Community Briefs – May 13, 2009

[B]SSHS reports cards out today[/B]

To all parents/legal guardians of Saipan Southern High School students: Mid-progress reports are scheduled to be picked up today, May 13, 2009, from 4:40pm to 7pm. Teachers will be available in their classrooms for parents/ legal guardian visit. All students will be released at 1pm. (PR)

[B]Kagman High activities[/B]

Attention to parents and guardians of Kagman High School: Progress reports will be distributed on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. The monthly PTSA meeting will be held on this same day, from 6pm to 7pm at the school cafeteria. The meeting will also be held via video teleconferencing for all parents, guardians, staff and students. Parents from Marpi, As Matuis, San Roque, Tanapag, and Sadog Tasi can go to GTC Elementary School to attend the meeting. For more information call 237-3840 or 237-3832; fax 664-3788. (PR)

[B]MHS presentation on AP courses[/B]

Marianas High School AP teachers will be giving a general presentation on Advance Placement course offerings at MHS on Thursday, May 14, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the cafeteria.

All interested students and parents are invited to attend this information session to gain a better understanding of what is available and what to expect when taking these rigorous and challenging courses. For questions and concerns contacts 237-3206. (PR)

[B]Kagman Elementary calendar of events[/B]

This is to inform parents and guardians of Kagman Elementary School students about the following upcoming important events:

* May 15: Early dismissal of students at 12pm, 4th Quarter Mid-Progress report distribution to parents and guardians at 1:30pm-4:30pm.

* May 18-22: PSS Standard Based Assessment Week for the following students in each affected grade levels: 3rd, 4th, 5th grades and also to include CCLHS in 4th grade level. Students attendance is highly encouraged. SBA is from 8am to 10am, Monday-Friday.

* Registration is ongoing for SY 2009-10 for Kinder to 5th grade students. Parents and guardians must provide the following: Birth certificate, health clearance, health insurance, map of their residence, and legal guardianship from the court in order for any student to be registered without the biological parents. (PR)

[B]Hopwood Family Fun Night set[/B]

Hopwood Junior High school will be holding its 2nd Annual Family Fun Night at its Chalan Piao Campus on Friday, May 15, from 5pm to 10pm. The public is invited to come and enjoy the different fun and games, back-to-back entertainment, food, drinks, and other goodies. Bring your family and friends for a special night out. (PR)

[B]MMAC’s Team Bodig hosts hot lunch fundraiser[/B]

The Marianas March Against Cancer’s Team Bodig will host a Hot Lunch Fundraising Event on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at the NMI Museum in Garapan (across Sugar King Park).

Team Bodig is inviting the community to support their efforts in raising much needed funds for the battle against cancer by stopping by and purchasing a delicious hot lunch for only $5 each. The menu includes red rice, sweet and sour ribs, meatballs, sauteed vegetables and a free drink. Luminaries will also be sold for only $5 each. Purchase a luminary to honor a loved one who has survived cancer or is currently undergoing cancer treatment or to remember someone who has lost the battle against cancer. All funds raised remains locally. For more information e-mail Roz Leon Guerrero at rmclguerrero@gmail.com. The 2009 MMAC will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2009, from 6pm to 6am at the Hopwood Junior High School field in Chalan Piao. The public is invited to enjoy good food, live entertainment, great games and more. All funds raised will go toward the fight against cancer. (PR)

[B]MHS Class of ’70 preps for reunion[/B]

The first graduates of Marianas High School, the Class of 1970, is gearing up for its 40th class reunion next year, 2010. As a kicker, the group will be having a potluck picnic for all classmates, on Sunday, May 24, at the Carolinian Utt from 9:30am until 4:30pm. A meeting for the last-minute preparation of the picnic will be held on May 14, Thursday, at the Marianas High School conference room, Building H. at 6pm. All classmates are encouraged to attend this very important gathering. For more information, contact any of the following: Pakito, 234-3182/3/4; Potu, 483-6367 or ablascabrera@hotmail.com; or Maggie Camacho, 322-7367/287-6222 or maggieccamacho@gmail.com. (PR)

[B]Marianas High School Schedule[/B]

May 4-15 Advanced Placement Exams

May 13 4th Quarter Mid-Progress Report distribution (report will be distributed to students)

May 18-22 PSS Standards Based Assessment tests

May 25 No classes (Memorial Day)

June 11 Graduation ceremony

June 15 End of 4th Quarter

For questions or concerns contact 237-3206. (PR)

[B]MHS Class of ’88 meeting[/B]

This is to remind the Marianas High School Class of 1988 that there will be a meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at the residence of Melvin P. and Eleanor A. Cepeda in As Lito, at 6:30pm. For more information, call Kat S. Lizama at 287-3858 or Eleanor A. Cepeda at 285-5974. (PR)

[B]SSHS reports cards out[/B]

To all parents/legal guardians of Saipan Southern High School students: Mid-progress reports are scheduled to be picked up on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, from 4:40pm to 7pm. Teachers will be available in their classrooms for parents/legal guardian visit. All students will be released at 1pm. (PR)

[B]Kagman townhall meetings[/B]

Townhall meetings at the Kagman Community Center are as follows:

* Saturday, May 16 at 10am-12 noon: Rosemond Santos

* Heinz and Arnold: To be announced

Other interested candidates can email kagmankomunidatassociation@gmail.com. The KKA does not endorse any candidate. Come and be informed. Listen to the candidates and have them address your concerns. (PR)

[B]New schedule for Puengin Inetnon[/B]

Puengin Inetnon will resume starting Friday, May 22 at 4:30pm-10pm at the Kagman Community Center Parking Lot. Puengin Inetnon is Kagman’s Friday Night Market for food, drinks, snacks, clothing, arts and crafts. It will be held every government payday Friday. The Kagman Komunidat Association is looking for vendors to sell produce and fish due to popular demand by customers. Other vendors are also invited. Call the Kagman Post Office at 256-POST or email kagmankomunidatassociation@gmail.com for more info. (PR)

[B]New schedule for Kagman Flea Market[/B]

The Kagman Saturday Flea Market will resume starting Saturday, May 23 at 8am at the Kagman Community Center Parking Lot. It will be held every government payday Saturday. Individuals can sell their used items for only $5 and will be provided with a tent and table. Come and sell your used item at the fastest growing village in the Marianas. Interested individuals can call the Kagman Post Office at 256-POST or email kagmankomunidatassociation@gmail.com for more info. (PR)

[B]Military ID card personnel visit[/B]

This is to let all military identification cardholders and all concerned that the 9th Mission Support Command ID Card personnel will be on Saipan to issue new or renewal of Military ID card. They will be at the Army Reserve Center on Saipan on May 18-22, 2009. Their hours are from 8am-6pm.

For any questions or for further information, call Ruth Coleman at the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs at 664-2650 or Maj. Greg Sablan at the Army Reserve Center at 322-6671. (PR)