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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 14 Volume II, Issue XVII 1 September 2000 Student News Our Children Cannot Succeed As Students, Professionals, Parents or Professionals, Parents or Community Leaders Until They First Succeed As Human Beings Unlike many programs designed to address specific behavioral trends, Community of Caring acknowledges that many facets of a young person’s environment affect choice and behavior. Through a total community approach, this program creates a caring, respectful school environment that supports students as they develop positive values. The entire culture of the school becomes one of reinforcement and support. The school, family, parents and the community work together. As the integration of values-based decision-making becomes complete, students accept responsibility for themselves and their future. They grow toward adulthood with a clear sense of purpose, motivated by an understanding of community good, not self-centered individualism. Community of Caring is not confined to a traditional classroom, nor is it a curriculum. It is not just for the highest achievers or the lowest achiever, but benefits all students in a school. It is an interactive process of questions, thoughts, reactions and discoveries woven into an existing curriculum. Through discussion and exploration young people begin to understand the relationship between their values, their decisions and their actions. Teachers learn to incorporate values discussion into textbook materials, athletics and everyday school activities. The five values (and other related values) are articulated and demonstrated in relation to real-life, tough situations where students find themselves without guideposts for sound decision-making. In this way, students develop and understanding of the five values and how they affect life choices and behavior. Whether it is a science class, a hallway, or a playing field, the Community of Caring approach enables teachers to call attention to the values in daily experience of everyone in the school. Anyone can model caring. Every adult within the community can show a child or youth that he or she matters. Children learn how to act by watching adults. If we make a conscience effort to pay attention to our young people, compliment them when we see them doing positive things, and truly show we care about them as unique individuals, we can build a community where young people know they are valued. Community of Caring isn’t something we can teach unless we demonstrate it in our daily interactions with youth. It’s a doing concept, not a lecture process. Evaluations of this program support the “whole school, whole community” approach as more successful than topical programs designed as modules or grade-level material. We have four very distinct communities in our Valley. Snowcrest Junior High unites these four communities under one roof. Being a Community of Caring school can eventually serve as a way to tie our communities together for the common good of our children’s future. Asset building (the 40 developmental assets) goes right along with building a community that cares about its youth. The greatest need in a child’s life is YOU! Values and Freedoms Are Part of Our Nation’s Heritage The American Legion, Auxiliary, and Sons of The American Legion sponsored three cars in the demolition derby at the Weber County Fair. Through corporate and private sponsors almost $700 will be donated to the Salt Lake Veterans Hospital and the Homeless Veterans Fellowship in Ogden, said Steve Balek, Chairman of the Board of the American Legion Post 129. Although none of the drivers, Dave Schoellerman, Jeff Sunderland and Clay Poulter, came out on top, they all had a respectable showing. Other sponsors who donated materials or money for this effort include Peterson Builders Inc., Banks Backhoe, Bob MacRae, the Swanson Family Foundation in the name of Commissioner Glen Burton, Nessen Construction, Checker Auto Parts, National Batteries Direct, Cactus Creek, Rod’s Best Auto Care, Collision Craft, Rick Beyer Auto, Warner Law Firm, Car Quest and SPM Paint. Clay Poulter in the 138 car, takes a hit in the demolition derby at the Weber County Fair. Caring for one another Respect for one another Trust in one another Responsibility for one another Family * Creation * Joy Loyalty to each family member, and to ALL families. PHYSICIAN PROFILE RENEE R. WEST, MD FAMILY PRACTICE Mt. Ogden Family Medical Center 1890 South 1350 West (801) 627-1394 Renee R. West is a Family Practice Physician. Dr. West, prior to joining the University of Utah Health Network, served in the United States Airforce at Macdill Airforce base from 1995 to midyear 1999. Dr. West’s professional interests are preventive medicine, women’s health care, allergy, asthma, pediatrics and minor surgery. Dr. West received her Medical Degree from the Univeristy of Nebraska in 1992 and completed her Family Practice Residency at the University of Nebraska / USAF from 1992 to 1995. Dr. West belongs to the Amercian Association of Family Practitioners. In time away from work Dr. West enjoys reading, music, outdoor sports, computers and art. www.uuhn.med.utah.edu Ogden Valley Men Crash ‘Em For Charity Some of the members of the demolition crew gather before the derby. From left to right, Shawn Hiener, Kenny Nessen, Jeff Sunderland, Logan Sunderland, Dave Schoellerman, Mike Wagner and Jeff Schoellerman. Valley Hair Co. Back to School Special! All Kids Haircuts $8 $12 12 years & up (up to 12 yrs) Ask for Jenifer Duke 745-11979 |