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WE’RE READYFOR A BRAND
NEW YEAR!...and all newexperiences!Take a Snow Day
Hit the mountains with Family & MWR!Help Solve a Murder
You solve the murder, we’ll make dinner.
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Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation102 Custer Road, Bldg. 203Fort Myer, VA 22211Administrative Office 703.696.3305Marketing 703.696.3419Sponsorship & Advertising 703.696.8865
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FEATURES IN EVERY ISSUE
3 Community Activity Center4-5 Army Community Service6-7 Fitness Centers8-9 Patton Hall10-11 Family & MWR Info Advertisers12-13 Patton Hall14 Spates Community Club15 Ft. McNair Club16 Child and Youth Services17 JBM-HH Library18 JBM-HH Bowling Center19 Family & MWR Info & Upcoming Events
We are pleased to announce the launch of
the newlyredesigned
Family & MWR website!
jbmhh.armymwr.com
Don’t let the cold, snowy weather keep you inside! You must embrace the season! Assemble your posse and enjoy your snow days with Family & MWR.
3 Spend a day on the slopes!Enjoy three of the best winter activities..skiing, snow tubing, and snow boarding on two separate days!
13 Happy Hour is the best time of day!Bring your work buddies and decompress at Happy Hour before heading home.
14 ALL NEW EVENTS at Spates!It’s a new year. Try a new venture! These events will be fun and offer something you can take with you.
15 Murder Mystery at McNairHave dinner at the McNair Club and enjoy a good ol’fashioned “who dunnit” caper.
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COMMUNITY& LEISURE TRAVEL OFFICE
228 McNair Road, Building 405 l Fort Myer, Virginia 22211703.696.3469/70Tuesday-Friday 11am-8pm Saturday & Sunday 12pm-8pmMonday & Holidays CLOSED ACTIVITY CENTER
Community Recreation Division
Single Soldier or a geographical bachelor/bachelorette come join BOSS! BOSS meets every 2nd and 4th Monday at 3:00pm in the BOSS Kickback Lounge to plan trips, getaways, and service projects. Take advantage of this fun opportunity, meet new people, and explore new destinations. Here’s a list of things BOSS has been up to: we’ve been to VA Beach, Ocean City, had Bowling Nights, performed CommunityService, and had an overnight stay in the Big Apple!
BetterOpportunities
for Single Soldiers
Call 703.696.3469 for more information about the BOSS mission, pictures of past events, and upcoming events!
Take a snow dayand join us on the mountain!
Saturday, Jan. 6White Tail Mountain
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
Saturday, Feb. 3Sky Liberty Mountain Resort
Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania
Departure at 6:30 am from the JBM-HH Community Activity Center, Bldg. 405 McNair Road, Ft. Myer, VACall us at 703.696.3470 for more information on cost of trip, equipment rental or for lift tickets.
HAVE YOUR PARTY HERE!Rent our spacious ballroom for $450.00 for the first 3 hours
and $40.00 for each additional hour....and you can bring your own food & beverages!
Call us for more information at 703.696.3470!
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ARMY 202 Custer Road, Building 201 l Fort Myer, Virginia 22211703.696.3510Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pmCOMMUNITY
Army Community Service
SERVICEClasses & Seminars To see a full schedule of classes and seminars, please visit us online at
jbmhh.armymwr.com.
FEBRUARY 1, 8, AND 22 February, 1000 - 1130
INDOOR PLAY MORNINGFellowship Hall, Memorial Chapel 101 McNair Road (Bldg. 480)
Fort Myer, VA . Join us every Thursday morning for open play andstructured activities for preschool children 0-5 years old.
Register by calling 703-696-3512
5 February, 1200 - 1600TRANSPARENTING
ACS Classroom, 202 Custer Rd (Bldg 201) Fort Myer, VAThis seminar is designed to provide parents who are separated or di-
vorced with the tools to ensure that they are able to continue supporting and encouraging their children despite the breakup of the family unit.
Register by calling 703-696-3512
13 February, 0900-1300SCREAM FREE MARRIAGE
ACS Classroom, 202 Custer Rd (Bldg. 201) Fort Myer, VALearn to strengthen your relationship and communication skills through
self-exploration. Register by calling 703-696-3512
14 February, 0930 - 1130THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES
ACS Classroom, 202 Custer Rd (Bldg. 201) Fort Myer, VALearn to strengthen your communication skills through self-exploration.
Register by calling 703-696-3512
21 February, 1130 - 1230CHAT AND CHEW
Better Sleep Habits for Your Infant or Toddler ACS Classroom, 202 Custer Rd (Bldg. 201) Fort Myer, VA
Join us for lunch and learn how to promote healthy sleeping habits and strategies to help your baby or toddler to sleep through the night.
For parents with children 0-5 years old. Registration is required.Register by calling 703-696-3512
JANUARY9 January, 0930 - 1130
ANGER MANAGEMENT 101ACS Classroom, 202 Custer Rd (Bldg. 201), Fort Myer, VA
Individuals will receive information on emotions management and the impact of unmanaged anger, as well as the basics of identifying stressors
in their life and how to create their own stress management plan.Register by calling 703-696-3512
11, 18 AND 25 January, 1000 - 1130INDOOR PLAY MORNING
Fellowship Hall, Memorial Chapel 101 McNair Road (Bldg. 480)Fort Myer, VA . Join us every Thursday morning for open play and
structured activities for preschool children 0-5 years old.Register by calling 703-696-3512
17 January, 0930 - 1130HELPING CHILDREN MANAGE ANGER
ACS Classroom, 202 Custer Rd (Bldg. 201) Fort Myer, VAParticipants will receive tips on how to recognize triggers that impact
children’s ability to manage anger.
22 January, 0900- 1300PARENTING THE LOVE AND LOGIC WAY
ACS Classroom, 202 Custer Rd (Bldg. 201) Fort Myer, VALearn simple and effective strategies for parenting children from
birth to young adults. Registration required. Call 703-696-3512
24 January, 1300 - 1400BLENDED RETIREMENT SYSTEM
ACS Classroom, 202 Custer Road (Bldg. 201), Fort Myer, VAAre you Opt-In Read for NEW Blended Retirement System?
Learn whether you are eligible to opt in andwhat system works best for you. Registration is required:
[email protected] or 703-696-3510/2177/8847.
25 January, 0930 - 1130CONFLICT RESOLUTION
ACS Classroom, 202 Custer Rd (Bldg. 201) Fort Myer, VALearn how to identify conflict and ways to manage it in the future.
Register by calling 703-696-3512
26 January, 1200 - 1500BABY BUNDLES
ACS Classroom, 202 Custer Rd (Bldg. 201) Fort Myer, VAPrepare your home and relationship for the changes that are needed when your baby arrives. A brief overview of the labor and delivery
process, newborn care, and baby proofing your home will be discussed. Individuals will receive a gift bag of free baby care and safety items.
Registration required. Register by calling 703-696-3512
31 January, 1300 - 1500STRESS MANAGEMENT AND BEGINNER YOGA CLASS Myer Fitness Center, 212 Sheridan Avenue (Bldg. 414) Fort Myer, VA
This interactive class will provide you info on how to create a stress man-agement plan and incorporate simple yoga techniques into your daily routine. Please dress comfortably. Register by calling703-696-3512
21 February, 1300-1400THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN (TSP)
ACS Classroom202 Custer Rd., Bldg. 201, Fort Myer, VAThis course will educate about the Thrift
Savings Plan and how it can benefityou and your retirement goals.
Registration is required: [email protected] or
703-696-3510/2177/8847.
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ARMY202 Custer Road, Building 201 l Fort Myer, Virginia 22211703.696.3510Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm COMMUNITY
Army Community Service
SERVICE
The Exceptional Family Member Program, is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated medical, educational, housing, community support, and personnel services to Families with special needs. The Department of the Army Program EFMP functions under the provisions of Army Regulation AR 608-75. It is designed to assist active duty personnel during assignments/reassignments sponsoring Exceptional Family Members (EFM) with special physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual needs. Enrollment is based upon the medical and educational requirements of Family members of active duty military personnel.
The two key components of the program are the ACS EFMP providing information and referral, advocacy, education,non-clinical case management, and respite care services; the EFMP Coordinator at Rader Clinic EFMP is to assist Families with enrollment, disenrollment, updated, and overseas screenings. Our offices are dedicated to enhancing your military experience.
Enrollment updates are required every three years or if the condition changes!For additional information, please call the EFMP Program Managerat 703-696-8467/3510.
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FITNESSMYER - 212 Sheridan Avenue, Building 414 l Fort Myer, Virginia 22211
703.696.7868Monday-Friday 5am-8pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 8am-4pm
CENTER
Community Recreation Division MCNAIR - 5th Avenue, Building 69 l Washington, DC 20319202.685.3117
Monday-Friday 5am-8pm Saturday & Sunday 8am-12pm
Feb. 16 - Feb. 19, 2018President’s Day Weekend
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All games will be played insideJoint Base Myer - Henderson Hall facilities.
(Fort Myer, Fort McNair, Henderson Hall Smith Gym)
Awards will be for 1st, 2nd, MVP and All - Tournament.There will be a 3-Point Shootout for both men and women players
and a Half-Court shot for $10,000 dollars.
Fort Myer Fitness Center - 212 Sheridan Ave. Building 414 - Fort Myer, Va . 22211 - 703.696.7868
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FITNESSMYER - 212 Sheridan Avenue, Building 414 l Fort Myer, Virginia 22211703.696.7868Monday-Friday 5am-8pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 8am-4pm
CENTER
Community Recreation DivisionMCNAIR - 5th Avenue, Building 69 l Washington, DC 20319202.685.3117Monday-Friday 5am-8pm Saturday & Sunday 8am-12pm
s c h e d u l e$3/Drop-In Pass * $25/10 Classes * $40/20 Classes
Don’t forget to bring water, a towel, a buddy and get it in!
Ft. Myer Class Schedule
Monday Never 2 Late! 0945-1100
Tuesday Vinyasa Yoga 1200-1300
Wednesday Never 2 Late! 0945-1100 Power Flow Yoga 1700-1800 Thursday Zumba 1645-1745
Friday Never 2 Late! 0945-1100
Saturday Spin 0915-1015 Power Yoga 1030-1130 Zumba 1200-1300
FITNESS
You HAVE to drink water anway.Make it tasty and healthy!
214 Jackson Avenue l Fort Myer, VA 22211703.524.0200
Tuesday - Friday 9am-5pm (receptionist/cashier)Sunday Open for Brunch Only Monday & Federal Holidays CLOSED
Business Operations Division
Patton Hallfeaturing Five Star Catering
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in the Koran Ballroom February 14, 2018 $35Cash Bar 6 PM l Dinner 7 PM l Music & Dancing 8:30 PM
Members
Souptomato basil finished with fried basil and parmesan curls
Saladbaby mixed mesclun greens served in radicchio with fresh blue fin lump crab meatand a delicate champagne vinaigrette
Menusweet pink peppercorn crusted rock game cornish hen served with a cranberry almond date dressing, fingerling vegetables and finished with a light apricot sauce
smoked peppercorn and herb crusted beef wellington stuffed with a duxelle mushroom restingon a puree of yukon gold potatoes, fingerling vegetables and finished with a light truffle sauce
lemon and lime herb crusted atlantic salmon served with a delicate champagne sauce,citrus rice pilaf, fingerling vegetables, and topped with fresh mache`
Dessertcheese cake with berries, raspberry and mango coulis and kona espresso dust l sacher torte with berries l creme brulee with berries
Dinner & Dance
Please ask about our “Sweetheart Champagne for Two” Enjoy a chilled bottle of Korbel and fresh dark chocolate covered strawberries. Add $35.00
The last day to cancel a reservation is February 7. After that date, refunds will not be honored. Instead, club credit vouchers will be issued.
To make pre-paid reservations call 703.696.5147 or 703.524.3037.
Valentine’s Day
Beverages not included. Menu subject to change.
$45 Non Members
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214 Jackson Avenue l Fort Myer, VA 22211703.524.0200Tuesday - Friday 9am-5pm (receptionist/cashier)Sunday Open for Brunch Only Monday & Federal Holidays CLOSED
Business Operations Division
Patton Hallfeaturing Five Star Catering
January 19, 2018 6-9 pmat Patton Hall l 214 Jackson Avenue l Fort Myer, Virginia 22211 l 703.524.0200
Current members are encouraged to come and bring prospective members!Reservations are not required for this event. Event is on a first come, first served basis. Seating is limited for this special night!
The Fife and Drum Dining Room and the Old Guard Lounge Happy Hour will be closed during this special event.
A special event in honor of our members ...
Live Music Dancing Cash BarComplimentary Hors D’oeuvres Prize Drawing
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Club Members are FREE with their membership cardNon-members pay $10 at the door.
Member Appreciation Nightu
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On behalf of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson HallFamily and Morale, Welfare & Recreation team, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the kind and generous support of HOHOpaloozaby the following companies. As we continue to grow, please know thatrelationships with our sponsors are vital to the success of our mission.
You are appreciated!
Thank You!
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214 Jackson Avenue l Fort Myer, VA 22211703.524.0200
Tuesday - Friday 9am-5pm (receptionist/cashier)Sunday Open for Brunch Only Monday & Federal Holidays CLOSED
Check your Patton Hall membership card number, if the last four digits sequentially match any of the seven numbers listed, you are the lucky winner of a dinner for two at Patton Hall. Call (703) 696.5147 for details.
Lucky Dinner WinnersJANUARY and FEBRUARY
BonAppetite!
For Special Event Reservations Call (703) 696-5147 or (703) 524-3037
Tuesday - Friday, 9am-5pm l CLOSED Sun, Mon & Federal Holidays
Fife & DrumR e s t a u r a n t
LunchTuesday-Friday 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
A Very Elaborate All-You-Can-Eat BuffetMembers ~ $11.00 • Non-Members ~ $15.00
The price for the lunch buffet will increase Jan. 1, 2018for Non-Members only.
stsDinner
Friday-Saturday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmA La Carte Menu
Children’s Menu AvailableSeafood Buffet Every Friday
Members ~ $30.95 • Non-Members ~ $35.95sts
Fresh Maine Lobster Special Served Friday & Saturday
Members ~ $29.95 • Non-Members ~ $32.95sts
Sunday Brunch10:00 am to 2:00 pm
The best Sunday Brunch of the National Capital Region
for an extraordinary price! Members ~ $23.00 • Non-Members ~ $28.00
Children (6-12) ~ $10.95Children 5 and under dine free
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Business Operations Division
Patton Hallfeaturing Five Star Catering
JOINOUR
Email ListDon’t wait for “snail mail” and risk not knowing ... whatever!...on time? Join Patton Hall’s Email List and get information as quickly as possible.
We won’t spam you but we will send information to your in box that is relevant to your membership. For example, we may send out information about a change in hours of operation for Sunday Brunch, let you know of a “pop up” event, unexpected closures, gate access, and more. We may even send exclusive discounts to our subscribers.
Send an email to: [email protected] sure to put “Add Me To the Patton Hall Email List!”in the subject line. PLEASE DO NOT send personalidentifying information via email.
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A note about our dress code...Appropriate neat casual attire (excluding jeans) or authorized uniforms may be worn in the Clubs during the day. The Main Dining Room requires a coat and tie or turtleneck for men and comparable attire for women during our dinner on Saturdays (no jeans). For other nights and Sunday Brunch, a coat and tie is not required (no jeans). Casual attire may be worn in all lounges and cafes. Tank tops, t-shirts, halter tops, cut off shorts, swim wear, athletic wear, and rubber pool shoes are unauthorized. Management has the right to use its discretion on any deviation to these dress standards. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration for all members.
Your Input Matters!Upcoming Club Council Meeting
2018 Dates Announced Soon!
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214 Jackson Avenue l Fort Myer, VA 22211703.524.0200Tuesday - Friday 9am-5pm (receptionist/cashier)Sunday Open for Brunch Only Monday & Federal Holidays CLOSED
LIVE
For more info or to make reservations, call 703.524.0200.
MUSICFRIDAY and SATURDAY in the Fife & Drum Dining Room
Dinner at 6 PM * Entertainment at 7 PM
at Patton Hall
Business Operations Division
Patton Hallfeaturing Five Star Catering
214 Jackson Avenue l Fort Myer, VA l (703) 524-0200
GET $3 OFFOne Seafood Buffet
in the Fife & Drum Dining Room
One coupon per customer per buffet.Not valid with any other offers.
Every Friday from 6 to 9 pm
Patton Hall
COUPON: FMWR&RMAG-2018-0102Coupon expires February 28, 2018
MEMBERS ONLY
JANUARYJanuary 5 TapestryJanuary 6 ArrowJanuary 12 AirplayJanuary 13 Rick ThompsonJanuary 19 Coniece WashingtonJanuary 20 EpicJanuary 26 Latin BandJanuary 27 Airplay
FEBRUARYFebruary 2 TapestryFebruary 3 ArrowFebruary 9 CorVet QuartetFebruary 10 Rick ThompsonFebruary 16 Coniece WashingtonFebruary 17 EpicFebruary 23 Latin BandFebruary 24 Airplay
The Old Guard Loungeon the lower level of Patton Hall214 Jackson Avenue l Fort Myer, VA l 703.524.0200
Served onlyThursday - Saturday
6 to 9 PM
Onion Rings ..... $3.25Mozzarella Sticks ..... $5.25
Buffalo Chicken Wings ..... $6.75 Deluxe Burger ..... $7.00
Grilled Chicken Sandwich ..... $7.50Prime Rib Sandwich ..... $9.75
BBQ Chicken Breast Salad ..... $10.75Grilled BBQ Steak Salad ..... $10.75
BBQ Grilled Salmon Salad ... $12.75Angus Prime Rib (King Cut) ..... $20.00
Grab your posse and go!
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SPATESCOMMUNITY CLUBBusiness Operations Division
214 McNair Road, Bldg. 407 l Fort Myer, VA 22211703.527/1300.1302
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday Open for Special Events Only
Federal Holidays CLOSED& CONFERENCE CENTER
Washington’s BestKept Secret...
Meeting your needs ... Exceeding your expectations.
From traditional weddings to contemporarycelebrations, Spates Community Club welcomes every bride! We’ll exceed yourexpectations with customized all-inclusivepackages for one-stop service. Our menufeatures superb cuisine from theArmy’s award winning Five Star Catering culinary team - all of it presented in thegorgeous Crystal Ballroom that seats up to 200with space for a dance floor.
Spates Community Clubfeaturing Five Star Catering228 McNair Road, Bldg. 407Fort Myer, VA 22211703.527.1300jbmhh.armymwr.com
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THE FORT MCNAIR CLUB
Business Operations Division4th & P Street, SW l Washington, DC 20319202.484.5800Tuesday - Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday & Monday Open for Special Events OnlyFederal Holidays CLOSED
We are experts at what matters mostto you on your special day!
Call our Five Star Catering Officeto speak with an Event Planner!
Book your reception at the breathtaking Fort McNair Club.l Historic military basel Waterfront views of DCl Large lawnl Parking
l Large Ballrooml Contemporary menul Multiple balconies for photosl Elevators
A holiday engagement...
MURDERMY?TERY?
Without snitching, the McNair Club cautiously presents another
Dinner Theatre Experience
The usual suspects will be rounded up on
February 24, 2018 from 6 PM to 10 PM
Bread and water...or if you preferA Dinner Buffet will be served at 6PM
and a Cash Bar will be availablethroughout the investigation.
The murder will be re-enactedfrom 8 PM to 10 PM
Officials can be bribed for
$30.00per suspect
To provide information valuable to this case, or to“make reservations,” call detectives at the McNair Club, 202.484.5800.
McNair Club * 4th & P Street, SW * Washington, DC 20319
Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. One coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offers.COUPON: FMWR&RMAG-FY18-0001 * Coupon expires February 28, 2018
GET $1 OFFOne (1) Hot, Delicious
Southern Lunch Buffet
at the Fort McNair Club l 4th & P Street, SW l Washington, DC l (202) 484.5800
Friday’s SouthernLunch Buffetfrom 11 am to 1:30 pm
$11.75 per personNote: A la Carte menu items are not available.
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Child and Youth ServicesParent Central Services
102 Carpenter Street, Building 483 l Fort Myer, Virginia 22211703.696.4942/0313
Monday-Friday 8am-5pmPlease call for an appointment.
CHILD andYOUTHSERVICES
Backpack Connection SeriesAbout this SeriesThe Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior. Teachers may choose to send a handout home in each child’s backpack when a new strategy or skill is introduced to the class. Each Backpack Con-nection handout provides information that helps parents stay informed about what their child is learning at school and specific ideas on how to use the strategy or skill at home.
The Pyramid ModelThe Pyramid Model is a framework that provides programs with guidance on how to promote social emotional competence in all children and design
effective interventions that support young children who might have persistent chal-lenging behavior. It also provides practices to ensure that children with social emotional delays receive intentional teaching. Programs that implement the Pyramid Model are eager to work together with families to meet every child’s individualized learning and support needs. To learn more about the Pyramid Model, please visit challengingbehavior.org.
More InformationFor more information about this topic, visit TACSEI’s website at www.challengingbehavior.org and type “bedtime” in the Search Box in the upper-right corner of the screen.
www.challengingbehavior.orgReproduction of this document is encouraged. Permission to copy is not required.
Routines &
Schedules
Infants and young children need 10 to 12 hours of sleep daily in order to support healthy development. Parents also need to feel rested in order to be nurturing and responsive to their growing and active young children.
When your child does not get enough sleep, challenging behaviors are likely to occur. Your child might be moody, short-tempered and unable to engage well in interactions with others. Lack of sleep can also have a negative impact on your child’s ability to learn. When a young child sleeps, her body is busy developing new brain cells that she needs for her physical, mental and emotional development. Babies and young children thrive on predictability and learn from repetition. It is important to establish a bedtime routine that you and your child both understand and helps everyone to feel calm and relaxed.
Alyson Jiron, Brooke Brogle & Jill Giacomini
How to Help Your Child Have a Successful Bedtime
Try This at Home � Watch for and acknowledge your child’s signs
of sleepiness. She might pull on her ears, rub her eyes or put her head on your shoulder. For example, you can say, “I see you rubbing your eyes. You look sleepy. Let’s get ready for bed.” Teaching your child to label and understand her body cues will help her to use language instead of challenging behavior (e.g., whining, crying or temper tantrums) to communicate her needs.
� Use a visual schedule made with photos, clipart or other objects to help your child see the steps in her bedtime routine. A visual schedule can help her to understand the steps and expectations of the routine. To learn more about how to create a visual schedule, visit challengingbehavior.org and type “visual schedule” in in the search box in the upper-right corner.
� Provide your child with activities, sounds or objects that help her feel calm and restful during the hour before bedtime. Make these activities part of your nightly routine. For example, reading books, listening to soft, calming music, and/or giving your child her pacifier, favorite blanket or stuffed animal will all help her to understand that it is time to calm down and prepare for sleep.
� Tell your child what will happen when she wakes up. She may be resistant to going to sleep because she does not want to miss out on an activity or have her day to come to an end. Reassure her that tomorrow will be filled with more fun and special time. You can also include tomorrow’s activity on the visual schedule (e.g., provide a picture of her teacher or preschool).
� Give your child your undivided and unrushed attention as you prepare her for bed. Bedtime can be a positive experience filled with quality time for you and your child.
Practice at SchoolFor children who spend the day at school, nap time is an important time to rest and prepare for afternoon learning and activities. Teachers use a consistent routine so that children know what to expect and can participate in the process. Children can select and set up a napping area, get pillows or blankets from cubbies and choose a book to read. Routines might include brushing teeth, using the toilet, stories read aloud by teachers, or audio books or soft music for a period of time. Children understand the steps they need to follow to get ready for the nap, how long they are expected to rest and what they can do when they wake up. When everyone understands the expectations and routine, naptime can be a relaxing and happy part of the day.
The Bottom LineBedtime is a daily opportunity for you to build and nurture a positive relationship with your child. Predictable routines make children feel safe and secure. When you provide a predictable bedtime routine, you are teaching your child the skills she needs to relax and transition from the busy activity of the day to preparation for sleep. When your child is able to get a restful sleep, you will also feel more calm and rested. A sucessful bedtime routine that you follow regularly will prepare you both for shared days of family fun and learning.
This publication was produced by the Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention (TACSEI) for Young Children funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department
of Education (H326B070002). The views expressed do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Department of Education. May 2013.
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LIBRARYCommunity Recreation Division239 Sheridan Avenue, Bldg 417, Rm. 120 l Fort Myer, VA 22211
703-696-3555Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm Sunday 12pm-5pm Friday, Saturday & Federal Holidays CLOSED
Winter Reading Deserves More Respect Than It Gets!
Trapped by Michael Northup
The day the blizzard started, no one knew that it was going to keep snowing for a week. That for those in its path, it would become not just a matter of keeping warm, but of staying alive. . .
This is a hard time of year for many light loving individuals, but a “go to” favorite coping strategy is to have a cup of hot cocoa, find a comfy spot, and get lost in a good book. As the first snow of the season draws near, people tend to stay inside and out of the elements. Since you’re going to be inside anyway, grab a warm beverage, a blanket, and read!
The following novels are just the ticket for bleak winter days: they’re exciting, gripping, and just a wee bit dark, dreamily fitting for the season.
A Legacy of Spies by John le Carre
Peter Guillam, staunch colleague and disciple of George Smiley of the British Secret Service, otherwise known as the Circus, is living out his old age on the family farmstead on the south coast of Brittany when a letter from his old Service summons him to London. The reason? His Cold War past has come back to claim him. Interweaving past with present so that each may tell its own intense story, John le Carre has spun a single plot as ingenious and thrilling as the two predecessors on which it looks back: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
This beguiling book achieves what most seek in all literature, a roadmap of how to live life. The story of Count Alexander Rostov living his life in Moscow’s Metropol Hotel after being sentenced by the Bolsheviks to house arrest in the early 20’s was delightful and charming. He shows us how to adapt to misfortune and strive to bring out the best in people. Against all the horrors of Stalinist totalitarianism, his form of individualism makes for a brave and potent subversive force.
Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
The circus arrives without warning. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway: a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, this is a game in which only one can be left standing. Despite the high stakes, Celia and Marco soon tumble headfirst into love, setting off a domino effect of dangerous consequences, and leaving the lives of everyone, from the performers to the patrons, hanging in the balance.
NoveList allows you to search for an author, title, series, and/or keyword for new book recommendations. Each page includes a short synopsis of the book, as well as reviews from sites like Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly. Ask a Librarian who to access this fantastic resource!
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BOWLING& STRIKE ZONE SNACK BAR
224 McNair Road, Building 411 l Fort Myer, Virginia 22211703.528.4766Monday-Thursday 7am-10pm Friday 7am-12amSaturday 10am-12am Sunday CLOSEDHolidays 12pm-6pm
CENTER
Community Recreation Division
CALLAHEAD!
We’ll have yourorder ready andwaiting for you!
(703)528.4766
Have you seen our menu?Visit us online at www.jbmhhMWR.com to see what’s cooking for BREAKFAST and LUNCH!
Pay $1 per game l $1 for shoe rental
12 pm to 6 pm.This bowling special is only available to DoD employees and their guests.
$1 BOWLINGNew Year’s Day l Janaury 1MLK Holiday l Janaury 15
President’s Day l February 19
Monday - Thursday10 am to 1 pm
Saturday10 am to 12 pm
$10 per person/per hourand includes the games and
shoe rental
Improve your bowling skills!l Learn how to hook the bowling balll Learn techniques for picking up the sparel More!
BOWLING CLINICS
Call the Bowling Center to get further information or to sign up for the clinic.
Tuna, Turkey, Reuben Panini $5.95 * Tuscan Panini $7.95Chicken Panini $6.75
Add $2 to make it a combo with fries and 16 oz. soda.
panini? yes, please!
JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2018 - 19
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MARCH17 St. Patrick’s Dinner & Dance Patton Hall
24 ACS Career Fair Community Center
APRIL1 Easter Brunch Patton Hall13 Cherry Blossom “Race Along the River” Ft. McNair
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Patton Hall andThe Fort McNair ClubClub Membership Office214 Jackson AvenueFort Myer, VA 22211
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A note about club membership and use: Patton Hall and The Fort McNair Club have been established as military membership clubs Membership benefits such as special reduced pricing and participation in Members-Only events accrue only to members in good standing with monthly dues paid in full. Non-members may participate in club food and beverage services and special entertainment events only when non-member prices are advertised. Non-members (without rank/grade restrictions) must be active or retired DoD ID card holders/autho-rized Family & MWR patrons in accordance with Chapter 7 of AR 215-1. Special Note: Through an exception to policy, area Federal Employees can now enjoy all the benefits and services our clubs and Bowling Center previously authorized for only DoD ID card holders. The exception to policy does not apply to Army Community Service, our Fitness Centers or Child Care Centers. Patronage of ACS and our Fitness Centers are still limited to DoD ID card holders, active and retired. Patronage of our Child Care Centers is still limited to only active DoD ID card holders.
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