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Youth Education Support Services
College Search InformationYESS NewsCAFE: Cultural Awareness for EveryoneC.A.F.E. (Cultural Awareness for Everyone) is a new program designed to encourage community awareness for all Fort Bliss teens. C.A.F.E. provides teens the opportunity to learn about the culture on - and off - post. Make new friends, explore the sights, taste the food and enjoy the sounds of El Paso. These Saturday tours run from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and are open to sixth through 12th graders. Upcoming tour dates include January 28, February 25 and March 31. To sign up for a tour, call 568-9006 or visit either the YouthPlex at Bldg. 195 Chaffee Road, or Milam Youth Activity Center at Bldg. 10960 Haan Road at East Bliss. Click here to view the flyer. 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. AUSA Academic Grant Program: As part of its efforts to assist soldiers and their families, the Omar N. Bradley Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is offering five (5) one thousand dollar ($1000) Academic Grants to qualified applicants. 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. However, those applying must be attending (full/part time) or have been accepted by an accredited two/four year college, university or technical school. The application process for 2010 is closed, check back for information on the 2011 process.
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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