Guam school announcements: Education Updates for February 4, 2019

Schools and programs can submit new updates to life@guampdn.com.

Department of Education

Tamuning Elementary School will assume an extended school day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through May 24, according to Guam Department of Education.

The schedule change will allow Guam DOE to make up lost instructional hours resulting from a half-day schedule implemented at Tamuning Elementary School earlier this school year. 

For more information, contact Tamuning Elementary School at 646-8058. 

Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

The Gifted and Talented Education Project is now accepting applications for GATE pre-kindergarten screening for School Year 2019-2020. Children who are 4 years of age by July 31, 2019, are eligible to participate. Interested families may pick up applications from the GATE office at Guam DOE Headquarters Building B in Tiyan, Room 313. Applications may be downloaded at www.sites.google.com/gdoe.net/guam-gate. Testing will be conducted between March 1 and May 24. For more information, contact the GATE office at 300-3687/1247.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Adacao, 300-6500

Agana Heights, 477-8040/60/8340

Astumbo, 635-4363/64

B.P. Carbullido, 734-4341 

• Feb. 4: School-wide assembly at 8 a.m.
• Feb 4-8: Fråsa i simåna (Chamorro phrase of the week):  Guiaya hao yan otro taotao. (Love yourself and others).
• Feb. 5: 100th Day! Wear or design clothing to display 100 things!
• Feb. 8: Hafa Adai Pledge Island wear Friday.
• Feb. 11– 15: Fråsa i simåna:  Magof Ha’ånen Guinaiya. (Happy Valentine’s Day).
• Feb. 11: I love Avengers! I love Justice League! Dress up as your favorite Marvel or DC characters.
• Feb. 12: I love books! Dress up as your favorite book character.
• Feb. 12: PTO Meeting at 6 p.m. Student of the Month to be recognized.
• Feb. 13: I love movies! Dress up as your favorite movie character.
• Feb. 14: I love sweets!
• Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day. Wear fancy clothing. Valentine’s Day dance!
• Feb. 15: I love Scrabble! Wear shirts with letters and spell out messages of love and appreciation!
• Feb. 18-22: Fråsa i simåna:  Fannå’i pås yan guinaiya. (Give peace and love.)
• Feb. 18: School-wide assembly at 8 a.m.
• Feb. 21: Career Day
• Feb. 22: Hafa Adai Islandwear Friday
• Feb. 24–28: Fråsa i simåna: Guaiya i islå-mu. (Love your island).

PTO T-shirt sales: Thursdays from 7:45 to 9 a.m. $9 each cash only. Sizes above adult XL an additional cost. Sangria (pink), Heather (gray).

Box Tops for Education: Last redemption is April 23.

I-Recycle Program: Please collect un-crushed aluminum cans and put them in a bag. Label the bag with your child’s name and room number. Place next to the recycle bin at front of the school. Inform your child’s teacher how many bags were collected. Proceeds go toward our school. 

Monthly emergency drills: Parents are advised to cooperate when on campus during these drills. 

Crime Stoppers: 477-HELP (4357) or guam.crimestoppersweb.com.    

Capt. H.B. Price, 734-2159

Chief Brodie Memorial, 300-2241/43

C.L. Taitano, 472-4245

D.L. Perez, 653-2177/0404

Finegayan, 632-9364/635-0687/633-1521

Harry S. Truman, 565-5195 ext. 5360

hstrumanguam.weebly.com

Inarajan, 828-8641/2

J.M. Guerrero, 632-1540

School website: http://juanmguerrero12-13.wixsite.com/school-website/contact-us

J.Q. San Miguel, 477-9370/71/68

L.B. Johnson, 646-5046/8058

Liguan, 300-1680

http://lesguam671.wixsite.com/siheks/parents 

Machananao, 635-4381

machananaoelementaryschool.weebly.com 

• Feb. 4: Make-up day. There will be classes on this day.
• Feb. 8: PTO will be sponsoring the 100 Days of School Carnival from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.

Marcial A. Sablan, 565-2238/2946

http://masesguam.weebly.com

Maria A. Ulloa, 632-5176/8090

http://mauelementaryschool.weebly.com or on Facebook at: mauelementaryschool

• Feb. 4: Make-up day
• Feb. 4-8: Counselor Week
• Feb. 20: Parent Teacher Organization at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria

MAUES is accepting aluminum can donations; please make sure cans are clean. 

Merizo Martyrs Memorial, 828-8779

M.U. Lujan, 789-1535

mulujanelementaryschool.weebly.com

Ordot-Chalan Pago, 477-9645

P.C. Lujan, 734-3971/2 ext. 2911/15

• Feb. 4: Make-up day; classes in session.
• Feb. 14: Dress Down to celebrate Valentine’s Day.  Students will be able to wear a red top with their choice of bottoms. 
• Feb. 15: Chuck E Cheese’s Family Night fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the satellite store and library.

Box tops are being collected. Child must turn in to their teacher. The class with the most box tops wins a prize.

If there are any changes to your child’s contact number and/or home address, contact the school’s main office as soon as possible with updated information. 

Talofofo, 789-1171/1386

talofofoelem.wix.com/talofofo-elem-school

Tamuning, 646-8058

Upi, 633-1382 

upielementaryschool.weebly.com

Registration is open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration packets are available for pick up from the school or visit the school's website.

Uniforms may be purchased from Royal Bics in Tamuning

Parents are reminded that student drop off is at 7:15 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience but the safety of the students is our top priority.   

• Feb. 4: Flexible make-up day  

Wettengel, 632-7770/7870

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Agueda Johnston, 472-6785

Astumbo, 300-2610

F.B. Leon Guerrero, 653-2080

Inarajan, 475-0668/0673

Jose Rios, 475-2415/6

School website: https://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/jrms/.

L.P. Untalan, 300-2726/27

http://www.gdoe.net/UMS

Check your child's progress via Parent Portal. For access contact the school.

Oceanview, 565-2961/3

V.S.A. Benavente, 632-5647/300-6386/300-6387

vsabms.weebly.com

HIGH SCHOOLS

George Washington, 734-2911/735-1600

• Feb. 15: GW Dollar Carnival at G wing/gym courtyard from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Feb. 23: GW Gecko Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Agana Shopping Center, center court. Students will be showcasing their work and talents. Please come by to see what the Gecko nation is all about.
• Feb. 23: GW Alumni 5K Sunset Fun Run/Walk at Chamorro Village. Show time: 4 p.m. and go Time at 5 p.m. Funds are being raised for the school's outdoor stage. T-shirts, umbrellas, and finisher medals are being pre-sold. All GW alumni are requested to participate. Call the school for more information.

John F. Kennedy, 642-2100 ext. 4330/4335

Okkodo, 300-1870/635-1176

Southern High School, 300-4907/4855/57

Simon Sanchez, 653-2313/3625

Tiyan, 300-5570

• Feb 2: Class of 2019 5K at Tiyan High School. Show time: 5:15 a.m. Go time: 6 a.m.
• Feb 4: Typhoon Yutu make-up day. Black Day
• Feb 12: Eskuelan Puengi (night school). First session begins
• Feb 13: PASTA meeting at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria
• Feb 21: SPIM meeting at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

J.P. Torres Success Academy, 565-5291

jptsacademy.weebly.com

CHARTER SCHOOLS

iLearn Academy, 989-3789/99

Guahan Academy Charter School, 979-1065/6

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Academy of Our Lady of Guam, 477-8203 

www.aolg.edu.gu

Asmuyao Community School, 475-9276/482-1847

Bishop Baumgartner Memorial, 472-6670

Evangelical Christian Academy, 734-3241

Father Duenas Memorial, 734-2261/3

Guam Adventist Academy, 789-1515

Harvest Christian Academy, 477-6341

Maria Artero Catholic Preschool and Kindergarten, 472-8777

Notre Dame High School, 789-1676/1745

www.ndhsguam.com

Find placement test online registration for incoming ninth graders on school website or the school's Facebook page.

Songfest tables and tickets are available for purchase in the Business Office.

Feb. 4: Faculty/Staff Development Day; no classes

Feb. 5: Progress report week

Feb.18: Presidents Day; no classes

March 2: Songfest/Family Night

March 4: Guam History & Chamorro Heritage Day; no classes

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 565-5128/3822

San Vicente, 735-4240

Santa Barbara, 632-5578

St. Anthony, 647-1140/43

St. Francis, 789-1270/1350

St. John’s School, 646-8080

stjohnsguam.com

Join prospective and current families to learn more about the opportunities St. John's School has to offer at the showcase and open house. Event begins at 6 p.m. Feb. 7 in the school's gym.

Bring your friends and family, ask questions, meet teachers and school leadership, and get an in-depth look at the way St. John's can help your child develop and build a bright future. For more info. call the school or email communications@stjohnsguam.com.

Southern Christian Academy, 565-7020

St. Paul Christian School, 637-9855

www.spcsguam.com

Temple Baptist Christian School, 477-9507

This article originally appeared on Pacific Daily News: Guam school announcements: Education Updates for February 4, 2019