COMMUNITY BRIEFS November 3, 2008

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[B]KHS Monday schedule[/B]

To parents and guardians of Kagman High School students: On Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, Kagman High School will dismiss students at 1pm. Please pick up your son/daughter and or be aware that the school is half-day only. For more information, call us at 237-3840 or 237-3832. Fax 664-3788. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Veterans Week proclamation signing[/B]

On Nov. 11, 2008, Veteran’s Day, the CNMI will give thanks to those who have served in the armed forces, salute those who are still in service; and honor the men and women who left America’s shores but did not live to be thanked as veterans.

Gov. Benigno R. Fitial will be signing the Veterans Week Proclamation at the Governor’s Conference Room on Nov. 5, 2008 at 10am.

On Nov. 11, 2008, we will be celebrating Veterans Day at the American Memorial Park, Court of Honor at 11am. Keynote speaker will be Maj. Gen. Stephen D. Tom, Chief of Staff for US Pacific Command Hawaii.

All veterans, active and reserve military members, their families, family members of those departed veterans, the local Marine scouts and the public are invited to join the celebration. (PR)

[B]MHS calendar of activities[/B]

Nov. 4 No classes (Citizenship Day)
Nov. 10 1st Quarter Final Exams
Nov. 11 No Classes (Veterans Day)
Nov. 13 1st Quarter Ends
Nov. 19
Open House/ Report Card Distribution: 4pm-6pm. Pick up Report Cards from Homeroom Teacher (Students will be released at 1pm)
MHS Community Council (PTA Meeting) *Agenda: Election of SY 2008-2009 Officers 5pm at Cafeteria
Parent Literacy Night
Nov. 26-28 No classes (Thanksgiving break)

[B]ACT information session
[/B] The Association of Commonwealth Teachers will be hosting a public information session on their recent research project on the Highly Qualified Teacher requirements in the No Child Left Behind Act, as they pertain to the CNMI. ACT will also share their recent recommendations to the Board of Education regarding proposed amendments to the current PSS plan for Highly Qualified Teachers. All teachers and interested members of the community are welcome to join us. The meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7pm in the San Vicente Elementary cafeteria. A brief general membership meeting will follow. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]

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