Community Briefs

Memorial Day committee meeting today

On May 29, 2006, Memorial Day, the CNMI will be paying tribute to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have passed on.

This is to let all Memorial Day Committee members and all interested in being a part of the committee that we will begin to meet every Tuesday at 9am, starting today, at the Office of Military/Veterans Affairs on Capitol Hill at building 1365. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend. (PR)

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S&NISWCD meeting tomorrow

The Saipan & Northern Islands Soil & Water Conservation District would like to inform the general public of their monthly meeting today, April 4, 1:30pm at the Natural Resources Conservation Service Office. For more information, call 256-7923.

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Chacha Oceanview sets open house

The staff and management of Chacha Oceanview Jr. High School will be having its open house on April 6, Thursday, from 4pm to 6pm. The purpose of the open house is to distribute the 3rd quarter report cards.

“Parents and guardians are encouraged to some and share their concerns and progress regarding their child/children,” said the school in a statement.

For inquiries, call Vince Dela Cruz at 237-3922 or 237-3923. (PR)

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Sinapalo Elementary School updates

10-14 Easter break (No school)
15 No Saturday reading
19 PTA meeting
17-21 Summer Reading Book Fair Week
17-21 Headstart Transition week
24-28 SAT10 Assessment for 3rd & 5th grade students

Registration
March 6-April 7 Returning students
April 5-April 28 Headstart Transitioning Students
May 1-June 2 Open Registration

Call 532-9521 or visit the Rota-SES Administration Office for more information regarding student registration. (PR)

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NMC Summer 2006 Math Placement Test

May 16 (Tuesday) 10am to noon and 5pm to 7pm Bldg. D-1 (NMC campus)

May 18 (Thursday) 10am to noon and 5pm to 7pm Bldg. D-1 (NMC campus)

Things to bring: Picture ID, pen/pencil, calculator (optional. may not be shared)

No ID, no test. Acceptable picture IDs include:
∑ NMC Picture ID (needed to be entered into the system)
∑ Driver’s License
∑ Passport
∑ Other School Picture ID
∑ CNMI Immigration Card

There is a $25 fee for the Math Placement Test that must be paid in advance at NMC’s Finance Office (Monday-Friday, 9am – 4pm). Students will not be admitted to the testing room without proof of payment—a receipt for the placement test fee.

No reservations. First come, first served basis only. Limited seats available.

No admittance to the testing room will be allowed after the starting time listed above. Math placement slips are good for one year from test date and a placement test can only be taken once a year. (PR)

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GCA registration ongoing

Grace Christian Academy registration for school year 2006-2007 is ongoing. Enrollment for new students started yesterday, April 3. For more information, parents may pick up enrollment packet from the registrar’s office at Navy Hill or may call GCA at 322-3320/3850.

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Income tax return filing deadline

Division of Revenue & Taxation is informing all CNMI residents that the deadline for tax filing of the 2005 Individual Income Tax Return is Monday, April 17, 2006 at the office of the Division of Revenue and Taxation located at the Joeten Dandan Commercial Center.

Their deadline hours for April 17, 2006 are from 7:30am to 10:30 pm.

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Framingham registration deadline

Framingham State College master’s program registration ends April 7, 2006. Classes begin April 8, 2006.

Northern Marianas College, CNMI-Registration is now open for on-going students in the Framingham State College Master of Education program. Students must register by April 7 to enroll in the course that begins April 8. Total amount is $582 for Cohort 3 and $598 for Cohort 4, plus $40 facilitation fee for both cohorts. The textbooks and pre-course assignments are now available.

Register at the CDI office in Building P at NMC between 8am and 5pm. For more information contact Velma Mafnas at 234-5498 extensions 1005, 1030 0r 1014.

SHRM offers scholarships

The CNMI Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management will be awarding two $500 scholarships to eligible students in the CNMI. The scholarship aims to develop professionals through encouraging higher education to ultimately build a pool of skilled employees to support the field of Human Resources for the CNMI. This scholarship is also offered to all eligible employees who have means to improve their skills and to provide a pathway for career development and to encourage individuals to pursue a career Human Resource Management.

Scholarship applications are available for pick up at the Marianas Visitors Authority or the Office of Personnel Management. All applications must be postmarked or received by May 5, 2006.

For any further inquiries, contact SHRM Scholarship Committee chair Polly Deleon Guerrero at (670) 664-3200/01 or email shrmnews@yahoo.com.

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Alcohol, drugs ruining your life? Al-Anon can help

If a loved one is drinking or drug abuse is creating problems in your life, Alanon can help. Alanon meetings are held every Friday, from 5pm to 6pm at the Telemed Conference Room of the Commonwealth Health Center.

For more information about Alanon, contact Darlene at 323-6573 or Trish at 322-0119.

Recycle contest deadline nears

The Division of Environmental Quality “We Can Recycle” school competition will end on April 7. As of now, there are five schools determined to recycle the most aluminum cans, plastic and paper. So far, 8,220 pounds of recyclable materials have been delivered to participating recycling centers, including the transfer station.

“There is still time for schools to join the competition. The contest, which began on Feb 1, will conclude on Friday, April 7,” said Joseph Javier, DEQ environmental technician and coordinator for the contest.

Schools may recycle cardboard, magazines, office paper, notebook paper, newspaper, plastic (water) bottles, plastic (clean) detergent containers, and aluminum cans.

The recycling contest is one of the many activities conducted as part of DEQ’s 23rd Annual Environmental Awareness celebration.

According to Javier, “cash prizes will be awarded to the top three schools for their overall recycling effort. $400 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place.” The award will take place on April 20th.

Last year’s competition yielded a combined weight of 15,067 pounds of recycled materials. 1st place went to Grace Christian Academy followed by San Antonio Elementary School and GTC Elementary School for 2nd and 3rd place respectively.

For more information, call Javier or Greg Reyes at 664-8500.