MOPS

If you are a mom who…


• Is pregnant or has a child newborn thru pre-kindergarten

• Desires to make new friends

• Wants to share the challenges and joys of motherhood

• Is looking for opportunities for personal growth through trusted

resources

Come and join us in exploring all the facets of being a woman and a mother.

Every 2nd Wednesday September thru May, 9:00 to 11:30am

First meeting September 8th, 2010

Hosted at Mission Baptist Church

Free childcare is provided with registration

To register go to missionbaptist.com and click on the MOPS link, or come down

to the Osan BX Saturday August 28th and September 4th

10:00am to 2:00pm

For more information contact us at

mops.mbc@gmail.com

Rainbow Jell-o Jigglers

(I found this recipe online:  http://dobetter.wordpress.com/2008/03/18/rainbow-jello/)

I picked up a 6oz box of blue, yellow and red jello plus a box of knox gelatin. To get these fabulous layers, mix the blue jello with an envelope of the knox gelatin. Pour in two cups of boiling water. Dissolve the gelatin. Add 1/2 cup of ice. Stir until thick. Remove any remaining ice cubes and any bubbles that may have formed. Pour into a 9×13 inch pan. Let set in the refrigerator.

Repeat with the yellow jello and pour it over the set blue. Repeat with the red jello and pour it over the yellow. And there you have it, Rainbow Jello.

I won’t go into the whole primary and secondary color thing, but these colors, when stacked upon each other, create other colors. There is not an orange or green layer. It just looks like it when the red and yellow layers touch and then yellow and blue layers touch. Pretty cool.

Korean American Cultural Friendship Festival 2010

When:  11-12 September 2010 (Sat, Sun)

Where:  Sinjang Shopping Mall/Sinjang Park

**Announcement**

The Girl scouts 101 event that was scheduled for this Friday the 27th at Turtle Park has been postponed due to the weather. 

Osan Elementary Meet & Greet

Reminder that Meet & Greet is this Friday, 27 August from 1:30-2:30.


Spirit Shop will be open & we will have sign ups for Popcorn Fridays ($5/child/year).

Volunteer Sign Ups will be available for Popcorn Fridays, Family Fun Night Committee, & Fundraising Committee.

Elections for Elected PTO Board Positions (Pres, VP, Sec, & Treas) will be held on Open House Night (13 Sept). If you are interested in running, pick up a Nomination Ballot on Friday.

We are still looking for a Fundraising Chair and possibly a Popcorn Friday Chair.



See you on Friday!

Your OAES PTO Board

Town Hall Meeting

Good Afternoon,

-The 51st Fighter Wing Commander will be conducting a Town Hall Meeting for

all Osan Air base Residents to discuss any and all issues affecting them and

their families. Special emphasis will be for parents of children in the

Osan DoDEA schools.



- Purpose: Provide Osan residents with vital information on what is

Happening on the base that will affect them and their families, a forum for

their questions and concerns, plus a special visit by the DoDDS

Superintendent for Korea on the academic programs for the new school year.



- Date/Time: Wed, 25 Aug / Start 1800 hrs, Finish 1900 hrs

- Location: Base Theater

- AAFES will delay start of movie, The Expendables, until 2000 hrs

- Seating capacity 600+








//SIGNED//

JOE P. BUFFINGTON, MSgt, USAF

First Sergeant, 51st Operations Group

DSN 784-6794; Comm 031-661-6794

Girl Scouts 101 recruiting event

***This even has been postponed/cancelled***



Dear Parents,

We hope you have had a wonderful summer!! We are really looking forward to seeing the girls after the long break!


Next Friday, 27 Aug, is our from 3-5pm. This is right after the Elementary School Meet and Greet, and the event will take place in Turtle Park on base. If you went to the Luau last year, it is the same location.


No preparation or work is required for the Daisy's as this is a recruiting event. Any girls last year who were not able to register for this next year, will be able to do so at this event! The older troops have put together some booths that will have different activities, so the girls should have a great time!


We hope all of the girls can come out and introduce themselves to the new scouts signing up! Please have the girls wear their vests/smocks if they like...it will give them a chance to show off all the patches and awards from last year!


We hope to see all of you there, and again, we are looking forward to getting started with the girls again!
See you Friday!


Kristie, Danielle, & Stephanie

Daisy Troop 10 Leader/Co-Leaders

Marriage God Retreat

Want to enhance your marriage relationship?

Log on to God and connect with your Spouse

(Sept 24-26)

Location:  To be determined

Cost:  $100 per couple

Activities and childcare available for children 3 yrs old and up

To make reservations and pay the registration fee, stop by the Chapel

Limited to the first 27 couples to sign up & pay

Deadline to sign up and pay is Sept. 10

Any questions, contact Ch. Richard Tatum at 784-5000 or via email @ richard.tatum@osan.af.mil

Free SAT/ACT Prep Program for Military Families

eKnowledge Corporation and NFL football players have donated $20,000,000 of free SAT/ACT software to military families worldwide. Military service members, veterans and dependents can order the free SAT/ACT test preparation products (you pay only shipping and handling) worth $200 by
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Customer Service/Technical Support:
eKnowledge provides customer service and technical support M-F, 8:30am - 7:30pm EST, support@eknowledge.com  or by telephone: 951-256-4076 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              951-256-4076      end_of_the_skype_highlighting



Chris Oliver
CCAF Advisor
Education Office
DSN: 784-3891

Tutor.com

Military service members and their dependents around the world can work with a certified, professional tutor online 24/7 to get help with homework, studying, test prep, resume writing, and more, the minute they need it, thanks to a Department of Defense (DoD) funded contract with Tutor.com. Students of any age, from kindergartners to high school seniors, as well as adult learners, may use the service to connect to an expert tutor for one-to-one help in math, science, social studies and English, as well as assistance with resume writing and interview preparation.

This program is provided by the Department of Defense as a Benefit to all United States active duty military service members, U.S. military reservists, U.S. National Guard personnel on active duty in a deployed status, DoD civilians in a deployed status, and their dependents.

The Tutor.com network of over 1,800 professional tutors and career specialists have delivered more than 5 million one-to-one tutoring and
career sessions, since 2001. Each tutor is certified through Tutor.com and has completed a third-party background check. All sessions are
recorded and reviewed for quality control. Online homework help and career assistance is available at all military installation libraries
and from any computer with internet access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by visiting www.tutor.com/military. Authorized users must follow
instructions on the website for password and login information.

For more information about the Tutor.com service contact your installation library or email Tutor.com at militarysupport@tutor.com.
You may also check out the website at www.tutor.com/military.

*** Side note - According to their website, Tutor.com is hiring about 600 tutors this fall.  Seems like a great "work-at-home" opportunity. 

 

Chris Oliver
CCAF Advisor
Education Office
DSN: 784-3891

Remembering Elvis Presley 1935-1977

Today (August 16th) marks the 33rd anniversary of the "King's" death.  May he rest in peace..


Elvis Aaron Presley, in the humblest of circumstances, was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in a two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. His twin brother, Jessie Garon, was stillborn, leaving Elvis to grow up as an only child. He and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1948, and Elvis graduated from Humes High School there in 1953.
Elvis’ musical influences were the pop and country music of the time, the gospel music he heard in church and at the all-night gospel sings he frequently attended, and the black R&B he absorbed on historic Beale Street as a Memphis teenager. In 1954, he began his singing career with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis. In late 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor. By 1956, he was an international sensation. With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences and blurred and challenged the social and racial barriers of the time, he ushered in a whole new era of American music and popular culture.
He starred in 33 successful films, made history with his television appearances and specials, and knew great acclaim through his many, often record-breaking, live concert performances on tour and in Las Vegas. Globally, he has sold over one billion records, more than any other artist. His American sales have earned him gold, platinum or multi-platinum awards for 150 different albums and singles, far more than any other artist. Among his many awards and accolades were 14 Grammy nominations (3 wins) from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, which he received at age 36, and his being named One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Jaycees. Without any of the special privileges his celebrity status might have afforded him, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Army.
His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma, and good humor endeared him to millions, as did the humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. Known the world over by his first name, he is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century popular culture. Elvis died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977.

Source:
(http://www.elvis.com/elvisology/bio/elvis_overview.asp)


click here to watch the LIVE webcam broadcast of the Candlelight Vigil from Graceland:
http://www.elvisweek.com/wall/

Origami Fun

 

Origami

I just recently found some websites on how to make origami to pass some time with the kiddos..  it was actually really fun.  I had picked up a box of square colored origami paper at a little store and since it only came with a few different examples, needed to search the internet to find more info.   Here are some great websites to check out.  Some are super easy and some can get quite complex!  But it's a great way to pass some time and be creative!

http://www.origami-fun.com/
http://www.origami.com/
http://www.origami-usa.org/
http://www.langorigami.com/art/artmain/artmain.php4

Pre-School Story Time

 **Volunteers Needed**

Starting in September, the Osan base library will be starting back up the Pre-School Story Time..
Volunteers are needed to work with children between the ages of 3-5. Story Time includes reading and constructive play or art/crafts promoting lifelong
learning.  If you can donate your time and talents, please meet at the
Library on Thursday, 19 Aug @ 1000.  Weekly Story Times are held each
Thursday, 1000-1030.  Please contact Mr. Tae Minn, tae.minn@osan.af.mil, or
Europonda Chestnutt, europonda.chestnutt@osan.af.mil, for more information.

Base Chapel Information

 Osan AB Chapel - 784-5000
Wing Chaplain - Ch, Lt Col Richard Warner




Protestant Worship Schedule

Liturgical  (Chapel) -  Sun 0815

Inspirational Gospel (high school auditorium)  -  Sun 1100

Traditional (Chapel)  -  Sun 1115

Contemporary (Chapel)  -  Sun 1700

Joy Night (Chapel)  -  Fri 1930

Church of Christ (elem school cafeteria)  -  Sun  1000

Pentecostal (Chapel)  -  Sun 1300


Catholic Mass Schedule

Daily Mass   -  Mon-Fri 0900

Weekend Mass  -  Sat 1700 & Sun 0945

Reconciliation (Blessed Sacrament Room)   -  Sat  1600 - 1645

For information on Holy Days of Obligation please call the Chapel @ 784-5000


Other Faiths

Earth-based (Chapel Annex)   -  Sat 1730

Jewish (Chapel Sanctuary)  -  2nd & 4th Friday  1800

Muslim (Chapel Sanctuary)  -  Fri 1230-1330

Buddhist  -  call for information

For information on faith groups not listed please call chapel @ 784-5000


Other Events & Programs

Alcoholics Anonymous (chapel annex, rm 1)   -  Every day 1900

Protestant Singles of the Chapel   -  call for schedule

Single/Unaccompanied Spaghetti Dinner   -   Last Thurs of every month  1700-1900

Hospitality House  -  Fri & Sat  1830


Educational Opportunities

Catholic RE

Islamic Study

RCIA

Protestant Women

Catholic Women

Protestant Men

PYOC

AWANA

Adult Bible Study

Key Lime Cheesecake

Crust:  2/3 cup Sugar

           2/3 cup Butter or margarine

           3 cups Graham cracker crumbs (reserve 1/4 cup)

Filling:  1 cup fresh Lime juice

            1/4 cup Water

            2 envelopes unflavored gelatin

            1/2 cup Sugar

            5 Eggs, slightly beaten

            2 teasp. grated lime zest

            1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine

            2 pkgs (8oz. each) Cream cheese (room temp)

            1/2 cup Heavy cream (chilled)

            Whipped cream & lime slices for garnish

Prepare crust:  Stir crumbs, sugar and melted margarine in bowl.  Press over bottom of a 9" spring form pan and up sides.

Prepare filling:  Combine lime juice and water in sauce pan, sprinkle gelatin over top.  Let stand 5 mins to soften.  Stir sugar, eggs and zest into pan.  Cook, stirring over medium heat until almost boiling;  about 7 mins or until thermometer reads 160 degrees (do not let boil!).  Remove from heat; beat margarine and cream cheese in large bowl until well mixed about 1 min.  Gradually beat in lime mixture until well blended.  Refrigerate until mixture thickens enough to mound slightly when dropped from spoon, about 45 minutes. 

Beat chilled cream in small chilled bowl until stiff peaks form.  Fold into lime mixture and pour into prepared crust.  Cover and refrigerate until firm 3-4 hours. 

Run thin knife around inside edge of pan to loosen sides, remove side of spring form pan.  Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices around edge.  Use pastry tip to pipe on whipped cream, and sprinkle on extra graham cracker crumbs.  Store in refrigerator.  *yield 16 servings

Note:  Cut recipe in half and use a smaller pan for an 8 serving cheesecake

OPN Resource Library

I am posting this for Liz Woodley

She has taken over the OPN Resource Library, and would like if anyone has anything from the library to contact her so she can take inventory.  Thank you!

email her @:

eswoodley@yahoo.com

Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol develops youth through self-paced study of the art of leadership. Cadets learn how to lead through formal classroom instruction and hands-on experience. Through a graduated curriculum, cadets first learn to follow, then to lead small groups, and ultimately experience command and executive-level leadership, earning cadet grade and honors along the way. Topics include how to think critically, communicate effectively, make decisions, motivate and manage conflict. Self discipline and teamwork are emphasized.  You must be at least 12 but not yet 19 to join as a cadet.  Questions?  Email: NHQ127@gmail.com

Parent Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting

Parent Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting

Tues., Aug 24 at 10:00
Where:  Youth Center

Topics include: Upcoming events at the CDC, SAP, Youth Center, Youth Sports and Teen Center; Current status of the Part Day Enrichment Program; and more.  There is a seating area that will have a movie playing for kids if needed.  Ouestions?  Email: eswoodley@yahoo.com

Volunteer Opportunities

(updated July 2010)


-Chapel Receptionist:  Volunteer needed each Thursday from 0800-1630 to assist with answering phone, taking messages, greeting visitors, and assisting with folding and stuffing bulletins.
POC:  MSgt Gomez/TSgt Burgess, 784-5000

-Troops for Trash (volunteer weekend opportunity):  Every second Saturday from 0930-1400.
POC: Mr. Jim Dunnet, 010-6285-9966, jamesd940@gmail.com


-51 MDG:  Volunteer needed to work in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Outreach (ADAPT).  Flexible Hours. POC:  SSgt Carrington, 784-2149

-Thrift Shop:  Volunteers needed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 0900-1400, and first Saturday of each month from 0900-1400.  Child Care costs may be reimbursed by the OOSC.  For more information please contact Mrs. Heather Sherman at thriftshopmgr@osanosc.com

-Osan Airman & Family Readiness Center is looking for volunteers to teach cooking classes on a monthly basis.  The A&FRC will provide all needed ingredients.  We are also in need of nolunteers to assist with outdoor activities on Saturdays.  If interested please contact Ms Tokhui Kim, Multi Cultural Program Manager at DSN 784-5440 or email tokhui.kim@osan.af.mil

-USO (weekday opportunity):  Volunteers needed twice a week for staffing USO snack area at AMC Terminal druing arrivals (approx 2-3 hrs Mondays and Wednesdays).  POC:  Ms. Lim, 784-3491,  011-440-9015

-USO (evening/weekend):  United Through Reading volunteer needed each Thurs 1500-1700;  Volunteer needed to produce flyers/PowerPoint slides to publicize USO events; Volunteers needed twice a week for answering phones and cleaning/restocking USO snack area; Volunteers needed to assist with childcare.  POC: Ms. Lim, 784-3491

-Post Office:  Volunteers needed Monday through Friday, 0630-1730 and Saturdays and Sundays from 0630-1400.  If interested, contact:  Mr. James Groff at 784-1189, and SrA Eddie Algarin at 784-9112

-PAC House Dining Facility:  Volunteers needed the 2nd Tuesday of every month to cook the monthly Mongolian Meal at the Pacific House.  10 volunteers needed.  POC:  MSgt Cargile, PAC House dinging facility manager at james.cargile@osan.af.mil

-McPhereson Community Center (evening/weekends):  Volunteer opportunities for ages 18 and over.  1. Conducting XBox gaming and sports tournaments on evenings and weekends.  2. Helping issue equipment to patrons and conducting hourly room occupancy counts.  3. Teaching music or dance classes.  4. Helping run special events like Family Bingo and the indoor Flea Market.  POC: Mrs. Ellen Smith  784-3123

-School Age Program:  Volunteers needed to lead special after school activities and clubs, such as guitar, cooking, crafts, and much more!  Additionally, volunteer tutors needed to assist youths during "Power Hour" (homework hour), from 1515-1615.  POC:  Theodore Morris  784-6390, Theodore.morris@osan.af.mil

-Child Development Center:  Classroom Assistants needed to help set-up Pre-School classroom for activities, crafts and decorating.  Volunteers will not be able to "care" for children or be left alone, but could read to them and help them with crafts.  POC:  Ms. Rhonda Tillery, 784-4966

-Osan English Tutor Program (run from May - Dec.  every other weekday or saturday afternoon):  Volunteers needed to teach English to 5th & 6th grade of Korean elementary school students/ 7th & 8th Grade of middle school students.  POC:  Mr. Pak,  Yong Hui ,  Yong.Pak2@osan.af.mil, 784-0845

-Girl Scouts of America:  Volunteers needed to help plan and put on events and activities, go on trips, or with a special skill (sewing, scrapbooking, photography, etc.) that they can teach the Girl Scouts to help earn badges.  POC:  SrA Chelsea Whitworth, osangirlscouts@gmail.com

-Boy Scouts of America:  POC:  Major Terralus J. Lowe, Boy Scouts charter organization rep at DSN 315-784-8736,  Troop86_OsanAB@hotmail.com



*Those interested in volunteering should register at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, building 769.  Please call 784-5440.  The A&FRC and AF Aid Society can provide guidance on obtaining free childcare for registered base volunteers.  Note:  Free childcare is not available for Thrift Shop, private organizations, social functions, or dental "training" program volunteers.  Also, a criminal history background check is mandated for individuals in a position involving working with children under age of 18.  For updated information on volunteer opportunities go to http://www.osan.af.mil/

Homeschool Co-Op

Hey, I was looking to start an elementary homeschooling co-op (grades 1-3).  My thoughts were to get a couple moms together to teach certain subject matter.  Each Mom would have her own curriculum to teach our group of children.  And if we get enough interest and you feel like you don't want to teach, you can do a special activity to augment the art, physical education or music side each week. 

 

Any suggestion or interest please email,

 

Michelle Foster

ufmeshelllie@yahoo.com     

Osan American Elementary school info 2010

For those of you who haven't seen it yet, here is the (elementary school) supply list for this year :
Grades PreK thru 5th


-Pens and Pencils
-Rubber eraser
-Colored pencils
-Glue (sticks, bottled)
-Pocket folders
-Highlighters
-Book bag or backpack
-Spiral notebooks
-Plastic supply box
-Notebook dividers
-Bound composition book
-Gym shoes
-Notebook (3 ring binder)
-Paints (watercolor)
-Colored markers
-1 box Tissue
-Paper - loose leaf
-Child's rounded scissors
-Crayons
-Bath towel
-Paint shirt
-Planners *


* Student planners may be purchased using appropriated funds with the Superintendent's authorization.  Authorization may be granted only when their use is essentially equivalent to a consumable textbook and are used as an instructional resource in a regularly scheduled course or program conducted and monitored under the guidance of a member of the school faculty. 

Calendar:

Tues, August 17- New Parent/student Orientation @ 1300 in Cafeteria
Wed, August 25 - Reporting date for non administrative educator personnel for orientation and classroom prep
Fri, August 27 - Meet & Greet 1330-1430

Mon, August 30 - First day of School (1st - 5th)

Tues, Sept 7 - Kindergarten first day!
Mon, Sept 13 - Open House @ 1700-1800
Thurs, Sept 16 - Sure Start first day!

Tae Kwon Do classes

Are you or your child interested in Tae Kwon Do or other martial arts classes?  The Osan fitness center holds adult tae kwon do classes among other martial arts classes.   I am currently a student of  Grand Master Mun who is a 9th degree black belt.  He has been teaching here at Osan for almost 40 years and actually taught Chuck Norris during his assignment here at Osan AB.  His son, Master Mun, teaches children's classes (which you can sign up with through the Youth Center).  They teach World Taekwondo Federation style.

You can find flyers posted in the fitness center about this or other martial arts classes.