Community Briefs — Sept. 10, 2015

High surf advisory
Based on the information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center, a northeast swell from distant Typhoon Kilo will continue to produce hazardous surf along north and east facing reefs into Thursday.

A high surf advisory in effect until 6pm today. Hazardous surf of 8 to 12 feet is expected along north and east facing reefs. Surf will slowly subside and is expected to fall below hazardous levels this evening.

The public is being advised to avoid venturing near exposed reefs and beaches, especially those facing north and east as rip currents will be life threatening. (HSEM)

Military training at Warning Area 517, FDM
The U.S. military will conduct training at Warning Area 517 during the following dates and times:

• Sept. 10, from 9am to 4pm
• Sept. 11-12, from 10am to 5pm

Training will also be conducted at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:
• Sept. 10, from 8am to 9pm
• Sept. 11, from 9am to 12:30pm
• Sept. 12, from 10am to 5pm

The general public, especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators are advised to stay clear of the areas during the dates and times indicated.

W-517 is activated south of latitude 12° 40’ 00»N. All vessels are advised to remain clear of W-517 south of latitude 12° 40’ 00”N. Santa Rosa Reef and Galvez Bank are open for public use. The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be on a 10-nautical mile radius on all quadrants. (Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs Office)

Oleai Elementary orientation dates
Oleai Elementary School would like to invite all incoming and continuing students with their parent and guardians for Orientation and Open House for the upcoming school year 2015-2016. Orientation will take place at the school cafeteria on the following dates for the following grade levels:

• Sept. 10, 2015 (Thursday): Kindergarten to 2nd Grade from 4pm to 5pm.
• Sept. 11, 2015 (Friday): 3rd to 5th Grade from 4pm to 5pm

Important information will be discussed during orientation. Teachers will be available in their classrooms after the orientation. Parents and Guardians are encouraged to attend OES activities. (OES)

Garapan Elementary sets Open House
Garapan Elementary School will be having its Orientation/Open House today, Sept. 10, 2015, starting at 2:30pm in the school cafeteria. This Orientation/ Open House is intended to inform everyone of the new school schedule, meet teachers and staff, and clarify any questions for the coming school year. (GES)

Kagman Elementary School calendar
• Sept. 10, 2015: Parent /student orientation for grades 3rd-5th at 9am to 10am
• Sept. 14, 2015: First day of instruction for all students (K-5th), from 7:50am to 11:30am

During the parent and student orientation day, teachers will be present to meet with parents and share instructional goals and expectations for the school year. (KagES)