Issue 03, Version 1

CYS SERVICES NEWSLETTER

FORT BELVOIR

M A R C H 2 0 1 2

www.belvoirmwr.com/Facilities/CYS/

Little League Enrollment Dates: Jan 2

nd—Mar 9

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Ages: 4-16 years Cost: $60 Season Runs: Apr-Jun Parent Meeting: 28 March, 1815 @ Fort Belvoir Community Center

Girl’s Softball Enrollment Dates: Jan 2

nd—Mar 9

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Ages: 7 – 13 years Cost: $60 Season Runs: Apr-Jun

Spring Soccer Enrollment Dates: Jan 16

th—Mar 23

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Ages: 5 – 12 years Cost: $55 Season Runs: Apr-Jun Parent Meeting: 11 April, 1815 @ Fort Belvoir Community Center

Track & Field Enrollment Dates: Jan 30

th—May 18

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Ages: 5 – 18 years Cost: $55 Season Runs: Apr-Aug Start Smart Soccer* Enrollment Dates: Feb 27

th—Apr 13

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Ages: 3 – 5 years Cost: $20 Classes Runs May-Jun

Start Smart Baseball* Enrollment Dates: Feb 27

th—Apr 13

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Ages: 3 – 5 years Cost: $20 Classes Run: May-Jun

*Smart Start classes are designed to teach

the basic motor skills necessary to partici-

pate in organized sports while working

one-on-one with a parent .

P A G E 2 C H I L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S

Youth Sports & FITNESS

A current Sports Physical (which must be updated annually) and Birth Certificate are required to register for all sports programs, except for the

Start Smart Programs, which require current immunization records. For Sports information call: (703) 805-1257/9139

For Registration information call: (703) 806-0791

Swim for Your Health & Run for Your Health

Sign-up procedures All participants must register at Parent Central Services. It is FREE!!! (703) 806-0791

Eligibility: Active Duty Personnel Children (17 years & under); Retirees Children (17 years & under);

DOD Civilians Children (17 years & under)

Purpose To promote physical fitness and wellness for the Fort Belvoir Community Children.

For Rules/Procedures: Please Contact the Youth Sports Health & Fitness Director (703) 805-9138

P A G E 3 C H I L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S

Mondays—Life EDGE! TeenFest Planning Team

Work with the Ft. Belvoir events planning team to plan TeenFest.

Tuesdays— Life EDGE! Cosmetology

Learn the finer points of beauty from Ms. Kristol Williams.

Wednesdays—Life EDGE! Italian Language 101

Want to tackle a new language? This course will introduce middle school and teens to

the Italian language by easing into the basics!

Thursdays—Fit EDGE!

Aerobic Kickboxing Exercise and have fun!!

Fridays—Art EDGE! Trash to Treasures

Learn to make beautiful treasures right from the recycle bin!

free!

March

2012

M A R C H 2 0 1 2 C H I L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S

Programs take place between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. and are open to youth in grades 6-12th

that are registered with CYS Services. Transportation is provided from the Youth Center

(bus departs at 3:15 p.m.). Youth may join the program at the

location. No fees are required to participate.

enrollment If your youth is already registered with CYS Services they can be enrolled into the activity

over the phone at 703.806.0791 or online at

https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/belvoircyms.html

information

703.805.1906 ~ www.belvoirmwr.com

P A G E 5 C H I L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S

Youth CENTER Activities March

Thursday 1st

1600-1700 Hired Workshop – Who are you? Interest Inventory

Friday 2nd

1630-1730 Salt Dough Shamrocks

700-1830 Kinect 1700-1900 Fitness Challenge

Saturday 3rd

1430-1530 Dodge-ball 1600-1830 NBA 2K11 Tourney 1800- 2100 Kick-ball

Thursday 8th

1600-1700 Hired Workshop – This is your life: Reality Check!

Friday 9th

1630-1730 Talent Show Auditions

1700-1830 Indoor Hockey 1700-1900 Lip Sync & Karaoke

Friday 23rd

1630-1730 Lets Play Pool 1700-1830 Green Goop 1830-2030 Scrabble Night

Saturday 24th

1430-1530 Community Service Project 1600-1830 Pictionary 1800- 2100 Movie Night

Friday 30th

1630-1700 Cherry Blossom 1700-1930 Charades

Saturday 31th

1430-1530 See What a Computer is made of! 1600-1830 Basketball Shoot-out (practice) 1800- 2100 March Madness

Saturday 10th

1430-1530 Healthy Habits: Chocolate Mint Dessert Brownies 1600-1830 Charades 1800- 2200 Roller-skating

Thursday 15th

1600-1700 Hired Workshop – Planning for College: Get it Right!

Friday 16th

1630-1730 WII Dance-Off 1700-1830 Watercolor Painting 1700-1900 Twister Game

Saturday 17th

1430-1530 Passport to Manhood: Responses to Authority

1600-1830 Smash Bros. Brawl 1800- 2100 Indoor Soccer

Thursday 22nd

1600-1700 Hired Workshop – Job Websites that can make a Difference!

For more information on these activities and more, please contact the

Youth Center at (703)805-4515.

A workforce preparation and apprenticeship program designed to meet the employment and

career-exploration needs of CYSS teens 15-18 years of age.

Hired! Apprentices commit to working (15) fifteen hours per week with employers on the in-

stallation while concurrently participating in workforce preparation/career exploration work-

shops over a (12)twelve week term. Terms occur during Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.

Youth must complete the necessary application process and meet all prerequisites to be eligi-

ble for the program. For additional information contact Wendy O’Sullivan, Hired! Program

Coordinator, 703.805.4515 or visit the Fort Belvoir Youth Center.

Hired! Workshops

Held on Thursday’s from 4pm-5pm covering Workforce-Preparation (resumes,

applications, job searching, interviewing) and Post-Secondary Education

Exploration (interest inventories; exploring jobs; college/scholarships)

Hired! Apprenticeship Program

Family computer time @ school Age Services

The lab will be open on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month from 0930-1330.

For more information please contact the Markham SAS at (703)805-9100.

Markham School Age Center invites you and your family to come use their computer lab.

The lead teacher of the com-puter lab will be present for any questions.

Family Computer Time!

M A R C H 2 0 1 2 C H I L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S

Kid’s Night Out for grades K-6th

will be held at Markham School Age Center on the second Saturday of each

month . Tickets are $20.00 per child, this does include a light meal. No Money will be taken at the door. All Kid’s Nights out Party-Goers must be registered with CYS Ser-

vices. For more information call 703-805-9100. There will be no refunds.

DATES:

March10th

, 2012, 1700-2200

Reservations must be made by March 9th

at 1730.

April14th

, 2012, 1700-2200

Reservations must be made by April 13th

at 1730.

May12th

, 2012, 1700-2200

Reservations must be made by May 11th

at 1730.

South Post Child Development Center offers Saturday evening childcare on the second Saturday of each

month for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Tickets are $20.00 per child, this does include a light meal. No

Money will be taken at the door. Children must be regis-tered with CYS Services. For more information call 703-

806-4344. There will be no refunds.

DATES:

March10th

, 2012, 1700-2200

Reservations must be made by March 9th

at 1730.

April14th

, 2012, 1700-2200

Reservations must be made by April 13th

at 1730.

May12th

, 2012, 1700-2200

Reservations must be made by May 11th

at 1730.

Parent’s Night Out & Kid’s Night Out

March - St. Pats & Spring

Thurs. Mar. 1st @ Fairfax

Village Community Center

Mon. Mar. 5th

@ G. Wash-ington Community Center

Wed. Mar. 7th

@ Woodlawn Village Community Center

Fri. Mar. 9th

@ Fort Belvoir Community Center

Tues. Mar. 13th

@ Vernondale Village Community Center

Wed. Mar. 14th

@ Lewis Village Community Center

Fri. Mar. 23rd

@ Fort Bel-voir Community Center

Staff from CYS Services will provide enrichment activi-

ties at the Fort Belvoir Com-munity Center. All events are free and take place be-

tween 1000-1200. Chil-dren and youth must be

accompanied by an adult. For more information

please call

805-1906.

Child, Youth & School Services On The Road

P A G E 7 C H I L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S

Martial Arts!

Karate Ages: 6-18 years

Cost: $55 per month

Days: Mondays and Thursdays

Times: Beginners: 1830-1930

Advanced Belts 1930-2030

Location: School Age Center Gym

Lil Dragons Karate Ages: 3-5 years

Cost: $40 per month

Day: Saturday

Times: 1000, 1045, 1130 or 1215

Location: SKIES Room @

School Age Center

Taekwondo Ages: 6-18 years

Cost: $55 per month

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Times: Beginners: 1815-1915

Advanced Belts 1915-2015

Location: Youth Center

(moved to Reserve Center Jan-Mar)

Saturday Sparring: 1000-1200

Location: Youth Center

(moved to School Age Center Jan-Mar)

Jujitsu Ages: 6-18 years

Cost: $55 per month

Days: Wednesdays and Fridays

Time: 1900-2000

Location: School Age Center Gym

Junior Jujitsu Ages: 3-5 years

Cost: $55 per month

Days: Wednesdays and Fridays

Time: 1815-1900

Location: School Age Center Gym

Piano Lessons!

Individual Piano Lessons Instructor: Matthias Wandler

Ages: 6 - 18 years old

Cost: $100 per month

Dates: Jan. 3 – May 21, 2011

Day: Monday — Times: 1500-1900

Day: Thursday — Times: 1600-1900

1/2 hour session 4 classes per month

Location: Community Center

While we strive to have up-to-date information in our Newsletter, please be aware that all

classes, activities, sports and other programs listed in the Newsletter are subject to change.

Please call 703-806-0791 with any questions or visit our website at

www.belvoirmwr.com/cys for more information.

P A G E 8 C H I L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S

C H I L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S P A G E 9

Inclement weather emergencies can occur at any time and below is our policy. Child, Youth & School (CYS) Services joins this

command in stressing safety. Please keep children home whenever possible to reduce risk during hazardous road conditions. To

assist in compensation during these days, CYS Services will grant discount credit points for patrons that voluntarily keep their child

home. These credits, combined with other parent participation credits you may have or earn, will gain you a 10% childcare dis-

count for one month. Each facility has forms and requirements necessary at the front desk to explain these policies.

For schools other than Ft. Belvoir Elementary, parents must make alternate care arrangements, in advance. FCC and other refer-

rals are available through Parent Central Services at 703-806-0791.

*FCC providers have separate contracts for hours of operation and parents should coordinate their needs with their individual

provider.

**On unscheduled leave days, we will have limited staff and therefore limited services. Emergency Essential personnel have first

priority until 1000. All other care will be available as staffing permits. Front desks will keep first come, first serve waiting list for

spaces. Please call before coming in to determine availability.

***Part day sessions are cancelled or adjusted based upon any closures of Fairfax County schools except when school is closed

mid-day during the part day session. In those cases, part day preschool may have to dismiss early to accommodate the returning

school age children.

****When Ft Belvoir Elem School closes early & notifies SAS by 0900, SAS will open early for the afternoon; no CYSS bus runs.

Emergency Essential patrons must identify their status in advance through the Parent Central Services Office, Bldg 950. In addi-

tion, these patrons must coordinate in advance with assigned FCC provider for care on CDC/SAC closure days. Patrons will re-

ceive the FCC provider list once they have returned an employer verification of status form that identifies you and your spouse as

mission essential.

While Fort Belvoir generally follows Federal Government Guidance, the Installation Commander may choose to make other deci-

sions based on Fort Belvoir specific conditions. Therefore, please check our status via the Fort Belvoir website @

www.belvoir.army.mil, Facebook or by calling the hotline @ 703-805-3030.

Again, we stress that the purpose of closures, delayed openings and unscheduled leave is to limit the number of people traveling

on hazardous roads. CYS Services urges parents to keep both themselves and their children safely at home as recommended by

the government.

We appreciate your support and understanding in this matter. Drive safely!

Situation (check all that apply) CDC FCC* SAC YC ADMIN SPORTS &

SKIES

Ft Belvoir Open Open

Ft Belvoir Closed Closed Open EPP Closed Closed Closed Closed

Ft Belvoir Delayed Opening by

X hours

Delayed Open-

ing by X hours

Open Delayed Open-

ing by X hours

Ft Belvoir Unscheduled

Leave**

Open for emer-

gency essential

first – others as

spaces permit

with available

staffing

Open – mis-

sion essen-

tial priority;

others as

space per-

mits

Open for emer-

gency essential

first – others as

spaces permit

with available

staffing

Ft Belvoir Closed Mid-day; no

CYSS buses

Closed Mid-day

- Parent Pick

Up Required

May Open Closed Mid-Day–

Parent Pick Up

Required

Ft B Elem School Delayed

Opening

Open

Open Open

***Part Day

Preschool Delay

Open Open Open

Ft B Elem School Closed Entire

Day

Open

Open Open

***No Part Day

Preschool

Open Open Open

Ft B Elem School Closed Early

after buses leave SAS****

Open

SA care

open on

space A

Closed

***Part Day May

Close Early

Open no

YS bus

pick-up

Open Closed if FFC

cancels all

afterschool

activities

M A R C H 2 0 1 2 C H I L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S

Fairfax County Public Schools Serving Fort Belvoir:

Fort Belvoir Elementary School http://www.fcps.edu/FtBelvoirES/

Woodlawn Elementary School http://www.fcps.edu/WoodlawnES

Whitman Middle School http://www.fcps.edu/WhitmanMS/

Mount Vernon High School http://www.fcps.edu/MtVernonHS/

Surrounding County Websites Prince William County: www.PWCS.edu

Stafford County: www.stafford.schoolfusion.us/

The School Liaison Officer is available to assist military Fami-lies with transitions to the local

schools. Child, Youth and School Services encourages parents to utilize these services as we are

dedicated to maintaining a posi-tive and productive relationship between our Families and the

schools that serve them.

Mary Jo Chapman School Liaison (703)805-9119

Maryjo.chapman@us.army.mil

School Support Services

Only the best qualified appli-

cants are selected to become

certified providers. FCC appli-

cants must complete a screen-

ing process before certification.

They attend 40 hours orienta-

tion training, including child

abuse, CPR and First Aid, medi-

cations/communicable diseases,

business practices, nutrition and

developmentally appropriate

practices. Background clear-

ances are performed on appli-

cants, spouses, and children 12

FCC homes serve children 4

weeks to 12 years of age in a

homelike environment that al-

lows siblings to be in care to-

gether. Parent fees are based

on total family income and fol-

low DoD fee guidance as in

other Ft. Belvoir CYSS programs.

The Fort Belvoir Family Child

Care (FCC) program offers a va-

riety of flexible care options that

meet regular and mission-

related child care needs to in-

clude full day, hourly, before/

after school, extended care

(overnight and weekend), spe-

cial needs, and on and off-post

care. Off-post care is offered in

the counties of Fairfax, Prince

William (Woodbridge, Manassas,

Dumfries) and Stafford. Homes

off-post must comply with

AR608-10, to include ratios,

training requirements, and

USDA nutritional guidelines.

years of age and older. An in-

home family interview is con-

ducted by the FCC Director. The

homes are inspected by fire,

health, and safety officials to en-

sure all operational require-

ments are met. After certifica-

tion, providers receive on-going

training, technical support, and

unannounced inspections by

the FCC Director, Training and

Curriculum Specialist, and other

proponents.

Training and educational oppor-

tunities can lead to a Child De-

velopment Associate (CDA) or

Home Accreditation by the Na-

tional Association for Family

Child Care (NAFCC). If you are

interested in becoming an FCC

Provider, new provider training

classes are offered on a regular

basis. For information about the

FCC Program please call

703-805-9137/ 9134/ 9112.

Family Child Care… Your child ’ s home away from home !

C H I L D , Y O U T H & S C H O O L S E R V I C E S P A G E 1 1

Registration

Registration is required to participate in all CYS Services programs and activities.

Registration is FREE!

To help facilitate the registration process, please bring with you the following information:

3 local emergency contacts (other than parents)

Shot records

Physical (we can give you 30 days to bring this in)

LES/pay stubs (only needed for childcare)

Cash, Check, or Visa/MasterCard for program fees

For Sports programs the following is also required:

Birth certificate

Sports physical

To make an appointment or for more information on our programs and upcoming events please contact

Parent Central Services at (703) 806-0791.

FORT BELVOIR

We’re on the Web!

(https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/

webtrac/belvoircyms.html

Eligibility Requirements for CYS Services Programs

Open to current DOD Personnel- active duty, retirees (Sports & Youth Activities) and DOD civilians. Fort Belvoir CYS Services fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Multiple child discounts and 2

weeks vacation credit per year are also given. Note: retirees are only eligible for our sports and SKIES Unlimited programs.

Please call (703)806-0791 for more information.

CYS Services Youth Sports program is look-

ing for volunteers to help as Sports Coaches,

Assistant Coaches, as well as general volun-teers that could assist

with concessions, time clock, score keeping, etc.

Please call the Youth Sports Office for more

details at (703)805-

9138/9139/1257.

Reasons to become a substitute “Teacher” for

CYS Services:

Good Pay Get experience

CYS Services is a great place to work

No teaching experience needed

Have a positive impact in the lives of children Flexible work hours

Call (703)704-3032 for more information

Child, Youth & School Ser-vices is looking for volun-teers to help educate our

children by reading to them and encouraging in-terest in various activities such as cooking, sewing, woodworking, photogra-phy, painting etc. If you

have an interest or hobby that you would like to share with our youth,

please call Parent Central Services for details at

703-805-9117

Help Wanted Volunteers

needed

Sports volunteers

needed

Web-Trac is here!! All Child, Youth & School Services pay-ments can now be made online. By logging into the new Web-Trac site,

you can view your current billing and make payments on your account. If

you have not received your User Name and Password

please contact. BelvoirCYSS_WEBMASTER@conus.army.mil