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Get up to datewith immunizations
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Know how and whereto shop for essentials
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Understand rulesand regulations for school
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Color codesand notebooks – tips for getting organized
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Don’t be afraidto get involved after school
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Open linesof communication
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An annual publication of the PacificDaily News
P u b l i s h e r Rindraty Celes Limtiaco
I N F O R M AT I O N C E N T E R
M a n a g i n g E d i t o rDavid V. Crisostomo
M a g a z i n e E d i t o r Arleen Mad
V i s u a l E d i t o r Cid Caser
P h o t o E d i t o r Masako Watanabe
D e s i g n e rBrian Williams
Wr i t e r s
Janice MillerJojo Santo Tomas
C o n t r i b u t o r
Lenika Cruz
A D V E R T I S I N G
A d v e r t i s i n g D i r e c t o rJae Fermin Medina
O n l i n e D i r e c t o rRatna Williams
S p e c i a l S e c t i o n s C o o r d i n a t o rRena Santiago
A b o u t t h e c o v e r :
Children enjoy a day at school inthis file photo.
Photo by Pacific Daily News filesDesign by Brian Williams
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n Superintendent: 300-1547
n Deputy Superintendent, Education Support andCommunity Learning: 300-1631/1536
n Business office: 300-1575/1572
n Federal programs: 300-1267
n Personnel: 475-0496
n Head Start: 475-0484
n Facilities & maintenance: 475-0611
n Chamorro Studies: 472-6785, ex6. 5063
n FSAIS: 300-1543
n Special Education: 300-1323
n Student support: 475-0504
n Food Services: 475-6400
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It’s that time of year again. Parents are excitedlypreparing their children for the upcoming schoolyear. That includes making sure their children’s
vaccinations are up to date. Last school year, parents and school officials wor-
ried when an outbreak of mumps hit school campus-es. Face it, kids don’t exactly wash their hands as of-ten as they should. These shots are required for the safe-ty of the children, says Jean Materne, administrativeassistant at Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary.
“We have a very diverse culture,” says Materne.“All walks of life are in the school system. (Immuniza-tion) controls the environment for the children. … It’sa way to keep the environment safe for them. It’s likea preventative measure.”
Parents with children entering kindergarten havetheir plates full with shots their children need to havebefore the first school bell rings. According to Guam’sDepartment of Education (DOE), children enteringkindergarten through high school need to have their cur-rent shot records, physical exam results, proof of res-idency, and social security number.
Among the required shots is TB, or the tuberculo-sis skin test. Results from this test must be given sixmonths before starting school if the child is from a for-eign country, says Materne. However, if the child isfrom the U.S. or a U.S. Territory, the “test can be con-ducted within a year prior to registration,” says theDOE.
Secondary EducationParents with older children ready to enter middle
school or high school don’t have as many shots toworry about. These students generally only need boost-er shots of some of the immunizations they had in el-ementary school.
Middle school students need a “physical (exam),shots that are up-to-date and, if you’re coming from
off-island, TB and tetanus,” says Donna Mendiola,clerk typist II stationed in discipline at FB Leon Guer-rero Middle school.
Like in elementary and middle school, high schoolstudents will also need a physical along with their up-dated shot records.
“The MMR and PPD are mandatory,” says Gay-lene Cruz, system principal for discipline atGeorge Washington High School. The MMRshot is for mumps, measles, and rubella, whilethe PPD shot covers tuberculosis.
With mandatory shots like these, thechances of an outbreak like last year’sshould be slim. Parents who havequestions about what shots to givetheir child should contact theirchild’s school directly.
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DOE REQUIREDIMMUNIZATIONSn DTaP (diptheria, tetanus, andpertussis shot)n Polio
n Hepatitis B
n HIB (hemophilus influenza typeb)n 2 MMR shots (mumps,measles and rubella)
disease2 0 1 0 S C H O O L V A C C I N A T I O N S
Shooting back atThis will sting a little bit: Rosemary Salazar of Tamuning holds her son Djiaron, as his brotherJanlois watches at the Department of Public Health and Social Services’ free immunization clinicat Astumbo Fire Station in this 2003 file photo.
Vaccine: In thisfile photo, ArleenDela Cruz, LPNdraws vaccinefrom a vile at a
Public Health Im-munization Clinic.
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Long before the first Social Studieshomework is assigned, lunch mon-ey is requested, or field trip forms
come home, parents are expected to take theirfirst test of the new school year —survivingthe madness of back to school shopping.
Lucky for them, buying school suppliescan be simple, painless, and even fun,
given that they are equipped with a little bitof “smart-shopping” knowledge.
Start at HomeYour own closet or office should be your
first-stop school supply store. After all, every-thing in there is free and chances are you cansave a bit of money depending on how manypens, pencils, and notebooks you can dig up.
“Typically, we try to go through the suppliesfrom the previous school year,” shared Melin-da Sanchez, mother of three children rangingfrom elementary school to high school. “Ifthey have materials that can be reused, wewill begin from there.”
Discounts, Discounts,Discounts
This part is self-explanatory, but indispen-sable. Don’t underestimate the value of re-search. Checking the newspaper for sales isone of the easiest things you can do — allit requires is a little bit of time. Even bet-ter, take the time to compare prices at dif-ferent stores ahead of time and plan yourtrip accordingly.
Make a ListCreate a shopping list in advance and,
most importantly, stick to it! Of courseit is easy for almost anyone to get intothe store and be distracted by a 64-col-or box of crayons when, in reality, halfthat amount will suffice. Having a listwith you can help you and your chil-dren stay focused on what you actuallyneed and can help you avoid temptation tostray. Asolid exception: go for the more ex-travagant box of crayons if it is on sale forless than the regular crayons.
It is important to note that many teachersgive out lists of mandatory supplies duringthe first week of school.
“Essentials are different for eachschool district and probably for eachschool and classroom,” notes JaneGarcia, teacher and mother of threeboys. If at all possible, she sug-gests contacting your child’sschool or teacher ahead of timefor the supply list, which, ul-timately, “will save a lot oftime, guess work, and mon-ey.”
Some teachers are verypicky about required supplies,while others are much morelenient. If you can, try askingthe parents of students whohave already had your child’snew teacher for advice on what toget.
When shopping, Garcia recommends let-ting the older children get their own supplieswhile parents assist younger siblings withtheir lists.
“Be optimistic, patient, and flexible,” sheadds. “It is OK to not get everything in onepurchase.” She says that parents can use shop-ping for supplies as an opportunity to teachchildren, concluding, “Be ready to listen andexplain, be open-minded, firm if needed, andready to compromise.”
Buy in BulkThis is a simple corollary to the last rule.
Stockpiling school supplies now while they areon sale can help you hold off running to thestore every month to replace lost items. Afterthe back to school rush is over, supply priceswill return to their original (often exorbitantprices), so buying in bulk is one of the smartestinvestments you can make.
Before going shopping, Garcia suggeststhat parents “downsize or clean out drawersand closets.” Once your shopping is done, itis a good idea to keep all your surplus suppliesin a single place, which teaches children or-ganizational skills, according to Garcia.Thisway, your children know exactly where to goif they need something.
The Early Bird Will...Snagthe Last CompositionNotebook
Avoid playing the waiting game when itcomes to sales. Ditch the lines and get yourshopping done as soon as back-to-school salesstart being advertised, even if you still have anextra month to squeeze out of summer vaca-tion. Having all or most of your supplies in ad-vance will be an extra task you can check off
your to-do list, and you will save yourselfthe trouble of having to hop from store tostore because certain items are sold out.In this case, time really is money.
What’s Popular vs.What’s Cheap
Parents on a tight budget mayfind themselves torn between sav-ing money and having a “happy”child, if their child insists that heor she will not be happy unlessthey get that new pair of shoesor that cool new backpack.
Some parents may feel guilty.It goes without saying that chil-
dren are extremely perceptive towhat is popular and what is not—this
is simply part of the socialization processand is, for the most part, healthy. Howev-
er, what is popular tends to fall onthe more expensive end of theprice spectrum.
If you think that your chil-dren will resent having alloff-brand supplies, the bestway to go is to bargain.Form a compromise:agree to let themsplurge on one or twonew things for schoolwithin reason, if they
accept that everythingelse will be cheap.More than likely,everyone will come outhappy and with a fewdollars to spare.
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THE ESSENTIALS1. Pencils. Kids tend to be bigfans of mechanical pencils sincethey don’t need to be sharpenedall the time (and it saves you frombuying sharpeners). Most mathteachers require work to be donesolely in pencil.2. Pens. Blue and black are thesafest colors across the board.Teachers don’t want to readhomework written in fluorescentgreen; however, colored pens canbe helpful to students who like tocolor-code class notes.3. Backpack. There are a hun-dred different styles to choosefrom, but just make sure yourchild has one. In order to keepthings tidy in there, encourageyour child to use his or her back-pack only to transport things toand from school, as opposed tousing it for storage.4. Lined Paper. Paper is paper,the only difference being betweenwide- or college-rule and a cou-p le d i f ferent paper s izes.Nonetheless, every single stu-dent needs filler paper, so be sureto have plenty (especially if yourstudent is older).5. Binders, notebooks, and fold-ers. It is always a good idea tohave a separate notebook orbinder for each subject so thatstudents can organize their workmore easily.6. Art supplies. These are espe-cially critical for elementary andmiddle school students (not thathigh school students don’t usethem too!).7. Pencil case. Keep everythingin one place for easy transportand to guard against lost writingtools.8. School Uniforms. Garcia em-phasizes the necessity of buyingthese early to avoid issues withstores running out of sizes. “De-pending on growth spurts,” saysSanchez, “kids may need a fewmore pieces. To cut costs, friendswith older kids in older gradeswho may have outgrown their uni-forms are a great source.”
The “Helpfuls”:1. 3-hole puncher. Students willfind plenty of use for this handylittle organizational tool. Importanthandouts can be easily clippedand stuck neatly into a binder, in-stead of being lost in a folderstuffed with last month’s home-work.2. Stapler.3. Notecards. A lot of older stu-dents find it easier to study fortests with flashcards.4. Highlighters. These are greatfor students who like to color-code or emphasize importantsections in their notes.
SuppliesS A V V Y S H O P P E R S O F F E R T I P S F O R S M A R T S C H O O L S H O P P I N G
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Supplies: Kaylee Dela Cruz carries a basket full of basicschool supplies at National Office Supply in Tamuning.
There are no major changes in public school rulesand regulations for the upcoming school year, accordingthe the Guam Education Policy Board web site.
But parents – especially those whose children are at-tending a new school — are encouraged to learn as muchas they can before opening day Aug. 10.
Throughout the first two weeks of August, schoolsacross the island will be holding orientation. While youmay feel that you and your child understand all the rules,school officials still strongly recommend that parents at-tend orientation.
If orientation poses a problem for parents’schedules,a quick trip to the office to pick up a student handbookis another way to familiarize yourself and most especial-ly, the child, with the rules of the school and the expec-tations of the student.
While this is the age of iPods and cell phones, elec-tronic games and gear are still a no-no in school. Theremay be exceptions.
The use of cell phones is strongly discouraged byschools. There are multiple reasons cell phones are dis-couraged. One, electronic devices are often distractionsin the classroom. Two, theft, unfortunately is still a prob-lem and the school will not be held liable if items arestolen.
Parents who want to ensure they can maintain contactwith their children in case of emergencies are encouragedto pick up a handbook or attend orientation to keep thoselines of communication open.
Children with special needsIf you suspect your child has special needs and has not
yet been tested, call the division of Special Education at475-0551 to have your child tested.
If your special needs child is attending a new school,parents are encouraged to make contact with their child’steacher before school starts to help ease the transition. Par-
ents may also visit www.special-education-guam.com.
BagsFor all high school students, the bag ban is still in ef-
fect.The ban stipulates that all bags must be made from
clear or mesh materials, allowing the items inside to beviewed easily. It is designed to allow school personnelto easily identify contraband items as well as deter stu-dents from bringing such items in the first place.
Any smaller bags inside a larger bag must also betransparent — including those designed to carry hygien-ic products.
SmokingSmokers and parents of smokers should remember that
no smoking is allowed on any school campuses. Studentscaught with tobacco on campus will be subject to disci-plinary measures.
UniformsThe school system also maintains adherence to a uni-
form policy, though Cruz said each school must enforceit individually.
He said families experiencing significant hardship canapply for a school uniform policy exemption status withthe administration of their children’s schools, subject toapproval.
According to Guam Education Policy Board docu-ments, medical reasons — with doctor certification —and students over the age of 18 can also contribute to uni-form exemptions.
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THE ROLE OF THE EDUCATION SURUHANUl The Office of the EducationSuruhanu was established byPublic Law 29-41 in 2007.l The suruhanu has the au-thority to inspect campuseswithout warning and subpoe-na employees for informationor documents if necessary.l The suruhanu’s findingsare submitted to the gover-nor, the Legislature, theschool system and the schoolboard.
GET IN TOUCHOffice of the Education Su-ruhanul Suruhanu: Dominic Terlaje
l Phone: 475-9130
l Office hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday throughFriday. Closed on govern-ment holidays and week-ends.l Location: Office 126 at theRicardo J. Bordallo Gover-nor’s Complex at Adelupe-mail education-
ON THE NETl Guam Education PolicyBoard:www.gdoe.net/gepb/policy.htm
POLICIESl For other policies specificto your child’s school, pleasecall the school’s administra-tive office for more details.
BASICS OF THEADEQUATE PUB-LIC EDUCATIONACTWHAT THE LAW SAYSThe Every Child Is Entitled toan Adequate Public EducationAct requires the government tomeet the following standards:
1 Teachersl Public schools should haveshould have certified teachersat the student-to-teacher ratioconsistent with collective bar-gaining agreements.
2. Professional school ad-ministratorl Public schools should haveshould have Certified profes-sional administrators.
3. Guidance Counselorsl Public schools should havecertified guidance counselors.
4. Nursesl Public schools should havecertified school health coun-selors.
5. Speech therapist, audiolo-gistsl Public schools should havecertified allied health profes-sionals to provide servicessuch as speech and physicaltherapy.
6. Air-conditioningl Public schools should haveproperly ventilated classroomswith a sensible air tempera-ture.
7. Running waterl Public schools should havepotable water to provide eachstudent daily for drinking andwashing
8. Reliable electricityl Public schools should havea reliable supply of electricity
9. Toilets that flushl Public schools should haveproper sanitation to include toi-lets that flush, clean rest-rooms, and clean dining areasand classrooms.
10. Textbooksl Public schools should haverequired textbooks and work-books issued to each studentfor the classes in which he orshe is enrolled.
11. Librariesl Public schools should havelibraries, which meet the stan-dards of the American Associ-ation of School Librarians, ateach school, operated by certi-fied librarians
12. Environment conduciveto learningl Public schools should behealthful, safe, sanitary learn-ing environment
13. 180 days instructionl Public schools should have180 instructional days eachschool year with school yearsending no later than 30 daysfollowing the end of the calen-dared school year.
14. Busingl Public schools should haveregular, timely school bus trans-
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T A K E P R O A C T I V E A P P R O A C H T O S C H O O L
RulesAND REGULATIONS
3,000 diction-aries given:Adacao Ele-
mentary Schoolthird-grader
Manu-lei Kin-isou and herfellow third-graders read
dictionaries giv-en to them by
members of theRotary Club of
Northern Guamas part of the
Rotary Clubs ofGuam programto donate a to-
tal of about3,000 dictionar-ies to all public
and privateschool third-
graders.
Organization. It is a word that can create appre-hension for many, but organizing does not haveto be intimidating work. Rather, it is a great
way to save time, avoid stress, and accomplish goals re-gardless of age. Simply put, when done right, organizingmakes life easier.
If you are already thinking about getting your childrenready for the upcoming school year, the perhaps teachingthem organization skills is on your mind as well. Here aresome tips to get your family started and help make theschool year a breeze for everyone.
Before School Starts“If your child is attending a new school, visit it before
the school year begins,” says Roberta Abaday, an Englishteacher at John F. Kennedy High School. “This will giveyour child a chance to locate the important offices, library,restrooms, cafeteria, and basic layout for school before thefirst day.”One week before school begins, start having children
wake up early, said Abaday. This will give students a de-cent amount of time to adjust to their new school sched-ule. She adds that this is “especially helpful for teenagers.”For many students, getting to school on time is nearly afeat in itself, but being late constantly can cause them tomiss out on important morning announcements, in addi-tion to being penalized. “If you will have to drive to theschool to drop off your child, decide on the best time toleave to get there before the first bell,” Abaday suggest-ed. Coordinate a departure time with your child, empha-size the importance of leaving the house on time, andstick to it.
Start a “bulletin board” if you do not already have one.A refrigerator works for many families, but try to have aspecialized bulletin board dedicated to posting schoolschedules, notes, to-do lists. A simple cork board or dryerase board can work. Establishing your family’s “bulletinboard” before school starts will prepare everyone for thebarrage of notices and school paperwork that usually
comes home in the first week. Having avisual reminder can be extremely effective, es-
pecially if the board is placed somewhere in the homewhere everyone frequents. Update it frequently and getyour child to add to it on his or her own.
During The School YearAvoid the rush. Organization and preparation go hand
in hand, so prepare what you can the night before. Havechildren lay out their outfits the night before, have paper-work signed the night before, have lunch money or lunch-es ready the night before. “The night before” is the besttime to get things done so that the next morning can be assmooth as possible, and everyone can get to work andschool stress-free.
Less is more when it comes to school activities. Every-one knows or has heard of the student who juggle half a
dozen activities and sports in addition to getting goodgrades. The reality is that many students do not benefit frombeing stretched so thin. Balance can be very difficult toachieve and the student may ultimately suffer. Instead,encourage your child to focus on one or two activities,while also maintaining quiet study time every day.
Snack attack. Kids can be tired after a long day ofschool so when they get home, have them eat a quick,healthy snack to re-charge. Something nutritious and nottoo heavy, like apples and peanut butter, will energizekids...just in time to start their homework.
Check and double check you have everything, suggestsNate Sanchez, who will be a sophomore at Father Due-nas Memorial High School this coming year. Also, in casestudents miss a day of school or forget to copy somethingdown they should “always have a friend for back-up,” headvises.
Schedule homework time every day. If your childrenhave trouble concentrating, help them avoid needless dis-tractions (like TV or the Internet) and have them work ina quiet, well-lit area, preferably at a table or desk. Havethem set out their agenda, and plan which assignments tocomplete first. When they have finished their homework,have them go over their work again to make sure they fol-lowed the instructions and completed the assignment cor-rectly. It is also a good idea to check the bulletin board andsee if there are any papers that need signing.
Ariane Benefit — who is an organizing expert, lifecoach, and author — emphasizes the value of offeringsuggestions as opposed to hard, unchanging rules.
“Teaching (children) to make organizing decisions isone of the greatest gifts you can give your child,” she ex-plains.
By being involved, parents can motivate children tomaintain their new system, Benefit says. Parents shouldencourage children to come up with their own ways ofmaking their organizing process simpler and more efficient.According to Benefit, “This reinforces that it’s okay notto get it perfect the first time. Like writing, good organiz-ing often happens in ‘drafts.’”
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EXPERT TIPSn Lead by example. Being an organized parent givesstudents a real-life model to learn from when it comesto managing their own work. Do your best to practiceorganizing techniques, like writing lists, using the bul-letin board, and keeping your own papers in order.
n Color-code. Color is a powerful visual element,even when it comes to school items like notebooks,binders, and highlighters. Using color is a fun andhighly effective way to get and stay organized.
n Encourage your child to use his or her agendadaily. Get students into the habit of writing down allhomework assignments and upcoming test dates.Initially, it is a good idea to check your child’s agen-da every day to encourage consistency. With time,children can learn to automatically do this on their own.
n Prioritize. Encourage your child to complete short-term assignments first and to set aside some timeevery day (or week) to work on longer-term projects.This way, children come to manage their workloadswhile avoiding last minute pressure and improvingtheir chances of doing well in school.
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organizedGET Hard at work: 12th grade Marine Biology Honors student Gabriel Lapid, center, doingclasswork at the Marine Biology class at George Washington High School in Mangilao.
Study sessions: Students study in class at Or-dot/Chalan Pago Elementary School on April 15.
S A V E T I M E , S T R E S SW I T H O R D E R
The DEED after-school program is offeredto children in grades kindergarten throughfifth who are attending public school and
who satisfy eligibility requirements. It is intend-ed to “supplement theschool’s regular educationprogram in the areas of lan-guage arts, reading, andmath,” said Arlene Unping-co, deputy superintendentat Guam’s Department ofEducation. According toUnpingco, the program is re-stricted to “the students wewould consider ‘at risk’” ac-cording to specific guidelines.
These guidelines includebeing a student in grades K-5, having parents who work orattend school full-time, andwho is determined by Stan-ford 10 standardized testing tobe “below grade level.” Gradesof D or F in math, languagearts, and reading may also qual-ify a student for the program.DEED enrollment is also ex-tended to children with single parents or guardianswho are working or attending school full-time.
Interested parents may contact their child’s schoolfor a registration form and to ensure that their fami-ly can meet the program’s criteria. A school admin-istrator will then review the form and parents will re-ceive both a checklist relative to payment and infor-
mation regarding anything else that is needed. The pro-gram costs $75 per school quarter.
As a supplemental program, DEED ensures “effec-tive education, physical safety, andparent and community involve-ment,” said Unpingco.
A typical DEED day is struc-tured consistently with the first“block” of the afternoon dedicatedto homework. During this time,the priority is not homework com-pletion, but rather it is to give stu-dents the opportunity to ask forhelp with their work. The focus ison language arts, read, and math,but attention is also paid to phys-ical education and arts and crafts.Parents are encouraged to be-come involved whenever theycan, by going on a field trip withtheir children or even by pre-senting a lesson to the class.
“Since I started taking alook at the Stanford 10 resultsfor the 2007-2008 school year,”
Unpingco explained. “There has been anincrease in reading and language arts [scores].” Sheexpects to receive the score reports for the past 2009-2010 school year sometime in August and plans tocontinue analyzing the results, hopefully with an out-come that indicates DEED’s effectiveness.
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SPORTS OUTSIDESCHOOLn Guam Youth Sports Associa-tionFor info call 564-1844/5 or [email protected] year-round youth soc-cer, aikido, and swimming.n Guam Youth Soccer Clubs
Crushers Football Club. Ages 4-16. Practice is held at Tiyan field.Call Carla 777-7227.n ISA Islanders. Call Jean Cepe-da at 482-9779 or email [email protected] Dededo Soccer Club. Call Pas-cual Artero at 735-5030/31/32 orthe office at 633-2520.n Sidekicks Soccer Club. CallGian Tenorio at 477-8296 or 482-8296 or email [email protected] Southern Cobras SoccerClub. Call Therese Diaz at 688-1907 or Frank Angoco at 777-7227or email [email protected] Tigers Soccer Club. Call KenLape at 777-7771 or Claire at 687-9976.n Tumon Typhoons SoccerClub. Call Pete at 482-9109 orBecky Aguon at 488-5300 or [email protected] Wings Soccer Club. CallCoach Yamamoto at 777-6600 orvisit www.guamwings.com.
GUAM YOUTHBASKETBALL n Agafa Gumas Bulldogs YouthBasketball Club. Ages 7-14. CallConrad at 637-2324.n Agat Lakers. Call Darrell DelaPaz at 727-6707.n Barrigada Basketball Club.Ages 6-18.Call Chris at 734-3737/3859 or Jon Lujan at 688-0392.n Central Mavericks BasketballClub. Call Sid Guzman at 688-0411 or Frank Cruz at 687-3734.n Dededo Heat Basketball. CallJean Cepeda at 482-9779.n ISA Islanders. Call Joe Cepe-da at 688-9779.n Guam Island Dragons Bas-ketball. Ages 5-11, 12-14, and 15-18. Call Victor Sablan at 647-6416or Leonard Aguon at 687-3881.n Suns Basketball Club. Call An-dre Hattori at 483-4477, JT at 687-
6625, or Joey Gogue at 475-3100n Tamuning Typhoon Basket-ball. Ages 7-18. Contact theTamuning mayor’s office.n Yellow Jackets BasketballClub. Call Pascual Artero at 735-5030/31/32 or [email protected].
n Yigo Basketball Club. CallCoach Joey at 687-1314.
NON-SPORT ACTIVITIESn Boys and Girls Scouts ofAmericaOffice Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9a.m. to 1 p.m.; Marine Corps Dri-ve, Tamuning Boy Scouts ContactInformation Call 649-0639 or [email protected] Girl Scouts Contact Informa-tion Call 646-5652 or [email protected] El Nino Wind Orchestra, jun-ior division youth ensemble.Over age 10 and up to three yearsof music experience. Rehearsalstake place every Saturday from10-11:30 a.m. at George Wash-ington High School. Call 969-6290.Email Jake Mafnas [email protected] or AmandaShively [email protected], visit http://www.gtb-guam.org
n Pa’a Americorps CommunityLinala y Kutturan Chamorro Pro-gram. Learn Chamorro dance,chant, and weaving in AganaHeights on Tuesdays and Thurs-days from 4:30—5:30 p.m. CallNicole Calvo at 475-4721 from 10a.m.—3 p.m.
School activities tend to varybut may include:n Honor Choir
n Academic Challenge Bowl
n Cheerleading
n Journalism
n Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer,Swimming, Tennis, Wrestling,Cross Country, Track and Fieldn JROTC
n Mock Trial
n Speech and Debate
n and more
Contact your child’s school formore information about seasons,tryout dates, and more.
K E E P K I D S ’ M I N D S A N D B O D I E S M O V I N GA L O N G A F T E R B E L L R I N G S
Pacific Daily News file photosinvolvedGETTING
Hovercraft: Maria Ulloa Elementary School DEED student Mathew Quinata test-rides a hovercraft designed and built by Mad Science.
Below: Vicente S.A. Benavente Roadrunners’ Shaeina Torres, center, tries for a lay-up against the Astumbo Middle School Dragons.
ELEMENTARYSCHOOLSn Agana Heights Ele-mentary SchoolPhone: 477-8040/60Principal: Carla Masnay-onMascot: Bumble bees
n Adacao ElementarySchoolPrincipal: EvangelineChangPhone: 300-6500
n Astumbo Elemen-tary SchoolPhone: 635-4363/70Principal: Julie T. Mendi-olaMascot: Butterflies
n B. P. Carbullido Ele-mentary SchoolPhone: 734-4341/2/3Principal: Agnes A. Guer-reroMascot: Ko’ko’ bird
n Capt. H.B. Price Ele-mentary SchoolPhone: 734-2159Principal: Lisa Cooper-NurseMascot: Lancheros
n Chief Brodie Ele-mentary SchoolPhone: 647-4536/4444Principal: Nancy W. Diaz Mascot: Busy bees
n C.L. Taitano Elemen-tary SchoolPhone: 475-4503Principal: Corina PaulinoMascot: Deerling
n D.L. Perez Elemen-tary SchoolPhone: 653-0404/2646Principal: Carolyn DiazCamachoMascot: Friendly Fanihi
n Finegayan Elemen-tary SchoolPhone: 633-1521Principal: EvangelineIglesias Mascot: Flying Fish
n F.Q. Sanchez Ele-mentary SchoolPhone: 828-8472/3590/2110Principal: Derrick SantosMascot: Seahorse
n H. S. Truman Ele-mentary SchoolPhone: 565-5195 Principal: Michael MenoMascot: Golden Eagles
n Inarajan ElementarySchoolPhone: 828-8641/2Principal: Evelyn Man-tanonaMascot: Chiefs
n J. M. Guerrero Ele-mentary School
Phone: 632-1540/1663Principal: Rose RiosMascot: Dolphins
n J. Q. San Miguel El-ementary SchoolPhone: 477-9370/1Principal: Tricia MoylanMascot: Eagles
n L.B. Johnston Ele-mentary SchoolPhone: 646-5046/8256Principal: Katherine M.Reyes Mascot: Angels
n Liguan ElementarySchoolPhone: 300-1680Principal: Anthony Cepe-daMascot: Siheks
n M.A. Sablan Elemen-tary SchoolPhone: 565-2238/2946Principal: Agnes Cama-cho Mascot: Stars
n M.A. Ulloa Elemen-tary SchoolPhone: 632-5176/8090Pr inc ipa l: Yo landaGabrielMascot: Carabaos
n M.U. Lujan Elemen-tary SchoolPhone: 789-1535Fax: 789-1686Principal: Daisy RamirezMascot: Dragons
n Machananao Ele-mentary SchoolPhone: 635-4381/2Principal: Robb MalayAssistant Principal: Jo-hanana CeriaMascot: Marlins
n Merizo MartyrsMemorial SchoolPhone: 828-8525/8779Principal: Derrick SantosMascot: Dolphins
n Ordot-Chalan PagoElementary SchoolPhone: 477-9645, 472-4687Principal: Janet DuenasMascot: Ants
n P. C. Lujan Elemen-tary SchoolPhone: 734-3971/2Principal: JeannetteBurchMascot: Satellites
n Talofofo ElementarySchoolPhone: 789-1171/1386Fax: 789-3651Principal: Christine Terla-je Mascot: Tigers
n Tamuning Elemen-tary SchoolPhone: 646-8058/8648Principal: Katherine M.ReyesMascot: Whales
n Upi ElementarySchoolPhone: 653-1371/2 Principal: Beverly SanAgustinMascot: Tot tot
n Wettengel Elemen-tary SchoolPhone: 632-7770/7870Principal: Melissa MafnasLimoMascot: Binadu
MIDDLESCHOOLSn Agueda I. JohnstonMiddle SchoolPhone: 472-6785, 477-8042Principal: Naomi Taiting-fongMascot: Pirates
n Astumbo MiddleSchoolPhone: 300-2610Principal: Robert G. Mar-tinezMascot: Dragons
n F.B. Leon GuerreroMiddle SchoolPhone: 653-2080Principal: Ulrich MarkMascot: Hawks
n Inarajan MiddleSchoolPhone: 475-0673Principal: Duane Man-tanonaMascot: Warriors
n Jose L.G. Rios Mid-dle SchoolPhone: 475-2426/7Principal: Erika CruzMascot: Voyagers
n Luis P. Untalan Mid-dle SchoolPhone: 735-3110/1Principal: Eleuterio MesaMascot: Wildcats
n Oceanview MiddleSchoolPhone: 565-2961/3Principal: Lynda Hernan-dez-AvillaMascot: Knights
n V.S.A. BenaventeMiddle SchoolPrincipal: Beth PerezPhone: 632-1226/5647Mascot: Roadrunners
HIGHSCHOOLSn George WashingtonHigh SchoolPhone: 734-2911Principal: Begona S. Flo-res Mascot: Geckos
n J.P. Torres Alterna-tive SchoolPhone: 565-5291/5643/5642/5644Principal: Rosalin Meeks
n John F. KennedyHigh SchoolPhone: 642-2100/2/2106/4332/3/5Acting Principal: KenChargualafMascot: Islanders
n Okkodo High School Phone: 300-1870/1878Principal: Kenneth De-nustaMascot: Bulldogs
n Simon Sanchez HighSchoolPhone: 653-2313/8/3501Principal: Lourdes SanNicolasMascot: Sharks
n Southern HighSchoolPhone: 479-2102/2112/4Principal: James PettitMascot: Dolphins
PRIVATESCHOOLSn Academy of OurLady of GuamPhone: 477-8203/8725President: Sister FrancisJerome CruzMascot: Cougars
n Asmuyao Communi-ty School
Phone: 475-9276, cell-482-1847Director: Rand Coffman
n Bishop BaumgartnerMemorial SchoolPhone: 472-6670/477-4010Principal: Rita DuenasMascot: Obispos
n Dominican CatholicSchoolPhone: 653-3021/3140Principal: Sister ZenaidaT. AnchetaMascot: Veritas
n Evangelical Christ-ian AcademyPhone: 734-3241Principal: Sharon L.CalkinsMascot: Doves
n Father DuenasMemorial SchoolPhone: 734-2261/2263Principal: Father Vital-iano DimarananMascot: Friars
n Guam AdventistAcademyPhone: 789-1515Principal: Carol TorresMascot: Angels
n Guam Christ ianAcademy of Tomor-rowPhone: 649-4398/3927Mascot: Gator
n Harvest ChristianAcademyPhone: 477-6341Principal: John McGrewMascot: Eagles
n Mount CarmelPhone: 565-3822/5128Principal: Norma Tabay-oyongMascot: Phoenix
n Notre Dame HighSchoolPhone: 789-1676/1745Principal: Mariesha Cruz-San NicolasMascot: Royals
n Saint AnthonyCatholic SchoolPhone: 647-1140/43Principal: Sister DorisSan AgustinMascot: Raiders
n Saint FrancisCatholic School
Phone: 789-1270/1350Principal: Sister MarshaNededogMascot: St. Francis Cru-saders
n San Vicente SchoolPhone: 735-4243/4240Principal: Sister JosephAnn QuineneMascot: Braves
n Santa BarbaraCatholic SchoolPhone: 632-5578Principal: Sister JeanetteMarie PangelinanMascot: Spartans
n Southern ChristianAcademyPhone: 565-7020/5 Principal: Andresina Mc-ManusAssistant Principal:Mascot: Dolphins
n St. John’s SchoolPhone: 646-8080/5644Headmaster: GlennChapinMascot: Knights
n St. Paul ChristianSchoolPhone: 637-9855Principal: Helen NishihiraMascot: Warriors
n St. Thomas AquinasPhone: 473-7821Principal: Hauhouot Di-ambra-Odi
n Temple ChristianSchoolPhone: 477-9507Principal: James Mendiola
n St. Paul ChristianSchool north campusPhone: 653-1311/12/13Principal: Paul PinedaMascot: Warriors
DEPARTMENTOF DEFENSEEDUCATIONACTIVITYSCHOOLSn Commander McCoolElementary/MiddleSchoolPhone: 339-8676/8Principal: Donald Chris-tensenMascot: Seahawks
n DoDEA Andersen El-ementary SchoolPhone: 366-1511/2Principal: Willette Horne-BarnesMascot: Dolphins
n DoDEA AndersenMiddle SchoolPhone: 366-3880/5973Principal: Deborah KrullMascot: Dragons
n DoDEA Guam HighSchoolPhone number: 344-7410/11Principal: Phillip KeimMascot: Panthers
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