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Show trrmwii imiSimiid il i Pace 10- - April 17.2QQ1 Uintah Basin Standard To Begin in 2002 - 03 School Year New block schedule at Union will give students more options With this new system, we will have more time for field trips, hands on activities, and tAher activities that wiUdiversifyourteachingtechniques. By Therenu Morrill Union High Principal Brent Fieldsted was given the thumbs up by the Duchesne County School Board meeting to begin planning fora new block class schedule that will go into school year effect for the 2002-200at Union High. The new class schedule will consist of nn A block and a B block, with each blockmeetingeveiy otherschonl day. There will be four classes in each block, so students will be enrolled in a total of eight classes. Each of these eight classes will be 83 minutes long, which will meet tlie state school board mandated requirement for number of hours spent in each class. Wliat this means is that even though students wili attend only four y classes daily, they will have to take one more elective per semester than they do now. Currently they can only take seven clusses. Over a four year period, from 2002 to theop-portunit- , 2006, the number of credits required for graduation from Union will also increase from 24 to 28. According to Fields ted, there will be a lot of advantages to this block schedule. By changing classes only four times a day as opposed to the seven class changes which are currently being made, 18 minutes will be shaved o(T of the length of the school day. Teachers will also be able to use class time more effectively because they will bo calling roll and giving initial instructions four times daily instead of seven. In certain classes where there is a lot of setting up and clean up involved, such as art classes and labs, these longer classes will mean that students have more time to use constructively. "With this new system, we will have more time for field trips, hands on activities, andother activities that will diversify our teaching techniques, said Fieldsted. Fieldsted admits that tliere are also some disadvantages to this new block schedule. Because each teacher will get an 83 minute preparation period each day, classes will be a little larger from what they are currently. Another concern is students who may have trouble concentrating for longer class periods. However, teachers at Union will begin school troiningduringthe 2001-200- 2 year to help them adjust their teaching styles to the new format and to help them learn how to variate the teaching blocks bo as to capture and retain the students attention. We will send teachers out to look at some of these other schools who are on the AB block system, explained Fieldsted "They will bringback ideas about what works and what doesnt Before presentinghis ideas work. for the block system, Fieldsted surveyed teachers at Union and talked to teachers at other schools who use the system. He reports that almost all oflhese teachers have favorable impressions for the AB block sched-- . ulti, and is optimistic that it will be a positive change for Union High. STEALERS-The- se y grade students at Myton Elementary made box; floats depicting their favorite scene from Charlottes Web. Pictured are back row left to right: Trenton Zufelt, Dillon Tabbee, and Leigh Ann Heckathom. Front row left to right: Tammra Evans and LeChelle Moore. SCENE will Open house ... , . inform public 3D0Ut wolves People can learn more about wolves, and provide input about how cabinetry students are wizards with wood UBATC Theres fine sawdust on the floor and the smell of wood putty in the air at the Uintah Basin Applied Technology Centercarpcntiyshopaseight Union High students finish projects they will be showing at technology fairs across the state Competition is fierce because the top winr ner is endowed with a full tuition scholarship to the University hosting the fkir. The cabinelrystudents: Brandon Whiting. Trevor Arnold, Brandon Uresk, Ben Justice, Branden Arnold, Buck Heaton. Tyler Roberts and Tyler Lisonbec, have designed and constructed beautiful solid oak entertainment centers, china hutches and complete bedroom sets over the last few months. The sophisticated pieces astound everyone whose remembrance of woodshopcourses involved track tie racks and paper towel holders. Precision power tools are knowhow of cabinetry instructor Aaron Reary provide the assistance, but the creativity in design and ambition come from the students- - many who spend time after school hours to work on their projects. Competition isjust a couple weeks away and with adead-lin- e looming, the cabinetry students are putting the finishing touches on their projects. First, they will travel and to Cedar City- - by semi-truc- k trailer- - and attend the Southern Utah University (SUU) Technology Fair. While the Uintnh Basin ATC one-yea- provides the 18 wheels, money to fund the trip is being raised by the students who have created two solid oak raised panel dressers to sell for travelingexpenscs. The dressers, costing $600 each may be seen in UBATCs main mall area. Over the post six years furniture projects erated by UBATC'scabinetry students have taken top honors, "usually winning three out of this five awards offers, Reary said, adding that after students attend the second fair, at Brigham Young Uni versity in early May, the UBATC will host an open house May 16 and 16 in the new conference center in the main mall area from 8 a.m.-- 8 p.m. where students will have their projects on public display. "Many people in the community look forward to this event, so mark your calendars! Whether or not you know a student who has a project to display, this open house is a great time for anyone who appreciates fine wood craftsmans hip, "said Paul Hacking, UBATC Student Services director. Those who attend the open house will be astonished at the craftsman-shipan- d variety of cabinetry prqjecto-whi- ch qualify as such only when the piece includes drawers and doors-Rca- ry said, adding, "Those who do not attend the open house wi II really have no idea of what they're MYTON SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS-T-he Myton Elementary School science fair was held on April 3. Pictured left to right are: Anthony Anderson, lplace; Gentry Wedig, 2 place; rose Ontineros, 31 place; and Jessica Ortega, 4 place. 6-- US Fish and Wildlife Service to host Con Amore Fishing Day If the strange winter and spring weather has left you itching to go fishing, then we pave good newifor you! On e-May 16, the UJ3. Fish and will be hosting Con WildlifAmore Fishing Day at Lower Stillwater Pond at Rock Creek. Approximately 90 students from Con Amore School will be participatingin d this day. Con Amore School, part of the Duchesne County School District is located 10 miles west of Roosevelt in Myton, UT. This school provides a learning environment for students with a wide range ofdisabilities. This mission of the school is to develop a senseof dignity, and independence for each of the Con Amore students. This fishingday has become a tradition for the students to have some s. fun in the great Each student is assigned a "buddy for the day . Students and buddies then have the opportunity to participate in ma&y of the planned activities, eat lunch and then eijoy a day of fishing, bird watching, or just take in the fresh air and scenery. Manyfederal, state and local agencies, schools, and businesses have fun-fille- self-wort- h, UBATC CABINETRY STUDENTS-UBAT- C cabinetry students Brandon Uresk, of Pleasant Valley, polishes the entertainment center he crated in class this year. The entertainment center features recessed lighting, tambour doors and measures 7 feet tall. It will be displayed in upcoming technology fairs, then on May 5 and 6 at the Cabinetry and Trades Open House hosted by the UBATC for public display and eventually end up in the Uresk family home. 1 Shape to manage them should they arrive in Utah, by attending one of a number of open houses hosted by the Division of Wildlife Resources. WhTle no wild wolves are known to exist in Utah at the present time, they are as close to Utah as southwestern Wyoming. Under current rules, any wolves enteringUtah would receive full protection under the Engagement Species Act. Open house date and location for Vernal is as follows: p.m., Vernal City April 17, Offices, 447 E. Main St., Vernal Marion Wilkins ofPayson spent the weekend with his mother and sister. Joyce Keysaw spent ten days in California helpingher grandchildren celebrate their birthdays. Henry met her in Salt Lake and drove her home. Florence Smith spent four days in Grand Junction, CO, visiting with friends. Max Riding is improving every day, he has been ill for some time. Ovirta Hayes Curfews granddaughter, Sherie Burns of Vernal, passed away on March 8. Jennie and Ovirta drove to Vernal toattend her ftineral on Wednesday, April 4. Her ftineral had to be delayed in order for all ofher family to(arrive. Bettie Hamblin is back home, having been away forsixweeks. She took two trips to Las Vegas on business and then spent time with her daughter Romanza and family in Salt Lake. The April DUP meeting will be held at our building at 1 p.m. on April 16. Please come and join with us. Alton and Sue Wilde went to Pleasant Grove on March 24 to help Sues parents Maijorie and Lester Austill celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Febru- ary 1 in Salt Lake and are the parents of eight children, 23 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. The April birthdays at our senior! will beheld at the center on April 19. Please come so we can at least sing happy birthday to you. Tami Mullins took Venla Gee to Salt Lake to her eye doctor on Thursday. When they got to Salt Lake Tami found out that her father was in the hospital. Jane Farnsworth ofBridge land had her other knee operated on last week. Lon brought her home on Saturday. Her mother Della Liddell is staying with she and Lon again. Veva Tollefson is now in Stewarts Caro Center in Roosevelt. She is having rehab on her left hip which she broke in a fall. 1 Up out-door- made it possible for the Con Amore Students to eqjoyaday in the sunand retch a fish or two. The following sponsors have contributed in previ- ous years to the success ofCon Amore Fishing Day: BLMJJSFS.JBFWS.. UDWR. BOR, NRCS, Dinosaurland RC&D, Utah Department of Workforce Services, Duchesne County, Duchesne, County Searchand Rescue, Duchesne High School, Union High School, Moon Lake Electric, First Security Bank, Ziona Bank, AmeriKan Inc., Davis Jubilee, US West, UBTA, Kohls, Coca Cola, Subway, Nielsen's, Wendys, Stewarts, Fred Arko, Wilkerson's, McDonalds, Uintah Machine, Killians. Donations ranging from money, equipment, supplies, food and time have been contributed in past years. With this generous support from the local communities, students have pentpast day events fishing, eating and having fun. Ifyou or your business would like to participate in the Con Amore Fishing Day or make a contribution for the day, please call Jennifer De Leon at Ouray National Wildlife Refuge at ext 221 ky May 1. VS Now At Stooseuelt ness Center 2 MOUTHS FULL USE OF FITNESS CENTER Package Free Weights & Machines r Treadmill & Bikes ; j.' ; t Only $79 SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS Neola Elementary Science Fair winners are pictured left to right: Kimbery Bingham, and Karli Murray: Back row left to right: Alexis Dresson, Emiy Houston, and Kianna Rasku. The fair was held for 4th and 5th grade students on April 3. These five students took their projects to the District Fair at Duchesne. . Aerobics & Kickboxing Classes Body Composition Analysis Workout Program Setup NEW YOGA Class included $3 Mention this ad and get a FREE Sport Bottle with yout membership! Call 722-271- 5 Or Come in 133 S. 200 E Offer Good Through 43001 ,Q - . W biSTRICT SCIENCE FAIR Several Myton Elementary School students participated in the District Science Fair. Pictured left to right are: l op row: Amanda Steiner; Jason Gillman, Gentry Wedig. and Jessica Ortega. Bottom row: Georgina Colorow; Brooke Perank, Rosa Ontiveros, and Anthony Anderson. Brook Perank received 1 place in the Behavioral Science category. Rosa Ontiveros received ! place in the Life Science Category. Anthony Anderson received Solace place in the Ph sical Science Category. |