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Issue 8 August 2013

Back To School By: Amanda Alley

Soon our children will be going back to school, as well as of us grown-ups. As parents, we want to set our kids up for success in a new school year. This can be difficult in school environment that our kids are in. They not only have to deal with academics, but with bullies and the natural changes they grow into. We need to make sure that we sit down with our kids and talk to them about everything they may see, or deal with in school. They need to be as prepared as they can be. For many kids, academics can be difficult. Some catch on quickly and others don’t. Don’t be afraid to have your child tested for ADD and ADHD. I know that it’s hard to think our children may have one of these, but if you know what you are dealing with, you are more able to work with your child and get them the help they need. We had to put our child on medication just this year for ADD and impulse control disorder. Tutoring just wasn’t helping her classroom performance and she was easily distracted. The medication has since, helped her to focus on her work even in the crowded class rooms. If your child is just not wanting to do the work, try different incentives and rewards for good grades on their report cards. Also, find a good tutor or tutoring program. The public school system has free tutoring after school with transportation. Work with your kids as well. Show them you care about their academics and school life. Bullies are a whole different realm. Many of us dealt with them in school as well, but bullies have more resources today than when we were kids. Digital bulling has come as an addition to traditional bullying. Talk with your kids about what to do in these situations, and let them know that they can come to you for help as well. Some kids never tell anyone that they are being bullied, and that can lead to major problems. Make sure your kids know that they need to talk about their problems. Let’s make sure our kids have a great school year!!

this issue

Company News, and Announcements P2 Labor Day In the United States P4

Army Community Services P5 Game Play P8

Contact list:

Company Commander

CPT Miles Miller

(931) 237-1944

miles.d.miller.mil@mail.mil

Soldier FRG Rep

2LT Elena Lewis

elena.v.lewis.mil@mail.mil

FRG Leader

Newsletter Editor

Amanda Alley

(757) 660-2072

aalley95@gmail.com

FRG Co-Leader

Jillian Miller

(603) 568-6884

Jillianmiller12@gmail.com

FRG Treasurer

Alyssa Broughton

(571) 612-0235

allydager@comcast.net

Company News

Promotions 97th Transportation FRG is looking for a volunteer to be our Treasurer. This position is responsible for the Company’s banking records (which is like a glorified checkbook). If you have 4 to 6 hours a month to spare and would like to volunteer your time, please contact CPT Miller by e-mail at miles.d.miller.mil@mail.mil

Congratulations to SSG Crown on his promotion. He was promoted on 1 July

2013.

Reenlistments

Congratulations SGT Ladico He reenlisted on 11 July 2013. Thank you for

your service.

Congratulations SPC Short. He reenlisted on 11 July 2013. Thank you for your

service.

Awards

Congratulations SPC Killmon on receiving the Army Good Conduct Medal

11 July 2013. Keep up the good work.

SGT’s Time Training On 18 July 2013, our soldiers had to establish a Unit Command Post for Sergeant’s Time training.

Waterborne Wars During the month of July the Battalion held a competition between it’s companies. Competitions ranged from

sporting events to different boat competitions. The pictures below are different soldiers receiving awards during

the Battalion BBQ and awards ceremony.

CONGRATULATIONS 97th On taking home the BIG trophy. The Commander’s Cup!!!!!!!!

Labor Day in United States

Labor Day is annually held on the first Monday of September. It was originally organized to celebrate various labor associations' strengths of and contributions to the United States economy. It is largely a day of rest in modern times. Many people mark Labor Day as the end of the summer season and a last chance to make trips or hold outdoor events.

Labor Day is a day of rest for many people. ©iStockphoto.com/mstahlphoto

What do people do? Labor Day is a day of rest or the last chance for many people to go on trips before the summer ends. For students, it is the last chance to organize parties before school starts again. In some neighborhoods, people organize fireworks displays, barbecues and public arts or sports events. The football season starts on or around Labor Day and many teams play their first game of the year during Labor Day weekend.

Traditionally, people did not wear white clothes, particularly shoes, after Labor day. However, this custom is slowly dying out. More and more people now wear white all year round, rather than just in the summer. Similarly, it is the custom to wear a straw cowboy hat from Memorial Day until Labor Day, then a felt one until Memorial Day comes around again.

May 1 is Lei Day in Hawaii, where celebrations include lei-making competitions, concerts, as well as giving and receiving leis to friends and family.

Public life Labor Day is a federal holiday. All Government offices, schools and organizations and many businesses are closed. Some public celebrations, such as fireworks displays, picnics and barbecues, are organized, but they are usually low key events. For many teams, it is the start of the football season. As it is the last chance for many people to take summer trips, there may be some congestion on highways and at airports. Public transit systems do not usually operate on their regular timetables.

Background The first Labor Day was held in 1882. Its origins stem from the desire of the Central Labor Union to create a holiday for workers. It became a federal holiday in 1894. It was originally intended that the day would be filled with a street parade to allow the public to appreciate the work of the trade and labor organizations. After the parade, a festival was to be held to amuse local workers and their families. In later years, prominent men and women held speeches. This is less common now, but is sometimes seen in election years. One of the reasons for choosing to celebrate this on the first Monday in September was to add a holiday in the long gap between Independence Day and Thanksgiving.

Article found at http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/labor-day

Army Community Services (ACS)

Alpha-Cross 06 The first letter of each answer is written next to its clue in alphabetical order. One letter has already been entered. Can you find the words then fit them correctly into the grid?

Across 1. The ___ are turned (6) 4. The ___ of Seville (6) 8. ___ of interest (5) 9. Building ___ in the sky (7) 11. Song and ___ man (5) 12. ___ and uncles (5) 13. Return to ___ (6) 15. ___ without leave (6) 19. An old ___ (5) 21. It never ___ but it pours (5) 23. Aided and ___ (7) 24. Pieces of ___ (5) 25. The Mad ___ (6) 26. The world is your___ (6)

Down 1. As thick as ___ (7) 2. ___ and butter (5) 3. Time is of the ___ (7) 5. The ___ of power (7) 6. Everything's coming up ___ (5) 7. ___ of space (5) 10. All at ___ (3) 14. ___ and dearest (7) 16. ___ and corruption (7) 17. Tongue-___ (7) 18. Make the ___ (5) 19. A ___ in the pan (5) 20. ___, drink and be merry (3) 22. Out of ___, out of mind (5)

Catch-Words 05 puzzle answers found at

http://www.puzzlechoice.com/cw/Catch05solx.html

GAME PLAY

GAME PLAY FOR KIDS

AMAZON, COLORADO, CONGO, DANUBE, ELBE, EUPHRATES,

GANGES, HUDSON, INDUS, LIMPOPO, LOIRE, MEKONG, MISSOURI,

MURRAY, NILE, ORINOCO, RHINE, RIO GRANDE, SEINE, SHANNON,

THAMES, TIBER, TIGRIS, VOLGA, YANGTZE, ZAMBEZI.