Welcome to the

Community Resource Information

United States Army Garrison Bamberg

• ASAP

• American Red Cross

• DPW

• Exchange

• Chapel

• CYSS

• DFMWR

Contents • ED Center

• Health Clinic

• Dental

• High School

• Elementary School

• SLO

• ACS

• BSCC

Welcome to the

Community Resource Information

Army Substance Abuse Program

United States Army Garrison Bamberg

Main Office (Assessments, Appointments, Register for Classes/Groups)

DSN 469-1710

Prevention (Briefings, Trainings, Classes, Stand-down Days, Event Support)

Hannah Klein, Prevention Coordinator/EAP Coordinator

DSN 469-7588

Army Substance Abuse Program

ASAP Highlights: • Clinical Care: Assessments, Individual Counseling, Group Therapy

• Prevention: Prime for Life classes, Troop Briefings, FRG Briefings, Civilian Briefings, Pre-deployment Briefings, Reintegration Briefings, Event Support

• Drug Testing, Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) Training

Spread the word and let’s teach the children and teens in our Community that

“A Healthy Me is Drug Free!”

American Red Cross

United States Army Garrison Bamberg

Red Cross Office Moving October 1st to the Chapel Building. Phone numbers and email will not change.

Volunteer Orientations will be scheduled on a 1-on-1 basis.

Little Juniors Outreach Events at SAS September 24 (PAWS Pet Visitation, 3:30 – 4:30pm, CDC / SAS) October 2 (Masters of Disaster – Fire Safety, Time TBA, CDC / SAS)

CPR / AED / First Aid Classes Thanks to a partnership with CYSS the Red Cross will be able to continue offering CPR / AED / First Aid Classes! October 11, 2013 (limited space) November 8, 2013 December 13, 2013

DPW Update

USAG Bamberg Directorate of Public Works

DPW-Environmental Mgmt. Division Energy Action Month, October 2013

Message:

Energy and Water are resources everyone can value and save for future generations.

Minimizing and sorting trash is an integral part of sustaining our environment.

“Minimization of waste.

Minimization of water consumption.

Minimization of energy consumption.

You're ensuring that you and your family

will have a better life now and in the future.”

Ms. Katherine Hammack, ASA-IEEE

Cleaners, Paint, Batteries, Sprays, etc… do not go in normal trash! Bring to designated areas at Recycling Center here

Need to shred paper, CDs/DVDs?

Make an appointment with EMD at

DSN 469-7598 / 7948

DPW Environmental Division Household Hazardous Waste

DPW Environmental Division Community Recycling & Bulk Trash

Residual Waste

Other Sorted Waste

Paper

USAEUR Goal is 50%. There is always room for improvement!

Paper

Recycling Rate for the year to date: 47 %

Normal Trash

Paper

Metal

Other Sorted Waste (glass, bulk, wood)

Plastic

On- Post Housing Area Bulk Trash Pickup

• 7 October • 4 November • 13-15 November:

Fall Clean-Up • 2 December

THANK YOU for sorting your trash!

Questions or need assistance? Please call DSN 469-7598 or 7948

Exchange

USAG Bamberg Exchange Service

Seasonal

New PX setting in October

Bamberg Express/Gas Station Hour of Operation

Mon – Sun 06:00 – 22:00

Chapel

USAG Bamberg Chapel

RSO Update

Single Soldier Supper

Monday, 30 September 2013

1730, Chapel Fellowship Hall

Catholic Mass is generally offered each

week day at 1200 call Chapel to verify 469-1570

Wednesdays: 0900-1200 Protestant Women’s

Ministry 1130-1300 Men’s Bible Study (PMOC) Thursdays: 1200-1400 Catholic Women of the

Chapel –CWOC

Sunday 0900 Catholic Mass 1100 Collective Protestant

Weekly Events

DFMWR Update

USAG Bamberg Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

FMWR Highlights

28 Sep 13: Oktoberfest/ Beer and Brats Fest with Op Rising Star, 4pm WCC 469-8837

1 Oct 13: Golf: End of Season Tournament – 2 days. $45. 469-8953

1 Oct 13: ODR: Change of operation hours to 0900 – 1700 M-F.

2 Oct 13: Library: Cultural Tour of Downtown Bamberg, 1400 469-1740

4, 5, 6 Oct 13: Bamberg One Acts Fest, Stable Theater, 7:30pm/3pm 469-8647

9, 10 Oct 13: Stable Theater: AUDITIONS for Fall Musical, “Cinderella”, 1830 469-8647

10 Oct 13: ODR: Tour Under Bamberg, 1700 $25 469-9376

11 – 14 Oct 13: BOSS Paris Trip, $399. Sign up at ODR: 469-9376

12 Oct 13: Community Flea Market, CAC, 1000 – 1300. 469-8837

19 Oct 13: ODR: Stubai Moreboards Premier (Skiing/Snowboarding), $189. 469-9376

24 Oct 13: Golf: Last Thursday Night Scramble, 469-8953

24 Oct 13: ODR: Indoor Rock Climbing, $25 469-9376

31 Oct 13: Halloween Haunted Fall Event, 1600, Summerall Field/WCC 469-8647

FMWR Highlights

2 Nov 13: ODR: Little Swiss Hike 0900 - 1700 $25 469-9376

6 Nov 13: Library: Native American History Month Celebration---all day 469-1740

7 Nov 13: ODR: Tour Under Bamberg, 1700 $25 469-9376

8 - 11 Nov 13: ODR: Skiing/Snowboarding Trip—Hintertux Glacier $350

13 Nov 13: Library: Celebrate “National American Teddy Bear Day” 469-1740

16 Nov 13: ODR: Learn to Climb—Frankenjura, 0900 – 1700 $30 469-9376

20-24 Nov 13: Stable Theater: Fall Musical, “Cinderella” $11 / $9 469-8647

23 Nov 13: Golf: Turkey Shoot Tournament 469-8953

28 Nov – 1 Dec 13: ODR: Soelden Ski & Snowboard, $349 469-9376

5 Dec 13: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Bldg 7000 Parking Lot, 1700 469-8647

7 Dec 13: Harlem Globetrotters Show, FFF 1900, FREE. 469-8647

Fall Festival

Beer, Brats, Brezen and

Bouncy Castles

Bavarian Band, and Finals for Op Rising Star!

Saturday Sept 28 4pm

Warner Conf Center

USAG Bamberg Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare, Recreation

at Oktoberfest celebration at the WCC Sat. Sept. 28, 4pm

SPIRIT AWARD - $300 prize! Goes to the most enthusiastic FRG or Unit supporting a contestant over all rounds.

USAG Bamberg Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare, Recreation

Stable Theater Fall Musical Production

CALL FOR

AUDITIONS EXTENDED!

Wed/Thu Oct 9, 10 6:30pm

Adults, Kids 7 +up NO PREPARATION

REQUIRED—Bring a song to sing

Shows to run late-November

www.bamberg.army.mil/mwr

• Family Festival w/ bouncy Ghost Castle, Fun House, games, face painters, photos, music

• Trick/Trunk or Treat Trail—Entry fee: Bag of candy (add’l candy provided by BSCC) 5 – 7pm

• Haunted House—Cosponsored by BOSS and BES/BMHS SC’s

• Costume Parade w Prizes!

• BBQ dogs/brats, drinks, snacks

HALLOWEEN HARVEST FESTIVAL

including Trick/Trunk or Treat Trail! Wed/Thu Oct 31 4-8pm in/by JFK Center

Oct 11-14, 2013 $399 pp (dbl), +$56 (sgl)

Includes: Roundtrip bus transportation on German

Motorcoach, guided tour of Paris, 3 overnights in the 4* Hotel Mercure

Paris la Defense Parc .

$125 (infant total package price) or

$200 (children package price (age 3-11

staying with two adults in the room))

Bus departs at 7 p.m. Thursday evening Oct 10th, and returns early

Monday evening, Oct 14th 8 p.m.

BOSS Overnight Trip to PARIS!

CYSS

USAG Bamberg Child, Youth, and School Services

Event Time (minutes) Notes

Sign-in 1

Customer Service Representative Interview/Verification

5-15 Determine purpose, program and/or appropriate service.

Customer Service Representative Review Documents for Completeness

5-10 All fields completed appropriately and all supporting documents present.

Print, Review and Sign “Registration Waiver.” 5 Parent/Sponsor review and sign.

Information entered into CYMS (Child, Youth Management System)

20-35 Parent/Sponsor does NOT need to be present.

Child, Youth and School Services Registration Process

Parent Central Services, bldg 7089 4th Floor, Room 403

For more information about any of our programs (or to register), please contact Parent Central Services at 469-8660 // 0951-300-8660.

Date Time Event Fee

2-30 October 1730-1815 Mondays & Wednesdays Martial Arts Class “A” $40

1830-1930 Mondays & Wednesdays

Martial Arts Class “B” $40

1500-1545 Wednesdays Jazz & Tap Dance Class (Ages 5-7)

$40

1600-1645 Wednesdays Jazz & tap Dance Class (Ages 8-12)

$40

For more information (or to register), please contact Parent Central Services at

469-8660 // 0951-300-8660

Taekwondo classes are held at the Freedom Fitness Facility 2nd floor.

Jazz and Tap Dance Classes are held at the Bowling Center.

Announcements

The School Age Center has relocated to the CDC

CDC has limited preschool (3-5 years old)

SAC hourly slots available

The before/after school program still has spaces available

Reminder!! Parent Central Services moved to building # 7089, 4th floor room 403 (Garrison Building next to Commissary/PX). There is an elevator on the front of the building for your convenience.

Child Youth and School Services

For more information about any of our programs (or to register), please contact Parent Central Services at 469-8660 // 0951-300-8660.

Event

YS/JFK- Sept 27- Youth Late Night Fun Event 1800-2300

SAC- 2 Oct- Masters of Disasters Safety wkshp w Amer. Red Cross 1530-1630

SAC- Fitness Fun Day with CYSS Sports & Fitness Fridays

YS/JFK- 12 Oct - Bamberg High Football Game After party at JFK. More info TBA

CYSS - 17 Oct - Bavaria Youth Technology Explosion Workshop 0900-1400 JFK

SAC 23 Oct- Library Storytime featuring Harvest them 1530-1630

Child Youth and School Services

For more information about any of our programs (or to register), please contact Parent Central Services at 469-8660 // 0951-300-8660.

School Year 2013-2014

Free & Reduced School Meals

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS!!

For a “FREE and REDUCED School Meal” application, please visit CYS Services,

Parent Central Services, located on the 4th floor of bldg 7080, room 403.

All applications will be accompanied by proof of income, i.e., LES, pay stub,

etc. (received during the month before the application is submitted)

Parents may make payments at the PX Cashier Cage

Students may pre-pay for meals by bringing payment to the school

cafeteria

All students can pay cash for their meals although this is highly

discouraged

Remember to re-apply! There is only a 30 day grace period for previous

year recipients. Full lunch price will be charged following the 30 day grace

period.

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Ed Center

USAG Bamberg Child, Youth, and School Services

University of Maryland Europe Central Texas College Europe Registration dates: 7 Oct - 20 Oct 2013 Registration starts: 30 Sep 2013 Fall Session 2: 21 Oct - 15 Dec 2013 II, 2013-14: 13 Oct 13-31 Dec 13

Available Academic Testing: SAT/ACT, DSST, PRAXIS, College Proctoring, GED

Practice tests Army Testing: AFCT/GT Predictor, DLPT, OPI, DLAB,SIFT, BMST, TABE

oFEDERAL STUDENT AID Most active duty service members are eligible to apply for Federal Pell Grants, which are need-based financial awards that do not have to be repaid. How to apply for this spring and summer semester: Complete the *2013-2014* FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

* Ask your selected school for their FASFA code.

o STUDENT LOANS

o Sallie Mae

o USAA

o SCHOLARSHIPS

o FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships,

go to www.finaid.org/scholarships

o FASTWEB Free Scholarship Search, go to www.fastweb.com

“ALL customers are being directed to the Schweinfurt, Ansbach, or Viseck Ed Centers. Contact information for those facilities is available at the Bamberg AEC or online at www.goarmyed.com. College students are encouraged to discuss more convenient options with their schools, such as authorizing other members of USAG Bamberg community."

Soldier-Tip-of-the-Day: 23Sep2013 (2359EST) is the last day for Soldiers to

request TA for classes that begin on/before 30Sep2013 due to the Army’s fiscal year closeout. There will be no exceptions. This does not impact requests for courses

starting 1 Oct 2013 or later.

Health Clinic

USAG Bamberg Health Clinic

Clinic Hours Effective 15 AUGUST 2013 • Mon-Thu: 0730- 1630 • Fri: 0730-1200 (closed for Staff Training in afternoon) • Immunization Clinic will operate by appointment ONLY – No walk-ins

Pharmacy: • Mon-Thu: 0800-1230, 1330-1630 • Fri: 0800-1200 Lab, X-Ray, Optometry: • Mon-Thu: 0730-1200, 1300-1530 • Fri: 0730-1200 • Closed on USAREUR Training Holidays • Optometry closed Tue & Thu (working in Katterbach) Physical Therapy closes 31 OCT 2013. Patients will receive continuing

care with Dr. Daniel in Schweinfurt.

Dental Clinic

USAG Bamberg Health Clinic

• Family Member Care

- Call after 1400 to see if there are any available appointments for the following day.

School Liaison Officer

USAG Bamberg School Liaison Officer

School Year 2013-2014

Free & Reduced School Meals

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS!!

For a “FREE and REDUCED School Meal” application, please visit CYS Services,

Parent Central Services, located on the 4th floor of bldg 7089, room 403.

All applications will be accompanied by proof of income, i.e., LES, pay stub,

etc. (received during the month before the application is submitted)

Parents may make payments at the PX Cashier Cage

Students may pre-pay for meals by bringing payment to the school

cafeteria

All students can pay cash for their meals although this is highly

discouraged

Remember to re-apply! There is only a 30 day grace period for previous

year recipients. Full lunch price will be charged following the 30 day grace

period.

Elementary School

USAG Bamberg Elementary School

FAST FACTS BES BM/HS

ENROLLMENT 188 110

ADMINISTRATORS

Principal

Assistant Principal

Beverly Erdmann

Ken Harvey

Ken Younkin

Phone Numbers 469-7616/8884

0951-3007616

469-8874/7630

0951-3008874

School web

addresses

http://www.bamb-es.eu.dodea.edu http://www.bamb-hs.eu.dodea.edu/

/

For more information/questions, please contact BMHS @ 469-8874/7630 or BES 469-7616/8884 or visit the schools’ websites.

Date Day Event

26 SEP THU PTA Bingo 1800 – 2000 (6:00 -8:00 PM) BES Multi-Purpose Room

27 SEP FRI Early Dismissal @ 11:00 AM BES 11:15 BM/HS – Training Day

04 OCT FRI PICTURE DAY - PTA Sponsored Class and Individual Pictures

PTA Sponsored Anti-Bullying Speaker & Assemblies

09 OCT WED BOX TOPS Collection – This will be the only collection for this SY.

10 OCT THU BES PTA/Student Council Book Sale – 1445-1600 (2:45 – 4:00 PM)

BES Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

11 OCT FRI CSI Training Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

14 OCT MON Columbus Day – NO SCHOOL

17 OCT THU School Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting

BES Room 24 – (1500-1600 /3:00 – 4:00 PM)

25 OCT FRI Principal’s Coffee – 0930-1030 BES Room 24

31 OCT THU School/Garrison Harvest Fest – JFK & Surrounding Area 1600 -2000

01 NOV FRI Teacher Work Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

DoDEA and IMCOM Europe are firmly committed to providing all students with a safe and supportive learning environment.

Bully prevention continues to be a top priority for DoDEA and IMCOM – Europe. DoDEA has joined forces with the Department of Health and Human Services and others to bring a reinvigorated and broader focus on bully prevention to our schools and communities. DoDEA will adopt the national slogan "Stop Bullying Now! Take a Stand. Lend a Hand," to help unify our efforts and build a common understanding of, and expectations for, DoDEA's commitment and action to prevent bullying.

For more information visit the DoDEA website http://www.dodea.edu/home/

USAG Bamberg, Bamberg Elementary, and Middle/High Schools’ have a joint Anti-Bullying Policy

Middle/High School

USAG Bamberg Middle High School

For more information/questions, please contact BMHS @ 469-8874/7630 or BES 469-7616/8884 or visit the schools’ websites.

Important Upcoming Dates… • 26 Sept.- Yearbook Photos

• 27 Sept.- Staff Training Day (1/2 day for students)

• 11 Oct.- Staff Professional Development Day- no school for students

• 14 Oct.- Columbus Day, Federal Holiday

• 16 Oct.- PSAT testing (Grades 10-11)

• 25 Oct.- Principals’ Coffee- MHS LCR- 1000 …

• 31 Oct.- End of Quarter 1

Parent-Teacher conferences will take place in early November…but if you desire a conference before that time staff will be glad to meet with you at your request!

Bamberg Spouses and Civilians’ Club (BSCC)

USAG Bamberg Spouses and Civilians’ Club

Bamberg Spouses and Civilians’ Club (BSCC)

Community Information

• BSCC is no longer accepting welfare requests, but will support community-wide garrison events on a case-by-case basis.

• The Thrift Store will remain open through at least February 2014. Donations are still being accepted, although consignments are temporarily suspended.

• Kick-off event was cancelled due to rain. Meanwhile, new and returning members can sign up at the Thrift Store.

• Member trip to Geiselwind on October 5, 2013. Members will be emailed.

• Bingo will resume on October 18, 2013. More information to follow.

Volunteers and suggestions are always welcome!

POC is BSCC president Bana Miller (bsccpresident@gmail.com)

Army Community Service

United States Army Garrison Bamberg

ACS, FAP, WIC and Red Cross

Relocation Dates

•26-30 Aug 13 FAP moves from BLDG 7487 (FAP) to BLDG 7040 (Chapel) •3-6 Aug 13 New Parent Support Program (NPSP) moves from BLDG 7487 (FAP) to 7354 (Yellow Ribbon Room) •1-11 Oct 13 ACS and Red Cross moves from BLDG 7029 (ACS) to BLDG 7040 (Chapel) •8-9 Oct 13 Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) move from BLDG 7029 (ACS) to BLDG 7047 (CAC, First Floor)

Due to the base closure the ACS, FAP, American Red Cross and WIC will be moving to new locations on the installation. Services will continue through the movement time period.

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