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Youth Education Support Services YESS NewsMilam Youth Activities CenterMilam YAC is now open! We are excited about school starting since it means that the new youth activity center on East Bliss is now open! Stop in and check us out...Art is Fine, Extreme Adventures, Community Service experiences, Cooking with CeeCee, join the Garage Band, Hang n' Skate and more! Click here to see flyer. New Bliss School Age Center grand opening celebrationCYS Services would like to announce the grand opening celebration of the Bliss School Age Center on Thursday September 9 at 1600 hrs. The new SAC facility is located at 2012 Sheridan Rd, next door to Bliss Elementary school on Fort Bliss. Information regarding SAC programs and other Fort Bliss agencies that are here to support our families will be available. All are invited to attend and tour the new facility with refreshments. For more information call the Bliss SAC Director at 568-7187/8401. 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. 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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