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• Message from the Business Director
• Want to know what is happening in your community?
• Notifications on Facebook
• Preventative maintenance
• There is still time for some summer fun! Great adventures in your “backyard”
• Back to school
• Talk to someone who gets it- Military OneSource
• Green Corner

Message from the Business Director

Dear Families:

It seems as though summer has just begun, when in fact it is almost over and school is beginning in just a few short weeks. As our children prepare to head back to the classroom, I would like to ask that all residents be on the alert for children on their way to and from school.

You and your family may currently be experiencing a deployment. If this is the case, please allow us the opportunity to thank you for residing with us during this critical time. Deployments are never easy, but knowing your family is with others who understand what you are going through is a huge advantage, as well as the services that the Airmen and Family Readiness Center provide to families of deployed service members. Our goal is to ensure you have the needed support through these trying times. Please contact our community office if there is anything we can do to ease the burden of the deployment.

As always, thank you and your family for your dedicated service!

Sharon K. Shores
Business Director

Want to know what is happening in your community?

Your community calendar can help you stay up-to-date on trash, recycling, lawn care, resident events and community activities.

You can even sync your community calendar with a personal Google calendar by clicking on the +Google button on the bottom right-hand corner of the calendar.

Upcoming events

• Freeze Pop Fridays – Freeze Pop Fridays continue through August. Catch your cool treat at the community office every Friday (Aug 7, 14, 21, and 28) at 2 and 4PM. 
• August 1 – Kayaking Trip with Outdoor Rec. Leaves ODR at 7:30am.
• August 3-7 – Youth Resiliency Camp from 11AM-1PM at the Youth Center. Call 919-722-0502 for more details and to register.
• August 14 – FREE Friday Night at the Movies at 6PM at the Base Theater presents Wreck it Ralph.
• August 21 – Independence Day Celebration and Back to School Bash at 5PM at the field across from the Fitness Center.
• August 28 – FREE Friday Night at the Movies at 6PM at the Base Theater presents Jupiter Ascending (rated PG-13).

Notifications on Facebook

We are on Facebook. If you would like to receive information about your community, view housing tips and so much more, be sure to turn on your notifications. It’s simple. Follow these 3 quick steps:

1. Like us on Facebook
2. Hover your mouse over the liked button located on the cover photo
3. Check get notifications

Supercharge your social experience with us and like the Corvias Military Living Facebook page. We will see you there!

Preventative Maintenance

We are continuing to complete our annual preventative home maintenance visits on each of the Seymour Johnson AFB homes. We will ensure that your fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, mechanical system and applications, etc. are in tip-top shape.  This work does require entry into your home, so we will be sure to inform you of your preventative maintenance visit in advance.  The next group of homes to be visited will be 207-235 Kirtland, 600-615 Lackland and 301-314 March during the week of August 17th.

There is still time for some summer fun! Great adventures in your “backyard”

One of the best things about military life is the opportunity to explore. Goldsboro Travel and Tourism has up to date information about events happening in your area. Visit

http://www.visitgoldsboronc.com/resources/visitors-guide/ to learn about the outdoor adventures that best fit your inner explorer. The Wayne County Development Alliance also highlights a variety of places to visit and things to do to help residents learn about the great opportunities that lie outside their door. Visit them at http://www.waynealliance.org/things-to-do.

Back to School

Where did the summer go? The first day of school is just around the corner. The beginning of the school year can be overwhelming.  With a little preparation, you and your family will be ready to begin the new academic year.  No one can be fully prepared for the year ahead, but these tips might make it a little easier:

Obtain school information

Most schools websites provide information about policies, teacher links, homework and grading, lunch menus and the year’s calendar. If not, use the old-fashioned method and call. School personnel report to work weeks before classes start, so be proactive.

Check-Ups and Immunizations

Review your child’s immunization record to ensure it is up-to-date. It’s also a great time to have your child’s physical, eye and dental exams completed before school starts. Remember, students will need a sports physical or signed release form to participate in sport activities.  Visit Tricare for more information.

School Supplies

The cost of clothes, shoes and supplies doesn’t have to bust your budget. Most school websites have supply lists posted. Before going shopping, take a complete assessment of what you have and what you really need. During the month of August, some states offer a “sales tax holiday,” which means that certain products will not be taxed during a set period of time. Get the most “bang” for your buck; check to see if your state participates in sales tax holidays.

Get back into a routine.

Two to three weeks before classes start, have your child go to bed earlier and get up earlier. Increase the time increments every few days and your child will be less resistant to the early morning wake-up calls for school. In addition, have your child lay out clothing the night before. It teaches organization and saves time.

Homework Help

Establishing a homework routine and providing a quiet, well-lit place to complete assignments is important for children. Tutor.com can help too, with tutoring sessions available to children in grades 1-12.

Safety and Bullying

Create a plan in case of an emergency. Practice a safety word or code with younger children. Talk to your child about bullying and how to stay safe at school.

For additional resources to help parents and children grades K-12 have a successful school year, and navigate the educational system, visit the Seymour Johnson School Liaison office at http://www.seymourjohnson.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=4321.   

Have a great school year!

Talk to someone who gets it- Military OneSource

Get a confidential peer-to-peer specialty consultation through Military OneSource from veterans and military spouses who truly hear and understand your unique challenges. Call 800-342-9647 today to speak with a peer consultant. Military OneSource offers a variety of confidential and FREE services to service members and their families address every phase of military life. Information includes, but is not limited to, deployment, reunion, relationships, grief, spouse employment and education, parenting and childhood services. It is a virtual extension to installation services.

Green Corner                                                                 

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