Tell Me a Story
Col. Stephen Twitty, commander of the 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, will be reading the story Verdi during “Tell Me a Story” at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Main School Aged Services located in Bldg. 131. This event is for kids and parents to enjoy. To RSVP and more information, contact Carrie Stewart at 821-6801 or Ana Hernandez at 855-7013.
After school pick-up
The Fort Bliss Middle School and Teen Center program offers to pick up children who are involved in tutoring and extra-curricular activities from Ross and Basset middle schools at 5:30 p.m. If you have an interest in this service, you will need to sign your child up at the center.
Battle Cry
Battle Cry is held from 4 to 6 p.m. every Sunday at the Youth Center, Bldg. 195. The event is free to all children in grades six through 12 to enjoy live music, inspiring message, friends, food and games. For more information, call 568-2157 or visit www.BlissYouth.org.
Battle Cry Home School edition is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at the Youth Center, Bldg. 195. It’s open for all home school students on post. For information, call Rick Mendoza at 568-2157 or visit www.BlissYouth.org.
Battle Cry Girls-only Bible study is from 4 to 5 p.m. every Friday at the Youth Center, Bldg. 195. For information, call Rick Mendoza at 568-2157 or visit www.BlissYouth.org.
SKIES Unlimited classes
SKIES offers a variety of programs of interest to children and teens. Classes include dance, martial arts, fashion modeling, academic tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, automotive maintenance and more. Participants must register with Central Registration and payment is due at registration in order to ensure placement in the class. Registration opens from the 20th of the month prior to the 7th of the month you are enrolling for. Classes must have at least five participants to take place; if not, the class will be cancelled and refund money will be placed on the household account. For information, call 569-7732.
Middle school, teen program
This after-school program includes Youth Sponsorship, Tech Lab, Keystone, Torch, Sewing, Photography, Journalism, Career Launch, Teen Cuisine, and other character enhancing and fun clubs for youth enrolled in middle and high school and is free of charge. The program offers pick-up at 3 p.m. from Ross and Bassett middle schools with Bus 299, and at 3:45 p.m. from Chapin and Austin high schools with Bus 312. Children must be registered for after-school program. For information, call 569-5041.
Hockey, ice skating
The El Paso Rhinos hockey team is offering military discounts for Fort Bliss youths registered with Child and Youth Services. The Rhinos offer a variety of ice activities from learning to skate, figure skating and ice hockey leagues for different ages. Open skating is also available. CYS leagues will start soon. For information, call CYS Sports at 568-2908 or 568-2617. For more information on the Rhinos and the hockey program, call Coach Cory Herman at 479-7825.
Mickelesen Library
Mickelsen Community Library hosts “Read Me a Story” every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. for children ages 2 to 5 in the Children’s Room of the library. The library also hosts “Family Story Time” for children ages 2 to 6 at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Each session lasts 30 to 45 minutes, and parents or guardians must stay with their child throughout the duration. Each week features a new theme and includes some movement, singing and crafts. Mickelsen Community Library is located in the basement of E-wing, Hinman Hall, Bldg. 2. For information, call 568-6156.
Family discounts
Fee reductions for family members of deceased or severely disabled Soldiers who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and other mission-related contingencies are available. A copy of enrollment in the Army Disabled Soldier Support System should be provided to CER, Bldg. 1743. Eligibility for Army Child and Youth Services under this program terminates when Soldier is medically discharged from the Army.
Pre-K programs
Fort Bliss Child and Youth Services offer Pre-K programs at both the Main Child Development Center and the Logan CDC. The curriculum encompasses all of the Texas Education Agency Pre-K guidelines, as well as specific objectives and benchmarks given by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Families with 4-year-old children already enrolled in full-time CYS care can participate in this program without any additional cost.