School Liason's Office Information
Norma Melo, Youth Education Support Services DirectorChild Youth & School Services,Rm 203, Waller Hall, Bldg. 2140, Liggett AvePhone: (253)967-7195 DSN: 357-7195Fax: (253)966-3151Hours: M-F 9:30-11:30 1300-1530 Email lewiscysslo@conus.army.milClick here to request a Sponsor for your youth.
Inside the Teen Brain: Behavior can be baffling when young minds are taking shape (US News and World Report Article)This is a great article to help parents to understand the brain transition from the child to adolescent brain.
US Dept of State: (Good Overview of TCKs with links to other resources and info)http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/c21995.htm
Group to meets the needs of third-culture kids (TCKs)http://www.interactionintl.org/home.aspFocuses on military third culture kids (TCKs)http://www.tckworld.com
Tutoring and Additional Supports:Khan Academy Free Learning Resource: www.khanacademy.orgMilitary Families Access to Free, Online Tutoring: www.tutor.com/military SOAR (Student Online Achievement Resources) is a program for military families and the school districts that serve them. It aims to address the unique challenges facing military children in our nation’s public schools, while benefiting the overall student population.http://www.soarathome.com/
Additional Resources for Military Schools, families, and Students Military Impacted Schools Associationhttp://www.militaryimpactedschoolsassociation.org
JBLM Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) http://www.jblmmwr.com