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Navy Region Southwest School Liaison Newsletter March-April 2012 Academic Anchor Connecting Navy Families, Commands and K-12 Schools A In this issue: Current Events 1 Transition Support 4 Post-Secondary Preparation 5 Deployment Support 7 Partnerships in Education 8 Home School Linkeage 9 Command, School, and Community Connections 9 EFMP Resources 10 Navy School Liaison Contacts Back Cover Addressing educational issues that affect military children in Navy Region Southwest.

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Navy Region Southwest School Liaison Newsletter

March-April

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AcademicAnchorConnecting Navy Families, Commands and K-12 Schools

AIn this issue:Current Events . . . . . . . . . . 1

Transition Support . . . . . . . 4

Post-SecondaryPreparation . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Deployment Support . . . . . 7

Partnershipsin Education . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Home School Linkeage . . . 9

Command, School, andCommunity Connections . . 9

EFMP Resources . . . . . . . 10

Navy School Liaison Contacts . . . . . . . Back Cover

Addressing educational issues that affect military children in Navy Region Southwest.

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Current Events

NRSW School Liaisons attended a roundtable with Dr. Jill Biden on January 19 at the University of Southern California on the “Building Capacity for Military-Connected Schools” consortium. The consortium consists of eight military-connected school districts in Southern California, funded by the Department of Defense Education Activity and operated by USC. The consortium’s intent is to create military-friendly environments in schools, to spread the word about effective programs and resources, and to raise military family awareness among educators, administrators and school counselors.

NBPL SLO Robin Williamson, Principal Tanya Belsan from Dewey Elementary School, and military parent Janelle O’Hara represented one of the programs highlighted during the hour-long roundtable. They discussed the success of Transition Rooms in 11 San Diego military impacted schools and specifically highlighted Dewey’s Connection Corner. The rooms welcome and help military families acclimate into their new communities by providing information, resources and ongoing support. These one-stop-shops are meant to create and maintain connections between parents, schools, and the community, and are located on the school sites for easy access. “It’s a great way to have the families come in, and you can just see their anxiety lessen,” stated Robin Williamson. “They know where to go if they have any questions.”

Tanya Belsan, principal at Dewey Elementary School in San Diego, calls her transition room The Connections Corner. “The room offers military families moving to the community a one-stop-shop for resources” she said, noting her school is nearly 90 percent military. “We deal a lot with transitions for families in and out, and need to help them acclimate quickly so their children can be successful in school,” Tanya noted. “They are a wonderful and unique population that need support.”

To read further on this event, please go tohttp://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=66863 http://www.neontommy.com/news/2012/01/jill-biden-visits-usc-roundtable-m

ROUNDTABLE WITH DR. JILL BIDENUniversity of Southern California

SBUSD Kinder registration begins February 29, 2012. ALL Kinders will attend West View for the 2012-2013 School Year. Kinder Registration for IB and WV will be taken at the Imperial Beach Campus located at 650 Imperial Beach Blvd., Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Registration FormsTo view and print registration forms, please visit:http://www.sbusd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=134

Registration Packet(PLEASE PRINT THE STUDENT REGISTRATION CHECKLIST TO CHECK OFF AS YOU COMPLETE/FAVOR DE IMPRIMIR LA LISTA DE INSCRIPCION ESTUDIANTIL Y MARQUE COMO VAYA COMPLETANDO)

What are the requirements?What should I bring?In addition to the enrollment packet forms referenced above all students must be registered by a parent/guardian and provide the documents below:

•Proof of Residency Children of legal age may attend schools in the district after providing proof of residency. Proof of residency is required to be updated annually.

•Birth Certificate, or passport.

•Proof of immunizations against polio, measels, mumps and rubella (MMR), diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus -OR- a permanent medical exemption or personal beliefs exemption. (If new to California - Proof of immunization against chickenpox or proof of having had chickenpox) http://www.immunization-sd.org

“It’s a great way to have the families

come in, and you can just see their anxiety

lessen,” statedRobin Williamson.

South Bay Union School DistrictMilitary Parent Night

April 10, 2012, BaysideElementary School;10-11 am

How To Enroll Your Child intoSouth Bay Union School District

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After 23 years, the Coronado Schools Foundation Telethon is getting a complete makeover. It’s being re-imagined and re-energized by a new generation. Coronado School students from CMS and CHS will be producing the event for the first time ever. Under the guidance of their teachers, they will showcase their considerable creativity and skill in digital media, performance and communications. Now known as the Connect-A-Thon, the event will highlight current and lifelong connections between each public school and our Coronado community. It will include

STARBASE-Atlantis at Naval Base San Diego is offering two FREE Spring Open Enrollment Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education programs from April 2-6 and April 9-13 for 9-12 year-old children of active duty/retired military/DoD civilian employees/DoD contractor employees and students in the San Diego area. We would like for your children to have the opportunity to attend and experience new and exciting activities in engineering and design. Students will design, and build CO2 rocket cars, use Computer Assisted Design (CAD) software, and participate in fun, hands-on science activities.

The program is FREE and will consist of five, fun-filled days of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of CAD using PTC CREO software. PTC software is used in 48 of the top 49 engineering universities and in over 4,100 high schools and middle schools. Additionally students will design, construct, decorate and race their own CO2 powered race cars (kits will be provided).

We want students to discover the wonderful possibilities that the field of engineering

Current Events

has to offer. Students will learn about design, construction, materials, and the many career opportunities available to engineers. Students will use their creativity and computer tools to measure, collect and interpret data, calculate area, work in groups to solve challenges, and much more.

This year’s classes will be held from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm in the STARBASE-Atlantis classroom at Naval Base San Diego, Technical Support Center, 3975 Norman Scott Road, Building 3411, and Room 209. Parents/Guardians will be responsible for transporting their child to and from the classroom each day. Students will also need to bring their own lunch, drinks, and snacks. Students may arrive no earlier than 8 am and must be picked up no later than 2:30 pm each day.

We will begin accepting reservations starting at 8 am, March 12, 2012. Please call 619-556-7589 for registration. Registrations will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Registrations will be accepted until the classes are filled or by Noon, March 23, 2012. Program participation will be limited to 35 students per class. Parents must complete an

Application, Student Permission for Attendance and Release of Liability, Student Health and Emergency Contact Statement, and Statement of Understanding prior to their child attending the class.

Application Packets will be available at the STARBASE-Atlantis classroom located in Bldg. 3411, Room 209, (Training Support Center) Naval Base San Diego from 8 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday or can be faxed, emailed or mailed to your home address.

STARBASE-Atlantis is a dynamic education program for children. We are a partnership between public, private schools, the United States Navy and the Department of Defense. This innovative team, through captivating lessons, unlocks the mysteries of science, technology, engineering and math for children, giving them the skills and confidence they need to excel in school and life. Educated, motivated children are our goal and our future.

For more information on theDoD STARBASE program pleasevisit the DoD STARBASE website:http://www.starbasedod.com

Thursday, March 15

CORONADO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TELETHON!student-produced videos, live acts and a fresh approach to the old-school format. Connections will go beyond the traditional phone-in to include additional electronic and social media. Connect-A-Thon 2012 will continue to be a major event to support Coronado Schools Foundation’s funding to promote academic excellence throughout the Coronado Unified School District’s five schools and this year’s fundraising goal is $160,000. The Connect-A-Thon is under development and will be held Thursday, March 15, 2012 in the Coronado High School Quad and Theatre.

REGISTRATION BEGINNING MARCH 12th, 2012

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Current Events

Elements of theMentor Program

Education andCareer Development

Character and Citizenship

Health & Life Skills

Program Extrasand Highlights

In addition to the great programs all participants will be involved in, such as Smart Moves and Project Learn, they also receive:

•Freemembershipvoucher to the Club

•After-schoolfeeiswaived,while participating in the program

•FreeweekofSpring/Summer Day Camp upon complet ion of the mentoring program

•FreecelebratorytriptoLegoland upon completion of the mentoring program

•Freetransportationifapplicable

The OJP Mentoring Program is a six (6) week FREE mentoring program where participants will be engaged in activities designed to encourage academic, social and character growth. The program was developed to provide one on one and group mentoring opportunities, as well as provide a safe, fun and caring place for military children after school.

Mentoring and Serving theChildren of the Military Community

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego Cares for our Military YouthThe Boys &Girls Club of Greater San Diego is offering a mentoring program

that is open to school age children of our Service men and women.

Contact Your Nearest Club4S Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-676-2230Escondido (Baker) . . . . . . .760-745-0515Escondido (Mitchell) . . . . .760-746-3315Logan Heights . . . . . . . . . .619-525-1739Clairemont Mesa . . . . . . . .858-273-1645Linda Vista . . . . . . . . . . . .858-277-6670Poway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858-748-9933Encanto . . . . . . . . . . . . . .619-263-6407Ramona . . . . . . . . . . . . . .760-788-7564National City . . . . . . . . . . .619-477-5445

Why Mentoring Is So Important?Studies have shown that children who are involved in a mentoring relationship are less likely to engage in at-risk behaviors. Mentoring can help children develop healthy relationships with their peers and adults. Mentoring can also help a child have a sense of importance, improve their confidence and help them perform better academically.

OPJ MILITATYMENTORING

PROJECT

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Transition Support

1. School districts may charge parents a reasonable amount to reproduce unofficial records.2. Students have thirty days after enrollment to obtain a TB test. 3. If a student was in a gifted program in the sending state, then he/she must be placed in a gifted program in the receiving state until the receiving school can complete local assessments.4. In states where the Compact has been adopted, Impact Aid will follow the student to his/her school.5. If a school does not offer a course a student was taking in his/her previous school, the district may allow the student to attend that course at another school in the district.6. The Compact requires that a student will start with the same grade point average (GPA) he/she had in his/her previous school upon enrolling in a new school. 7. A student moving to a different school jurisdiction to accommodate a parent’s deployment may attend without having to pay tuition.

PrimeTime Extended Day Program, which is currently offered at 132 schools within San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), provides elementary and middle school students with a fun and engaging learning environment. Some sites offer before school care and all 132 offer after school care until 6 pm.

PrimeTime offers 60-90 minutes of academic support to promote enthusiasm for learning and building skills in the areas of reading, math, writing, speech and science. Students may also participate in a variety of fun activities with their friends and peers including arts and crafts, learning how to play musical

8. The Compact requires states to change their graduation requirements for military students.9. If a student does not meet the graduation requirements of the receiving state, then the sending state must provide a diploma. 10. If a student misses cheerleading tryouts, he/she is still eligible to be on the squad. 11. Students must have completed all immunizations within thirty days of enrollment. 12. If a student was taking Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus in the sending state, and there is no room in AP Calculus in the receiving state, the school must begin a new class.13. If a principal refuses to waive a course requirement even though a similar course was taken in a previous school, the principal must provide a reasonable justification for denial. 14. A school district may waive community service requirements for graduation if the student will not graduate on time.

instruments, dance, writing and performing plays, athletics and educational games.

An application, and screening process to determine need, is required to be part of this free program. Applications will be sent home in March to all students at SDUSD and will also be available on the district website through the SDUSD Extended Learning Opportunities Department.

The application period runs from March- May; however, all new families are encouraged to apply once they arrive and are enrolled in a school in San Diego.

Test your knowledge of the Interstate Compactand what is in it for your military child.

15. States may accept exit exam results required for graduation from a sending state.16. If a parent moves to another district within the state, his/her child is covered by the Compact. 17. The Compact covers children of parents on terminal leave prior to retirement.18. If a student moves to a different school jurisdiction while a parent is deployed but wants to continue to attend the same school, the district must provide transportation.19. A student may take as many excused absences as he/she wants following a parent’s deployment. 20. If a student has completed kindergarten in his/her sending state but is not old enough for first grade in the receiving state, he/she must repeat kindergarten.

For more information on where in the Interstate Compact to find details oneach of the above quiz items visit:http://www.mic3.net - Resources.

Answers: 1. True/2. False/3. True/4. False/5. True/6. False/7. True/8. False/9. False/10. True/11. False/12. False/13. True/4. True/15. True/16. True/17. True/18. False/19. False/20. False

Free before and after school care option through San Diego Unified School District.

More information, to include a complete list of schools that offer PrimeTime, can be found at http://www.sandi.net/extended_learning/primetime/

PRIMETIMEEXTENDED DAY PROGRAM

The Cool School Zone

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Post-Secondary Preparation

EligibilityAny member of the Armed Forces (active duty or Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted) on or after August 1, 2009, who is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and:

•Hasatleast6yearsofserviceintheArmedForceson the date of election and agrees to serve 4 additional years in the Armed Forces from the date of election.

•Hasatleast10yearsofserviceintheArmedForces (active duty and/or selected reserve) on the date of election, is precluded by either standard policy (service or DoD) or statute from committing to 4 additional years, and agrees to serve for the maximum amount of time allowed by such policy or statute, or

•Isorbecomesretirementeligibleduringtheperiod from August 1, 2009, through August 1, 2013. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of reserve service.

•Forthoseindividualseligibleforretirementon August 1, 2009, no additional service is required.

•Forthoseindividualswhohaveanapprovedretirement date after August 1, 2009, and before July 1, 2010, no additional service is required.

•Forthoseindividualseligibleforretirementafter August 1, 2009, and before August 1, 2010, 1 year of additional service after approval of transfer is required.

•Forthoseindividualseligibleforretirementonorafter August 1, 2010, and before August 1, 2011, 2 years of additional service after approval of transfer are required.

•Forthoseindividualseligibleforretirementonorafter August 1, 2011, and before August 1, 2012, 3 years of additional service after approval of transfer required.

Eligible DependentsAn individual approved to transfer an entitlement to educational assistance under this section may transfer the individual’s entitlement to:

•Theindividual’sspouse.

•Oneormoreoftheindividual’schildren.

•Anycombinationofspouseandchild.

•AfamilymembermustbeenrolledintheDefense

Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) and be eligible for benefits, at the time of transfer to receive transferred educational benefits.

A child’s subsequent marriage will not affect his or her eligibility to receive the educational benefit; however, after an individual has designated a child as a transferee under this section, the individual retains the right to revoke or modify the transfer at any time.

A subsequent divorce will not affect the transferee’s eligibility to receive educational benefits; however, after an individual has designated a spouse as a transferee under this section, the eligible individual retains the right to revoke or modify the transfer at any time.

Nature of TransferAn eligible Service member may transfer up to the total months of unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, or the entire 36 months if the member has used none (unless DoD/DHS limits the number of months an individual may transfer).

Family member use of transferred educational benefits is subject to the following:

Transfer of Post-9/11 GI-Bill Benefits to Dependents (TEB)

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Spouse:•Maystarttousethebenefitimmediately.

•Mayusethebenefitwhilethememberremainsinthe Armed Forces or after separation from active duty.

•Isnoteligibleforthemonthlystipendorbooksand supplies stipend while the member is serving on active duty.

•Canusethebenefitforupto15yearsaftertheservice member’s last separation form active duty.

Child:•Maystarttousethebenefitonlyaftertheindividual making the transfer has completed at least 10 years of service in the Armed Forces.

•Mayusethebenefitwhiletheeligibleindividual remains in the Armed Forces or after separation from active duty.

•Maynotusethebenefituntilhe/shehasattaineda secondary school diploma (or equivalency certificate), or reached 18 years of age.

•Isentitledtothemonthlystipendandbooksand supplies stipend even though the eligible individual is on active duty.

•Isnotsubjecttothe15-yeardelimitingdate,butmay not use the benefit after reaching 26 years of age.

For the first time in history,

service members enrolled in the

Post-9/11 GI Bill program will be

able to transfer unused educational

benefits to their spouses or children

starting Aug. 1, 2009.

For more information visit:http://www .gibill .va .gov/post-911/post-911-gi-bill-summary/transfer-of-benefits .html

Each year the Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club (NOSC) of San Diego awards college scholarships to dependent children of military personnel. In addition to the NOSC Scholarships, NOSC administers the Cathy Marie Yakeley Memorial Scholarship which is awarded each year to a spouse of military personnel.

Eligibility:

•Applicantmustbe:adependentchildorspouseofanactive duty US Navy, US Marine Corps, or US Coast Guard Service Member; a dependent child or spouse of a retired or deceased US Naval, US Marine or US Coast Guard military member; or a dependent child or spouse of an active duty Reservist of the US Navy, US Marine Corps, or US Coast Guard activated for a minimum of nine months.•ApplicantmustresideinthegreaterSanDiegoareaatthe time of application.•Adependantchildapplicantmustbegraduatingfroma San Diego area high school in the year of application.•Applicantmusthaveappliedtoanaccreditedtwoorfour-year institution for full-time undergraduate study. •Anapplicantwhoacceptsanappointmenttooneofthe service academies is not eligible for a NOSC Scholarship.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONSMUST BE POSTMARKED

ON OR BEFOREMARCH 15, 2012!

Need Money for College?

For more information about these scholarship opportunities and to get an application, visit the NOSC website at:

www .noscsandiego .com/scholarships .html

Free $200 SAT and ACT College Test PrepPrograms From eKnowledge for Military

Offer available to all active duty, retired, Veterans, Guard, reservists, DoD employees, and civilians performing military support, plus relatives and

dependants of those eligible.

To order your FREE software visit:www.eknowledge.com/NavyRegionSW

Call: 951-356-4076 (reference Navy Region Southwest)A small shipping fee of $13.84 applies per standard program (+s/h) for the cost of

materials and registration. eKnowledge does not profit from this venture.

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April was first declared Child Abuse Prevention Month by Presidential proclamation in 1983. Since then, April has been a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse. The majority of child abuse cases stem from situations and conditions that are preventable when communities are engaged and supportive.

Help your Navy community prevent child abuse and neglect by learning about the resources that can support families, in good times and stressful times. Contact FFSC for more information on how you can support April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. You might save a life!

Deployment SupportFLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

More than a million children in the United States have a parent serving in the military. In April, we celebrate and recognize these children and their sacrifices. How can a parent provide recognition and let their child know they are loved and treasured?

Here are a few ways tocommunicate this to your child:•Praiseyourchild•Encourageyourchild•Expressphysicalaffectiontoyourchild•Findsomeone-to-onetimetospendwithyour child,letthempicktheactivityordosomething youcanbothenjoy!•Playwithyourchildandjusthavefuntogether!•Helpyourchildfindwaystofeelgoodabout whotheyare.

We know it’s tough to be a parent! FFSC offers effective parenting workshops and individual, family, and child counselors. To locate counseling resources or to register for the next workshop, call our Centralized Scheduling Center at 1-866-923-6478.

Also, there are so many resources for military parents: School Liaison Officers, FOCUS services, free parenting education, New Parent Support Home Visitation, and so much more. Contact FFSC at 619-556-7404 to learn more about resources that can support you and your family in being healthy, happy, and resilient this April.

Starting in March the Fleet and Family Support Center will be hosting a Military Spouse Social hour in your area. This is a

great way to enjoy the outdoors, let the kids run play, and meet spouses just like you.

Each week we will move from one local park to the next sharing stories, resources, and good will. Contact the Fleet and Family Support Center at 619-556-7404 for more information.

April is the monthof the Military Child!Have you huggedyour military child?

April isChild Abuse PreventionMonth

First Tuesday of the Month 11 am-12 pmRohr Park4548 Sweetwater RoadBonita, CA 91902

Second Tuesday of the Month 11 am-12 pmBig Rock Park8125 Arlette StreetSantee, CA 92071

Third Tuesday of the Month 11 am-12 pmLa Mesita Park8855 Dallas StreetLa Mesa, CA 91942

Fourth Tuesday of the Month 11 am-12 pmGlorietta Bay Park1975 Strand WayCoronado, CA 92118

Dates and Locations:

CALLING ALL

SPOUSES

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Partnerships In Education

On February 2, the Military Kids Unite (MKU) group from Dana Middle School embarked on a fieldtrip aboard USS Bonhomme Richard [LHD-6] at Naval Base San Diego.

This event was coordinated by the Naval Base Point Loma School Liaison Officer, Robin Williamson, MKU school co-sponsors (Coach Rossenburg and Ms. Garcia), and the Bonhomme Richard Second Class Petty Officer Association (an official Partner of Dana Middle School).

Fieldtrip aboard theUSS Bonhomme Richard[LHD-6]

School partnerships can be beneficial for Navy commands and area schools. Sailors get an opportunity to connect with their community while earning community service hours which can be used included in evals, and toward earning the VolunteerService Medal.

The benefits for the schools are insurmountable. Students build positive relationships with our service members and feel additionally connected to their military community. Ultimately it raises awareness of the benefits of working with the military community and helps to support our military children in education

Command Support Opportunities•ProvideNavypersonneltobeguestspeakersatschools•Planfieldtripstotheship/commandtorewardstudentsfor academics and citizenship•Establishapenpalprojectorvideoprojectwithstudentswhile ship is deployed.•Enhancethestudents’knowledgeof”worldges,runningclubs, or special events when ship is in port.•Providetutoringandextrahelpathomeworkclubs•Assistwithschoolself-helpprojects•Shareanexpertiseorhobbywithstudents•Theseareonlyafewwaystogetinvolved!

Interested in partnering your Command with a local school?Please contact your School Liaison Program at 619-532-4251

Your Command Can Be a Partner in Education!

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Command, School & Community Connections

Home School Linkage

Why: To facilitate peer interaction,parent information and resource sharing.

Who is invited: ALL military Home Schoolfamilies K-12 are welcome and encouraged to attend.

RSVP: Lora Willett at [email protected] at 619-991-2509.

On January 3, Capt. Scott Adams, Commanding Officer of Naval Base Point Loma, kicked off a spectacular event at Chesterton Elementary School. His warm positive opening remarks welcomed and thanked the Pearson Foundation which arrived in full force with 200+ volunteers, to give the school a complete make-over. The organization is non-profit and “aims to make a difference by promoting literacy, learning, and great teach-ing.”Thevolunteersholdannualfielddaysacrossthenationandchosetobeautify Chesterton by painting and landscaping the campus.

In addition, volunteers visited classrooms to discuss careers and also provided and assembled care packages of plentiful books and t-shirts for families. The San Diego Unified School District staff coordinated this extraordinary project.

Naval Base Ventura CountyIn January, ABHAN Danny Silva of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (along with the rest of the Navy Boxing Team) went back to his old junior high school, Ocean View Junior High, to share some of his life experiences with current students - and to thank some of the teachers who made his success possible.

Military HomeSchool NetworkWe look forward to seeing you there and to supporting you to make this the best school year yet!

March 272-3 pmMurphy CanyonYouth Center

May 292-3 pmMCRD Library

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EFMP Resources

EXCEPTIONALFAMILY CONNECTION

Serving exceptional families exceptional service

Building our bridges and connecting each piece. Together we focus on

empowerment for improving the quality of lives for our special needs

families. Emphasizing support, resources and a social forum to connect

and share information. See below for dates and locations.

Hosted by Fleet and Family Support Center6 pm, San Diego Regional Center4355 Ruffin Road, Suite 200San Diego, CA 92123

our monthly meeting Will

focus on the folloWing themes:

January 4 Quality of life

February 1 Health and wellness

March 7 Military Saves

April 4 Military Child Appreciation

May 2 Spouse Appreciation

June 6 Summer fun

July 11 Home organization

August 1 EEMP Game Night

September 5 Back to School Night

October 3 Fall Festival

November 7 Giving Thanks

December 11 Happy Holidays

Come meet with other families and build your resource network. For additional and child care options at 619-571-4781 or the front desk at 619-277-4259.

9-10:30ameverythirdWednesdayofthemonthGatewayCommunityCenter

2741MendoncaDrive,SanDiego,CA92110

MarineCorpsRecruitDepot,SanDiego:619-524-8086NavalBaseSanDiego:619-556-7218

ChildrenWelcome!

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Lora WillettMurphy Canyon/Downtown Feeder Schools

[email protected]

Shannon MilderNavy Region SouthwestRegional SchoolLiaison Officer

[email protected]

Kelly DonahueCoronado/South Bay/ Imperial Beach

[email protected]

Chanin MassagliaEast County/Santee/Lemon Grove/El Centro

[email protected]

Robin WilliamsonCoastal Schools/Point Loma

[email protected]

Monica JamesNaval Base Ventura County

[email protected]

Margaret GladdersNAS Lemoore

[email protected]

Melissa BurnsNAS Fallon

[email protected]

Tina WekellNPS/Monterey

[email protected]

Paula EmmertNavy Region SouthwestDeputy SchoolLiaison Officer

[email protected]

Your Navy School Liaison Contacts

If you haven’t found us yet, pleaselook for us on our Facebook page:www .facebook .com/sandiegoschoolliaison

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