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Visibility & Windows CoveringsMaternity & Convalescent Leave

Policy Cont’dPage 2

YSF Marketing ToolkitKIT Materials Ready to Order

Navy CYP GoWifi Promo Code Update

Navy Teens Selected as State Military Youth of the Year

Youth Guests at Recreational Programs

Page 3Lakeshore Games & Materials

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Cont’dMilitaryChildCare.com

Teaching Strategies Gold UpdatesPage 5

Military Extension Internship Program

Free Memberships for Military Families

Increased Security on Bases & CDH Flags

Page 65th Annual Education Partnership Award Ceremony, JS2S Program

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In July 2015 the Department of Navy revised the maternity and convalescent leave policy for active duty Marines and Sailors authorizing commanding officers to grant up to 126 days of convalescent leave to a service Member who has given birth. The service member is not required to use all of the leave in a single block of time, but it must be used within the first year of the child’s birth. With the signing of the new policy a few questions have surfaced surrounding the CYP Leave policies. It is important to note the new, extended maternity leave authorization does not impact

current CYP policy. Parents receive a two-week vacation discount annually and anything beyond that will require families to pay their weekly fee to hold their space. If a family has older children and intend to take the extended time off during their convalescent leave and want to remove their children from care at that time, they may choose to dis-enroll and go back through the waiting list process based on their priority status (e.g. dual, single, working spouse, etc.). As always, if a family cannot afford their child care fees they may request a financial hardship waiver.

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REVISED DEPARTMENT OF NAVY MATERNITY & CONVALESCENT LEAVE POLICY

August 2015

A quarterly newsletter created for the

Navy Child & Youth Programs, a CNIC

quality of life program.

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We are excited to announce that the CYP E-Library has migrated to a new site. As a reminder, the new link is https://elibrary.cnic-n9portal.net/ You may notice a few new features to the CYP E-Library, so we have prepared a video to walk you through the changes. The video can be found under the “What’s New” section on the homepage.

If you have any problems accessing the site or have any questions, you may send an email inquiry via the Contact Us site on the E-Library or send to terri.dietrich@navy.mil (Terri Dietrich, CNIC CYP Outreach Coordinator).

NEW FEATURES TO THE E-LIBRARY

The protection of both children participating and professionals working in Child and Youth Programs is a priority in the design of CYP facilities. A key consideration when setting up environments is open visual access, which has been found to be a deterrent to the occurrence of child abuse incidents. The following excerpts from OPNAV 1700.9E, “Child Abuse Prevention” Chapter 15, address visibility:

OPNAV 1700.9E 15.1.f.2 – states: “All areas, except bathrooms for staff and patrons five years and up, shall have a window, vision panel, or other means of visual access to allow viewing. Closets that are not possible for an adult or child to enter do not need a vision panel. Places and opportunities for removing children from the view of others shall be limited.”

OPNAV 1700.9E 15.1.f.3 - states: “There shall be no artwork, draperies, or blinds placed over windows that impede viewing”.

OPNAV 1700.9E 15.1.f.6 – states: “No rooms shall be completely darkened during periods when children are present in the building, including nap time. This includes closets and unoccupied rooms where visual access is required. This does not include closets where it is not possible for an adult or child to enter.”

Clear visual access through both interior and exterior windows assist in preventing child abuse issues. Windows provide visual access in the CYP environment and must not be obstructed by artwork, draperies, or blinds that prevent the staffs’ ability to view areas where children/youth are present. Exterior windows are specifically designed to assist staff during transition times from playgrounds to activity rooms and to alert staff to unauthorized persons in the area by providing a clear viewpoint to the outside. Facility design of exterior windows can be a challenge when balancing visual access with the concern of extreme light and heat in some areas. Fortunately, new products are on the market, which are made of perforated material that allow visual access and provide a barrier to direct sunlight.

Additionally, the Facility Criteria, Navy and Marine Corps Child Development Centers, FC 4-470-14N 1 dated April 2014 is required to be used by all Navy CYP programs in the planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization of Child Development Centers. This document can also be used as a resource in the design of SAC and YP facilities. The following excerpt is from this document:

Chapter 3, Paragraph 3-3.2.4.2 – “If interior shades are used for daylighting control, use shade with 5% perforation opening, color to be medium to dark value, and child safety cords. Shades must not extend below 48 in. (1220 mm) above finished floor in child activity rooms.”

Additional specification guidance for shades includes using Green Guard for sustainability of the product and Micro ban and PVC free to assist with reducing mold. Products should also meet the requirements of California Tech Bulletin 19 and NFPA 701 and have a slim-line window mount where possible.

The following links are provided to help directors identify companies that sell products that meet these properties: MechoShade & Draper Inc.

Visual samples of these shades can be viewed at the following links: MechoShade & Draper Inc.

Programs are encouraged to review current environments and identify mini-blinds or draperies that impede both indoor and outdoor vision. Window coverings that do not allow for visual access or meet the criteria above should be replaced with an appropriate product. If funding is not available for immediate replacement, a NAF grant with justification can be submitted through the appropriate chain of command to CNIC to request funding. Prior to purchasing any new products and to ensure compliance of the technical requirements, the statement of work should be submitted to Lorie Boyd at CNIC for review. Lorie can be contacted at lorie.boyd@navy.mil or COM – 901-874-6700 or DSN – 882-6700.

VISIBILITY & WINDOWS COVERINGS

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Please note, a family has the ability to adjust their “date care needed” to accommodate their leave schedule at any time while on the waitlist. Refer to the MCC Waitlist Management Guide on instructions of how to assist the families if requested.

Available spaces should always be filled based on the date that the parent chooses as their “date care needed” with spaces never being left open or unpaid. It is against Navy CYP policy to hold spaces open and unpaid. If a family chooses to remain on maternity leave longer than previously scheduled, assist the family in adjusting the “date care needed” and then offer the space to the next family on the waitlist. The new policy will not require any exceptions to the hourly care policy. If you have any questions surrounding the CYP Leave policy or adjusting the “date care needed,” please contact Terri Dietrich at 202-433-2912.

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In accordance with the Navy YSF Program Assessment marketing recommendations, marketing flyers are now available on the CYP E-Library for all five (5) Core Service Areas of the YSF Program. Toolkits are available for Youth programming activities as well as Teen programming activities. The intent behind the toolkits is to create a standardized look and feel for the YSF Program across the enterprise so that our Navy families will become familiar with the materials and recognize offered programming as Navy YSF opportunities.

The Sports, Fitness, Health & Nutrition, Outdoor Recreation, and Motor Skill Development Core Service Areas each have a toolkit for both Youth and Teens. The toolkits are complete with a flyer template, instructions, and additional pictures. Fields are available on the flyer template to

customize information such as registration date, start date, ages, and programming contact information. Additional pictures are available to change out the flyer background to keep the flyers fresh and appealing from season to season, or activity to activity. Begin using the Navy YSF flyers today to market your on-base baseline and locally selected programming opportunities.

You can find the toolkits on the E-Library by searching various ways. You can search according to the topic; for example, “Baseball,” or you can simply search “Flyer” or “Toolkit.” Once you choose your search topic, remember you can always refine your search on the left hand side of the screen. The toolkits are categorized as follows:

• Program Type: Youth Programs• Document Type: Toolkit (Photos)• Subject: Marketing & Communications

If you have any questions or need any assistance developing the flyers, please contact info@navygetfit.com.

NAVY TEENS SELECTED AS STATE MILITARY YOUTH OF THE YEAR

An Inclusion Information for Parents Brochure is now available to all CYP Programs. This informative brochure provides families with an overview of the services provided through CYP, an introduction to our inclusion policies, and the partners we collaborate with to support families of children with and without disabilities.

Additionally, programs can continue to order KIT informational booklets, communication journals, and Support Center postcards as needed as an additional resource for Navy CYP Professionals.

CYP Directors can order the Inclusion Information for Parents Brochure and additional inclusion resources at http://www.tfaforms.com/341435.

KIDS INCLUDED TOGETHER (KIT) MATERIALS ARE READY TO ORDER

Navy Child and Youth Programs is proud to announce that the following Navy teens have been selected as their respective State Military Youth of the Year:

• Ray Duncan from CFA Yokosuka, Asia Military Youth of the Year• Frank Bulnes from NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Military Youth of the Year• Jayla Bradley from NAS Pensacola, Florida Military Youth of the Year• Welsey Baldueza from SB New London, Connecticut Military Youth of the

Year• Anne-Tonie Case from JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii Military Youth of

the Year

Congratulations to these teens and a huge thank you to the programs and mentors that helped to make this happen!

AVAILABLE NOW: YOUTH SPORTS & FITNESS MARKETING TOOLKIT

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YOUTH GUESTS AT RECREATIONAL PROGRAMSAs a reminder, Youth guests are allowed access to recreational programs (i.e. Teen programs, Community Event, and RSAP); however, youth guests are not authorized in custodial care programs (i.e. SAC programs). A guest is defined as a youth that is either a relative or close family friend of a registered, eligible youth, who meets the age requirements of the YP. In order to participate in the Navy YP and its organized activities, the guest must have a completed registration form signed by his/her legal guardian. Guests must be officially sponsored and accompanied by an eligible youth. A guest may not access any program activity alone.

All Navy CYP Child Development Centers (CDC), School-Age Care (SAC), and Teen Program facilities that have access to the GoWifi network must use the updated promo code to gain free access to the Navy’s GoWifi network. The updated promo code can be found on the CYP E-Library.

REMINDER: NAVY CYP GOWIFI PROMO CODE UPDATE

Due in thanks to OSD funding, CNIC (N926) has centrally ordered various Lakeshore games and materials for all Child Development Centers (CDC) preschool classrooms, Group Homes, and School-Age Care (SAC)

Programs. Installations can expect to receive their shipments in the next 30-60 days. Please plan accordingly for delivery, storage, and distribution.

CDC Program Allocations – Each CDC program preschool classroom and 24/7 Centers will be provided with one (1) Language & Literacy and one (1) Arts & Creative Pack.

SAC Program Allocations – Each SAC program is provided two (2) Game Variety Pack, two (2) Arts & Creative Pack, and two (2) Language & Literacy Pack. Installations with multiple SAC facilities will be provided an additional allocation of Lakeshore games and materials to accommodate all SAC program facilities.

CDC Programs – Upon receipt of your shipment, please contact leslie.carter@navy.mil. SAC Programs – Upon receipt of your shipment, please contact brent.a.edwards@navy.mil.

For any questions, please contact your program-specific POC. Please see the below table for inventory purposes. All games and materials can be viewed at www.lakeshorelearning.com.

LAKESHORE GAMES & MATERIALS INCOMING TO CYP PROGRAMS

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• 2 packs Manila Drawing Paper 9”x12”

• 2 packs White Drawing Paper 9”x12”

• 2 packs Asst Color Construction Paper 9”x12”

• 2 packs Newsprint Easel Paper

• 2 packs Red Baseline Ruled Newsprint Paper

• 1 Class pack Large Crayons – 600 crayons in 12 colors

• 1 Class pack Washable Broad Tip Markers – 200 markers in 8 colors

• 1 Class pack Washable Fine Tip Markers – 200 markers in 10 colors

• 1 pack of 8 Write & Wipe Markers – Broad Tip

• 1 pack of 8 Write & Wipe Markers – Thin Line

• 2 boxes of 12 Colored Pencils

• 2 boxes of 12 Standard #2 Pencils

• 1 gallon Blue Washable Liquid Tempera

• 1 gallon Red Washable Liquid Tempera

• 1 gallon Yellow Washable Liquid Tempera

• 1 gallon Green Washable Liquid Tempera

• 1 gallon White Washable Liquid Tempera

• 1 gallon Black Washable Liquid Tempera

• 6 ea Paint Pumps• 2 sets of 10 No-Spill Paint

Cups• 1 ea Washable Watercolor set• 1 set of 30 All-Purpose

Paintbrushes• 1 ea Big Barrel of Art

Sponges• 1 gallon School Glue• 1 dozen Glue Sticks• 10 ea Blunt-tip Scissors• 1 ea Classroom Clay &

Dough Designer Kit• 1 ea Non-Hardening

Modeling Clay Bucket• 1 ea Jumbo Chalk Bucket• 1 set Alphabet Giant

Stampers – Uppercase• 1 set Alphabet Giant

Stampers – Lowercase• 2 sets Giant Washable Color

Ink Pads• 1 set Number Painters• 1 set Designer Rollers• 1 ea Motorized Spin Art

Center• 2 ea Classroom Collage Box• 5 ea Adjustable Aprons• 2 ea 30” x 72 “ Rectangular

Table Cover• 1 set Color Chalk (100 pcs)

ARTS & CREATIVE PACK (CDC)• 2 packs Manila Drawing

Paper 9”x12”• 2 packs White Drawing Paper

9”x12”• 2 packs Asst Color

Construction Paper 9”x12”• 2 packs Newsprint Easel

Paper• 2 packs Red Baseline Ruled

Newsprint Paper• 1 pack Super Bright

Tagboard• 1 Class pack Large Crayons

– 600 crayons in 12 colors• 1 Class pack Washable

Broad Tip Markers – 200 markers in 8 colors

• 1 Class pack Washable Fine Tip Markers – 200 markers in 10 colors

• 1 pack of 8 Write & Wipe Markers – Broad Tip

• 1 pack of 8 Write & Wipe Markers – Thin Line

• 2 boxes of 12 Colored Pencils

• 2 boxes of 12 Standard #2 Pencils

• 1 gallon Blue Washable Liquid Tempera

• 1 gallon Red Washable Liquid Tempera

• 1 gallon Yellow Washable Liquid Tempera

• 1 gallon Green Washable Liquid Tempera

• 1 gallon White Washable Liquid Tempera

• 1 gallon Black Washable Liquid Tempera

• 6 ea Paint Pumps• 2 sets of 10 No-Spill Paint

Cups• 1 ea Washable Watercolor set• 1 set of 30 All-Purpose

Paintbrushes• 1 ea Big Barrel of Art

Sponges• 1 gallon School Glue• 1 dozen Glue Sticks• 10 ea Pointed-tip Scissors• 1 set Beads from Around the

World• 1 set of Yam Laces with Tips• 1 ea Classroom Clay &

Dough Designer Kit• 1 ea Non-Hardening

Modeling Clay Bucket• 1 ea Jumbo Chalk Bucket• 1 pack 100 pcs Color Chalk• 1 set Alphabet Giant

Stampers – Uppercase• 1 set Alphabet Giant

Stampers – Lowercase• 2 sets Giant Washable Color

Ink Pads• 1 set Number Painters• 1 set Designer Rollers• 1 ea Motorized Spin Art

Center• 2 ea Classroom Collage Box• 5 ea Adjustable Aprons

ARTS & CREATIVE PACK (SAC)

• Candyland• Scrabble Jr• Original Memory Game• Chutes and ladders

• Connect Four• Sorry• Popomatic Trouble• Guess Who

• All Around Town Sorting Game

• Fire Station Dalmation Early Math Game

• Name that Word Vocabulary Game

• Space Station Sight Word Game

GAME VARIETY PACK

LAKESHORE GAMES & MATERIALS INCOMING TO CYP PROGRAMS continued

• 1 set of 10 Learn to Print Write & Wipe Boards

• 1 set of 4 Black Write & Wipe Markers• 1 set of 10 Write & Wipe Erasers• 1 ea Alphabet Sorting Kit• 1 set Jumbo Magnetic Letters – Uppercase• 1 set Jumbo Magnetic Letters – Lowercase• 1 set Magnetic Numbers & Counters• 1 set Magnetic Write & Wipe Sentence

Strips• 1 set Rhyming Sounds Match-ups• 1 ea Tell-A-Story Game• 1 ea Rhyming Match-ups• 1 ea Fill-in-the-Blank Phonics Stamps• 1 ea Magnetics Word Building Board• 1 set of Chalk Lapboards• 1 set of Chalk• 1 ea Eraser• 1 ea About Today Activity Calendar• 1 set Word Building Blocks• 1 set Tactile Alphabet Match-ups• 1 set Tactile Number Match-ups• 2 ea Ready to Write! Prompt Box• 1 ea Bananagram Game• 1 ea Scrabble Jr. Game• 1 ea Boggle Jr. Game• 1 ea Jr. Apples to Apples Game

LANGUAGE & LITERACY PACK (CDC)

• 1 set of 10 Learn to Print Write & Wipe Boards

• 1 set of 4 Black Write & Wipe Markers• 1 set of 10 Write & Wipe Erasers• 1 ea Alphabet Sorting Kit• 1 set Jumbo Magnetic Letters – Uppercase• 1 set Jumbo Magnetic Letters – Lowercase• 1 set Magnetic Numbers & Counters• 1 set Magnetic Write & Wipe Sentence

Strips• 1 set Pop & Match Phonics Stamps• 1 ea Tell-A-Story Game• 1 ea Fill-in-the-Blank Phonics Stamps• 1 ea Magnetics Word Building Board• 1 ea Fast or Last: Dictionary Skills Game• 1 ea Vocabulary Bingo Library• 1 set of 10 Chalk Library• 1 set of Chalk Lapboards• 1 set of Chalk• 1 ea Eraser• 1 ea About Today Activity Calendar• 2 ea Ready to Write! Prompt Box• 1 set Word Building Blocks• 1 set Tactile Alphabet Match-ups• 1 set Tactile Number Match-ups• 1 ea Bananagram Game• 1 ea Scrabble Jr. Game• 1 ea Boggle Jr. Game• 1 ea Jr. Apples to Apples Game

LANGUAGE & LITERACY PACK (SAC)

MILITARYCHILDCARE.COMMilitaryChildCare.com is a secure Department of Defense website that provides a single gateway for families to find comprehensive information on military-operated or military-approved child care programs worldwide. With MilitaryChildCare.com, families can conduct a customized search for a wide range of child care options, request care across services, submit unlimited requests for care, and remain on waitlists for a preferred program even after being offered care by another program.

MilitaryChildCare.com is in the third quarter of the DOD global roll out. With approximately 40 Navy installations currently using MCC over 60 percent of Navy families are utilizing the request for care site. Families can search the website, https://militarychildcare.com.

By improving and simplifying the child care search process, MilitaryChildCare.com helps families make advanced and informed decisions about their child care needs.

An introduction to MilitaryChildCare.com can be found at http://youtu.be/FN1tH-brly8

TEACHING STRATEGIES GOLD UPDATESThe last required checkpoint season in Teaching Strategies GOLD ended and a friendly reminder on a few reports that may be helpful as CDC programs are preparing for the new checkpoint season:

Documentation by Objective/Dimension Report: This helps you analyze any gaps you currently have in documentation. Run this report and make a plan to gather documentation in any areas that you have missed or additional documentation for any child you still have questions about.

Assessment Status Report: This can show you how far along you are in entering checkpoint levels. It’s best to run this about a week before the end of the checkpoint period, a few days before, and once after the checkpoint period has ended to make sure you have completed finalizing all needed areas.

For more information, refer to the Checkpoint section of the Teacher’s Quick Start Guide (after logging into GOLD).

If you are struggling with collecting documentation, please refer to Chapter 4 of your curriculum. Please reach out to the Teaching Strategies Technical Support team with questions at 866-736-5913 from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST Friday.

Reminder! Leslie Carter is now your CDC POC. She can be reached atLeslie.Carter@navy.mil

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CYP global communities hosted 16 Military Extension Internship Program (MEIP) Interns this summer. Interns are actively working to build professional experiences in real world settings and build competencies in their chosen career industry. Interns offer diverse backgrounds:

• Academic Knowledge (e.g., Human Development and Family Studies, Kinesiology with Recreation Emphasis, Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education)

• Academic Level (i.e., undergraduate, graduate, doctoral candidates), • Practical or Professional Experiences (e.g., student teaching, field experience, practicums,

private child care, military childcare)

It is critical for CYP Managers and Directors to build and maintain partnerships with local, regional, and non-traditional educational partners. This helps to remain abreast of emerging trends and best practices, and also capitalize on the talent of interns hosted.

Navy CYP Interns are placed with trained MEIP Mentors who coordinate field experiences within component programs to promote career exploration and foster professional development. Some interns return to colleges and universities to complete academic requirements or enroll in graduate programs post internship, others pursue careers with DoD Military Childcare. CNR Southwest – Point Loma hosted Catherine Simmons, University of Arizona, in Spring 2015. She successfully leveraged her internship and experience to launch a CYP Career with them this summer. For more about her experience, explore her Capstone.

MEIP alumni have become CYP Leaders, Teen Coordinators, YSF Coordinators, and T&Cs across the enterprise and continue to advance as CYP Professionals. Summer Internships began May 29 and conclude August 24. Spring MEIP Interns are:

Europe — Sigonella • Guynasha deWeever, University of Southern

Mississippi (Recreation: Therapeutic Recreation; Minor: Psychology)

• Shelby Burney, Stephen F. Austin State University (BS: Child Dev & Family Living/Special Education)

Hawaii — Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam • Stephanie Horan, Brigham Young University

(BS: Sociology/Psychology)• Tamar Kaplan, University of Arizona (BA:

Psychology, Family Studies, & Human Development)

Japan — Sasebo Michelle Ruan, University of Illinois-Champaign Urbana (BA: Human Development & Family Studies, Emphasis: Child Development)

Mid-Atlantic — NAS Oceana Samantha Mileti, Key Stone College (BA Secondary Ed: Mathematics)

Mid-Atlantic — JEB Little Creek Fort StoryQuaniqua “Mone’t” Jones, East Tennessee State University (M.ED; BA Child Dev & Family Support)

Naval District Washington — NSA Annapolis• Kate Gickling, Townson University (English/

Secondary Education)

Naval District Washington — NSA Annapolis continued• Carly Jones, Kansas State University

(English/Secondary Education)• Naval District Washington — Bethesda CDC• Meridith Jones, University of North Carolina

at Chapel Hill (Ph.D. Early Childhood, Special Ed, & Literacy)

Northwest — NS EverettBrittany Smathers, Washington State University (BA: Human Development and Women Studies)

Singapore — Singapore Area CoordinatorJoye Smittick, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (BA: 4-8 Science Education)

Southeast — NSB Kings Bay CYPSamantha Brett, Kentucky Wesleyan College (BS: Middle Grades Ed: LBD, Mathematics)

Southeast — NAS PensacolaAshley Creft, University of South Carolina (Masters in Social Work)

Southeast — NSA Panama CityBrittany Sutton, University of Alabama (Human Development & Family Studies – Child Life and Early Childhood Education)

Southwest — Key WestChristopher White, Kentucky State University (BA: Child Development and Family Relations)

MILITARY EXTENSION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

FREE MEMBERSHIPS FOR MILITARY FAMILIESBGCAMission Youth Outreach – access to programs at local Boys and Girls Clubs. Check out the “Meet Our Partners” Brochure

Sittercity.com Sittercity.com - access to in-home services database that includes child care, pet sitting, elder care and more. www.Sittercity.com/dod

Tutor.com Tutor.com – access to professional tutors for help with homework, study prep, resume writing, and more. http://www.tutor.com/military-programs

INCREASED SECURITY ON BASES & CDH FLAGSWith the increased threat level at most installations across the Navy, CDH Homes located off the installation will not be required to display the CDH Flag in front of the home until the threat conditions return to Alpha. If there are any questions regarding this information please contact CDH POC Deborah Enright at Deborah.enright@navy.mil

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PANAMA CITY, Fla – Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA PC) and Bay District Schools enjoy a great partnership. On June 9, the Navy base held their 5th Annual Education Partnership Award Ceremony. The ceremony recognized military members and civilian employees, from all of the tenant commands on base, who have volunteered ten or more hours in any education-related work for the 2014-15 school year. This included a wide array of efforts such as participation in Klothes for Kids, helping with field trips or school events, the Three Rivers Science Fair, the Science Brothers outreach program, mentoring, Lego/robot teams, the Junior Achievement program, and sweat efforts like pressure cleaning, painting, moving furniture, and landscaping. In total, these volunteers and mentors served over 3,000 hours and impacted approximately 8,400 students this school year in Bay District Schools.

NSA PC School Liaison Officer, Ms. Lynda Brown said, “Military families face many obstacles and problems in the education of their children and need educators who have their best interest at heart. Having understanding people who care is absolutely vital in meeting the educational needs and overall well-being of our military-dependent children in school, and this ceremony recognizes the best area educators, who are making a difference in the lives of our military dependent children.”

Several area educators received an Education Appreciation Award for going the extra mile to meet the unique educational challenges of military families. These educators were nominated by parents of military-dependent children or their school’s administrators because they demonstrated a true concern for the well-being of military students and have impacted their educational lives in a positive manner. One such educator is Ms. Janet Bailey, who is a guidance counselor at Breakfast Point Academy and

helps new military-dependent students through this difficult transition by serving as the sponsor of the Junior Student 2 Student, or JS2S, program at her school.

“Military families move an average of every 2.9 years, and most military-dependent children will attend six to nine different schools from kindergarten through grade twelve. Needless to say, this causes a great deal of stress on the children,” said Ms. Brown.

Ms. Bailey and several student leaders first attended the JS2S training that was provided by the U.S. Navy through the Military Child Education Coalition, and then they initiated the program at their school. New students are paired up with JS2S members who introduce them to the school campus, help them make new friends, and teach them about the area. Attending the ceremony with Ms. Bailey were three of the JS2S members who helped to make all of this happen: Carsen Prater, Alayna Fowler, and Seth Ward.

While recognizing Ms. Bailey and her JS2S students, Ms. Brown thanked them for their efforts to help new students feel welcome and adjust well to their new surroundings.

More than 50 mentors, volunteers and educators were recognized today for their work and Bay County School District’s superintendent was on hand to help honor them.

“Supporting military dependents who attend our schools is of utmost importance,” said Superintendent Bill Husfelt. “Teachers, with the support of our administrators and staff throughout our school district, recognize the special challenges for those who serve in the military and we understand that it is the entire family who serves.”

5TH ANNUAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP AWARD CEREMONY, JS2S PROGRAM

150609-N-TI693-047 NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY PANAMA CITY Fla. (June 9, 2015) – Ms. Janet Bailey from Breakfast Point Academy receives an Education Partnership Award for her work with the Junior Student to Student program. Attending the ceremony with Ms. Bailey were three of her JS2S members. From left to right are: NSA PC Commanding Officer Cmdr. Christopher Serow, Ms. Janet Bailey, Carsen Prater, Alayna Fowler, Seth Ward and Bay District Schools Superintendent Bill Husfelt. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Fred Gray IV.

PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS

QUESTIONS? CONTACT USCDCLeslie Carter901-874-6693 leslie.carter@navy.mil

CDHDeborah Enright901-233-3278deborah.enright@navy.mil

SAC/TEEN/YOUTH SPORTSBrent Edwards503-453-9448 brent.a.edwards@navy.mil

OUTREACH/MFLC/E-Library Terri Dietrich202-433-2912terri.dietrich@navy.mil

CAREER DEVELOPMENTRikki Leigh901-874-6692 rikki.leigh@navy.mil

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSAshley Sturmasturm@psu.edu

FACILITIESLorie Boyd901-874-6700lorie.boyd@navy.mil

INSPECTIONSJanie Heisner901-600-9538janie.heisner@navy.mil

K12 EDUCATIONChuck Clymer202-433-0519chuck.clymer@navy.mil

TRAINING & IMPLEMENTATION Maryann Coutino901-874-6920maryann.coutino@navy.mil

WANT TO CONTRIBUTE?Send us your story highlights and photos! Be sure to include the basics such as who, what, when, where and why. We’re always looking for ways to share our stories through various media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter or even the Quarterly Communicator. Email all information to Ashley Sturm at asturm@psu.edu.

• Navy CYP Come Grow With Us! Gardening Initiative

• Navy CYP Professionals• Navy CYP Youth Sponsorship• Navy Teen Council • Navy Teen Summer Camp

Scholarship Program

@NavyTeenSCSP

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Photo: Rota’s Youth Center used paint and creativity to make the Youth Center a more welcoming environment. Great work and thank you for your photo submission.

Photo: Rota’s photo display to honor the occasion. Thanks to all of our programs for your efforts to celebrate Month of the Military Child.