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u.S. army garrison–Main Post (grafenwoehr) / Rose Barracks (Vilseck)
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Check for updates on community news, information and events at: www.grafenwoehr.army.mil
29 February 2012
The Bavarian News, your community newspaper.
Pick up your copy and read all about the Razzle dazzle: From the Hopping Frog Jugglers to the Butterfly Ballet, the action-packed Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy show takes audiences on an exotic adventure; No Heavyweight: At 6 feet, 250 pounds, Schweinfurt’s Capt. Benjamin Bradley was the smallest in his weight class for the 2012 European International Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Lisbon, but that didn’t stop him from dominating the competition; No double taxation without representation: Retirees living in Germany face unique challenges when filing their taxes; local Bavaria tax experts can help; African adventure: There’s never been a better time to scratch “African safari” off your bucket list than while you’re stationed in Europe; Raising the bar: Officials at Garmisch Elementary/Middle School achieve an unprecedented level of excellence during their recent five-year accreditation; Got beef? Customs officials remind community members about the do’s and don’ts for sending and receiving mail in an APO post box.
Community Highlights Special programs, updates, community campaigns, classes and more
Road conditions, staying safe on winter’s roads For up-to-date weather information, click on the following link. Additionally tune your radio to AM 1107, FM 98.5 for Main post Grafenwoehr, or FM 107.7 for Rose Barracks, also on Decoder channel 112; AFN Powernet Radio; AFN|Prime Atlantic television (Decoder channel 11); or visit AFN on the web at Bavaria.afneurope.net or facebook.com/AFNBavaria for the latest AFN updates; log onto www.grafenwoehr.army.mil and click on the “Road Conditions“ link provided on the left side of the page; tune TVs to the Command Information Channel and watch the weather crawler at the bottom of the screen.Call DSN 475-ROAD (7623) or CIV: 09641-83-7623 for the recorded “road conditions and reporting instructions” Delay, Early Release and Closure: When conditions warrant, the Garrison Commander may direct a delayed reporting, early release, or garrison closure. Decision is based on a combination of road conditions and weather forecast. Garrison Commander’s decision applies to all personnel, tenant units, directorates and agencies to include DODDS schools. Delayed Reporting or Garrison Closure will normally be made at 4 a.m. The Installation Operations Center (IOC) will update the website, command channel and phone recordings NLT 4:30 a.m., and will alert AFN. AFN will broadcast updates starting at 5 a.m. Early release decision will be made two hours prior to forecasted degradation of road conditions. This will allow for DODDS to stage school busses. The IOC will also contact tenant units in addition to updating the website, phone recordings, command channel and AFN. 2-Hour Delays: Garrison needs this time to clear the roads and parking lots. Personnel will report 2 hours later than their normally scheduled reporting time. School busses will pick up children from their bus stops two hours after their normal time. Only those personnel who are part of key and essential functions may drive on post. Functions include snow removal crews, guard force, limited dining facility, and emergency services. Safety: Weather and road conditions vary in our area. Use your best judgment and know the hazards along your route. When in doubt, don’t drive. DOD Civilians will not lose pay when the Command directs a delay, early release or closure. Affected work time will be accounted for as administrative leave IAW DODI 1400.25-M
Note - This road condition chart is a tool for Commanders when deciding dispatch authorization for government tactical and non-tactical vehicles on the installation ONLY. Commanders will use the following road conditions definitions to determine the dispatching of tactical and non-tactical GOVERNMENT vehicles IAW USAREUR Regulation 385-55: GREEN, Unrestricted vehicle dispatches are authorized. Ideal road, temperature, and visibility conditions exist. Drivers will observe normal precautions and speed limits; AMBER, Ideal road, temperature, and visibility conditions do not exist . Increased driving times, hazardous road conditions, and driver experience must be considered in dispatching vehicles under Amber conditions. Under Amber conditions, unit commanders (captains and above) may authorize dispatches for their vehicles and garrison directors of public works (DPWs) or primary staff (S1, S2, S3, and S4) may authorize their vehicle dispatches; RED, Only mission-essential and emergency-essential vehicle dispatches are authorized. The dispatch record for mission- and emergency-essential vehicles must be marked “mission- and emergency-essential.” Garrison commanders and battalion-level commanders may authorize dispatches of mission-essential vehicles. DPWs and chiefs of building and grounds and operation maintenance may approve mission-essential dispatches during Red road conditions to provide emergency support and for snow and ice removal. A risk assessment must be completed before dispatch; BLACK, Only emergency-essential vehicle dispatches are authorized. The dispatch record for emergency-essential vehicles (for example, ambulances, emergency engineer, fire, police) must be marked “emergencyessential.” Chiefs of appropriate offices (for example, DPW, fire, medical activity, provost marshal) may authorize dispatches of emergency vehicles. Garrison and brigade-level commanders and above may authorize dispatches of their emergency vehicles. A risk assessment must be completed before dispatch. NOTE: Drivers of military vehicles passing through garrisons that have declared Black road conditions should contact their chain of command and evaluate the risk of continuing the mission. Weather and road conditions must be part of all mission risk-management decisions.
Estate Claim Anyone having claims on or obligations to the estate of SSG Jerry D. Reed II of A/2-28, TF 3-66 AR, 172nd SIB, should contact CPT Michael Dyer, summary court martial officer, at DSN 475-9844 or email.
How to save time in the Postal Service Center Mailing to the States? All Priority and Express mail boxes are free to take home. You pay for the rate of postage when you actually mail them.
Hate being passed because you still have to fill out a customs form? Take some home with you. Customs forms are available inside the Finance lobby during opening hours and available 24/7 in the mailroom lobby. Depending on the size of your box, customs forms must fit flat on the face of a box, i.e. if the box is big enough to fit a large customs form, a large one must be used.
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When a user gets a new CAC Card, they must do the following 1. Log into AKO and Register their new CAC; they need to deregister their old CAC and register their new CAC. User needs to verify their log on Password before doing this, because they will have to confirm their identity by entering their AKO password during this process. a. My Account b. Login Options c. CAC/Certificate Registration 2. The user must log on here, and update their information. Verify their new CAC certs are listed; evident by looking at the effective date & valid to dates. 3. The user must ensure the CAC Card issuing office puts their Enterprise E-Mail address on the CAC Card: if the users AKO e-mail address is put on the CAC Card, the user must log on here, click on "OK", then "Replace Certificates". Follow the instructions... This is the DISA "Users Maintenance Portal" 4. The ser must log into Outlook and set the new CAC Certificates in the Trust Center. Then publish the new certificates to the GAL (Global Address List). 5. Once this is all done and confirmed, the user needs to notify their regular contacts to make sure they select their name from the GAL for the first time, in order to reset the "Queue" in their Outlook profile.
USAG Grafenwoehr Community Retirement ceremony 29 Feb: in the Main Post field House Bldg 547, 4 p.m. with a rehearsal at 1:30 p.m. Also, the uniform for the ceremony has changed to ACU's not ASU's like the memo had stated.
The Army Emergency Relief (AER) program, training AER will begin on March 1 and go to May 15. All Units within USAG Grafenwoehr geographic footprint are requested to provide an AER Representatives. For questions please contact Ms. Christine Nunez, DSN: 475-8432 or email.
Open Saturday at the Vilseck Veterinary Facility 3 March: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Rose Barracks Bldg. 222 (opposite Tumbleweeds, next to the Launderette). The VTF is providing more access to care for families and Soldiers outside of normal working hours by offering walk-in appointments to receive basic vaccinations in addition to nail trims, heartworm tests, health certificates, micro chipping and over the counter sales & registration. Our Clinic can be reached on DSN 476-2370 or CIV 0966-283-2370 during normal business hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri. for any minor sick call appointments or other concerns.
Bulk trash pick-up for Neustadt county The local county (County Neustadt) will perform bulk trash pick-up on the following days: 5 March: The City of Grafenwoehr 12 March: City of Pressath
Guest speaker, Dr. Rory Cooper 9 March: Dr. Rory Cooper will present “Pathways to Successful Transition for Wounded, Injured, and Ill Warriors” at the Memorial Fitness Center in Rose Barracks on Friday, March 9th from 2 – 3 p.m., followed by book signing and question and answer period. Dr. Rory Cooper, a distinguished Professor of the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh. He is also the Center Director at the Center of Excellence for Wheelchair and Related Technology, VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Center, and a Senior Research Career Scientist at the VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition, Dr. Cooper is a decorated U.S. Army Veteran who uses a wheelchair as a result of injuries suffered during his military service and is a Para Olympic Athlete who holds 4 gold and 1 silver medals.
AAFES Systems Maintenance to Impact Services 11 March: From 5-11 a.m. intermittent outages may affect credit and debit transactions for Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and AAFES Gift Cards. Also not available during this time are on-and-off post ESSO functions, Military Star, Take it Home Today, and 3rd Party Gift Cards. Cash transactions are not affected. Plan ahead to fuel POVs prior to the outage.
VCSC Educational Scholarships Available The Vilseck Community and Spouses Club (VCSC) wants to help you go to college. Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors, spouses/dependents of active duty military and DOD civilians. The application deadline is March 16. For more or an application, visit vcsconline.com.
GCSC 2012-2013 Scholarship Program The Grafenwoehr Community and Spouses’ Club is offering academic scholarship awards for the 2012-2013 academic years to senior students and family members (spouses and dependents). A tremendous opportunity for eligible garrison family members from the Grafenwoehr, Netzaberg, Vilseck and surrounding military communities desiring to pursue a secondary education. GCSC has distributed $70,000 in scholarships to 40 applicants attending schools in the states and overseas the past two years. Applicants are scored based on academic performance, educational/career goals, extracurricular activities, citizenship, community involvement, employment and/or volunteer experience, an essay and through letters of recommendation. Vilseck High School/home schooled seniors will be interviewed. Applications now being accepted until 13 April. Scholarships will be awarded during the weekend of 4-6 May. Application forms on the Scholarship pages of the GCSC website at www.gcsconline.com . For more, contact George Linka, GCSC Scholarship Chairman at DSN 475-6108 or CIV 09641-83-6108 or email.
Updates from the Legal Assistance Office Free Tax Preparation: The Rose Barracks Tax Center is open for business from 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m. to prepare free tax returns Soldiers and eligible civilians. All returns are completed by IRS VITA-certified Soldier and civilians. We are located on the 1st Floor, Building 245. For more, call DSN 476-2714, CIV 09662-83-2714.
CAC, installation pass, ID card news Did you know that you can make appointments at the Graf ID Card Section? This way you don't have to sit there and wait forever when they're having a busy day. Click on this link and select Germany from the drop-down menu at the bottom. The system will then guide you through everything else. You can also cancel an appointment on this page; see the three options in the thick blue line near the top.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Overseas Program The Department of Defense (DoD) offers the WIC Overseas Program to eligible participants living overseas. The WIC Overseas Program provides you and your family with several important benefits: nutritious food, tips on how to prepare balanced meals, nutrition and health screenings, and access to other resources that help you and your family lead healthier lives. The program is available to eligible participants living overseas, including: civilian employees, DoD contractors, family members, and members of the uniformed services. If you or your family member is pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding an infant, or a child up to 5 years of age, please call our Rose Barracks WIC Overseas Office (Bldg. 221) for eligibility screening at 09662-83-3790.
Voting information All registered voters must revalidate their status with their registered voting states. Submitting an FPCA to their state local election official will register eligible voters to vote, update their mailing address with their state local election office, and request an absentee ballot for all state and federal elections to include primary elections. See your unit voting officer for a mail-in SF 76, or visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website at www.fvap.gov for specific state information.
Army’s Qualitative Service Program The Army’s Qualitative Service Program here starts identifying noncommissioned officers for involuntary early separation from active duty April 1.
DPW Energy Saving Tip of the Week Report leaky or damaged windows to your Single Soldiers Housing Office (DSN 475-6105). Check out with your DPW Self Help (DSN 475-6331) on small repairs.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Call the suicide prevention hotline number at DSN 475-LIFE. Visit our website for more on suicide prevention. Suicide prevention, sexual assault or just a friendly ear… you are never alone. Professionals are available to counsel you in confidence. Getting help is a sign of strength. 24 Hour Community Hotlines: Chaplain Hotline 0162-296-0838, Military Police Hotline 09662-83114, Sexual Assault Hotline 0162-296-0661 and Emergency Services 09641-83-117.
Reminder, when traveling to the Czech Republic … Military AND civilian personnel travelling PRIVATELY into the Czech Republic are required to have their passport in possession. Just carrying their ID card and leave orders is considered insufficient documentation and will result in criminal charges by the German Police for "Illegal Entry of Country." Fine averaged €2000. For more, DSN 476-2846.
ICE QR code Now it’s even easier to submit ICE - Interactive Customer Comments. Take a snapshot of the code with your phone, and the code automatically directs you to ICE.
The Exchange will match it Grafenwoehr Exchange Committed to Offering Best Possible Price On or Offline. With smart phones becoming more prevalent as shopping tools, price matching is becoming increasingly popular. With this in mind, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “We’ll Match It!” program is ensuring military shoppers at pay the lowest price possible. Depending on the item, price matches can be done with or without a competitor’s ad. There are two ways, one, and a price difference of less than $10 is matched on the spot. The second way, pricing discrepancies greater than $10 are matched with a current local competitor’s ad, however, in either scenario, products must be identical. Internet offers are excluded. “Your Exchange also offers a 14-day price guarantee on any item originally purchased from the Exchange.” So, if an item is sold at a lower price by the Exchange, or any local competitor, the price can be matched up to two weeks after the purchase.” The Exchange Catalog and shopmyexchange.com also match lower prices (including shipping and handling) from other online retailers on identical items available for sale and delivery in the customer’s area. Complete details regarding the Exchange’s price matching policy as well as exceptions can be found at here.
Army Community Service (ACS) Contact Army Community Service (ACS) Main Post, DSN 475-8371, CIV 09641-83-8371. Rose Barracks, DSN 476-2650 CIV 09662-83-2650. ACS is now on Facebook and Twitter (Follow GRAF ACS) or email graf.acs@eur.army.mil for info. ***The Army Volunteer Corps, AFTB & AFAP programs have moved back into the Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg. 322. ***
Check out our E-Newsletter: http://issuu.com/usag_grafenwoehr_acs/docs/march_april_2012
Military Saves Campaign Take the pledge and build your wealth by visiting www.militarysaves.org This website will provide you will tips, advice and tools necessary to take the initial steps towards building your wealth with everyday actions. Take the pledge as a Family, as Soldiers and as friends! For more information on saving your money, you may also contact your ACS Financial Readiness at 0962-83-2650 or 09641-83-8371.
ACS QR CODE If you have a Smartphone or iPhone, download a QR decoder app. Take a snapshot of the code with your phone, and the code automatically direct you to the ACS section of the Garrison webpage - a quick and easy way to access our information and that of the USAG Grafenwoehr Garrison.
ACS Readiness classes Employment Readiness 24 April: Job Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rose Barracks Bldg 134. STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!
Mobilization & Deployment Readiness 3 March: Enlisted Spouse Training Series, 9-3pm Main Post, Chapel Annex 5 March: FRG Funding, 10-11:30am Main Post Chapel Annex 13-15 March: FRG Basic Course, 9-2pm Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322 20 March: FUN Workshop, 9:30-11:30 Main Post, Chapel Annex 20 March: Care Team Training, 9:30-11:30 Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322 22 March: Point of Contact Training, 9:30-11:30 Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322
Financial Readiness 7 March: Financial Readiness Across Borders, 1-3pm Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 21 March: Financial Readiness Across Borders, 1-3pm Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322
Relocation Readiness 1 March: Goodbye & Hello, 3-5pm, Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 1 March- 19 April: English as a Second Language, 10-Noon Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 (8 Sessions that meet on Thursdays only) 6 March: 24 April: English a Second Language, 10-Noon Main Post Chapel Annex (8 Sessions that meet on Tuesdays only) 7 March- 25 April: German as a Second Language, 9-11am Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 (8 Sessions that meet on Wednesdays only) 7 March: Newcomer’s Orientation Level II 9 - 4pm Pick up from Vilseck ACS at 9:00am Pick up from Graf ACS at 9:30am 27 March: Immigration Workshop, 11-Noon Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 27 March – 30 March: Welcome to Bavaria Level I, 9-4pm Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322
International Spouses Club Every Tuesday at Main Post Chapel & every Thursday at Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg 322: English as a Second Language, 10 a.m.-noon. This class is for Spouses of active duty military, retirees and civilians whose native language is other than English. This class is free of charge and ongoing. Learn and embrace the American culture by starting with the language and meet new friends! For more information call DSN 476-2650 or CIV 09662-83-2650.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Have questions? Email EFMP directly. 2 March: Brief to unit S-1 Personnel, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Rose Barracks ACS, Bldg. 322. 7 March: Free EFMP Bowling, 4 - 6 p.m. Rose Barracks Bowling Center Bldg. 2201. 8 March: EFMP Movie Bash, 4 – 6 p.m. Rose Barracks Theater, Bldg. 354. 14 March: Autism Awareness, 2-3pm Rose Barracks Bldg 224 1st Floor, Conference Room. 15 March: Special Education Workshop, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Main Post Bldg 244, 2nd Floor, Room 219. 16 March: Arts and Crafting with EFMP, 2 - 4:30 p.m. Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322. 21 March: EFMP Support Group, 3 - 4:30 p.m. Main Post Bldg 244, 2nd Floor Room 219. Become a Respite Care Provider for the EFMP Program. Please call us for more information
New Parent Support Program 5 March: ABC’s of Toddlerhood, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Rose Barracks CDC 7 March: Weiden Hospital Tour, Meet at hospital lobby at 5:45 p.m. 9 March-13 April: Great Expectations, 10-11:30am, Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 (6 Sessions that meet on Friday mornings)
Newborn Network for parents with babies ages 0 through 3 Every Tuesday: Rose Barracks ACS, bldg 322, 1-3 p.m.
Playgroup for parents and children ages 0 through 3 Every Tuesday: Main Post Chapel, 9:30-11 a.m. Every Wednesday: Rose Barracks Chapel, 9:30-11 a.m.
Pre Natal Yoga *Free* Every Friday: Pre Natal Yoga, Rose Barracks, bldg 221, 9-10 a.m.
Hospital Tours
Every 1st Wednesday: Visit Weiden, meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Weiden hospital lobby. Every 4th Wednesday: Visit Sulzbach-Rosenberg, meet at 5:45 p.m. in the Sulzbach-Rosenberg hospital lobby. Next date, 28 March. Hotlines to help: Sexual Assault Reporting 09662-83-3217 and Domestic Violence 09662-83-3218 or 09641-83-5130. Please contact us for a complete listing of programs and services offered.
Family Advocacy Program 6 March – 27 March: Super Spouse, 4-6pm Grafenwoehr USO (4 Sessions that meet on Tuesday) 7 March – 28 March: Super Spouse, 10-Noon Graf Chapel Annex (4 Session that meet on Wednesday) 23 March – 6 April: At Ease/Stress Management Workshop, Noon-1:30pm Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 (3 Sessions that meet on Friday) Hotlines to help: Sexual Assault Reporting 09662-83-3217 and Domestic Violence 09662-83-3218 or 09641-835130. Please contact us for a complete listing of programs and services offered.
Military and Family Life Consultants are here for you Military Life Consultants provide solution-oriented consultations to individuals, couples, families, and groups. They are designed to provide anonymous, confidential support to Soldiers and their family members, especially those returning from deployments. To contact a military life consultant, call Rose Barracks 0152-0294-0761 or Main Post 0152-0293-4290 / 0152-0241-5226, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Volunteers and other help needed Army Volunteer Corps 1 March: Volunteer Management Information System(VMIS), 2-3pm Rose Barracks Bldg 221, Rm 206 8 March: Organizational Point of Contact Training,1-2pm Rose Barracks, Bldg 221, Rm 206 13-15 March: Army Family Team Building Level III, 9-3pm Rose Barracks Bldg 211, Rm 206 21 March: Organizational Point of Contact Training, 9-10am Rose Barracks, Bldg 221, Rm 206 Contact us to find out how to become a volunteer by calling DSN 475-2650.
Looking For A Few Good Leaders The Grafenwoehr Girl Scouts have positions for leaders and co-leaders in Graf, Vilseck and Netzaberg. For a list of openings, email or call Amy at 01719901808.
Seeking Emergency Placement Care Providers The children in the USAGG need you. The Emergency Placement Care (EPC) Program trains individuals to become 24 hour providers for at risk children. The community is in need of more providers as the number of children in imminent danger increased due to the deployment rotation of family members. The training you receive will last you a lifetime and help you build your experience and resume. Call ACS 476‑2650 or 09662‑83‑2650.
Volunteers needed at the USO Grafenwoehr If you'd like to help your USO, the military and their family members, come by the USO center in Main Post5 Bldg. 150 and sign up to volunteer. You can go to our volunteer website at www.usovolunteer.org and create your profile, post your own hours and keep track of your hours. For the soldiers, the hours spent volunteering goes towards promotion points and a community service ribbon. For more, CIV 09641 605 2946.
Main Post and Rose Barracks Postal Service Center’s (PSC) need volunteers If you would like to help out your community, bank some volunteer hours, and gain some valuable experience, volunteer at the Grafenwoehr or Rose Barracks PSC. Start the process by gaining a local background check through the Army Community Service (ACS) office and register for our open position on https://www.myarmyonesource.com/JoinNow.aspx. More information can be obtained by picking up a step-by-step packet from either the Grafenwoehr or Rose Barracks PSC, writing us an email (Graf) or Rose Barracks email (Rose Barracks) or posting on our Facebook pages: Main Post and Rose Barracks.
Sports, Fitness, Hobbies & Recreation AAFES Movie Listing Main Post listings, click here. Rose Barracks listings, here.
Army MWR Services Survey - COMING SOON! The Grafenwoehr garrison has been selected as one of the Army communities conducting the Army MWR Services survey. This survey is part of an effort to improve Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs. The survey, distributed to randomly selected participants, seeks to identify what customers are interested in, whether they are using available services and if so, how satisfied they are with the services and programs this community has to offer. The input will help us to make decisions about which programs are vital to your quality of life. Those selected to participate in the Army MWR Services Survey are contacted by email by the beginning of March 2012. We highly encourage online survey participation. Responses will remain strictly anonymous.
CYSS Mobile Registration Team The CYSS Mobile Registration Team is on site at Army Lodging Facilities on Thursdays to register children for CYSS programs. If you are new to the Grafenwoehr community, stop by the Grafenwoehr Army Lodging lobby between 0800 and 1000 or the Kristall Inn lobby in Rose Barracks from 1200-1400 to complete CYSS registration. USAG Grafenwoehr CYSS issues a voucher for 16 hours of free childcare to use while you in-process. For more information, call our Parent Central Services office at DSN 476-2760 or 09662-83-2760.
Bring your best bunny slippers to school 2 March: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Grafenwoehr Elementary School. Families, come hear terrific stories read to you personally by some of the biggest names in Grafenwoehr. That’s right; it’s time for Bedtime Stories, part of our Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration. Children, come with you parents and wear you warmest PJ’s. Bring Foo Foo or Ta Ta or whatever you call your stuffed animal too! Call DSN 475-7133, Mrs. Gannon for questions.
Head of the Naab: Bavarian Indoor Rowing Championships 3 March: Get set for the toughest 4 minutes of your life as students, schools, military units, and parents battle it out on the Concept 2 rowing erg. 4 minutes of exhausting and action filled fun. Categories include boys and girls individual and school relay divisions in K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, middle school, high school, military units, and Moms and Dads. Certificates and prizes for all participants. Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place individual finishers. Certificates for 1st-3rd Relay finishers. Trophy for the school with most points. Saturday, the 3rd of March, 9a.m. in the Grafenwoehr Fitness Center. Mr. Gray for more, CIV 09645-917-9185/9184/9313/DSN 472-9184/9313
Club Beyond 3 on 3 Basketball Tournaments 2 March: High school level, 3 – 7 p.m., Vilseck High School gym 16 March: Middle School level, 3 – 7 p.m., Netzaberg Middle School gym 3 on 3 basketball tournament for high school and middle school students. $6 registration fee per team. Trophies and prizes handed out for winning teams. Tournament includes welcome message by Club Beyond staff. Concessions available. For more, Josiah Walcott at jwalcott@clubbeyond.org or at 475 8612.
Amateur Boxing Event 3 March: Rose Barracks Memorial Fitness Center, Bldg. 616. Doors Open 6 p.m. Event starts 7 p.m. Weigh-Ins: 9 a.m. – Noon. Weigh-Ins: 9 a.m. – Noon This Boxing Invitational promises to be nothing short of explosive with boxers from Garrisons all over Europe fighting to land the winning punch. For more, contact: DSN 476-2214/2998, CIV 09662-83-2214/2998 or DSN 475-8207/7576, CIV 09641-83-8207/7576 or DSN 475-9007, CIV 09641-83-9007.
Save the Date: NMS PTSA fitness day 5K Fun Run/Walk for the Gold, Kinder Shamrock Shuffle & TOTAL FIT Team Challenge 17 March: at the Main Post Fitness Center, at the Main Post Fitness Center, 10 a.m., registration 8:30 – 9 a.m. This event raises funds for the NMS Student Council “Pennies 4 Play/ Blacktop Bling” project & Graf Military Museum.
Take a trip with the Bavarian Ski Club! Let the Bavarian Ski club take the guess work out of planning the perfect ski weekend. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert shredder, the club with quell your skiing desires and handle all the preparations for you. Not to mention, they know how to have a good time.
All trip prices include transportation, hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner, lift tickets and libations for the ride there and back. 23-25 March: In the midst of the fantastic mountains of Salzburg, the ski resort in Obertauern, Austria awaits you with more than 100 km of subtly interconnected slopes and lifts. Price, 240 Euros. Visit the Facebook page for a complete listing of upcoming trips, or email to sign up. 20-22 April: Enjoy glacier skiing at its best in Stubai, Austria and relax at the Pension Holzknechthof afterwards. Price, 220 Euros. 27-30 April: Rock out on the top of the mountain (on skis!) with a concert in Ischgl, Austria (musical act TBA). Visit the Facebook page for a complete listing of upcoming trips, or email to sign up.
Spouses’ Club The Grafenwoehr Community and Spouses Club is a great place to meet people, develop new interests and get involved in the community. Exciting monthly events, special activities and events such as trips, Photography Club, Bunco, Lunch Bunch, Craft Corner, Cooking Club and more. For more, visit our website, Facebook or email.
Outdoor Recreation update An unanticipated loss of staff, has forced us to accelerate the consolidation of Outdoor Recreation Center (ODR) services to Rose Barracks. As we transition the service, this office will only be open on Mondays and Fridays, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. until Feb. 29. After March 1, full ODR services will be available on Rose Barracks, Bldg. 2236, and limited services will be available at the MWR Central Office, located in building 539, Main Post, until the Dickhaeuter Lake Outdoor Recreation Complex is complete. We will keep you posted on our progress.
Kids on Site – “Get fit and bring your kids!” Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 10 a.m. and 10 – 11:30 a.m. Main Post Physical Fitness Center and Rose Barracks CYSS, Bldg 224. Convenient on-site hourly care when using MWR services. Quality child care services – easily accessible and affordable. Age-appropriate and enriching environment for 0 – 12 year-old children. Safe and fun activities, toys and games. Must Pre-register at CYSS Parent & Outreach Services or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/Grafenwoehrcyms.html for more contact Parent & Outreach Services – DSN 476-2760, CIV 09662-83-2760.
USAG Grafenwoehr/Vilseck Community softball team Tues & Thurs: The team is in need of players and will continue to have hitting practice and try-outs every Tues. & Thurs. 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Graf Field House. For more, 016094780292.
Army Athlete Training Speed – mobility - strength - endurance Do you want to improve your PT score? Are you tired of the same routine? Do you want to get stronger? Do you want to take your fitness to the next level? Are you up for the challenge? Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7 p.m. FREE) Soldier only! Grafenwoehr Physical Fitness Center, TotalFit Area! For more, contact the Main Post Physical Fitness Center, at DSN: 475-9007 or CIV: 09641-83-9007.
Knitting at the Library! Want to start the New Year with a new skill set? Try Knitting! Knitting is just one of the skills that you might want to learn or brush up on and there is a new knitting group that meets at the Grafenwoehr Library on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bring your project and your questions and spend a little time actively engaging your hands as well as your brain. Contact Main Post Library Bldg.445, DSN 475-1740, CIV 09641-83-1740.
Grafenwoehr Thrift Shop Open Saturday, 3 March: Help YOUR community by consigning or donating today! PCSing? No problem; we will mail you your check. Visit us at Main Post Bldg. 508, online at http://gcsconline.com/blog/thrift-shop/ or call CIV 09641926-0377. The store is open Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursdays 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. and the 1st Saturday of the month 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Consignments, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Bring your gently used items to Bldg 221 on Rose Barracks. The March sales are buy 1 get 2 free on winter clothing (pants, long sleeve shirts, jackets, beanies, gloves, scarves); video games, buy 1 get 1 free; and 50% off bedding (comforters, sheets, pillowcases, blankets). Color tags only. Open 10am to 2pm Tues, Wed &Thurs. DSN 476-2649, CIV 09662-83-2649, or email for more information. Volunteers and donations are always welcome.
Christian Motorcyclists Association 2nd Tuesday each month: 7 p.m. at the Roadside Diner, Grafenwoehr (outside gate 6). Monthly group rides, tours, Christian fellowship. RemnantCMA@gmail.com.
KINGZ MC Motorcycle club Thursdays: Join other motorcycle enthusiasts at the KINGZ MC Clubhouse from 6 – 9 p.m. at Main Post Bldg. 441.
Find us on Facebook USAG Grafenwoehr, Army Community Service, VFW Tower Post 10692, MWR, Main Post and Rose Barracks Postal Service Centers, Education Centers, Graf Dog community, the EXCHANGE, Environmental Division, AFN Bavaria, Performing Arts Center, Grafenwoehr Chaplains, Main Post DFAC, 172 Infantry Brigade, BMEDDAC, 2SCR, and Vilseck Falcons.
Adult Education / Training Food Handlers course 2 March: Rose Barracks Education Center, Bldg. 223, Room 1.3, 11:30 a.m. A food safety class required for food service personnel who prepare or serve food to the public within the Graf/Vilseck community. Certification is intended for individuals involved in fund raising food sales such as, boss, FRG, clubs or bazaars, and also to CYS personnel such as CYPA’s. The class may also supplement required refresher training for regular food service employees. Class is free, lasts approx. 1 hour, and registration is not required. For more, Sgt. Thompson, DSN: 476-2041/2138, CIV 0152-29587133, email.
FAST Classes 05 – 15 March: Rose Barracks (Vilseck) Education Center, Bldg. 223, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) provides Soldiers with instruction in reading, mathematics, and language skills and is an excellent tool to prepare Soldiers to raise their GT score. This class is a 60-hour long course and is limited to twenty students. For more information please contact Rose Barracks Education Center at DSN 476-2653/3292 or Main Post (Grafenwoehr) Education Center at DSN 475-6219/6786. 26 March – 05 April: Rose Barracks (Vilseck) Education Center, Bldg. 223, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) provides Soldiers with instruction in reading, mathematics, and language skills and is an excellent tool to prepare Soldiers to raise their GT score. This class is a 60-hour long course and is limited to twenty students. For more information please contact Rose Barracks Education Center at DSN 476-2653/3292 or Main Post (Grafenwoehr) Education Center at DSN 475-6219/6786.
Field Sanitation Team (FST) Class 12 – 15 March: The 71st Medical Detachment (Preventive Medicine) will be giving a Field Sanitation Team (FST) Class Camp Algier, Bldg. 2104, Main Post. Classes will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes are open to soldiers only. For more, contact Staff Sergeant Medina at DSN 475-7088 or email.
University of Maryland University College-Europe Spring Session 2 Registration Now – 18 March: On-site courses begin 19 March 2012 and are offered in innovative formats including weekends, weekdays, and hybrids – a format combining on-site with online instruction. Students may learn more about admissions, registration, and schedules for undergraduate and graduate courses at www.ed.umuc.edu or at their local UMUC office.
Rose Barracks, Vilseck, Bldg. 223. DSN 476-2462, CIV 09662-832462. Main Post, Grafenwoehr, Bldg. 549. DSN 4756106, CIV 09641-836106. Hohenfels, DSN 466-4106, CIV 09472-834106. Like us on facebook. Master’s level class on-site at Vilseck! Are you interested in pursuing a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology or School Counseling? In March, UMUC-E will be offering another on-site class to help you get started in the Counseling profession. Projections indicate that the demand for qualified counselors will continue to grow and provide numerous career possibilities. So sign up today and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn about Counseling Theory and Practice (PSYC 734). Registration for this class that combines on-site with online instruction is from now – 18 March 2012. Classes will be held face to face on 24/25 March, 21/22 April, and 12/13 May 2012. If you are interested or would like more information, please call DSN: 476-2462 / CIV: 09662-832462, e-mail us at vils@ed.umuc.edu or stop by the UMUC-Europe Office in Bldg. 223 to find out more!
University of Phoenix University of Phoenix is honored to serve military service members stationed in Europe by offering both MBA and Master of Arts in Education degree programs at several on-base locations near you. Classes meet one night a week. We are currently enrolling for our January semester. Get started today by visiting www.phoenix.edu/militaryeurope or by calling, Fe Gehrels at DSN 475-6712 or CIV 09641-83-6712.
Central Texas College - Take Your College with You Earn your Associates Degree while living in Europe with onsite classes in Automotive Mechanic Technician or Criminal Justice. Term 4 Class Dates (26 March – 18 May) for Vilseck Rose Barracks and Grafenwoehr Main Post Registration is going on now for Term 4 Face to Face Votech classes. Vilseck Rose Barracks Grafenwoehr Main Post AUMT 2417 Automotive Engine Perf. Analysis I CJSA 1173 Drug Recognition for Law Enforce CJSA 1359 Police Systems and Practices The March and April Distance Learning Schedules are NOW available. Take classes in the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional Training Program, TODAY! More info- CTC Field Representative Vilseck Rose Barracks / Grafenwoehr Main Post: Katherine Porter DSN 476-2362 / CIV 09662832362 or (Grafenwoehr Main Post) DSN 475-6702 / CIV 09641836702.
Unit Transportation Coordinator Training All activities, directorates and tenant units requiring Non-Tactical Vehicle (NTV) support from USAG Grafenwoehr must assign Unit Transportation Coordinators (UTC). UTCs must complete a mandatory Unit Transportation Coordinator training Class. The first class will begin Friday, March 9 and repeat every other Friday (except German/American Holidays). Personnel must register for class one week prior by email. Email must include unit/organization, name, rank, last four of SSN, and telephone number. Confirmation will be sent back via email. Personal must bring with them to training a copy of their Unit Transportation Appointment Orders. Units who fail to complete training will not be able to dispatch NTVs or request TMP support. POC: Mr. Bruce, DSN 475-8564.
Religious Strong Bonds Retreat 16-18 March: USAG Hohenfels has openings for Strong Bonds Retreat. For more, Ch. (Maj.) Brott, DSN 466-4795; CIV 09472-83-4795.
Stations of the Cross Fridays, 24 Feb. - 30 March: 5:30 p.m., Rose Barracks Cavalry Chapel and Main Post Chapel. Soup and Bread fellowship afterwards.
Single Ladies’ Sunshine Brunch 24 March: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Main Post Chapel Annex. Are you tired of the winter? Do you feel the need for some warmth and sunshine? Come to a sunshine brunch and lift your spirits. It’s truly amazing how a splash of color, sandals, and a fun time will change your outlook. Dig out your favorite warm weather outfit and join the party. Sponsored by the Garrison Chaplain’s Office. To sign up, arrange for a ride, or for more info, contact Laurel Hoyt 0151-14991395, email.
Easter Services 5 April: 6 p.m., Main Post Chapel, Holy Thursday service 6 April: 6 p.m., Rose Barracks Cavalry Chapel, Good Friday Service 7 April: 6 p.m., Rose Barracks Cavalry Chapel, Easter Vigil Service 8 April: 6:30 a.m., procession from the Langenbruck cemetery to Rose Barracks Cavalry Chapel 7 a.m., Rose Barracks Cavalry Chapel, Easter Sunrise Service, optional 9 a.m., Main Post Chapel, Easter Masses 10:45 a.m., Main Post Chapel, Protestant Easter Service 11:30 a.m., Rose Barracks Cavalry Chapel, Easter Masses 9:30 a.m., Rose Barracks Cavalry Chapel, Protestant Easter Service All other religious services as normally scheduled
Chaplain Crisis Line After duty hours, please call: MP STATION CIV 09662‑83‑2490 or 09662‑83‑3397 / DSN 476‑2490 or 476‑3397. USAG‑Grafenwoehr IOC CIV 09641‑83‑7226 / DSN 475‑7226. CHAPLAIN CRISIS LINE CIV 0162‑296‑0838. During business hours: Main Post Chapel: DSN 475-1570, CIV 09641-83-1570. Rose Barracks Chapel: DSN 476-1570, CIV 09662-83-1570.
New Single Women's Bible Tuesdays: Meet other women and learn how to study your Bible while enjoying a cozy home and good food. This first study book will last six weeks and involves no homework. The group will meet every Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at Hopfenweg 1, 92700 Kaltenbrunn. For more, contact Laurel Hoyt 0151-14991395, email. Sponsored by the Garrison Chaplains office.
School News Openings for before/after school care Rose Barracks’ School Age Center has immediate opening for before school/after school and hourly care placements. Children must be registered with CYSS and that all interested parties can contact the Rose Barracks Parent Central Service Office at 476-2760 for more information.
Driver's Education Program for High School Students Registration through March 21 Classes held from April 16 - June 14 Package 1: Simulator Training with Theory Classes. Cost: $150 Ages: 15 & up Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 5:30 - 7 p.m. Netzaberg Youth Center Bldg.9080. Package 2: Modified and abbreviated driver’s education program. Cost: $360 Ages: 15 1/2 & up Instructor will schedule individually on Rose Barracks. Package 3: Discounted combo of Package 1 & 2. Cost: $450 Ages: 15 1/2 & up Classes held Monday - Saturday Netzaberg Youth Center Bldg.9080. Package 4: German Driver’s License course. Cost: $2,600 Ages: 17 1/2 &up Mandatory Parents/Students Parents Meeting TBD Parent & Outreach Services – DSN 476-2760, CIV 09662-83-2760.
Active Duty Army after graduation High School Seniors and Juniors: Get in contact with Sergeant First Class Roger A. Borja to discuss your options in the Active Duty Army after graduation. Airborne options are also available with a variety of Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), Contact SFC Borja at DSN 475-9208/ Roger.Borja@usarec.army.mil or on facebook. Station-Grafenwoehr-Germany/114457648565007
Grafenwoehr Elementary School 2 March: Bedtime Stories 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with us 6 March: Air Force Band performance 1:30 p.m. 12-16 March: Terra Nova testing 8:30-11:30 a.m. daily 23 March: No School Continuous School Improvement day
30 March: STAR Assembly 1:45 p.m. The Grafenwoehr Elementary PTA has received great support so far this year from our parents. We would like to remind you that if you intended to join the PTA, it is not too late. Contact DSN 475-7133 or email for more information. School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon.‑ Fri. 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.‑ Fri. 8:15 a.m.‑2:35 p.m. CIV 09641‑837133 DSN 475‑7133 Grafenwoehr Elementary School Free Developmental Screenings for children 3-5 years old Do you suspect that your child may have difficulties with: running, jumping, climbing, coloring, or writing? Speaking clearly, expressing themselves or, understanding what they are told? Learning colors, shapes, letters, numbers, or counting? Connecting with others, independence, or tantrums? Eating, dressing, or grooming skills? Child Find is a process designed to screen, refer, and identify children with suspected disabilities who may be eligible to receive special education and related services. Developmental Screening appointments are available throughout the school year. Community-wide screenings 28 February 2012 To schedule an appointment contact Jonica McPhail DSN 475.7133 or CIV 09641.83.7133 Or email jonica.mcphail@eu.dodea.edu EDIS offers a free screening of children less than 3 years of age to determine if your child is meeting his/her developmental milestones. DSN 476.3221 CIV 09662.83.3221
Vilseck Elementary School 29 Feb: Family Library Night 4:30-6:30pm 01 March: Red Hot Readers (RHR) Opening Assembly (In the MPR)–12:45-13:25 (primary) 13:30-14:20 (intermediate) 02 March: Read Across America - Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday! 05 March: Monday Morning Muffins 7:50-8:20 (Annex) Parents and children read together while enjoying muffins and juice 19 March: Monday Morning Muffins 7:50-8:20 (Annex) Parents and children read together while enjoying muffins and juice 26 March: Monday Morning Muffins 7:50-8:20 (Annex) Parents and children read together while enjoying muffins and juice 26 March: Bedtime Stories, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Dress up in your favorite p. j.’s and enjoy story time 30 March: RHR Final Assembly (MPR) 8:40-9:25(primary) 9:30-10:15 (intermediate) VES Vision: Vilseck Expects Success Continuous School Progress Goals: Goal 1: By 2016 all students will improve competency with numbers and operations as measured by increased performance on assessments. Goal 2: By 2016 all students will demonstrate improved reading comprehension through written and oral communication as measured by increased performance on assessments. School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon.‑Fri. 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.‑Fri. 8:25 a.m. ‑ 2:35 p.m. CIV 09662‑832812 / 832673 DSN 476‑2812/2673 PTSA Information can be found at VES.My-PTSA.org 1 March- 30 March: Read Hot Readers Month (Read below). Parents are asked to once again help promote this schoolwide initiative by monitoring and promoting their child’s reading. More information will be made available. Red Hot Reader’s Month It is that time of year again where VES will host its’ wildly successful Red Hot Reader month. There will be many activities held during the month of March to encourage students to read outside school. This year we will have an Olympics theme: “Go for the Gold…Light the Torch for Reading.” Bronze, silver and gold medallions will be awarded to students who meet the criteria for minutes read outside school hours. Child Find: What is child-find screening? Preschool Child Find is a developmental screening for children ages 3-5 identifying children with developmental delays or other special education needs. For children under age 3 please contact EDIS at 09662-833221. What is the process? A Child Find team made up of the preschool special needs service provider, speech and language pathologists and the occupational therapist screen the children for developmental delays. These free screenings take place monthly. How does it work? Parent submits the Child Find questionnaire (which they can pick up in the office or find on the school website); they are set up with an appointment for the screening. When they come in for the screening the child must first pass a vision and hearing screen by our school nurse. Then they are screened by the team. If the child is suspected of having any delays the team will refer them for further formal evaluation. Why is it important? When learning challenges are identified at a young age, early intervention can help the child with learning tasks. If parents are interested, what do they need to do? They can go to the schools website (http://www.vilses.eu.dodea.edu/) and find the link for Child Find. Under that link is a questionnaire they need to fill out and email back to
the email address provided on the form. Someone will be in contact with them within 48 hours. If they do not hear back please contact the school at CIV 09662-832812 and let them know what happened. (in case of spam).
Netzaberg Elementary School 2 March: Popcorn Friday 3 March: NES Rowing Competition; Fitness Center; 9:00a.m.–2:00p.m. POC: Email 12-16 March: Terra Nova Testing; Grades 3-5 16 March: Movie Night; Doors open at 5pm and are locked at 5:45 pm. Bring your own picnic and/or snacks. 30 March: Popcorn Friday 31 March: Science Fair; NES Gym; 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. 3rd Annual Bavarian Indoor Rowing Championships and Sports Fest: Last year, over 264 contestants from DODEA, German, Czech Republic schools, and Army Units competed. This year we are expanding with several new events to include speed stacking (cup stacking), pull-ups/flex arm hang, shuttle run, flexibility (sit and reach), ski erg, and broad jump. There will also be 20 rowing ergometers hooked up via computers, results shown live on large screen so audience can see action unfold. The competition is open to individuals age 4-94 including middle school, high school, moms and dads races, and army units. We would like to break over 500 competitors this year, and would especially enjoy seeing more military units enter the relay race. This is the only indoor regatta in DODEA, and 1 of only 5 in Germany.POC: Email Netzaberg Elementary School Job Openings: Looking for a great place to work while your child is in school and still have school out days off? Don’t wait; APPLY NOW for school year 2011-2012 jobs at Netzaberg Elementary School. If interested, please apply for these or other continuous positions by following this link.. Parent Volunteers: We need and appreciate all of our parent volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at Netzaberg Elementary School, please contact the school. We welcome your support. POC: Email Child Find: Netzaberg Elementary School’s Preschool Services for Child Development (PSCD) program is conducting screenings to identify strengths and concerns in a young child’s development. The free Child Find developmental screenings are provided for command sponsored children from age three to five years. Professional staff will screen motor, language, problem solving, social, and self-help skills, plus the child’s vision and hearing. In addition, parents will have an opportunity to ask questions about their child’s development. For further information on Child Find developmental screenings at Netzaberg Elementary School, please call CIV 09645-917-9184 or DSN 472-9184.Child Find developmental screenings are held at DoDEA schools to assist parents in identifying the early warning signs that put young children at risk for learning delays and provide crucial early diagnosis and intervention. Netzaberg Elementary School Needs YOU. Netzaberg Elementary School partners with our parents and community to support the success of all students. Goal 1: Reading By 2016, all students will improve targeted reading comprehension skills across the curriculum as measured by local and system-wide assessments. The targeted reading skills are: Pre-reading skills in Pre-K—Kindergarten; Retelling and inferring in grades 1 – 2; and Summarizing and drawing conclusions in grades 3 – 5. Intervention: Explicitly teach targeted reading comprehension strategies through Think Alouds. Goal 2: Math By 2016, all students will improve their understanding of number sense and operational concepts across the curriculum as measured by local and system-wide assessments. Intervention: Explicitly teach students to think and talk about numbers through Number Talks. Check us out on Facebook at link. School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon.- Fri. 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Mon.- Fri. 8:00 a.m.-.2:35 p.m. CIV 09645-917-9185/9184/9313/DSN 472-9184/9313
Netzaberg Middle School 22 Feb: Knight Pride Rally – 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 01 Mar: Game, Sports, Science Clubs – 2:45 p.m. – 4 p.m. - Students need a permission slip on file to attend. 05 Mar: AVID Shamrock Gram Sales During Lunch 50 cents per gram and a $1for bracelets 05 Mar: Rubik Cube Club – 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. - Students need a permission slip on file to attend. 06 Mar: AVID Shamrock Gram Sales During Lunch 50 cents per gram and a $1for bracelets 28 Feb: Tutoring, Knitting, & FACS, Sports Clubs – 2:45 p.m. – 4 p.m. - Students need a permission slip on file to attend. Progress Reports – Will be sent home by Friday of this week. If you do not receive your student(s) progress report please contact the school. Attendance: Parents were having issues with the # in front of the attendance email so all attendance emails have been updated. If your son/daughter is going to be absent from school – notify us via the attendance mailbox: NetzabergMS.Attendan@eu.dodea.edu or call the attendance phone line: DSN 472-9233 (CIV 09645 917 9233) the email notification is the preferred method as this gives us an easy to refer to record. Shamrock 5K Run For Gold – Mark your calendars for an upcoming 5K sponsored by NMS PTSA with the help of our Student Council volunteers. Our Reindeer Run in December was a huge success and we want to continue the fitness vibe by offering another opportunity for our families to Get Up, Get Out, & Get Fit. If you would like to volunteer to work the event please use the following link to sign up for one of the many positions needed.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549ACAE22A75-shamrock1. Please feel free to share this link with your families and friends. Bus Passes - Parents we want to remind you of a bus policy we have. Students are not allowed to request bus passes to go home with other students. Bus passes are issued for emergency care only. If you have any questions regarding this policy - please contact the front office. Lunch accounts: Effective January 3, 2012, full price meals for elementary students will be S2.40 and secondary students will be charged $2.55. Households qualifying for the Free and Reduced Meal Program will not be impacted; the reduced price meal cost will remain at .40 cents per meal. To use the online service you will need to set up an account at http://www.mealpayplus.com/. If you are new to the area you will need to open a Horizon account at the PX or the school cafeteria. All lunch concerns need to be addressed to AAFES. You can also logon to www.odin.aafes.com/nutrition/08/index.html to set up your child’s account. Find us on Facebook: Like our page and you will always have access to the most update information about your student’s school. We will also be able to upload photos from the various activities. Parent volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering for the PTSA or other school committees, please contact the school. We welcome your support. POC: Email School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon-Fri 7:55 a.m.-2:40 p.m. CIV 09645-917-9232/9233/9229 DSN 472-9232
Vilseck High School 12 – 16 March: Terra Nova Testing 23 March: NO SCHOOL – CSI Day Dodgeball Tournament The annual VHS Dodgeball Tournament is kicking off March 1st. See Mr. Ritter for applications; you must have a team of 6 to 8 people to play. Showcase Anthology Student writers are welcome to submit their work to the DoDEA Art and Literature Digital Anthology. Please see Mrs. Thornbrugh about literature submissions. The deadline for submissions is March 1st. Spring Track If you’re not playing a winter sport, please stop by Coach Mead’s room to get a pre-season workout plan. The Track Season begins March 5th. Yearbook Sales The 2012 Talon Yearbook is now available for order, for $60. Contact Mrs. Vandeventer at VHS for more information. Senior Recognition Attention parents of Seniors: Senior Recognition Ads are now on sale $75 for a full page; $45 for a half page. Please have your page reserved and paid for by March 2nd. Vilseck High School Tutoring Services for Students Free after-school tutoring is offered at VHS every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Student tutors are always needed to help out – all volunteers are eligible for service hours. Attendance E-Mail It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to notify the school when their child will be absent. If your child will be absent, please call DSN 476-2573 or 09662-83-2573. You can also e-mail the attendance clerk at vilshs-attendance@eu.dodea.edu Free, Online Tutoring All U.S. military families can receive free online tutoring, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Go to http://www.tutor.com/military for more information. The VHS Mission: To provide an exemplary education that inspires and prepares all students for success in a dynamic, global environment. The VHS Vision: Falcons S.O.A.R. (Success, Opportunity, Achievement, Respect) School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon.‑Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mon.‑Fri. 8:10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CIV 09662‑832864 / Fax 09662-832480 DSN 476‑2864
Was ist Los? Get involved in the local scene
Flea markets Every Sat., 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., in 93059 Regensburg inside the building at Am Protzenweiher 27, ph 0941-82933. The market will not take place on German holidays. Every second Sat. of the month: 6 a.m. - 3 p.m: in 90443 Nuremburg, Großparkplatz (large car park) on Gugelstraße, corner Humboldtstraße. Every third Sat. of the month: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: in 92224 Amberg, Kaufland-Parkplatz, An den Franzosenaeckern Every third Sun. of the month: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Trödel- & Jahrmarkt in 93073 Neutraubling (next to Regensburg), at the "Globus" DITY store, Pommernstraße 4. 03 March, 07 April, 05 May, 02 June: - 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.: in 90443 Nuremberg, Großparkplatz (large car park) on Gugelstraße, corner Humboldtstraße. - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: in 92318 Neumarkt, Volksfestplatz and Jurahallen, Festplatz 1 (ca. 45 km / 28 miles west of Hohenfels).
A large selection of everything you do and don't need: toys, antiques, collectibles (coins, stamps etc.), clothes and much more. Kids can enjoy themselves on the inflatable jumping castle during the summer months (Apr. - Oct.) - only when the weather is good! If you would like to sell items email anfrage@neumarkter-flohmarkt.de.
STONE performing downtown Grafenwoehr 2 March: Starting 9 p.m. Catch STONE, your local home-grown American hard rock band performing at Yannis (near the Rathaus at Marktplatz 33). Entrance is free. Place is going to be packed, so if you want a place to sit, reserve ahead by calling 09641- 454857 or visit Yannis facebook page.
Concerts 3 Doors Down Tour overview. Wed., 29 Feb: 7:30 p.m., in 80939 München - Freimann, Zenith, Lilienthalallee 29. Tickets. Again, please consider parking your car in a P+R car park, and using the public transport system (both links are in English). Sat., 03 March: 7:30 p.m., in 76135 Karlsruhe, at the Europahalle, Hermann-Veit-Straße 7, ph 0721-811-016 (ca. 80 km / 50 miles west of Stuttgart). Tickets. Rise Against in Gemany for three concerts, on 01, 03, 18 Mar.: Thurs., 01 March: 8 p.m., in 44139 Dortmund, at the Westfalenhalle 1, Rheinlanddamm 200 (ca. 100 km / 60 miles NE of Cologne). Tickets. Sat., 03 March: 8 p.m., in 12435 Berlin - Treptow, at the "Arena Berlin Treptow", Eichenstraße 4. Tickets. As in all big cities, it is highly recommended you use the excellent public transport system (in EN). The S-Bahn (overground train) station Treptower Park is only about 500 yards SE of the facility. Sun., 18 March: 8 p.m., in 04105 Leipzig, at the Arena, Am Sportforum 2, ph 034-1234-10 (ca. 260 km / 160 miles north of Weiden). Tickets.
Melissa Etheridge Fri., 02 March: 8 p.m., in 01097 Dresden, at the Alter Schlachthof, Gothaer Straße 11 / corner Leipziger Straße, ph 0351-859-088. Tickets.
International Festival of Country Music Sun., 04 March: 6 p.m., in 68163 Mannheim, at the SAP Arena, XaverFuhr-Straße 150. Tickets. With Reba McEntire, Little Big Town, Ricky Skaggs, Lonestar and many more. Randy Newman on tour 04 - 19 Mar. Yes, THE amazing Mr. Newman is touring Germany! Sun., 04 March: 8 p.m., in 60313 Frankfurt, at the Alte Oper, Opernplatz, ph 069-134-0215. Tickets. Again, please consider parking your car in a P+R car park (interactive map and links, text only GE), and using the public transport system (in English) Tue., 06 March: 8 p.m., in 70174 Stuttgart, at the Liederhalle Hegelsaal, Berliner Platz 1-3, ph 0711-202-7710. Tickets.
Black Stone Cherry Tue., 06 March: 8 p.m., in 80639 München / Munich, at the "Backstage Werk", Reitknechtstraße 6. Again, please consider parking your car in a P+R car park, and using the public transport system (both links are in English). Tickets. The Rockers from Kentucky are taking the Rock world by storm: Homepage. Facebook. YouTube. Tour Overview.
Opera: Rigoletto 06 - 09 March: in 97421 Schweinfurt, Theater der Stadt, Roßbrunnstraße 2, ph 0972-151-475. This famous opera by Giuseppe Verdi is always a crowd-drawer. You can listen to some samples at this link. Tickets can be bought online (links in the bottom left corner) James Morrison on tour in Germany 07 - 19 Mar. He is the latest star from the UK who has shot to fame world-wide. In his latest album "The Awakening", he is coming to terms with the death of his father after a long battle with alcoholism and depression, and the joy over the birth of his daughter. Find out more about him via his homepage, YouTube and Facebook. Wed., 07 March: 8 p.m., in 22297 Hamburg, at the Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Krochmannstraße 55 (access via Braamkamp 1), ph 040-3005-1216. Tickets. Again, it is highly recommended you use the public transport system (in EN), as parking is
a nightmare in Hamburg, you get towed in no time at all, and towing charges are incredibly expensive. The Underground stations Lattenkamp and Alsterdorf, both on line 1, are just around the corner from the Sporthalle. Tue., 13 March: 8 p.m., in 10967 Berlin, at Huxley's Neue Welt, Hasenheide 108-114, ph 030-7809-9810. Tickets. The U-Bahn (Underground) station "Hermannplatz" is only about 200 yards east of the facility. As in all big cities, it is highly recommended you use the excellent public transport system (in EN). Wed., 14 March: 8 p.m., in 63071 Offenbach Am Main, at the Stadthalle, Waldstraße 312, ph 0698-570-600 (ca 10 km / 7 miles east of Frankfurt). Tickets. Mon., 19 March: 8 p.m., in 80939 München - Freimann, at the Zenith, Lilienthalallee 29. Tickets. Again, please consider parking your car in a P+R car park, and using the public transport system (links in English).
Kim Wilde Tour overview. Wed., 07 March: 8 p.m., in 55120 Mainz, at the Phönix-Halle, Hauptstraße 17, ph 0613-196-2830 (ca. 46 km / 30 miles west of Frankfurt). Tickets. Mon., 12 March: 8 p.m., in 90480 Nuremberg, at the Löwensaal, Schmausenbuckstraße 166. Tickets. Thurs., 15 March: 8 p.m., in 10965 Berlin, at the Columbiahalle on Columbiadamm 13-21, ph 030-6981-2814. As in all big cities, it is highly recommended you use the excellent public transport system (in EN). Tickets.
Latin Jazz meets Symphonica Thurs., 08 March: 8 p.m., in 90478 Nuremberg, at the Meistersingerhalle, Münchener Straße 21, ph 0911-231-8000. The Nuremberg Symphonic Orchestra has teamed up with Banda do Patia to present pieces by Dizzy Gillespie, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Chick Corea, Pete Lawrence, and many more. Advance tickets can be bought at Kultur Information, Königstraße 93, 90402 Nuremberg, ph. 0911-231-4000.
Ed Sheeran Thurs., 08 March: 9:30 p.m., in 80639 München / Munich, at the "Backstage Werk", Reitknechtstraße 6. Tickets. Again, please consider parking your car in a P+R car park, and using the public transport system (both links are in English). The British singer and song writer has been enjoying worldwide success recently. Find out more about him on his homepage (change language settings at the top right corner if it appears in German), on YouTube and on Facebook.
Big Country Fri., 09 March: 8 p.m., in 10243 Berlin, at the Postbahnhof (part of the Ostbahnhof = Train Station East), on Strasse der Pariser Kommune 8. Tickets. As in all big cities, it is highly recommended you use the excellent public transport system. Sat., 10 March: 8 p.m., in 44795 Bochum, at the "Zeche Bochum", Prinz-Regent-Straße 50 - 60, ph 0234-771-117 (ca. 75 km / 50 miles north of Köln = Cologne). Tickets.
Korn Wed., 14 March: 8 p.m., in 46047 Oberhausen, at the Turbinenhalle, Im Lipperfeld 23, ph 020-82-5050 (ca. 80 km / 50 miles north of Cologne). Tickets. Fri., 16 March: 8 p.m., in 63071 Offenbach am Main, at the Stadthalle, Waldstraße 312, ph 0698-570-600 (ca 10 km / 7 miles east of Frankfurt). Tickets. The United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra in Bavaria 16, 18 Mar. British humour and a bit of panto mixed with outstanding ukulele skills and modern songs - it's an unbeatable combination! The UKUO is on an extensive tour of Germany, click here to see all dates and locations. Fri., 16 March: 8 p.m., in 93053 Regensburg, at the Antoniushaus, Mühlweg 13, ph 0941-76-980. Tickets. Sun., 18 March: 8 p.m., in 81667 München / Munich, at the Carl-Orff-Saal / Philharmonie im Gasteig, Rosenheimer Straße 5. Again, please consider parking your car in a P+R car park, and using the public transport system (both links are in English). Tickets.
The Subways 21 March: 8 p.m., in 97070 Würzburg, at the Posthallen, Bahnhofplatz 2. Tickets. Tour overview. The Subways are an English alternative rock band that is rapidly becoming ever the more popular. You can find out more about them via their homepage, Facebook and YouTube.
Bryan Adams Wed., 21 March: 8 p.m., in 50679 Köln, at the Lanxess-Arena, WillyBrandt-Platz 3, ph 0221-8021. Tickets. It is highly recommended you park your car in a P+R car park (in EN) on the city's outskirts and use the excellent public transport system (in EN). Sat., 24 March: 8 p.m., in 90471 Nuremberg, at the Arena, Kurt-LeuchtWeg 11, ph 0911-9889-7280. Tickets.
Wed., 28 March: 8 p.m., in 70327 Stuttgart, at the Porsche-Arena (aka Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle), Mercedesstraße 69. Tickets. Thurs., 29 March: 8 p.m., in 68163 Mannheim, at the SAP Arena, Xaver-Fuhr-Straße 150. Tickets. Fri., 30 March: 8 p.m., in 80809 / Munich, at the Olympiahalle, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21 / Eingang Ost (east entrance). The only car park is located at the Olympiapark: 80809 München, Olympiapark Parkharfe, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 100. It is highly recommended you use the excellent public transport system. Tickets.
Rage Click here for the complete tour. Rage are a Power / Speed Metal band from Gemany. Find out more about them via Facebook, their homepage and YouTube. Wed., 28 March: 7 p.m., in 90441 Nuremberg, at the Hirsch, Vogelweiherstraße 66, ph 0911-429-414. Tickets. Fri., 30 March: 7 p.m., in 63739 Aschaffenburg, ColoSaal, Rossmarkt 19, ph 06021-27239. Tickets.
The Donots Thurs., 29 March: 8 p.m., in 80639 München / Munich, at the "Backstage Werk", Reitknechtstraße 6. Tickets. The Donots are an excellent Rock band from Germany, take a looks at their videos on YouTube. Their Facebook info is in English, their homepage only in German. Again, please consider parking your car in a P+R car park, and using the public transport system (both links are in English).
The Sweet Soul Music Revue Thurs., 29 March: 8 p.m., in 90762 Fürth, Stadthalle, Rosenstraße 50, ph 0911-749120 (ca. 10 km / 6 miles west of Nuremberg). This is an hommage to the giants of American Soul music. Performed by 20 artists, mixed with short film scenes and musicians' biographies, music from the likes of Otis Redding, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Sam Cooke, The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Ike & Tina Turner, Ray Charles, and many more! You can buy advance tickets from Kultur Information, Königstraße 93, 90402 Nuremberg, ph. 0911-231-4000.
Show: Musical Rocks Tour overview. Excellent performers and songs from the most popular musicals. Sat., 31 March: 8 p.m., in 68161 Mannheim, at the Rosengarten (Mozartsaal), Am Rosengartenplatz 2, ph 0621-41060. Tickets. 02 - 04 April: in 70469 Stuttgart, at the Theaterhaus am Pragsattel, Siemensstraße 11. Tue., 10 April: 8 p.m., in 97070 Würzburg, at the Congress Centrum, Franconia Saal, Pleichertorstraße. Tickets. Sun., 22 April: 7 p.m., in 90478 Nuremberg, at the Meistersingerhalle, Münchener Straße 21, ph 0911-231-8000. Tickets.
Blechschaden - From Mozart to Michael Jackson Sun., 01 April: 6 p.m., in 90762 Fürth, at the Stadttheater, Königstraße 116, ph 911-974-2410 (ca. 10 km / 6 miles west of Nuremberg). Tickets. The members of Blechschaden all play in the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra and are all impeccable musicians. But they were looking at a different approach to music, one that would get the audience interested. This is where Bob Ross, not the deceased American painter but the conductor of "Blechschaden", comes in. He has been fascinated since his youth by the unique music played by miners in his home country. It all began with one single cry in 1954, when Bob Ross first saw the light of his Scottish home in Kirkcaldy. Now, 50+ years later, the band has a huge following with their unrivaled combination of Scottish brass music, classical music, and lots of genuine Scottish humor! Read more on their homepage (GE), Facebook (GE) and see what they're like on YouTube.
Georgia O’Keeffe exhibition in Munich Through the end of May: Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung, Theatinerstraße 8, 80333 Munich, downtown. Go to www.hypo-kunsthalle.de for more information in English.
Open store Sundays 11 March: 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.: 91320 Ebermannstadt, Marktplatz (35 km / 20.5 miles SE of Bamberg). And 91550 Dinkelsbühl (ca. 45 km / 28 miles SW of Ansbach). "Josephi-Jahrmarkt" to include a Street Market. 18 March: no time specified: 91161 Hilpoltstein, Altstadt = old city / Christoph-Sturm-Straße (35 km / 22 miles south of Nürnberg). Easter market (street market) and open stores on Sunday. 25 March: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: 91555 Feuchtwangen (ca. 30 km / 19 miles west of Ansbach). - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: in 92345 Dietfurt (ca. 35 km / 22 miles SW of Hohenfels). - midday - 5 p.m.: 96114 Hirschaid, Nürnberger Straße (ca. 15 km / 9.5 miles SE of Bamberg). - no time specified: 92339 Beilngries (ca. 45 km / 28 miles SW of Hohenfels). - no time specified: 97762 Hammelburg, Am Marktplatz (ca. 40 km / 25 miles NW of Schweinfurt). Frühjahrsmarkt (street market) with over 100 stalls and an arts and crafts market in the Rathaus = city hall. Stores throughout the city center will be open too.