School Notes – Aug. 5, 2016

Registration opens

University of Maryland University College Europe registration for Fall 2016 Session 1 is now open. On-site and online courses start Aug. 22. Registration is open until Aug. 17 for online classes; Aug. 21 for hybrid classes, which is a combination of on-site and online courses; and the day the class begins for each on-site class. This fall UMUC Europe will offer courses in multiple subjects, including business administration, cybersecurity and criminal justice. Learn more about the thousands of classes that will take place online and on military bases in Europe and the Middle East at www.europe.umuc.edu.

UMUC Europe will offer a $2,000 Spouse of Service Member Scholarship to help military spouses fund their education. This scholarship is open to both new and current undergraduate and graduate students. It can be applied towards UMUC tuition or refunded to help pay for other educational expenses. For information on eligibility requirements and to apply online, visit www.europe.umuc.edu/sos. For more information, call 0631-534-800.

KES back-to-school fair

Kaiserslautern Elementry School is holding a back-to-school fair to help new students and parents become oriented with the school. The fair will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 18 in the KES multipurpose room. Community resources will be on site to answer questions, including Child, Youth and School Services, USO, Red Cross and Boy Scouts of America. Come out and meet the principal, tour the school and purchase spirit wear. For more information, contact the KES office at 314-489-7075 or 0631-54589.

KES open house

Kaiserslautern Elementary School will host an open house for all families enrolled for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year Aug. 26. During this open house, you and your child will learn about classroom routines, homework, daily schedules and bus procedures. You will have a chance to meet the teacher and bring all your school supplies to stock your desk before the first day of school. Kindergarten will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. and first through fifth grades will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the KES office at 314-489-7075 or 0631-54589.

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.