Book Fair Prize Winners

Kimberly Flores wins two mini grand prizes during the book fair.

Community member wins a new Nexus 7.

Grand Prize winner Chrisitne Mallari, IRA member, receives her 32" flat screen TV.

More Book Fair Performances

Liguan Cheer Squad fills the air with cheers of Christmas.

Stargazers show their dance abilities during the book fair.

St. Paul Christian School Bands performs a musical number.

JFK Cultural Group shows the local culture through dance and chant during this holiday season.

IRA Book Fair School Performances

JFK Vivace performs for the IRA community book fair.

Agana Heights Elementary School opens the fair with group performances.

PC Lujan Elementary choir group fills the air with Christmas songs at the book fair held at the Agana Shopping Center.

Santa (Mr. Andres of JFKHS) visits the book fair for a photo op and distributes candy canes to the kids.

Ordot/Chalan Pago Elementary kindergarten class performs a short number for the audience at the book fair.

IRA Board Members Hard at Work at the Annual Community Book Fair

Guam IRA donates to GMH

Guam IRA donates to the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH). Mrs. Perez from GMH receives the books.  Pictured L-R:  Jonathan Pilarca, IRA President and Perez.

Guam IRA donates to Ayuda Foundation

Guam IRA donates to Ayuda Foundation. Jane Rayphand (center) receives the books in honor of the Ayuda Foundation. 

Pictured L-R:  Jonathan Pilarca, IRA President; Rayphand; and Debbie Duenas, IRA President-Elect.

 

Guam Council IRA December 2012 Newsletter

Click here to view the Guam Council IRA December 2012 newsletter.

Source: http://iraguam.blogspot.com

IRA Board Members Present at the PIALA Conference

IRA Board members presented at the 22nd Annual Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives, and Museums Conference. Pictured L-R: Nel Pendon-Limtiaco and Jennifer Woodard.

IRA Webmaster, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and IRA member, Lois Taitano Gumataotao, presented at the 25th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference.

Pictued L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Lois Taitano Gumataotao during their presentation titled Digital Storytelling with Young English Language Learners.

Pictured L-R:  Lois Taitano Gumataotao and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera during their presentation titled  Creatively Differentiating Instruction for Pacific Island Students.

Language Arts Conference a Success!

The 25th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference held November 16 and 17, 2012 at UOG and Guam Marriott Resort was a huge success!  The literacy-filled presentations and inspirational keynote speech by CNN Hero of the Year, Efren Penaflorida, were memorable.  Enjoy the following snapshots!