Hello FRG!!!
I hope you are having a wonderful St. Patrick’s day and having a green beer! Lots of updates.
FRG meeting is April 10 @ 11 am! As you may know the Soldiers are due back in August, and this meeting will be the beginning of planning. Due to LOW attendance, I will only hold a meeting in April and June. Then they will be home in August, therefore if you want input in the coming home ceremony the April meeting would be what you need to attend and June will have the final details. Please RSVP at FRG1139th@gmail.com as the American Legion will be providing lunch!
Additionally, we have a specialist coming to speak on preparing for our soldiers’ to come home. As some of you may have experienced prior to this deployment, coming home can be just as difficult as leaving. We all need to be prepared for how this will affect our relationship with our soldiers.
We also need to begin thinking about fundraising, Sonic has offered to allow us to Carhop and keep the tips as donations, but due to the poor attendance at meetings and events I do not think this is a good idea. Maybe we ought to just take donations? I am taking any suggestions if you have them!
IF YOU WANT DOG TAGS—you have to send me your soldiers email address and the name of your kids. The dog tags have to be requested by the solider. Many sent me names of children only and not their soldier’s information. If you send me your soldiers info I can contact them and tell them how to put the request in for the dog tags!
T-shirts have been designed with the Pale Horse Riders logo on it, they are working on making them cheaper. The order forms will be at the meeting, it may be a cool idea to wear them to the Welcome Home ceremony to show who the families are!!
For those who attended the AMAZING Dave Ramsey FPU! If you have questions let me know and we can email him. He said he is more than willing to come back and do a talk for us again!
Also there is a Yellow Ribbon event on March 27th! Check the blog for more information.
LASTLY Family day is May 2nd, more info to come!
I look forward to your emails!
Jessica
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Yellow Ribbon Ceremoney,March 27th!!!
I am sending you a reminder about the event we will be holding for the
1141st, 1139th and Det 40 Family Members/Supporters, Rear Det and FRG on 27
Mar 2010. To be held in Kansas City at Holiday Inn-Aladdin.
I am asking for you to keep your ears open for any family member that might
mention this and encourage their attendance please.
Our office will also be calling everyone we possibly can to encourage their
attendance.
If I do not have a minimum of 10 people, I will be forced to cancel the
event. As of right now, I only have 6 people registered. That is a very small
number compared to the pax these 3 units make up. Any encouragement you can
offer on your end to these families is greatly appreciated!
Thank you everyone! Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Laura E Bennett
Yellow Ribbon Support Specialist Level II Contractor for Army National Guard
Yellow Ribbon Support Services GAP Solutions
2302 Militia Dr
Jefferson City MO 65101
Cell: 573-208-0098
Work: 573-638-9500 ext 7093
Email: laura.e.bennett1@us.army.mil
1141st, 1139th and Det 40 Family Members/Supporters, Rear Det and FRG on 27
Mar 2010. To be held in Kansas City at Holiday Inn-Aladdin.
I am asking for you to keep your ears open for any family member that might
mention this and encourage their attendance please.
Our office will also be calling everyone we possibly can to encourage their
attendance.
If I do not have a minimum of 10 people, I will be forced to cancel the
event. As of right now, I only have 6 people registered. That is a very small
number compared to the pax these 3 units make up. Any encouragement you can
offer on your end to these families is greatly appreciated!
Thank you everyone! Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Laura E Bennett
Yellow Ribbon Support Specialist Level II Contractor for Army National Guard
Yellow Ribbon Support Services GAP Solutions
2302 Militia Dr
Jefferson City MO 65101
Cell: 573-208-0098
Work: 573-638-9500 ext 7093
Email: laura.e.bennett1@us.army.mil
Promote Early Literacy!
To promote young children's delight in talking, listening, reading, and writing, adults need to provide a variety of interesting language experiences. Children who have reading difficulties in the primary grades often had limited early literacy learning experiences.
Children with reading difficulties have:
less letter knowledge
less sensitivity to the notion that the sounds of speech are distinct from their meaning
less familiarity with the basic purpose and mechanisms of reading
poorer general language ability
Children who are skilled readers:
understand the alphabet and letters
use background knowledge and strategies to obtain meaning from print
and can easily identify words and read fluently
Activities that prepare young children for learning to read emphasize counting, number concepts, letter names, shapes, sounds, phonological and phonemic awareness, models of adult interest in literacy, and independent and cooperative literacy activities.
Key Concepts in Children's Early Literacy:
Phonological Awareness: An appreciation of the sounds and meanings of spoken words. For example, a phonologically aware child can perceive and produce rhyming words (dice, mice, ice), divide words into sounds and/or syllables and put them back together again (e.g., ladybug -lady & bug, butterfly -butter & fly), and recognize that groups of words have the same sound at the start (fish, frog, fruit) or the same sound at the end (added by Joan Zeller: bus, glass, cups).
Phonemic Awareness: An advanced form of phonological awareness. The awareness that printed symbols, such as letters, systematically represent the component sounds of the language. Children who demonstrate phonemic awareness recognize the sound-symbol relationship. Phonemic awareness allows children to sound out words. (added by Joan Zeller: m-o-m mom, d-a-d dad).
To Promote Early Literacy:
Be a model of literate behavior for your children: write notes, keep a calendar and daily planner, post lists of food and household needs and children's responsibilities, introduce new vocabulary words during routine conversation and while reading, and subscribe to a local newspaper and magazines the entire family will enjoy.
Discuss printed text, words and sounds as objects that can be thought about, manipulated, altered, and explored: sing songs, make up silly rhymes, read books, and play with words and sounds every day.
Help children build and use their ever-growing vocabulary.
Provide children with the tools of literate behavior (pens, pencils, markers, paper, envelopes, a stapler, paperclips, stamps, a dictionary, an atlas, telephone books, magazines, catalogues, newspapers, junk mail) and engage in daily literacy activities with your children (write thank you notes, mail birthday cards, look up phone numbers, find exotic destinations in an atlas, write lists, read books, visit the library).
To view this article online, go to http://missourifamilies.org/features/childcarearticles/childcare3.htm.
Children with reading difficulties have:
less letter knowledge
less sensitivity to the notion that the sounds of speech are distinct from their meaning
less familiarity with the basic purpose and mechanisms of reading
poorer general language ability
Children who are skilled readers:
understand the alphabet and letters
use background knowledge and strategies to obtain meaning from print
and can easily identify words and read fluently
Activities that prepare young children for learning to read emphasize counting, number concepts, letter names, shapes, sounds, phonological and phonemic awareness, models of adult interest in literacy, and independent and cooperative literacy activities.
Key Concepts in Children's Early Literacy:
Phonological Awareness: An appreciation of the sounds and meanings of spoken words. For example, a phonologically aware child can perceive and produce rhyming words (dice, mice, ice), divide words into sounds and/or syllables and put them back together again (e.g., ladybug -lady & bug, butterfly -butter & fly), and recognize that groups of words have the same sound at the start (fish, frog, fruit) or the same sound at the end (added by Joan Zeller: bus, glass, cups).
Phonemic Awareness: An advanced form of phonological awareness. The awareness that printed symbols, such as letters, systematically represent the component sounds of the language. Children who demonstrate phonemic awareness recognize the sound-symbol relationship. Phonemic awareness allows children to sound out words. (added by Joan Zeller: m-o-m mom, d-a-d dad).
To Promote Early Literacy:
Be a model of literate behavior for your children: write notes, keep a calendar and daily planner, post lists of food and household needs and children's responsibilities, introduce new vocabulary words during routine conversation and while reading, and subscribe to a local newspaper and magazines the entire family will enjoy.
Discuss printed text, words and sounds as objects that can be thought about, manipulated, altered, and explored: sing songs, make up silly rhymes, read books, and play with words and sounds every day.
Help children build and use their ever-growing vocabulary.
Provide children with the tools of literate behavior (pens, pencils, markers, paper, envelopes, a stapler, paperclips, stamps, a dictionary, an atlas, telephone books, magazines, catalogues, newspapers, junk mail) and engage in daily literacy activities with your children (write thank you notes, mail birthday cards, look up phone numbers, find exotic destinations in an atlas, write lists, read books, visit the library).
To view this article online, go to http://missourifamilies.org/features/childcarearticles/childcare3.htm.
Need a Job when you get home?
This United States Intelligence Community will be hosting a “Virtual Career Fair” on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from 10 a.m. thru 8 p.m. (Eastern Time). Virtual Career Fairs provide the jobseeker with the opportunity to chat with recruiters, explore job opportunities and apply for jobs from the comfort of their own computer.
Agencies participating in this career fair include the Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, National Reconnaissance Office, National Security Agency, Office of Naval Intelligence and Office of the
Director of National Intelligence. This career fair will showcase career opportunities in some of the following disciplines:
· Cybersecurity/Information Assurance
· Engineering and Physical Science
· Foreign Languages
· Information Technology
· Intelligence Analysis
· Law Enforcement
Although the majority of these positions are located in Baltimore/Washington, DC area, many agencies regularly have positions coming available nationwide. During the Virtual Career Fair participants will be able to:
· Visit virtual booths for Intelligence Community agencies
· Chat with recruiters in real time
· Apply to job openings
· Network with other job seekers
· Watch live presentations
· Download electronic brochures
Individuals interested in participating in this online event can register at: http://www.icvirtualfair.com/.
Veterans’ Preference:
Veterans may also receive preference in applying for many of these vacancies. Veterans' Preference gives eligible veterans preference in appointment over many other applicants. Veterans' preference applies to virtually all new appointments in both the competitive and excepted service. Veterans' preference does not guarantee veterans a job and it does not apply to internal agency actions such as promotions, transfers, reassignments and reinstatements.
As veterans' preference can be confusing, veterans can visit the following URL for an overview of qualifying for either a 5- or 10-point preference: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx. Additionally, those unsure as to whether they may qualify for veterans’ preference points can also visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Preference Advisor at: http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm.
Agencies participating in this career fair include the Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, National Reconnaissance Office, National Security Agency, Office of Naval Intelligence and Office of the
Director of National Intelligence. This career fair will showcase career opportunities in some of the following disciplines:
· Cybersecurity/Information Assurance
· Engineering and Physical Science
· Foreign Languages
· Information Technology
· Intelligence Analysis
· Law Enforcement
Although the majority of these positions are located in Baltimore/Washington, DC area, many agencies regularly have positions coming available nationwide. During the Virtual Career Fair participants will be able to:
· Visit virtual booths for Intelligence Community agencies
· Chat with recruiters in real time
· Apply to job openings
· Network with other job seekers
· Watch live presentations
· Download electronic brochures
Individuals interested in participating in this online event can register at: http://www.icvirtualfair.com/.
Veterans’ Preference:
Veterans may also receive preference in applying for many of these vacancies. Veterans' Preference gives eligible veterans preference in appointment over many other applicants. Veterans' preference applies to virtually all new appointments in both the competitive and excepted service. Veterans' preference does not guarantee veterans a job and it does not apply to internal agency actions such as promotions, transfers, reassignments and reinstatements.
As veterans' preference can be confusing, veterans can visit the following URL for an overview of qualifying for either a 5- or 10-point preference: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx. Additionally, those unsure as to whether they may qualify for veterans’ preference points can also visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Preference Advisor at: http://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm.
Are you Sleeping??
Research in the area of sleep has determined that as many as two-thirds of Americans lack enough sleep. Over time the lack of sleep can lead to stress, depression and mental and physical exhaustion. We know that when we are not well rested we do not perform at our best. Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Some people may need as few as five hours or as many as 10 hours of sleep each day. Children need even more sleep per day. Both children and adults can use naps to get the total number of hours of rest they need. The focus here is on ways that adults can meet their need for rest.
Lack of sleep can be caused by many factors. Some are within our control while others are beyond our control. Life changes such as moving, taking a new job or assignment at work, going on vacation, marriage and pregnancy, cause us to worry rather than sleep when we go to bed. Parents of young children know that until the children sleep soundly through the night, the parents will not be able to sleep either. As we age our sleep habits can change causing less restful sleep. Some medications may alter sleep patterns. Depression can also lead to sleep rhythms being disturbed. Medical providers should be consulted when sleep problems begin to interfere with functions of daily living for anyone.
Is your sleep account overdrawn? Consider your sleep habits. Your body has a regular rhythm. Your body and your brain will tell you when they need rest. Use this information to set a regular going to bed time and a regular getting up time. Maintaining this simple routine will help to supply your body with the energy it needs every day. Sleep cannot be stored. Bodies need rest on a regular basis.
Most people find that the conditions of the room are important to sleeping well. Usually people want the room dark, cool and quiet. Window coverings, fans and noise blockers can be used to achieve these requirements when needed.
Some people use a nap to get the extra sleep they need. Experts in the field of sleep suggest limiting an adult nap to less than 45 minutes and taking it before 4:00 p.m., to ensure that you can also get a full nights’ sleep.
Watch what you eat and drink in the evening. High protein, caffeine, and high sugar foods can keep you awake. Liquids can cause you to have to get up in the night.
Exercise earlier in the day can help you rest better at night. Generally people find that they need to complete the exercise 3 to 6 hours before trying to go to sleep.
Avoid excitement before bedtime. This is not the time to begin thinking about the big project at work or open the statement from your stock broker. Instead, try reading, taking a warm bath or shower, or adopting some other routine to help you relax before bedtime.
When traveling, try to keep your normal eating and sleeping routine. You may find it easier to adjust to a different time zone by adapting your sleeping times before you leave home to be the same as your destination. Some people plan for a day of rest after a long trip to give their bodies time to adjust to the changes.
Feeling well rested is the reward for good sleep habits. All work, whether at home or on the job, is easier when a person is rested. Are you getting enough sleep? If these suggestions do not help to improve your quality of sleep, it may be time to schedule an appointment with your family doctor to examine other options for getting the rest you need.
Source: National Sleep Foundation, http://www.sleepfoundation.org/
To view this article online, go to http://missourifamilies.org/features/healtharticles/health49.htm.
Lack of sleep can be caused by many factors. Some are within our control while others are beyond our control. Life changes such as moving, taking a new job or assignment at work, going on vacation, marriage and pregnancy, cause us to worry rather than sleep when we go to bed. Parents of young children know that until the children sleep soundly through the night, the parents will not be able to sleep either. As we age our sleep habits can change causing less restful sleep. Some medications may alter sleep patterns. Depression can also lead to sleep rhythms being disturbed. Medical providers should be consulted when sleep problems begin to interfere with functions of daily living for anyone.
Is your sleep account overdrawn? Consider your sleep habits. Your body has a regular rhythm. Your body and your brain will tell you when they need rest. Use this information to set a regular going to bed time and a regular getting up time. Maintaining this simple routine will help to supply your body with the energy it needs every day. Sleep cannot be stored. Bodies need rest on a regular basis.
Most people find that the conditions of the room are important to sleeping well. Usually people want the room dark, cool and quiet. Window coverings, fans and noise blockers can be used to achieve these requirements when needed.
Some people use a nap to get the extra sleep they need. Experts in the field of sleep suggest limiting an adult nap to less than 45 minutes and taking it before 4:00 p.m., to ensure that you can also get a full nights’ sleep.
Watch what you eat and drink in the evening. High protein, caffeine, and high sugar foods can keep you awake. Liquids can cause you to have to get up in the night.
Exercise earlier in the day can help you rest better at night. Generally people find that they need to complete the exercise 3 to 6 hours before trying to go to sleep.
Avoid excitement before bedtime. This is not the time to begin thinking about the big project at work or open the statement from your stock broker. Instead, try reading, taking a warm bath or shower, or adopting some other routine to help you relax before bedtime.
When traveling, try to keep your normal eating and sleeping routine. You may find it easier to adjust to a different time zone by adapting your sleeping times before you leave home to be the same as your destination. Some people plan for a day of rest after a long trip to give their bodies time to adjust to the changes.
Feeling well rested is the reward for good sleep habits. All work, whether at home or on the job, is easier when a person is rested. Are you getting enough sleep? If these suggestions do not help to improve your quality of sleep, it may be time to schedule an appointment with your family doctor to examine other options for getting the rest you need.
Source: National Sleep Foundation, http://www.sleepfoundation.org/
To view this article online, go to http://missourifamilies.org/features/healtharticles/health49.htm.
Nationa Nutrition Month!!
March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Nutrition from the Ground Up.” The key messages from the American Dietetic Association, sponsor of National Nutrition Month, describe the basics of good nutrition and healthy eating:
Start with the basics — eating right doesn’t have to be complicated. A healthy eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free dairy, and includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans and nuts. A healthy eating plan is also low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars.
Make calories count by choosing nutrient-rich foods. Most food choices should be packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients — and lower in calories. Be aware of portion sizes. Even low-calorie foods can add up when portions are larger than you need.
Focus on variety by eating a variety of foods from all the food groups. Fruits and vegetables can be fresh, canned or frozen. Look for locally grown produce that’s in season. Vary protein choices with more fish, beans and peas. Include at least three servings every day of whole-grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice or pasta.
Make the most of family mealtime. Eating meals together provides the opportunity to help children develop a healthy attitude toward food. Children who regularly eat meals with their family eat more fruits and vegetables and less fried food, saturated fat and soda than those who do not. It also enables parents to serve as role models, introduce new foods and establish a regular meal schedule.
To manage weight and promote overall health and fitness, regular physical activity is important. Set a goal to get 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. An example of moderate physical activity is walking two miles in 30 minutes, shoveling snow for 15 minutes or gardening for 30 to 45 minutes. When you are exercising moderately you will feel a faster heart rate, faster breathing and your body will feel warmer.
Build a healthy eating plan on a good nutritional foundation. For more information and lots of great ideas to eat well, go to the American Dietetics Association Web site at http://www.eatright.org/public/.
To view this article online, go to http://missourifamilies.org/features/nutritionarticles/nut365.htm.
Start with the basics — eating right doesn’t have to be complicated. A healthy eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free dairy, and includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans and nuts. A healthy eating plan is also low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars.
Make calories count by choosing nutrient-rich foods. Most food choices should be packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients — and lower in calories. Be aware of portion sizes. Even low-calorie foods can add up when portions are larger than you need.
Focus on variety by eating a variety of foods from all the food groups. Fruits and vegetables can be fresh, canned or frozen. Look for locally grown produce that’s in season. Vary protein choices with more fish, beans and peas. Include at least three servings every day of whole-grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice or pasta.
Make the most of family mealtime. Eating meals together provides the opportunity to help children develop a healthy attitude toward food. Children who regularly eat meals with their family eat more fruits and vegetables and less fried food, saturated fat and soda than those who do not. It also enables parents to serve as role models, introduce new foods and establish a regular meal schedule.
To manage weight and promote overall health and fitness, regular physical activity is important. Set a goal to get 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. An example of moderate physical activity is walking two miles in 30 minutes, shoveling snow for 15 minutes or gardening for 30 to 45 minutes. When you are exercising moderately you will feel a faster heart rate, faster breathing and your body will feel warmer.
Build a healthy eating plan on a good nutritional foundation. For more information and lots of great ideas to eat well, go to the American Dietetics Association Web site at http://www.eatright.org/public/.
To view this article online, go to http://missourifamilies.org/features/nutritionarticles/nut365.htm.
Yellow Ribbon Ceremoney,March 27th!!!
I am sending you a reminder about the event we will be holding for the
1141st, 1139th and Det 40 Family Members/Supporters, Rear Det and FRG on 27
Mar 2010. To be held in Kansas City at Holiday Inn-Aladdin.
I am asking for you to keep your ears open for any family member that might
mention this and encourage their attendance please.
Our office will also be calling everyone we possibly can to encourage their
attendance.
If I do not have a minimum of 10 people, I will be forced to cancel the
event. As of right now, I only have 6 people registered. That is a very small
number compared to the pax these 3 units make up. Any encouragement you can
offer on your end to these families is greatly appreciated!
Thank you everyone! Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Laura E Bennett
Yellow Ribbon Support Specialist Level II Contractor for Army National Guard
Yellow Ribbon Support Services GAP Solutions
2302 Militia Dr
Jefferson City MO 65101
Cell: 573-208-0098
Work: 573-638-9500 ext 7093
Email: laura.e.bennett1@us.army.mil
1141st, 1139th and Det 40 Family Members/Supporters, Rear Det and FRG on 27
Mar 2010. To be held in Kansas City at Holiday Inn-Aladdin.
I am asking for you to keep your ears open for any family member that might
mention this and encourage their attendance please.
Our office will also be calling everyone we possibly can to encourage their
attendance.
If I do not have a minimum of 10 people, I will be forced to cancel the
event. As of right now, I only have 6 people registered. That is a very small
number compared to the pax these 3 units make up. Any encouragement you can
offer on your end to these families is greatly appreciated!
Thank you everyone! Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Laura E Bennett
Yellow Ribbon Support Specialist Level II Contractor for Army National Guard
Yellow Ribbon Support Services GAP Solutions
2302 Militia Dr
Jefferson City MO 65101
Cell: 573-208-0098
Work: 573-638-9500 ext 7093
Email: laura.e.bennett1@us.army.mil
Martina McBride/Trace Atkins Concert
Greetings all:
Attached is a flyer outlining a special offer being extended to U.S. Military Members for the upcoming Martina McBride and Trace Adkins concert at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. This event will take place on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 7:30 PM. Military members are able to acquire tickets to the show for as little as $10.00. For more information on this event or to purchase tickets please refer to the attached flyer or contact:
Debbie O’Neil
Group Sales Executive
St. Louis Blues Hockey-Scottrade Center
(314) 622-2541
doneil@stlblues.com
Attached is a flyer outlining a special offer being extended to U.S. Military Members for the upcoming Martina McBride and Trace Adkins concert at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. This event will take place on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 7:30 PM. Military members are able to acquire tickets to the show for as little as $10.00. For more information on this event or to purchase tickets please refer to the attached flyer or contact:
Debbie O’Neil
Group Sales Executive
St. Louis Blues Hockey-Scottrade Center
(314) 622-2541
doneil@stlblues.com
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