Community Briefs – April 23, 2018

Free seminar on STEP Program for small businesses
The CNMI Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Development Authority, will be offering a free seminar focusing on the CNMI State Trade Expansion Program for small businesses that are interested in expanding their market through export. The training will be held at CDA boardroom in San Jose, first floor, on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 9:30am to 11am. The CNMI STEP Program is a state-federal partnership, funded by a grant from the Small Business Administration. (PR)

Student makes OSU honor roll
CORVALLIS, Ore.—Keanah G. DeleonGuerrero, a senior majoring in Anthropology, is among the many students at Oregon State University who have made the scholastic honor roll winter term.
A total of 1,398 students earned straight-A (4.0).  Another 4,609 earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing.
To be on the roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of course work. (PR)

Military training at FDM
ASAN, Guam—The U.S. military will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla on April 23-26, from 8am to 4pm. It is recommended the public, fishermen and marine tour operators monitor the Coast Guard broadcast notice to mariners for advisories. The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be in a 12-nautical mile radius of the island. (PR)

KHS Def Jam and progress reports
Kagman High School will be hosting its annual Def Jam and 4th Quarter Progress Report this Thursday, April 26. Progress reports will be released from 4pm to 6pm and Def Jam will occur from 6pm to 8:30pm in the cafeteria.
For parents and guardians living in the northern villages, KHS will also be holding a progress report on Friday, April 27, from 4pm to 6pm at the Natibu Sports Association, next to Tanapag Middle School.
Please call the school at 237-3189 if you have any questions or concerns. (PR)

National Park Week at the AMP
The American Memorial Park is celebrating National Park Week and is inviting the public. For those who want to know more about national parks across the United States, join park rangers throughout the week to view featured park films and discover our amazing national treasures. For special film showings:

Monday, April 23:
• 3:30pm: Struggle and Triumph: the Legacy of George Washington Carver, George Washington Carver National Monument
• 4:10pm: Voices of Sitka, Sitka National Historical Park

Tuesday, April 24:
• 3:30pm: The Tuskegee Airmen: Sacrifice and Triumph, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
• 4:10pm: Shark Safety, Cape Cod National Seashore
• 4:20pm: Water Power, Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park

Wednesday, April 25:
• 3:30pm: Yellowstone National Park
• 4pm: Hidden Worlds: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Thursday, April 26:
• 3:30pm: A Restless Giant: The Ever-changing Nature of Mount Rainier, Mount Rainier National Park
• 4pm: The True Heart of Winter, Denali National Park and Preserve

Friday, April 27:
• 3:30pm: Edgar Allan Poe, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
• 4pm: Alexander Hamilton Statue Restoration 2012, Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park

Saturday, April 28:
• 3:30pm: Homefront Heroes, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
• 4pm: Paul Laurence Dunbar, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (NPS)

Jury selection cancelled
This is to inform all prospective jurors on panels “17CS” that the jury selection scheduled for today, April 23, 2018, at 8:30am at the U.S. District Court is cancelled until further notice. For further information, contact Deputy Clerk Daisy Mendiola at the Superior Court at 236-9885. (PR)

SSHS parent-teacher conferences
Saipan Southern High School will have its fourth quarter mid-progress parent-teacher conferences on April 27, 2018, from 3pm to 5pm on campus.(PR)

KagES parent-teacher conferences
Kagman Elementary School will have its fourth quarter mid-progress parent-teacher conference on Thursday, April 26, from 3pm to 6pm on campus. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend to learn about your child’s academic performance, and if she or he will need to attend the intensive summer school program. Parents who attend the children’s parent-teacher conferences three or more times during the school year will be recognized with medals and certificates at the end of the school year. For more information, call KagES at 237-3146. (PR)

SCS art show and writers showcase
The Saipan Community School invites the public to its SCS Annual Art Show and Young Writers Showcase on Friday, April 27, at 6pm in the SCS chapel. Student pieces for display range in complexity from Kindergarten through 8th grade.  The SCS Young Writers Workshop will be displaying written work from Kindergarten all the way through the 8th grade.  To learn more about SCS, contact principal Amanda Allen Dunn, via email at principal@saipancommunityschool.com, call 234-6687, or visit the school on Beach Road in Susupe. (PR)