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26 April 2012

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C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t s

P a g e 2 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y

Upcoming FRG Meetings

HHB FRG Meeting 2 May 6pm @ BN Classroom

Bravo FRG Meeting 8 May (Time and Place TBD)

P a g e 3 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y

Construction on the Mili-

tary Road and Mt Belvedere

Blvd intersection will begin

30 Apr 12 - 04 May 12.

Because of this construction,

Military Road from Mt Bel-

vedere Blvd to Main Street

will be closed and traffic

will be shifted on Mt Belve-

dere Blvd between Hwy 342

and the Mt Belvedere ACP

Gate. See attached drawing.

P a g e 4 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y

Just a reminder that the USO ice cream social is this Sat-

urday, April 28th from 2-4pm at the USO Fort Drum! We

look forward to celebrating our military kids with a

sweet treat, goodies, and games!

P a g e 5 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y

P a g e 6 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y

April is the Month of the Military Child Members of the military community often talk about the military-civilian divide, that invisible line that

separates these two disparate worlds and make them feel that most people don’t understand us. But

we need to find a way to cross that line, if not for our own sake, then for the sake of our military chil-

dren. Military kids are known for their strength and resilience, dealing with situations that most kids

don’t have to worry about - like having a parent gone for months at a time and multiple moves. To help

ease some of the stress and worry in military kids’ lives, there are many programs and organizations

designed with them in mind.

So how can we do this?

Question: How can we help educators and caregivers understand our children?

Answer: Communication!

If yr Soldier is preparing to deploy, email your child’s teacher or ask to schedule a conference. Let her

know to keep an eye out for unusual behavior. Share any coping strategies you know your child re-

sponds to. Compile a list of books written for both adults and children about military life. Print out arti-

cles and direct teachers to online resources like Military One Source, Sesame Street for Military

Families, and Military Kids Connect.

Try emailing your children’s teachers if your Soldier will be gone longer than two weeks. The teacher

may just appreciate the “heads up” about special circumstances or changes their children are experienc-

ing at home. Even if the teacher see no behavior changes in the classroom, at least he/she may give out

a few extra hugs.

Military kids know what it’s like having a parent gone for months at a time and have had to move nu-

merous times. They are known for their strength and resilience, dealing with situations that most kids

don’t have to worry about and it has become apparent that not only do spouses need support and help

in dealing with the military lifestyle, but children do as well. With continuous and extended deploy-

ments and the state of the world today, most parents have heard these questions from their child over

and over again….

Why is Mommy or Daddy leaving again?

Where are they going?

Why are they going there?

Are they leaving because of something I did?

Do we dislike the Iraqi people? Are they bad?

What do they see?

What do they wear?

The questions truly are endless. To help ease some of the stress and worry in military kids’ lives, there

are many programs and organizations designed with them in mind. For a list of resources please contact

your FRG Leader or unit FRSA.

P a g e 7 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y

P a g e 8 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y

P a g e 9 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y

For the Kiddos

Calling all teens! The Youth Pro-

gram Coordinators would like to

meet on 30 April at 1700 at the

Youth Center to start planning the

grand opening of the new facility

and discuss programs that will be

offered as well as the hours of

operation. This will be a process

that I would expect to take a few

months to complete. Plans made

must be approved by the Garrison

Commander prior to implementa-

tion. This is an opportunity to en-

sure the facility/program meets

the needs of all eligible teens in

the area.

C o m m u n i t y E v e n t s

P a g e 1 0 F R S A F L A S H

P a g e 1 1 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y

C o m m u n i t y E v e n t s

P a g e 1 2 F R S A F L A S H

At the Gym

P a g e 1 3 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y

P a g e 1 4 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y

P a g e 1 5 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y

P a g e 1 6 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y

P a g e 1 7 3 - 6 F i e l d A r t i l l e r y