Education Notes — August 25, 2017

Driver’s education for high school students

Installation Management Command-Europe is proud to announce the availability of a comprehensive driver’s education program for high school students in Europe. It is made possible through a collaborative effort and contract with the German National Federation of Driving Instructors, “Fahrlehrerverband.” Do not miss out on this incredible opportunity for teens! For more information and to register, contact Parent Central Services on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, at 541-9066 or 0611-143-541-9066.

KMC Teen Shuttle

Child and Youth Services offer a KMC Teen Shuttle service.  Pick-up and drop-off points are located throughout Vogelweh, Vogelweh Housing, Ramstein and Landstuhl. ID card, shuttle card and permissions slips are required to ride the shuttle. Apply for your Shuttle Card at Parent Central Services on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, 541-9066 or 0611-143-541-9066.

Homework Assistance for teens

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Youth Programs provide a homework lab, tutoring and one-on-one homework assistance during Power Hour at the Youth Center from 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Homework contracts are available to clarify direction of help needed and to get the student, academic program manager and parents on the same page for daily or weekly goals and expectations. This is a great resource for youth that need additional help or just a quiet place to focus on their academics. If interested, contact Landstuhl Youth Center at 486-8658 or 06371-86-8658; or Sembach Youth Center at 545-1316; 0611-143-545-1316.

Toddler Storytime at
Rheinland-Pfalz Library

Rheinland-Pfalz Library hosts a story time for toddlers ages 2 to 3 years old at 10:30 a.m. every Monday. This entertaining event includes stories, music, flannel board and activities for young children and their parents in order to promote educational development and reading readiness. No sign-up required. Held September through July. For more information, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Clubs available at Landstuhl School Age Center

Did you know that Landstuhl School Age Center has several different clubs open to students in grades one through five? The different weekly clubs include theater, fitness, art, lego robotics and film! Registration with Child, Youth and School Services is required. Enrollment fees are based on total family income. For more information, contact the Landstuhl School Age Center at 486-7281 or 06371-86-7281.

Tots and Tales Storytime at
Rheinland-Pfalz Library

Tots and Tales Storytime at Rheinland-Pfalz Library is an entertaining event with flannel board fun, finger-plays, songs, activities and nursery rhymes! It promotes educational development and reading readiness in young children ages 12 to 24 months. Tots and Tales Storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Tuesday from September through July. Sign up in advance. For more information, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Preschool Storytime at
Rheinland-Pfalz Library

Rheinland-Pfalz Library hosts a story time for preschool-aged children at
10:30 a.m. every Wednesday from September through July. This entertaining event includes stories, music and crafts for young children ages 3 to 5 years old and their parents. No sign-up required. For more information, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Lapsit Storytime

Join the Rheinland-Pfalz Library for Lapsit Storytime! This infant story time is held at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Thursday from September through May. The event includes sensory crafts, songs, finger-plays and stories. Light refreshments are available for the parents. Because of limited space, sign-up is required. A waitlist is also available, in which parents are notified the Saturday prior if a space has become available. For more information or to register, contact Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-7322 or 06371-86-7322.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Take Your Child to the Library is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Come to Rheinland-Pfalz Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 4 and check out what the library has for you and your child! All ages are welcome.

Computer Assisted Piano Class

SKIESUnlimited offers a computer assisted piano class to help students learn how to play piano. Students receive both a 30-minute individual lesson and a 30-minute interactive piano lesson at a workstation with a stand-alone computer. Students are asked to bring piano books and other teaching materials that they may have if they have had piano instructions before. This class is offered on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2901, and Landstuhl, Bldg. 3819. Open to ages 4 to 18. Open to all branches of service. To register, contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, at 541-9066 or 0611-143-541-9066.

Kindermusik 

Kindermusik is a musical program that nurtures young children’s development in the areas of language, social, emotional and physical skills. Come and find out why over 2 million families in over 70 countries are using this program! SKIESUnlimited offers Kindermusik classes for youth in three age categories: Cuddle & Bounce, ages 0 to 18 months; Wiggle & Grow, ages 18 months to 3 years; and Laugh & Learn, ages 3 to 5 years. Open to all branches of service. For more information or to register, contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, at 541-9066 or 0611-143-541-9066.