December 2016 Guam Council IRA Newsletter

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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!

November 2016 Guam Council IRA Newsletter

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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 VETERAN'S DAY!

ESSA guidance for teachers

The U.S. DOE recently offered guidelines for the newest reauthorization of the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA. This blueprint focuses on helping teachers perform better, and in turn helping their students do the same. That means every student succeeds when their teachers succeed in their endeavors, too. The Department of Education plans to handhold the states and districts through the transition from the controversial No Child Left Behind Act to the ESSA.  READ MORE 

Source:  www.nabe.org

TRITON NIGHT AT THE CALVO FIELD HOUSE - Tonight at 5:30 p.m.

October Triton Alumni Luncheon

SBCS Literacy Presentation & More!

Today was a day filled with various activities, including my ESL services, Santa Barbara Catholic School literacy presentation, ESL Cadre meeting, and UOG composition calibration session. There's no doubt that it was meaningful, especially when I had the opportunity to conduct an interactive literacy workshop with the SBCS Faculty and Staff. They are an amazing group of educators who have the passion to make a difference! Kudos to the team!

The Amazing SBCS Team

Guam IRA October Meeting Snapshots

IRA Donation to LAC.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Guam IRA President and Dr. James Sellmann, Dean for the University of Guam's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

FestPac Literary Arts Publications Team receives certificates for their Local Voices presentation.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Verna Zafra, Simone Bollinger, Teresita "Terry" Perez, Dr. Monique Storie, and Johanna Salinas.

Biba Kumpleanos Nana & Tata!

Happy 25th Reunion NDHS Class of '91!

The Class of '91 Royal Sisters celebrated their 25th class reunion with a mass celebration at the Agana Cathedral Basilica, followed by a lunch gathering at the Meskla Bistro on Sunday, September 25, 2016.  Congratulations Royal Sisters!  God bless you all, and we'll see you at the next reunion!

29th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference - Nov. 18 & 19

2nd Annual 2016 Lantern Floating Ceremony Snapshots