Education Notes — August 26, 2016

KMC school orientation, open house events

Today

• Kaiserslautern High School, New Student Orientation: 10 a.m. to noon

• Ramstein Elementary School, Open House — kindergarten only: 1 to 2 p.m.

• Ramstein Intermediate School, Open House: 2 to 3 p.m.

• Vogelweh Elementary School, Open House: kindergarten, 1 to 2 p.m.; grades 1 to 5, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

• Kaiserslautern Elementary School, Orientation — kindergarten only: 1 to 2 p.m.

• Kaiserslautern Elementary School, Open House — grades 1 to 5: 2 to 4 p.m.

• Sembach Elementary/Middle School, New Student Orientation: 1 p.m.

• Landstuhl Elementary/Middle School, New Student Orientation: grades 1 to 5, 3 p.m.; grades 6 to 8, 2 p.m.

• Landstuhl Elementary/Middle School, Open House: kindergarten (includes orientation), 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; grades 1 to 8, 5 to 6 p.m.

Monday

• Ramstein Middle School, Open House: 8 to 10 a.m.

• Sembach Elementary School, Open House — kindergarten only: 8:30 to 10 a.m.

• Kaiserslautern Middle School, Open House: 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday

• Ramstein Elementary School, Open House — first grade only: 3:10 to 4:10 p.m.

Wednesday

• Ramstein Elementary School, Open House — second grade only: 3:10 to 4:10 p.m.

Sept. 8

• Sembach Middle School, Open House: 3 to 4:30 p.m.

• Sembach Elementary School, Open House: 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 13

• Kaiserslautern High School, Open House: 4 to 6 p.m.

Sept. 14

• Ramstein High School, Open House: 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Ramstein Intermediate School

Ramstein Intermediate School is looking forward to another great year and wanted to share some important dates for all families enrolled for the upcoming 2016/2017 School Year.

• August 26th – Open House @ 1400 – 1500

• August 29th – First Day of School (School Day 815 – 1445)

The New Parent Orientation will provide an opportunity to welcome our incoming parents and students. During this time you and your child will learn about school policies and procedures, events, volunteer opportunities, etc.  On the 26th of August just prior to the open house, class placement lists will be posted for our incoming Jaguars. The open house will afford the opportunity to meet the teacher, learn about classroom routines, and daily schedules. For more information, contact the RIS Main Office at 480-6023 or
06371-47-6023.

Storytimes at library

The regularly scheduled storytimes at Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl will not take place during the month of August but will resume again in September. For more information, contact the library, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Thomas the Tank Engine program

Join Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl for the Thomas the Tank Engine program from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 24. The event will have fun Thomas the Tank Engine activities, crafts, stories and more. The program is open to all ages; no registration required. For more information, contact the library, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

College Night

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Family and MWR and Ramstein High School present College Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Special Events Center on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 237. Learn about education opportunities available from over 80 accredited colleges and universities from the U.S. and across Europe. Food and beverages will be available while supplies last. Open to all U.S. ID cardholders. Due to high attendance and potential traffic, carpooling is highly recommended. For more information, call 493-4123 or 0631-3406-4123.

Homework assistance for teens

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Youth Programs provide a homework lab, tutoring and one-on-one homework assistance during Power Hour at the Youth Center, 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Homework contracts are available to clarify direction of help needed and to get the student, academic program manager and parents on the same page for daily or weekly goals and expectations. This is a great resource for youth that need additional help or just a quiet place to focus on their academics. If you are interested, contact Landstuhl Youth Center at 486-8658 or 06371-86-8658, or Sembach Youth Center at 545-1316 or 0611-143-545-1316.

Driver’s education

Installation Management Command Europe is proud to announce the availability of a comprehensive driver’s education program for high school students in Europe. The program has been made possible through a collaborative effort and contract with the “Fahrlehrerverband,” the German National Federation of Driving Instructors. For more information and to register, contact Parent Central Services on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898, at 493-4516/4122 or
0631-3406-4516/4122; or Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943.

KMC Teen Shuttle

Child, Youth and School Services offer a KMC Teen Shuttle service. Pick-up and drop-off points are located throughout Vogelweh, Vogelweh Housing, Ramstein and Landstuhl. ID card, shuttle card and permissions slips are required to ride the shuttle. For more information and to apply for your shuttle card, contact Parent Central Services on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898, at 493-4516/4122 or 0631-3406-4516/4122; or Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943.

Kindermusik

Kindermusik is a musical program that nurtures young children’s development in the areas of language, social, emotional and physical skills. SKIESUnlimited offers Kindermusik classes in three age categories: Cuddle and Bounce, ages 0 to 18 months; Wiggle and Grow, ages 18 months to 3 years; and Laugh and Learn, ages 3 to 5 years. Open to all branches of service. For details and to register, contact Parent Central Services on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898, at
0631-3406-4516/4122 or Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943.

Computer-assisted piano class

SKIESUnlimited is offering 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 they may have from previous piano lessons. The class is offered Mondays and Thursdays on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2901, and in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3819. Open to all branches of service for children ages 4 to 18 years old. To register, contact Parent Central Services on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898, at 493-4516/4122 or 0631-3406-4516/4122; or Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop in Landstuhl,
Bldg. 3810, at 486-8943 or 6371-86-8943.

Clubs at Landstuhl School Age Center

Did you know that Landstuhl School Age Center has several different clubs open to students, grades one to five? The different weekly clubs include cooking, sewing, robotics and film. Registration with Child, Youth and School Services is required. Enrollment fees are based on total family income. For more information, contact the Landstuhl School Age Center at 486-7281 or 06371-86-7281.

Job openings at CYS Services

If you are interested in working with children and youth, apply online for Child, Youth and School Services positions at www.usajobs.gov. Search for job title: Child and Youth Program Assistant (entry, skill and target level) CY-01/02. Positions are available at Kleber, Landstuhl, Sembach and Miesau locations. Child and Youth Program assistants work directly with children and youth and must be trustworthy, able to maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times and have the desire to be a positive influence on children and youth.