Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Minagof Nochebuena ~Felis Pasgua (Chamorro)
~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)
~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)
~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)
~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)
~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)
~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)
~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)
~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)
~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

SOE Alumni Association Library - Looking back & moving forward

Much has changed since we first offered our resources at the SOE Alumni Association Library. Below is a snapshot of what we initially offered. However, times have changed, and we must move forward and provide various online resources in our library at https://soealumniassociationlibrary.blogspot.com. Among the resources we've found valuable to meet the needs of students, including English Language Learners, are provided below. Enjoy, and feel free to contact us to add to our growing library of resources.

Looking back at our original SOE Alumni Association Library

Moving forward with a library of online resources:

IXL:  IXL.com

This learning site provides standards-based learning on over 2000+ skills in grades K-12 in language arts, math, social studies, science, and more!

MobyMax:  https://www.mobymax.com/

This differentiated learning website helps struggling learners to catch up in their academic studies in grades K-8.

Reading A-Z:  https://www.readinga-z.com

This site provides thousands of research based and standards-aligned reading materials that are downloadable & projectable.  Resources are appropriate for all diverse learners in grades K-6.

ESL Lounge:

https://www.esl-lounge.com/

This interactive ESL site provides thousands of vocabulary, reading, grammar, listening, and exam preparation exercises.

Colorin’ Colorado:  www.ColorinColorado.org

A bilingual site for educators and families of English Learners

6 Essential Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners:  https://www.edutopia.org/article/6-essential-strategies-teaching-english-language-learners

This resource provides best practices in meeting the needs of ELLs.

Top 5 Strategies to Position English Learners for Success This Year:  https://getsupported.net/top-five-for-el-success/

This site provides effective strategies to help English Learners achieve academic success.

English Learner Infographics:  https://elementaryenglishlanguagelearners.weebly.com/infographics.html

This site provides you with a variety of infographics for English Leaners.  It empowers ELs with captivating visuals for instructional purposes.

NABE Resources for Bilingual Education:  http://nabe.org/resources

This site provides various resources to address the needs of ELs, including the Seal of Biliteracy, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) English Learner Toolkit, OELA Newcomer Toolkit, and more!

TESOL Blog:  Judie Haynes:  http://blog.tesol.org/tag/judie-haynes/

This blog addresses a variety of ESL topics including ELs’ access to education in STEM, smaller class sizes, back-to-school strategies for ELs, scaffolds to support EL learning, and more!

English Learners Blog:  https://elementaryenglishlanguagelearners.weebly.com

This blog takes you through an engaging blog journey with Valentina Gonzalez in an effort to improve instruction for ELs.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Source:  www.happythanksgivingdaypictures.com

Guam IRA and SOE Alumni Association Donate to the 69th Operation Christmas Drop

Through the efforts and partnership of the Guam Council of the International Reading Association and the University of Guam SOE Alumni Association, over 2,000 books were collected and donated to this year’s Operation Christmas Drop.  Southern High School, JM Guerrero Elementary School, and St. Francis Catholic School, were the schools designated to drop off books that were donated, sorted, and packed.  Students, faculty, staff, and the Guam community, donated paperback and hardcover books, teacher resources, school supplies, and even encyclopedias, for our island neighbors.  Si Yu'os Ma'ase' yan Felis Pasgua!  

Book Donation:  Guam Council of the International Reading Association and the University of Guam SOE Alumni Association joined hands to donate books for the 69th Operation Christmas Drop on November 21, 2020.  Andersen Air Force Base is used as a base camp to airlift donations to islanders throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana, Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.

Are you interested in a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from UOG?

We want to hear from you!

The University of Guam is conducting a survey to study the feasibility of establishing a doctorate program in education. 

The survey is sponsored by the UOG School of Education. The survey consists of only 12 questions. All responses will remain completely confidential. The survey will be open until Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Take the Survey:  https://www.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=UAxdn%2BmQ2T4%3D  

Virtual UOG Distinguished Alumni Awards Unforgettable - Nov. 5

The UOG Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony held November 5, 2020 via Zoom was memorable! Due to COVID-19 and PCOR1 restrictions, the event was held online and brought together over 200 participants to reconnect with fellow UOG alumni and honor 6 Distinguished UOG Alumni.  Honorable guests in attendance included Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio, Congressman Michael San Nicolas, and Sen. Amanda Shelton.  JEJ Vinson, a finalist on NBC's "The Voice" and our very own UOG Latte Tones sang for the special event.  The late Dr. Suzanne Bells was also remembered during the ceremony.  

The Last Mile Scholarship was further announced during the event.  It launched in October to coincide with the reunion.  It is a competitive scholarship awarded to students who are within 30 credits of completing their first bachelor's degree and in need of financial assistance.  More than $14,000 were raised through the support of corporate sponsors and UOG alumni.

Congratulations to the following winners who have made a difference in the community and beyond: 

 

From the School of Education: 

Eloise R. Sanchez

School Program Consultant

Guam Department of Education

M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, 1984

From the School of Health:

Teofila Sholing Perez Cruz, Ph.D., RN

Post-Doctoral Researcher

Research Corporation of the University of Guam

A.S., Nursing, 1970

From the College of Natural and Applied Sciences:

Masatomo Thomas Nadeau

Chief Environmental Public Health Officer

Department of Public Health and Social Services

M.S., Environmental Science, 2004

From the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences:

Sarah Thomas Nededog

CEO, People Pacifico

Chairwoman, Democratic Party of Guam

BA., Psychology and Sociology, 1981

From the School of Business and Public Administration:

Christine Baleto

Chief Financial Officer, Docomo Pacific

Chairwoman, Guam Chamber of Commerce

MBA, 2003

Military Award:

Brigadier General Tracy L. Smith

Deputy Surgeon General for Mobilization, Manpower and Reserve Affairs

Office of the Army Surgeon General

BBA, Management, 1987

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Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this special event! BIBA UOG!

Virtual All-Class UOG Alumni Reunion featuring the 2020 UOG Distinguished Alumni Awards

You’re invited to attend the Virtual All-Class UOG Alumni Reunion featuring the 2020 UOG Distinguished Alumni Awards!

 

Log on and cheer on six members of the Triton Family who will be recognized for their accomplishments and valuable contributions to our community!

 

Thursday, Nov. 5th, 7:30pm – 9pm

 

Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUoceCsrz4jG92A3GOonL4HK3Mv29QxSnnQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the meeting. Please share this link with fellow Triton alumni and anyone (even if they’re not UOG alumni) who may want to attend. There is no fee to attend. All are welcome!

SOE Seeks AAQEP Accreditation

The University of Guam, School of Education, is seeking accreditation with the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). We are confident that our Alma Mater continues to prepare teachers effectively. BIBA SOE!

REMINDER: Guam IRA Meeting - Sept. 26 via Zoom

September 26, 2020

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

VENUE: ZOOM*

Zoom invitation will be provided upon membership payment.

Participants needed for culturally responsive educational technology research

Grief Talk: How distance learning and teleworking may cause grief

 

💙💜 SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS WEBINAR 💜💙

💙💜 SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS WEBINAR 💜💙 

Tomorrow 7pm open to parents and students 4th - 12th grade. 

zoom info link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9648077523?pwd=bGlROTdNdUVZajZOc3EvZE91THhhQT09 

* code 96910 * 

sept 15th - elementary 

sept 22nd - middle school 

sept 29th - high school 

Guam leads the nation in suicide rates 1 person every 10 days takes their life. With Covid and people being in isolation those numbers increased unfortunately. Currently, it’s more like 1 person every 6 days dies from suicide on our tiny island. 

Join me in this fight to stop suicide & spread HOPE! 

We cannot do this alone! 

💜💙 Gametime has been in ten community for several years now servicing our youth for more info visit www.gametimeguam.com 💜💙 

PLEASE SHARE!!! 

Love, 

Bernice 

#GametimeGuam #SuicidePreventionAndAwareness #faithbased #SaveGuamsFutureLeaders

Thank you, UOG-SOE, for your donation of keyboards!

Thank you to Dr. Alicia Aguon and the School of Education for donating keyboards to Southern High School to be used for hard copy students to practice their keyboarding skills, instead of using a paper keyboard.  

UOG-SOE Donation of Keyboards to Southern High School.  Pictured L-R:  Josephine Aguon, Teacher; Shawna Bamba, Assistant Principal; Dr. Darlene Roberto, Assistant Principal and SOE Alumni Association Treasurer; and Donna Espinosa, Paraeducator.

Si Yu'os Ma'ase' School of Education!

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