Micronesian Island Fair 2010

Enjoy Regional Cuisine!
The three-day Micronesian event will kick off next weekend. Visitors can expect to see
exhibits, presentations, and performances from throughout the Pacific region with
an emphasis on Micronesian food traditions.

In Loving Memory of Petronila “Pat” Tajalle Stoicovy

The PIBBA family extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Petronila “Pat” Tajalle Stoicovy, mother of Dr. Catherine Stoicovy, Associate Professor for the Language and Literacy Program at UOG’s School of Education and PIBBA member and supporter for many years. Pat is originally from the village of Piti, but currently resides in Mong-Mong Toto. She was called to her eternal rest on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the age of 84. Mass will be in her honor on the following dates and times. Pat will always be remembered. God Bless her and her family. May she rest in peace.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES (YIGO)
MASS SCHEDULE FOR +PETRONILA TAJALLE STOICOVY

Monday, October 04 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 05 6:30 pm
Wednesday, October 06 6:30 pm
Thursday, October 07 6:30 pm
Friday, October 08 6:30 pm
Saturday, October 09 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 10 6:00 pm
Monday, October 11 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 12 6:30 p.m.

In Loving Memory of Joseph "Joe" Cepeda Mafnas

The PIBBA family extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Joseph "Joe" Cepeda Mafnas, PIBBA Suruhanu and resident of Malesso', Guam. Joe was a Guam PIBBA member and PIBBA International member who attended and presented at our Annual International PIBBA Conference for many years.

He was called to his eternal rest on Monday, September 20, 2010. Mass is being said for him at San Vicente-San Roke Church in Barrigada as follows: Wednesday, 9/22, 6:00 p.m.; Thursday, 9/23, 6:00 a.m.; Friday, 9/24, 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9/25, 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 9/26, 10:00 a.m.

Joe will always be remembered. God Bless him and his family. May he rest in peace.

23rd Annual Regional Language Arts Conference

SCAFFOLDING READING AND WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR PACIFIC ISLAND STUDENTS

Friday-Saturday, November 5 - 6, 2010
Guam Marriott Resort and Spa

Sponsored by:
University of Guam College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
School of Education
International Reading Association, Guam Council
Guam Department of Education

Guam Marriott Resort and Spa

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Hotel Accommodations

GRADUATE CREDITS/CEUs:
You can also earn 2 graduate credits/CEUs for the conference. For more information, contact the Professional International Programs (PIP) at 735-2601. You may also e-mail the instructor, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera at mnrivera1@yahoo.com.

Be sure to mark your calendar for the Language Arts Conference!
For more information, e-mail: uguam.languageartsconference@yahoo.com

Visit the LAC website at www.uog.edu/languageartsconference

Guam IRA - Promoting Literacy in the Pacific

As part of our mission to increase the literacy skills of our students in the Pacific, it's important for us to be abreast of the latest literacy news available. In light of this, click on the image below to view the Guam Council IRA September 2010 Newsletter. If you are unable to view the newsletter, visit http://iraguam.blogspot.com.

The Guam Council of the International Reading Association helps educators and parents alike discover the wonder and the worlds to be found in books. Guam IRA is a professional organization for individuals who are genuinely concerned with the development of reading programs for children and adults. They are a group of people who work together to improve literacy and reading instruction in Guam and Micronesia.

First PREL Newsletter Released

The first edition of the PREL NEWSLETTER is now available via PDF by clicking here or visiting http://www.prel.org/free-publications/newsletter.aspx. The PREL NEWSLETTER is a quarterly publication of PREL in collaboration with the Regional Educational Laboratory Pacific and the Pacific Comprehensive Center. The newsletter focuses on activities of the different programs of PREL in the Pacific region, provides information about upcoming conferences, events, professional development opportunities, and more. In particular, this issue includes topics of the Summer Reading Camp in Palau, the Project MACIMISE inaugural institute in Saipan, Pacific CHILD summer annual institute in Hawai’i, and PCC highlights and updates! Enjoy!

PIBBA Officers Attend 2010 OSEP Leadership Mega Conference

Pictured L-R: Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster and Masa-Aki Emesiochl, first PIBBA President-Elect attended the 2010 OSEP Leadership Mega Conference in Crystal City, VA. The conference provided participants with additional knowledge of special education priorities and initiatives within the U.S. Department of Education and efforts to align requirements, foster achievement, and increase collaboration among States, constituencies, and agencies.