Education Notes — Oct. 27, 2017

Preschool Thanksgiving Storytime
at Rheinland-Pfalz Library

On Nov. 22, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Rheinland-Pfalz Library is hosting a special holiday storytime to celebrate the season of Thanksgiving. This entertaining event will include stories and songs of thanks, along with a fun activity, for young children, ages 3 to 5, and their parents. No sign-up required. For more information, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library at Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, 486-7322; 06371-86-7322.

Engineering Classes

Children will be introduced to the fundamentals of engineering. Students will have an opportunity to build electrical engines, working draw-bridges, fully functioning cranes and basic gear boxes. Students will also be introduced to engineering concepts using pneumatic principles and equipment. All of this is done using the registered brand of Fischertechnik materials. Worksheets will be handed out so that children can expand their understanding of learned concepts outside of the classroom. For more information or to register, please contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9066.

KMC Teen Shuttle

Child and Youth Services offer a KMC Teen Shuttle service. Pick-up/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. Apply for your Shuttle Card at Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Bks., Bldg. 162, 541-9066 or 0611-143-541-9066.

Clubs Available at Landstuhl School Age Center

Did you know that The Landstuhl School Age Center has several clubs open to students, Grades 1-5! Weekly clubs include theater, fitness, art, Lego robotics and film. Registration with CYSS is required. Enrollment fees are based on total family income. Contact the Landstuhl School Age Center for more information, 486-7281 or 06371-86-7281.

Homework Assistance for Teens

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Youth Pro-grams provide a homework lab, tutoring and one-on-one homework assistance during Power Hour at the Youth Center, 3 to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 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, please contact Landstuhl Youth Center, 486-8658, 06371-86-8658 or Sembach Youth Center, 545-1316 or 0611-143-545-1316.

Preschool Storytime at
Rheinland-Pfalz Library

Rheinland-Pfalz Library hosts a story time for preschool-aged children at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday from September through July. This entertaining event includes stories, music and crafts for young children ages 3 to 5 years old and their parents. No sign-up required. For more information, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.