March 19, 2015
Pope Francis Visiting Naples Saturday Pope Francis will be celebrating Mass in Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples at 11 a.m. and addressing crowds along the Lungomare at 5 p.m. during his one-day visit on Saturday. The pope will also be at the Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary in Pompeii at 8 a.m. Authorities predict a few hundred thousand participants. Expect heightened security and extensive traffic delays in the Naples area. If attending any events, remain alert and follow directions of security personnel. Also ensure you bring water, snacks and other essentials. Partial Solar Eclipse Friday Morning A partial solar eclipse, with the moon passing between the Earth and Sun, will be visible in Naples from 9:25 until 11:42 a.m. on Friday, March 20. The peak of the eclipse will be around 10:30 a.m. with 50 percent coverage of the sun. To avoid serious eye damage, do not look directly at the sun and don't try to take a 'selfie' during the eclipse, as just lining up the projection on your phone could still put you at risk. The safest way to view the eclipse is to make a small hole in a card or piece of paper, hold it up to the sun and project the image on the ground or a second piece of white paper. If using a camera or telescope, you will need stronger filters and should not look through them to directly view the sun. In Italy, the next partial solar eclipse will happen in 2022, with a total solar eclipse happening in 2081. DoDDS Registration Taking Place March 23 to April 3 The Naples Elementary School and the Naples Middle High School are holding registration and re-registration from March 23 to April 3. Yearly registration of students is required as a means to establish eligibility for tuition-free or tuition enrollment. The schools also need to be sure they can establish grade level class enrollments as close as possible to pupil-teacher ratio benchmarks. The schools have sent out schedules for registration, which can also be found in the Panorama. Sponsors’ failure to re-register may result in a delay of your child’s start of school and could impact course selections. In addition, it is important to re-register your student(s) for the school bus by reporting to the Student Transportation Office located in room 128 of the high school. Contact Daniela Pollano at DSN 629-4482 or 081-811-4482 for more information about the bus transportation. Your $$’s Go Far with MWR Community members are now able to save money at MWR facilities through reduced fees and with increased programs. These discounts include free fitness classes, reduced bowling fees, reduced movie admission, reduced ITT cultural immersion trips, free recreational pool entry (for eligible patrons) and increased entertainment and special