StrongFamilyVol. 4, No. 2 February 2012 Camp -Humphreys, Republic of Korea

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Inside This Months Issue:Army Community Services

New SKIES Classes

Money Matter$Parent Date Night Info.

PAC... What’s in it for me?

Youth Sports

Especially For Newcomers ( ACS )

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Army Community Service, Camp HumphreysFebruary 2012

Calender by ProgramArmy Volunteer Corps & Army Family Action Plan (753-3266) Feb 3 @1000 Volunteer Professional Development Training, ACS Feb 3 @ 1130 ACs Volunteer Recognition, ACS Feb 13 @ 1000 Volunteer OPOC Training, FRC Feb 23 @ 1300 VMIS Training, FRC

Army Family Team Building & Deployment Readiness (753-7439) Feb 1 @ 0930 Key Caller Training, ACS Feb 3 @ 0930 NEO Preparation Training for Family Members, ACS Feb 9 @ 0900 Family Readiness Support Assistant Training, ACS Feb 10 @ 0830 Enlisted/First Sergeant Spouse seminar, FRC Feb 13 @ 0900 AFTB Level 2 (Part 1), ACS Feb 14 @ 0900 AFTB Level 2 (Part 2), ACS Feb 15 @ 0900 AFTB Level 2 (Part 3), ACS Feb 16 @ 0830 Family Readiness Group Training, ACS Feb 17@ 0900 AFTB Concept Block- What’s in it for me, ACS Feb 17 @ 0900 Care Team’s Training, ACS Feb 22 @ 0900 RESET- Return and Reunion for Families, ACS Feb 28 @ 1130 AFTB Professional Development, ACS Feb 29 @ 1000 FRG Meet &Greet, ACS

Exceptional Family Member Program (753-6277) Feb 1 @ 1330 Respite Care Seminar @ ACS Feb 8 @ 1730 Aqua Fit Gym Time @ Super Gym Feb 14 @ 1100 A to Z EFMP Self Help Support Group @ FRC Feb 15 @ 1000 EFMP Coffee Social @ Starbucks Feb 20 @ 1030 EFMP Respite Care On-Line Training & Providers Package Review @ ACS Feb 21 @ 1830 Free Bowling Night @ Strike Zone

Offered upon Request Childbirth Class for February, 753-6287

Rear Detachment Commander Training, 753-7439Pre Deployment Training, 753-7439

Checkbook and Debit Cards Management, 753-8403Cultural Mediation Services, 753-8804

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Master Resiliency TrainingCan’t make the four day class? Try our Friday morning MRT on for size!

24 FEB, 0830-1230 Module One: MRT Introduction Unit One: Resilience and the MRT Competencies Unit Two: Hunt the Good Stuff Module Two: Building Mental Toughness Unit One: Activating Events, Thoughts & the Consequence (ATC Model)

02 MAR, 0830-1230 Module Two: Building Mental Toughness Unit Two: Avoiding Thinking Traps Unit Three: Detect Icebergs 09 MAR, 0830-1230 Module Two: Building Mental Toughness Unit Four: Energy Management Unit Five: Problem Solving

16 MAR, 0830-1230 Module Two: Building Mental Toughness Unit Six: Put It in Perspective Unit Seven: Real-time Resilience

23 MAR, 0830-1230 Module Three: Building Character Strengths Unit One: Identify Strengths in Self and Others Unit Two: Use Strengths and Challenges

30 MAR 0830-1230 Module Four: Building Strong Relationships Unit One: Assertive Communication Unit Two: Active Constructive Responding and Praise Closing Thoughts and Big Themes

Family Advocacy Program (753-6252) Feb 1 @ 1000 Parents Children & Divorce- Separating and Adjusting, ACS Feb 1, 15, 22, 29 @ 1330 Anger & Stress Management E1-E4 @ ACS, Feb 2 @ 1000 Parenting 1-4 Year Olds - Children & Safety @ ACS Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 @ 1330 Anger & Stress Management E5-E9/Officers/Civilians, ACS Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 1330 Communication Skills Class, ACS Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 1530 New Leaders Mandatory Family Advocacy Program Brief, ACS Feb 8 @ 1000 Parenting 5-12 Year Olds – Internet Safety & Bullying, ACS Feb 15-17 @ 1800 Emergency Placement Family Training, ACS Feb 16 @ 1800 Single Parents Support Group- Home Alone Planning, ACS Feb 18 @ 0900 Emergency Placement Family Training, ACS Feb 21 @ 1730 The Marriage Garden, ACS

Additional offerings (753-8401)Feb 10 @ 1300-1500 Step by Step - How to Apply for CYSS NAF positions Using USAJOBS @ ACS Feb 15 @ 0900-1100 EEO/POSH Training (Non Supervisory) @ ACSFeb 15 @ 1330-1530 EEO/POSH Training (Supervisory) @ ACSFeb 28 @1300-1400 Steps to a Home Based Business @ ACS

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Director: Suzanne James 753-8401TTY Hearing Impaired 753-3081

Humphreys Main ACS Bldg. 311

TTY Hearing Impaired 753-3082Coordinator: Philip Chang 753-6522/8321

Humphreys ACS Family Readiness Center Bldg. 1127

Suwon ACS Bldg. 2200Bill Spearman 788-5024

TTY Hearing Impaired 788-4880

acs3@korea.army.milInformation & Referral 753-8401/6761

New Parent Support Program (753-6287) Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 @ 0900 Romp & Stomp, Zoeckler Gym Feb 6, 13, 27 @ 1000 Playgroup, Zoeckler Gym Feb 7, 21 @ 0630 Pregnancy /Postpartum PT, Super Gym Feb 16 @ 1300 Doctor Dad, ACS Feb 21 @ 1300 Breast feeding Basics, ACS Feb 23 @ 1200 Starting Baby on solids, ACS

Employment Readiness Program (753-8321) Feb 1 @ 1200 Lunch & Learn - Before Push Comes To Shove, FRC Feb 7 @ 0900 Creating a Winning Resume, FRC Feb 10 @ 1500 Professional Development, FRC Feb 14 @ 0900 Interview Magic, FRC Feb 17 @ 0900 Employment Opportunities for Newcomers, FRC Feb 22 @ 0900 Federal Resume Preparation, FRC

Relocation Readiness Program (753-8804/8318) Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 0930 Advanced English Language Instruction, ACS Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 1200 Lunch Box Learning About Korea, ACS Feb 1 @ 1330 Waiting Spouse Support Group, FRC Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 @1000 Korean Language class- Intermediate, ACS Feb 6, 13, 27 @ 0930 Basic English Language Instruction, ACS Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 @1000 Korean Language class- Basic, ACS Feb 7, 14, 22, 28 @ 0830 Newcomers Orientation, Super Gym Feb 10 @ 0930 International Marriage and Immigration Workshop, ACS Feb 15 @ 1330 Re-Entry Workshop, ACS Lobby Feb 17 @ 1300 ‘Be a Better Sponsor’ class, ACS Feb 28 @ 1500 International Spouses Exchange – Restaurants, FRC

Financial Readiness Program (753-8403/7479) Feb 1 @ 1300 Car Buying @ FRC Feb 6, 13, 27 @ 0830 Personal Financial Readiness Training for First Term Soldiers, FRC Feb 8 @ 1300 Money Management, FRC Feb 13 @ 1300 First Term PCS “Money & Moving”, FRC Feb 14 @ 1300 Planning a Budget, FRC Feb 15 @ 1300 Credit Management & Using Credit Wisely, FRC Feb 28 @1300 First Time Home Buyer Class, FRC Feb 22 @ 1300 Thrift Savings Plan & Basic Investment Class, FRC

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Child, Youth & School Services

Parent Central Services -Bldg. 570Yeji Smith 753-3414

CDC -Bldg. 693Hyacinth Smith 753-8601

School Age Center -Bldg. 570 753-8507

*Light snack will be provided. NO FULL MEAL.A l l d a t e s f o r P D N w i t h t h e r e d ( S ) a r e d a t e s t h a t c o r r e s p o n d w i t h T o m m y D ’ s S o p h i s t i c a t e d S a t u r d a y !

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Child Development Center

Babysitting ListCYS Services is the place where you can find

responsible & reliable teen babysitter in the community.To get the babysitting list, visit Bldg. 570 and bring

photo I.D. with you. This list will not be given via e-mail.To obtain list please call 753 - 8274

Help make us better and take a quick and easy survey.Want to see new hours of operation? Want to improve the quality of service?

Want to take more trips? Well then take the survey already!!http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/cyss-2012

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Child Development CenterBldg S-570

Monday- Friday 9 am- 6 pm753-3413/5973 Yeji H. Smith

Registration membership is currently FREE courtesy of the

Army Family Covenant

Parent Central Office, School Age Center Building #570

To register for CYSS Programs: 1. Obtain a program registration packet at the CDC ( Bldg. S-693), School Age Services ( Bldg. 570), or online at https://www.humphreys.cysskorea.com 2. Please call 753 - 3414 / 5973 to make an appointment, registration can take up to 30 minutes. 3. WE DO NOT ACCEPT WALK-INS.

We know that life is hectic and there isn’t

really time enough in the day to get what we

want done. I can guarantee there is a hour worth

spent by being a member of the Parent Activity

Committee. As a part of the PAC you will have

access to what going on first. You will be able to

make a difference and help our children receive

the best care possible. We are in need of room

reps. So please check with your child’s class or

just ask and you can be placed as a rep where

needed. This committee has a major role in the

out come of our children’s care. Here you can

make a difference. And for you, we all could

afford to save a little. As a PAC member you will

receive a discount on child care. So become a

PAC member today and make a difference.

For more info please contact the PAC President:

Mrs. Erica Hinson

Email: firefemale25@yahoo.com

Phone: 010 - 2606 - 0697

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Jonathan M. Nielsen Rachel M. Miller Cheyanne M. Cooper Alexandra Bauer Tom T. Baden Daniel B. Reed Lucas D. Bradburn Noah J. Ko Coryn S.K. Cohen Malaysia L. Watson Samuel H. Boutte Annie Y. Hall Caleb B. Russell Alaura G. Stelker Ameair A. Morris Connor H. Harrison Mathew R. Hale Jillianna Porretta Ava Smith Irlan H. Wilson Samantha N. Zundel

Happy

Birthday

Youth Sports

Youth Sports DirectorBradley Ficek 753 - 5602

Gabrielle E. Cole Lani G. Young Joshua R. Solmonson Somei Tomoda Peyton A. Daniel Elizabeth R. Deleon Isaiah Jones Lance Anthony L. Lizama Kaelin R. Elliott Aniya N. Murillo Alliyah S. Tabaka Titan D. Shearer Kara G. Miller Kennedy S. Henderson Kevali A. Stephenson Shamaila N. Shaw Piper A. Wilson Kelsey M. Jone Shelby Jone Abigail E. Van Zandt Cian F. Hinchliff

Yoori Sung Caleb D. Thomas Destiny Markeisha Frazier Kross G. Devera-Waden Abigail G. Hodges Christopher Fischer Alexis E. Chisolm Trevor S. Gonzalez Gabriella K. Garner Abigail M. Hon Bradford L. Corder Jr. Lana Sangprawej Logan E. Rouse Max D. Rouse Abigail M. Hon Desiree Allmond Braden E. Johansen Rebecca V. Tremel Demetra A. Rush

Yerim P. Soriano Emily K. Cox Kaya R. Black Nathaniel J. Lim Skylar R. Dickinson David A. Johnson Madelyn G. Morgan Gavin S. Bogle Hayden R. Siegel Danial J. Covington Jr. Trevor H. Owen Belcher, Ryan M. Alfred M. Muna Jr. Angelique E. Robles Bella R. Durham Kai M. Johnson Jasmon M. Miller Eliana M. Valentin Van N. Boylan Annaliese Infusino Gabriella A. Colsia

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Like Americans, Koreans will celebrate Valentine’s Day Feb 14.

Unlike Americans, however, men will not be buying flowers, candy or jewelry for the women in their life.

Instead, under the Korean system, the girls buy gifts for the boys.

Korean Valentine's Day is similar to ours in theme, but limited in scope with only Korean girls giving chocolates to Korean boys.

Girls are returning the favor in memory of a traditional folk character - a poor girl who was in love with a wealthy boy.

The boy loved the poor girl, but was forced to part with her because of a parental mandate. Before he left, though, he gave her chocolates -- her favorite treat. Today, girls in Korea return the kind gesture of love by giving chocolates to the boys they like.

However, while boys don't have to do anything in February, their turn comes in March.

March 14th in Korea is White Day.

On White Day, Korean boys give candy or chocolates to Korean girls. Waiting one month to reciprocate a gift takes the pressure off the boys because they have usually figured out exactly who likes them and gave them a gift in February.

While it is not required that you give a return gift, that is usually the accepted thing to do. However, guys are not limited only to the people who gave them chocolate. They may give sweets to any girl they fancy.

If you received chocolate or candy in either February or March, you take the following month off to plan gifts for the rest of the year.

But if you weren't a recipient in February or March, then April becomes your month.

April 14th in Korea is called Black Day.

The girls and boys who did not receive chocolate or candy in February and March all come together for a meal of black noodles -- noodles with black bean sauce usually served in Chinese restaurants.

And, if they’re lucky, they will meet someone who will give them chocolates next year – either February 14 (Valentine’s Day) or March 14 (White Day). Hopefully, they won’t be celebrating Black Day two years in a row … unless they really like Black Noodles.

Uniquely Korean

School Age Center

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Youth Center

Location: Youth Center Bldg 427 DSN: 753-5614When: Every Thursday during the month of March

Time: 1600-1700

Sponsored by CYS Services and Army Community Service

MONEY MATTERSMoney Matters is a program that was designed by Boys and Girls of America to help youth grades 6-12 how to manage their finances. The class will be designed around our youth to make them better equipped to handle money and to show them how to successfully save and make long/short term financial goals.

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Youth CenterEvents

HUMPHREYS YOUTH CENTER

Sign-up by 31 January at Parent Central Services BLDG 570 @ DSN 753-3413 For more information contact the Youth Center @ DSN 753-5614

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Ballet, Child Development Center, Bldg. S-693, Tuesdays, 1200-1245 (3-5 yrs old), $40/month; Rec Annex, Bldg. S-111, Tuesdays, 1500-1555, 5 yrs old & up, $50/month

Drawing, Rec. Annex, Bldg. S-111, Mondays, 1500-1545 (4-5 yrs old), 1600-1700 (6 yrs & up), $40/month

Gymbugs, Child Development Center, Bldg. S-593, Thursdays, 0915-1000 (3 -5 yrs old), $25/month

Gymnastics, Rec Annex, Bldg. S-111, Tuesdays, $40/month: 1615-1700, Boys Only (4 yrs old & up), Thursdays, 1515-1605 (6 yrs old & up) & 1610-1700 (3-5 yrs old); Fridays, $30/month, 0915-1000 (Mom & me)

Hai Dong Kum Do, Tuesdays & Thursdays, School Age Center, Bldg. S-570, 1440-1540, 5 yrs & up, $45/month

Korean Language and Culture, Rec Annex, Bldg. S-111, Wednesdays, 1500-1540, $40/month

Piano, Mondays-Fridays, Rec Annex, Bldg. S-111, 30 minutes per session, once a week, 1500-1800,5 yrs old & up, $60/month

Sing & Dance With Me, Tuesdays, Rec Annex, Bldg. S-111, 1000-1100, Infants to 3 yrs. old, FREE

Tae Kwon Do, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, $60/month: 1455-1540 (K - 5 yrs. old), Child Development Center, Bldg. S-693; 1600-1645 (1st-2nd grade); 1700-1745 (3rd grade and up), School Age Center, Bldg. S-570.

Classes Offered

Coming Soon…Break Dancing, Cooking, Creative Dance,

Sewing, Project Runway-Humphreys To enroll in any of the classes, please stop by Parent Central Services, Bldg. S-570. For more information, please call Maribel Kagawa @ 753-5612/3413/5973.

Instructors are needed for the following classes:

Dance (Hip Hop, Modern, Jazz, Tap) &Tutoring (Algebra 1&2, Geometry & SAT Prep.)

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Alaska Mining Co.Family Nite

Tuesdays, 1700-2030Family-Size Bowl of Spaghetti &

Meatballs $19.95Buddy Bowl for Two - $14.95

Pasta Buffet

Wednesdays, 1700-2030$11.95, Kids $4.95

All-You-Can-Eat You Pick The Ingredients,

We Cook It For You

Mongolian BBQ

Thursdays 1700-2030 All-You-Can-Eat - $14.95

Kids $4.95You Pick the Ingredients,

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OB Orientation

Topics Include:* New parent support programs* Legal services, Birth Certificates & SOFA status* Exercise & Nutrition During Pregnancy* Dental, pediatrics, OBGYN services at you local clinic

RSVP Next Class Nov. 4 to Christy Freeman

753-8003/8122 office

is the first Friday of every

month 0900-1130 at the Super Gym

February 2012

Every SaturdayDoors Open at 1200

Card Sales at 1230

Early Bird & Regular Games

Start at 1300

$1000 & $3000 Progressive Jackpots

17 games(including Early Birds)Open to all USFK ID

CARD HOLDERS

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February 19 - 26Start Small. Think Big.

More info. contact your Financial Readiness Program