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Vogelweh CDC reopens by Senior Airman Hailey Haux 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs fter more than two years of renovations, the Vogelweh Child Development Center has had upgrading to its carpeting, flooring, wall panels, fire-suppression system and more, creating a better quality of life for the children at their home away from home. “The renovations not only gave a much needed facelift for a more modern CDC, but the facility now meets
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all current (health) codes, ensuring the children’s safety in the facility,” said Shaquita Ponder, 86th Force Support Squadron CDC program manager. “The newly constructed wall allows for two classrooms to be utilized versus one, adding an additional toddler classroom to the facility.” The CDC is available to assist Department of Defense, military and civilian personnel in balancing the competing demands of the accomplishment of the DOD mission and family life by managing and delivering a system of quality.
“It is critical that parents are able to complete their mission daily with comfort in knowing that their children are in programs that are of high quality,” Ponder said. While the Vogelweh CDC was being renovated, those children were sent to Ramstein’s CDC. Now that the new building at Vogelweh has opened, it freed up more space at Ramstein’s CDC as well. “With the KMC being one of the largest military populated areas, child care spaces are and will continue to be a challenge. This project was
part of an emergency intervention construction project to update some of our facilities and increase the number of spaces that we’ll be able to offer to the community,” Ponder said. The Vogelweh CDC can have approximately 448 children in attendance that range anywhere from 6 weeks to 5 years in age. With few spots available at any given time, parents should make sure they can register their children at the soonest possible time. If you are looking to have your child/children attend either the Ramstein
or Vogelweh CDC, there are a few ways of going about that. You can stop by the Resource and Referral Office, located in the Ramstein CDC, Bldg. 832, or call 480-8782 or 06371478782. Or, you can register online at https:// www.86fss.com/index.php/ cdc-waiting-list-requestforms. The Vogelweh CDC has since reopened its doors March 25. For questions, call the Ramstein CDC at 480-9276 or 06371479276, or the Vogelweh CDC at 489-7419 or 06315367419.
School Notes School office closed
The Ramstein Middle School administrative office will be closed today and Aug. 2 due to civilian furlough.
Ramstein Vacation Bible School
Ramstein Middle School hosts Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 5 to 9. Registration for volunteers and children in kindergarten through fifth grade can be found online on the Ramstein VBS Facebook page.
New student orientation
Ramstein High School will be hosting a
new student orientation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22. Students will be afforded the opportunity to tour the school, learn important information about the school and even receive a free lunch. Families can contact Ramstein High School at 480-6951 or 06371-47-6951 for more information.
register, contact Parent Central Services, Bldg. 2898 on Pulaski Barracks, at 493-4516/4122 or 06313406-4516/4122; the Landstuhl One Stop Shop, Bldg. 3810, at 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943; or the Sembach Community Activity Center, Bldg. 220, Room 117, at 496-5175 or 06302-67-5175.
Driver’s education
Free youth after-school program
IMCOM-Europe announces the availability of a comprehensive driver’s education program for high school students in Europe. It is made possible through a collaborative effort and contract with the German National Federation of Driving Instructors (Fahrlehrerverband). For more information and to
Child, Youth and School Services at the Landstuhl Youth Center offers a free after-school program for youth in sixth to 12th grades. This program features food, homework assistance and tutoring, special events, and more. Register at a One-Stop Shop or Parent Central Services.
AIRMAN’S ATTIC NEEDS VOLUNTEERS The Airman’s Attic is a volunteer run, non-profit organization managed by the KMC Top 3. Thanks to the community’s grateful donations, we carry military clothing and accessories, children’s clothing, household item, kitchen items, small appliances, electronics, linen, home decor, seasonal items and much more. Items are free for U.S. military, E-5 and below, and their spouses. All ranks are authorized on the last Wednesday of the month. We gladly accept your donations during business hours. Due to limited space and safety regulations, we are unable to accept old computer monitors, large TVs, VHS tapes, medical equipment, and expired or open food.
The Airman’s Attic, located in Bldg. 2162 on Ramstein (next to the southside barbershop), needs volunteers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday to Friday. Volunteers are needed to greet visitors, sort through donations, test electronics and stock shelves. If you would like to volunteer, email kmc.airmansattic@us.af.mil or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KMCAirmansAttic.