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COMMUNITY BRIEFS
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Posted on Feb 05 2006
OES BULLETIN OF FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES
This is to inform the parents and guardians of OES students about the changes to our school monthly calendar for the month of February 2006.
∑ Feb. 6-9, Monday-Thursday: No classes for students. (Professional Development for PSS employees. Feb. 6 & 7 is school level professional development and Feb. 8 & 9 state level professional development).
∑ Feb. 10, Friday: No classes for students and teachers (Intercession)
∑ Feb. 14, Tuesday: PTSA Meeting at 6pm school cafeteria.
∑ Feb. 16, Thursday: 3rd Quarter Mid-Progress Report.
∑ Feb. 18, Saturday: Yard Sale from 8am to 12pm, OES campus.
∑ Feb. 21-22, Tuesday-Wednesday: There will be classes for students and teachers.
If you have any concerns, feel free to call the OES office at 237-3501.
BUDDY WALK SET FOR FEB. 18
The CNMI Association of Families with Disabilities wishes to invite the community to join the first ever “BUDDY WALK” on Feb. 18, 2006, starting at 6am at Garapan Fishing Basin.
Proceeds will be used directly for various unmet needs of individuals with disabilities and for planned events in 2006 to benefit such individuals further. The first 100 participants will get a free T -Shirt.
“We rely on the generous participation of our community in the ‘BUDDY WALK’ so that those with disabilities can lead valued and independent lives in our community. Wellness and integrations matters, so join us,” a media release from the organization said.
Any donation, no matter the amount, would be greatly appreciated by the CNMI Association of Families with Disabilities. Contact these officers for more information: Lisa Aldan (483-5481), Vicky Tudela (664-7044), or Rhea Chong (664-7042). (PR)
NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
A new information and support group for parents of children with autism is being formed and those concerned are invited to attend. The new group will have its first meeting on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006 at 1pm in Room 15 at the Community Guidance Center on Navy Hill. Information regarding the group and future meetings will be established at this meeting.
For more information, contact Elaine Crisostimo at 256-1539 or Larissa Larson at 322-3761. Or you may e-mail them at lainecrisostimo@yahoo.com or Larissa@vzpacific.net. (PR)
