Edukasion Tollai October - December 2021

K-12 EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED & DOD AFFILIATED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES

Bridge to Education

Ringing in the School Year

2021 2022

DODEA GUAM HIGH SCHOOL NJROTC

REMEMBRANCE– TWENTY YEARS SINCE 9/11 pg.8

Scholarship Opportunities for military kids pg.12 OCT-DEC 2021

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elcome to our Joint Region Marianas (JRM) School Liaison magazine!

This is one of the ways we provide ongoing communication to our families across the 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.

It is our goal to continue to BRIDGE partnerships by connecting with families, installations, schools, Child & Youth Programs and the community. If you have news stories or future events you wish to include in the TOLLAI EDUKASION Magazine, please email us at sloguam@fe.navy.mil.

Thank you for your support!

Ms. Barbara Askey & Ms. Marcella Atwood STAY ON TARGET WITH YOUR SCHOOL LIAISON

School Liaison directories are available at www.dodea.edu/partnership

Moving to a different state?

Check out what the Interstate Compact can do for you at www.mic3.net

Follow up on...

Are you in EFMP?

• Navy FFSC, Guam EFMP CDL: (671) 333-2056 • Andersen AFB EFMP Coordinator: (671) 366-2853/366-5036/366-8136 • Naval Hospital EFMP Coordinator: (671) 344-9564

Does it affect your child's education?

Do you know your School Liaison, Key Spouse, Ombudsman, and Family Readiness Group/Officer?

ISSUE 13

October - December, 2021 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 14

Welcome from Editors Ringing in the School Year School Transition Support Special Needs System Navigation Deployment Support Partnerships in Education Homeschool Linkage Support Command, School, Community Post-Secondary Preparation Child & Youth Programs

RINGING IN THE SCHOOL YEAR Submitted by Joseph Mancuso, Guam High School Teacher

Guam High School Teachers, Staff and Assistant Principal welcomed students back to school.

In the Guam High School Virtual Ringing in the School Year Ceremony, RDML Nicholson virtually welcomed DoDEA Guam High School students, faculty, staff and Assistant Principal Chad Struhs to the new school year 2021-2022. View here for the details: https://www.facebook.com/ guam.HS/videos/598763287993017

https://www.facebook.com/guam.

HS/videos/598763287993017 Mr. Chad Struhs, Guam High School Assistant Principal and Ms. Barbara Askey, JRM School Liaison virtually rang in the School Year during Guam High School Panther News Network on August 23, 2021.

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SCHOOL TRANSITION SUPPORT AYUDUN TINILAIKA GI ESKUELA

Andersen Middle School Orientation & Sneak Peek

On August 19th, students and families were able to pick up class schedules, tour the school and meet their teachers at the Andersen Middle School orientation & Sneak Peek event.

NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK Submitted by Mr. JJ Calhoun, Management & Program Analyst DoDEA Pacific West Community Superintendent Office - Guam 4

Observed annually during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, school administrators, teachers, motorists, school bus drivers, and our other DoDEA stakeholders to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.

While the school bus is and remains one of the safest ways for students to get to and from school, there are now added precautions in place to support a safe and

healthy environment on the school bus due to COVID-19. These include, but are not limited to, the wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and open/cracked windows to improve the air circulation within the school bus.

National School Bus Safety week is an ideal time to reinforce DoDEA’s school bus safety rules with our student bus riders and show your appreciation to your school bus driver and staff for their hard work and professionalism.

DODEA GUAM SCHOOL BOARD

The School Board for the DoDEA Guam Schools is a five-member panel of parents elected by parents of the DoDEA schools on Guam. The School Board represents Andersen Elementary, Andersen Middle, Guam High and McCool Elementary/Middle School.

Prepares an annual written on-site review of the Community Superintendent’s performance for consideration by the Director, DoDEA Pacific.

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022:

Participates in the development of school policies, rules, and regulations, in conjunction with the DoDEA Guam Community Superintendent and recommends which policies will be reflected in the school policies.

LT Joseph A. Buck IV

Attends school board training as provided by the district.

MSgt Joshua R. Carlson

Elects members to serve as President, Vice-President and Secretary for one-year terms.

Mrs. Chantai Ferguson Mrs. Allison L. Hermanson Mrs. Vikki Sickels School Board members participate in the development and oversight of educational policies, procedures, and programs. This board serves strictly in an advisory capacity.

Prepares agenda and approves minutes for school board meetings.

Prepares a schedule of school board meetings that meets the panel’s and community’s needs.

Participates in preparation of the End of the Year (EOY) report for consideration by the Director, DoDEA Pacific.

The yearly meeting School board meeting schedule will be voted on at the September meeting. For more information about School Board, contact your child’s school or call (671) 344-9578.

SC H O OL L I A I SO NS

Your School Liaisons, Barbara Askey and Marcella Atwood participated at School Orientations/Sneak Peak and other opening of school year events. Various resources were offered. School Liaisons responded to a myriad of questions from parents, students and staff who were excited about the new school year.

DID YOU KNOW?

School transition and deployment support is a military readiness and retention issue. The military benefits from having forces who are able to focus on their duties, whether ashore or deployed.

• Military families move their children an average of every 2.9 years.

• Children of military personnel attend up to nine different schools by graduation.

• Military families are reluctant to disrupt high school youth in their senior year.

• Deployments can impact educational outcomes of children.

• Many families decide to “separate geographically” to keep children in their current school.

FAMILIES CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL LIAISON FOR HELP WITH: • Inbound/outbound school transfers

School Liaison shares information with a parent and student.

• Local schools and boundaries

EDUCATORS CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL LIAISON FOR HELP WITH: • Military information and resources

• Finding the right school

• Staff development on military culture

• Understanding special education

• Partnerships in Education

• Meeting graduation requirements

• Deployment support

• Finding military and local support services

• Information and support on the Interstate Compact

• Home schooling support

For more information email sloguam@fe.navy.mil or call (671) 349-6251 or (671) 349-1141.

• Preparing for college and scholarship information

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SPECIAL NEEDS SYSTEM NAVIGATION ESPESIAT NA EDUKASIÓN PARA I ESTUDIANTE

EDIS Naval Hospital Guam | Ph: (671) 344-9027 WHAT IS EDIS AND WHO NEEDS OUR SERVICES? EDIS stands for Educational and Developmental Intervention Services.

Services are provided to infants and toddlers from birth up to the age of 3 years old. Children in this age group may be hearing, thinking, seeing, talking, playing and/or moving differently from other children of the same age. These children could have a developmental delay, disability, or medical condition which may affect their development.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES? Children who qualify for DOD DDESS/ DoDEA schools at the age of 3 years old are eligible to receive services. If you are not sure if your child qualifies please call (671) 344-9027.

WHAT TYPES OF SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES? We provide parent coaching on child development through: • Enhancing Problem Solving • Understanding/Increasing Communication Development • Improving Motor Capability • Promoting Self-Help skills • Expanding Social-Emotional Competence • Developmental Screening and Assessment • Service Coordination • Visits at home or childcare centers • Community based visits • Play based intervention • Developmental stimulation • Transition planning

Child Find Child find is a DoDEA program that actively seeks to locate and identify children and youth, birth through 21 years of age, who may have developmental delays or educational disabilities and may need special education and related services.

DO YOU HAVE A CHILD DEMONSTRATING DIFFICULTIES IN ANY OF THESE AREAS: PHYSICAL/MOTOR DEVELOPMENT COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SELF HELP SKILLS For a confidential screening please contact: CDR. William C. McCool Elementary/Middle School at (671) 339-8676 for Andersen Elementary School at (671) 366-1511.

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DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT AYUDU PARA I MAN APATTÁO

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLC) Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) Program Compiled by School Liaison Do you or your child need a little extra support due to moving to a new location, deployment or reunion adjustments, or daily life issues? Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLC) are available to support you and your children. Contact the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) or the DoDEA Guam School office during the school year to ask to speak with the Military and Family Life Counselor.

Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) are licensed professionals with Master’s Degree or higher who provide shortterm, non-medical, problem solving support to military children and families. MFLCs understand the issues military children and families face and can be especially helpful during challenging periods, including deployments and PCS moves. Services are available at no cost and augment existing military support services. Services are private and conversations stay between the child and the MFLC or between the parent and the MFLC. The only exceptions to this rule are cases of domestic violence, abuse, and suicidal or homicidal issues.

TOPICS COVERED • School Adjustment • Deployment and Separation • Reunion adjustment • Sibling and parent – child communication

• Behavioral concerns • Fear, grief and loss • Daily life issues MFLCs engage in activities with children, assist staff in setting boundaries, provide direct intervention, facilitate groups, and conduct various parent and staff trainings. Let your child build resiliency and life skills with a trusted individual who understands. Schedule a one-on-one session with a Military and Family Life Counselor before your next deployment or PCS. LOCATIONS AND CONTACTS MFLCs are located at the Naval Base Guam and Andersen Child and Youth Programs (CYP) and at McCool Elementary/Middle School, Andersen Elementary School, Andersen Middle School and Guam High School. Contact the CYP or School office to ask to speak with the Military and Family Life Counselor at these locations.

Additionally, there are MFLC positions at Airmen and Family Readiness Center (AFRC), Northwest Field and Naval Base Guam who serve adults regarding topics such as marriage and relationship, stress management, job related issues, grief and loss and other types of life issue.

For additional information, contact School Liaison Officers (671) 349-6251 or (671) 349-1141.

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PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION DINAñA PARA I EDUKASIÓN I FAMGUON

DODEA GUAM HIGH SCHOOL NJROTC

REMEMBRANCE–TWENTY YEARS SINCE 9/11 Written by Guam High School NJROTC Cadet Pimrapat Paisarn

On Tuesday September 11, 2001, at 8:46 AM Eastern standard time, the tragic incident which consisted of American citizens, terrorists, and buildings in New York city had come to a catastrophic ending, killing 2,996 people and breaking the bonds between the Twin towers along with the many souls inside those buildings. It has now been twenty years since this tragic event has happened.

Although it has been twenty years since this horrendous event happened, it has been a painful and sorrowful time for others who have lost their mothers, fathers, husbands, spouses, and children.

Today, in honoring all of these souls that have suffered both today

and on the day of the disastrous event, the NJROTC program along with Guam High School have created a ceremony honoring the loss of those who have passed away in the unfortunate incident along with all the scars that are never to be healed of those who lost their loved ones forever. Therefore, staff members will raise the American flag in honor to show pride to our country and in honor of those who have passed away. And in the remembrance we will take the time to pray for all the souls hoping that they will rest in peace, safe and sound.

ANDERSEN CHAPEL LUNCH FOR ANDERSEN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF

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The Andersen Chapel was able to provide lunch from Ma's Kitchen for the Elementary and Middle School staff during the teacher work days before the beginning of school. The Andersen Helping Agencies were also in attendance to meet and greet teachers and welcome

them back. Chapel services such as worship and pastoral counseling are available to anyone with base access.

Other Andersen Helping Agencies are also available in their respective areas.

We strive to be a seamless group who are poised to offer support to the families of Andersen.

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), after-hours use of school facilities, participation in music, sports, and other extracurricular and interscholastic activities.

• Read DODEA Administrative Instruction 1375.01 HomeSchool-Students April 10, 2018. www.dodea.edu/Offices/ PolicyAndLegislation/upload/DoDEA-AI-1375-01-Home-SchoolStudents-Change-1.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 Office in your area to register to take classes, participate in sports, music and to ask about other school resources and activities. To inquire about Dual Credit Enrollment, contact the school guidance counselor.

FMI view www.dodea.edu/Pacific/Schools/index.cfm, call (area code 671) or Facebook.

Andersen Elementary 366-1511 Andersen Middle School 366-3880 McCool Elementary/Middle School 339-8676 Guam High School 344-7410 NOTE: If your child is currently enrolled in school and you are planning to homeschool, please ensure you let the current school know you are planning to homeschool your child.

GUAM LAW: 17 GCA (Guam Code Annotated), Chapter 6, Section 6109 “Children not attending a private full-time school and who are being instructed in study and recitation for at least three (3) hours a day for one hundred seventy (170) days each calendar year by a private tutor or other person, in the several branches of study required to be taught in the public schools of this Territory and in the English language, shall be exempted from attending the public school.” www.guamcourts.org/CompilerofLaws/GCA/17gca/17gc006.PDF For additional information, view Guam Home School Association www.guam-hsa.org or contact the Guam Department of Education Curriculum and Instruction Office (671) 300-1247.

HOME SCHOOL SUPPORT CONTACTS IN GUAM: Navy Homeschool Group Point of Contact Joanne Styger Email: Joannestyger@gmail.com Facebook: Guam Military Christian Homeschoolers Facebook: Guam Christian Homeschool Co-op-GCHC Andersen AFB Homeschool Group Point of Contact Andrea Dodd Email: homeschoolgu@gmail.com Facebook: Andersen AFB Homeschool Group Guam Home School Association Website: www.guam-hsa.org Email: guamhsa@gmail.com Guam Homeschool Resource Center Website: www.guamhomeschool.com Email: guamhomeschool@gmail.com Phone: (671) 483-3748 Classical Conversations Guam Email: sonia.alcorn.cc@gmail.com Facebook: Classical Conversations Guam Child and Youth Programs: Youth Sports, Teen Center, School-age Care Naval Base Guam Phone: (671) 339-6130/6410 Andersen AFB Phone: (671) 366-3490 School Liaison Directory A worldwide network of school liaisons to assist military families. www.dodea.edu/partnership (joint base School Liaisons listed under lead service).

Joint Region Marianas School Liaison Office Phone: (671) 349-6251/349-1141 Email: sloguam@fe.navy.mil Webpage: www.militarymwrguam.com/school-liaison

Connecting Military Families, Commands & K-12 Schools

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COMMAND, SCHOOL, COMMUNITY

ATORIDAT I MILITAT, I ESKUELA, YAN I KOMUNIDAD Follow your A&FRC on Facebook for all the latest events under our official page "Andersen AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center".

ANDERSEN A&FRC Submitted by Priscilla Monzon-Pacificar, A&FRC Flight Chief

COMBINED HEART LINK (HL) & SPOUSE NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION (SNO) Heart Link (HL) is an informative workshop geared towards orienting Air Force spouses, while the Spouse Newcomers Orientation (SNO) introduces spouses to Guam's local customs, culture and traditions. Both are offered on a quarterly basis.

Spouses will be able to learn more about Andersen AFB's mission, available on and off-base resources and helping agencies, and

RIGHT START Right Start is offered weekly at the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) classroom. Service Members and Military Spouses that are new to Andersen AFB are briefed on available community resources, Guam culture and customs, as well as have their

Medical and Finance in-processing. For more information, please contact A&FRC at (671) 366-8136 or email 36fss.fsh@us.af.mil. Signups for Right Start can be done with your unit CSS/Admin/UPC.

will have lots of fun networking with other AF spouses. The most recent combined HL/SNO event was held on 27 August at the USO Andersen. Spouses received valuable information on "Disaster Preparedness" and walked away with a starter emergency kit for their family. For more information or to RSVP for the next spouse workshop, please contact A&FRC at (671) 366-8136 or email 36fss.fsh@us.af.mil.

UPCOMING "HEARTS APART" HOLIDAY EVENTS

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Before DoDEA students started the new school year, the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) partnered with the 36th FSS/ MWR to host an indoor End of the Summer - Family Movie Night featuring “Raya and the Last Dragon” on 20 August at the Sun-

Rise Conference Center (SRCC). Families were able to enjoy a free movie, popcorn, cotton candy and received back-to-school gifts.

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Stay tuned for all the fun "Hearts Apart" special Holiday events planned for October, November and December. These are all FREE events available for those with loved ones who are currently deployed, will be deploying soon, recently returned from a deployment, or are on an extended TDY or unaccompanied remote tour. For more information on upcoming events, please contact A&FRC at (671) 366-8136, email 36fss.fsh@us.af.mil, or follow us on Facebook under "Andersen AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center".

Naval Base Guam Fleet and Family Support Center Family Advocacy Program staff take part in the Wrap-Up Domestic Violence Awareness Month Wave.

FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER Submitted by Dolores Naputi, Naval Base Guam Fleet and Family Support Center Family Advocacy Program Educator Domestic abuse is a worldwide epidemic that affects people of all races, nationalities, sexes, ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. Sadly, the U.S. military is not excluded from this

global crisis. The Navy remains committed to using its best efforts to eliminate domestic abuse and to break the cycle of violence in military families. The Navy Family Advocacy Program, or FAP, is identified as the program to facilitate a community response to domestic violence.

October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, or DVAM. Each year, the Department of Defense provides a theme, used across all service branches, that directs the planning of awareness and prevention activities throughout the month. The theme for DVAM 2021 is “United to End Domestic Abuse”. This year’s campaign is designed to promote the idea that preventing domestic abuse is a shared community responsibility that starts with a message of support for victims and reminds victims that help is always available.

RESOURCES & SUPPORT SERVICES Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Naval Base Guam (NBG) Phone: (671) 333-9827/9828 Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) Phone: (671) 366-5167 National Domestic Violence Hotline Phone: 800-799-7233 Website: www.thehoteline.org Love is Respect – Text “LOVEIS” to 866-331-9474 Website: www.loveisrespect.org Military One Source Phone: 800-342-9647 Website: www.militaryonesource.mil/ United-to-End-Domestic-Abuse As restrictions on movement continue to change during 2021, this year’s DVAM events will ensure compliance with the current HPCON protocols and regulations, minimizing inter-personal contact while maximizing social media platforms.

For more information on what FAP has planned for DVAM and to participate in any of these events, please visit the FFSC FB page.

Andersen Summer Splash End of Summer Bash

Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Sunrise Conference Center (SRCC) In August, Andersen MWR hosted their “Summer Splash, End of Summer Bash” at the Sunrise Conference Center. Families enjoyed

games, stories, and many wet and wild activities. Andersen Helping Agencies (AHA) were on hand to provide information and promotional items to families. Over 534 people attended this fun, free ‘farewell to summer’ event!

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POST-SECONDARY PREPARATION

PREPARASION PARA I LA GRADU EDUKASION I MANTAK’HILU

Scholarship Opportunities 2021-2022 Scholarship Name

Link

Application Deadline

Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA)

http://www.afcea.org/site/?q=foundation/scholarships

Various Opportunities

Airborne Scholarship Association

http://www.airbornescholarshipassociation.org/

1-Apr

Air Force Aid Society

https://www.afas.org/education-grants

30-Apr

Air Force Association Scholarship

https://www.afa.org/education/scholarships

Various Opportunities

American Legion Legacy Scholarship

https://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy

15-Apr

AMVETS National Scholarship Program

https://amvets.org/scholarships/

30-Apr

Anchor Scholarship Foundation

http://www.anchorscholarship.com/online-application.html

1-Mar

Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA)

https://www.quad-a.org/scholarship

30-Apr

Army Emergency Relief Fund

https://www.aerhq.org/Apply-for-Scholarship

1-Apr

Army Engineer Memorial Awards (includes a nursing scholarship)

http://www.armyengineerspouses.com/army-engineer-memorial-awardsaema.html

28-Feb

Army Scholarship Foundation

http://www.armyscholarshipfoundation.org/apply.html

15-Apr

Army Women's Foundation

https://www.awfdn.org/scholarships/general-information/

20-Jan

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Military Youth of the Year

Contact your local Navy Youth center or https://www.bgca.org/programs/ youth-of-the-year

Contact your local Navy Youth Center

Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund

http://www.cposf.org/scholarship

31 Mar

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

https://www.fallenpatriots.org/

15th of each month

Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship

https://www.alaforveterans.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors-NationalPresidents--Scholarship/

1-Mar

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance

https://www.cgmahq.org/programs/education.html

Various Opportunities

Coast Guard Foundation

https://coastguardfoundation.org/scholarships

Various Opportunities

College Board Scholarship Search Engine

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

Various Opportunities

College Board Opportunity Scholarships

https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/

Various Opportunities

Colona Scholarship

http://cwoauscg.org/colona-scholarship/

1-Jun

Daedalian Foundation Scholarships

https://daedalians.org/programs/scholarships/

Various Opportunities

Dependents Education Assistance Program

http://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/DEA.asp

Various Opportunities

DoD Smart Scholarship Program

https://smartscholarship.org

1-Dec

Dolphin Scholarship Foundation

http://www.dolphinscholarship.org/

15-Mar

Federal Employee Education & Assistance

https://feea.org/our-programs/scholarships/

25-Mar

Fisher House Scholarship Programs

http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/

15-Feb

Fleet Reserve Association Educational Foundation https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Events_and_Programs/Fra_Education_ Foundation_S cholarships/Web/Content/FRA_Education_Foundation. aspx?hkey=fe5fe4c8-48b6-4003-be7b-5f3f317c6600

15-Apr

Folded Flag Foundation

https://www.foldedflagfoundation.org/Apply

16-Apr

Folds of Honor Foundation

https://www.foldsofhonor.org/resources/scholarships/

31-Mar

Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund

https://fascholarship.com/

not yet available

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/gilman-mccain-scholarships/

1-June

Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship

http://www.militaryscholar.org/legacy/

17-Feb

Huebner Scholarship

https://www.1stid.org/scholarships

1-June

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/iraq-afghanistanservice

Included in FAFSA application process

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Scholarship Name

Link

Application Deadline

Keller Scholarship

http://cwoauscg.org/keller-scholarship/

15-Mar

Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve

http://www.la-fra.org/scholarship.html

15-Apr

Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation

https://www.mcsf.org/

2-Mar

Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship

http://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/Fry_scholarship.asp

Continuous through Dept. of VA

Knights of Columbus

http://www.kofc.org/un/en/members/programs/scholarships/index.html

1-Mar

Military Officers Association of America

http://www.moaa.org/Content/Benefits-and-Discounts/Education-Assistance/ Education-Assistance.aspx

1-Mar

Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship Program

https://www.purpleheart.org/military-order-of-the-purple-heart-scholarshipprogram/

1-Mar

National Merit Scholarships

https://www.nationalmeritscholarships.com/

Various Opportunities

National Military Family Association

http://www.militaryfamily.org/spouses-scholarships/

Various Opportunities

Navy League Foundation

https://www.navyleague.org/programs/scholarships

15-March

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

http://www.nmcrs.org/pages/education-loans-and-scholarships

1-June

Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year Award

http://www.militarychildoftheyear.org/

5-Dec

Paralyzed Veterans of America

https://www.pva.org/membership/scholarship-program

Not yet available

Pro Vets Memorial Scholarships

http://www.provets.org/scholarships.htm

Various Opportunities

Post-9/11 GI Bill

https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/post911_gibill.asp

Continuous through Dept. of VA

Ranger Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund

https://nationalrangerfoundation.com/scholarship/

31-May

Special Operations Warrior Foundation College Scholarship

https://specialops.org/what-we-do/scholarship-program/

Contact SOWF for program info

Tailhook Education Foundation

https://www.tailhook.net/scholarship-application

1-Mar

The Retired Enlisted Association Memorial Foundation Scholarship

https://trea.org/TREA/Resources/Scholarship/TREA/Scholarships. aspx?hkey=1f06fbbb-4a8f-465e-a52d-9604013c0b37

Opens Jan 2021

THANKS USA

http://www.thanksusa.org/scholarships.html

15-May

United States Army Warrant Officers Association Scholarship Foundation

http://www.usawoa.org/scholarship/

1-May

US Air Force ROTC

http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships

Varies

US Army ROTC

http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html

Varies

US Navy ROTC

http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.html

Varies

US Marine Corp ROTC

http://www.marines.com/becoming-a-marine/commissioning-programs/fouryear-colleges/nrotc

Varies

Veterans Educational Benefits

https://www.vets.gov/education

VFW

https://www.vfw.org/VOD

31-Oct

VFW Auxiliary

https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/

Various

Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation: A-7 Corsair Association, USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Carl Vinson, USS George H.W. Bush, USS Gerald R. Ford, USS Harry S. Truman, USS Nimitz, USS Theodore Roosevelt, Maritime Patrol Association, VAW/VRC Merit Scholarships

https://wingsoveramerica.us/

1-Feb

Yellow Ribbon Program

https://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/yellow_ribbon/yrp_list_2017.asp

Other Scholarship Resources

https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/

WOASF administers additional scholarships for specific Navy commands or communities. These scholarships are offered in addition to WOASF scholarships, so it is possible to be a recipient of a WOASF scholarship and a specific Navy command or community scholarship

STATES THAT OFFER FREE TUITION TO DEPENDENTS LINKS College Vine: https://blog.collegevine.com/states-that-offer-tuition-free-college-programs Military Benefits: https://militarybenefits.info/free-tuition-spouses-dependents/ 13

CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRÅMAN FAMAGU’ON Start Smart Basketball Program.

At the end of 6 weeks, all youth were rewarded with a medal and certificate for their hard work!

Back to school project. The Andersen Teen Center team spruced up the CYP adopted bus stop in Yigo on first day of school.

SAC Youth harvested a bounty of local calamansi fruit from the trees in the SAC garden. Youth used the calamansi to make a delicious citrus juice.

These teens started their business on the right track! They’ve learned how to be a safe and reliable babysitters. Some other training topics included bottle feeding and diaper changing. They have all successfully completed the training and are certified in First aid and CPR.

ANDERSEN CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS (CYP) HIGHLIGHTS

The Andersen AFB Youth Sports and Fitness Program conducted a 10 week summer sports camp schedule for youth ages 5-8 and 9-13 years old.

Each week, youth learned about the history, knowledge and sport specific skills all while having fun!

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In partnership with the Palm Tree Golf Course and Andersen YSF program, the start smart golf program is currently on-going teaching youth and parents the basic skills all while having fun.

Youths enjoyed a cool day at the pool in Charles Fitness Center.

SAC YOUTHS participates in SUMMER STEM activity making coffee butterflies.

NBG CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS (CYP) HIGHLIGHTS Naval Base Guam Child and Youth Programs Preschool Promotional, August 6, 2021 at Naval Base Guam Typhoons and Tomahawks stage.

NBG CDC Preschool children enjoying outdoor water play and exploring. Is there a frog hiding in the rain puddle?

School Age Care SUMMER Career Day visitation from our Navy Firefighters.

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JOINT REGION MARIANAS | SCHOOL LIAISONS Barbara Askey

Marcella Atwood

Bldg. 203, Halsey Drive Nimitz Hill, Piti, Guam 96925

Bldg. 203, Halsey Drive Nimitz Hill, Piti, Guam 96925

671-349-6251 sloguam@fe.navy.mil

671-349-1141 sloguam@fe.navy.mil

School Liaison Joint Region Marianas Warfighter & Family Readiness

LOCATE US ONLINE! 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 END OF 1ST QUARTER Thursday, October 21

School Liaison Joint Region Marianas Warfighter & Family Readiness

WWW.MILITARYMWRGUAM.COM/SCHOOL-LIAISON CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS DIRECTORY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS Bldg. 1625, Andersen AFB Phone (671) 366-1601/2

SCHOOL AGE CARE Bldg. 1622, Andersen AFB Phone (671) 366-3490 Bldg. FH-01 Haputo Road, Naval Base Guam Phone (671) 339-6130

Bldg. 1983-A, Naval Base Guam Phone (671) 564-1844

TEEN CENTERS Bldg. 1605, Andersen AFB Phone (671) 366-7706

Bldg. 10 Farenholt Avenue, USNH Guam Phone (671) 472-2312

Bldg. 1982-B Haputo Road, Naval Base Guam Phone (671) 339-6410/11

For information about DoDEA COVID guidance , please view DoDEA COVID -19 Operational Guidelines-Protocols by scanning the QR code or via https://www.dodea.edu/covid-operations.cfm

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE Thursday, October 28, Contact School PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE Friday, October 29, Contact School PRE-K PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES November 1-2 ACCELERATED WITHDRAWAL Friday, December 3 School Principal approval is required.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT YOUR SCHOOL'S FACEBOOK PAGE OR CALL

SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS (AREA CODE 671):

Andersen Elementary (PreK - 5th grades): 366-1511

McCool Elementary/Middle (PreK - 8th grades): 339-8676

Andersen Middle (6th - 8th grades): 366-5973

DoDEA Community Superintendent's Guam Field Office: 344-9578

Guam High (9th - 12th grades): 344-7410