NOVEMBER EVENTS 11: NO SCHOOL VETERANS DAY 16: PTO GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 17-18: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES 23: PTO SPIRIT STICK SALES 24-25: NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK Amelia Earhart Intermediate School Principal - Ms. Wendy Cooley Assistant Principal - Dr. Jason Federico From DSN: 634-1329 From Cell phone: 098-961-1329 Issue #11 November 11, 2016 SPECIALS SCHEDULE Monday: Day 4 (3rd) Day 1 (4th/5th) Tuesday: Day 5 (3rd) Day 2 (4th/5th) Wednesday: Day 1 (3rd) Day 3 (4th/5th) Thursday: Friday: No School for Students Parent/Teacher Conference No School for Students Parent/Teacher Conference NO SCHOOL FRIDAY November 11, 2016 MAIN OFFICE HOURS 0700 1600, M-F BELL SCHEDULE Warning Bell 0845 Tardy Bell 0850 Dismissal Bell 1500 Early Release Day (Tues) Dismissal Bell 1400 Great News!
Honoring AEIS Veterans Jason Federico, Sergeant, US Army 1997-2000 55B (ammunition specialist), we hand out everything but nuclear weapons. I was stationed in Fort Benning, GA, Johnston Atoll, and Fort Bragg, NC. Johnston Atoll has since been shut down and completely leveled...we were there to eradicate the US stock pile of chemical weapons. My time in service led to many things and there is no doubt in my mind that I would not be where I am today without the lessons learned from my time in the US ARMY. Victoria Spain, USAF May 77 to May 81. I worked at TMO (Traffic Management Office) in the outbound and travel sections. Kadena was my first base and I was suppose to be here for only eighteen months. Within the first month, I met my future husband. We got married a year and a half later and I requested an extension twice to stay on Okinawa. Well, the rest is history. My eighteen months has turned into thirty-eight years. Lynn Duplon, US Navy August 1985-1989 My first duty station was at Cubi Point in the Philippines. My second duty station was at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, in Washington, D.C. I trained as Medical Photographer, and responded to World Wide Mass Casualties in the United States and Overseas. I assisted with the documented autopsies throughout my four years of active duty. In my spare time I attended college, and finished my teaching degree. The military was my stepping stone into DoDDS. Here I am...with 26 years behind me as DoDDS Teacher. :) The best is yet to come!
Honoring AEIS Veterans Tracy L. Bender, 3rd Grade Teacher, MSgt. USAF, Retired - 2008 Tracy L. Bender is a 3rd Grade General Education Teacher for Amelia Earhart Intermediate School, Department of Defense Education Activity, Kadena Air Base, Japan. She is responsible for the education and welfare of approximately 20 students annually. Sergeant Bender entered the Air Force in September of 1986 from her home in St Paul, Minnesota. Her career includes diverse assignments as a Communication and Navigation Systems Craftsman, performer for Tops in Blue, Field Training Detachment Instructor, Specialist Section Chief, Flightline Expediter, and KC-135 Production Superintendent. Michael Scarborough, US Navy 1990-1998 I am a First Gulf War veteran of the US Navy (1990-1998). I served 7 years active service and 1 year inactive reserve for a total of 8 years. (Oct. 1990 - Dec. 1990) Boot Camp, Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA (Dec. 1990 - Mar. 1991) Aviation Ordnance A1 School, Millington, TN (Mar. 1991 - May 1991) F-14A Armament Systems, NAS Miramar, San Diego, CA (May 1991 - Sept. 1995) Fighter Squadron 213, NAS Miramar, San Diego, CA (Sept. 1995 - Oct. 1997) Station Weapons, NAS Miramar, San Diego, CA
Honoring AEIS Veterans Robert McNeace, 0-3, USAF 1979-1993 I was in the air force and worked as a communications electronics officer after my eight month technical school at Kessler AFB in Biloxi, MS. My following assignments were at Luke AFB, March AFB, Homestead AFB, Dharhan, Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield and Strom (for seven months, six days, and 19 hours), and MacDill AFB. Timothy Winans, US Air Force Served in in the Inspectors General s General's Office. This This photo photo was was taken in in Abu Nakhlah, Southwest of of Doha, Qatar..
Kadena Parent Teacher Conferences
School Lunch Menu Nov 14 Nov 18 (Subject to change) 14 15 16 17 18 A: Breaded Chicken on a bun B: Ham & Cheese Sandwich C: Chicken Cesar Salad w/ Croutons Veggies Seasoned Corn Fruit Peaches Pineapple Tidbits A: Philly Cheese Steak B: Macaroni & Cheese C: Cheese Salad w/ Carrot Bread Veggies Green Beans Fruit Apples Mandarin Oranges A: Spaghetti & Marina Sauce w/ Dinner Rolls B: Chicken Nuggets w/ Dinner Rolls C: Cobb Salad w/ Zucchini Bread Veggies Sweet Potato Wedges Fruit Apple Sauce Oranges No School No School Mackin EBooks Does your child loathe reading? Does he/she love to read? Well, we have great news for all types of readers! Now your child has access to over 1300 Ebooks through a wonderful site called MackinVia! They may select books based upon interests, Lexile Levels, subjects, as well and download them on their ipads, Kindles, and more! Go to https://www.mackin.com/corp/services/digital-3/mackinvia/ to view tutorials and find out how this resource can enhance your child s academic life! Your child received a bookmark this week stating how to access Ebooks as well their username and password. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Mrs. McGinty, Information Specialist IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL AEIS VOLUNTEERS Volunteer paperwork has changed for both specified and unspecified (line of sight) volunteers. Please stop by the front office to pick up a packet and update your paperwork if you volunteer in the school.
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Art News!! The 4 th and 5 th graders are finishing up the Great Wave inspired artwork with the help of visiting artist Mr. Fred King. 3 rd Grade did some awesome pumpkin still life pieces inspired by Paul Cezanne Coming up next is weaving and clay projects. If you would like to come in and help with either please do. My door is always open and help is always welcomed. In-School Field Trip with Artist in Residence Jorge Itokazu When: November 28 th - Dec. 4 th (during the regular art class) Where: Art classroom at AEIS What: Each student will create a unique pottery piece under the instruction of Jorge Itokazu. PTO Donation of 300 yen (or $3) per student to defray the extra cost of materials (Please send this donation to the PTO, but please note that a donation is not required for your child to participate, the donation can be placed in an envelope and dropped to the office to be placed in the PTO box.) Jorge Itokazu is a renowned local potter with over 30 years of experience, including regular pottery classes at Kadena Arts and Crafts as well as 17 years teaching DoDEA students. PTO sponsors this special opportunity for our students to make their own pottery pieces that reflect the Okinawan culture. After firing and glazing, these pieces will be returned to the students. REMEMBER THE AIR FORCE ART CONTEST go to: www.myairforcelife.com/artcontest
We have Box Top Winners! 3rd Grade - Mrs. Schneider and Mr. Vieitez 4th Grade - Ms. Weicht 5th Grade - Mrs. Collins PTO will be selling Spirits Sticks at Lunch Every Wednesday in November