Local Voices Book Launch - May 12

GNA Meeting - May 12

GUAM NIKKEI ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

May 12, 2016

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Tamuning Senior Citizen Center

Click here to view the April 14, 2016 Minutes

GNA Application Renewal Form

Source:  http://guamnikkeiassociation.blogspot.com

2016 PIBBA Conference

35th Annual International
PIBBA Conference

What is Ours, What We Have, What We Share...And to Give More

Hafa Iyota, Hafa guina ha-ta, Hafa ta Påtte... Ya U Ta Năi Mas

Monday-Wednesday, June 6 - 8, 2016
MANGILAO, GUAM

Sponsored by:
Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) International and Guam Chapter

The PIBBA Conference is an annual event in which Western Pacific educators are provided with opportunities for professional growth and cultural enrichment. This year's conference offers a wonderful selection of traditional, innovative, and practical workshops, presented by creative and imaginative educators and cultural leaders from the Pacific islands.

PIBBA Conference Chair:
Ewy Taitano, President, PIBBA International & PIBBA Guam Chapter

For information, e-mail Ewy at ewy_tegt@yahoo.com. . ..Download Registration Form 
Download the Call for Proposal Form
Download Exhibit Form . Download Indigenous Teacher of the Year Packet . Download Pioneer of the Year Packet

Purplicious at JMGES!

First Lady Christine Calvo painted Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School purple in conjunction with Relay for Life, as part of Purplicious Day - a day that students from across the island joined hands together to take a stand against cancer.   Purple is the color of hope, and JMGES showed that they have the spirit to stomp out cancer!

JMGES Faculty take a stand against cancer

JMGES Staff take a stand against cancer

GDOE TOY Event - April 28

Easter Greetings!

Have a blessed Easter with family and friends!

M.U. Lujan Elementary School Chamorro Program

The M.U. Lujan Elementary School Chamorro Program held March 18, 2016 was filled with Chamorro island spirit and cheer that will always be remembered. It was also Kinny's last elementary performance, since he'll be entering middle school next year. Where did all the time go? Biba Chamorro and kudos to all! Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this special event!

Dr. Sylvia Vardell Shares her Love of Poetry

Julia Shines in Seasons of Love and Latte Tones Performance

NABE API SIG Website

Check out our new NABE Asian-Pacific Islanders website at http://apisig.blogspot.com.

Guam Delegation at the 45th NABE Conference

SNAPSHOTS TAKEN AT NABE'S ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP PRESENTATION:

LOCATION:  Hilton Chicago, Illinois

DATES:  March 2-5, 2016

Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera presents during the 45th Annual National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference.  Her presentation was titled Poetry in the Pacific.

Dr. Shu-Yuan Lin shares her poem.

Professor Rosa Salas Palomo shares her poem.

Dr. Samuel Betances shares his poem.

Dr. Laura Souder shares her poem.

API-SIG Presentation.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Shu-Yuan Lin, Idaho State University; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Guam Department of Education; Dr. Samuel Betances, Souder, Betances & Associates, Inc.; Professor Rosa Salas Palomo, University of Guam; and Dr. Laura Souder, Souder, Betances & Associates, Inc.

Dr. Shu-Yuan Lin presents during the 45th NABE Conference.  Her presentation was titled Using Formative Assessment Apps to Engage English Language Learners.

Professor Rosa Salas Palmo presents during the 45th NABE Conference.  Her presentation was titled Indigenous Language Learning Through a Website.

The National Association for Bilingual Education is the only nationwide network of professionals dedicated to serving English language learners in the United States via education programs and legislative advocacy. For the past four decades, NABE has been committed to excellence in bilingual and biliteracy education for all students through enriched educational programs and intensive professional development for teachers, administrators, professors, policymakers and parents. Additionally, NABE provides extensive research in the field via its Bilingual Research Journal, NABE Perspectives, NABE Journal of Research and Practice and the NABE eNews. NABE is committed to promoting programs and innovations that prepare our nation's students to be fluently bilingual, technologically creative, globally competitive and well-rounded world citizens by advancing legislation and policies at both the state and national levels that best serve language minority students.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE FOLLOWING:

NABE 46th Annual Conference 
Hilton Anatole Dallas
(February 23-25, 2017)
Pre-Conference starts on 22nd.

NABE 47th Annual Conference
Albuquerque Convention Center
(March 1-3, 2018)
Pre-Conference starts on 28th.

Source:  NABE.org

Japan Arts and Crafts Fair - March 12

FestPac Literary Arts Publications Poetry Reading Memorable!

The Poetry Reading Begins:  Pictured L-R:  Leiana Naholowaa, Emcee and Poet; and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Publications Co-Chair and Poet.

Stars of the FestPac Literary Arts Publications Authors Night pose at Papa's on February 24, 2016.

RIP Dr. Dungca

(May 31, 1940 – February 15, 2016) Lovingly known as "Benit/Dr. Dungca" ~ Of Sinajana was called home by our Heavenly Father at the age of 75… Last Respects will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica in Hagatna from 9:00am-1:00pm. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30pm. Interment will follow at Guam Veterans Cemetery in Piti.

Language Arts Conference a Success!

Enjoy the following snapshots taken during the Annual Regional Language Arts Conference held Feb. 19 and 20 at the Pacific Star Hotel.

Participants at Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera's poetry presentation

PD894 LAC students pose with Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, instructor of record.

Guam IRA participation.  Pictured L-R:  Rose Cruz Castro, IRA Novelties Chair; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, IRA President-Elect and LAC Co-Chair; and Grace Griffin, IRA Newsletter Chair.

LAC Chairs.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Dr. Chris Garcia.

LAC Chairs 2.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Chris Garcia, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Velma Camacho, and Kathleen Duenas.

LAC Sponsors and Chairs.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Margaruite Smith, Co-Sponsor/Director of Department of Defense Education Activity, Hawaii, and Pacific Sales and Service for McGraw-Hill Education; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, LAC Co-Chair; Norma Tabayoyon, Pacific Sales Representative for McGraw-Hill Education; Dr. Chris Garcia, LAC Co-Chair; and Kathleen Duenas, Administrative Coordinator.

UOG Professional and International Programs participation.  Pictured L-R:  Ray Jualin, PIP Extension Associate; and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, LAC Co-Chair.

LAC participation.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, LAC Co-Chair; and Frances Blanco, LAC participant.