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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Services Offered:
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Seminars/classes regarding financial and consumer subjects
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Free and Confidential Financial Counseling
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Assistance with Debt Liquidation
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Consumer Advocacy/Complaint Resolution
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Emergency Financial Assistance
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Emergency Food Assistance
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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 Madelyn.A.Mercado.civ@mail.mil
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
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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 Barbara.L.martin10.civ@mail.mil 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
Barbara.L.martin10.civ@mail.mil to register.
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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 Barbara.L.martin10.civ@mail.mil 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 Barbara.L.martin10.civ@mail.mil 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 Barbara.L.martin10.civ@mail.mil to register.
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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 Barbara.L.martin10.civ@mail.mil 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 Barbara.L.martin10.civ@mail.mil to register.
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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 barbara.martin@us.army.mil
Sponsored by ACS Employment Readiness Program (ERP)
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Office of the Station Manager
Po Box 10008
9810 Lee Rd
Fort Jackson, SC 29207
Tel: (803) 751-4329
Fax: (803) 751-6749
JacksonRedCross@yahoo.com
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
Fortjacksonpack89@yahoo.com
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 Ftjacksongs@hotmail.com.**
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
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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
jacksonpwoc@gmail.com, 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
www.ftjacksonthrift@bellsouth.net.
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
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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
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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**
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DPW
RCI
Emma Watson
Emma.v.watson.civ@mail.mil
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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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(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.
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MEDDAC
Moncrief Army Community Hospital Updates
Visit us on the web: www.moncrief.amedd.army.mil
Get Late Breaking News and Health Information:
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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.
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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:
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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: sydlikd@aafes.com
Maria Veney, Jackson Exchange Manager
Office: 803-787-1950/51/52 x110
Email: VENEYM@aafes.com
Della Hannah, Services Business Manager
Office: 803-782-1044 x110
BB: 803-673-0218
Email: hannahd@aafes.com
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.
Keisha.mccoywilson@us.army.mil
Ann Gordon
Etta.ann.gordon@us.army.mil
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.
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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
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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
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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/
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 rwiley@richland2.org.
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.
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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.
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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;
johnlazzi@yahoo.com 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
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