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Youth Education Support Services YESS News2010 Through the Looking Glass scholarshipsThrough the Looking Glass, a center serving families with disabilities, offers scholarships for high school seniors and college students who have parents with disabilities. A total of 10 $1,000 scholarships will be given out for fall 2010.
All application materials must be postmarked by March 1. Individuals may submit only one application per award period. Selection criteria for all scholarships include academic performance, community activities and service, letter of recommendation and an essay describing the experience of growing up with a parent with a disability. For more information, including the application form and directions visit the Web site www.lookingglass.org. Space Camp scholarship applications availableThe Bernard Curtis Brown II Memorial NASA Space Camp Scholarship application is due March 10. The scholarship is open to youth in sixth through ninth grades who are the children of active-duty military parent. Applicants must submit a hand-written essay stating why he or she should be selected, evidence of patriotism, future goals, community service, and "after camp" intentions, two letters of recommendation with contact information, and complete and submit application by the deadline. For more information visit: www.militarychild.org/files/pdfs/SpaceCamp_Application.pdf NASA Space Camp is a place where kids come together for a journey they will never forget. Each child learns about astronauts and space travel, and also experiences something even more important: developing bonds of friendship. This is a microcosm of the life of military children. They travel, they learn, and they quickly bond into lifetime friendships. It is fitting then that the Military Child Education Coalition has created a Space Camp scholarship in memory of one of its brightest and finest children, Bernard Curtis Brown II. Bernard, the 11-year- old son of Chief Petty Officer and Mrs. Bernard Curtis Brown, was killed Sept. 11, 2001, when the hijacked airliner on which he was a passenger, crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. At the time, he was on his way to California to represent his school at a National Geographic event. CYSS free online tutoringChild, Youth and School Services offers free online tutoring. Need homework help, have a paper due, want to take a practice test, need to speak directly to a live tutor in a one-to-one, 24/7 online classroom? These services and many others are available through Tutor.com, a free service for families and spouses of active, wounded, reserve component, National Guard and Army civilians (including survivors). Students of any age, in any grade – including kindergarten through 12th grade, college students and adult students – can get help in math, science, English and social studies. How does it work? Army-affiliated students submit a one-time registration to obtain their CYSS pass code. Students can then use it to log in from home or from the CYSS Youth Technology Lab. They enter the grade level and subject they need help in and are then connected to the first available subject expert tutor in an online classroom. Students and tutors work together in an online classroom using controlled chat and an interactive white board. Students can send computer files, such as essays, to the tutor for review and assistance. They can also share educational websites. Log on to www.myarmyonesource.com/cyss_tutor to find out more about this free service for military families and to register. For more information, contact CYSS Youth Education Support Services at bliss.yess@conus.army.mil or 568-2784. FREE college entrance exam softwareAre you preparing your teen for college entrance exams? NFL players have extended the availability of free SAT and ACT PowerPrep software. All active-duty military servicemembers, veterans, and their dependents who would like to receive this free eKnowledge SAT/ACT PowerPrep program should visit the new Web site www.eknowledge.com/military. Free ice skatingFort Bliss Youth Sports and El Paso Rhinos are offering free afterschool Ice Skating/Hockey sessions for all CYSS children. Equipment is provided. When: Every Thursday If you plan to attend, please send an e-mail to therman@elpasohockey.org or rene.nava@us.army.mil If additional information is needed, contact Tom at 491-7879 or Rene at 568-2908. Free ice skating is also available every Sunday afternoon for all military children. MissionWork with School Liaison, SKIESunlimited, Youth Centers, and community organizations to provide educational and extracurricular activities for youth. Provide resource materials to assist parents/youth in understanding transition polices and provide Sponsorship for incoming and outgoing youth. Provide information on Secondary Education Opportunities, e.g. Scholarships and Career Counseling. Provide information on leadership opportunities such as Youth Action Council, Installation Volunteer Program, Post Teen Council, and Speak Out for Military Kids. Youth SponsorshipGetting ready for another move and want to find out about your new community? Why not let one of our youth sponsors help you. Fort Bliss youth sponsors can answer questions about your new school, academic requirements, what to do, where to go, what to wear, find activities and clubs that interest you, and many other things. Just fill out the Youth Sponsorship Form (PDF) and we'll match you up with another student with similar interests and hobbies. Student 2 Student (S2S)The Military Child Education Coalition has created a unique initiative called the Student 2 Student (S2S) program. The program uses 3 modules, Academics, Relationships, and Finding the Way, all designed towards making high school students feel welcome and accepted. El Paso was chosen as a pilot installation to receive Junior Student 2 Student (JS2S). In Oct 07, middle schools in Canutillo, El Paso, Socorro, and Ysletta ISDs received transition training similar to that received by high schools. Canutillo ISD
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Upcoming EventsWant to get involved, find events in the community that interest you? Look below for upcoming and recurring events. Check back regularly for updates. The mission of Child, Youth and School Services is to provide affordable, high-quality age-appropriate recreational and learning programs that incorporate character building concepts through activities and social interaction for all children. Click below for upcoming and ongoing events and activities. Scholarship InformationThis list is not inclusive of the thousands of available scholarships; however it does give you a good starting point and includes many scholarships available to children of military members and retirees. Deadlines and requirements vary so be sure to thoroughly examine the criteria for each scholarship. 2008 AUSA Academic Grant ProgramThe Omar N. Bradley Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is offering five (5) one thousand dollar ($1000) Academic Grants. All Active/Reserve Component (on active status) Soldiers as well as their dependent spouses/children are eligible to apply. Membership in AUSA is not a prerequisite for selection. Those applying must be attending (full/part time) an accredited two/four year college, university or technical school. Application packets must include an application form, official high school/college transcript, SAT or ACT scores (if taken), letter of recommendation (teacher, coach, or commander), and one page statement addressing financial need and academic goals. Application packets must be mailed no later than June 13, 2008 to the following address: G/A Omar N. Bradley Chapter; ATTN: Grant Selection Committee; P.O. Box 6264; Fort Bliss, Texas 79906. Grants will be awarded based on demonstrated academic potential and financial need. For further information please call Dr. Frederick Jones at (915) 569-5759/(915) 238-4749.
Operation Military KidsOperation Military Kids (OMK) is the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's communities to support children and youth impacted by deployment and transition. Speak Out for Military Kids trains military and non-military kids to advocate for military connected youth and to raise community awareness of issues faced by geographically dispersed military youth. View video produced by Fort Bliss Kids. To find out more about the program or to join email blis.yess@conus.army.mil Resources for ParentsA well designed plan will help ease transitions for incoming and outgoing students. Below you will find helpful information and tools to make your school move as smooth as possible.
Interactive Learning/Educational Sites for YouthWe have a hunger of the mind which asks for knowledge of all around us, and the more we gain, the more is our desire; the more we see, the more we are capable of seeing. –Maria Mitchell Interactive student activities in Language Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Math, Foreign Languages, Technology, and Literacy. Teen CouncilThis group is actively involved in the planning and development of activities offered at YS, organizes events, sponsors community outreach, etc... Members will receive valuable community service hours as well as learn leadership skills. Special EducationThe below sites are provided as a tool to help transition school age children who require special education services.
Volunteer in Public SchoolsVolunteering at your local school can be a rewarding experience for you and the students. Anyone who enjoys working with children or in an academic environment will benefit from sharing their time and talents. Some volunteer activities include:
Contact your local school for specific volunteer opportunities.
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