School Notes – March 3, 2017

Volunteers, donations needed

Landstuhl Elementary Middle School is looking for volunteers to help with the Parent Teacher Student Association Spring Carnival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 25 on Landstuhl, Bldg. 3830. Volunteers are needed for various activities and hours on the day of the carnival, including face painters, balloon animal creators, game and prize room helpers, and more. If you are able to volunteer your time on the day of the carnival, sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4da5ac28a6fd0-landstuhl. If you would like to organize an activity at the carnival, contact julie.wittenberg@eu.dodea.edu. Additionally, donations for the silent auction and raffle baskets, used-book sale and stuffed animal walk are needed. All donations can be dropped off at the main office of LEMS in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3830. For more details, call 0611-143-545-1700 or email julie.wittenberg@eu.dodea.edu.

LEMS Spring Carnival, Chili Cook-Off

Landstuhl Elementary Middle School hosts its Parent Teacher Student Association Spring Carnival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 25 in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3830. Come and enjoy food, games, a silent auction and raffle baskets, prizes, face painting, used-book sale and more. The annual Chili Cook-Off will also be held during the carnival. For more information or to reserve a place at the Chili Cook-Off table, call 0611-143-545-1700 or email julie.wittenberg@eu.dodea.edu.

Highlight a Child

Highlight a Child is an event to highlight children and their talents in the community, as part of Child Abuse Awareness Month programming. The theme is, “Safer Communities, Safer Children.” Five groups of children will dance and sing from 6 to 8 p.m. April 28 at the Landstuhl Community Center, Bldg. 3780. There will be an art contest project for the schools, and the winning project will be displayed at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center main Exchange. For more information, call Army Community Service at 541-9000 or 0611-143-541-9000.

Theater classes

Did you know that children involved with theatrical arts programs outscore their nonarts student peers by an average of 65 points on the SAT and ACT? Theater provides a safe, secure environment where children learn skill sets including public speaking, coping mechanisms, reading comprehension, verbal and nonverbal communication, and more. SKIESUnlimited offers Intro to Theatre for ages 5 to 12 and Shakespeare Scenes for ages 12 and older. For more information or to register, contact Parent Central Services on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, at 541-9066 or 0611-143-541-9066.

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.

Voice lessons

Children ages 8 to 18 years old can now learn how to develop a strong, healthy singing voice with SKIESUnlimited voice lessons! Private lessons are offered on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2901, and Landstuhl, Bldg. 3819. Participants will be trained on breath control, music theory and vocal techniques. For more information or to register, contact Parent Central Services on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, at 541-9066 or 0611-143-541-9066.

Job openings at CY Services

If you are interested in working with children and youth, apply online for Child and Youth 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.

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 Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, at 541-9066 or 0611-143-541-9066.

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 Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, at 541-9066 or 0611-143-541-9066.

Clubs at Landstuhl School Age Center

Landstuhl School Age Center offers several different clubs open to students, grades one to five? The different weekly clubs include theater, fitness, art, Lego 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.