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13 April 2011

Check for updates on community news information and events at wwwgrafenwoehrarmymil

Read all about it in your community newspaper Your

community your

ACS Mobilization and Deployment Program is looking for male and female community members of all ages to be

part of the ldquoWelcome Home Squadrdquo This team will participate in Homecoming events to show gratitude to

geographical bachelorette Soldiers and single Soldiers If you are motivated by a sense of community enjoy knowing that every Soldier will be welcomed home

enjoys seeking a Soldier smile wants to make a difference or simply wants to show gratitude to our

Soldiers - then you have what it takes to be part of the ldquoWelcome Home Squadrdquo Contact ACS Main Post DSN

475-8371 or 09641-8371 NLT April 15 or email

Seeking

ldquoWelcome Home Squadrdquo

Community Highlights

Special programs updates community campaigns classes and more

New issue of the Bavarian News on stands TODAY Pick up a copy and read all about Vilseck High School students Payton Bodecker Scott Hammel and Janet Thornton (pictured left) While they are experts at balancing schoolwork and extracurricular activities each is still refining ways to deal with the trials and triumphs of life while their family member is deployed Penny Power Hohenfels students help bring educational opportunities to less fortunate children through the Pennies for Peace campaign In travel From paragliding to whitewater rafting outdoor enthusiasts have their work cut out for

them in Mayrhofen Austria Soldiers from the 172nd Infantry Bridage prepare for their upcoming deployment during the Mission Rehearsal Exercise and Dog days of summer Local dog owners have their day at the grand opening of the dog park on Rose Barracks Read all about this and more in your community newspaper

April is Month of the Military Child Come celebrate with the community at the following events celebrating the military children 19 April CYSS School Age Center Movie Madness Field Trip 20 April CYSS Youth Center-Italy Express Trip 20 April CYSS 2nd Annual Block Party 230 - 430 pm 21 April Netzaberg School Age Center Mega Play Day Trip 21 April Rose Barracks School Age Center - Bowling 30 April CYSS Community Wide Kinderfest Celebration Extravaganza (Rose Barracks School Center Bldg 2237) from 10 am - 1 pm In conjunction with upcoming Earth Day DPW will contribute with a large booth with many attractions and information on recycling energy consumption and environmental protection Get balloons make your own buttons play the recycling game participate in the recycling quiz make an environmentally friendly handicraft

GSCS Scholarship Opportunities Deadline 15 April Proceeds from the Grafenwoehr Thrift Shop and monies raised at events enable GCSC to give

back to our community Please submit all welfare requests by April 15 for the May 15 distribution You can find a welfare application and Grant Request Guidelines on online For more email

Annual Overseas Housing Allowance Utilities Expense Survey Extended until 15 April This is intended for all military personnel who reside off-post in privately leased or rental

housing under the OHA program and in-country (Germany) for six or more months Homeowners should not take this survey as historically their expense data is different from renters upon which this program is based The survey is currently available here For more Randall D Ries DSN 370-3884 email or William Gordon DSN 370-3888 email

Extended hours Rose Barracks Shoppette Beginning 15 April The Rose Barracks Shoppette will extend hours of operations in support of the 2SCR

redeployment New hours Mon ndash Thurs 530 am ndash 11 pm Fri-Sat 530 am ndash 1 am and Sunday 8 am ndash 10 pm

Tax Days Overseas tax filing deadline is 15 June however if you own money to the IRS the claim must be completed by 18 April

Go to httpwwwgrafenwoehrarmymiltaxasp for tax forms FAQs tax center info and moreContact

your local tax center Main Post Bldg 216 DSN 475-9258 CIV 09641-83-9258 Tues through Fri 9 am-5 pm Mon 10 am-6 pm walk-ins and scheduled appointments available Rose Barracks Bldg 245 1st floor DSN 476-2714 CIV 09662-83-2714 Mon-Fri 9 am-noon 1-5 pm (Closed daily noon-1 pm for lunch) walk-ins and scheduled appointments available Please note Tax Center still open during construction Access to Bldg 216 available through Argonne Rd Additional parking also available in Tower Inn Parking Lot

Arts amp Crafts Month of the Military Child contest Deadline 22 April The Heart and Home Craft Shop is sponsoring a craft-themed contest for children 6 to 18 The

theme is ldquoProud to be a Military Childrdquo All through the month of April our sales team will be offering classes for children

including canvas beading looming tye-dying stain glass and more Any of the items made in these classes can be submitted for the contest We will also be accepting things made at home The rules for the contest are as follows 1) Each item must be handmade 2) The project must coordinate with the theme 3) Any work is accepted quilting drawing painting knitting etc 4) All entries must be in by 5 pm on April 22 5) Each submission must have an entry form which can be picked up at the Craft Shop Entries will be judged on April 26 by age categories 6-9 10-13 and 14-18 Prizes TBA For more DSN 475 -6101 CIV 09641-83-6101

2011 European Cyber Ball 22 April Calling all Signal and Intelligence units The 5th Signal Command will celebrate ―Strong

Beginnings at the 2011 European Cyber Ball at the historic Wiesbaden Kurhaus Contact your unit POC for more information Purchase your tickets now by logging on to the website

Safety Art PosterVideo contest Submissions due April 25 Submissions must be delivered to the Safety Office Main Post Bldg 539 Room 234

Only one submission per family permitted Winning submissions will be posted on the USAG-Grafenwoehr website ALL Submissions must include your name daytime telephone number and e-mail address Winners will be selected by a panel of three outside agency volunteers Contest is limited to those personnel authorized SOFA status or individual logistical support Winners will be awarded in 3 categories Best Hand Drawn Safety Picture age 2-9 prize $25 AAFES Gift Card Best Hand Drawn Safety Picture age 10 and up prize $30 AAFES Gift Card and Best Homemade Safety Video all ages prize $40 AAFES Gift Card For more Mr William Whitman Garrison Safety Officer at 475-7734

Join us at our Monthly Community Huddle Thursday 28 April The Community Huddle is a monthly meeting for all community members to find out the latest

info on programs events construction updates and other important issues Hosted by Col Vann Smiley USAG Grafenwoehr commander the Community Huddle will be held 1130 am to 1 pm Tower View Restaurant Main Post Bldg 209 Garrison directors and subject matter experts will brief topics and answer questions

Report of Birth amp Tourist Passport applications 28 April The Grafenwoehr Passport Office in conjunction with the US Consulate in Frankfurt will be

accepting Report of Birth amp Tourist Passport applications on this date from 930 am-2 pm at Rose Barracks Bldg 134 Multi-Purpose Building Representatives from DHS USCIS immigrant visas social security administration and veteransrsquo benefits will also be available For more contact the Grafenwoehr Passport Office at DSN 475-8699 CIV 09641-83-8699 or by email

USAG Grafenwoehr Spring Cleanup 9 ndash 13 May Main Post Grafenwoehr and Rose Barracks military community members to include

off-post housing areas will participate in the 2011 Spring Clean Up to improve the appearance of our community facilities clean our areas of responsibility and prepare for the upcoming summer Spring Cleanup is Everyonersquos Responsibility All Soldiers Civilians and Family Members will participate This applies whether you live in government or government-leased quarters as well as at the work place Areas of concentrated emphasis are homes work places and designated common areas Please help make this the best place to live and serve in Germany by sorting your trash and keeping our area neat and clean 9 ndash 11 May Housing areas and Soldiersrsquo quarters Maximum participation of housing occupants is necessary to successfully execute this program Soldiers will report to their AreaBuilding Coordinators to receive specific instructions for clean up Sponsoring Units will also participate in their

respective areas Focus will be on the entire building (basements washrooms storage rooms etc) and a 50 foot perimeter around the buildings and the common areas End state is a complete cleaning of housing buildings common areas and grounds 12 - 13 May This is time for units support agencies and commercial establishments to clean their areas of responsibility All agencies occupying facilities are required to participate in cleanup efforts The Rose Barracks recycling center to be open 8 am ndash 4 pm during this time The Self Help Store will have tools and equipment available Special materials required should be obtained from Self Help Store NLT 1-week prior to the Spring Cleanup (paint topsoil beauty bark etc) Units will be able to pick up any required equipment NLT April 18 All checked out equipment must be returned to Self Help Store NLT 1 week after scheduled cleanup Bulk Trash Pickup for the On-Post Housing will take place on May 10 in Grafenwoehr and May 11 on Rose Barracks Place items curbside at designated locations (signs will be posted)

Items to be picked up are as follows Furniture mattresses carpets washing machines dryers refrigerators freezers large TVs ovens stoves bicycles etc and other items that cannot be dismantled torn or broken down to a size that would fit Refrigerators and freezers must be handled and placed with care so that the cooling coils will not get damaged No material should be set out before May 6 or after 7 am on Friday May 13 Pick-ups will be performed in three steps please stack separated 1 All metal items like washers dryers bicycles etc 2 All other material like mattresses carpets furniture etc 3 All leaves green waste should be placed in BasketsContainers or placed in clear trash bags so that the worker know itrsquos leaves and not refuse Items that would fit in a normal carrsquos trunk like microwaves vacuum cleaners computer- and stereo components small TVs etc should be brought to the Grafenwoehr Landfill individually by the owner The Recycling Center is located on Wilbur Road on Rose Barracks Many items will not be collected including Normal refuse and recyclable material (cardboard paper cans glass plastics etc) =gt individual bins ndash excess please take to Community Recycling Center Hazardous waste like batteries oil antifreeze paint cleaners solvents etc =gt DPW Self Help Store (Bldg394) Wrecked cars car parts motorcycles engine parts etc =gt Take to separate container at Auto Craft Shop For more please contact your building or area coordinator or call Grafenwoehr SORT Program DPW-OampM-UT DSN 475-6664 CIV 09641-83-6664 11 amp 13 May HAZMAT Turn-In Days Hazardous Material Management Program Turn-in of Unwanted Hazardous Material Main Post Bldg G332A (Inside Bulk POL Yard) 8 am ndash noon Provides military units organizations and agencies the opportunity to turn-in unwanted excess or expired hazardous material in unopened containers in support of Garrison Spring Clean-Up activities For more DSN 476-2512

Earth Day Events

Thursday 12 May 930 am ndash 3 pm Many attractions and lots of fun in front of the Main Post PX

Flea Market ndash Sell or trade items you donrsquot need any more instead of throwing them away DPW will provide tables and benches Register NLT May 06 2011 DSN 475-6664 or email

Recycling ndash SORTING game see different recycling container solutions do the recycling quiz videos (shredder-plant) Green Dot balloons

Environmental Protection ndash Take part in the nature quiz decorate your own shopping bag or a baseball cap or boil potatoes with a solar cooker

Energy Saving ndash Make energy experiences in the E-On energy mobile learn how to save energy get to know how photovoltaic modules work

Integrated Training Area Management ndash Color a map of Bavaria or Europe get information on environmental protection and military training

County Office Neustadt Waldnaab ndash Make your own paper of old newspapers The SORT coordinator of the county office of NeustadtWN will show you how

Town of Weiden ndash Pot your own geranium plant with the city gardener of Weiden learn about making compost

Town of Grafenwoehr ndash Tree puzzle Learn about different tree species growing in Germany from the city gardener of Grafenwoehr ―re-assemble a tree trunk previously cut into slices

Federal Forest Office ndash Forest-related activity for children information about forest and wildlife

Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Training Schedule

12 May Camp Normandy Bldg 3144 Digital Training Center Class 1 830 ndash 1030 am Class 2 1 ndash 3 pm

For more or to register DSN 475 ndash 6034 8881

West Virginia to hold special election for Governor 14 May West Virginia will hold a special primary election for Governor to fulfill the unexpired term through January 13

2013 The vacancy was created when former Governor Joe Manchin won election to the United States Senate This is a statewide primary election however only the Democratic and Republican parties have chosen a primary as their method of candidate selection The Mountain Party has chosen to hold a convention to select a candidate For more email

Army Emergency Relief program Runs through 15 May AER provides emergency financial assistance in the form of no-interest loans or

grants to Soldiers as well as tuition assistance for family members Funding for the program comes from

voluntary donations by Soldiers and civilians plus investments made by AER For more visit the AER website call DSN 475-8432 or email

AWAGrsquos Annual Conference 15 - 19 May Edelweiss Lodge and Resort Garmisch Germany More information can be found online or through

email AWAG Always Working Always Growing celebrating 55 years of volunteer excellence

Pet Fair Fashion Show at the Rose Barracks Dog Park 21 May 11am Strap on those leashes mdash- get your pet out of the house for an ultimate Doggie

Fashion Show Contest Entry is free with donation of pet food Four contests for all doggie sizes and doggie shapes including Most Unique Dog Most Unique Trick Most Creative Costume and Best of Show Additionally USAG Grafenwoehr Veterinarian Clinic will be on site for FREE pet registration flea and tick products as well as info on spaying neutering and micro-chipping and many other services

New York special election 24 May New York will hold a special election for the 26th Congressional District to fill the seat vacated by

Representative Christopher J Lee The 26th Congressional District includes the following counties Erie Genesee Livingston Monroe Niagara Orleans and Wyoming Contact your unit voting officer to register and vote Email for more

Suicide Prevention Awareness Call the suicide prevention hotline number at DSN 475-LIFE Visit our website for more on suicide prevention Suicide prevention sexual assault or just a friendly earhellip you are never alone Professionals are available to counsel you in confidence Getting help is a sign of strength 24 Hour Community Hotlines Chaplain Hotline 0162-296-0838 Military Police Hotline 09662-83-114 Sexual Assault Hotline 0162-296-0661 and Emergency Services 09641-83-117

Friends with the DFAC USAG Grafenwoehr Main Post Dining Facility can now be found on facebook

Women Infants and Children (WIC) Overseas Program The Department of Defense (DoD) offers the WIC Overseas Program to eligible participants living overseas The WIC Overseas Program provides you and your family with several important benefits nutritious food tips on how to prepare balanced meals nutrition and health screenings and access to other resources that help you and your family lead healthier lives The program is available to eligible participants living overseas including civilian employees DoD contractors family members and members of the uniformed services If you or your family member is pregnant postpartum breastfeeding an infant or a child up to 5 years of age please call our Rose Barracks WIC Overseas Office (Bldg 221) for eligibility screening at 09662-83-3790

Worried about Someonersquos Drinking or Drug Use

AL-ANON meets Thursdays at 7 pm Army Substance Abuse Center 3rd floor Conference Room Main Post Bldg 621 (near the bank) Only requirement is an alcohol or drug problem with a relative or friend For more CIV 0171-983-9151

Share your thoughts Have a good experience Share it Impressed by the customer service you received Share it Have a suggestion Share it Have a concern Share it Suggestions and comments regarding Garrison products and services can be made on an Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) form by visiting the Garrison website or clicking the direct link Leaving your contact information will ensure we can properly address your concerns Thank you for giving us the opportunity to better serve you

Training Space available at Camp Normandy Contact your local JMTC Digital Training Facility (DTF) Bldg 3144 Camp Normandy Grafenwoehr at DSN 474-2381 CIV 09641-454-2381 Each classroom has 16 multi-media computer workstations Classrooms linked worldwide via VTT (video tele-training) Available for individual self-development (walk-ins)

Find us on Facebook USAG Grafenwoehr Army Community Service VFW Tower Post 10692 MWR Main Post and Rose Barracks

Postal Service Centers Graf Dog community the EXCHANGE AFN Bavaria Main Post DFAC 172 Infantry

Brigade BMEDDAC and 2SCR Click on the link of the desired organization to access their Facebook page

Army Community Services (ACS)

Contact Army Community Services (ACS) Main Post DSN 475-8371 CIV 09641-83-8371 Rose Barracks DSN 476-2650 CIV 09662-83-2650 ACS is now on Facebook and Twitter (Follow GRAF ACS) or email grafacseurarmymil for info

April ACS E-Newsletter Check out our April ACS E-Newsletter a free monthly edition with up-to-date class information articles and much more

ACS Special Events 1-15 April Clothesline Project for Child Abuse Prevention Month Display Grafenwoehr AAFES Food Court 1-30 April Autism Awareness Month email for event listing 1-30 April Sexual Assault Awareness Month 10-11 am Rose Barracks Bldg 221 Room 207 27 April DENIM DAY all day everywhere 23 April Women Self Defense 11 am-2 pm Main Post Fitness Center 30 April Karaoke and Open Mic Night time TBD Rose Barracks Warrior Zone

ACS Readiness classes Employment Readiness 13 April Non-US Citizen Employment Program 130-230 pm Rose Barracks Bldg 322

Financial Readiness

21 April Money Management 1-3 pm Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322

Relocation Readiness

15 April Newcomer Orientation Level II 9 am ndash5 pm pre-registration required please call DSN 476-2650 or CIV 09662-83-2650

International Spouses Club 26 April 8 am ndash 5 pm Visit Bodenmais Crystal factory and blow your own glass Pre-registration required please call DSN 476-2650 or CIV 09662-83-2650

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) April is Autism Awareness Month Have questions Email EFMP directly 21 April Free Bowling 4-6 pm Main Post Bowling Center Bldg 612

Army Family Team Building 26 - 27 April AFTB Level I LEARN 9 am-230 pm Rose Barracks Bldg 221 Room 206 No one said Army life is easy The AFTB mission is to educate and empower you as a member of the military community to develop skills that strengthen self-reliance promote retention and enhance your readiness AFTB offers three levels of classes each will benefit you in your life community and future We are seeking for qualified instructors who can also teach the levels of AFTB What are you waiting for Call your AFTB to get a schedule of all classes DSN 476-2237 or CIV 09662-83-2237

New Parent Support Program Great Expectations amp Pre Natal Yoga 29 April 10-1130 am Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 This is a crash course for parents Learn about those funny symptoms what to expect during labor and delivery what will happen after delivery and what to do when you get home with your new arrival breastfeeding and much more 9-10 am is prenatal yoga

Newborn Network Every Tuesday 1-3 pm Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 Every Thursday 1-3 pm Main Post Library

You are not alone Join other new parents for coffee and tea to discuss the challenges of being a new parent Registered Nurse and Lactation Counselor are available to answer all your questions Network have fun and meet friends

Hospital Tours Every 1

st Wednesday Visit Weiden meet at 545 pm in the Weiden hospital lobby

Every 4th

Wednesday Visit Sulzbach-Rosenberg meet at 545 pm in the Sulzbach-Rosenberg hospital lobby

For Parents with children ages 0 through 3 Every Tuesday Playgroup 930 - 11 am Main Post Chapel Annex Every Wednesday Playgroup 930 - 11 am Rose Barracks Chapel

Love amp Logic 20 amp 27 April For parent(s) with child(ren) 0 through 6 1230-2 pm Main Post Chapel Annex

Family Advocacy Program Hotlines to help Sexual Assault Reporting 09662-83-3217 and Domestic Violence 09662-83-3218 Please contact us for a complete listing of programs and services offered 15 April At Ease Stress Management Session 1 Noon-130 pm Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 Relieve stress and express yourself through art journaling and guided imagery while learning about the signs and symptoms of stress and how to manage it in your life 25 amp 26 April Resilience Training 830 am-430 pm Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 Register in advance for childcare

ACS Celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day 3 May 2011 Military Spouse Appreciation Day Celebration Spouses from Around the World 11 am - 2 pm

Rose Barracks ACS Bldg 322 Join ACS and community Spouses from around the world by sampling diverse food specialties Recipes will be available for you In addition to great food we will have two guest speakers who will share nutritional fitness and health insights Children are welcome

Army Family Action Plan

Do you like the idea that you have dental care available for you and your Family You can thank the person who submitted an AFAP issue Submit your issues by sending an email (include what the issue is who it affects and what solution you may have to the issue) or call AFAP at DSN 476-2237 or CIV 09662-83-2237

Military Life Consultants are here for you Military Life Consultants provide solution-oriented consultations to individuals couples families and groups They are designed to provide anonymous confidential support to Soldiers and their family members especially those returning from deployments To contact a military life consultant call Rose Barracks 0152-0294-0761 or Main Post 0152-0293-4290 0152-0241-5226 Monday through Friday 8 am ndash 8 pm

Sports Fitness Hobbies amp Recreation

Summer Hire Application accepted now ndash May 22 The 2011 Grafenwoehr Summer Hire Program which includes child care

clerical and labor positions for family members between the ages of 14 and 22 will run June 20 - July 29 For more contact the Grafenwoehr point of contact Pamela Kelly at DSN 475-8801 CIV 09641-83-8801

172nd Support Battalion Fashion Show 13 April 6 pm Finney Gymnasium Conn Barracks Schweinfurt Germany

Fashion trends they come and go so let the 172d Support Battalion will lead the way in showing Schweinfurt and the surrounding areas the latest in high fashion Witness the evolution of fashion from the 70s 80s 90s and today

Netzaberg Easter Event 15 April Netzaberg Shoppette 2 ndash 5 pm Participate in an Easter egg hunt and race ndash first 3 winners will receive a

gift card from the exchange Cotton Candy and a candy truck will also be on site to entice the little ones

AAFES Movie Listing Inquire within for a ldquoMovie Cardrdquo and gain stamps for admission and

concession purchases Receive a free popcorn combo after 9 stamps

Main Post Rose Barracks

Wed April 13 7 pm Sucker Punch (R) 7 pm The Rite (PG-13)

Thurs April 14 7 pm Sanctum (R) 7pm No Strings Attached (R)

Fri April 15 630 pm 930 pm

The Roommate (PG-13) Paul (R)

630 pm 930 pm

The Eagle (PG-13) Sanctum (R)

Sat April 16 4 pm 7 pm

Legends Of The Guardians The Owls Of Garsquo Hoole (PG) The Eagle (PG-13)

4 pm

7 pm

Tangled (PG) Paul (R)

Sun April 17 4 pm 7 pm

Gulliverrsquos Travels (PG) Paul (R)

7 pm

Sucker Punch (PG-13)

Wed April 20 7 pm

The Eagle (PG-13)

4 pm 7 pm

How To Train Your Dragon (PG) The Roommate (PG-13)

Thurs April 21 4 pm 7 pm

The Tale Of Despereaux (G) Sucker Punch (PG-13)

7 pm

The Eagle (PG-13)

Fri April 22 630 pm 930 pm

Arthur (PG-13) The Eagle (PG-13)

630 pm 930 pm

I Am Number Four (PG-13) Just Go With It (PG-13)

Sat April 23 7 pm

I Am Number Four (PG-13)

4 pm 7 pm

Megamind (PG) Arthur (PG-13)

Sun April 24 4 pm 7 pm

How To Train Your Dragon (PG) Arthur (PG-13)

4 pm 7 pm

Toy Story 3 (G) I Am Number Four (PG-13)

Play Big Win Big 2011 Texas HoldEm Tournaments Your chance to win great prizes locally and to advance to the Army-wide online final tournament This event takes place at the Tower View Bldg 209 Main Post on following dates 15 April 6 pm 27 May 6 pm 17 June 6 pm 18 June 5 pm - Final local Tournament and Qualifier Local prize money will be given out at the 18 June Winner will advance to the online tournament $500 - 1st place and advance to the online finals $200 - 2nd place $100 - 3rd place ELIGIBILITY Authorized MWR patrons who are 18 years or older to include military active duty

personnel reservists guards retirees DOD civilians with valid military government identification cards and their immediate family members and guests of the aforementioned MWR employees engaged in the development and implementation or direct execution of the promotion including MWR Senior leaders and marketing staff may not participate More info and official rules can be found here or by calling DSN 475-6200 CIV 09641-83-6200

Leisure Travel Services Call DSN 475-7402 CIV 09641-83-7402 for more information or register online

Daytrips 16 April Bayreuth Little Berlin 23 April Dresden 15 May LegoLand 22 May Chiemsee Castle 30 April Geiselwind amusement park 14 May Nuremberg Zoo

Overnight Trips 16 ndash 17 April Spa trip in Soelden Austria 6 ndash 8 May Lucerne and

Zurich Switzerland 26 ndash 30 May Copenhagen Denmark amp Malmo Sweden 23 ndash 27 June Rome Vicenza amp Verona Italy

CYSS Youth Services Express Trip 20 April Gardaland Amusement Park Castelnuovo del Garda Italy Cost is Euros 60 to include entrance into the

Amusement Park and Sea Life and dinner Additionally spending money for personal use is suggested More online

Exchange Easter Egg Hunt and more hellip 23 April 830 ndash 930 am Main Post Exchange Join in the Easter Egg Hunt starting at 830 am for ages 3-6 and

Easter Bingo amp Bowling for Ages 6-12 The Easter Bunny will be onsite to share in the fun

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc Local Events 23 April Talent Hunt Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc Theta Rho International Chapter presents the Annual Talent Hunt

Program for High School Students Patch Community Center Patch Barracks Stuttagrt-Vaihingen We are looking for Musicians Singers Spoken Word and Dancers 1

st Place $400 2

nd Place $250 and 3

rd Place $ 100 Trophies and Prizes

for all Participants For auditions contact email for more Mike Lambert 0151-2243-7559 or Mike Griffin DSN 475-9172

Easter EGGStravaganza 24 April The Vilseck Community and Spouses Club is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt 1 pm for 2 age groups

1-5 years and 6 to 10 years at Big Mike Park Rose Barracks Additionally available pictures with the Easter Bunny Jumpy Castle Face Painter DJ Food and Drinks Looking for FRGs or Private Orgs to sell food as a fundraiser Volunteers also needed to help Please email

CYSS Edge Presents Cupcake Boss CYS Services The Edge is presenting a brand new activity in the month of April called Cupcake Boss This program will give kids hands on experience into the creative world of cake decorating The classes are open to youth in grades 1-5 as well as 6-8 and will cover sport frog ladybug and Easter basket designs The best part is you can eat your work 25 April Ladybugs Rose Barracks ODR open to youth in grades 1-5 For more information or to enroll contact Parent Central Services or go online

Spring Skiing with the Bavarian Ski Club 29 April - 1 May Final trip of the season Ski Ischgl Austria during our end of the year

party featuring a mountain concert with The Killers Only 6 spots left sign up now For more visit our website or send an email See you on the slopes

Antique Sale - Family Consumer Science Club Fund Raiser 30 April at Netzaberg Middle School on Saturday from 9-3 pm Schoolhouse Antiques will be in the MPR VAT

forms checks cash VISA and Master Card are accepted Free delivery For more email

Community Wide Yard Sale Spots Available at Netzaberg MS 30 April Sale will take place at Netzaberg MS from 9 am ndash 3 pm Monies raised from table sales benefit the NMS

children Table cost to rent a spot $10 You are responsible for the set uptake down of your table Please bring small bills and change for your customers NMS does not provide change the PTSA is not responsible for loststolen items For more or to rent a table email Additionally a fundraising opportunity is available for organizations to sell treats coffee etc are desired All money raised that day belongs to that group Please contact Heather Khan ASAP if you would like to fundraise

Swimming lessons Saturdays 30 April ndash 4 June 4 ndash 5pm at the Eschenbach Hallenbad - The indoor pool is located at the top of the

hill just past the hospital and is attached to the Eschenbach Gymnasium Open to ages 5 and up cost is $45 For more or to sign up email

Join the VilseckGrafenwoehr Vipers Swim Team Practices held Monday Wednesday and Fridays 550 ndash 7 pm at the Eschenbach Hallenbad Team open to ages 6 ndash 19 For more email or visit our website

The Army Ten Miler ndash changes in registration procedures Priority registration for US service members and runners who have participated in at least seven ATM races will open on May 1 General registration will open May 15 Visit wwwarmytenmilercom for more details If you have athletes that want to apply for the All Army Team for the Army Ten Miler and Marathon applications are now being accepted Follow our athletes on facebookcomTheAllArmySports twittercomarmyathlete and flickrcomTheAllArmySports The IMCOM Europe Army Ten Miler Qualifier will be held in Grafenwoehr on Sat July 9 The top six Male and Female Army runners will represent Army Europe at the Army Ten Miler Race in Washington DC on October 9

1st

Annual 5Km RunWalk to Remember Fallen Soldiers and Survivors 7 May 9 am Rose Barracks Cavalry Chapel The entire community is invited to run or walk to remember our fallen

heroes and show support to their Survivors and Families Event is supported by ACS Survivor Outreach Services American Red Cross USO Grafenwoehr and Vilseck Community Spouses Club The runwalk is pet stroller and wheelchair friendly Please register online NLT May 5 by visiting online or email ACS

Sell your items at the USAGG Fleamarket 12 May Flea market to take place in front of the PX in Grafenwoehr starting at 930 am DPW will provide benches and

tables you just have to bring the stuff you want to sell or trade at no charge to you Register NLT May 6 by calling your SORT Coordinator at DSN 475-66647144 email or email

Half Marathon and Military Appreciation 5k Fun Run 14 May Rose Barracks Little Mike Softball Field Bldg 1108 Pre-registration for half marathon online for $15 on-

site registration 830-930 am day of run $20 Fun run is free Marathon participants will receive a T-shirt (while supplies last) For more DSN 475-8207or CIV 09641-83-8207

Mystery Book Club Rose Barracks First Thursday of each month This is an ongoing mystery themed book club for adults We meet at 530 pm If

you are interested in joining DSN 476-1740 CIV 09662-83-1740

Adult Book Club ldquoYou canrsquot read thatrdquo First Thursday of each month Cold winter nights are the perfect time to get together enjoy a cocktail if yoursquod

like and discuss banned books Meet 7 - 8 pm in the Patton Fireside Lounge Main Post Bldg 209 No pre-registration required cash bar available For more contact the Main Post Library at DSN 475-1740

Java Cafeacute April Feature BLT Pizza with an Orange Push-Up Be on the look-out for food specials every month at the Main Post Java Cafe Bar amp Grill Main Post Bldg 612

Volunteers and other help needed

Army Volunteer Corps

Becoming a volunteer is easy and fun Meet new people network gain experience and support your community Do you manage volunteers Are you an Organizational Point of Contact (OPOC) If your answer is yes we can teach you how manage and input your volunteer hours Stop by your AVC office located on Rose Barracks Bldg 221 Room 207 13 April Volunteer Management Training 10-11 am Rose Barracks Bldg 221 Room 207 20 April Organizational Point of Contact (OPOC) Training 10-11 am Rose Barracks Bldg 221 Room 207

Seeking Emergency Placement Care Providers The children in the USAGG need you The Emergency Placement Care (EPC) Program trains individuals to become 24 hour providers for at risk children The community is in need of more providers as the number of children in imminent danger increased due to the deployment rotation of family members The training you receive will last you a lifetime and

help you build your experience and resume Call ACS 476‑2650 or 09662‑83‑2650

Adult Education Training

The University of Oklahoma Offers Quantitative Research Methods AddDrop Date 18 April Course Date 17 - 22 May at the Vilseck Education Center This course introduces the

study of communication from a scientific perspective While some statistics will be included in the course no prior knowledge is required For more Area Site Director Benjamin Griffin DSN 476-2069 or 475-7079 or email

UMUC Europe Spring 2011 Session Registration Field study courses provide students with an opportunity to travel and explore Europe while earning university

credit Two upcoming courses are Scotland Culture Literature and History (ENGL 288I388I) held in historic sites throughout Scotland and History and Culture of Naples (HIST 217F317F) held in Italy Both courses meet on May 15 - 21 and have a registration deadline of April 24 Visit our website or email for details

For more information contact a local UMUC field representative visit wwwedumucedu or contact UMUC Europe at DSN 314-370-6762 or CIV +49-(0)6221-3780 UMUC Europe is also on Twitter and Facebook

LSEI CLASS for April 25 ndash 29 April 8 am ndash noon Main Post (Grafenwoehr) Education Center is currently enrolling Soldiers in the Leader

Skill Enhancement Instruction (LSEI Class) ―Counseling Techniques This course examines the counseling role of supervisors and emphasizes speaking listening and writing skills through simulated counseling situations and the preparation of the leadership counseling forms The course is free and open to all Non-Commissioned Officers Those successfully completing the course will earn one semester hour of college credit from Central Texas College Class size is limited to twenty students so enroll today For more information and to register please contact Rose Barracks (Vilseck Education Center) at 476-26533292 or Main Post (Grafenwoehr Education Center) at 475-62196786

FAST Class 27 April ndash 10 May Rose Barracks Education Center Bldg 223 8 am ndash 3 pm

Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST) provides Soldiers with instruction in reading mathematics and language skills and is an excellent tool to prepare Soldiers to raise their GT score This class is a 60-hour long course and is limited to twenty students For more information please contact Rose Barracks Education Center at DSN 476-2753 or Main Post Education Center at DSN 475-62196786

Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) All Classes by appointment only to schedule call DSN 476-2055 or visit the website Pre-Separation Briefing Available daily 27 April Advance Resume Writing Class 9 am ndash noon Rose Barracks Bldg 355 CATC 26 April Federal Resume (Resumix) Writing Class 9 am ndash noon Rose Barracks Bldg 355 CATC 19-21 April Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Workshop Day 1 amp 2 830 am ndash 430 pm Day 3 830 am ndash noon Rose Barracks Bldg 378 CATC 12 April VA and Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DTAP) VA 8 am - noon Disabled Transition Assistance Program Presentation (DTAP) 1 ndash 3 pm Hohenfels Bldg 336 Room 3 Education Center 13 April VA and Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DTAP) VA 8 am - noon Disabled Transition Assistance Program Presentation (DTAP) 1 ndash 3 pm Rose Barracks Bldg 378 CATC 14 April VA and Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DTAP) VA 8 am - noon Disabled Transition Assistance Program Presentation (DTAP) 1 ndash 3 pm Grafenwoehr Bldg 445 Library

Food Handler Classes 4 May amp 1 June 1130 am Rose Barracksrsquo Bldg 223 Room 13 This training is a requirement for anyone serving

food on post The class is limited to 20 people and runs approximately 45 minutes To reserve a seat call the Preventive Medicine office at DSN 476-20412138 CIV 09662-83-20412138

Rose Barracks Education Computer Lab hours for April Rose Barracks (Vilseck) Education Centerrsquos computer lab daily operating hours will be from 8 am ndash 4 pm Mon ndash Fri (closed 8 amp 11 April for training holiday) and evening hours from 5 ndash 10 pm Mon through Thurs The computer lab has internet access with CAC card readers and is open to all adult community members For more DSN 476-24572753

Religious

Lenten program Sundays now until Easter The Catholic Community is offering a special season of spiritual renewal each Sunday

after Mass at the Main Post Chapel Annex and Rose Barrackrsquos Social Hall after each respected mass Take home your free book ―Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly and discuss the beauty of the faith For more contact Mr Jeff Fox DSN 476-3696 CIV 0966283- 3696

Jewish Passover services Please RSVP NLT 15 April 18 April First night Seder will take place at 630 pm at the Main Post Chapel Annex (across the street from the

CMRUSOCommunity Bank) This is our Community Seder and will be a pot-luck To RSVP email Rhoda Wilner

19 April Second night Seder is sponsored by the Judische Gemeinde Weiden (Synagogue in Weiden) and will take

place Max Reger Halle in Weiden beginning at 8 pm Cost is 6-euro per person To RSVP email Rhoda Wilner

Lenten and Easter services Confession The catholic parish will hold communal confessions at Rose Barracks Chapel April 15 at 6 pm

Holy week services 17 April The Vilseck Liturgical Congregation will hold a Palm Sunday Service 1030 am Rose Barracks small chapel 21 April Maundy Thursday The Rose Barracks Protestant Congregation will hold a Holy Thursday service at noon at the Rose Barracks Cavalry Chapel The Catholic parish will hold a Holy Thursday service at 6 pm at Rose Barracks Cavalry Chapel The Vilseck Liturgical Congregation will hold service at 5 pm Rose Barracks small chapel 22 April Good Friday Service The Rose Barracks Protestant Congregation noon at the Rose Barracks Chapel The Catholic service will be held at 6 pm at the Main Post Chapel The Vilseck Liturgical Congregation will hold the Devotion of the Three Hours Agony of Our Lord (come for all or any portion of this devotion which includes readings amp meditations) Two services noon and 3 pm at the Rose Barracks small chapel The Vilseck Liturgical Congregation will hold a Good Friday Service at 5 pm Rose Barracks Small Chapel 23 April The Christian congregations will hold an Easter egg hunt from 1 ndash 3 pm at the Rose Barracks Chapel The Catholic service will hold a Saturday Easter vigil mass at 6 pm at the Main Post Chapel 24 April Community Easter sunrise service The Christian congregations on Main Post and Rose Barracks will hold a collective Easter sunrise service at 730 am inside the Main Post Chapel The Vilseck Liturgical Congregation Easter Hymnal Chorus 930 am Rose Barracks Small Chapel and Celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord 1030 am Rose Barracks Small Chapel

Single Womenrsquos Day Out 30 April 830 am ndash 5 pm Bambergrsquos Seehof Palace Tour the beautiful Seehof Palace and Gardens then move to

downtown Bamberg for shopping and sight-seeing Meet 830 am at the Main Post Chapel parking lot to carpool Need a ride from Vilseck Contact the Laurel Hoyt 0151-14991395 email Sponsored by Garrison Chaplainrsquos Office

Meditation at Main Post Chapel Annex

1st and 3rd Monday 6 pm Main Post Chapel Annex 2nd floor Instruction in meditation is available All are

welcome regardless of religious affiliation Please wear loose comfortable clothing and arrive a few minutes early if coming for the first time Chairs and cushions for meditation are provided For more contact through email

Join Club Beyond Join us for weekly clubs HS Club meets every Tuesdays 630 ndash 8 pm at the Rose Barracks Chapel MS Club meets every Wednesday 315 ndash 5 pm at the Netzaberg Teen Center

Ask us about small group Bible studies ndash we have a few options for HS students and two MS groups running in MayJune NO CLUBS ndash April 1920 (Spring Break) and May 34 (Staff Conference) For more information on our chapel-sponsored youth ministry contact Aretta Zitta email 0160-9876-9678 or Josiah Walcott email or 0151 4140 9030

Are you having a crisis and need to speak to a chaplain After duty hours please call MP STATION CIV 09662‑83‑2490 or 09662‑83‑3397 DSN 476‑2490 or 476‑3397

USAG‑Grafenwoehr IOC CIV 09641‑83‑7226 DSN 475‑7226 CHAPLAIN CRISIS LINE CIV 0162‑296‑0838

During business hours Main Post Chapel DSN 475-1570 CIV 09641-83-1570 Rose Barracks Cavalry Chapel DSN 476-1570 CIV 09662-83-1570

Health amp Medical Red Cross VET Corner

Anger Management classes Every Monday until 18 April 930 -11 am Bldg 140 Main Post Chapel Annex on the second floor the Military

Family Life Consultants (MFLC) offer anger management classes to anyone that is interested It is by walk in only no

registration needed The MFLC can be reached at CIV 0152-029-34290 or DSN 475-1570 CIV 0983-41-1570

Army Health Clinics to open full days on Fridays new hours Currently effective The Army health clinics in Bavaria will be open full days on Fridays As a result the clinics will

no longer schedule appointments after noon on Thursdays to accommodate staff training time

New clinic hours are Mon ndash Wed 8 am ndash 5 pm Thurs 8 am ndash noon and Fri 8 am ndash 5 pm Sick call will be Mon-Fri 730 ndash 830 am For more Main Post DSN 475-71528307 or Rose Barracks DSN 476-2804

Babysitterrsquos Training with CPRAED and First Aid Certification 21 - 22 April 8 am ndash 3 pm Rose Barracks American Red Cross Bldg 162 (Across from SATO travel)

For more Rose Barracks Red Cross DSN 476-1760 CIV 09662-83-1760 Main Post Red Cross DSN 475-1760 CIV 09641-83-1760 or enroll online Seats are limited

Tobacco Cessation Classes At the Vilseck Health Clinic beginning on the following dates 17 May 12 July 6 Sept and 1 Nov For more please contact the Clinic Community Health Nurse at Civilian 09662-83-2882 or DSN 476-2882

Facility amp Road Closures Construction Openings

The Rose Barracks Car Care Center renovations scheduled Current - 15 May DPW is redoing the shop floor auto bays and resurfacing the Car Care Center road and service

areas Therefore no service or repairs will be schedule However the Car Care Center will be open so that customer can purchase auto supplies and order tires and parts The sales associate will help in finding alternative source for repairs either at Main Post or recommendations of off post facilities

Main Post Closure of Parking Area by Bldg 140 Current ndash 10 June The parking lot by Bldg 140 will be closed due to re-construction Alternate parking areas are by

the BankCredit UnionPost Office Bldgs

Regional Contracting Office closure of activity 18 19 amp 20 April Office will be closed due to training

Main Post Closure of Childers Street 18 - 21 April Portion of Childers Street starting at the southern edge of Bldg 150 until Shiloh Ave intersection will be

closed due to work associated with the parking lot by Bldg 140 Oncoming traffic from the post office can continue onto Shiloh Ave Traffic from Gettysburg Ave onto Childers will continue left by the bank (between Bldg 106 amp 150) Detour signs will be posted

Main Post Traffic Circle current road and traffic revisions Now ndash end of April Total closure of the north part of Wilbur Road between the Grafenwoehr Water Tower and the

new traffic circle Directions for alternate pedestrian and vehicle traffic will be posted

Community Bank banking centers in Germany closure of activity The Bank will be closed 22 and 25 April in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday

School News

Monthly Parent Seminars Doris Boyd BMEDDAC School Based Behavioral Health Specialist will lead seminars on a variety of parenting resources and topics Seminars are open to all parents Event to be held at the Netzaberg Elementary School in the Counselorsrsquo Corner Light refreshments will be provided

14 April Anger Management - Getting to know the anger in your child and communicating with your childhellipwhen he or

she does not want to listen 130 ndash 230 pm

12 May Deployment Part II - Helping your child cope and thrive during deployment 1 ndash 230 pm

Please contact your Seminar Facilitators if you have any questions Doris Boyd BMEDDAC School Based Behavioral Health Specialist or Mary Corrigan School Counselor DSN 472-9185

School Spring Break for 2010-2011 School Year Spring break is scheduled for 16 - 24 April

Community Wide Yard Sale Spots available 30 April Sale will take place at Grafenwoehr Elementary School from 9 am ndash 2 pm (set up begins at 8 am)

Monies raised from table sales directly benefit our children Table cost to rent a spot $15 You are responsible for take down and set up of your table Please bring small bills and change for your customers Request to rent space due by April 22 to your childrsquos teacher or the office at the school call DSN 475-7133 or contact the Graf ES PTA by email

Grafenwoehr Elementary School 18-22 April Spring Break No School 28 April Honor Roll 4th and 5th grade 145 pm 28 April Science Fair 6 ndash 7 pm in the schoolrsquos cafeteria Come see what all our little Albert Einsteins and Madame Curies have been up to in the lab For more DSN 475-7133 29 April STAR Assembly 145 pm 30 April PTA Garage Sale The Grafenwoehr Elementary PTA has received great support so far this year from our parents We would like to remind you that if you intended to join the PTA it is not too late Contact DSN 475-7133 or email for more information School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers

Mon‑ Fri 7 amndash4 pm Mon‑ Fri 815 am‑235 pm CIV 09641‑837133 DSN 475‑7133

Vilseck Elementary School 21 March-15 April Read Hot Readers Month (Read below) 7 April Bedtime Stories 5 ndash 630 pm Dress up in your favorite pjrsquos and enjoy story time Continuous School Improvement News VES staff has spent a great deal of time analyzing assessment results of the past year to determine our new focus for instruction The analysis led us to develop 2 new goals Our school vision of ―Vilseck Expects Success will remain the same The new goals are Goal 1 By 2016 all students will improve competency with numbers and operations as measured by increased performance on assessments Goal 2 By 2016 all students will demonstrate improved reading comprehension through written and oral communication as measured by increased performance on assessments The staff will investigate research based interventions and strategies to help us achieve these goals As always parents are encouraged to participate in our Continuous School Improvement process by attending our staff development days or joining one of our committees If you have any questions about the CSI process or would like to participate please contact Terri Diaz or Kerri Loe at 476-2812Enjoy a performance by the ―Cheer Reader award prizes will be given out to students for meeting reading criteria and watch the principal meet her school challenge Red Hot Readerrsquos Month It is that time of year again where VES will host itsrsquo wildly successful Red Hot Reader month Traditionally it has been held during the month of March This year in consideration of Terra Nova testing and the movement of the Spring Break date Red Hot Reader month will be held from 21 March-15 April Final Red Hot reading Assemblies will take place Friday April 15 from 840 ndash 1015 am School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers

Mon‑Fri 7 amndash4 pm Mon‑Fri 825 am ‑ 235 pm CIV 09662‑832812 832673 DSN 476‑28122673

Netzaberg Elementary School 13 April PTSA Membership Meeting MPR 130pm-230pm 14 April 4

th and 5

th Grade Awards Assembly MPR 815am-915am

14 April Parent Seminar Anger Management 130pm-230pm 18-22 April Spring Break PTSA Membership Meeting Next Wed April 13 at 130-230 pm we will be having a PTSA membership meeting in the Multi-purpose room Please see the attached flyer for details This is an important meeting because we will be voting for next years PTSA board You may also indicate your interest in participating at that time We will feature guest speaker Primila Raja ACS Financial Readiness Counselor who will be there to answer your prepost-deployment finance and budgeting questions Parent Seminars Please join us for our monthly ―Parent Seminars Doris Boyd our BMEDDAC School Based Behavioral Health Specialist will lead these seminars Each seminar will offer a variety of parenting resources on a different topic each month All seminars are open to parents and will be held at Netzaberg Elementary School in the

Counselorsrsquo Corner Aprilrsquos Topic Anger Management ndash Getting to know the anger in your child communicating with your childhellipwhen he or she does not want to listen Child Find Netzaberg Elementary Schoolrsquos Preschool Services for Child Development (PSCD) program is conducting screenings to identify strengths and concerns in a young childrsquos development The free Child Find developmental screenings are provided for command sponsored children from age three to five years Professional staff will screen motor language problem solving social and self-help skills plus the childrsquos vision and hearing In addition parents will have an opportunity to ask questions about their childrsquos development For further information on Child Find developmental screenings at Netzaberg Elementary School please call CIV 09645-917-9184 or DSN 472-9184Child Find developmental screenings are held at DoDEA schools to assist parents in identifying the early warning signs that put young children at risk for learning delays and provide crucial early diagnosis and intervention Netzaberg Elementary School Needs YOU Netzaberg Elementary School partners with our parents and community to support the success of all students Goal 1 Reading By 2011 all students will improve targeted reading comprehension skills across the curriculum as measured by local and system-wide assessments The targeted reading skills are Pre-reading skills in Pre-KmdashKindergarten Retelling and inferring in grades 1 ndash 2 and Summarizing and drawing conclusions in grades 3 ndash 5 Intervention Explicitly teach targeted reading comprehension strategies through Think Alouds Goal 2 Math By 2011 all students will improve their understanding of number sense and operational concepts across the curriculum as measured by local and system-wide assessments Intervention Explicitly teach students to think and talk about numbers through Number Talks School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon- Fri 730 amndash330 pm Mon- Fri 755 am -245 pm CIV 09645-917-918591849313DSN 472-91849313

Netzaberg Middle School DoDEA K-8 Summer Enrichment Program If you are interested in having your child attend please contact the school ASAP or check the NMS website for the application It was emailed to parents last week The schools must send applications to the Bavaria District Office NLT close of business 14 April POC Email Family Consumer Science Club Fund Raiser 30 April The FCSC will sponsor a fund raiser on Saturday 30 April from 9-3 pm Schoolhouse Antiques will be in the MPR VAT forms are accepted POC Email PTSA Flea market 30 April The NMS PTSA will sponsor a flea market from 9-3 pm Tables are $10 POC Email 14 April School Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting POC Email 16-24 April No School for StudentsTeachers Spring Break 25 April Principalrsquos and Parentsrsquo Chat 5 pm TerraNova results and more POC Email 27 April National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony 6 pm in the gym POC Email 29 April Family Game Night 530 pm in the IC POC Email 2-6 May AdvancEd Accreditation visit POC Email 4 May Drama Program Performance 6 pm POC Email 19 May School Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting POC Email 19 May Earliest Acceleration Date Contact the Principal Email 20 May Family Game Night 530 pm in the IC POC Email 23 May Asian Pacific Heritage Month Assembly 130 pm POC Email 25 May Spring Choir Concert 630 pm POC Email Drama Practice Mondays from 245-430 pm POC Email Tutoring Club Tuesdays from 245-4 pm POC Email Beginning Band Practice Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3-345 pm POC Email Spirit Band Practice Thursdays 3-345 pm POC Email Sports Club Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-4 pm POC Email Netzaberg Middle School CSI 4-Step Problem Solving Method= 1) Understand the Problem 2) Make a Plan 3) Carry Out the Plan 4) Look Back ndash Ask ―Does the solution make sense Parent volunteers If you are interested in volunteering for the PTSA or other school committees please contact the school We welcome your support POC Email Bus passes If your child has not received a permanent bus pass for this school year please Contact the buss office at 09645-917-9142 The school office is not able to issue permanent passes If your child needs a temporary pass for the day heshe must come to the front office first thing in the morning POC Email Lunch accounts To use the online service you will need to set up an account at httpwwwmealpaypluscom If you are new to the area you will need to open a Horizon account at the PX or the school cafeteria Attendance PARENTS are responsible in calling the front office every morning that the student will be absent POC Email Phone 09645-917-923292339229 DSN 472-9232 School Office Hours School Hours Important Phone Numbers Mon - Fri 8 amndash4 pm Mon-Fri 755 am-245 pm CIV 09645-917-923292339229 DSN 472-9232

Pens and pencils Pens and pencils Paints (watercolor)

Pens and pencils

Rubber eraser

Colored pencils

Glue (sticks bottled)

Pocket folders

Highlighters

Book bag or backpack

Spiral notebooks

Plastic supply box

Notebook dividers

Bound composition book

Gym shoes

Notebook-3-ring binder

Paints (watercolor)

Colored markers

Planners

Paper-loose leaf

Crayons

Clipboards

Scissors

Rulers (ES amp MS only)

Pencil Sharpeners

Toilet Paper

Paperndashgraph

Index Cards

Calculators

Dishwashing Detergent

Plastic Bags

Paper Towels

Contact Paper

Liquid Soap

Baby Wipes

Pens and pencils

Rubber eraser

Colored pencils

Glue (sticks bottled)

Pocket folders

Highlighters

Book bag or backpack

Spiral notebooks

Plastic supply box

Notebook dividers

Bound composition book

Gym shoes

Notebook-3-ring binder

Paints (watercolor)

Colored markers

Planners

Paper-loose leaf

Crayons

Clipboards

Scissors

Rulers (ES amp MS only)

Pencil Sharpeners

Toilet Paper

Paperndashgraph

Index Cards

Calculators

Dishwashing Detergent

Plastic Bags

Paper Towels

Contact Paper

Liquid Soap

Baby Wipes

Pens and pencils

Rubber eraser

Colored pencils

Glue (sticks bottled)

Pocket folders

Highlighters

Book bag or backpack

Spiral notebooks

Plastic supply box

Notebook dividers

Bound composition book

Gym shoes

Notebook-3-ring binder

Paints (watercolor)

Colored markers

Planners

Paper-loose leaf

Crayons

Clipboards

Scissors

Rulers (ES amp MS only)

Pencil Sharpeners

Toilet Paper

Paperndashgraph

Index Cards

Calculators

Dishwashing Detergent

Plastic Bags

Paper Towels

Contact Paper

Liquid Soap

Baby Wipes

Was ist Los

Get involved in the local scene

Flea markets 16 April 6 am - 2 pm in 92637 Weiden at the Spielvereinigung (Am Langen Steg subdivision near hospital) 23 April 9 am - 4 pm in Raigering just outside of 92224 Amberg Hofmark 2 25 April8 am - midday in 92339 Beilngries Volksfestplatz Sandstraszlige (ca 45 km 28 miles SW of

Hohenfels) - 9 am - 5 pm in 92345 Dietfurt Volksfestplatz Bahnhofstraszlige (ca 35 km 22 miles SW of Hohenfels) 30 April 8 am in 92648 Vohenstrauszlig Festplatz (ca 18 km 11 miles SE of Weiden) - 1 pm in 92421 Schwandorf Festplatz Angerring Nuumlrnberger Straszlige (ca 45 km 28 miles north of Regensburg) 1 May 1 - 4 pm in 92421 Schwandorf at the car park of the Praktiker DITY store Regensburger Str 68 (ca 45 km 28 miles north of Regensburg) 7 May 6 am - 2 pm in 92637 Weiden at the Spielvereinigung (Am Langen Steg subdivision near hospital) - 9 am - 4 pm in Raigering just outside of 92224 Amberg car park at the ―Sterk brewery Hofmark 2 8 May 8 am - midday in 92339 Beilngries Volksfestplatz Sandstraszlige (ca 45 km 28 miles SW of Hohenfels) 14 May 7 am - 2 pm in 92224 Amberg Dultplatz Bruno-Hofer-Straszlige

Interested in joining a German Soccer Team The soccer team at Schlicht is looking for male and female soccer players at all ages Additional information here

Wuerzburg Volksfest Current - 17 April in 97082 Wuerzburg Talavera fest site between Mainaustraszlige and Georg-Eydel-Strasse

Opening times of the fest Mon - Thu 2 pm - midnight Fri amp Sat 2 pm - 1 am Sun 1 pm - midnight Opening times of the tents Mon - Thu midday - midnight Fri midday - 1 am Sat 11 am - 1 am Sun 11 am - midnight

The Grand Russian State Circus 14 - 17 April in 96052 Bamberg Plaumlrrerplatz along Berliner Ring Memmelsdorfer Straszlige (Breitenau subdivision)

With this festive gala program the Oleg Popov Jubilee Tour the Grand Russian State Circus wishes to thank his famous Clown Oleg Popov for his unique life work and celebrate his 80th birthday Of course this calls for a stunning show full of diversity and surprises In addition the organizers will hold a special Russian evening at each location of the tour with cultural entertainment from Moscow and St Petersburg a special Croissant breakfast and a Blini Festival To find out more details such as dates and locations or to order your tickets click on the homepage of the Organiser - just scroll to the desired city

Hot-Air Balloon Rides 15 April - 15 Oct in 91541 Rothenburg Tauberwiesen (Detwang subdivision)

Hot-air balloons will fly daily if the weather is good All info on Homepage

Trade Fair 17 April midday - 5 pm in 97346 Iphofen (ca 11 km 7 miles SE of Kitzingen) business park on Alte Reichsstraszlige

and Bahnhofstrasse Vendors and restaurateurs offer a large variety of products

Spring Volksfest 29 April - 08 May in 92637 Weiden fest site along Leuchtenberger Straszlige

The Beatles Dinner show 30 April 7 pm in 92637 Weiden Max-Reger-Halle Dr-Pfleger-Str 17 CIV 0961-48080 Enjoy a three-course menu

and travel back to the Swinging Sixties First youll travel back to their wild RocknRoll years in Hamburg then youll hear all their famous songs from the Beatle mania era Tickets at online online or by calling the Der Neue Tag CIV 0961-85-550 or the hotline at CIV 0700-9222-9222 for a postage-free delivery of tickets

Erecting of the Maypole Spring Fest 30 April 7 pm in 91171 Greding sports area in Herrnsnberg subdivision Jurastr 12 (ca 55 km 34 miles west of Hohenfels) 30 April amp 1 May 10 am - 4 pm in 92363 Breitenbrunn Hamberg subdivision Breitenegger Weg (ca 27 km 17 miles SW of Hohenfels) 30 Apr Picking and erecting the Maypole 01 May Festivities around the Maypole with lunch coffee and cake 30 April amp 1 May 6 pm in 97346 Iphofen Marktplatz = market place (ca 11 km 7 miles SE of Kitzingen) 30 April amp 1 May 6 - 11 pm in 97332 Volkach Marktplatz = market place (ca 17 km 11 miles north of Kitzingen) 30 April amp 1 May 6 pm in 97337 Dettelbach Rathausplatz (ca8 km 5 miles north of Kitzingen) At 8 pm you can watch traditional Volkstaenze (folk dancing) by the children and juveniles 30 April amp 1 May no time specified in Schernau (part of 97337 Dettelbach ca10 km 6 miles north of Kitzingen) 30 April amp 1 May no time specified in 97359 Schwarzach am Main Stadtschwarzach subdivision (ca 12 km 7 miles NE of Kitzingen) 1 May 1 pm in 92660 Neustadt ad Waldnaab Stadtplatz This Neustadt is just north of Weiden 1 May 2 pm in 92280 Kastl (AS) (ca 25 km 155 miles SW of Amberg) 1 May no time specified in 92242 Hirschau at the Feuerwehrhaus (fire station) Houmlllriegelstraszlige 4 (ca 14 km 9 miles SE of Vilseck) 1 May no time specified at the Oberpfaumllzer Freilandmuseum (outdoor museum) in Neusath 200 (part of 92507 Nabburg ca 31 km 19 miles south of Weiden)

Motorcycle Church Service 1 May Motorfreunde Steinfels invite you to the 14th motorcycle church service in Huetten at the station house starting at

11 am Service followed by Bikertreff with fest activities Everybody is cordially invited Music food and beverages

German Language classes Classes begin 4 May The Volkshochschule Eschenbach is offering a German class for advanced learners Lessons

are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 630 to 8 pm at Volksschule Grafenwoehr Schulstraszlige 22 (opposite the Mexican restaurant Tortuga) One class includes 15 evenings and costs 87 euro if there are at least 8 students Registrations and further information available in person Volkshochschule Eschenbach Karlsplatz 29 Telephone 096458283 or email Additionally information can be found on the website

German‑American Kontakt Club

Event Calendar for Vilseck Kontakt If you are interested in participating in one of the events please register with Daniel Koenig or sign up with the Vilseck

Kontakt Club at the website by filling out the Mitgliedsantrag (Member registration form)

Every Friday 7 pm

Stammtisch at the Clubhouse

Event Calendar for Grafenwoehr Kontakt More information Call CIV 09641‑83‑7878 DSN 475‑7878 or email

Every Monday 7 pm

Bowling at the Grafenwoehr Bowling Center

Every Wednesday 7 pm

Stammtisch at the Clubhouse

13 April 7 pm

Dinner and conversation at Koh Samui Restaurant Im Markwinkel 1 92655 Grafenwoehr Germany