PIBBA Tinian Steering Committee Hard At Work

Pictured Above: The PIBBA Tinian Steering Committee prepare for the annual PIBBA Conference to be held June 21-23, 2011.

The 2011 PIBBA Tinian Steering Committee have worked diligently to prepare for the 30th Annual International PIBBA Conference. This year's PIBBA Conference, which will be held at the Tinian High School will offer a wonderful selection of traditional, innovative, and practical workshops, presented by creative and imaginative educators and cultural leaders from the Pacific islands.

Congratulations, PIBBA Newlyweds!

Pictured above: PIBBA Newlyweds, Drs. Salas and Walter, pose at the UOG Spring 2011 Commencement.

The PIBBA Familia wishes to congratulate Dr. Marilyn Camacho Salas, PIBBA International Historian and PIBBA Guam Chapter President, and Dr. Ansito Walter, UOG SBPA Professor, on their marriage! We wish you happiness and joy for years to come!

PIBBA Song

PIBBA International Slideshow

Making a Difference in the Pacific: Guam Newcomers Center 2011

Making a Difference in Guam: Newcomers Center 2011

In conjunction with the District’s Summer School program, a Newcomers Center for Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 English Learners (ELs) will begin June 6 through July 15, 2011, 8:00 am –12:00 noon. Each center will be supported with two ESL-certified teachers and teacher assistants. A maximum of 30 students will be accepted.

Program Goals:
*Accelerate English language acquisition in the four domains of reading writing, listening and speaking
*Develop academic English in content areas
*Promote cross-cultural, social and behavioral skills
*Promote parent involvement

Participating Schools:
JQ San Miguel ES
Chief Brodie Memorial ES
Benavente MS
FB Leon Guerrero MS
Luis P. UntalanMS
George Washington HS
Okkodo HS

Sign up with the ESL Coordinator of your school!!

For more information, contact the ESL Program Office at #735-3501/2/3 located at Students First Center, UOG Castle Bldg.

Promoting Literacy in the Pacific: Guam Council IRA Newsletter

Click here to view the Guam Council IRA April 2011 Newsletter.

Literacy in the Pacific Feature: March 2011 IRA Newsletter

Click here to view the Guam Council IRA March 2011 Newsletter.