{"id":22529,"date":"2023-08-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=22529"},"modified":"2023-08-11T06:42:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T06:42:01","slug":"back-to-school-in-the-benelux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=22529","title":{"rendered":"Back to school in the Benelux"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"editor-image single\">\n<figure class=\"photo cur-photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/08\/10\/ab930f24\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>              <\/a><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                Elementary students and their Families visit teachers\u2019 classrooms during the U.S. Elementary Open House event at AFNorth International School, Aug. 25, 2022 in Brunssum, Netherlands. With the start of a new school year just around the corner, preparation has begun to welcome back students and orient newcomers. (Photo by Sandra Wilson, USAG Benelux Public Affairs)<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2023\/08\/10\/ab930f24\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>CHIEVRES AIR BASE, Belgium \u2013 For most U.S. children in the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux community, the first day of a new school year is just around the corner.<\/p>\n<p>Preparing for that first day can seem daunting, especially as a newcomer to the area, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. There are plenty of resources for registering your child, coordinating bus transportation, gathering school supplies and more. Front offices and School Liaison Officers at each installation are also available to answer questions and provide help as needed.<\/p>\n<p>To aid in a smooth start for parents and children alike, we\u2019ve gathered information for U.S. schools at each USAG Benelux installation. Please note that the information listed below is evolving and may not be fully comprehensive. For additional details, please contact your installation\u2019s SLO or the front office at each school.<\/p>\n<h2>AFNORTH International School<\/h2>\n<h5>Starting Dates<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Aug. 21 &#8211; U.S. Elementary School<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 21 &#8211; U.S. Middle\/High School<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 28 &#8211; U.S. Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>School Orientation\/Events<\/h5>\n<p><strong>U.S. Middle\/High School<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aug. 16 &#8211; New Student Orientation at 10 a.m. at the AFNORTH International School Cafeteria<\/li>\n<li>A guided tour will be offered following the information session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>U.S. Elementary School<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aug. 16 &#8211; New Student Orientation at 11 a.m. at the AFNORTH International School Cafeteria<\/li>\n<li>An opportunity to meet teachers will be provided during the Elementary School Open House<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Aug. 16 &#8211; Child and Youth Center Ice Cream Social and Program Overview from 1 to 5 p.m. at JFC Brunssum Bldg. H-602<\/p>\n<p>Aug. 18 &#8211; Back to School Bash from 5 to 7 p.m. at the AFNORTH International School<\/p>\n<h5>Bus\/Transportation<\/h5>\n<p>Bus Coordinator<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Office: +31 (0) 45-527-8228<\/li>\n<li>Mobile: +31 (0) 6-224-334-08<\/li>\n<li>Email: buscoordinator@afnorth-is.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/afnorth-is.com\/transportation-buses\/\" target=\"_blank\">Guidelines and Registration<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>School Lunch<\/h5>\n<p>Hot lunch provided with a variety of international dishes with vegetarian options. <a href=\"https:\/\/afnorth-is.com\/catering-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about lunch guidelines and registration procedures<\/a><\/p>\n<p>U.S. Elementary School \u2013 3.75 Euro per meal<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes eat in their classrooms<\/li>\n<li>1st through 5th grades eat in the school cafeteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>U.S. Middle\/High School \u2013 4.25 Euro per meal<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All grades eat in the school cafeteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>School Specific Supply Lists<\/h5>\n<h5>School Information<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/afnorthes.dodea.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">AFNORTH U.S. Elementary School Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/afnorthmhs.dodea.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">AFNORTH U.S. Middle\/High School Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>School Liaison Officers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Netherlands<\/li>\n<li>Phone: +31 (0) 45-526-3259\/3033<\/li>\n<li>Email: thomas.w.eaton.naf@army.mil<\/li>\n<li>Germany<\/li>\n<li>Phone: +49 (0) 2451-9151-4015<\/li>\n<li>Email: bethany.restor@us.af.mil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Brussels American School<\/h2>\n<h5>Starting Dates<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Aug. 21 &#8211; 1st through 12th Grade<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 28 &#8211; Kindergarten<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>School Orientation\/Events<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Aug. 17 &#8211; New Parent\/Student Orientation from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Brussels American School Multi-purpose Room<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 18 &#8211; Back to School Welcome Event from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brussels American School Multi-purpose Room<\/li>\n<li>For new and returning students<\/li>\n<li>Sept. 7 &#8211; Brussels American School Open House from 3:30 to 6 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Bus\/Transportation<\/h5>\n<p>Bus Coordinator<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Office: +32 (0) 27 17 95 48\/99 10\/ 99 14<\/li>\n<li>Email: Brussels.SBO@dodea.edu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/brusselsehs.dodea.edu\/school-student-transportation\" target=\"_blank\">Guidelines and Registration<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>School Meals<\/h5>\n<p>Breakfast and lunch meals available. <a href=\"https:\/\/brusselsehs.dodea.edu\/school-meals-program\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about meal guidelines, reduced-price meal program eligibility, and registration procedures<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Breakfast:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced-price: $.30<\/li>\n<li>Full-price: $2.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lunch:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced-price: $.40<\/li>\n<li>Full-price (Elementary School) &#8211; $3.50<\/li>\n<li>Full-price (Middle\/High School) &#8211; $3.75<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>School Specific Supply List<\/h5>\n<h5>School Information<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/brusselsehs.dodea.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Brussels American School Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>School Liaison Officer<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone: +32 (0) 22 80 95 37 (Brussels office)<\/li>\n<li>Phone: +32 (0) 65 75 79 81 (SHAPE office)<\/li>\n<li>Email: john.w.orme.naf@army.mil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>D\u00fclmen Tower Barracks School Information<\/h2>\n<p>For Families in the D\u00fclmen area, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dodea.edu\/non-dod-schools\" target=\"_blank\">contact the Non-DoD Schools Program<\/a> in Germany<\/p>\n<h2>SHAPE International School<\/h2>\n<h5>Starting Dates<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Aug. 16 &#8211; American Elementary School<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 16 &#8211; American Middle School<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 16 &#8211; American High School<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 23 &#8211; American Kindergarten and PSCD (special needs pre-school)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>School Orientation\/Events<\/h5>\n<p>SHAPE American Elementary School<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aug. 10 &#8211; New Parent Orientation (1st through 5th Grade) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the school cafeteria<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 14 &#8211; New Parent Orientation (1st through 5th Grade) from 11 a.m. to noon in the school cafeteria<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 15 &#8211; \u201cSneak-A-Peek&#8221; (all students) from 3 to 4 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Find classrooms, meet the teachers and drop off school supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SHAPE American Middle School<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parent-Teacher-Student Organization School Store Open<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Aug 16 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Aug. 17 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SHAPE American High School<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aug. 15 &#8211; Student-led Tours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Drop-in anytime at the front of the school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Aug. 15 &#8211; SHAPE American Schools Back to School Expo (all grades) from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the SHAPE American Elementary School<\/p>\n<h5>Bus\/Transportation<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Upon your arrival, check with the bus office before selecting a home to ensure it receives bus services. Call the bus office and give them the address to verify the community is on the list.<\/p>\n<p>Bus Registration<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone: +32 (0) 65 44 40 13<\/li>\n<li>Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Bldg. 717, Room 120 (located between SHAPE Elementary School and the British Section using the side entrance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Registration requirements (Active Duty sponsor):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration Form (available online or at the bus registration office)<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor\u2019s SHAPE ID<\/li>\n<li>Student\u2019s passport or birth certificate<\/li>\n<li>Address for pick-up\/drop-off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Registration requirements (Civilian sponsor):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration Form (available online or at the bus registration office)<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor\u2019s SHAPE ID<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor\u2019s Certificate of Assignment<\/li>\n<li>Student\u2019s passport or birth certificate<\/li>\n<li>Address for pick-up\/drop-off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shapehs.dodea.edu\/school-student-transportation\" target=\"_blank\">General Bus Guidance<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shape2day.com\/community\/education\/shape-intl-school\/school-bus\" target=\"_blank\">SHAPE Specific Bus Information<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>School Lunch<\/h5>\n<p>Breakfast and lunch meals available. <a href=\"https:\/\/shapees.dodea.edu\/school-meals-program\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about meal guidelines, reduced-price meal program eligibility, and registration procedures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Breakfast:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced-price: $.30<\/li>\n<li>Full-price: $2.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lunch:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced-price: $.40<\/li>\n<li>Full-price (Elementary School) &#8211; $3.50<\/li>\n<li>Full-price (Middle\/High School) &#8211; $3.75<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>School Specific Supply Lists<\/h5>\n<h5>School Information<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shapees.dodea.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">SHAPE American Elementary School Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shapems.dodea.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">SHAPE American Middle School Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shapehs.dodea.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">SHAPE American High School Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>School Liaison Officer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone: +32 (0) 22 80 95 37 (Brussels office)<\/li>\n<li>Phone: +32 (0) 65 75 79 81 (SHAPE office)<\/li>\n<li>Email: john.w.orme.naf@army.mil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elementary students and their Families visit teachers\u2019 classrooms during the U.S. Elementary Open House event at AFNorth International School, Aug. 25, 2022 in Brunssum, Netherlands. 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