Dela Cruz has been accepted to the People to People Leadership Summit at the Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, June 28-July 4.
All students accepted into the program must meet rigorous academic and leadership requirements.
Dela Cruz was nominated and accepted for the honor based on outstanding scholastic merit, civic involvement and leadership potential.
The People to People Leadership Summits bring together outstanding student leaders from around the globe to focus on leadership, team building, community service, college admissions, and professional aspirations.
Students work on an action plan to make a difference in their communities, develop skills to help them lead tomorrow’s world, and build their college resumes, while earning academic or service-learning credit.
Participants also gain insights to guide their educational and professional careers, and benefit from a strong focus on college admissions.
Through workshops, presentations, excursions and discussions, student leaders attain a clear advantage as they pursue and fine-tune their selected fields of interest.
Students will have the opportunity to meet with admissions officers and gain valuable advice for navigating the college application process.
Summer reading program
(JKPL) — The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library will conduct a summer reading program for children 6 to 12 years old.
This year’s theme is “Summer Reading Fun.”
Free basic computer class is also available for children and adult. Registration is from June 9 to 13 at the library. A parent or guardian is required to register.
For the schedule of events, contact the library at 235-7316 or 235-7312.
Oleai PTSA meeting
(OES) — The PTSA of Oleai Elementary School will meet on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:15 p.m. in the cafeteria. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Cooking contest
(DEQ) — The Cook A Rainbow Challenge registration ends on Wednesday, June 10.
Registrations are available at www.deq.gov.mp or by calling NMC-CREES at 234-5498 ext. 1726/1703.
They must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on June 10, attention to Rose Castro or Patricia Coleman at the CREES offices located at Building F at the college.
Entries may also be submitted via fax at 234-0054.
For more information, contact Rose or Patricia at 234-5498 ext. 1726/1703
(OPA) — The Office of the Public Auditor will conduct an ethics presentation on Tinian on June 8 at Northern Marianas College and on Rota on June 15 to 16 at the mayor’s office.
The presentation will cover all aspects of the Government Ethics Act.
For more information, contact Wilma Atalig at 322-6481.
Marianas March Against Cancer
(MMAC) — The Marianas March Against Cancer team captains will hold their final close out meeting on Wednesday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Chamolinian Room of the Hyatt.
Each team received a electronic evaluation form via email.
Fill in the evaluation form, print and bring it to the meeting.
If the team captain or a team representative cannot attend, submit a electronic copy to Reina Camacho at [email protected] or to Tara White at [email protected].
Homework assistance program
(JKPL) — If you are a fifth to 12th grade student and would like some expert help and advice with your homework or study, you should take advantage of the homework assistance program offered by the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library and funded through an Institute of Museum and Library Services competitive grant.
Students can get help with their homework from knowledgeable staff to strengthen their skills in academic areas.
This program also helps young people to view homework as an opportunity to learn to work independently, complete projects on time and feel positive about their accomplishments.
The after-school tutors might work with teachers to find out what the children are learning during the day and what homework assignments they have in order to provide tutoring to reinforce what is taught during the school day.
For more information, call 235-7322 or 235-7329.
Red flag at 9 sites
(DEQ) — The Division of Environmental Quality has raised the red flag at nine sites on Saipan and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
Samples collected from CK district #2, CK district #4, Garapan Beach, Garapan Fishing Dock, Hafa Adai Hotel, American Memorial Park, Smiling Cove Marina, DPW Channel Bridge and Central Repair Shop on Saipan contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria — enterococci — that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards.
These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water.
However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns.
Rota beaches are assigned a green flag.
The public is encouraged to contact DEQ at 664-8500 with any questions concerning this matter.
