Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from around the Pacific! May the year 2022 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! - English
Biba Añu Nuebu! – CHamoru
Feliz Año Nuevo! – Spanish
Peren En Parakapw! – Pohnpeian
Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layúi Luugh me raagh féé! – Carolinian

Engan ke ya sasu! - Kosraean

Jeramman ilo iio in ekaal! – Marshallese

Pwapwan Ei Ier Mi Fo – Chuukese

Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu – Japanese

Ungil Beches Er Rak! – Palauan

Selsalan Ebéach e duw! – Yapese

Maligayang Bagong Taon – Tagalog

Hauoli Makahiki Hou – Hawaiian

Sehe Bokmanee Bateuseyo! – Korean

Gung Hay Fat Choy – Chinese

Cung-Chuc Tan-Xuan! – Vietnamese

Merry Christmas!

 

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Minagof Nochebuena ~Felis Pasgua (CHamoru)
~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)

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

D204 Lions Club Christmas Saturday Story Hour - Dec. 11

ILA Community Book Fair - December 4

 

Happy Veterans Day!

To all of those who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, so that we may have the freedom that we enjoy, we salute you! *HAND SALUTE* God Bless you all!  HAPPY VETERANS DAY!

Image source:  Jerry Trimble Helicopters

D204 Lions Club Thanksgiving Saturday Story Hour - Nov. 6

 

Biba Kumpleanos to my nenis!

Biba Kumpleanos to my three nenis, my amazing fall babies❣️ May God Bless you always, and continue to live your life to the fullest!  No matter how old you are, you will always be my nenis!  Hu guiaya hao❣️🎂🎶🎉🎈 

Keep up the faith!

*The Lord makes us strong!

-Psalm 81:1

*Put your heart into everything -- and see what God will do through you.

*What can we ever say to such wonderful things as these? If God is on our side, who can ever be against us? 

-Romans 8:31

*It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end.

*Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.

*Triumph — “umph” added to “try.”

*Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.

-Winston Churchill

*If you have built castles in the sky,

your work need not be lost;

that is where they should be.

Now put foundations under them.

-Henry David Thoreau

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UOG Language Arts Conference - Nov. 6

34th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference

Enhancing Our Classrooms to Navigate Beyond the Four Walls

Click here to find out more information about the LAC:  https://sway.office.com/YfgErDHmHiCmqtwk?ref=Link

Visit https://www.uog.edu/lac

UOG: Language  Arts Conference  2021 This year, the theme is Enhancing Our Classrooms to Navigate Beyond the Four Walls invites us to reflect on the changes that we have had to adapt and adopt to in the past year in lieu of the COVID-19. sway.office.com

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17th Annual LifeWorks Guam Virtual Candlelight Memorial Service - September 25

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Once the form has been completed and saved, please send it to rainbbows@yahoo.com.

Biba Kumpleanos Mom!

Biba Kumpleanos to the most beautiful and amazing mother in the world!  Mom, you have brought so much nurturing into my life with the purest love that exists.  I can’t imagine my life without you, for without you, I wouldn’t be where I am today.  May God bless you always, and enjoy your Special Day!  Hu Guiaya Hao!  🎂😍🎉😘🎶🌺🎈❤️ 

Biba Kumpleanos Dad!

Biba Kumpleanos to the most amazing father in the world!  I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for you.  Un Dangkulo Na Si Yu’os Ma’ase’ for your unconditional love and support.  May God bless you always.  Hu guaiya hao!  🎂❤️🎉

Happy Labor Day!

USCG Auxiliary Train the Trainer Certificate

I just received my USCG Auxiliary Certificate of Completion for the ID2020 Train the Trainer Training conducted by the USCGAUX Public Education Directorate.  It’s time to share the knowledge and continue to make a difference!

Guam ILA BOGO Special - 2 Memberships for the Price of 1!

Happy 77th Liberation Day!

This Wednesday marks Guam's 77th Liberation Day! The island's annual liberation parade on July 21 is traditionally packed with crowds to celebrate Guam's freedom from Japan's cruel occupation. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Liberation activities have changed a bit. Nevertheless, as part of our patriotism, we continue to celebrate and thank those who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces to fight for the freedom that we enjoy today! Happy 77th Liberation Day, Guahan! Biba Guahan!

Tinta and Faha Memorial Service - July 16

Each year we memorialize and honor the victims of the Tinta and Faha Massacre, and the 7 Heroes who prevented the village of Malesso from a total massacre, including the following heroes: Reyes, Jose S.; Chargualaf, Nicolas A.; Meno, Vicente M.; Nangauta, Jose N.; Nangauta, Mariano N.; Naputi, Juan A.; and Taijeron, Patricio S. More information on the Tinta and Faha Massacres can be found at https://www.guampedia.com/war-atrocities-tinta-and-faha-massacres.  The snapshots below were taken during this year's memorial service.  

7 Heroes of Malesso

77 years later, seven heroes of Malesso have their complete recognition. The only village on Guam not liberated by the U.S. Armed Forces but by the villagers themselves is Malesso. But for 77 years, they are honored yet their names are missing on a monument in front of San Dimas Church. In 2020, the son of war hero Juan Acfalle Naputi, Joaquin N. Naputi, solicited assistance from some villagers. It wasn't until July 2021 that villagers Steve Cruz, Phillip Taijeron, Jr. and Jose D. Naputi came through. Coordination with the parish priest and funding to have a name plate placed on the existing monument came to fruition. These 7 Heroes of Malesso, for their courage, bravery and valor in killing the Japanese, deserve the utmost recognition, as they saved their fellow villagers from a total massacre. 

On July 13, 2021, on the monument in front of San Dimas Church, Malesso the name plate of these heroes was finally added. This is part of Guam history, and now at this monument, full and complete recognition was finally bestowed to these heroes. Please visit https://www.guampedia.com/war-atrocities-tinta-and-faha-massacres/ for more information.

Seven Heroes of Malesso. Pictured above is the name plate of the 7 heroes who helped prevent a total massacre of Malesso residents by the Japanese.

Happy 4th of July!

Have a Happy 4th of July, but always remember to live life to the fullest, because freedom isn’t free.  God bless those who serve, so that we may have the freedom we enjoy today.  

 

ISTELive21 Amazing!

The ISTELive21 was simply amazing! It was jam-packed with innovative and resourceful EdTech ideas, strategies, etc. I will definitely use the knowledge I've gained to empower my students and fellow colleagues alike. I was also fortunate to win a copy of Tim Needles' book titled, STEAM POWER, Infusing Art into Your Stem Curriculum.  I can't wait to read it! #ISTELive21Amazing!

Can’t wait to read this book!  😀

 

LCICon2021 Unforgettable!

The LCICon2021 was a memorable virtual gathering of "Service from the Heart," as International President Lion Douglas X. Alexander put it.  The Guahan Isan Famaguon Lions Club was represented at the LCICon2021 by IPP/Regional 1 Chairwoman Theresa "Ewy" Taitano and Marketing and Communications Chairwoman Lion Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera.

GIFLC Officers Participate in LCICon2021.  Pictured L-R:  IPP/Regional 1 Chairwoman Theresa "Ewy" Taitano and Marketing and Communications Chairwoman Lion Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera.

IP Douglas Alexander's coat (logo) for LY 2021-2022

 

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father's Day to my Amazing Dad and to all you wonderful fathers out there! Enjoy your Special Day! God Bless you for being that powerful light filled with unwavering love that guides the way.

Virtual Family Story Hour: Nihi Ta Fanaitai - June 26

Call for Pacific Islanders - Protecting Life Project

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I did it again! :)

Doctor of Education in English as a Second Language (ESL)

Yes, I did it again!  I completed another doctoral degree!  Un Dangkulu Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ familia, friends, yan todos who supported me in another educational journey of higher learning!   :)

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!

Happy 49th Anniversary Mom & Dad❣️🎉 May God continue to bless you with many more years of love, joy, and happiness. BIBA!  Si Yu'os Ma'ase'❣️ Hu guaiya hao🎉

Happy Memorial Day!

Biba Kumpleanos Neni EvaDior!

 I can't believe she's already 9!  Biba Kumpleanos Neni EvaDior!  God bless you always, and continue to make us proud!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to my Amazing Mom and to all of you wonderful mothers out there!  Enjoy your Special Day!  You deserve it!  May God Bless you always, for all that you do, from being a nurse, doctor, taxi driver, photographer, etc.  The list goes on!  Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

 Take the time to thank a teacher, especially those who have a difference in your life! 

Oral Defense Successful ~ Si Yu’os Ma’åse’!

I did it!  I passed my NCU oral defense yesterday and completed another doctoral degree!  Un Dangkulu Na Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ familia, friends, yan todos who supported me in another educational journey of higher learning!  My dissertation is titled, “Perceptions of Six ESL Elementary Teachers Employing Culturally Responsive Educational Technology to Increase Reading and Academic Success of ELLs in Guam.”  Dr. George and Dr. B are to be commended for being instrumental in guiding me in every chapter of my dissertation and the final oral defense presentation.  Saina Ma’åse’!

Prayers for Neni Glenn

Si Yu’os Ma’ase’ for all the love, prayers, and support for Neni Glenn.  He no longer has a fever and was just recently discharged from the hospital.  God is good!  🙏🙏🙏❤️