Guam IRA February 2010 Newsletter

Click on the image below to view the Guam International Reading Association's February 2010 Newsletter. If you are unable to view the newsletter, visit its website at http://iraguam.blogspot.com. Enjoy!

IRA Promotes Literacy in Guam and Micronesia

There's no doubt that the Guam Council of the International Reading Association helps educators and parents alike discover the wonder and the worlds to be found in books. Guam IRA is a professional organization for individuals who are genuinely concerned with the development of reading programs for children and adults. It is a group of people who work together to improve literacy and reading instruction in Guam and Micronesia.

Click on the image below to view the Guam IRA January 2010 Newsletter. If you are unable to view the newsletter, visit IRA's website at http://iraguam.blogspot.com. Enjoy!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Biba Anu Nuebo (Chamorro)

Maligayang Bagong Taon (Tagalog)

Pwapwan Ei Ier Mi Fo (Chuukese)

Jeramman ilo iio in ekaal (Marshallese)

Parakapw Mwahu (Pohnpeian)

Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layui Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

Engan ke ya sasu (Kosraean)

Selsalan Ebeach e duw (Yapese)

Ungil Becheserrak (Palauan)

Akemashite Omedeto Gozaimasu (Japanese)

Feliz Ano Nuevo (Spanish)

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou (Hawaiian)

Sut dal kum mum (Korean)

Gung Hay Fat Choy (Chinese)

Chúc Mung Nam Moi (Vietnamese)

May the year 2010 bring you abundant blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

Using Internet Tools to Enhance Mulitcultural Education Presentation

Graduate students enrolled in ED638: Teaching with the Internet presented at the University of Guam’s 22nd Annual Regional Language Arts Conference held November 6 and 7 at the University of Guam and Guam Marriott Resort & Spa. The theme of the conference was Multicultural Approaches in Language Arts Education. The students’ presentation titled Using Internet Tools to Enhance Multicultural Education explored web sites aimed at enhancing multicultural education, including reading, writing, collaboration, professional development, instructional technology, WebQuests, and more. Pictured L-R first row: Angela Sablan; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, instructor; and Marife Fernandez. Second row L-R: Darlene Quichocho, Ceria Santos, Tessa Pfahler, Yolanda Tabayoyong, Nadine Cruz, and Josephine Mesa Cruz. Back row L-R: Alan Jamison and Devin Paciente.

Family Literacy in the Pacific

Check out the new Family Literacy in the Pacific website at
http://familyliteracypacific.blogspot.com/

Felis Pasgua ~ Feliz Navidad

May the Lord richly bless you with a memorable Christmas to cherish with family and friends. Felis Pasgua! Feliz Navidad! Have a blessed Christmas filled much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

Guam IRA's 10th Annual Community Book Fair - Agana Shopping Center - December 12

The Guam International Reading Association's 10th Annual Community Book Fair be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Agana Shopping Center from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Bring the entire family for a fun day of literacy filled with books, Read Alouds, raffle prizes, and more! There will be exciting student performances including Maria Ulloa Elementary School’s Head Start students and the St. Francis Honor Choir. A special appearance of Clifford the Big Red Dog will also be available.

A special presentation of IRA’s Community Book Baskets will benefit the following: University of Guam’s School of Education Literacy Lab, Guam Memorial Hospital’s Pediatric Ward, Erica’s House, Department of Youth Affairs, and the Alee Shelter in order to promote literacy.

There will be an array of books just for you! There will be paperback and hardcover books, young adult literature, and an assortment of professional books—all at affordable prices. There will also be software, novelties, and brand new Read-A-Thon 2010: “Go Green, Go Read” stocking stuffers. Books for IRA’s upcoming visiting author, Eric Ode, will also be on sale. There will be items from Southern Creations, PBS Guam, School Essentials, and Scholastic. Other features include the make-n-take children’s craft table, face painting by ACEI, gift wrapping stations, and more! You won't want to miss this event!