Education Notes

E-Degree Plan
Starting Oct. 1, all personnel requesting tuition assistance are required to have uploaded their electronic Degree Plan into their education record in the Air Force Virtual Education Center site accessed through the Air Force Portal. Meet with your school’s academic adviser for your e-Degree Plan and then take the time to upload your courses. For assistance or for more information, contact the education center.
Music lessons
SKIESUnlimited music lessons are designed to teach all levels and abilities. Voice, piano, music, and violin lessons are available for children and youth ages 18 months to 18 years. Children and youth will participate in recitals. For more information contact: Parent Central Services, Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898, 493-4516/4122 or 0631-3406-4516/4122; Family and MWR One Stop Shop on Landstuhl, Wilson Bks., Bldg. 3810, 486-8943 or
06371-86-8943.

Tween/teen connection
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Service counselors will start two newcomers transition groups over the summer in the Ramstein Middle School MPH building. One group is for high school students and the other for middle school students. For more information, call 06371-47-3196 or email Michael.mcguire@eu.dodea.edu or shelly.green@eu.dodea.edu.

Shakespeare for Young Actors
Shakespeare for Young Actors is an intensive approach to the spoken language of performance using Shakespeare as the benchmark. Students will be taught to speak in “Elevated Standard” or “mid-Atlantic” English with special emphasis on diction and elocution. Students will gain an understanding of the usage of “verse” vs. “prose” in literature and performance. Class dates are: Sept. 8 to Oct. 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays. Students will perform in An Evening of One Acts Oct. 3 to 5 and 17 to 19 with a possible additional performance on Oct. 10 to 11. Cost is: $150 per student and $100 per additional child. Open to ages 10-18. For more information or to enroll, contact KMC Onstage, 483-6626 or 0631-3406-6626, Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3232.

Computer-assisted piano class
SKIESUnlimited offers a computer-assisted piano class to help students learn how to play piano. Students receive both a 30-minute individual lesson and a 30-minute interactive piano lesson at a workstation with a stand-alone computer. Students are asked to bring piano books and other teaching materials that they may have if they have had piano instructions before. This class is offered Mondays and Thursdays on Pulaski Bks., Bldg. 2901. Open to ages 4-18. To register, contact Parent Central Services, Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898, 493-4516/4122 or 0631-3406-4516/4122; Family and MWR One Stop Shop on Landstuhl, Wilson Bks., Bldg. 3810, 486-8943 or
06371-86-8943.

Driver’s Education for students
IMCOM-Europe is proud to announce the availability of a comprehensive driver’s education program for High School students in Europe. It is made possible through a collaborative effort and contract with the German National Federation of Driving Instructors (Fahrlehrerverband). Do not miss out on this incredible opportunity for teens! For more information, and to register call: Parent Central Services, Pulaski Bks., Bldg. 2898, 493-4516/4122 or 0631-3406-4516/4122 or Family and MWR One Stop Shop on Landstuhl, Wilson Barracks, Bldg. 3810, 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943.

Wuzuquan Kung Fu
Students will develop physical and mental skills while learning a 500-year old practice called Kung Fu. Open to ages 5-18. For class offerings, times and prices, contact Parent Central Services, Pulaski Bks., Bldg. 2898, 493-4516/4122 or 0631-3406-4516/4122 or Family and MWR One Stop Shop on Landstuhl, Wilson Barracks, Bldg. 3810, 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943.