SLO Down Newsletter
NAVSTA ROTA / July 2020
School Liaison Officer – Areas of Support
1. Communication Connections
2. PCSing Support
3. Deployment Support
4. Special Needs Support
5. Home School Support
6. Volunteer Coordination / Partners In Education (PIE)
7. Post-Secondary Preparations
PCSing again? Call the SLO before you GO!
It’s that time of year — military families are starting to move again! With only a few days left in DoDEA’s school year, many military families have orders in hand or are waiting for orders to arrive. If you have children in school, “Call the SLO before you GO!” The School Liaison Officer (SLO) is the K-12 education subject matter expert available to assist your military family in gathering information about schools or Child Development Center options at your next duty station. Whether you homeschool, have IEPs or Section 504 plans, or need answers about graduation requirements in your home state, start your educational and childcare move with the SLO. Here are a few simple steps to make this educational move a success:
1. “Call the SLO before you GO!” You can reach the NAVSTA Rota SLO at by writ-ing SLORota@eu.navy.mil or calling 727-2425. Getting in touch with the SLO can minimize the surprises you may experience as you enroll in new schools,
2. Notify your school in writing that you plan to withdraw students early or will not be returning for the following school year,
3. Request copies of school records – Local schools will transfer official records to the new school, but having copies of records to hand carry to the next duty station will ease the enrollment process at the receiving school. Make your records request in writing and allow the school at least 10 business days to get the records to you. The office staff is likely to have multiple records requests and will need added time to meet your needs,
4. Prepare an educational file – Set aside important papers needed for school registration in a separate file – birth certificates, Social Security cards, immunization records, and copies of school records. Place this file in a safe place so that it is NOT packed with other household goods, and finally...
5. Talk with your children – While military children demonstrate great resilience in handling moves, it is always a good idea to talk with your children as a family and individually. Each child is different and they behave differently at every age. Don’t assume that because one child has never had a problem with moving that he or she will handle this move the same way. Open lines of communication can make a world of difference!
DGF Elementary & MHS Office Hours
o Rota DGF Elementary
* Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Call Ahead for an Appointment DSN 727-4185 or CIV +34-956-82-4185.
o Rota DGF Middle High School
* Please email or call ahead to schedule a registration appointment. Email:
RotaHS.Registrar@eu.dodea.edu or call: DSN 727-4444 / 4181 /4183 or CIV +34-956-82-XXXX
Calendar Updates
Monday (08/24)
- First Day of School (1st-12th)
Monday (09/07)
- Labor Day Holiday (Schools and Child & Youth Programs Closed)
Tuesday (09/08)
- First Day of Kindergarten
Tuesday (09/10)
- First Day of Sure Start
- First Day of Elementary (Infantil y Primaria) School - Spanish Schools **
Monday (09/14)
- First Day of Secondary (ESO) School - Spanish Schools **
** There is the possibility Spanish School Dates may change
Summer Road Trip, A Smithsonian At-Home Activity Guide
STEM ONLINE RESOURCES
Peer Mediation and Mentoring
Peer Mediation and Mentoring training will occur this summer. If your child was nominated you will receive an email from Dr. K with the application attached. Please have your child fill out the application and send back to Dr. K. Training will take place in the end of July/early August, dates to be determined. Please call Dr K if you have any questions.
Rota Girls Run
Rota Girls Run will be setting up a special summer program. Rota Girls Run is open to all Middle School girls so please contact Dr. K if you would like your child to participate. It will be held weekly.
Preparing Your Freshman for College
1. Make the most of orientation activities — Orientation begins in the weeks and sometimes months before classes start. It's a great way for students to make friends and get acclimated. Ask plenty of questions and try to be as outgoing as possible. Realize that everyone is trying to make friends and adjust to a new environment, so don't be shy. After orientation, many schools offer unique first-year experiences that help students further connect with their classmates and college community.
2. Read as much as possible — College coursework consists of substantially more reading than is required in high school. Students should start getting used to the increased workload by reading and the summer before college. What you read is NOT as important as how much. Select books your intended college major or areas of academic and personal interest.
3. Research possible majors — At most colleges, students don't need to know with certainty which college major they will pursue the first day of freshman year. But students should start thinking about what they might like to study in preparation to select courses. Those interested in prelaw and premed, for example, should learn more about those tracks if their college offers them.
4. Know how to safe on campus - Whether walking back from a latenight class or from an evening out with friends, it's important for students to feel safe at college. Students should practice common sense by being aware of their surroundings and learning about how their college handles safety issues, including sexual assault. Both parents and students should take time before the semester begins to become familiar with the campus' safety resources and procedures.
5. Embrace time management tools — Balancing the academic and social demands of college can be a challenge for even the most diligent student. But there are plenty of digital tools designed for students, and a little organization can go a long way in making sure time is used wisely. Smartphone apps and tools can help students limit time on entertainment and social media, and can help keep study schedules on track.
6. Research ways to get involved — College provides a number of opportunities for students to explore existing interests or embark on new hobbies. Whether it's playing sports, joining a musical ensemble or getting involved in social issues, many schools make it easy to get involved. Having a plan of action before arriving will help students select meaningful activities and ensure they don't miss any important sign-up dates or meetings once school starts.
7. Contact professors before classes start — Cultivating a strong relationship with professors can go a long way in helping students succeed. Once students have selected their classes, they should consider emailing a handful of instructors or seeing if they can meet during orientation. Make sure to be respectful and mature in all communications with professors and other academic staff.
Article adapted from www.usnews.com on May 8, 2020.
4-H STEM Lab
Summer Enrichment Activities from Mrs. Popadines
Can you believe the year is already beginning to wrap up? It is hard to believe! What a unique year it has been with the transition to digital learning. I understand that some families were not able to take advantage of the enrichment opportunities that I created while your child was engaged in digital learning. I know a variety of factors have gone into family decisions about screen time and engagement in digital learning beyond what was provided by your
child’s classroom teacher(s). Regardless of whether your child participated in these activities or not, I strongly believe that your child/children would benefit from enrichment activities throughout the summer to continue their growth. To help get your child started, I am delighted to provide optional activities, games, and learning opportunities where your child/children can further their education over the summer.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uSOU3gIbpFzLq7nbqyu_ktWEkPjEW3trnwavUW3A5Q/edit? usp=sharingSummer Enrichment Activities :) <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uSOU3gIbpFzLq7nbqyu_ktWEkPjEW3trnwavUW3A5Q/edit?usp=sharing>
Free Books for Children Available Online
https://www.storylineonline.net/ Books are read to children on YouTube, but the text is printed on the screen as they read. The readers are actors from the Screen Actors’ Guild.
International Children’s Digital Library http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
Free Storybooks online http://www.magickeys.com/books/
Free Stories to Download https://www.freechildrenstories.com/ At the bottom you can select books for the right age.
Free Children’s Books https://freekidsbooks.org/reading-level/children/
Oxford Owl https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/home/reading-owl/find-a-book/library-page#
Amazon Kindle Free books for children.
If you have a Kindle, most of these books at this link are free for a Kindle edition. (The hardcover or paperback editions are NOT free, so select carefully.) You need to select your child’s age range at the left of the screen to find books for their age level.
Project Gutenberg has over 59,344 free ebooks to download. Most of the children’s books are for older children, but adults may find books here.
SY 20-21 Free & Reduced Meal (FARM) Applications
Completed applications can be emailed to SLORota@eu.navy.mil for processing. A current LES from working family members must accompany completed applications.
Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities
Child Find for children three to five years of age is an ongoing outreach program that locates and identifies children who may have developmental delays or educational disabilities and need special services. If you have concerns regarding your child's development please contact 727- 4185 or 727-4435.
Anchored 4 Life E-Learning Series
Anchored 4 Life introduces a new E-Learning Series LIVE on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 A.M. CST.
Over the next 5 months, A4L Trainers will conduct 45-minute interactive webinars via Zoom in all 10 A4L core topic areas: Moving, Making Friends, Bullying, Grief, Healthy Body, Fear, Homework, Divorce, Reintegration, and Deployment.
See the complete schedule and register visit the link below.
Sure Start Applications SY 20-21
If you have a child that will turn 4 on or before Sept. 1, consider Sure Start Pre-School at DGF Elementary.
For more Information or application, contact the SLO @ 727-2425 or SLORota@eu.navy.mil. The application can also be found below.
SCHOOL REGISTRATION
DoDEA Online Registration for Students (DORS)
The DoDEA Online Registration for Students (DORS) is currently available for families registering in schools serviced by Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). DORS reduces manual forms and makes it easy for parents to register their child for school.
For complete information about the registration process, including eligibility and enrollment please go to https://www.dodea.edu/registration-process.cfm
NEW STUDENTS
- click here https://dodea-registration.hosted.src-solutions.com/
New students registering for enrollment are required to provide verification of the following:
- Date of Birth
- Dependent Status
- Active Duty Status of Military Sponsor or Employment Status of Civilian Sponsor
- Status of Defense Contractor Sponsor and Central Billing Letter
- Status of non-DoD sponsor (other Federal Agencies)
RETURNING STUDENTS
- click here https://dodea-update.hosted.src-solutions.com/login
Returning students must provide verification of the following each school year:
- Active Duty Status of Military Sponsor or Employment Status of Civilian Sponsor
- Status of Defense Contractor Sponsor and Central Billing Letter
- Status of non-DoD sponsor (other Federal Agencies)
Spanish School Registration
School Liaison Office
Email: SLORota@eu.navy.mil
Website: https://www.navymwrrota.com/programs/a8fe4fcd-189f-4539-995d-596b3922fbb8
Location: NAVSTA Rota, Building 41
Phone: +34-956-82-2425
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RotaMWR/