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SPRING 2017 EDITION
“Joint Schools” KULA
CURRENT EVENTS
Please join us in wishing Kimberly Crutchfield a fond farewell and best wishes as she moves back to the mainland.
Ms. Crutchfield served as the Navy Region School Liaison
Officer for 2 years. During her time with us, she worked tirelessly on many projects. She was the President of the Hawaii Educational Liaison Office Committee (HELOC). She served on numerous School Community Councils and was very active in our local military impacted schools.
She spent countless hours working with the Joint Venture Education Forum (JVEF) and played a key role in the success of the 2016 JVEF Annual Meeting. During her tenure with Navy Region Hawaii, Ms. Crutchfield also helped coordinate and facilitate the 2016 Military Culture Course for educators in Hawaii.
Since leaving the island, Ms. Crutchfield has been spending valuable time with her family. She has traveled to Washington DC, Williamsburg VA, Smith Mountain Lake VA, and Huntsville AL. She is planning to visit Florida and South Carolina before heading to their home in Yorktown, VA.
So many of us will miss her graciousness and pleasant smile, but she has served NRH well and we wish her all the best in this new chapter in her life.
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SPRING 2017 EDITION KULA
Hawaii ranked No. 1 in nation in school Internet connectivity
Hawaii’s public school system is the top ranked school district in K-12 broadband connectivity according to the 2016 State of the States’ annual report released by Education Superhighway, an advocacy group dedicated to upgrading Internet infrastructure in K-12 public schools.
HONOLULU – Hawaii’s public school system is the top ranked school district in K-12 broadband connectivity according to the 2016 State of the State’s annual report released by Education Superhighway, an advocacy group dedicated to upgrading Internet infrastructure in K-12 public schools.
“In 2014 we accomplished our goal to deliver Wi-Fi to all public schools statewide, which was a huge undertaking by our Office of Information Technology Services and Office of School Facilities and Support Services,” noted Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi. “The work of our teams has paid off and we’re very proud to be recognized as number one in the country for our Wi-Fi connectivity.”
From 2010 to 2015, the Hawaii State Department of Education increased its broadband at schools from 0.3 gigabytes/second to 8.0 gigabytes/second.
“Having access to the Internet allows our teachers to enhance classroom lessons and gives our students vast digital learning resources that make learning an interactive, hands-on activity. Complete connectivity is a large step forward towards 21st Century Learning initiatives and preparing our students for college and careers,” added Superintendent Matayoshi.
Hawaii’s national No. 1 ranking is based on full 100 percent scores in the report’s four criteria:
• Connectivity, reflecting the percentage of school districts meeting 100 kbps per student;
• Fiber, reflecting the percentage of schools with fiber optic connections needed to meet bandwidth targets;
• Wi-Fi, reflecting the percentage of school districts reporting sufficient Wi-Fi in all classrooms; and
• Affordability, the percentage of school districts maximizing their bandwidth within set budgets.
Education Superhighway is a non-profit advocacy group focused on providing equal access to high- speed broadband for all K-12 public school students.
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Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) MWR Library Program, the DoD Navy General Library Program and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA). Access to Tutor.com/military for DoD Active Duty and service members is a DoD Pilot Program of limited duration, funded by the DoD Voluntary Education Program. Those who fund the program determine eligibility for its use. Long-term availability of the program is not guaranteed.
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
Students go to www.tutor.com/military and click on their service to get a tutor.
Students work one-to-one with a tutor in a secure, online classroom, which features an interactive whiteboard, file sharing and instant messaging.
Saturday, April 15 from 10 am – 1 pm Located at the Teen Center, 100 McChord St. Bldg. 1859 Open to ages 9 to 12 years old Cost: $5
Pre-Teen Event Month of the
Military Child
@jbphhpreteens.Follow us on
For more information, call the Teen Center at 448-0418 or visit greatlifehawaii.com.
Participants must pre-register by April 12.
DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Saturday, April 15 from 10 am – 1 pm Located at the Teen Center, 100 McChord St. Bldg. 1859 Open to ages 9 to 12 years old Cost: $5
Pre-Teen Event Month of the
Military Child
@jbphhpreteens.Follow us on
For more information, call the Teen Center at 448-0418 or visit greatlifehawaii.com.
Participants must pre-register by April 12.
The MFSC provides deployment support before, during, and after the deployment cycle for deploying Service Members, families of Deployed (about to deploy/recent- ly returned) Airmen/Remote Tour/Frequently TDY Airmen and IA Sailors. The MFSC offers General Military Train- ing (GMTs), classes, programs, and briefs designed to address all aspects of deployment as well as one-on-one counseling services.
We understand that deployments may cause a lot of hard- ship and often result in feelings of isolation. We invite the families of deployed Airmen and IA Sailors to participate in our annual readiness events. Invitations are sent out one month prior to the scheduled event.
Readiness Event Calendar 2017 April: Home Front Heroes
May: Bowling Night
November: Spaghetti Dinner
For more information, visit: http://www.greatlifehawaii.
com/family-support/military-family-support-center
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Exciting News! This past winter Aliamanu Elementary, Hickam Elementary, Mokapu Elementary and Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary all received training by the Trevor Romain Transition & Resiliency Program (TRTRP) in the Anchored4Life program. These four schools have the new skills and resources, comprehensive knowledge of transition and promoting resiliency among the staff and students. The mission of the program is to develop happier, healthier, and more confident children.
Staff and students participated in a two-day training course. Day 1 consisted of training the adults to become Comfort Crew Advisers (CCAs) and focused on providing support by facilitating peer led activity groups and meetings. Day 2 was dedicated to training students (3rd-6th grade) to become Comfort Crew Team Leaders (CCTLs) who assist in identifying transitioning youth and providing resiliency tools and resources. Comfort Crew Members (CCMs) are appointed by the Comfort Crew Team Leaders and assist by helping provide support to transitioning students into their new classroom.
What does this mean for the students at these schools? Anchored4Life will make a significant difference in children’s lives by offering positive support and
encouragement through the many unique challenges that they will face. This amazing program provided the transition and resiliency skills to administrators, counselors, teachers, parents, and youth.
Anchored4Life’s Comfort Crew Club will develop leadership skills, enhance coping skills, build confidence, reinforce team building, and offer support by:
• Building positive connections. • Increasing self-esteem and positive self-worth. • Integrating empathy and integrity for youth to
have lifelong resiliency skills. • Provide youth with opportunities to support
transitioning youth through co-leading location tours and activity groups.
This Navy funded program is building confident leaders who inspire others by contributing to a caring and supportive environment. We can’t wait for more schools to participate in the new program and become Anchored4Life. For information on getting your school trained, please contact the Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam School Liaison Officer, Kim Munoz at [email protected]
TRANSITION SUPPORT
PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION Makalapa Elementary School Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for all children in every community to celebrate reading on March 2nd.
In recognition of the week, service members, parents, members of the local community, and local legislators volunteered their time to celebrate by honoring renowned children’s book author, Dr. Seuss by reading aloud to students at Makalapa Elementary School. We appreciate all who came out to support one of our local schools!
Mokulele Elementary School, January 2017
As part of an ongoing effort to promote military partnerships with Hawaii military impacted schools, School Liaison Officers Mrs. Kimberly Crutchfield and Mrs. Kim Munoz actively recruited among the Air Force units stationed at Hickam in the first quarter of the 2016- 2017 school year. They were seeking to match units with the schools in mutually beneficial relationships. Their tireless efforts have borne much fruit to the delight of both schools and the units. One example of this was a military partnership developed between the 17th Operational Weather Squadron (17OWS) and Mokulele Elementary School. On November 4, 2016 Lt. Col. Joseph Coughlin, Commander, and Lt. Kristin Butt joined parents, staff, and SLO Kim Munoz at the Mokulele Library to sign the formal Letter of Agreement with Mokulele. Principal Peter Tovey signed on behalf of the school, while SLO Munoz signed as a witness to the agreement. It was difficult to say who was more excited, 17OWS or Mokulele, but everyone sensed a warm atmosphere of collective energy and goodwill!
Mokulele students will be the direct beneficiaries of the services of the 17OWS personnel, who may assist at any school event as long as it does not interfere with their
squadron duties. At the same time, squadron personnel will be participating in a very high ideal and important part of the mission of the US Air Force: enhancing the communities in which they are located through pro bono service. So far, the service men and women of 17OWS have served in two events at Mokulele: checking lap counters and encouraging student runners in the annual Turkey Trot Fun Run, and helping Kindergarten students build Christmas decorations. Other possibilities include Read Across America, campus beautification projects, and helping teachers to develop STEM lessons. One never knows if one or more Mokulele students may become a meteorologist in the future!
Mokulele Elementary takes this opportunity to publicly express appreciation to the gracious services 17OWS has rendered to our students thus far, and anticipates further mutually beneficial events in the coming months. Mahalo!
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COMMAND, SCHOOL, COMMUNITY
On Thursday, February 23, 2017, Radford High School participated in a Career Shadow Day hosted by Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. This program forges the critical link between school and the workplace by providing students with an opportunity to spend time in a real work environment.
The event afforded students the opportunity to explore a specific career of interest by observing a service member or civilian employee perform their work duties at their place of business. The experience provided realistic career information that will aid the student in making career choices.
More than twenty students were able to observe one of several career paths: Engineering, Aircraft Mechanic, Firefighter and Law Enforcement / K9. We appreciate the support of Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam and their willingness to host the students. Service members allowed students to follow them around work, observe their daily routines, and answer questions about their specific career field.
Radford High School is very fortunate to have such outstanding support from our military community. The Service members did an outstanding job mentoring our students and are a tribute to the professionalism and dedication of our military.
We would like to thank Luz Guerrero from Radford High School for working with the Joint Base School Liaison Office on coordinating this event. A special thanks to Lt. Col. Brian S. Mix, USAF, Commander, 15th Maintenance Squadron, BU1 (SCW) Antonio Gonzalez, NAVFAC Hawaii Seabee Division, Operations, Minor Work PM, CFS, Investigator Jeremy W. Harborth, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, Criminal Investigations Division, MSgt. Mark Gostomski of 647 Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, MSgt. Alain Baylosis and their teams for making this event a success. We are already looking forward to next year’s event!
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National conference inspires Joint Base Keystone Club
Zayne Hyider, Youth Writer Photos by Zach Pigott, CYP Youth Coordinator
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hick-am’s (JBPHH) Keystone Club participated in the 50th National Keystone Conference in Chicago from Feb. 27 to March 4.
The JBPHH Keystone Club was selected by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) to be fully funded and represent the Pacific region Military Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) clubs during this conference. The JBPHH Keystone Club was recognized for their various community service projects around JBPHH and mentoring of school age youth during the Keystone charter year from Sept. 1 to the present. Keystone is BGCA’s most dynamic teen program. It affords teens an opportunity to gain valuable leadership and service experience planning and implementing activities and programs in teen outreach, community service, career preparation, and academic success.
Every year BGCA gathers Keystone Clubs from all around the world to one giant conference they call the National Key-stone Conference. The National Keystone Conference provides Keystoners with positive opportunities to engage and socialize with peers, explore teen issues relevant to their lives, and develop skills to support and enhance service and leadership efforts in their clubs and communities. At the Keystone conference the JBPHH teens engaged in workshops relating to resiliency, re-integration of loved
ones after deployment, saving and planning for college, American College Testing Program (ACT) prep, college and workforce expo, and much more. Large group sessions exposed them to inspirational guest speakers such as the rapper Common, Ian Humphreys and Jim Clark, who is the president and CEO of BGCA, to name a few.
“It was really fun and exciting! The workshops gave me a lot of information to help improve our efficiency as a Keystone Club,” said Simmone Courtney, JBPHH Keystone member. Participants said the whole experience left the JBPHH Key-stone Club inspired and motivated to continue their work in the community and be leaders among their peers. For more information regarding the Teen Center, call 488-0418 or check their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jbphhteencenter.
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HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT
The Hawaii Department of Education has a legitimate interest in and responsibility for the appropriate education of all school age children in the State of Hawaii and recognizes homeschooling as an alternative to compulsory school attendance. Homeschooling is a parent-initiated educational alternative. Below are some frequently asked questions from parents:
Frequently Asked Questions What is required to begin homeschooling my child? Form 4140 must be completed and sent to the neighborhood school. A letter of intent, signed by the parent, can be used in place of Form 4140.
Where do I submit my notice of intent to homeschool? Exceptions to Compulsory Education (Form 4140) or a letter of intent to homeschool should be sent to the principal of the public school in your neighborhood.
When can I begin to homeschool my child? Homeschooling may begin as soon as the signed Form 4140 or letter of intent is sent to the neighborhood school.
What needs to be included in the letter of intent? Name, address and telephone number of child; birth date and grade level of child; and signature of the parent and date of signature.
How do I know if the school has acknowledged my intent to homeschool? The school and complex area office acknowledge the
notice of intent submitted by the parents by sending the parents a copy of Form 4140 after it is signed by the principal and complex area superintendent; or writing “acknowledged” on the bottom of the parent’s letter of notification with the signature of the principal and complex area superintendent, and returning the letter to the parent. Copies of Form 4140 or the letter of intent are kept on file at the school and district office.
Is my child required to participate in annual Hawaii State Assessments? A homeschooled child is eligible to participate in the Statewide Testing Program at the local public school. Test scores shall be required for grades 3, 5, 8 and 10; however, a parent my elect to arrange for private testing of an equivalent standardized test at the parent’s own expense. The parent may request and the principal may approve other means of evaluation to meet the Statewide Testing Program requirements.
How can I end homeschooling? Whenever the parent chooses to terminate homeschooling, the parent is required to notify the principal of the school of record (school where intent to homeschool was sent). The child shall be re-enrolled in the local public school or a licensed private school unless a new alternative educational program is presented within five school days after the termination of homeschooling. Notification may be written or verbal. For more information on homeschooling, visit: http://www. hawaiipublicschools.org/ParentsAndStudents/EnrollingInSchool/ Choosingaschool/Pages/Homeschooling-FAQs.aspx or contact your School Liaison Officer at [email protected]
Information for Parents Interested in Homeschooling
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KIM MUÑOZ JBPHH School Liaison Officer Military Family Support Center 4827 Bougainville Dr. Honolulu, HI 96818 808-471-3673 (office) 808-306-9247 (cell) [email protected]
FIND US www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/school-liaison-officer
Hickam Arts & Cra s Center Presents the 42nd Annual
Featuring over 120 booths selling original handmade arts and cra s! Just in time for Mother’s Day gi shopping.
selling original handmade arts and cra s! Just in time for Mother’s Day gi shopping.
Hickam Arts & Cra s Center (335 Kuntz Ave., Bldg. 1889) Call 448-9907 for more info.
www.greatlifehawaii.com
“Joint Schools” KULA
CURRENT EVENTS
Please join us in wishing Kimberly Crutchfield a fond farewell and best wishes as she moves back to the mainland.
Ms. Crutchfield served as the Navy Region School Liaison
Officer for 2 years. During her time with us, she worked tirelessly on many projects. She was the President of the Hawaii Educational Liaison Office Committee (HELOC). She served on numerous School Community Councils and was very active in our local military impacted schools.
She spent countless hours working with the Joint Venture Education Forum (JVEF) and played a key role in the success of the 2016 JVEF Annual Meeting. During her tenure with Navy Region Hawaii, Ms. Crutchfield also helped coordinate and facilitate the 2016 Military Culture Course for educators in Hawaii.
Since leaving the island, Ms. Crutchfield has been spending valuable time with her family. She has traveled to Washington DC, Williamsburg VA, Smith Mountain Lake VA, and Huntsville AL. She is planning to visit Florida and South Carolina before heading to their home in Yorktown, VA.
So many of us will miss her graciousness and pleasant smile, but she has served NRH well and we wish her all the best in this new chapter in her life.
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SPRING 2017 EDITION KULA
Hawaii ranked No. 1 in nation in school Internet connectivity
Hawaii’s public school system is the top ranked school district in K-12 broadband connectivity according to the 2016 State of the States’ annual report released by Education Superhighway, an advocacy group dedicated to upgrading Internet infrastructure in K-12 public schools.
HONOLULU – Hawaii’s public school system is the top ranked school district in K-12 broadband connectivity according to the 2016 State of the State’s annual report released by Education Superhighway, an advocacy group dedicated to upgrading Internet infrastructure in K-12 public schools.
“In 2014 we accomplished our goal to deliver Wi-Fi to all public schools statewide, which was a huge undertaking by our Office of Information Technology Services and Office of School Facilities and Support Services,” noted Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi. “The work of our teams has paid off and we’re very proud to be recognized as number one in the country for our Wi-Fi connectivity.”
From 2010 to 2015, the Hawaii State Department of Education increased its broadband at schools from 0.3 gigabytes/second to 8.0 gigabytes/second.
“Having access to the Internet allows our teachers to enhance classroom lessons and gives our students vast digital learning resources that make learning an interactive, hands-on activity. Complete connectivity is a large step forward towards 21st Century Learning initiatives and preparing our students for college and careers,” added Superintendent Matayoshi.
Hawaii’s national No. 1 ranking is based on full 100 percent scores in the report’s four criteria:
• Connectivity, reflecting the percentage of school districts meeting 100 kbps per student;
• Fiber, reflecting the percentage of schools with fiber optic connections needed to meet bandwidth targets;
• Wi-Fi, reflecting the percentage of school districts reporting sufficient Wi-Fi in all classrooms; and
• Affordability, the percentage of school districts maximizing their bandwidth within set budgets.
Education Superhighway is a non-profit advocacy group focused on providing equal access to high- speed broadband for all K-12 public school students.
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Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families Fact Sheet Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families Program Overview Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families allows eligible students to connect anonymously to an expert tutor online at any time for personalized help with homework, studying, test prep, proofreading and more. One-to-one academic tutoring and on-demand homework help is available at no cost to grades K-12 students and service members in active duty Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps families through funding from the U.S. Department of Defense. Active duty and Reserve Coast Guard service members and their families are also eligible to use Tutor.com/military at no cost through funding from Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA). Eligible students can create an account and log in at www.tutor.com/military.
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Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) MWR Library Program, the DoD Navy General Library Program and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA). Access to Tutor.com/military for DoD Active Duty and service members is a DoD Pilot Program of limited duration, funded by the DoD Voluntary Education Program. Those who fund the program determine eligibility for its use. Long-term availability of the program is not guaranteed.
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
Students go to www.tutor.com/military and click on their service to get a tutor.
Students work one-to-one with a tutor in a secure, online classroom, which features an interactive whiteboard, file sharing and instant messaging.
Saturday, April 15 from 10 am – 1 pm Located at the Teen Center, 100 McChord St. Bldg. 1859 Open to ages 9 to 12 years old Cost: $5
Pre-Teen Event Month of the
Military Child
@jbphhpreteens.Follow us on
For more information, call the Teen Center at 448-0418 or visit greatlifehawaii.com.
Participants must pre-register by April 12.
DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Saturday, April 15 from 10 am – 1 pm Located at the Teen Center, 100 McChord St. Bldg. 1859 Open to ages 9 to 12 years old Cost: $5
Pre-Teen Event Month of the
Military Child
@jbphhpreteens.Follow us on
For more information, call the Teen Center at 448-0418 or visit greatlifehawaii.com.
Participants must pre-register by April 12.
The MFSC provides deployment support before, during, and after the deployment cycle for deploying Service Members, families of Deployed (about to deploy/recent- ly returned) Airmen/Remote Tour/Frequently TDY Airmen and IA Sailors. The MFSC offers General Military Train- ing (GMTs), classes, programs, and briefs designed to address all aspects of deployment as well as one-on-one counseling services.
We understand that deployments may cause a lot of hard- ship and often result in feelings of isolation. We invite the families of deployed Airmen and IA Sailors to participate in our annual readiness events. Invitations are sent out one month prior to the scheduled event.
Readiness Event Calendar 2017 April: Home Front Heroes
May: Bowling Night
November: Spaghetti Dinner
For more information, visit: http://www.greatlifehawaii.
com/family-support/military-family-support-center
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Exciting News! This past winter Aliamanu Elementary, Hickam Elementary, Mokapu Elementary and Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary all received training by the Trevor Romain Transition & Resiliency Program (TRTRP) in the Anchored4Life program. These four schools have the new skills and resources, comprehensive knowledge of transition and promoting resiliency among the staff and students. The mission of the program is to develop happier, healthier, and more confident children.
Staff and students participated in a two-day training course. Day 1 consisted of training the adults to become Comfort Crew Advisers (CCAs) and focused on providing support by facilitating peer led activity groups and meetings. Day 2 was dedicated to training students (3rd-6th grade) to become Comfort Crew Team Leaders (CCTLs) who assist in identifying transitioning youth and providing resiliency tools and resources. Comfort Crew Members (CCMs) are appointed by the Comfort Crew Team Leaders and assist by helping provide support to transitioning students into their new classroom.
What does this mean for the students at these schools? Anchored4Life will make a significant difference in children’s lives by offering positive support and
encouragement through the many unique challenges that they will face. This amazing program provided the transition and resiliency skills to administrators, counselors, teachers, parents, and youth.
Anchored4Life’s Comfort Crew Club will develop leadership skills, enhance coping skills, build confidence, reinforce team building, and offer support by:
• Building positive connections. • Increasing self-esteem and positive self-worth. • Integrating empathy and integrity for youth to
have lifelong resiliency skills. • Provide youth with opportunities to support
transitioning youth through co-leading location tours and activity groups.
This Navy funded program is building confident leaders who inspire others by contributing to a caring and supportive environment. We can’t wait for more schools to participate in the new program and become Anchored4Life. For information on getting your school trained, please contact the Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam School Liaison Officer, Kim Munoz at [email protected]
TRANSITION SUPPORT
PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION Makalapa Elementary School Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for all children in every community to celebrate reading on March 2nd.
In recognition of the week, service members, parents, members of the local community, and local legislators volunteered their time to celebrate by honoring renowned children’s book author, Dr. Seuss by reading aloud to students at Makalapa Elementary School. We appreciate all who came out to support one of our local schools!
Mokulele Elementary School, January 2017
As part of an ongoing effort to promote military partnerships with Hawaii military impacted schools, School Liaison Officers Mrs. Kimberly Crutchfield and Mrs. Kim Munoz actively recruited among the Air Force units stationed at Hickam in the first quarter of the 2016- 2017 school year. They were seeking to match units with the schools in mutually beneficial relationships. Their tireless efforts have borne much fruit to the delight of both schools and the units. One example of this was a military partnership developed between the 17th Operational Weather Squadron (17OWS) and Mokulele Elementary School. On November 4, 2016 Lt. Col. Joseph Coughlin, Commander, and Lt. Kristin Butt joined parents, staff, and SLO Kim Munoz at the Mokulele Library to sign the formal Letter of Agreement with Mokulele. Principal Peter Tovey signed on behalf of the school, while SLO Munoz signed as a witness to the agreement. It was difficult to say who was more excited, 17OWS or Mokulele, but everyone sensed a warm atmosphere of collective energy and goodwill!
Mokulele students will be the direct beneficiaries of the services of the 17OWS personnel, who may assist at any school event as long as it does not interfere with their
squadron duties. At the same time, squadron personnel will be participating in a very high ideal and important part of the mission of the US Air Force: enhancing the communities in which they are located through pro bono service. So far, the service men and women of 17OWS have served in two events at Mokulele: checking lap counters and encouraging student runners in the annual Turkey Trot Fun Run, and helping Kindergarten students build Christmas decorations. Other possibilities include Read Across America, campus beautification projects, and helping teachers to develop STEM lessons. One never knows if one or more Mokulele students may become a meteorologist in the future!
Mokulele Elementary takes this opportunity to publicly express appreciation to the gracious services 17OWS has rendered to our students thus far, and anticipates further mutually beneficial events in the coming months. Mahalo!
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COMMAND, SCHOOL, COMMUNITY
On Thursday, February 23, 2017, Radford High School participated in a Career Shadow Day hosted by Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. This program forges the critical link between school and the workplace by providing students with an opportunity to spend time in a real work environment.
The event afforded students the opportunity to explore a specific career of interest by observing a service member or civilian employee perform their work duties at their place of business. The experience provided realistic career information that will aid the student in making career choices.
More than twenty students were able to observe one of several career paths: Engineering, Aircraft Mechanic, Firefighter and Law Enforcement / K9. We appreciate the support of Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam and their willingness to host the students. Service members allowed students to follow them around work, observe their daily routines, and answer questions about their specific career field.
Radford High School is very fortunate to have such outstanding support from our military community. The Service members did an outstanding job mentoring our students and are a tribute to the professionalism and dedication of our military.
We would like to thank Luz Guerrero from Radford High School for working with the Joint Base School Liaison Office on coordinating this event. A special thanks to Lt. Col. Brian S. Mix, USAF, Commander, 15th Maintenance Squadron, BU1 (SCW) Antonio Gonzalez, NAVFAC Hawaii Seabee Division, Operations, Minor Work PM, CFS, Investigator Jeremy W. Harborth, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, Criminal Investigations Division, MSgt. Mark Gostomski of 647 Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordinance Disposal, MSgt. Alain Baylosis and their teams for making this event a success. We are already looking forward to next year’s event!
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National conference inspires Joint Base Keystone Club
Zayne Hyider, Youth Writer Photos by Zach Pigott, CYP Youth Coordinator
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hick-am’s (JBPHH) Keystone Club participated in the 50th National Keystone Conference in Chicago from Feb. 27 to March 4.
The JBPHH Keystone Club was selected by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) to be fully funded and represent the Pacific region Military Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) clubs during this conference. The JBPHH Keystone Club was recognized for their various community service projects around JBPHH and mentoring of school age youth during the Keystone charter year from Sept. 1 to the present. Keystone is BGCA’s most dynamic teen program. It affords teens an opportunity to gain valuable leadership and service experience planning and implementing activities and programs in teen outreach, community service, career preparation, and academic success.
Every year BGCA gathers Keystone Clubs from all around the world to one giant conference they call the National Key-stone Conference. The National Keystone Conference provides Keystoners with positive opportunities to engage and socialize with peers, explore teen issues relevant to their lives, and develop skills to support and enhance service and leadership efforts in their clubs and communities. At the Keystone conference the JBPHH teens engaged in workshops relating to resiliency, re-integration of loved
ones after deployment, saving and planning for college, American College Testing Program (ACT) prep, college and workforce expo, and much more. Large group sessions exposed them to inspirational guest speakers such as the rapper Common, Ian Humphreys and Jim Clark, who is the president and CEO of BGCA, to name a few.
“It was really fun and exciting! The workshops gave me a lot of information to help improve our efficiency as a Keystone Club,” said Simmone Courtney, JBPHH Keystone member. Participants said the whole experience left the JBPHH Key-stone Club inspired and motivated to continue their work in the community and be leaders among their peers. For more information regarding the Teen Center, call 488-0418 or check their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jbphhteencenter.
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HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT
The Hawaii Department of Education has a legitimate interest in and responsibility for the appropriate education of all school age children in the State of Hawaii and recognizes homeschooling as an alternative to compulsory school attendance. Homeschooling is a parent-initiated educational alternative. Below are some frequently asked questions from parents:
Frequently Asked Questions What is required to begin homeschooling my child? Form 4140 must be completed and sent to the neighborhood school. A letter of intent, signed by the parent, can be used in place of Form 4140.
Where do I submit my notice of intent to homeschool? Exceptions to Compulsory Education (Form 4140) or a letter of intent to homeschool should be sent to the principal of the public school in your neighborhood.
When can I begin to homeschool my child? Homeschooling may begin as soon as the signed Form 4140 or letter of intent is sent to the neighborhood school.
What needs to be included in the letter of intent? Name, address and telephone number of child; birth date and grade level of child; and signature of the parent and date of signature.
How do I know if the school has acknowledged my intent to homeschool? The school and complex area office acknowledge the
notice of intent submitted by the parents by sending the parents a copy of Form 4140 after it is signed by the principal and complex area superintendent; or writing “acknowledged” on the bottom of the parent’s letter of notification with the signature of the principal and complex area superintendent, and returning the letter to the parent. Copies of Form 4140 or the letter of intent are kept on file at the school and district office.
Is my child required to participate in annual Hawaii State Assessments? A homeschooled child is eligible to participate in the Statewide Testing Program at the local public school. Test scores shall be required for grades 3, 5, 8 and 10; however, a parent my elect to arrange for private testing of an equivalent standardized test at the parent’s own expense. The parent may request and the principal may approve other means of evaluation to meet the Statewide Testing Program requirements.
How can I end homeschooling? Whenever the parent chooses to terminate homeschooling, the parent is required to notify the principal of the school of record (school where intent to homeschool was sent). The child shall be re-enrolled in the local public school or a licensed private school unless a new alternative educational program is presented within five school days after the termination of homeschooling. Notification may be written or verbal. For more information on homeschooling, visit: http://www. hawaiipublicschools.org/ParentsAndStudents/EnrollingInSchool/ Choosingaschool/Pages/Homeschooling-FAQs.aspx or contact your School Liaison Officer at [email protected]
Information for Parents Interested in Homeschooling
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KIM MUÑOZ JBPHH School Liaison Officer Military Family Support Center 4827 Bougainville Dr. Honolulu, HI 96818 808-471-3673 (office) 808-306-9247 (cell) [email protected]
FIND US www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/school-liaison-officer
Hickam Arts & Cra s Center Presents the 42nd Annual
Featuring over 120 booths selling original handmade arts and cra s! Just in time for Mother’s Day gi shopping.
selling original handmade arts and cra s! Just in time for Mother’s Day gi shopping.
Hickam Arts & Cra s Center (335 Kuntz Ave., Bldg. 1889) Call 448-9907 for more info.
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