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Upcoming Sakura Season Enjoy the upcoming Sakura Season around at 20 locations. Courtesy of Sagamihara City, the navigation map will assist of the locations where Sakura will be blooming. Visit http://sagamihara-sakura.com for more locations.

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Central region of the city

“Sagamihara SAKURA Festival” is held every early April. Many people visit it and enjoy the season.“Festival is made by us” is the key word, and then everyone shares joy of spring through all kinds of events at SAKURA BOULEVARD. (illustration: old cherry trees at SAKURA BOULEVARD ) SAKURA

Donator’s List SAGAMIHARA About the SAKURA-SAKU Project SAGAMIHARA SAKURA MAP ■株式会社旭屋 / ODAKYU Resorts Co., Ltd / GION Co., Ltd. / Coca-Cola Central Japan Co,Ltd VS in Sagamihara City Sagamihara Branch. / Sagami Chemical Metal Co., Ltd. / Sagamigas Corporation / 相模トライアム 株式会社/Sagamihara Incubation Center Ltd. / 株式会社サンライズ/Seiwa Service Co. Ltd / The objective of this project is“spreading SAKURA” as City Sales Strategy in Sagamihara. SOTETSU AGENCY, INC. / Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd Sagamihara Branch. / Tokai Athletic Co. It started with 4 public groups (SAGAMIHARA TOURISM ASSOCIATION, Sagamihara / Kirin Brewery Company, Limited / 株式会社成川電興/NOMURA BUILDING MANAGEMENT Industrial Promotion Foundation, Sagamiharashi machimidori, The Sagamachi CO.,LTD. / 橋本駅北口第一再開発ビル株式会社 / Patine Leisure Inc. / 株式会社フクシ・エンタープライズ Consortium) in July 11th, 2013. We would like everyone living in Sagamihara to enjoy / 株式会社ヘルスケア / Mizuno Corporation Branch / Meiji Sports Plaza, Ltd. / YACHIYO the spring season with SAKURA. We hope this project becomes a good memory for BANK, Ltd in Sagamihara 15 stores / The Bank of , Ltd. Sagamihara station Branch ■ JA-sagamiharashi / JA-Tsukuigun■The Sagamihara Chamber of Commerce and Industry / 相模原 everyone. It is our goal to create the beautiful city with SAKURA. 酒販協同組合 / 一般社団法人相模原市建設業協会 / 国際ソロプチミスト相模 / 相模原親菊会 / 相模原地域連 As our project, we published“Sagamihara SAKURA Map-English version” this year. There 合 / 田倉製紐工場 / Nishimonkai.■ASAMIZO TOURISM ASSOCIATION / ARAISO TOURISM are 20 locations of SAKURA are introduced. It is a great navigation item. Please take a ASSOCIATION / OSHIMA TOURISM ASSOCIATION / SAGAMIKO TOURISM ASSOCIATION / look and enjoy visiting the spots. Also, we posted more SAKURA locations in the city on SAKURA SHIROYAMA TOURISM ASSOCIATION / SUIGOUTANA TOURISM ASSOCIATION / TSUKUI publisher：Council for SAKURA-SAKU Project, Sagamihara City our website, please visit it. TOURISM ASSOCIATION / HUJINO TOURISM ASSOCIATION ■社会福祉法人相模原市社会福祉協議会 / 1st edition, Mar.,2017 illustration：Chuichi Kato We do our best to share the great information of beautiful SAKURA. Thank you for 社会福祉法人相模原市社会福祉事業団 / 公益社団法人相模原市シルバー人材センター / 公益財団法人相模原 designer：TRIAND Inc. supporting us, and enjoy the season. 市勤労者福祉サービスセンター / 公益財団法人相模原市健康福祉財団 / Sagamihara Sports Association / SAGAMIHARA cooperation：Sagamihara City SAGAMIHARA SAKURA MAP Sagamihara Culture Foundation. (listed in no particular order) URL http//sagamihara-sakura.com

Fujino area Tsukui area Oshima area Asamizo area

Mt.Shoto is located the most Northern part of the city. There are about 600 SAKURA trees planted SOMEI YOSHINO on Mt.Inou, was planted early Taisho-era, and SHIDARE SAKURA in Ungo-ji is This area is the great location of SAKURA. The Kami-Oshima Camping area and side In Asamizo area, there are great nature, historical places, parks, and five rivers. The visitors are on Mt.Shoto. The best time of flowers is end of April. Many hikers will visit to see SAKURA. Also, also famous. There are SOMEI YOSHINO, SATO SAKURA and YAMA SAKURA around Lake Tsukui are good spots for enjoying the nature. There are various activities for example great sight from a able to enjoy walking around the sightseeing spots by enjoying OKAME SAKURA, SOMEI there are SHIDARE SAKURA, GYOIKO and many other kinds. ( illustration: Shonenji-temple ) and SAKURA Festival is held. ( illustration:Mt.Inou) platform, visiting Historical Residence(KOMINKA-EN) and so on. ( illustration: SEIRYU-NO-SATO ) YOSHINO, and many other SAKURA. (illustration: the vacant lot of the Fishing-park )

Sagamiko area Shiroyama area Suigo-Tana area Araiso area

KAWAZU SAKURA was planted at the riverside and entrance of Park, which became SAKURA Festival is held at Lake Tsukui. The visitors enjoy the views of SAKURA on surface of the The reason of naming“Suigo-Tana area” is the area gets plenty of water from Sagami River. The area About 100 of SOMEI YOSHINO bloom at sidewalk of JR Sagami-Line about 800m long. The “Key Element of Lake Sagami.” Also, it was named as AZU SAKURA. It commonly blooms earlier lake. Many people visit from early morning and spend their day. There are two bridges (new and has beautiful nature and tasty crops. SAKURA is blooming at side of the river, which creates gorgeous longest SHIBA SAKURA sidewalk is located by Sagami River, which is about 1400m long. This are than SOMEI YOSHINO. It has bright color. ( illustration: AZU SAKURA ) old) called as Ogura-Bashi, which are popular for sightseeing. ( illustration: Lake Tsukui ) view. It gives joy and happiness of spring to all visitors. ( illustration: Suigo-Tana embankment) is a good sightseeing spot to enjoy a day. ( illustration: along the JR Sagami-Line )

1 1 横山公園 Yokoyama park 14 Yokoyama Park is a good sport area that providing a baseball ground, tennis court and a swimming pool. SAGAMIHARA SOMEI YOSHINO trees are lining at side of Prefectural road TACHIKAWA SEN. Also, there is YOKOYAMA Park related historical story of“TERUTE-HIME.”

Hachioji JCT Access: On foot-from JR Kamimizo Station 7 minutes. Address: 5-11-50, Yokoyama, Chuo-ku Sagamihara-shi SAKURA MAP variety：Yoshino Cherry Yokoyama park Tel：042-758-0886 Sagami Lengthwise number：many variety：Yoshino Cherry, Yama Cherry Cross Road tree age：about 50 Chuo Expressway number：600 Kanuma park Sagamiko ICSagamiko Sta. 鹿沼公園 15 20 JR Yokohama Line JR Chuo Fujino Sta. Many people enjoy SOMEI YOSHINO in Kanuma Mt.Shoto Lake Shiroyama 生藤山 Main Line Park. There are a baseball ground & a tennis court 10 It is located in the most Northern part of the city. Once, SAKURA in this area did not bloom, in west area, walking area & a pond in central 3 4 Aihara Sta. Keio-Sagami Line but recently YAMA SAKURA was planted and also creates beautiful view in spring. Many Lake Sagami area, and a traffic playground & activity facilities hikers visited during the season. 2 413 in east area. The people in all ages enjoy visiting. 412 Tamasakai Sta. 6 Hashimoto Sta. Access: bus stop "Kamazawa-Iriguchi" gets off -- on foot 130 minutes. 8 Access: On foot-from JR Huchinobe Station 3 minutes. Address: Sanogawa, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi Address: 2-15-1, Kanumadai, Chuo-ku Sagamihara-shi variety:Yoshino Cherry HUJINO TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-687-5581 Kamuma park Tel：042-755-9781 Lake Tsukui number：180 Midori-ku Sagamihara Sta. 7 Sagamihara IC Minami- 11 Hashimoto Sta. Yabe Sta. Shonen-ji temple 2 412 相模女子大学 Sagami Women’s University 16 正念寺 13 Fuchinobe Sta. Doshi Riv. SHIDARE SAKURA in Shonen-ji is about 270 years 9 Sagami Riv. 15 SAKURA on campus is very enjoyable. One of those 14 old, which was selected as one of“Top 100 trees 413 trees is about 100 years old and called as“HYAKUNEN in KANAGAWA .” In April, this old big tree blooms Kobuchi Sta. SAKURA.” Also, there is SHIDARE SAKURA located in Kamimizo Sta. beautiful flowers. Also, there are GYOIKO (light Chuo-ku French Style Garden, which was landscaped in early 5 16 Showa era. It keeps beautiful flowers today. green flowers) is famous. 129 Banda Sta. 12 Machida Sta. Access: bus stop "Mukaibara" gets off -- on foot 2 minutes. Variety: Yoshino Cherry, Shidare Cherry, Sato Cherry Access: On foot-from Odakyu Sagamio-ono Station 10 minutes. variety：Shidare Cherry、Gyoikou Address: 3967, Nagura, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi Minami-ku Tree age: about 100 Address: 2-1-1, Bunkyou, Minami-ku Sagamihara-shi HUJINO TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-687-5581 tree age: about 270 Lake Oku-Sagami 19 16 Number: many Sagami Women’s University Tel：042-742-1411 Lake Miyagase 18 Sagami-Ono Sta. Harataima Sta. Resort of the Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest 17 Odakyu- The vacant lot of the Fishing-park 3 Sagamihara Sta. Sagamiono Sta. 17 さがみ湖リゾート・プレジャーフォレスト フィッシングパーク跡 Sagamihara-Aikawa IC Shimomizo Sta. Tokyu- Hayato Riv. The Fishing Park was used to be a facility for growing The people enjoy the great view of SAKURA (about Denentoshi Line freshwater fishes. It was renewed as Water Park for 2000 trees). It is the largest spot of SAKURA in Kanto Chuo- Rinkan Sta. everyone. SAKURA is reflected on the water (upper, area. Also, it has a BBQ area, amusement park and Sobudai- middle, & lower ) creates the great view. other activities. It is able to enjoy all seasons. 20 Mae Sta. Sobudai- Odakyu- Access: On foot-from JR Harataima Station 15 minutes. Access: bus stop "Before the Pleasure Forest" get off. variety:Yoshino Cherry Shita Sta. Line Address: 3277, Shimomizo, Minami-ku Sagamihara-shi Address: 1634, Wakayanagi, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi tree age: 35 Odakyu- Variety: Yoshino Cherry, Oshima Cherry, Sato Cherry ASAMIZO TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-778-2504 Resort of the Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest Tel：042-685-1111 number: 2000 JR Sagami Line Line number：about 100

Sagamihara park & Sagamihara-Asamizo park 阿津 Azu area 4 8 11 18 上大島キャンプ場 Kamioshima campsite 相模原公園・相模原麻溝公園 The people living in Azu area planted KAWAZU Kamioshima Campsite as a municipal facility has great In the Sagamihara Park, about ten sorts of SAKURA SAKURA from Ito. Since then it has been called as atmosphere of Sagami River. It creates beautiful view of every season are planted through every years. In the “AZU SAKURA.” There are about 300 of SAKURA SAKURA in spring. The visitors use a BBQ facility, as well. Sagamihara-Asamizo park, the SOMEI YOSHINO etc. trees located. This AZU SAKURA keeps their (BBQ: reservation necessary) which were planted in every place inside a garden. flowers for a long period of time than others.

Access: bus stop "Sagamigawa-Shizen-no-mura" gets off -- on foot 5 minutes. Access: On foot-from JR Harataima Station 25 minutes. variety: Kawazu Cherry Access: bus stop "before the Sagamiko-Rinkan park" gets off -- on foot 2 minutes. Address: 3657, Oshima, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi Address: 1889 / 2317, Asamizo, Minami-ku Sagamihara-shi Tree age：12 Address: 1432, Wakayanagi, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi variety：Yoshino Cherry Variety: Yoshino Cherry, Oshima Cherry, Okame Cherry OSHIMA TUORISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-760-6066 Sagamihara park Tel：042-778-1653 / Sagamihara-Asamizo park Tel：042-777-3451 number：300 SAGAMIKO TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-684-2633 number：160 Number: about 200

Variety: Yoshino Cherry, Yama Cherry Sagami river embank-ment at Takada bridge Aone Midori-no Kyuka-Mura(Aone resort area) 5 number: about 300 12 Shitahara cherry blossom street 19 青根緑の休暇村 高田橋上流堤 下原やえざくら通り The area has the great nature. In spring, the 津久井湖城山公園 Tsukuiko-Shiroyama park Sagami River embankment at Takada Bridge is known as The roadside YAE SAKURA creates beautiful sight visitors enjoy SAKURA. There are a camping area one of the best spot. The large SOMEI YOSHIO trees were in Shitahara area. The street has gentle curve The path around the lake is good to feel the nature. It is a nice walking area for enjoying SAKURA. and sports facilities to use through all seasons. planted at bank road, and it shows full of beautiful flowers and everyone enjoys the nice view by walking or There are many people visit during Tsukui Sakura Festival in April. Also, the hot spring is located. in spring. This area is cooler in summer. driving through.

Access: bus stop "before the Tukui-Kankou center" gets off. Access: bus stop "Suigo-Tana" gets off -- on foot 7 minutes. Access: On foot-from JR Harataima Station 15 minutes. Access: bus stop "Oku-Sagamiko" gets off -- on foot 3 minutes. variety：Yoshino Cherry Variety: Sato Cherry Address: 162, Negoya, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi Address: Suigotana, Chuo-ku Sagamihara-shi Address: Shimomizo, Minami-ku Sagamihara-shi Variety: Yoshino Cherry Address: 807-2, Aone, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi tree age：50～60 tree age: 40 TUKUI TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-784-6473 SAGAMIHARA TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-771-3767 ASAMIZO TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-778-2504 Number: many Aone Midori-no Kyuka-Mura Tel：042-787-2215 number：many number: 80

Ozaki Gakudo Hall 6 9 13 20 尾崎咢堂記念館 稲生 Inou area Yukio Ozaki was a famous statesman who When Emperor Showa was a Prince, he traveled to established diet, sent SAKURA to Washington Europe. SAKURA trees in Inou Area were planted as a Potomac Park in Meiji era. After a while, memory of his traveling. In spring, the area is covered grown-up trees were sent back to Japan and are by SAKURA. called as “GAKUDO SAKURA.”

Access: bus stop "Shimo-Inou" gets off. Access: bus stop "Narai" gets off -- on foot 15 minutes. Variety: Yoshino Cherry Address: Nagatake, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi variety：Yoshino Cherry Address: 691, Matano, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi tree age: 80～90 TUKUI TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-784-6473 number：7 Ozaki Gakudo Hall Tel：042-784-0660 number: many

variety：Yoshino Cherry Variety: Yoshino Cherry tree age：about 60 Tree age: 37 7 本沢ダム Honzawa damsite 10 number：300 Number: 100 雲居寺 Ungo-ji temple Hozawa damsite was built as an upper reservoir of Cherry blossom boulevard in the city hall Along the JR Sagami line Ungo-Ji was built in -era, which is one of Shiroyama and Shiroyama Electric Power Plant. 市役所さくら通り JR相模線沿線 33 Buddhism areas in Tsukui.“SHIDARE SAKURA” The visitors enjoy the great view of SOMEI YOSHINO SAKURA trees were planted as Kanagawa Green Project and grow on a road side. SOMEI During the season, it is able to see SAKURA in many spots of JR Sagami line. The best one is there is about 250 years old and blooming every from the observation platform. Also, it is able to see the YOSHINO are lining about 1.6km from Yokoyama to West Gate Shopping area, mainly around between Soubudaishita station and Shimomizo station. It is beautiful view of combination of spring. It is a good location to enjoy the season. other kinds of beautiful flowers. City Hall. Many people visit enjoy beautiful sight. SAKURA and a train.“Araiso SAKURA Festival” is held every year. There are many visitors.

Access: bus stop "before the Nisseki-hospital" gets off -- on foot Variety: Shidare Cherry variety：Yoshino Cherry Access:bus stop "Ohto" gets off -- on foot 25 minutes. Access: ①bus stop "Shiyakusyo-mae" gets off.②On foot-from JR Sagamihara Station 15 minutes. Access: ①From a train window: Each JR Sagami line place. 30 minutes. Address: 2339, Negoya, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi tree age: 250 tree age：50 Address: Kawajiri, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi Address: 2, Chuo, Chuo-ku Sagamihara-shi ②On foot-from JR Soubudai-shita Station 5 minutes(Every place along the line). TUKUI TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-784-6473 number: 1 number：many SHIROYAMA TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-783-8065 SAGAMIHARA TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-771-3767 Address: Isobe, Minami-ku Sagamihara-shi ARAISO TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：046-251-0014 March 12, 2018 + Volume 3, No. 1 SERVING THE U.S. ARMY JAPAN COMMUNITY http://www.facebook.com/USAGJ Rising Sun Weekly Email Dispatch Message from the Defense Commissary It’s only natural to highlight the commissary’s nutrition Lent-Easter Events 2018 guide program (NGP) during March because it’s National Nutrition Month, and this year the spotlight is CATHOLIC SERVICES on the center of the store. MARCH 16, 23, and 31 -- Stations of the Cross, 6:00 p.m., Zama Chapel followed by Lenten Soup & Supper “With the focus on eating healthy and nutritious foods, MARCH 14 -- Catholic Community Penance Service, 6:00 p.m., Zama Chapel many may feel that items in the center of the store or MARCH 25 -- Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, 8:45 a.m., Zama Chapel those that have undergone some processing need to be avoided,” said Deborah Harris, registered dietitian and the Defense Commissary Easter Triduum: Agency’s health and wellness program manager. MARCH 28 -- (tentative), Projection of “The Passion of the Christ,” 6:00 p.m., SFHA Movie Theater “The fact is that there are many items in the center of the store that promote health and MARCH 29 -- Thursday of the Lord’s Supper, 6:00 p.m., Zama Chapel fuel the body for optimal performance.” Adoration of Blessed Sacrament, Slots available until midnight MARCH 30 -- Good Friday Liturgy: Calling them economical and having a longer shelf life than fresh produce and lean 7 Last Words of Christ, 12:00 p.m., Zama Chapel meats, Harris said food items found in the center of the store should be pantry staples Stations of the Cross, 4:00 p.m., Zama Chapel used in conjunction with fresh produce, lean meats and healthy fats to build a healthy The Lord’s Passion Narratives, 6:00 p.m., Zama Chapel eating pattern. MARCH 31 -- The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night, 10:00 p.m., Zama Chapel APRIL 1 -- Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, 9:00 p.m., Zama Chapel “Our nutrition guide program, which was designed in collaboration with dietitians throughout the Department of Defense, identifies high-performance, nutrient-dense PROTESTANT foods with a thumbs-up icon on the NGP shelf sign next to the food item,” Harris said. MARCH 25 -- Palm Sunday Service, 9:00 a.m., SHA Chapel “Shoppers can combine these items with our fresh produce and lean meats to build MARCH 25 -- Palm Sunday Service, 9:00 a.m., Community Recreation Center a high-nutrient-quality shopping basket, and then enjoy cooking and preparing more MARCH 25 -- Palm Sunday Service, 11:00 a.m., Zama Chapel meals at home.” MARCH 29 -- Tenebrae Service, 7:00 p.m., Zama Chapel MARCH 30 -- Good Friday Service, 1130, Zama Chapel There’s such a wide variety and volume of center-store food items, from boxed cereal APRIL 1 -- Community Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m., Camp Zama Golf Course to canned beans and everything in between, that the commissary’s nutrition guide APRIL 1 -- Easter Sunday Service, 9:00 a.m., SFHA Chapel program, which was launched by DeCA just a year ago, is viewed as a tool to make APRIL 1 -- Easter Sunday Service, 9:00 a.m., Community Recreation Center shopping easier. APRIL 1 -- Easter Sunday Service, 11:00 a.m., Zama Chapel

“The military community should have confidence in building their basket with us using the nutrition guide program because it’s scientifically credible,” Harris said. Tobacco Free Survey The U.S. Army Japan Kicks Butts Action Team respectfully requests that you complete The program’s color-coded shelf labels point out items with key nutrient attributes. this Tobacco Free Survey. The survey can be accessed at: https://kwiksurveys.com/s/ There’s dark blue for low sodium, brown for whole grain, purple for no sugar added, i50dpof6 light blue for low fat and golden yellow for good source of fiber. There’s also green for the lifestyle choice of USDA-certified organic. While many items have a combination If completing the survey using Windows 10, please use Mozilla Firefox. of qualifying attributes, the ones with the “thumbs up” icon are especially recognized as nutrient-dense, high-performance foods.

“This is all about the customer,” Harris said. “The NGP helps make shopping easier so our patrons can achieve their health and wellness goals.”

“We remain committed to offering our hard-working patrons low-cost equivalents to national brands that are equal to or lower in price compared to commercial grocery store brands,” Ferrell said. “Our patrons can be confident that our commissary store brands will provide the quality they expect and the savings they deserve.”

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March 12, 2018 + Volume 3, No. 1 SERVING THE U.S. ARMY JAPAN COMMUNITY http://www.facebook.com/USAGJ Rising Sun Weekly Email Dispatch March 12, 2018 + Volume 3, No. 1 SERVING THE U.S. ARMY JAPAN COMMUNITY http://www.facebook.com/USAGJ Rising Sun Weekly Email Dispatch Writing, Language Arts, or oral and written communication • An NACI investigation is required for this position. How to Apply Call DSN 263-5068 or COMM 011-81-46-407-5068 for information on how to apply for this position and to get a copy of the full announcement. Please click on the link below to view a federal government poster that explains your Equal Employment Opportunity Rights. http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm

Arnn’s Poetry Coffee House Join Arnn Elementary for its annual Poetry Coffee House event March 22. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 6 p.m.

USARJ/USAGJ Website Update The U.S. Army Garrison Japan and U.S. Army Japan websites are still down; however, community members can go to the link to below to get the newcomer information:https://zama.armymwr.com/newcomers-information Please be patient with us as we diligently come up with a solution to get an active website up and running for the community. UMPIRES/OFFICIALS WANTED United Services for New to town? Japan Officials’ Or, maybe Association is always looking for looking for experienced officials. However, opportunities to those without make some extra experience, but have the desire, are also Education Center Job Opportunity money? welcome. We are willing to teach. BSEP Instructor Camp Zama Salary: $18.00 For more information about upcoming opportunities, Part Time: Variable Hours Weekly E-mail Submissionplease call 080 Guidelines-3737-2112 or 080-4330-5044. Submissions to the weekly newsletter should be sent to: [email protected]. If Duties you or your organization(s) have something you would like the U.S. Army in Japan • Follow clearly detailed and specific procedures IAW site Standard Operating Community to know about, please send the item/event/notification/update to the Procedure (SOP) or similar written directive. aforementioned email address. • Utilize Government-provided program of instruction IAW current Army policy and program guidance. Be concise, but include as many relevant details as possible (WHO the item will • Teach Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP) academic basic skills remediation, affect or is intended for, WHAT it is about, WHEN it will be taking place, WHERE test preparation, prerequisite study for service schools and college classes, and military it will be taking place). Please keep in mind, USAG Japan PAO will edit all material professional development training via face to face and/or virtual methods (e.g., live received. Items may be pared down to delete any nonessential information before video/live chat, etc.) IAW SOP, AR 621-5, and/or current directives. they are included in the weekly email, but not so much that they are incomplete. It • Develop student Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to plan and deliver instruction is recommended not to submit an item until you are certain all pertinent details are based on individual needs. verified and are not likely to change. Please include any photos/flyers/pdfs/powerpoint • Measure student outcomes, maintain student records, and course documentation slides that can be used to visually add to the information sent. IAW with SOPs and written directives provided by the Government, providing this information to the ESO/ESS as required. The deadline for submissions is FRIDAY at NOON. The weekly email comes out every MONDAY. In the event of a holiday weekend, the deadline will move back Qualifications a day to NOON on Thursdays. In the event that a Monday is a holiday, the weekly • The minimum education and experience required to perform these services/tasks newsletter will be sent out on Tuesday. include a bachelor’s degree in any area of study and a Teaching Certificate from any state or a master’s degree in any area of study • Degrees must be from a college or university that is accredited by a national or regional accredited agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. • End-user instructional experience in Distance Learning (DL) or formal training in DL for the sites involved in DL and the ability to assist students with DL curriculum and with DL technical equipment is required along with a demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs. • Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience consisting of at least one (1) year experience in individualized or classroom instruction, including prescriptive remediation of skills in the areas of Math, Reading, English Grammar, Science, March 12, 2018 + Volume 3, No. 1 SERVING THE U.S. ARMY JAPAN COMMUNITY http://www.facebook.com/USAGJ Rising Sun Weekly DFAC Menu The Phillip A. Connelly Award-winning Camp Zama Dining Facility is located at Bldg. 333, across from Rambler Field.

Hours of Operation and Prices: Daily Breakfast Menu: - Eggs to Order Breakfast: 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. / $3.45 - Grilled Bacon / Grilled Turkey Sausage Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. / $5.60 - Grilled Sausage Patties / Creamed Beef Dinner: 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. / $4.85 - Biscuits / French Toast / Pancakes Brunch: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. / $6.25 - Oatmeal / Grits Supper: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. / $7.65 - Steamed Rice / Hashed Brown Potatoes - Muffins / Assorted Bread * Daily entrée includes: Salad bar, - Assorted Cereals / Cottage Cheese Desserts, Fruits and Beverages - Breakfast Pastries

* Menu subject to change

Monday’s Menu Tuesday’s Menu Wednesday’s Menu Thursday’s Menu Lunch: Lunch: Lunch: Lunch: Tortilla Chicken Soup Mulligatawny Soup Chicken Gumbo Soup / New England Chicken Egg Drop Soup / Corn Chowder Cream of Mushroom Soup Cream of Broccoli Soup Clam Chowder Teriyaki Chicken / Beef & Broccoli Beef Tacos / Beef Fajitas Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chinese Sweet Sour Pork Chicken Enchiladas / Baked Chicken Herbed Baked Chicken Chicken Oven Brown Potatoes Refried Beans with Cheese Spaghetti with Meat Sauce / Marinara BBQ Beef Short Ribs / Southern Fried Chicken Fried Rice Garlic Roasted Potatoes / Spanish Rice Paprika Buttered Potatoes / Rio Medley Catfish Seasoned Cauliflower Mexican Mixed Vegetables Rice Baked Macaroni & Cheese / Corn Bread Seasoned Oriental Seasoned Brussels Sprouts Seasoned Italian Blend / Seasoned Corn Black Eyed Peas / Glazed Sweet Garlic Toasted Bread Potatoes Okra & Tomato Gumbo / Steamed Rice Southern Style Greens Southern Fried Okra

Dinner: Dinner: Dinner: Dinner: Tortilla Chicken / Cream of Mushroom Minestrone / Cream of Broccoli Soups Chicken Gumbo Soup / New England Chicken Egg Drop Soup / Corn Chowder Soups, Cajun Baked Fish Kalua Pig Cabbage Clam Chowder, Chili Macaroni Hot Spicy Chicken Braised Pork Chops Turkey Curry Turkey A La King Asian Beef Stir Fry Rissole Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Franconia Potatoes Steamed Rice Steamed Rice Steamed Rice Steamed Rice Club Spinach Seasoned Summer Squash Peas & Carrots Herbed Broccoli Seasoned Scandinavian Seasoned California Mixed Vegetables Seasoned Wax Beans Green Beans with Corn

Friday’s Menu Saturday’s Menu Sunday’s Menu Lunch: Brunch: Brunch: French Onion Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Omelets / Boiled Egg / Pancakes / Grits Omelets / Boiled Egg / French Toast / Soup / Biscuits Grits / Biscuits Swiss Steak with Mushroom Gravy Hashed Brown Potatoes / Grilled Bacon / Hashed Brown Potatoes / Grilled Bacon / Herbed Baked Fish Creamed Beef Creamed Beef Roast Turkey / Savory Bread Dressing Cream of Potato Soup / Minestrone Soup Beef Barley Soup / Cream of Tomato Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Hamburger Yakisoba / Tempura Fried Soup Seasoned Cauliflower Fish Grilled Sirloin Steak / Mexican Pork Vegetable Sir Fry Cajun Baked Chicken Chops Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Baked Salmon with Tomato & Basil Buttered Corn / Seasoned Green Beans Mashed Potatoes / Brown Rice with Black Beans, Seasoned Succotash Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions Dinner: Supper: Supper: French Onion Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Cream of Potato Soup / Minestrone Soup Beef Barley Soup / Cream of Tomato Soup Ginger Pot Roast Soup Chicken and Peas Au Gratin Casserole Baked Stuffed Salmon Pork Chops with Cranberry Sauce Barbecued Corned Beef Oven Glo Potatoes Beef & Corn Pie, Mashed Potatoes Parsley Buttered Potatoes Steamed Rice Steamed Rice Lyonnaise Rice, Seasoned Asparagus Glazed Carrots Sautéed Cabbage Seasoned Mixed Vegetables Seasoned Antigua Cauliflower Au Gratin

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