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Science educators explore sun as #AuroraHunters

by Nancy Hoehn, Kaiserslautern High School and Anna Sansone, Vicenza Middle School
DoDEA Science Teachers

As long as humans have been able to see the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, it has been an inspiration.  Unfortunately, the powerful stream of solar plasma that causes the aurora, can also cause damage to our modern satellites, technology and power infrastructure.  The European Space Agency and Norwegian Space […]

February 21, 2019 ×

Features, Schools

European PTA Regional Spelling Bee Saturday

European PTA Regional Spelling Bee Saturday

by Gabriele Arseneault
Landstuhl Elementary Middle School

For this year’s Spelling Bee, LEMS students competed for a spot to represent their school in the 2019 European PTA Regional Spelling Bee, held on Saturday, 9 a.m. at Ramstein Elementary School. Thirty students ranging from second to eighth grade participated. After 90 minutes of fierce spelling, the top three […]

February 21, 2019 ×

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Education Notes — Feb. 15, 2019

Family Child Care providers needed Family Child Care providers are needed in the Baumholder Military Community. FCC is a great way to start your own business. As a FCC provider, you perform a valuable service to the community and can earn a yearly income ranging from $20,000 to $40,000. Earn […]

February 14, 2019 ×

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Education Notes — Feb. 8, 2019

Fancy Nancy Tea Party On Saturday, join CYS and the Rheinland-Pfalz Library for the third annual Fancy Nancy Tea Party! Dress up in your finest tea party clothes to learn proper tea manners and enjoy high tea with “Fancy” herself. Morning will include party snacks and fancy crafts! 10:30 a.m. […]

February 7, 2019 ×

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Busy Spelling Bees

Busy Spelling Bees

by Tinia Bills
Spelling Bee Project Officer
Photos by Mel Figuracion

Kaiserslautern Elementary School had their Spelling Bee at the KES MPR, Jan. 31. Col. Jason Edwards, Com­man­der, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, fulfilled the role of pronouncer. Judges were Sarah Dorosky (School Liaison Officer), Jennifer Hahn (School Liaison Officer), Amber Dumond (KES Educational Technologist), and Dana Tiller (KES Counselor). Second place […]

February 7, 2019 ×

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Education Notes — Feb.1, 2019

Fancy Nancy Tea Party On Feb. 9, join CYS and the Rheinland-Pfalz Library for the third annual Fancy Nancy Tea Party! Dress up in your finest tea party clothes to learn proper tea manners and enjoy high tea with “Fancy” herself. Morning will include party snacks and fancy crafts! 10:30 […]

February 1, 2019 ×

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Changes coming to Kaiserslautern (KES) and Vogelweh Elementary (VES)

Parents and families of Kaiserslautern and Vogelweh Elementary, This letter will provide you information on the changes coming to Kaiserslautern (KES) and Vogelweh Elementary (VES), including a list of the villages that will move to attend KES starting in August 2019. As many of you are aware, in August of […]

February 1, 2019 ×

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Project Based Learning activity in social studies

Project Based Learning activity in social studies

Story and photos by Gabriele Arseneault
German Immersion Public Affairs Office Landstuhl Elementary Middle School

All 4th grade students at Landstuhl Elementary Middle School participated in a Project Based Learning activity in social studies.

February 1, 2019 ×

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Education Notes — January 25, 2019

Job Openings at Child and Youth Services Are you interested in working with children and youth? Apply online for Child and Youth Services positions at www.usajobs.gov. Look for Job Title: Child and Youth Program Assistant (Entry, Skill and Target Level) CY-01/02. Positions are available on Kleber, Landstuhl, Sembach and Miesau […]

January 24, 2019 ×

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Education Notes — January 18, 2019

Job Openings at Child and Youth Services Are you interested in working with children and youth? Apply online for Child and Youth Services positions at www.usajobs.gov. Look for Job Title: Child and Youth Program Assistant (Entry, Skill and Target Level) CY-01/02. Positions are available on Kleber, Landstuhl, Sembach and Miesau […]

January 17, 2019 ×