Guam Adventist Academy

Great Expectations

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:52:56 +0000

Students elated over larger course selection this school year…
Guam Adventist Academy’s 2010-2011 school year offers a larger plate of courses and students are saying they’re quite happy about that. In addition to almost double the number of high school math classes, the school is also including Web Design, Anatomy, Physiology, Graphic Arts, Handbells, Poetry & Creative Writing, Woodworking & Scientific Gardening, Computer, Spanish I & II, and a strings class, which is being taught by Principal Torres, who also happens to be a concert master. Mrs. Dela Paz continues to direct the handbell choir. There are new students who’ve signed up for bell choir this year, so there’ll be a lot of work to get done before the islandwide music competitions next spring. GAA’s team has won the handbells division consecutively for the past few years.

We spoke with several students to get their thoughts on the new line of courses. Juniors, Joven Jano-Edward and Darveena Martinez say, “It means more experience and opportunities for all of us.” According to senior, Joshua Salas, the additional courses provide more experiences and knowledge that will help students determine what they really want to consider as a future career. For more information on these courses see GAA’s registrar, Mrs. Vega or call, 789-1515/2020.

Classes to Build and Grow

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:14:28 +0000

By: Jim Norton, Industrial Arts Teacher
There is a new kid (Department) on the block this school year at GAA. The Industrial Arts program is off to an impressive start. We have a total of 15 students in the classes. The first semester we are offering Woodworking to two different classes. We will be focusing on different building skills. Some of the projects will include building a birdhouse, different types of feeders, as well as the possibility of building a small utility building. Second semester we will be offering a class in Scientific Gardening. This will give the students the opportunity to get outside, to work with different types of plants as well as learn how different types of soil affect the plant growth.
We would like to invite you out to the Industrial Arts house to see some of the exciting projects that are being accomplished. We would also like to invite you to become a part of making this program a success. We need your support; it can come in the form of donating equipment, tools, or money. Thank you for considering what you can do to be a part of this new venture.

Lady Angels Gearing Up

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:13:01 +0000

BY: Alex Taimanglo
GAA’s girls’ volleyball team is going Varsity! This year’s team consists of captain Amber Mckeever, co-captain Tanya Flores, Seniors Darveena Martinez and Jenny Bae, Juniors Carmela Tyquengco, Hannah Choi, and Crystal Larrew, Sophomores Caressa Kasperbauer, Liana Quenga and Davine Santos, and Freshman Annie Bae. Their first game will be held at the Academy of Our Lady of Guam gymnasium on Friday, August 27, at 5:00 pm. Come out and support your Angels!

Upcoming Games:

GAA vs Southern @ Agat Gym on Saturday, August 28, 5:30 pm.
GAA vs Notre Dame @ Notre Dame on Tuesday, August 31, 5:30 pm.
GAA vs Guam High @ Guam High on Thursday, September 2, 5:30 pm.

Same Uniform, Same Rules

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:10:01 +0000

By: Rosetrina Elidok

Though the uniforms are fairly new, the rules have not changed. Keep in mind that uniforms must be tucked in before classes begin, and your ties must be worn properly. Just as a reminder, please check your collar to ensure that it is even all the way around. Your hair must be neatly groomed, and your shoes must be closed-toed, including dress-shoes.Girls must wear the full uniform on all school days, which includes the ties, and your skirts must be no more than two inches off the ground when kneeling. The boys must wear their ties on Fridays and special occasions that require it. Now get ready for the biggest issue yet: our undershirts! It is underlined in the GAA handbook on page 18, that “Only plain white undershirts are allowed under a school uniform.” All students are expected to wear uniforms daily unless otherwise specified because action will be taken if the rules are not complied with. For a clearer understanding of our school’s dress code, you can turn to page 16 and read the columns underneath the heading “Dress and Personal Appearance.”
R eporter Rosetrina Elidok provides a needed reminder to students: fo!ow the rules, and nobody gets …”carded.”

Send Mr. Silva an email

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Send Mrs. Pinto an email

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Send Mr. Norton an email

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Mrs. Kibbee

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1st and 2nd Grade

Please send the following items to school when classes begin in August. I have included a particular
brand with some supplies as cheaper brands just do not last. When it comes to certain supplies you
truly get what you pay for. Please purchase the supplies with the brand indicated, if possible. Most
items can be found at K-mart or Cost-u-less. These stores also tend to have better prices than the other
school supply stores. If you have any questions, please email me at mkibbee@gaasda.org or phone the
office at 789-1515.
- backpack
- 2 primary composition notebooks and 3 wide-ruled composition notebooks (1st grade)
5 wide-ruled (not college ruled) composition notebooks (2nd grade)
- water bottle (refillable, non-disposable) – must have a leak-proof seal
- 2 books of handwriting paper – any brand
- 1 large box of tissues
- 1 pair scissors (child size, blunt tip) – Westcott Kids Antimicrobial Scissors are a good brand to get
- 30-40 Papermate or Dixon pencils (regular) – no mechanical pencils please
- 2 high quality white erasers – Papermate or Staedtler are best
- 1 Elmer’s white glue (225 mL) – can be school glue or Glue-all, it doesn’t matter
- 4 Elmer’s or Scotch all-purpose glue sticks – no gel or purple glue please
- Crayola 24-pack wax crayons (regular)
- 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
- Crayola 12-pack colored pencils (regular)
- old sock (any size) – preferably a dark color

Reinforcing Upper School Academics

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:59:45 +0000

(Yona, Guam) Effective this coming school year, three different teachers will be making things happen in the Science Department. According to Principal Torres, Mrs. Larrew will offer Physical Science, Life Science, and Biology while Mr. Kibbee focuses on Chemistry, and yet another teacher instructs a Physics course. In upper school English, there will be a middle school Language Arts instructor as well as a high school English teacher. The new high school English teacher is seasoned and excited to begin the new school year. Mrs. Kim is preparing a comprehensive program for students on the college track. Meanwhile, teacher assistants (TA’s) will provide support in labs. GAA has also increased staff in the Math Department. A foundational math program for elementary, which was designed to strengthen skills and prepare students for upper school, as well as Pre-calculus and Calculus courses in high school, will be offered. Mrs. Torres says Industrial Arts will be tacked on to the list of electives. Additionally, the school also has an agricultural program that is in the works.

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