COMMUNITY BRIEFS May 15, 2009

Townhall meetings at the Kagman Community Center are as follows:

-Saturday, May 16, 10am-12pm: Rosemond Santos

-June: Heinz Hofschneider and Arnold Palacios

Other interested candidates may e-mail kagmankomunidatassociation@gmail.com to schedule their townhall meetings. The Kagman Kommunidat Association does not endorse any candidate. Come and be informed. Listen to the candidates and have them address your concerns. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]Stimulus funding for Kagman[/B]

Department of Commerce Secretary Michael Ada will be having a public meeting at the Kagman Community Center on Monday, May 18, at 7pm regarding stimulus funding for the Kagman area. All are invited to share concerns and ask questions. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]MMAC Team Ahu to host garage sale[/B]

2009 Marianas March Against Cancer’s Team Ahu will be having a garage sale fundraising event on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2009, from 8am to 4pm, between Atool Pl. and Benavente’s Apartment in As Lito (directional signs will be available).

Team Ahu is inviting the entire community to help support their efforts in raising funds for the battle against cancer by stopping by their garage sale and purchasing various items that will be on sale. There will be signs directing you to the venue. All proceeds raised will go toward the 2009 Marianas March Against Cancer. For more information contact Vivian Taitano at 234-1234 or via email at vtaitano@hyattsaipan.com. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [B]MHS presentation on AP courses today[/B]

Marianas High School AP teachers will be giving a general presentation on Advance Placement course offerings at MHS today, 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. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [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. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B] [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. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]