December 18, 2008 ESL Team fieldtrip with Mr. Pama and Mr. LG
December 19, 2008Team 6A Cheetahs to Underwater World & GPO Theaters
December 19, 2008 Mr. DiAmore’s music classes to UOG Fine Arts at 5:00 p.m.
December 22, 2008 7C Cougars to NewmanVisitorCenter, PacificWarMuseum, GPO
WORD OF THE WEEK
Word: indigenous ( in dij'ə nəs)
Part of Speech: adjective
Meaning: originating or produced in a particular country; native
Sentence: The Guam Rail or Ko´Ko is indigenousto Guam.
Gi fino΄chamorro: natibu
FOR TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF
I would like to thank all my UMS family for supporting my daughter, “Shaelene Perez”s medical fundraiser. It was successful! ---Ms. Steph
We have been cited for parking near the GPA substation area adjacent to our campus. A “no=parking” sign has been placed there for years. Please abide by this posting, employees are unable to access the power station. Vehicles will be towed without notice as per contractors.
Teachers, there have been increased cases of students involved in inappropriate touching on private areas on our campus. Students should be given examples of what constitutes “sexual harassment.” We are requesting that teachers spend team time to discuss such issues and scenarios. Feel free to see Mrs. San Nicolas for more guidance as needed.
Training will be held on Direct Instruction as a Reform Program on Thursday, December 11, 2008 here on campus. Team teachers are expected to show up at their prep times 3rd, 4th, or 5th periods in the library. Presentors will be from ReadingFirstCenter. Attendance will be taken, please plan accordingly.
FOR EVERYONE
Students are asked not to get off their school bus after school to purchase snacks/drinks. Once you are on the bus, you should remain there until departure. On Thursday, a student almost got injured running back from buying a snack to catch his bus.
Are you struggling with Math, Language Arts or Reading? Do you want extra help? GuamCommunity College is offering FREE math and English tutoring. The same program offers workshops on Computer Skills, Time Management, Career Goals Assessment, Student Professional Development and UnderstandingCollege and Financial Aid (Money for college tuition and books and monthly pay checks). Applications may be picked up from the Counselors during your team time or grade level lunch. Si Yu’os Ma’asse……. THE COUNSELORS
The Barrigada Mayor’s Office Staff are currently looking for 3 individuals between the ages of 14-25 to participate in the Guam Youth Congress. Please contact the Barrigada Mayor’s Office at 734-3737 for more information.
December 23, 2008 is activity day. School dance will be sponsored by Yearbook Club.
Students, please avoid using sports equipment (volleyballs, basketballs, etc.) in the courtyards during lunchtimes and passing time. Students and employees are getting injured as they pass through hallways.
In a memorandum dates, November 24, 2008 from our acting Superintendent of Education, Mrs. Arlene Unpingco, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a Guam Holiday. Everyone is advised that this day is no longer a flexible make-up as stated in our SY 2008-2009 calendar.
Tickets are now on sale for our Christmas party…see Betty Cruz, Bobbie Martinez, Lorna Warren, or Mike Gogo if you are interested. Cost is $20.00 per person (employee or guest).
NJHS will be sponsoring a photo booth during all three lunches on December 19th with a beautiful, holiday theme. Pictures will be emailed to the customer by NJHS. See Mrs. Madrid Borja, Mr. Shipman, Mr. Blas, or Ms. Salas if you are interested!
Upcoming approved fundraisers:
December 2-23, 2008: Christmas Grams by 7B Tigers
December 10, 2008 (TALENTSHOW)
--Team 6B—BBQ food
--Chamorro Club—various snacks, pickled goods, & drinks
--Yearbook Club—water, drinks, yearbooks, advertisements
--8C Jaguars—prepackaged cotton candy, popcorn, drinks
--8A Lions—pie throwing activity & pizza
--7B Tigers—hotdogs
December 13, 2008: Stephanie Torres (close-up) carwash on campus
December 19, 2008: NJHS Photo booth during all lunches
December 20, 2008: 8C Jaguars TRASH-A-THON from Marriott to Hilton Hotel
December 19, 2008: School Wide Geography Bee Competition. Social Studies Dept. will be sponsoring this event. It will be held on campus during last period of the day. Students will be selected by team teachers for participation.