February Events

February 10 ~ ALS Graduation
February 12 ~ Valentine’s Dinner – 6 – 8pm,
February 12 ~ Valentine’s Dessert & Dance – 8pm – 11pm
February 18 ~ Julie Sutton – Lunchtime Concert – 12pm – 1pm, Deb’s Cafe.
February 18 ~ February Family Night – 5pm – 9pm
February 19 ~ Princess Ball – 6pm – 9pm
February 19 & 20 ~ Tulsa Hard Rock Couples Casino Trip

McUS (McConnell's Integrated Delivery System) focus events for February
The Jared Estes Story (DUI)WHEN:  18 Feb, 0730 and 1500
WHERE:  Base Theater
POC:  MSgt Chris Phillips, 759-3442

Teen Dating Violence 101 ~ An evening for parents and teens
National research indicates:
- Three out of four teens are personally affected by dating violence. 
- 81% of parents do not believe dating violence is an issue for their children.  
- The age group at highest risk for dating violence is 14-26 years old.
WHEN:  24 Feb, 1800-2000
WHERE:  Youth Center
Dinner:  Pizza Provided
FOR:  Parents and Teens
POC:  Alisa Norlin, 759-4325

Heart LinkThis class covers just about everything about being a military spouse.  Whether you have been a Military Spouse for 1 year or 21 years there is something new to learn.
February 9
Childcare is available!!
Lunch will be provided.
To register call Family Readiness (759-6020)
Topics include:
The Air Force Family/Healthy Families
Spouse Preparedness Toolkit
Rank Structure & Military Language Acronyms
Protocol/Health Care/Finance/Benefits/Legal Issues/Shopping/Child Care
Can’t make this one, mark your calendar for a future classes
May 4th
August 3rd
November 2nd

Did you know…we now have a School Liaison Officer (SLO) here at McConnell?
What’s a School Liaison Officer?
The School Liaison serves as the link between local schools, military installations, and parents.  Contact the SLO for information about local schools, schools at your next assignment, homeschooling, graduation requirements, post-secondary preparation and more.  Call 759-6020 to speak to the School Liaison or to schedule an appointment.
What’s New?Check out the School Liaison website http://www.refuelmcconnell.com/school-liaison-officer.  There is a list of scholarships for military students that will be updated as new information is received.

Space Camp
The Military Child Education Coalition is now accepting applications for the Space Camp Scholarship.    The program is open to students in grades 6 through 9.  Applications are due on March 10.  Visit the School Liaison site or www.militarychild.org for more information or stop by the Airman & Family Readiness Center to pick up a hard copy of the application.
Angela Edwards
School Liaison Officer
Airman & Family Readiness Center
Phone: 316-759-3182
Cell: 316-249-0785angela.edwards-02@mcconnell.af.mil
http://www.refuelmcconnell.com/school-liaison-officer


Wichita Events-Women’s Fair Feb. 18- 20
Down Town Wichita--Expo Hall Century II
Over 300 exhibitors, 45 stage presentations and demonstrations, Cooking, Fashion & Hair Shows, Workshops, entertainment, Personality Appearances and Shopping Galore encompass the essence of the Women's Fair.http://www.womensfair.com/