster at fafsa.gov, and continue to save for college. □ Take challenging classes in core academic subjects. Most colleges require four years of English, at least three years of social studies (history, civics, geography, economics, etc.), three years of math, and three years of science. Many require two years of a foreign language. Round out your course load with classes in computer science and the arts. □ Stay involved in school- or community-based activities that interest you or let you explore career interests. Consider working or volunteering. Remember that it’s quality—not quantity—that counts. □ Talk to your school counselor and other mentors about education after high school. Your counselor can answer questions about what classes to take in high school, how to sign up for standardized tests, and where to get money for college.
PARENTS TO DO: □ Continue to talk to your child about college plans as if he or she will definitely go to college. □ Keep an eye on your child’s study habits and grades. Stay involved. □ Encourage your child to take Advanced Placement courses or other challenging classes. □ Add to your child’s college savings account regularly. TO EXPLORE: □ Explore StudentAid.gov/parent for information on saving for college, borrowing for college, applying for financial aid, getting tax benefits to help make college affordable, and more.
THINK YOU CAN GET A GOOD JOB NOW?
$124,904
Sure, maybe you could, but a college degree will make your chances even better. Check out the earnings and unemployment rates for people 25 years and older with different levels of education:
$105,456 $88,036 $74,308
$43,056
$48,984
$48,152
$52,364
$30,108
Mean (average) earnings in 2014 Level of education completed
Less than a high school diploma
High school graduate, no college
Some college, no degree
Unemployment rate in 2014 6.0%
6.0%
Occupational program (career school)
4.3%
9.0% Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, unpublished tables 2015
Associate degree (academic program)
4.6%
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
3.5%
2.8%
Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D.)
2.1%
Professional degree (e.g., M.D., J.D.)
1.9%
DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT AYUDU PARA I MAN APATTÁO
DEPLOYMENT TIPS FROM SCHOOL AGE CARE Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC) supported Naval Base Guam School Age Care (SAC) children and youth who created a play to express their emotions and positive actions to take when a parent deploys. Photos by Ms. Barbara Askey, NBG School Liaison Officer.
SCHOOL TRANSITION SUPPORT AYUDUN TINILAIKA GI ESKUELA ANCHORED4LIFE Anchored4Life (A4L) Annual Refresher Training was held for McCool Elementary School and Andersen Elementary, and initial training for Naval Base Guam Child and Youth Programs in Sep/Oct 2017. Anchored 4 Life (A4L) is a student led club with selected student Team Leaders and oversight by a school advisor. Goal of A4L Club is to help children and youth to better connect with peers and community during transitions such as PCS moves, Deployments, Reintegration and Reunion, grief and loss and divorce. A4L Team of students lead the A4L Club and choose to implement club features such as giving a tour, sharing positive and inspiring quotes with the site, giving special kits for support during transitions, teaching transition and resiliency skills, engaging in service projects for the community, support through monthly meetings and a new quarterly showcase. Anchored 4 Life is a CNIC funded program designed to build confident leaders who inspire others by contributing to a caring and supportive environment. Here is what some of the student Team Leaders say about the A4L Club: “I like helping people who are moving from McCool School and coming to
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McCool School. I like to give them the kits and I like to tell them about the things in moving kit and the welcome kit.” - Edward N., 3rd grader and McCool School A4L Team Leader “I feel great when I help comfort people!” - Kai D., 4th grader and Andersen Elementary School A4L Team Leader “I like seeing the energizing eyes of those who come to McCool School who are welcomed and treated as family.” - Ruby H., 5th grader and McCool School A4L Team Leader “I like that we get to help our peers with deployment and being new.” - Trey B., 5th grader and Andersen Elementary School A4L Team Leader “I like giving the moving kits to kids.” - Natalie R. 4th grader and Naval Base Guam School Age-Care (SAC) A4L Team Leader “I like giving the moving kits to kids and showing the new kids around SAC.” - Farrah T. 5th grader and Naval Base Guam School Age-Care (SAC) A4L Team Leader Compiled by School Liaison Officers
STUDENT TO STUDENT (S2S) On November 16, 2017, Guam High School Student 2 Student members trained selected new members to help students transitioning to Guam High School to feel welcomed and accepted and students who are leaving Guam High School to feel comfortable and confident transitioning to a new school. Training of new S2S Team members included presentations and games. Topics included Getting to Know Yourself, Sympathy/Empathy, Communicate, Team Building, Leadership and Goals for the Club. Mr. Brad Ficek, Naval Base Guam (NBG) Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Youth Director, came over to support the training by talking with students about the opportunities at the Teen Centers. Written and photos by School Liaison Officer
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PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION DINAñA PARA I EDUKASIÓN I FAMGUON PUMPKIN DROP PARTNERSHIP FOR STEM SUPPORT The Guam High School Pumpkin Drop is an annual event held at DoDEA Guam High School in partnership with Naval Facilities Marianas (NAVFAC Marianas) Public Works Department in support of Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The event provides students the opportunity to put the principles they have learned in their physics classes to work by engineering contraptions to protect pumpkins from being smashed by drops up to 50 feet high. Every year, NAVFAC Marianas assists with the event by providing bucket trucks to reach the required heights and personnel who engage with student teams regarding lessons learned. In addition to the engineering component, Guam High School students are also involved in other capacities. School journalism and broadcasting students engage in event coverage and interviews with teachers, military personnel and students. Digital publishing students create Pumpkin Drop promotional posters. The school’s Green Club collects and recycles the Pumpkin Drop materials. Overall approximately 25% of the student population is directly involved. A BIG thank you to the volunteers from NAVFAC Marianas, NBG and Seabees. Compiled by Naval Base Guam School Liaison Officer Photos by Mr. Frank Whitman, NAVFAC Marianas Public Affairs Assistant
GUAM HIGH SCHOOL MEET & GREET PARTNERSHIP FOR POST-SECONDARY SUPPORT Guam High School Meet & Greet is an annual event where Navy Civil Engineer Corps Officers, Seabees, and other service members speak to high school students about their military careers (i.e. how they prepared for their career, prior/current billets, duty stations, deployments, etc.). Fifty DoDEA Guam High School students met with 10 Navy Service Members from Naval Base Guam Public Works Department, NAVFAC Marianas and other departments. The Service members spoke about their path to college and to their current career in the Navy. The guest speakers talked about what motivated them towards their path such as travel, relationships and what they wanted in life or viewed as important. The speakers encouraged students to seek out and apply for scholarships. Thank you volunteers for making a difference in the lives of young people: LTJG Grounds LT Olaes LT Kim LT Dahms
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BU2 Mcevoy MC2 Washington BU2 Kvaley LCDR Suter
LT Bozek CAPT Sholley
Compiled by NBG School Liaison Officer
USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) SERVICE MEMBERS VOLUNTEER AT MCCOOL SCHOOL November 2, 2017: USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) service members volunteered at McCool Elementary/ Middle School. They read to children, supported PE, culture program, robotics and art classes. Volunteers also gave presentations in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) class and interacted with students during lunch and recess. A special lunch buffet provided by the teachers thanked volunteers for their contributions at the school and for their military service.
Written and photos by NBG School Liaison Officer
ON BOARD THE USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) On November 2, 2017, Seventy-six 8th graders from CDR William C. McCool Middle School participated in a study trip to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Carrier Strike Group visiting Apra Harbor Guam. Students were able to talk with the sailors from both the Nimitz class carrier and the embarked Carrier Air Wing (CAW) 17. Students learned about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) related careers in the U.S. Navy as well as getting a taste of shipboard life in the Navy. Students were given an exciting tour by the sailors who shared their experiences about life at sea. This day was truly an eye opening experience for the 8th grade students who were able to get a glimpse of the vital mission of the professional sailors in the U.S. Navy and naval aviation in particular. Written by Dr. Gina A Gonzales, McCool School Teacher of Science 8 /AVID 7/ STEM 7/8
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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 333-2056. Upcoming schedule: January 18-19, February 15-16, and March 15-16
RIGHT START ORIENTATION AND INFORMATION FAIR FOR NEWCOMERS Airman and Family Readiness Center 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.
Numerous grade levels sang and performed a variety of patriotic songs. The Veterans within the community as well as the Veterans at AES were all recognized. A few of the AES staff members who are also Veterans said a few words recognizing our Veterans within the community. This event appeared to be very well received. Photo shared from Dr. Justin Treisch, Assistant Principal, AES. Andersen Elementary School (AES) will be hosting a “Night of The Arts” event on March 22, 2018 at AES in the Dolphin Theater. This event will showcase artwork created by all AES students. This event will also include artwork created by our very own faculty members. Dr. Justin Treisch, Assistant Principal, AES.
FEEDING THE HOMELESS Andersen Middle School’s Society of Teens That Care and National Junior Honor Society Feed the Hungry/ Homeless of Guam on Thanksgiving (Nov 23, 2017). Andersen Middle School Counselor, Norma Jao and Military Family Life Counselor, Christina Camacho shared photos.
Upcoming schedule: January 9, February 13, and March 13
ANDERSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VETERAN’S DAY PROGRAM Andersen Elementary School (AES) held a Veteran’s Day celebration on Nov. 9, 2017 in order to pay tribute to our Veterans and thank them for their selfless service. Thirty-five (35) teens, parents, and advisors of Andersen Middle School volunteered in an event, led by the Salvation Army that served a thanksgiving feast to almost 2,000 of Guam’s homeless population. The students served alongside Senator Frank B. Aguon, Jr.
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Members of the Society of Teens That Care and National Junior Honor Society represented the school in full force and worked selflessly to serve the homeless community. Kudos to our kids and their parents for taking time out during Thanksgiving to give back to the community!! The community is truly humbled by their gratitude… and because their community involvement was a HUGE success, the school and the clubs have been recognized in the Guam media. See links at right:
GUAM R.O.C.S. (REACHING OUT COMBINING SOCIETY) A place where those that have similar hobbies can find each other. This may be an opportunity for children to also create/connect with others based on their hobbies. View the most current clubs at www.andersen.af.mil/ GuamROCS. To create a club, email 36wg.Guam. ROCS@us.af.mil with the name of the club and contact information!
Guam Pacific Daily News: http://www.guampdn.com/ story/news/2017/11/23/21st-annual-thanksgiving-feastfeeds-hundreds/891015001
If you’d like start or lead a club, let us know! For current clubs & descriptions
Andersen.af.mil/GuamROCS
or send us an email!
36wg.Guam.ROCS@us.af.mil
DODEA IS NOW HIRING! WWW.USAJOBS.GOV WWW.DODEA.EDU/PACIFIC/OFFICES/HR/INDEX.CFM
Pacific_DirectorsOfficePersonnel@pac.dodea.edu For questions about Substitute Teaching positions in Guam, contact one of the DoDEA Schools in Guam or call 344-9578. Guam Daily Post: https://www.postguam.com/news/ local/kindness-at-the-front-line/article_3364dcde-cff811e7-854b-775060dad897.html Salvation Army Guam Face Book: https://www. facebook.com/salvationarmygu
Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo assisted Andersen Middle School students serve others.
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CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRÅMAN FAMAGU’ON HELPING STAFF LEARN AND GROW AT CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
ANDERSEN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER ACCREDITATION
The Child Development Hafa Adai from Andersen Associate (CDA) Child Development Credential is the most center, the center widely recognized applied for and received credential in early a Validator visit from the childhood education NAEYC Academy. The and is a key stepping accreditation guidelines stone on the path of for the application and career advancement process are a lot higher Pictured left to right: Jillene Sprunk (T&C specialist), Alecia Ford (T&C Specialist), in early childhood than those required by education. The Child Joleen Rabon (CDA), Sara Beth Meno (CDA), Therese Cepeda(CDA), Krissy Gomez local or state regulations (CYP Director), Lianne Nauta (CDA), Lucretia SanNicolas (CDA), Rose Haurillon (CDA) Development Associate and licensing. NAEYC (CDA) Credential is based on a core set of competency is the world’s largest organization working on behalf standards, which guide early care professionals as they of young children. It has nearly 100,000 members. A work toward becoming qualified teachers of young national network of more than 300 local, state, and children. The Council works to ensure that the nationallyregional affiliates. And a growing global alliance of similar transferable CDA is a credible and valid credential, and a requirement for all DOD centers to be Nationally recognized by the profession as a vital part of professional Accredited by NAEYC or similar. development. The National Association for the Education of Young CDAs have knowledge of how to put the CDA Children (NAEYC) Competency Standards into practice and understanding This organization has developed a set of quality 10 of why those standards help children move with success standards of excellence in early childhood education and from one developmental stage to another. Put simply, 400 sub-standards to prove a program meets NAEYC CDAs know how to nurture the emotional, physical, standards. The program must achieve 80% of criteria intellectual, and social development of children. Earning to meet the standards. Once approved, it is a five year the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential has accreditation term and reports must be submitted to many advantages, education credit, advancement in NAEYC every year. The On-Site Visit was completed on your career, and partnership with thousands of other 07 and 08 November by an NAEYC Validator who came professionals who share your knowledge and love for from the US. The Validator spent 60 minutes in randomly children. Becoming a CDA is a big commitment, and that selected classrooms and observed the program to creates confident practitioners with command of today’s determine if the program met all 10 NAEYC standards. best practices for teaching young children. The 10 Standards of High-Quality Early Childhood Here at Naval Base Guam Child and Youth Programs the Education: training staff has been diligently working with our teachers 1. Promote positive relationships for all children and to support the professional development by earning adults to encourage each child’s sense of individual a CDA. Teachers were supported through coaching, worth. knowledge review and an additional set of eyes as they 2. Implement a curriculum that fosters all areas of completed the necessary research and documentation child development: cognitive, emotional, language, needed to obtain a CDA. We have had 6 staff complete the CDA process and are currently working on more. physical, and social. These CDA professionals cannot wait to share all they 3. Use developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate and effective teaching approaches. have learned with both teachers and children at both 4. Provide ongoing assessments of a child’s learning Child Development Centers. and development and communicate the child’s By K. Gomez, NBG CDC Director w/Oversight progress to the family. 5. Promote the nutrition and health of children and protect children and staff from injury and illness.
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6. Employ a teaching staff that has the educational qualifications, knowledge, and professional commitment necessary to promote children’s learning and development and to support families’ diverse needs and interests. 7. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with each child’s family. 8. Establish relationships with and use the resources of the community to support the achievement of program goals. 9. Provide a safe and healthy physical environment. 10. Implement strong personnel, fiscal, and program management policies so that all children, families, and staff have high-quality experiences.
Mr. Lumpkin has educated children of service members in Guam. Mr. Lumpkin shared “I try to push them to the max, to be professional performing artist always encouraging them, to be growing like a tree soaking up the sun expanding and growing tall and be proud of their inheritance.” He went on to say that, “I thank the parents, volunteers, participants, civilian and military leadership and most importantly God, and give him the glory for this opportunity to teach these kids.” The students each received a long-stemmed rose for a job well done as they exited the stage during the roar of applause of the audience.
During the NAEYC Validator close out session with the Andersen 36 FSS Chief, CDC Director and Assistant Director, the Validator indicated that all required criteria were met, there were no safety concerns and there was no missing evidence. The Validator commented that she did not need all the allotted time to go through classroom portfolios and program portfolios because everything was so organized and neat and all in one place. Furthermore, she commented that she very much enjoyed her visit with us and congratulated the team on behalf of the Academy for working hard to achieve the mark of quality. Andersen CDC is currently awaiting the official scores from the NAEYC academy in all 10 standards. The CDC Director indicated that the staff worked very hard and it showed during the Validator’s visit. I am so proud of everyone on the team that made it happen. WAY TO GO ANDERSEN CDC! By H. Rose, Andersen AFB Acting CDC Director
FALL MUSIC RECITAL A group of over fifty aspiring young musicians playing a variety of music performed in front of proud parents smiling with glee at Andersen Air force Base Teen Center on the afternoon of November 18, 2017. The Fall Music Recital presented by the Andersen Child and Youth Program, along with the Youth and Teen Center and Child Development Center. Dressed in their Sunday best, the youngest child being four years old and the oldest being fourteen played various instruments ranging from piano, drums, and sang vocal arrangements. Through each child’s personal struggle, they use music to cope with such issues like the long deployment of a parent, or a challenging learning disability that they are trying to overcome. Mr. Wayne Lumpkin holds various awards and accolades and has performed for U.S. presidents. Since 2009,
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MY EXPERIENCE DIVING WITH CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
YOUTH SPORTS & FITNESS 2017 FALL SOCCER SEASON
This diving experience with Naval Base Guam Teen Program is amazing! You learn so much about the life of divers and what your life would be like with a dive certification. My first breath underwater, was life changing! It has been a really awesome experience. When you dive, it feels like you’re flying the underwater.
Another Fall Soccer season has come to an end and the entire Naval Base Guam Youth Sports Soccer team has gained so much in learning and experience. Volunteer Coaches have done a great job in guiding and teaching their players on how to properly play soccer. This season, players ages ranged from 3-13 years old with Naval Base having a total of ten teams. With ten teams, NBG joined the Triple J Robbie Webber Youth League and competed alongside 100 teams from all around the island of Guam. All ten of NBG’s teams put in many devoted hours practicing and have create their own team unity as well as their own style of playing. Families did a great job supporting the teams with cheers and after game snacks. Congratulations to all the Naval Base Guam Youth Sports Soccer Teams for a great soccer season.
The staff and instructor treated us very respectfully. My instructor and staff were very informative, and if I was ever having trouble with something they always helped. The stuff they teach you during this program helped me understand what is essential to being a diver. Without this program, I would have never accomplished my dream, of becoming a certified diver.
With a couple months break the soccer community can look to join another season this coming spring. Registration is from Dec. 21, 2017 – January 19, 2018 with first practice being on January 30, 2018. Written and Photos by Mr. Arnel Tanaliga
NBG CYP YOUTH SPORTS COACH OF THE QUARTER
By Cameron LeBeau Photos by Angelina Martinez, CYP Teen Employee
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Youth Sports is proud to award Coach Corley Myres for being the Coach of the Quarter. Coach Myres has been a great asset to Youth Sports as he works well with the young players. He is very devoted and passionate about the sport of soccer as well as sharing the love of the sport with his players. For this fall season, Coach Myres volunteered to help coach two soccer teams which are the NBG Thundercats (7-8 years old) & the NBG Flashpoint (11 & up years old). Both the players and coach reacted well to each other and through that they had a successful season. NBG Youth Sports players are looking forward to working with Coach Myres in future. Congratulations Coach Myres!
CAREER AWARENESS AT THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS In November the NBG firemen brought their fire truck to the Child Development Centers for the children to explore. From an early age, children begin noticing their strengths and interests. This is an ideal age to begin exploring different career opportunities. The goals of exposing the children to various careers are to build their confidence. It is important for children to dream big when it comes to their futures. The children were intrigued and asked the firemen great questions about their job and the firetruck.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
ESPESIAT NA EDUKASIÓN PARA I ESTUDIANTE STOMP
Andersen AFB Guam • EFMP Special Needs Coordinator • 671-366-2853
See Back Cover
USCG Sector Guam • 671-355-4817
RESOURCES
U.S. Naval Hospital Guam • EFMP Coordinator • 671-344-9286 or 671-344-9564 U.S. Naval Hospital Guam • Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) for children from Birth to 36-months • 671-344-9027 Navy Fleet & Family Support Center, Guam • EFMP Collateral Duty Liaison • 671-333-2056
HELSEACOMBATRON TWO FIVE (HSC-25) • EFMP Coordinator • 671-366-5218 DODEA Pacific South, Guam Field Office • Instructional Systems Specialist for Special Education • 671-344-9580 USS Emory S. Land • Command EFMP POC • 671-343-7817
HOMESCHOOL LINKAGE SUPPORT
AYUDUN EDUKASIÓN PARA I FAMAGUON GI GIMA HOME SCHOOL SUPPORT CONTACTS IN GUAM Navy Homeschool Group Point of Contact: syan.ourso@yahoo.com Facebook Guam Military Christian Homeschoolers Facebook: Guam Christian Homeschool Co-op- GCHC Andersen AFB Homeschool Group Point of Contact: beth.a.francis@gmail.com
Facebook: Andersen AFB Homeschool Group Guam Home School Association: http://www.guam-hsa.org guamhsa@gmail.com Guam Homeschool Resource Center: www.guamhomeschool.com guamhomeschool@gmail.com (671) 483-3748
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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
LOCATE US ONLINE!
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
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)
For information about on-base drop-in childcare, contact Naval Base Guam at 5641844/45 or call Andersen AFB at 366-1601/4
WHEN: NEW DATES January 18 & 19, 2018 TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Dusit Thani Guam Resort 1227 Pale San Vitores Road Tumon, Guam 96913
STOMP Workshop is Back! Attention All DOD Affiliated Members
Come get information on the Individuals with Disabilities of Education Act (IDEA) and learn your FERPA rights | Learn the difference between an IEP & 504 | Identify accommodations and modifications and learn how to write measurable goals on an IEP | Get your questions answered on SSI and Medicaid | Information on TRICARE/ECHO/ABA | Connect with your community resources
Register online for the STOMP workshop at:
https://guam-stomp.eventbrite.com
For more information, please contact: sloguam@fe.navy.mil *Open to all military service members, dependents, DOD cardholders ABOUT PAVE: Our MISSION is to provide support, advocacy, training and informational resources to empower families and individuals with disabilities. To learn more visit us online at wapave.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Night of the Arts - AES Atriumand Dolphin Theater March 22, 2018 5:00PM Read-A-Thon (Dr. Seuss) March 2018
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Spring Band Concert March 18, 2018 6:00-7:00pm National Junior Honor Society Induction March 23, 2018, 1:15-2:15PM Spring Musical Production Fri/Sat-March 23/24, 2018 6:00PM Spring Senior Team building Trip April 12- (all morning)