School Notes – April 8, 2016

National Library Week
Celebrate National Library Week Sunday through April 16 at Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810. In celebration of this year’s theme, “Libraries Transform,” the Rheinland-Pfalz Library has fun programs geared towards all ages. Stop by and see what is available. In addition, the library staff will visit various Java Cafes throughout the community on April 15 for instruction on electronic content. You will find them from 7 to 9 a.m. at LRMC Java Cafe, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Java Cafe, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kleber Kaserne Java Cafe. Bring your e-reader, tablet or iPad, and staff will show you how to access the ever expanding e-content. No registration required.

Earth Day at the library
Join Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, from 3 to 4 p.m. April 22 to celebrate Earth Day. All ages are invited to create their own egg carton garden. All materials will be provided. No registration required.

Fairy tales celebration
Join Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 23 for a fairy tale celebration. Celebrate all things fairy tales and magical creatures with a puppet show, crafts and more. All ages are welcome and encouraged to dress up. No registration required.

Career Day presenters needed
Ramstein Intermediate School will host its third annual Career Day from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. April 29. The entire day will be devoted to interactive career presentations for students from the third, fourth and fifth grades. Static displays, props and tools are welcomed. Military, civilian and host-nation volunteers have generously offered their time to introduce a variety of career options to our students. If you would like to volunteer for this exciting learning opportunity, contact Noreen Mantini at 480-6021, extension 2518.

Mother’s Day Preschool Storytime
Join Rheinland-Pfalz Library for a Mother’s Day Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. May 4. Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years old will have the opportunity to make a special Mother’s Day craft. No registration required. For more information, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Strong B.A.N.D.S. StoryWalk
Celebrate the Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign at Rheinland-Pfalz Library. Regularly scheduled storytimes will go outdoors to walk and listen to great stories. Dates: Tots and Tales May 17, Preschool May 18 and Toddler May 20. Meet at the library at 10:30 a.m. and be prepared to walk. No registration required. For more information, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library at Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

TAG meeting
Calling all teens! The Teen Advisory Group meeting is an opportunity for teens to make their voices heard about what programs and materials they want to see offered at the library. The TAG meetings are held the second Thursday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. for middle school students and 4 to 5 p.m. for high school students. No registration required. For more information, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

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 0631-3406-4516/412; or Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943.