DEED COORDINATOR:
SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012
Mrs. Nadine Sablan

May 2012 DEED - Acknowledgements

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April 2012 DEED Fieldtrip

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March 2012 DEED Events

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February 2012 DEED Events

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December 2011

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Hafa Adai Parents,

Welcome to a new school year! My name is Mrs. Nadine Sablan and I am the 2011-2012 DEED Coordinator. This year’s DEED teachers are Ms. Liwanag Dominguez (K8), Ms. Charlene Gumataotao (F4), Ms. Lois Gumataotao (ESL G) and Mrs. Lanee Lim-Mendiola (F3). Along with our amazing teachers, we are excited to bring the Direct Instruction Teaching Assistants (TAs) on board to help provide more opportunity in academic success to our little ANGELS during our after school program.

Our DEED classes have resume as of Monday, August 29, 2011 and by the looks of it, our little ANGELS and our parents are excited and ready for a fun and rewarding experience.

To maintain a smooth running DEED program, here are a few reminders to help out….

❶Dismissal is by 5:00pm

❷DEED Pick-Up parking area is on the Bus Depot side. All other gates are closed by regular school day hours.

Parents there is a DEED CHECK-IN whiteboard located in the Kid’s Square area that shares current happenings in our DEED program plus the classrooms your child(ren) is assigned to daily. Please refer to the Check-In before proceeding about our campus.

Provide your child a nutritious snack daily for our designated snack time-3:30-3:45pm

In planning fieldtrips to culminate learning outside of the DEED classrooms, we need our parents’ financial support to make that happen. Our program is anticipating going on one fieldtrip every quarter. Our DEED staff will keep you posted on the planning and dates of these upcoming events.

Please keep your child’s regular school day teachers informed of any last minute change to his/her schedule by written note no later than 2:00pm. No phone calls will be entertained.

Please have all necessary documents ready for the upcoming quarters, two (2) weeks ahead of time to continue your child in the DEED program without interruption. Reminder notices will be sent home.

Once again, Welcome and we look forward to a wonderful school year. Hip Hip Hooray for LBJ!

Sincerely,

Nadine Sablan,

DEED Coordinator

DEED: Have a Great & Safe Summer!

By: Lois T. Gumataotao
On behalf of our principal Mrs. Reyes, DEED teachers, staff and myself, I would like to thank you for your support, cooperation an daily collaboration to help make the DEED Program a success. For those of you who are leaving to another school, we will miss you. For those of you who will be returning and will be interested in having your child participate in the DEED Program for SY 2011-2012, please stay posted for the latest news on the DEED Program in the media. Each year is a new year and you will have to register and it is based on a first come first basis.

REMEMBER! Last day of DEED for students is Thursday, May 26, 2011!

Principal: Katherine M. Reyes

Asst. Principal: Geraldine Quejado

Coordinator:Lois Taitano Gumataotao

Teachers/Staff: Liwanag Dominguez, K8, Pink Group

Nadine Sablan, TK2, Pink Group

Charlene Gumataotao, F4, Blue Group

MaryJane Alegre, F5, Blue Group

Special Thanks to: David and Tomoe Peele, Salsa Dancing
Dr. Matilda N. Rivera, Digital Storybook

Underwater World and Staff
ALL PARENTS for their support

Have a safe and fun summer
and hope to see you back
at LBJ Elementary School next school year!

Reading Aloud in DEED!

Ms Dominguez reads aloud to her students in the Pink Group. Reading aloud to children is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your child's future success. It's never too early to start reading to your kids. Experts recommend to start reading to your child as soon as they're born. So Read, Read, Read, you'll be glad you did!

Playing Board Games!

Why? Playing board games is good for your mental and physical health and your very sanity.

Shown are, Front row: Jarralyn Morrelano, Victoria Aguon, Ethan Robinson Joshua Takamine, and Leehan Taggerty; Back row: Esabelle Eldridge (partially hidden) and Vanessa Patterson. Teacher, MaryJane Alegre

DEED: Are Your Kids Making Good Choices?

By: Lois T. Gumataotao

DEED Coordinator

LBJ’s value for the month of April is “good judgement”. During DEED, this value is reinforced through related stories and role playing. It is good to start giving your child practice in making good choices. The older your child gets, the more decision he/she will have to make on his/her own. Start giving him/her some practice now. Allow your child to decide between choices (walking or running in the house), making decisions on (homework or TV), or (candy or apple), etc. If he/she spills his/her drink, don’t rush to clean it, instead, ask, “What do you think you should do?” If he/she doesn’t answer right away, simply say, “We clean up our spills,” and then hand him a paper towel.

Taking the time to reinforce this value with your child can overcome many problems. Remember that you need to be consistent to make this work. Parents, together with the school we can make a difference!

DEED Promotes "Trustworthiness"

By: Lois T. Gumataotao

DEED Coordinator

During the month of March the DEED teachers will be discussing and reading books about “trustworthiness”. Most importantly, as parents, you want to trust your child to make the right choices when you are not around. Trust should be established between both parent and child at home. Like all the other monthly values that were taught, it should always starts with the parents teaching by example. Are You A Trustworthy Person? For each family member, take the self-evaluation and decide for yourself.

TRUE FALSE

1. I am honest.

2. I am reliable, I follow through on commitments.

3. I keep my promises, I am a person of my word.

4. I have integrity.

5. I am loyal when loyalty is appropriate.

6. I have the courage to do what is right, even when it seems difficult.

DEED: The PINK Group

Front Row: Ryutaro Hikichi, Luke Barnes, Joe Otsuka, Colin Perez, Sage Tainatongo

Second Row: Eva Jimenez, Angel Chen, Zianna Macatangay, Summer Dee Laulile, Kaitlin Tongco , Reika Tenorio.

Teacher: Nadine Sablan

DEED: The BLUE Group

Front Row: Vanessa Patterson, Charles Olaguir, Joshua Takamine, Ima Diaz, Gino Sadao, Kie Peele, Ethan Robinson, Martin Iseke

Second Row: Dayna Masnayon, Salina Teng, Kapua Rios, Jaralyn Morellano, Izabel Mabini, Lola Martin, Victoria Aguon, Phillip Palomo

DEED KIDS CARE

By: Lois T. Gumataotao

DEED Coordinator

The word of the month for February is “caring”. The children will be involved in “caring” activities taught by the DEED teachers. You can continue to talk with your child about the importance of doing things for other people. Make them understand that they have the power to brighten another person's day through a simple act of kindness. Parents, it is also important to remember that you are a powerful role model for your child. Your child will learn from you if you are kind and helpful to other people. Try the following suggestions on how to be a caring person:

* Treat people with kindness and generosity.

* Help people in need.

* Be sensitive to people's feelings.

* Never be mean or hurtful.

* Think about how your actions will affect others.

* Always remember - we become caring people by doing caring things!

DEED's New Year's Resoutions

By Lois T. Gumataotao
DEED Coordinator

Welcome back from a joyous and safe holiday and welcome into New Year 2011! As we begin our 3rd quarter next Monday, January 10, let’s be mindful of the following guidelines for DEED:

 Registration forms must be completed for 3rd qtr. and verification of employment is required or latest check stub.

 3rd qtr. payment of $75 must be paid at any Bank of Guam branch on or before Monday by January 10, 2011 and returned to the DEED Coordinator no later than 12:00 p.m. January 10.

 Official pick up time is 5:00 pm. Habitual lateness can dismiss your child from the DEED Program. Late payment of $5 must be made within 5 working days.

 A note from the parent is required if your child will be a car or bus rider for a particular day, otherwise he/she will be sent to DEED.

On behalf of the DEED Family, we thank you for all your continued support, cooperation and partnership to make a difference in your child’s education.

DEED's Christmas Message

By Lois T. Gumataotao
DEED Coordinator

Felis Pasgua! During this holiday season, let us reflect on our past and project to better them on the years before us. Let us show greater love, care, understanding, support and forgiveness for one another. Tis the time to express good wishes of giving and sharing for those we care. Our thoughts are especially with the men and women in uniform! So from the DEED family, may your holiday season be filled with joy and happiness. Best wishes for now and the coming year.

Here's LBJ DEED Song

(Sung to the tune of "Yankee Doodle")
Written by: Lois T. Gumataotao

We've been learning all year long

The skills we need to know

We learned to read

We learned to write

We even learned to spell!

We are LBJ DEED kids

We have learned so much all year

We are smarter now you see

We thank all the DEED teachers

Learning math is not so hard

If you know all your numbers

We learned to add

We learned to subtract

We even learned to measure!

We are LBJ DEED kids

We have learned so much all year

We are smarter now you see

We thank all the DEED teachers!

Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Peele

For teaching us to dance
Thank you for your commitment too
In making all the difference!

Thank you Ms Gumataotao too

For coordinating the DEED Program

Thank you for your commitment too

In making all the difference!

We are LBJ DEED kids
We have learned so much all year
We are smarter now you see
We thank all the DEED teachers!

DEED: What To Remember!

By: Lois T. Gumataotao

Believe it or not, we are already into the 2nd quarter. I would like to thank all you wonderful DEED parents for all your support in communicating with the DEED teachers and the coordinator of any concerns you had during the 1st quarter. Open communication really made a difference in ensuring an effective afterschool program.

Please keep in mind also that each quarter is a new quarter. Therefore, registration has to be filled out completely and that your child is not officially in the DEED program until payment has been made and it is still on a first-come-first basis. A reminder will be given to you to ensure payment is made on time. If you have any changes in your registration form, please inform the DEED teachers or the coordinator. For 3rd quarter, you will be required to provide your verification of employment. Make sure all contact numbers are working and provide extension numbers also. Students who will not be in DEED for a certain day will be entertained only when there is a note from home or when a phone call is made to the any DEED teacher, the coordinator or the office. Otherwise, your child will be placed in DEED afterschool.

It’s a long day for both your child and the DEED teachers, so please pick up your child by 5:30 p.m. Always add insurance time for the unexpected such as accidents, rain floods, short traffic lights, flat tires, heavy traffic, etc. Please feel free to call me during the DEED hours @727-5647 for any unforeseen circumstances.

Other than that, let’s all continue the positive open communication for our DEED children. Happy Holiday!

DEED Kids Exercise by Dancing!

By: Lois T. Gumataotao
DEED Coordinator

The DEED Program went into a “Swing” on Friday, September 17 by a fun dance presentation by professional dance instructors David and Tomoe Cooper Peele Jr. who are also the grandparents of DEED student Kie Peele (1st gr.). The Peeles gave up a little of their time to show the students some Latin dancing steps for Merengue and Bachata. They provided educational information about the Latin dances and the countries the music and dance originated from. The students and teachers all participated and had so much fun with this activity as it also promoted the healthy living fact that dancing is a form of exercise. So don’t be a couch potato, get up and dance!