COMMUNITY BRIEFS March 19, 2009

To all parents and legal guardians of Saipan Southern High School: There will be a PTA meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at 6pm in the cafeteria. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Marianas High School schedule[/B]

March 19 Smart Start Seminar for MHS seniors, 8am-3pm at Saipan World Resort
March 24 No classes (Commonwealth Covenant Day)
April 6-7 3rd Quarter Final Exams
April 8 4th Quarter begins
April 9-13 Easter break
April 27- May 1 SAT10 Tests (Grade 9-11)
May 4-15 Advanced Placement Exams
May 18-22 PSS SBA Tests
May 25 No classes (Memorial Day)
June 11 Graduation Ceremony
June 15 End of 4th Quarter
For questions and concerns, contact 237-3206. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Pre-economic summit sessions set[/B]

The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is reminding the public of the upcoming Economic Restoration Summit, set for April 2-3, 2009. In preparation for the Summit, two meetings will be held this month to gather preliminary information and ideas from the private and public sectors.

The first session will focus on private sector stakeholders and is scheduled to take place today, March 19, 2009, at the Multi-Purpose Center from 8:30am to 1pm. The second session will be for government officials on March 26, 2009, at the same location from 8:30am to 12pm. Both sessions will be broadcast through video teleconference to Rota and Tinian participants. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]KagES sets cultural day fest[/B]

The Kagman Elementary School will be hosting its 9th Annual Cultural Day Festivities on March 28, 2009, Saturday, at the campus grounds, from 8:30am to 3pm. Everyone is welcome to attend; bring the whole family. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Marianas High School schedule[/B]

Mar. 19 Smart Start Seminar for MHS Seniors, 8am-3pm at Saipan World Resort
Mar. 24 No classes (Commonwealth Covenant Day)
For questions and concerns, contact 237-3206. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Tinian waters get green flag[/B]

The Division of Environmental Quality assigned a green flag to beaches on Tinian after an analysis of samples collected from the island’s beaches and storm drainages this week showed no excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria that exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards.

The division analyzed samples of marine recreational and storm drainage water from nine locations on Tinian this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. Marine Water Reports are also provided at www.deq.gov.mp/section.aspx?secID=4 and http://www.cnmicoralreef.net/wq/beachcloseweeklyresults.htm. Interested individuals and organizations can also receive email notifications of the weekly marine water quality reports. To do so, send an email to environment@deq.gov.mp.

For more information, contact DEQ at 664-8500. [B][I](DEQ)[/I][/B]