COMMUNITY BRIEFS
ASVAB TEST TODAY
Individuals who are 17-34 years of age and are citizens of the United States, Federated States of Micronesia, Palau or have an I-551 (permanent resident) are urged to take the Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery exams.
The exams will be held today, Aug. 28, Saturday, 8am, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Interested individuals must bring a picture I.D. to process. If there are any questions call collect (671) 477-7666 and ask for SSG Tkel (cell 671-687-3820); SGT Benavente (cell 671-687-3660); or call the Office of the Military/Veteran Affairs at 664-2650/51.
Be all that you can be in the Army!
FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES OFFICERS MEETING SET
The CNMI Association of Families with Disabilities meeting will be held on Aug. 31, 2004, 6pm, at Skyway Restaurant, Airport Road. Should you have any questions call Lisa A. Aldan at 483-0395 or Vicky Tudela at 288-7676 for further information.
All parents and community members are welcomed to attend this meeting.
CHACHA RESETS ITS PTSA MEETING
The administration of Chacha Oceanview Junior High School would like to inform all parents, guardians, students and the community that the scheduled PTSA meeting for Aug. 26, 2004 was cancelled and is rescheduled for next week Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004. If you have any questions or concerns call 664-4100, 664-4105 or 664-4106. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.
YOUTH LEARNING CENTER REGISTRATION TO START
The Garapan Youth Learning Center announces its open-house/registration beginning Aug. 30, 2004 to Sept. 3, from 9am to 4:30pm. Interested parents are encouraged to visit the center. The center provides services on tutoring in general subjects, computer lab, sports, guidance and counseling and other related educational activities. Services are free of charge and available to youth from grade levels 1st through 12th. For more information contact 664-7883.
E-FORM FOR SHEFA SCHOLARSHIP NOW AVAILABLE
Applications for Saipan Higher Education Financial Assistance are now available online and can be downloaded by accessing its website: www.saipanshefa.com.
This option is especially helpful for those students who are currently abroad, and qualified to avail of this assistance.
The scholarship, which is under the Municipality of Saipan, Office of the Mayor, aims to provide supplementary financial assistance pursuant to Saipan Local Law 13-21, to qualified residents of Saipan (inclusive of the Northern Islands) in pursuing postsecondary education on Saipan or abroad.
Under the rules, ongoing applicants need to submit official sealed transcript, valid Saipan municipal ID No., and official class registration. New applicants are asked to submit acceptance letter into a higher education institution, proof of one year residency on Saipan, most recent official sealed transcript, and valid Saipan ID. No.
Completed application and supporting documents must be submitted to SHEFA at the Mayor’s Office.
For inquiries call 234-6208/234-6280 or email: jbtmayor@vzpacifica.net.
