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"The importance of music, it offsets some of the other challenges that the adolescents or young people are going through, gives some students the reason to come to school to make music, whether it's band or orchestra or choir or learning to play the guitar, It gives the students that esthetic balance that is important, along with the science and technology and math and literature and history."
- Scott Rumery, Humphreys High School Music Teacher
To celebrate Women's History Month, we will be spotlighting trailblazing, pioneering women who have contributed to our nation’s progress and story. Take a look at some fun facts on women who have made a difference!
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The Afnorth Middle High School JROTC Honor Guard presented and posted the colors at the Military Awards on Geilenkirchen Base, Germany. Looking good Lions and Maj Gen. Kunkel!
Students in Ms. Pell's ELA classes at Daegu Middle High School practice independent reading with a book of their choice. They read for 20 minutes every class period and then write a weekly response to what they have read. https://bit.ly/400PnzX
Livorno Elementary/Middle School students created an awesome and inspiring bulletin board to celebrate Women’s History Month.
A group of ELA students at DoDEA Antilles Middle School dropped everything to read during an event for Day.
Question of the Week:
What is your “when I was your age…” story?
Nylah from Ms. Howard's class at Tarawa Terrace Elementary School shared her idea of how music is in all of us with this beautiful poster!
Antilles Middle School made it to 5000 book checkouts! 🎊
The lucky student who hit the milestone received a certificate, a free book, a bracelet, and a scented bookmark. https://bit.ly/40iDzsq
Nouasseur American School's view from above in 1953.
Ramey Unit School celebrated Read Across America with a spirit week filled with fun activities, sunshine and laughter. https://bit.ly/42qyMXN
The power of reading can inspire and motivate us all. Explore our interactive maps to discover great books children can read during National Reading Month: https://bit.ly/3Z7s9HG
Naples High students from Ms. Pennasilico's and Ms. Esposti's Italian classes took a trip to Vomero, a friendly and residential area in downtown Naples. After having a typical Italian breakfast and gelato, students visited the Certosa di San Martino Abbey and Museum and XIII century St. Elmo Castle. Students then had some time for shopping and practicing their Italian. They finished their trip with pizza in a local trattoria!
Congratulations to Kubasaki High Marine Corps JROTC cadet Caroline on receiving a NROTC scholarship! She will be attending the Citadel this fall!
"Music is truly cross curricular. The math, the science, the history, social studies, and the writing. What I tend to do as a music teacher is to learn what they're learning about in class. I ask the students, what are you learning about? Have you learned this before? And then I take the time to weave it into my lesson. So, if we're learning about science or learning about sound waves or learning about history, I tend to try to connect it to music in some way so that the students can then go and have that connection with music."
-Miranda Garzaniti, Sasebo Elementary School Music Teacher
We are excited to celebrate Music in Our Schools Month with Vilseck High School's music program teacher, Mr. Robert Loe, as he discusses the importance music plays in education. The spirit of music is alive and well in Bavaria, Germany!
DODEA Arnn Elementary School fourth graders had the opportunity to showcase their Living Wax Museum projects to their community. The Living Wax Museum is an integrated curricular project in which student research the life and contributions of significant historical characters.
Killin Elementary School students got their hands dirty with Mr. LynCook as they planted different types of tomatoes and flowers in the school garden. Over the next few months they will watch them grow! 🍅🌹🌻🌱
As another week starts, let’s listen to the wisdom passed down from famous intellectuals and culture makers throughout history about the benefits of learning in all its forms.
To celebrate Women's History Month, we will be spotlighting trailblazing, pioneering women who have contributed to our nation’s progress and story. Stay tuned to our page throughout the month for some fun facts on women who have made a difference!
Learn more about on our website: https://bit.ly/3kpcQXB
Zukeran Elementary School third graders visited Okinawa World recently to explore the effects water has on earth structures, the diversity of plant life, adaptive behaviors of snakes and mongoose, and the beautifully vibrant culture of Okinawa!
Take a peak inside some of our schools across the DoDEA Pacific region and see how our students and staff appreciate and celebrate music during Music in Our Schools Month.
To recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history teachers from E.A. White Elementary School dressed up as different pioneering women from the past and present.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, from DoDEA! 🌈 🍀 Who’s wearing green today?!💚
Hampton Primary School had so much fun celebrating reading during Read Across America! 📚
Question of the Week:
How would you spend a rainy day?
Chance, a fifth grader at Scott Intermediate, and Cindy Weaver, a fourth grade teacher at Van Voorhis Elementary, smile for a photo at Chance’s book signing at the Fort Knox Exchange. Chance wrote, “Attack on Blobville: The Return of Bydoom,” as a homework assignment from Weaver.
Iwakuni Intermediate School had last week's book swap event. Leave a book, take a book.
Join us in giving some much deserved congratulations to our 2023 DoDEA region Principals of the Year!
Americas: Theresa Wilson, Dodea Scott Intermediate School
Europe: Marc Villarreal, Sigonella Middle High School
Pacific: Jason Sheedy, DODEA Edgren Middle High School
Memories fade, but yearbook photos are forever.
Amelia Earhart Intermediate School students took advantage of the nice weather for a school-wide reading event! 📖🌞
Dexter Elementary fifth graders were super excited about the battle during our 3rd Annual March Music Madness! 🕺💃 🎵
Our schools are celebrating , today! Fifth-graders from DODEA Zukeran Elementary School celebrated the day by taking a single-serving pie recipe and converting it to make a full-size pie by multiplying the fractional parts of the pie. After all their hard work, they were able to enjoy the tasty dessert! YUMMMM! 🥧
Happy Pi Day🥧 from DoDEA Antilles High School! Take a look at how students in the school's geometry classes celebrated the day.
Happy Pi Day! Every year on March 14, people around the world celebrate Pi, the mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. That number, represented by the Greek letter "π," starts with 3.14, with more digits stretching on infinitely.
Naples Middle High School students from Ms. Esposti's and Ms. Pennasilico's Italian classes visited an Italian high school in Naples. These students studied the Italian school system in class, so on this occasion, they had the chance to experience what they learned in an authentic context.
Sigonella Elementary had some special guest readers from Sigonella Middle High School to celebrate National Reading Month! 📖
Fort Campbell High students in Ms. Ladd’s Anthropology class learned about the geological formation of Mammoth Cave and how the cave has been used throughout history!
The importance of education cannot be understated. It's what helps us adapt and grow. Let’s start the week off right with a motivational quote.
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2022 DoDEA Teacher of the Year Rachel Guilfoyle recognizes teachers for their hard work and dedication for #AmericanEducationWeek. Share your messages of appreciation for the educators in your life in the comments.
Air Force Veteran, Carleen Beard, reflects on her journey from a small island, through the military, and now to her home at Alconbury Elementary School, where she finds herself privileged to pass her wisdom to a new generation. Happy Veterans Day to our service members, both past and present. We owe you our thanks, but more than that, we owe you our freedom. #VeteransDay
Military families exhibit exceptional sacrifice, resiliency and courage. In honor of Military Family Appreciation Month, join us in recognizing their unique sacrifices and celebrating their many successes. #MFAM2022 💜
November is Native American Heritage Month. Join us this month to celebrate the diverse cultures, histories and traditions of Indigenous Americans and honor the service of American Indian and Alaskan Native servicemembers, veterans and their families. Learn more about #NativeAmericanIndianHeritageMonth: https://bit.ly/3nJFeFT
Today, we start a monthlong celebration honoring our military families. Through deployments, frequent moves, and new cultural experiences, there is no doubt that military families face many challenges, but also many opportunities. Throughout the next few weeks, we will share several ways that YOU can show your appreciation and thanks of military members and their families. #MilFam #MilitaryFamilies #DoDEACelebrates Learn more about Military Family Appreciation Month: https://bit.ly/3Wiyzmv
Patch Elementary School celebrated their new school with a grand opening ceremony today! The festivities featured DoDEA distinguished visitors, Europe's Corps of Engineer leadership, Stuttgart city representatives, German construction partners, and, of course, enthusiastic students! #21stCenturyLearning #DoDEAinAction #21stCenturySchool
3...2...1...GO! DoDEA Pacific's inaugural varsity esports season is coming this winter! Many thanks to our partners USO Indo-Pacific for their support in making this opportunity possible for our students. Read more about this new program: https://bit.ly/3N4zu5O
Rene Samreth, an education licensure analyst in DoDEA's human resources office, received this year's award for the outstanding DODEA employee with a disability as recognized by the Secretary of Defense. Congratulations! 🙌
Ramstein Intermediate School was one of the many DoDEA schools that celebrated Unity Day yesterday! They donned orange to celebrate a bully-free campus, joined by 86th Airlift Wing and Ramstein Air Base Commander, Brigadier General Otis C. Jones and his family. Excellence in education comes in orange! #UnityDay #DoDEAAgainstBullying #DoDEAinAction
Bullying prevention remains one of DoDEA’s top priorities. Watch this video with your family as a reminder of what bullying looks like and how to prevent it. #DoDEAAgainstBullying
Lester Middle School recently participated in the Youth Exchange Program partnership between DoDEA Pacific the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Students played, created, learned, overcame language barriers, and formed lasting friendships! #DoDEAinAction
Students across DoDEA enjoyed celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and learning about the many cultures and traditions. Check out some of the exciting events that happened in our schools across the DoDEA Pacific South District. How did you celebrate? Tell us in the comments! #HispanicHeritageMonth #DoDEAinAction #DoDEACelebrates
DoDEA is celebrating School Principals Week Oct. 17-21. School Principals Week is an opportunity to recognize the contributions and impacts principals make in their schools and communities. This year’s theme is “Leadership and Service.” Dr. Angela Stephens, DoDEA's 2022 Principal of the Year, shares why the role of school principal is so special to her. #DoDEAPrincipals Find ways to celebrate School Principals Week: https://bit.ly/3CVL3bU
Because of a partnership with USO Indo-Pacific, elementary students located in the DoDEA Pacific region met with award-winning and bestselling author Brad Meltzer during an exclusive virtual program. Mr. Meltzer discussed the writing process, what inspires him, and offered advice to aspiring young authors. #DoDEAinAction #DoDEAPartnerships #SchoolPartnerships Read more about what happened during this fun event: https://bit.ly/3M9hGWs
Four DoDEA employees share their heritage, culture and traditions in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Does your family have traditions that have been passed down through the generations? Share in the comments! #HispanicHeritageMonth #DoDEAinAction #IAmDoDEA
Mrs. Amanda Rodriguez, a math teacher at Alconbury Middle High School in the United Kingdom, discusses how she uses her heritage and life experiences to stay flexible with the learning needs of her students. #HispanicHeritageMonth #peopleofdodea #iamdodea
#ICYMI: We held a ribbon cutting ceremony last week at DODEA E.J. King High School, located at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Japan. Watch the video to see all that went into the event. #DoDEAinAction
Grizzly partners, the 589th Brigade Support Battalion, welcomed our Grafenwoehr Elementary Schoolers to their motor pool for fun, familiarization, and camaraderie last week! These events bring leaders, parents, and kids together that build lasting relationships in the community, which trickle down to the classroom throughout the year. #DoDEAinAction
Leaders and staff from across Europe came together for the first Europe ISS Summit in five years. The DoDEA team came together to synchronize instructional efforts with a focus on student success. #DoDEAinAction #DoDEALeads
Children are an important part of building a national culture of preparedness. Teach your kids how to #BeReady in the possibility of a natural disaster! Find fun activities & safety tips: https://bit.ly/3ivVQg1
In recognition of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, DoDEA Director Tom Brady reminds us to care for each other and offers strategies to help those who may be struggling. #suicideprevention #suicideawareness
We've said it once, and we'll say it again. We have the BEST partners! A partnership between DoDEA Pacific and U.S. Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command provides up to $25,000 in annual funding to support DoDEA K-12 STEM initiatives. Check out the engaging and hands-on learning activity DODEA Zukeran Elementary School was able to participate in because of the NAVFAC grant. #DoDEAinAction
The Rota DGF Elementary School student body held a 9/11 tribute that involved a narrative about the morning’s events, two poetry readings, musical performances and a moment of silence. #neverforget911 #dodeainaction Poem: We Shall Never Forget by Alan W. Jankowski
2020 DoDEA Teacher of the Year Antoine Sharpe looks ahead to the 2021-2022 school year.
Director Tom Brady welcomes students and parents back to another great school year. We can't wait to see another year of #DoDEAinAction.
Share your best back to school pictures with DoDEA! Use #DoDEAFirstDay, send through Messenger and/or tag us in your posts! 🎒🚸📸 Questions about returning to school? Visit our website at https://bit.ly/2UXBWEH
Piotr Andrzejczak explains his passion for overseeing DoDEA's organization structural changes. #TalentExcellence #DoDEAinAction
Dr. Lenna King shares more about her role as a program manager for the instructional design services branch. #TalentExcellence #DoDEAinAction
As we start our #BackToSchool countdown, visit our website to learn how schools plan to safely and sustainably conduct in-school educational activities for the 2021-22 school year: https://www.dodea.edu/covid-operations.cfm #DoDEAfirstday
Join our team as a substitute teacher! We are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers for the 2021-22 school year. Visit USAJOBS for the complete list of vacancies.
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