Christmas 2016 Snapshots

Spending time with familia during Christmas time is priceless. Filis Pasgua yan Biba Anu Nuebu!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Minagof Nochebuena ~ Felis Pasgua (Chamorro)
~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)
~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)
~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)
~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)
~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)
~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)
~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)
~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)
~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

16th Guam IRA Community Book Fair A Success!

The annual Guam IRA Community Book Fair held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Agana Shopping Center was a success filled with a meaningful literacy environment for families and friends. There were exciting performances and appearances; array of paperback and hardcover books; young adult literature; Read-Alouds by local authors Cathy Sablan Gault, Dr. Clare Camacho, and Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero; software; novelties; Read-A-Thon 2017 items; and performances by Ginen i Hila i Maga'taotao Siha Association, Julia Naputi Rivera, Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA), Ulloa GATE Honor Choir, and Carbullido GATE Honor Choir.  There were also special appearances by Clifford the Big Red Dog, the Cat in the Hat, and countless prizes! Moreover, donations of books were made to Big Brothers, Big Sisters; Island Girl Power; and PIBBA, in an effort to promote literacy.  Thank you for joining us in our celebration of promoting literacy! Enjoy the following snapshots taken at the community book fair.

December 2016 Guam Council IRA Newsletter

Click here to view the December 2016 Guam Council IRA newsletter.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all! Enjoy this special holiday with your loved ones, and be sure to thank those who have touched your life and made a difference. May God bestow upon you abundant blessings on this day and always.  Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

Thanksgiving with the Familia

Happy Holidays from the Kids!

Annual Community Book Fair - Dec. 3

Join us for IRA's Annual Community Book Fair on Saturday, December 3, 2016!

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Venue: Agana Shopping Center

29th Language Arts Conference a Success!

The 29th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference held on November 18 and 19, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Guam was a success! Its theme was “Reading Writing Together: Collaborate to Callibrate.” The keynote speaker was Dr. Kevin Colleary who focused on "Reading Content, Reading Opinion, Reading Narrative: Reading ALL Sorts of Writing Together!" The plenary speaker was Dr. Margaruite Smith who focused on "Common Core Standards." The LAC was co-sponsored by the Guam Council of the International Reading Association. Enjoy the following snapshots taken during the conference!