Community Briefs

SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT TODAY

The Department of Public Safety’s Traffic Section will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint today, May 6.
The setup will be on 2W Chalan Laolao by Verizon. This operation will begin at about 10pm and will be terminated at 11:15pm.
The checkpoint will last at least 75 minutes (1 hour 15 minutes).
This activity is part of the DPS’ efforts to deter and detect impaired drivers and ensure that all vehicle occupants are protected.
For more information, contact Sgt. Joseph Flores at 664-9085.

WOMEN’S EXHIBIT TO OPEN TODAY

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs’ Office of the Commonwealth Council for Arts and Cultures and the Women’s Affairs Office will host the annual International Women’s Exhibit scheduled to open today, May 6, 2005 through June 3, 2005 at the CNMI Gallery for Arts and Culture. This exhibit will feature works created by all the women in the CNMI.
For more information, contact Sinfo Pinuala or Jennelle DL Guerrero at 322-9982 or 322-9983.

BAR EXAMINATIONS SET

The Commonwealth Bar Examinations are scheduled to be administered on July 27 and 18, 2005. The essay exam will be on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 and the Multistate Bar Examination will be on Thursday, July 28, 2005. All interested applicants can obtain the application form and necessary information on http://www.justice.gov.mp or by calling 236-9800 or by writing to the Director of Court/Bar Administrator at P.O. Box 502165, Saipan, MP 96950.
All applications and required fees must be submitted to the Director of Court/Bar Administrator no later than May 31, 2005.

ENGLISH PLACEMENT TEST ON MONDAY

The Northern Marianas College will be administering the English Placement Test on Monday, May 16, at RM: D-1, from 1pm to 4pm.
Test-takers should bring a valid photo ID and pencils.
There is a $25 fee for the English Placement Test that must be paid in advance at NMC’s Finance Office (Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm).
Students will not be admitted to the testing room without proof of payment: a receipt for either the placement test fee or the NMC application fee. This $25 fee is applicable to the NMC application for all students.
If you have any questions call the Languages & Humanities Department at Ext. 2000/2603.

KAGMAN HIGH SCHOOL CULTURAL DAY

This is to inform the parents/legal guardians and the general public that Kagman High School will be having their Cultural Day on Saturday, May 7, from 8am to 3pm at Kagman High School campus. You’re invited to join the Kagman High School community in celebrating Cultural Heritage Day.

CHACHA OCEANVIEW PTSA MEETING

This is to inform all parents, guardians, and the general public that the Chacha Oceanview Jr. High School will be having a Parents Teachers Students Association meeting next week, May 12, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. We will be discussing matters such as the eighth-grade promotion ceremony, mid-quarter progress report distribution, schedule for the last day of school and others. For more information, call the school at 664-4100/03/05/06.

WSR AWARD CEREMONY INFO

What: WSR 6th Grade Farewell ceremony
When: May 26th at 8:30 am
Where: WSR school ground stage
Attire: Sunday’s best
More information will be forthcoming.

What: WSR Kinder Promotional Ceremony
When: May 27th at 8 am
Where: WSR stage
Attire: School uniform

What: End of the year Award ceremony
When: June 1st at 8am at the stage
Who: 1st-5th grade students

All WSR parents/guardian are asked to attend these award ceremonies to give your support to all of our wonderful students as they chart their course for aiming high, flying high, go Kingfishers.

WSR MAJOR EVENTS FOR MAY 2005

May 5-Praise Note Day!
May 6-Bring a mwar or lei Day
May 8-Happy Mother’s Day!
May 9-STAR testing begins
May 9-11 Law Day
May 10-Accreditation Team meeting with Mr. John Guerrero
May 11-Grade level meeting
May 13-Family Fun Night, PTSA & DD Amusement sponsored
May 14-PSS-PTSA Summit at Aqua Resort
May 16-Humanities Council Debates
May 17-Last STUCO meeting
May 19-Principal’s meeting!
May 20-WSR Book Fair 2005! Parents and the community are welcomed
May 23-WSR Accreditation Team meeting
May 25-Grade Level Team meeting, April and May Diners Club, 4th Quarter exams begin
May 26-6th Grade farewell ceremony, 8:30 am at the WSR school ground
May 27-WSR Kinder promotion at the school ground, 8 am
May 30-Memorial Day, No school
June 1-Awards Ceremony for 1st to 5th grade students
June 3-Last day of school for year 2004-2005 Si Yuus Ma’ase, Olomwaay, Salamat Po, Mesulang for a wonderful school year!
August 3-New school year begins! Welcome SY 05-06

OES PTSA MEETING NEXT WEEK

The Parents Teachers Students Association of the Oleai Elementary School would like to inform the parents and guardians of OES students that the PTSA meeting will be on Tuesday, May 10, 6pm, in the school cafeteria.

KES ACTIVITIES IN MAY AND JUNE

May 1-7: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2-6: Standards Based Assessment (3rd-6th)
May 9-13: Final Exam, 4th quarter
May 30: No school, Memorial Day
June 1: 6th grade farewell ceremony
June 3: Last day of school (half day, report card)

SISTER REMEDIOS SCHOOL REGISTRATION SET

Registration at the Sister Remedios Early Childhood Development Center School for the coming school year 2005-2006 is now open and ongoing.

If you are interested in enrolling your child, you can stop by the school and pick up the application form and all the pertinent information you will need.