Community Information Exchange March 2015 Community Information and Events Community Information Exchange monthly bulletin – http://www.fortjacksonmwr.com Bulletin is located under “Happenings” entitled “Community Information Exchange March 2015” “Click for Community Information and Events” ARMY COMMUNTY SERVICE Carla Atkinson, Director 751-5256 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION RECEPTION Friday, 17 April 2015 1030 Solomon Center Appendix 8 to FRAGORD 10 (Weekly FRAGORD 04 Feb 15) to OPERATIONS ORDER 14-10-001 Tab 1 (Volunteer of the Year) to App 8 (Volunteer Recognition Reception 2015) Tab 2 (Volunteer Hall of Fame) to App 8 (Volunteer Recognition Reception 2015) Nomination Deadline 27 March 2015 2nd QTR CG Helping Hand Award Tuesday, 21 April 2015 0900 Joe E. Mann Center Nomination Deadline 27 March 2015 Nomination Guidelines & Nomination forms: http://www.fortjacksonmwr.com/acs 1 FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAMS Child abuse is more than bruises and broken bones. While physical abuse might be the most visible sign, other types of abuse, such as emotional abuse or child neglect, also leave deep, long lasting scars. Dr. Sharon Cooper, MD. (COL, USA Ret) will speak to the Fort Jackson Community on this extremely important topic as part of our observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Targeted for School Principals and staff Social Workers, Medical and Legal personnel, Chaplains and Law Enforcement, the training is also open to the Fort Jackson Community and all are encouraged to attend. Register at Family Advocacy: 803-751-6325. CEUs will be offered for this training session. April 2nd 2015: POST THEATER 1000-1500 Hrs 2 3 First annual Children’s Walk Against Child Abuse April 2, 2015 Time: 1000 Pierce Terrace Elementary School The walk will start at Pierce Terrace Elementary School at 1000 The children will walk up Imboden Street to the CYSS Youth Center Activities will include The DES Fire truck, smokehouse display, Police Robot Display, and the Military Police K-9 Working Dog Demonstration Open to all military ID card holders, retirees, civilians, and their family members. Please call the Family Advocacy Program for more information at 803-751-6325 4 Family Advocacy Skills Training (F.A.S. T.) Support Child Safety Awareness (Child Abuse) Initial Training: Open to active duty, retired service personnel, DoD civilians and qualified Family members. This two hour initial training workshop provides information on how to recognize, identify and report child abuse. It is a requirement for law enforcement, legal, chaplains, CYSS employees/volunteers, teachers and other installation personnel whose employment requires contact with children. A certificate of attendance is provided upon completion. The class is offered the 1st Monday of each month, 1700-1900 hrs at the FAP Classroom, 5614 Hood Street room 10. Please register at (803) 751-6325. Healthy Relationships: Open to active duty, retired service personnel, DoD civilians and qualified Family members. Healthy Relationships is an interactive discussion-based class, designed to encourage positive, emotionally healthy relationships. Topics discussed will include open communication, dealing with conflict, self-esteem, roles of independence and respect and how to recognize, grow and maintain healthy relationships. Your relationship with intimate partners, Family members, and friends is worth the time to attend the Healthy Relationships class. The class is offered the 1st Tuesday of each month from 1100-1200 at the FAP Classroom, 5614 Hood Street room 10. Please register at (803)-751-6325. Child Safety Awareness (Child Abuse) Annual Refresher Training: Open to active duty, retired service personnel, DoD civilians and qualified Family members. This one hour refresher training workshop re-emphasizes information on how to recognize, identify and report child abuse. It is an annual requirement for law enforcement, legal, chaplains, CYSS employees/volunteers, teachers and other installation personnel whose employment requires contact with children. A certificate of attendance is provided upon completion. The class is offered the 3rd Monday of each month, 17001800 hrs at the FAP Classroom, 5614 Hood Street room 10. Please register at (803) 751-6325. Stress Management: Open to active duty, retired service personnel, DoD civilians and qualified Family members. This workshop is designed to raise awareness to the significance of stress related problems. It focuses on identifying and managing stressors, and learning to relax. Participants identify personal stressors and discuss ways to eliminate/reduce the effects. The class is offered on the 1st Thursday of each month, 1100-1200 hrs, at Family Advocacy’s Classroom 10, Bldg 5614, Hood Street and a certificate of attendance is awarded upon completion. To register, call 803-7516325. Baby Basics: This class offers expectant parents training/information in preparation for the routine care of their newborn baby. Topics include handling, bathing, diapering, feeding and safety concerns. The class is conducted on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 1000-1200 hrs at FAP Classroom 10 in bldg 5614 on Hood Street. Open to active duty, retired service personnel, DoD civilians and qualified Family members expecting or who have a newborn up to six weeks old. Child care may be available. Please register at (803)-751-6325. Anger Management: Open to active duty, retired service personnel, DoD civilians and Family members, this workshop is designed to help participants learn to identify anger triggers and how to control their responses. The class focuses on identifying and managing anger triggers, anger intensity, and consequences of inappropriate, uncontrolled anger expressions. The class is offered on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 1100-1200 hrs, at Family Advocacy’s Classroom 10, Bldg 561. A class certificate is provided. Register at 803-751-6325. 5 EFMP EFMP/Creative Journey EFMP invites you to a fun filled creative evening of visual arts sponsored by Creative Journey. Enjoy the art of making pottery, painting, drawing, & sculpturing. Come out and discover the artist in you! When: Thursday, March 12, 2015 Where: Joe E. Mann Ballroom Time: 1700 RSVP: Please call 751-5256. Must be enrolled in EFMP. No cost. Pizza will be served. EFMP BOWLING Century Lanes Bowling Center (4464 Gregg Street) Friday, March 27, 2015 1630-1730 Must RSVP to participate, Must be enrolled in EFMP For more information contact: EFMP, 5450 Strom Thurmond Blvd, Rm 120, 751-5256. ACS FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM “Building Financial Resilience in 2015” ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF (AER) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS The AER MG James Ursano Scholarship application is now open and is available on the AER website, www.aerhq.org . Applications must be submitted online by May 1, 2015. All instructions and applications will be on AER’s website. 6 The Financial Readiness Program (FRP) at Army Community Services (ACS) combines services offered by the Consumer Affairs and Financial Assistance Program (CAFAP) and Army Emergency Relief (AER). We offer a wide range of services to assist active duty and retired military, their ID card Family members and Department of the Army civilian employees with their financial affairs. Our goal is to help you save money, live within your means, and invest for the future. We want to help Soldiers and Families prevent financial difficulties before they arise. Financial readiness is an integral part of mission readiness. 7 Services Offered: • Seminars/classes regarding financial and consumer subjects • Free and Confidential Financial Counseling • Assistance with Debt Liquidation • Consumer Advocacy/Complaint Resolution • Emergency Financial Assistance • Emergency Food Assistance • Family Subsistence Supplemental Assistance Pre-screening and Counseling All Soldiers (regardless of rank) and Family members are welcome to attend all classes Please call Army Community Service at 751-5256 or email [email protected] to register for class as seating is limited. Social Media Follow us for great financial tips and upcoming classes and events. @fjfinancialread You can also check out our website: http://fortjacksonmwr.com/acs_fin/index.html RELOCATION 8 9 10 ACS EMPLOYMENT READINESS TRAINING FORT JACKSON EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM (803) 751-5256, Strom Thurmond Bldg. Room 223 http://fortjacksonmwr.com/acs_emp/index.html ERP EVENTS Job Searching Strategies for Military Spouses. Seeking employment on Fort Jackson or in the surrounding area? Get a jump-start on your job search by obtaining relevant information about employment, education and volunteer opportunities. Topics include on and off post employment opportunities, Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), job searching tips, SC WORKS WIA Program, learn basic resume writing techniques, interviewing skills and much more!! All military spouses of active duty/retired military personnel and Survivors will be eligible to enroll in the ERP to receive one-on-one employment assistance, receive ongoing e-mail job postings and have resume sent to prospective private sector employers!! Only need to attend one session: Mar 13, 25, Apr 14, 28, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Strom Thurmond Bldg, Rm 222. RSVP is requested 2 business days before the workshop date. Call 803-751-5256 or email [email protected] to register. Steps to Federal Employment for Military Spouses. Attention job seekers! Looking for federal employment? This workshop will walk you through every step of the way!! Mar 24, Apr 22, 9:00 a.m. -11:30 p.m., Strom Thurmond Bldg, Rm 222. RSVP is requested 2 business days before the workshop date. Call 803-751-5256 or email [email protected] to register. 11 Starting and Running A Small Business. The seminar will be presented by the University of South Carolina Small Business Development Center. Topics include: Start-up Information, Business License and Plan, Internet Resources, and Small Business Planning Resource Guide & more!!! This event is co-sponsored by ACS ERP Office and the Soldier for Life: Transition Assistance Office. Apr 21, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Education Center, Room B-204. Pre-registration is not required. For more information call Soldier for Life: Transition Assistance at 751-4109/6062. Are you Job Ready?? Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills Workshop. This workshop is designed to provide you with tools and knowledge useful in building your resume and improving your interviewing skills. Workshop is conducted by BlueCross BlueShield Human Resources Department. Excellent opportunity to network with BCBS personnel!! Open to everyone!!! Many of our clients who attend this class had success in being employed with SC BlueCross BlueShield. April 7, May 5, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., Strom Thurmond Bldg, Rm 222. RSVP is requested 2 business days before the workshop date. Call 803-751-5256 or email [email protected] to register. Teen Summer Employment 101 Workshop. This workshop will cover information on how to complete a job application and write a resume, how to look for summer employment on/off post. This is a Richland2 School District School-out Day. Some Fort Jackson summer hire jobs will be announced on www.usajobs.gov as early as February!! Make sure you are ready. Mar 27, 31, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., Strom Thurmond Bldg, Rm 222. RSVP is requested 2 business days before the workshop date. Call 803-751-5256 or email [email protected] to register. Workshop days are Richland2 School District school-out days. Military Spouse Job Search Assistance (April 13) No Appointments!! Walk-In Anytime Between: 9:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M. For Assistance. Location: Military Spouse Job Center - Strom Thurmond Bldg. Rm 223. SIMPLE STEPS TO A JOB: STEP 1: Create an account and post resume on https://jobs.scworks.org/vosnet/Default.aspx STEP 2: Visit the Military Spouse Job Center on March 3 to get your resume referred to local employers by SC Employment and Workforce Development staff. *Bring a copy of your resume. If you need help setting up an account on SC Works have your resume accessible via e-mail before arriving or save resume to a CD-Rom. Can’t use thumb drives on government computers. Intermediate Level Excel (Instructor-led Workshop) March 26, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., Education Center, Classroom TBA. Targeted to military spouses, but open to all military and DOD ID Card Holders. RSVP is requested 2 business days before the workshop date. Call 803-751-5256 or email [email protected] to register. 12 April is National Career Assessment Month Military spouses can walk-in every Wednesday during the month of April (except April 22) from 8:0010:00 a.m. and complete a FREE on-line career assessment and talk to job coach about their employment/education goals. Each participant will receive a career portfolio binder and the book, FireStarters: 100 Job Profiles. Individual appointments can also be made at a later time. Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 29. Location: Strom Thurmond Bldg., Room 223. Professional Time Management. In this course students will identify effective time management strategies, including defining personal and professional goals, establishing priorities, and identifying the tasks that will be critical to achieving those goals. You will create a personal time management action plan. Apr 16, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., Location: TBA. RSVP is requested 2 business days before the workshop date. Call 803-751-5256 or email RSVP is requested 2 business days before the workshop date. Call 803-751-5256 or email [email protected] to register. Project Management Fundamentals and Careers. Build a solid foundation of project management knowledge, techniques and tools in this hands-on workshop that covers the entire project life cycle from describing and initiating a project, planning and managing the project to the project closeout phase. 30 Apr 16, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., Location: TBA. RSVP is requested 2 business days before the workshop date. Call 803-751-5256 or email [email protected] to register. 13 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION WORKSHOP FOR TEENS Fort Jackson Summer Hire starts accepting applications as early as February for some summer jobs!! Make sure you are ready!! TEEN EMPLOYMENT 101 • How to complete job applications • Summer job searching tips • Interviewing skills Date: March 27, 31 * Only need to attend one session Time: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Open to military and DOD Civilian Teens, ages 14-21 Location: Strom Thurmond Bldg. Room 222 *This is a Richland2 School District school-out day. RSVP is requested 2 business days before the workshop date. Please call 803-751-5256 or email [email protected] Sponsored by ACS Employment Readiness Program (ERP) 14 Office of the Station Manager Po Box 10008 9810 Lee Rd Fort Jackson, SC 29207 Tel: (803) 751-4329 Fax: (803) 751-6749 [email protected] Give the Gift... March is American Red Cross month If any Unit is interested in having a Blood Drive please contact Red Cross. Discounted Price for Classes Any Active Duty Military, Family Member, or Retiree interested in taking CPR/ First Aid Classes, contact Wilfredo Solis or Tonya Robbins to receive a Discount Coupon Code to apply at registration. For Emergency Communications call: during business hours Ft Jackson Red Cross 803-751-4329 or Toll-Free 24/7 at 1-877-272-7337 Financial Assistance: after hours only, please call 1-877-272-7337 Health and Safety Classes: Online enrollment:www.redcross.org Phone enrollment or Information on classes: 1800.REDCROSS (800-733-2767) option 3 CUB SCOUTS/BOY SCOUTS The Fort Jackson Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will start selling Camp Cards to help pay for summer camp and other activities starting the on March 11th. The cards have discounts to lots of local businesses and the cost is only $10. If you are interested in purchasing a card please contact Matthew Ewers, Cub Master/Scout Master at: 803-409-9568 [email protected] GIRL SCOUTS **If you know someone interested in becoming involved with Girl Scouts as a scout (child) or as a volunteer (adult) contact your Fort Jackson Girl Scout coordinators at [email protected].** PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (PWOC) Protestant Women of the Chapel, a multi-faceted outreach and ministry to women associated with the military, meets at Main Post Chapel every Tuesday from 9:00AM to 1130AM weekly. We offer 15 fun, friendship, food, worship, Bible study, and free child care and homeschoolers oversight. PWOC also offers an evening fellowship/study on Mondays at 7:00 PM. For more information, email us at [email protected], and like us on Facebook! PWOC… A place to belong! A place to grow! A place for YOU! THRIFT SHOP 787-2153 Mini Mall, Building 4713 on Lee Road We will be closed 31 Mar - 2 April. Girl Scouts will be selling cookies in front of the Thrift Shop Bldg 4713 20 Feb - 16 Mar on Weds and Thurs. Thrift Shop Fashion Show 18 Mar from noon till 3. Refreshments, prizes and entertainment. Each hour will be a different area of fashion, kids, formal and vintage. Summer clothing accepted FRGs may still contact the manager to work in the shop and earn extra money. Thrift Shop Store Hours: Tues and Thurs 0900-1500 and Wed 0900-1700 Thrift Shop welfare request continue throughout the year. The welfare request form can be found at [email protected]. VICTORY SPOUSES CLUB MARCH LUNCHEON “Luck of the Irish!” NEW LOCATION Fort Jackson Officers’ Club 3630 Semmes Rd Fort Jackson, SC 29207 Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 1100 to 1300 16 17 FAMILY INTEREST AGENCIES COMPREHENSIVE SOLDIER & FAMILY FITNESS (CSF2) Michael Brown, CSF2 Training Center Manager 751-5913 Be at your best when it matters the most. COMPREHENSIVE SOLDIER & FAMILY FITNESS (CSF2) SPOUSE COURSE • • • • • Who: Military Dependents (Spouse) What: Enhanced Performance Training When: 7-9 April 2015 Where: Bldg 2289 Corner of Beauregard St. and Magruder Ave Why: Life is full of those moments in family life, social life, sporting life, and work, where we need to perform our best. How can you be at your best when it matters the most? We can teach you ways to be at your best. Course Outline Day 1 (7 Apr) • Introductions • Put it in Perspective (PIIP) • Active Constructive Responding (ACR) • Mental Skills Foundation (MSF) Day 2 (8 Apr) • Hunt the Good Stuff • Goal Setting (GS) • Building Confidence (BC ) • Attention Control (AC) Day 3 (9 Apr) • Hunt the Good Stuff • Energy Management (EM) • Goal Setting (GS) **To Register for Class please call (803) 751-9720** 18 DPW RCI Emma Watson [email protected] 751-9343 Book Drive To promote summer reading Hosted by the Fort Jackson Housing Mayoral Council Please donate new or gently used BOOKS. All books donated will benefit the Fort Jackson youth population. Books can be dropped off at the following locations: Balfour Beatty and Fort Jackson Housing Office Donation deadline: May 22, 2015 FREE BOOK GIVE–A–WAY Balfour Beatty Community Center Date: June 5, 2015 Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm Date: June 6, 2015 Time: 10:30am-3:30pm For more information please contact Fort Jackson RCO office at (803) 751-7567 or your area Housing Mayors. BALFOUR BEATTY COMMUNITIES 738-8275 Frequently Called Numbers: Community Management Office - (803) 738-8275 Service Request Desk - (803) 787-6416 Minol (888) 636-0493 SEE OUR WEBSITE- WWW.FTJACKSONFAMILYHOUSING.COM FOR RECURRING MONTHLY/WEEKLY EVENTS! FACEBOOK – facebook.com/FtJacksonFamilyHousing COMMISSARY 751-5789 COMMISSARY FAST FACTS – ISSUE 161 – March 2015 19 ‘Frozen Food Month’ brings commissary savings Great savings on frozen food items highlighted by specially decorated frozen food departments can mean only one thing for commissary shoppers. It’s March — frozen food month! “Our customers love Frozen Food Month,” said Tracie Russ, DeCA’s sales director. “They have good reasons to stock up on frozen foods and other items because of the great prices and exciting promotions going on throughout their commissary.” The annual NCAA basketball tournament is also bouncing around commissaries during March in the form of super savings and giveaways. It’s all made possible by DeCA’s industry partners – vendors, suppliers and brokers – offering discounts beyond everyday savings. Overseas stores may have substituted events for certain promotional programs. For the full story, go to http://www.commissaries.com/press_room/press_release/2015/DeCA_13_15.cfm. More items added to Commissary Value Brand With nearly 100 items recently added to the Commissary Value Brand program, military patrons will have even more opportunities to save, according to the Defense Commissary Agency’s senior enlisted advisor to the director. “We recommend that patrons continue to monitor the orange ‘Value’ signs in the stores because they will see a larger offering of products,” said Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Stuart M. Allison. Since the middle of February, new products added to the program include several cheeses, condiments, canned and powdered milk, canned soup, dry pasta, honey, rice, laundry bleach and paper towels. With the influx of new items, the Value Brand mix will boast nearly 400 products such as frozen vegetables, pizza and entrees; pet foods; health and beauty care; cereals; cleaning supplies; soft drinks; coffee; canned fruit, soup and fish; disposable lunch and storage bags; condiments and more. The average savings for Value Brand is about 42 percent when compared to national brands and 25 percent against the store brand and private label items found in commercial retail stores. Patrons looking for these items will see orange “Value” tags. A list of items, FAQs and a video of the program are available at http://www.commissaries.com/shopping/value-brand.cfm. Stay connected to your commissary benefit Visit www.commissaries.com to learn more about the Defense Commissary Agency: Check out the latest news, find a store near you, see what’s on sale, create a shopping list, learn of food and product recalls, scan employment opportunities, read frequently asked questions, submit a customer comment form online through DeCA’s Your Action Line and more. Customers can also access the DeCA website to opt in for DeCA’s electronic newsletters, Commissary Connection and the Guard/Reserve On-Site Sales Schedule. All that’s needed is an email address. DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY – PUBLIC AFFAIRS 20 Visit DeCA on the Web at: www.commissaries.com; www.twitter.com/YourCommissary; www.youtube.com/user/DefenseCommissary; www.facebook.com/YourCommissary; www.flickr.com/photos/commissary/; www.pinterest.com/YourCommissary; and for the latest news and links to more savings, subscribe to Commissary Connection at www.commissaries.com/subscribe.cfm. DeCA Pathways Intern Program Looking for temporary summer work? Consider the DeCA Pathways Intern Program Opportunities for Part-time (20hrs/week) and Full-time (40hrs/week) positions available in many locations. Apply: www.USAJOBS.gov Keyword search - Store Associate Pathways Intern Click on “How to Apply” to complete the application Check us out on Facebook and Twitter- Defense Commissary Agency 21 RELIGIOUS SUPPORT OFFICE 751-3121 Garrison Worship Services Schedule (regular) Protestant Services -Sunday 8:30 a.m. Daniel Circle Chapel Gospel Svc Daniel Circle Chapel 9:00 a.m. Worship Service McCrady Chapel (SCARNG) 9:30 a.m. Hispanic Protestant Magruder Chapel 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Main Post Chapel 10:15 a.m. Daniel Circle Chapel Gospel Svc Daniel Circle Chapel 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Class Main Post Chapel 11 a.m. Worship Service Memorial Chapel 11 a.m. ChapelNext Bayonet Chapel (Contemporary Worship Service and Children’s Church) Protestant Bible Study/Prayer Service -Sunday 9:30 a.m. ChapelNext Bible Study Bayonet Chapel -Monday 7 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (PWOC) Main Post Chapel -Tuesday 9:30 a.m.-noon Women’s Bible Study (PWOC) Main Post Chapel -Wednesday 6 p.m. Gospel Prayer Service Magruder Chapel 7 p.m. Gospel Bible Study Magruder Chapel 7 p.m. -Thursday 11:45 a.m. LDS Scripture Study Fresh Encounter Bible Study Protestant Youth of the Chapel -Sunday 5-6:30 p.m. Club Beyond Youth Group -Saturday 11 a.m. Daniel Circle Chapel Youth at the Dorn VA Hospital Catholic -Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. -Sunday 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Anderson Chapel Chaplain Family Life Center Chaplain Family Life Center Daniel Circle Chapel (1st Sat of ea month) (meet in Dorn VA parking lot) Mass Main Post Chapel Mass CCD (Sep – May) Religious Ed Class for Adults (Sep – May) Religious Ed Class for Children(Sep – May) Reconciliation (after Mass or by appt) Solomon Center Education Center Main Post Chapel Main Post Chapel Main Post Chapel 22 11 a.m. 12:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Catholic -Wednesday 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Catholic Friday 11:30 a.m. Mass Catholic Youth Ministry Women’s Scripture Study Main Post Chapel Main Post Chapel Main Post Chapel Rosary RCIA/Adult Inquiry (Sep – May) Main Post Chapel Main Post Chapel Ladies of the Parish (1st Friday of ea. Month) Main Post Chapel Anglican/Episcopal/Liturgical -Sunday 8 a.m. Anderson Chapel Islamic -Sunday 8-10 a.m. -Friday 1-2 p.m. Jewish -Sunday 9:30-10:30 a.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Church of Christ -Sunday 11:30 a.m. Latter Day Saints -Sunday 9:30-11 a.m. -Thursday 7-8 p.m. Islamic Studies Main Post Chapel Jumah Service Worship Service Jewish Book Study Main Post Chapel Memorial Chapel Post Conference Room Church of Christ Worship Service Anderson Chapel Latter Day Saints Worship Service Anderson Chapel Latter Day Saints Scripture Study Anderson Chapel Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) PWOC…A place to belong! A place to grow! A place for YOU! -Monday 7 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (PWOC) Main Post Chapel -Tuesday 9:30 a.m.-Noon Women’s Bible Study (PWOC) Main Post Chapel Chapel / Other Service Location Addresses and Phone Numbers Anderson Chapel 2335 Anderson St., Corner of Jackson Blvd (803) 751-7032 Bayonet Chapel 9476 Kemper Street 23 (803) 751-6322/4542 Chapel Next 9476 Kemper St. (conducted at Bayonet Chapel) (803) 751-6322/4542 Daniel Circle Chapel 3359 Daniel Circle, Corner of Jackson Blvd (803) 751-1297/4478 Education Center 4581 Scales Ave Chaplain Family Life Center Bldg 5460 Marion Ave (to the side of the POV Lot) (803) 751-4961 Magruder Chapel 4360 Magruder Ave. 751-3883 Main Post Chapel 4580 Scales Ave. (803) 751-6469/6681 McCrady Chapel (SCARNG) 3820 McCrady Road (located at McCrady Training Center) 5411 Leesburg Road, Eastover, SC (Exit Gate 5 @ Semmes Road, turn left, keep straight 16 mi., McCrady Training Center on left) Memorial Chapel 4470 Jackson Blvd (803) 751-7324 Religious Support Office 4475 Gregg St. (803) 751-3121/6318 Warrior Chapel (Located in 120th AG BN) 1895 Washington St. (803) 751-5086/7427 DENTAC Sugar Bowl Competition Names of the student participants: Carter Stevens, Emma Jordan, Madison Crawford, Ysabel Soriano, Collins Akpablie, Brandon Ramsey, and Derrick Mahan. DENTAC Thanks AAFES for their generous donation of the movie tickets for the competitors. Free Panorexes offered 31 MARCH 2015. 24 MEDDAC Moncrief Army Community Hospital Updates Visit us on the web: www.moncrief.amedd.army.mil Get Late Breaking News and Health Information: Like and Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MoncriefACH EMERGENCY CARE Moncrief does not have an Emergency Room. In the event of a true emergency, you should proceed to the nearest Emergency Room or call 911. TRICARE Prime beneficiaries are seen by appointment for primary care services. By visiting www.tricareonline.com or calling (803) 751-CARE (2273), you will be able to access appointments for acute, routine, wellness and follow-up visits. In order to be seen in a specialty clinic you will need a referral from your Primary Care Manager (PCM) for the initial appointment. TRICARE Online Provides Secure Access to Online Features for DoD Beneficiaries Receiving Care Through a Military Hospital or Clinic www.TRICAREOnline.com (TOL) is the Department of Defense Military Health System's online portal for beneficiary health care services, benefits and health information. View, schedule, and cancel military hospital or clinic appointments for yourself or your authorized family members, you can cancel appointments even if they were not booked on TOL! Receive email and text message appointment reminders Refill and check the status of your prescriptions at your military hospital or clinic View, download, or share your personal health data via the Blue Button TRICARE Online (TOL) has made the appointment scheduling process easier by streamlining the selection of appointment reasons. In an effort to increase efficiency and to align with Patient Centered Medical Home guidelines, when the beneficiary or patient books an appointment, via the TOL Appointment Center, he/she has four visit reasons to decide between: 1) 2) 3) 4) Appointment Within Next 24 hours Appointment Beyond Next 24 hours Follow-Up Primary Care Manager Visit Wellness Visit These four visit reasons are standardized across the Services making appointment scheduling faster and easier. If there are not appointments available within the next 24 hours or beyond the next 24 hours, select Follow-up Primary Care Manager Visit. To access TOL you may use your CAC, Premium DS Logon, or DFAS MyPay account. TRICARE Online Booking Appointments for Minors (TBAM) 25 What is TBAM? A feature within TRICARE On Line (TOL) that allows authorized adult family members to schedule, view and cancel both primary care and select self-referral specialty appointments on behalf of: Themselves, Other adult family members (who have granted access) Minor children (under 18 years of age) How to Access TBAM? Beneficiary users must log into www.tricareonline.com using either their CAC, Premium DS Logon, or DFAS MyPay account. For More Information contact TOL customer service which is available 24hrs/7days a week at 1-800600-9332 (CONUS. No-Shows/Cancellations Please do not miss a scheduled appointment. No-show appointments result in a loss of resources and prevent other patients from accessing medical care. To cancel your appointment any time log onto www.tricareonline.com or alternatively call 751-CARE (2273) during regular business hours. For Specialty Care appointments patients may also call the clinic to cancel the appointment during normal duty hours. Cancelling appointments in advance will allow better access to the FHC/IMC and reduce the utilization of the Urgent Care Clinic for non-urgent visits. Telephone Consultations (TCONs) Patients may leave a TCON for their primary care provider by calling 751-2273 (CARE). Depending on the nature of the call, the patient’s provider or one of the provider’s healthcare team members will contact the patient within three business days. Patients are asked to provide an accurate phone number when they call. Moncrief Army Community Hospital Is on Facebook Like and Follow Us Stay up-to-date on current news Get health tips Receive TRICARE updates Army Medical Command Information https://www.facebook.com/MoncriefACH 26 Have Health Questions? Call the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273) Sometimes it’s hard to know when to seek medical help for urgent health problems. Having access to a trusted medical professional at a moment’s notice is invaluable. The new TRICARE Nurse Advice Line (NAL) does just that. All TRICARE beneficiaries in the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii can get health advice by calling the NAL, toll-free and 24/7. The NAL number is 1-800TRICARE (874-2273). The NAL is a team of registered nurses who answer urgent healthcare questions. They give beneficiaries professional medical advice to help decide whether self-care is the best option, or they should see a healthcare provider. They will recommend if it’s ok to wait for care, or if beneficiaries should seek urgent or emergency care. There is always a live person on the line to answer health questions. The NAL has pediatric nurses to answer children’s health questions. If follow-up to the child’s care is needed or requested, the NAL will call back to check on them a few hours later. The NAL can also help beneficiaries find the closest medical care if they need it. When beneficiaries call the NAL, a representative checks their eligibility in the Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). Beneficiaries with an urgent health care concern or question speak to a registered nurse who asks the beneficiary a series of standard questions to recommend the next steps and give them best advice possible. Beneficiaries can still call their PCM or clinic for medical advice and appointments. The NAL is a new and easy option for beneficiaries to access care quickly at any time. To access the NAL dial 1-800TRICARE (874-2273) and select option 1. Important Phone Numbers Commercial: (803) DSN: 734 Primary Care Appointments 751-CARE (2273) Appointments (Toll Free) 877-273-5584 Health Benefits Office 751-2425 Hospital Information 751-2183/2160 Laboratory 751-7808/2260 Medical Records Administrator 751-4510 Patient Services Office 751-2123/2425/2778 Pharmacy 751-2385/2415/4051 Pharmacy Toll Free (REFILL) 751-2250 Referral Center 751-2363 TRICARE Information 1-800-444-5445 27 Help MACH make you “Completely Satisfied” The Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey, (APLSS) survey mailed to a patient home after an outpatient visit at any military hospital. This survey serves as a tool for the facility to know how to better serve our patients. For our beneficiaries convenience, the survey can be answered via e-mail, telephonically, or simply by mailing the survey in. Moncrief Army Community Hospital takes the APLSS feedback very seriously and the results are viewed at all command levels. It is important that our patients fill out the surveys. Our facility can earn additional funding MACH receives for positive APLSS surveys is used to improve patient care services. Here at MACH we want to know how our patients feel about the quality of care and customer service we provide. So next time you have a visit to MACH, please take the time to fill out and return the survey – it will help us meet our goal of making you “Completely Satisfied.” TMOP – TRICARE MAIL ORDER PHARMACY and Moncrief Pharmacy News Q: Are you familiar with what the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy (TMOP)? A: TMOP is a mail order pharmacy where beneficiaries can receive any prescriptions by mail that they can get by coming to the pharmacy. If you take medications regularly to treat conditions (such as high blood pressure or asthma), you can benefit from home delivery. Q: How do I know if TMOP carries the prescriptions that I need? A: For a detailed listing of covered drugs, excluded drugs and quantity limits, visit web site www.tricareformulary.search.org or call toll-free 1-866-DOD.TMOP or call 1-866-363-8667 Q: Who is eligible to use the TMOP? A: All eligible uniformed services health system beneficiaries. Q: What are the benefits of using home delivery? A: Save money and time by ordering up to a 90-day supply of your medication. Register for it online, by phone or mail and your prescriptions are delivered directly to you with free standard shipping. Q: How does one enroll in TMOP? A: You can log on to the web site http//www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE and use the “Make the Switch to Home Delivery” feature or call 1-877-363-1433. You can review the maintenance medications you’re currently filling at network pharmacies, and then ask Express Scripts to switch them to Home Delivery. It’s that easy. Q: What is the best time to pick up a prescription at the main Pharmacy so that I don't have to wait that long? A: Mondays, Fridays and Saturday mornings are the best times to pick up a prescription quickly. During the hours of 1000 and 1400 is busiest throughout the week. 28 AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service) FORT JACKSON, SC Don Sydlik, General Manager Fort Jackson/Shaw AFB Exchange Office: 803-782-7739 x100 BB: 803-727-2885 Email: [email protected] Maria Veney, Jackson Exchange Manager Office: 803-787-1950/51/52 x110 Email: [email protected] Della Hannah, Services Business Manager Office: 803-782-1044 x110 BB: 803-673-0218 Email: [email protected] FORT JACKSON SCHOOLS: http://www.am.dodea.edu/scstewartcuba/Fort%20Jackson%20Schools.html 9 – 13 March 27 March 30 March-3 April 25 May 4 June Terra Nova Assessment Week No School/ Teacher Work Day Spring Break No School/ Memorial Day Last Day of School ARMY SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICERS K. McCoy-Wilson, Ph. D. [email protected] Ann Gordon [email protected] Bde/Bn/Tenants/Battalions are “Adopting” Schools In conjunction with Army Regulation 360–1, The Army Public Affairs Program, Fort Jackson has “adopted” 39 schools with additional schools requesting partnership. For more information, please contact the School Liaison Office (751.6150 ext.2). CONGRATULATIONS to Rideview High School. This school has been “adopted” by the 193rd Infantry Brigade (1-13 INF). MAJ Dan Grieve is the unit’s POC. 29 UPDATE Richland School District Two’s Choice and Magnet application process has closed. Accept or Decline offers will be made available on March 18-24, 2015 via the district’s website. http://www.richland2.org/ MISSION: The mission of the Adopt-A-School program is to routinely contribute military resources and services to schools in order to nurture the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth of children in the greater Fort Jackson area. Through interaction with positive role models, the Adopt-a-School program helps to ensure that children succeed and live their dreams. The Vision the Adopt-a- School program is to partner with local schools and increase public awareness of the Army's mission and foster good relations with local communities. This also addresses the following Campaign Plan Objectives: Fort Jackson Campaign Plan Objectives 5.0 5.3 6.2 6.3 - Enhance quality of life (QOL) for Soldiers Implement/Execute community covenant (Soldier Focus) Enhance community covenant (Family Focus) Enhance QOL for Families, Fort Jackson, and our surrounding school districts LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS and EMAIL INFORMATION Important Dates: Fort Jackson Schools: http://www.am.dodea.edu/scstewartcuba/Fort%20Jackson%20Schools.html 9 – 13 March 27 March 30 March-3 April 25 May 4 June Terra Nova Assessment Week No School/ Teacher Work Day Spring Break No School/ Memorial Day Last Day of School Richland School District One: http://www.richlandone.org/ 19 March 26 March Delayed Start for High Schools Early Release 30 27 March 30 March – 3 April 29 May No School/ Teacher Work Day Spring Break Last Day of School/ ½ Day for Students Richland School District Two: http://www.richland2.org/ 26 March 27 March 30 March-3 April 25 May 4 -5 June 5 June Half-Day for Elementary and Middle School Students Student Holiday/ Teacher Professional Development Spring Break Memorial Day/No School Half Day for All Students Last Day of School for Students Kershaw County Schools: http://www.kershaw.k12.sc.us/ 30 March – 3 April 6 April 25 May 28-29 May 29 May Spring Break No School / Teacher Work Day No School/ Teacher Work Day Half Day for Students Last Day of School Lexington County School District One http://www.lexington1.net/lexoneweb 13 March 3 April 6-10 April 25 May 2-3 June 3 June No School No School Spring Break No School/ Memorial Day Half Day for Students Last Day of School Lexington School District Two: http://www.lex2.org/ 25 March 6-10 April 22 April 25 May 3-4 June 4 June Early Release Spring Break Early Release No School/Memorial Day Half Day for Students Last Day of School Lexington/Richland School District Five: http://www.lex5.k12.sc.us/ 31 16 March 30 March-3 April 25 May 1-3 June 3 June Student and Teacher Holiday/No School Spring Break Memorial Day/No School Half Day for Students Last Day of School for Students Fairfield County School District http://www.fairfield.k12.sc.us/ 30 March- 3 April 25 May 3 June Spring Break Memorial Day/No School Last Day of School for Students ***Please be sure to verify these dates with your child’s school district*** Department of Defense Education Activity Attendance Policy The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has implemented a system-wide attendance policy for students in DoDEA schools throughout the world. The policy has specific guidance on attendance, absences and identifies support services for students at-risk for not fulfilling the grade or course requirements. Below are a few of the highlights of the policy: •All students are required to attend school for 180 instructional days per school year. •Academic penalties will not be imposed for excused absences. •Whenever a student needs to be out for more than five days, the teacher will provide a Student Educational Monitoring Plan to lessen the impact of a student missing instruction in class. Excused absences can include: ◦Personal illness ◦Medical, dental or mental health appointment ◦Serious illness in the student’s immediate family ◦A death in the student’s immediate family or of a relative ◦Religious holiday ◦Emergency conditions such as fire, flood, or storm ◦Unique family circumstances warranting absence and coordinated with school administration. ◦College visits that cannot be scheduled on non-school days ◦Reasonable amounts of time surrounding deployments and reintegration providing missed schoolwork is obtained in advance and completed upon return. The policy establishes a balance between the need for military families to spend following deployment, while emphasizing the importance of education. 32 time together Changes in 11th Grade State Testing This year marks the beginning of important changes in state testing for all juniors in South Carolina. These students will take a college and career readiness assessment and WorkKeys, which measures essential workforce skills. There are three parts of the assessment: Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information and Locating Information. Depending upon the minimum score received on all three assessments, a student may earn one of four National Career Readiness Certificates: Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze. These certificates can help students find summer and part-time jobs, as well as immediately open doors for careers after high school. For more information, visit http://ed.sc.gov High School Exit Exam (HSAP) Elimination Act 155 (H. 3919) passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Nikki R. Haley on April 14, 2014, eliminates the requirement for students to take the High School Assessment Program (HSAP). Beginning with the graduating class of 2015, students are no longer required to meet the exit examination requirement to earn a South Carolina high school diploma. In addition, a person who is no longer enrolled in a public school and who previously failed to receive a high school diploma or was denied graduation solely for failing to meet the exit exam requirements may petition the local school board to determine the student’s eligibility to receive a high school diploma. (Directly cited from http://ed.sc.gov/agency/programs-services/43/) SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICATION POLICY CHANGE New South Carolina Vaccination Regulation A new South Carolina immunization regulation requires all seventh-graders in South Carolina to have booster shots for tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough. DHEC is putting on free vaccine clinics in the coming weeks to make it easier for parents to get the Tdap booster. All seventh-graders need proof of the Tdap booster before beginning school this August. For more information, please call DHEC at 803.785.2698. Over-the-Counter Medications Over-the-counter medications will no longer be administered at school without a written medical order (prescription). South Carolina laws require school nurses to have a medical order from a health care provider for all medications administered to students. For more information, please call the school nurse. Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) oversees the implementation of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children. All fifty (50) States are now members of the compact. The purpose of the compact is to ease some of the transition issues faced by military students as they move from state to state and district to district. For more information on the interstate compact and the Military 33 Interstate Children’s Compact Commission, please visit the commission’s website at www.mic3.net or contact the School Liaison Office at 803.751.6150. THE FEDERAL IMPACT AID PROGRAM Many local school districts across the United States include within their boundaries parcels of land owned by the Federal Government or land which has been removed from the local tax rolls by the Federal Government. Since Federal property is exempt from local property taxes, sometimes these school districts are operating with less local revenue than is available to other school districts. Since 1950, Congress has provided financial assistance to these local school districts through the Impact Aid Program. Impact Aid was designed to assist local school districts that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt Federal property, or that have experienced increased expenditures due to the enrollment of federally connected children, including children living on Indian lands. The Impact Aid law (now Title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)) provides assistance to local school districts with concentrations of children residing on Indian lands, military bases, low-rent housing properties, or other Federal properties and, to a lesser extent, concentrations of children who have parents in the uniformed services or employed on eligible Federal properties who do not live on Federal property. How do school districts use Impact Aid? Most Impact Aid funds, except for the additional payments for children with disabilities and construction payments, are considered general aid to the recipient school districts; these districts may use the funds in whatever manner they choose in accordance with their local and State requirements. Most recipients use these funds for current expenditures, but recipients may use the funds for other purposes such as capital expenditures. Some Impact Aid funds must be used for specific purposes. All payments are distributed by wire transfer directly to the bank accounts of school districts. School districts use Impact Aid for a wide variety of expenses, including the salaries of teachers and teacher aides; purchasing textbooks, computers, and other equipment; after-school programs and remedial tutoring; advanced placement classes; and special enrichment programs. Payments for Children with Disabilities must be used for the extra costs of educating these children. Cited from the U.S. Department of Education’s Website For more information about Federally Impacted Schools, visit: www.nafisdc.org CHOOSING A SCHOOL….WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR? Choosing a school is a very important decision that parents must make for their children. In our local area, your child’s school placement is determined by zoning. If there is a school that you are considering, your residence must be in an area zoned for that particular school. For example, if you are living on post, your child(ren) will attend on post schools. If living on the installation, children in grades 7 and 8th are zoned for Dent Middle School and students in grades 9th through 12 are zoned for Richland Northeast High. If you are considering other school districts, please visit their district’s website or contact that district’s registrar. 34 Richland School District One Information Richland One School District will hold 3 public input sessions to give citizens an opportunity to learn about the district’s budget development process and share their ideas about areas to fund in the 2015-2016 general fund budget. For the dates and locations for the meetings, please visit the Richland One website at www.richlandone.org. . Richland School District Two Information If you have questions or concerns related to registration, enrollment, transfers, Expanded Choice, charter/home school participation, or foreign-exchange students please, contact the District Registrar, Mr. Roger Wiley, at [email protected]. Adult Education Programs in Richland School District Two The Rogers Center offers classes to complete your high school diploma requirements, GED test preparation, WorkKeys, English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education. Applicants enroll at the Rogers Center, 750 Old Clemson Road. For more information call (803) 736-8787 or visit the center’s Web site http://www2.richland2.org/tech/RogersCenter/ Students may take classes to complete their high school diploma requirements 8:30-12:10 PM Monday through Thursday and 6-8 PM on Tuesday and Thursdays. HSAP classes are held 8:30-10:30, Tuesdays and Thursdays. GED preparation Classes are Monday through Thursday 8:30 to 12:10 PM and Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6-8 PM. Adult Basic Education class is Mondays 8:30-11:30 AM. WorkKeys Career Readiness Class is Wednesdays 8:30 - 11:30 AM. English as a Second Language classes are Tuesday – Thursday 9:30- Noon or Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-7 PM. Registration has begun for community education classes. You may register until classes begin; however, early registration is recommended as courses fill early. For further information on any course offered, call 736-8787 ext. 25103. All classes meet at the Rogers Center. Introduction to Computer Class: This course is for the complete beginner and is the perfect starting point to help you with a personal computer. You will learn basic skills such as how to use a mouse and navigate around the desktop. From the first class, you will have your hands on the keyboard and have plenty of time to practice and build your confidence. Class limited to 10 persons. Introduction to Computers II: This class is for persons who have completed the Introduction to Computer Class and would like to further their training. This class addresses your special concerns and builds your confidence and skills. 35 For more information, please contact: Paula Wilson W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing and Technology Education Center Richland School District Two 750 Old Clemson Road Columbia, South Carolina 29229 / 803 736-8787 Annual Proof of Residency: Richland Two verifies the addresses of all K-12 students annually. All kindergartners and students new to the district must provide three (3) verifying documents of residency. Students currently enrolled must provide one (1) verifying document. Acceptable proof includes: a current electric bill, land line phone bill, water bill, cable/satellite bill, completely executed rental lease or real estate purchase contract. Specific details can be found on the district’s Web site, www.richland2.org. Waiting to verify a student’s address, could delay the date the child starts school next year. For more information contact your child’s school or district registrar Roger Wiley, 738.3314. Richland Two Charter High School: Richland Two Charter High School has opened its doors to rising juniors and seniors. Their aim is to provide these students with 21st century skills while earning their high school diploma in a flexible learning environment. Students will take classes via the Richland Two Virtual School to earn credits toward their diploma and will also be provided with internship opportunities. The nature of the virtual school will allow students to take their classes at any time of the day or night, wherever they have access to an internet connection. The facility is located at 750 Old Clemson Road and will be open between the hours of 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. It will be staffed at all times with certified teachers, a guidance counselor, and other qualified staff to assist students with their school work and their internship opportunities. Free tutoring in reading and math is available. Students and families can get more information about the Richland Two Charter High School at http://www.r2charterhigh.org or by calling 803-419-1348. Youth Educational Services Student Online Achievement Resource (SOAR) www.SoarAtHome.org SOAR is a free website providing students and parents with resources to: 1) Identify academic strengths and weaknesses in math and reading. • Students in grades 3 through high school have access to comprehensive and skill specific tests to help identify skills that students have mastered and skills where additional instruction might be needed. • Assessments are aligned to state learning standards and immediate feedback is provided to students and parents. 2) Instruct the student in math, reading and language arts through interactive tutorials. • Skill specific tutorials provide additional instruction and review to students. • Lessons are self-guided and have audio components so students can work independently or with parents. 36 3) Involve parents by providing educational resources written specifically for parents. • Parents can access their child’s account to see how they have done on tests and the tutorial activities any time. • Hundreds of activities are provided that parents can work on with their child. The Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA) sponsors SOAR in partnership with the University of Northern Iowa, The Princeton Review, and Houghton Mifflin. Tutor.com There is a program for all military connected students. This is the site for students at which they can register for free tutoring service provided by the Army FREE!!! The cost occurs to the Army when the tutoring service is provided. The link is: http://Tutor.com For students to get their own password, they need to go to http://myarmonesource/cyss_tutor and follow the directions. They will be asked for garrison name, email address, and gender. They then will be given a specific password, sent to their e-mail address, only for him or herself. The garrison will be credited with a census count for each student who logs on and then the count will continue throughout the year. Home-Schooling Information for South Carolina For more information on Home-schooling in South Carolina visit: http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/South_Carolina.pdf On-Post Home-Schooling Information For more information about Fort Jackson’s Home School Group, please contact Bethany Storlazzi; [email protected] Contact Number: 419-0760. Fort Jackson Homeschoolers meet once a week throughout the school year. Disclaimer: The United States Army neither states nor implies any endorsement, association or recommendation with regards to private organizations or businesses referred to in this information. CYS Services Rose Edmond, Director 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
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