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Posted on Feb 12 1999
Donation
The University of Guam Endowment Foundation has extended its appreciation to businessman Willie Tan for contributing $1,000 to the foundation for 1998.
The donations to the UOG Endowment Foundation are tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, according to its Flora S. Quan, Development Program Administrator.
DPS advisory
The Department of Public Safety will conduct car seat checkpoints on February 16 and 19 to deter, detect and apprehend people who violate the child restraint laws in the CNMI. For information, contact 664-9001.
Financial assistance
The Carolinian Affairs Inc. is now accepting applications for the 1999 Refaluwasch Mini Financial Assistance Grant. Application form can be obtained at the NMC Continuing Education Office, through Rose L. Igitol or at the Carolinian Affairs Office in Garapan.
Funds are limited, please submit your applications before February 20. Call 234-6385 or 664-1700 for further information.
Study visits
Six schools are expecting self-study visits of the accreditation team, while three are due to get their mid-term review as the entire Public School System prepares for evaluation.
Acting Associate Commissioner for Instruction Rita Sablan informed the Board of Education yesterday that starting April, PSS officials and respective schools will meet with the accreditation team.
Marianas High School, which secured two-years of accreditation in 1996 is due to expire this year, will host the first of the series of self-study visits. Gregorio T. Camacho, Garapan, Hopwood, Rota elementary and its junior high school are also scheduled in April.
Lined-up activities for the self-study visit will include the creation of a school-wide focus group findings and the follow-up process. This year’s accreditation is focused on learning.
Tanapag, Oleai and San Vicente elementary schools are preparing for the mid-term review visit on the same month. These three schools secured the maximum six-years accreditation term in 1996.
The mid-term review was designed to get back to the schools in the middle of their six-years accreditation. According to officials, it keeps schools on their toes even if the actual evaluation will take place in the next three years. It outlines the progress made by respective schools based on recommendations made by the accreditation team.
