COMMUNITY BRIEFS January 12, 2009

The Kagman Komunidat Association is inviting the public to meet at the Kagman Community Center on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at 6:30pm. Issues to be discussed include the Kagman sidewalk construction, Puengin Inetnon (Kagman Friday Night Market), future and current CIP projects for Kagman (CIP coordinator Vicky Villagomez will be present), and other current community issues. Reps. Rosemond Santos and Ed Salas will also be present to discuss issues. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Bayani to host cultural show fundraiser[/B]

The Bayani Association will host and launch a Filipino Cultural Show called “Balik-Tanaw Sa Kulturang Pinoy” on Jan. 17, at 7pm, at the Hibiscus Hall of the Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan in Garapan.

The two-hour cultural show and banquet dinner presents about 16 creative cultural dances that portray the Filipinos’ regional culture, tradition and arts representing the Philippine islands of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The show aims to instill, showcase, and promote the Filipino culture amongst fellow Filipinos and local residents as well in Saipan.

The CNMI Guma’ Ezperansa/Karidat is the chosen beneficiary for the net proceeds of the event. Guma’s Manager Lauri Ogumoro will grace the occasion with the Philippine Consulate General officials and other guests. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Tinian High PTA meeting set[/B]

This is to inform parents and guardians of Tinian High School students that there will be a PTA meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 3:30pm at the Tinian Youth Center. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend this important meeting. Call Herman Hofschneider, Carla SanNicolas, Lynette Hofschneider or Rose Lazaro if you have any questions. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]MHS Class of ’88 meeting set[/B]

This is to remind the Marianas High School Class of 1988 on their meeting will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at the residence of Melvin P. & Eleanor A. Cepeda in As Lito. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]OES PTSA meeting set[/B]

The Parents Teachers Student Association officers of Oleai Elementary School would like to inform parents and guardians of Oleai Elementary School students that there will be a PTSA meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at 6:16pm in the school cafeteria. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]WSR Elementary School January events[/B]

Jan. 5 Students return from Christmas break

Jan. 6 STUCO meeting, 2:30pm room D-5, Parent Advisory Council meeting, 6pm, WSR Library

Jan. 7 Parent Literacy Night (Partners in Print Opening Night) with Kindergarten parents, 5:30pm, WSR Library

Jan. 12 Flag ceremony, 8am.

Jan. 13 PTSA meeting 6pm, WSR cafeteria

Jan. 15 Parent Literacy Night Workshop #2 (Kindergarten Parents) 5:30pm, WSR Library

Jan. 16 Mrs. Mary Jane Lime’s class visit to dentist (8-11am)

Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Day Holiday (no classes)

Jan. 20-21 Half day (students released at 12pm), Reading first assessment testing (teachers will set appointment)

Jan. 20 Ms. Paulette Tudela’s class dentist visit (8-11am)

Jan. 21 Ms.Dorina Castro’s class dentist visit (8-11am)

Jan. 22 WSR school-level science fair judging, Ms. Martha Mendiola’s class dentist visit (8-11am), parent literacy night workshop #3 (Kindergarten parents), 5:30pm, WSR Library

Jan. 23 WSR school-level science fair viewing (open to the public), Mrs. Divine Dela Cruz’s class dentist visit (8-11am)

Jan. 26 Leadership team meeting, 2:45pm, WSR Library, Ms. Amanda Angel’s class visit to dentist (8-11am)

Jan. 27 Spelling bee finals, 2:45pm, WSR cafeteria, Mr. Victor Cabrera’s class visit to dentist (8-11am)

Jan. 28 Half-day (students released at 12pm) Teacher professional development, Ms. Monica Pangelinan’s class visit to dentist (8-11am)

Jan. 29 Mr. Steve Gilles’s class visit to dentist (8-11am), parent literacy night workshop #4 (Kindergarten parents), 5:30pm, WSR Library

Jan. 30 End of 2nd Quarter, 2nd Quarter Report Card Day (Report Card will be distributed to students, unless a parent conference is needed—teachers will make appointments with parents), Ms. Phyllis class visit to dentist (8-11am), STUCO sponsored movie day, 2:30pm, WSR Library ($1 entrance fee)

Jan. 30-31 Island-Wide Science Fair, Marianas High School