Congratulations Latte Tones and Julia!

Kudos to the Latte Tones aka UOG University Singers for their amazing finale concert tonight!  Congratulations, Julia, on your special recognition for being one of the members whose name will be added to the plaque of honored University Singers.  We wish you continued success!

Completion of AUXLAMS Part A!

I completed Part A of the USCG AUXLAMS course this week!  I hope to finish Part B soon.  Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

AUXLAMS Graduation - April 2018, Huntington, West Virginia

Pictured L-R:  Cecilia Bethoney, AUXLAMS Instructor; Dr. Michael Brzezicki, AUXLAMS Instructor and Division Chief - Leadership Development Courses; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, AUXLAMS student/VFC/PA/CS - Guam Flotilla 140-02-24; and Duncan Wilkinson, DSO-MT 082.

Join us for the 2018 PIBBA Conference!

"Our Language & Culture are The Roots of Our Lives"

Hafa Adai! PIBBA International proudly announces that the 37th Annual International PIBBA Conference will be held June 25-29, 2018 in the beautiful island of Saipan, CNMI. We hope to see you there!

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Sponsored by: Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) International and CNMI 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.

Download Call for Presenters Form

Download Registration Form

Download Exhibit Form

Click here for more information on the hotel and car rental rates.

We are pleased to announce that PIBBA Conference participants will be given a special discount. However, you must present your conference registration form and make the reservation at your local United Airlines office during the travel period of June 18, 2018 to July 6, 2018. The travel must also be completed by July 6, 2018. When making a reservation, mention reference code GC1805. Click here to view details of the special United Airlines discount.

Please visit the PIBBA website  at http://pibbainternational.blogspot.com for more updates.

SI YU'OS MA'ASE'!

ESL Professional Development - March 19

Pictured L-R:  Cecilia Champion, ESL Coordinator & ESL Cadre Member; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, ESL Coordinator & ESL Cadre Member; Dr. Martha Trejo, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Trainer; Dawn Maka, ESL Teacher; and Lois T. Gumataotao, ESL Teacher.

Congratulations, Kinny, for singing the U.S. National Anthem and Guam Hymn with much pride during this year’s Special Olympics!  We are also proud of you for winning the gold medal in the 100 meter RW and silver medal in the softball event!  Biba Inarajan Middle School!  You and your teammates were awesome!

Congratulations AUX-04 C-School Class!

AUX-04 C-School Class - Charleston, SC, March, 2018

Congratulations AUX-12 C-School Class!

AUX-12 C-School Class - Orlando, FL, August 2017

IRA March 2018 Newsletter

IslanderView - February 2018

Visit:  

https://view.joomag.com/islanderview-digital-magazine-february-2018/0295617001518600568

IRA February 2018 Newsletter

Introducing - IslanderView, January 2018 Issue

Check out this month's IslanderView 2018 issue produced by Vera Dela Cruz -
https://view.joomag.com/islanderview-digital-magazine-january-2018/0802377001517149453?short  Enjoy!

PIBBA Presentation and Conversation with Dr. Ellen - Jan. 27

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from around the Pacific! May the year 2018 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

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

Congratulations PIBBA Guam Officers!

PIBBA Guam held its election on December 30, 2017.  Congratulations to our newly-elected and re-elected PIBBA Guam Officers!

Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; Lois Taitano Gumataotao, Secretary; Joey Franquez, Historian; Mye Ganan-Flores, Treasurer; and Joey Leon Guerrero, Vice-President.  Not pictured is Rosa Salas Palomo, President.

Apply to become a PIBBA Guam member!

Click on the form above to download the PIBBA Guam membership form. Please note that you will have to fill out both forms. The second form is for you to keep as a receipt. Membership will become official once payment is received in full.

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)

IslanderView is Back!

Join Vera Dela Cruz in her meaningful postings with the reactivation of the IslanderView online publication!  You can view her entries at https://islanderviewbyveradc.blogspot.com.  Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

NABE Acceptance

It is always an honor when my conference proposals are accepted.  It would be an even greater honor for me to represent GDOE's ESL Program at the 47th Annual NABE Conference. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving 2017 with the Familia!

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'!

Annual Community Book Fair - Nov. 18

Join us for IRA's Annual Community Book Fair on Saturday, November 18, 2017!

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Venue: Agana Shopping Center

November 2017 Guam Council IRA Newsletter

Click here to view the November 2017 Guam Council IRA newsletter.

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, and God Bless the USA! HAPPY VETERANS DAY!

Image source:  Jerry Trimble Helicopters

Biba Kumpleanos Faust!

Biba Kumpleanos to our first prince in the familia!  God bless you always, Fausto!  Hu guaiya hao! 🎂 😘 😇🎈