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Show i IA r 1 2 The- - Magna TimesAVest Valiev News, Mav K 2003 School Educators honored for 25 years of service The Granite School District honored 106 educa- Jefferson Junior High; Paul Salin, Hunter High School; Shannon Schlappi. Hunter Elementary; Carole Sloan, Hillside Elementary, Laura Thompson, Orchard . Elementary; Helene Tyree, Hunter Junior High; David McCarty, Pioneer Elementary; Laura Pace, Valley Junior High; Penny Peterson, Silver Hills Elementary'; Joyce Platt, Jacklmg Elementary; David Reece, Monroe Elementary; Louise Rounds, West Lake Junior High; Randi Sager, tors last week for 25 years of service to students in the dis-trict ; The educators, who began teaching in 1978, received gold lapel pins and were treated to a reception and dinner at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, hosted by the Partners in Education Committee. Local educators honored include: Mary Grace Bowling, Principal, Valley Crest Elementary; Susan Brady, Principal, Central High School; Denise Bossa, Academy Park Elementary; Mary Grace Bowling, Principal, V'alley Crest Elementary; Steven Brown, Copper Hills Elementary; Carol) n Fredin. Orchard Elementary, Myrla Raw Giles, Farnsworth Elementary; Daniel Gillett, Cyprus High School, Steven Gregerson, Copper Hills Elementary, Jan Hamblen, West Lake Junior High; Jacqueline Hone, West Valley Elementary; Stacia Ireland. Granger High School; Jane Landon. Granger Elementary ; Lee Leafty, Brockbank Junior High; Dayna Madsen, Orchard Elementary; Paul West David Gourley Elementary; Karla Williamson, West Valley Elementary; Marlene Woolly, Hunter Elementary; Claudia Wright Whittier Elementary; Nick Young, Eisenhower Junior High. Nominations should be to cobteachetaol.com or maned to: Teacher of the Year, c o Mail Boxes Etc., Box 151. 946 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA 02492. Nominations must be sub- - mined before June 30. Submissions should also include nominators name, address and phone number, and the nominated teacher's full name, school name, school address and school phone number. Top 10 college tips If you're in high school and would like a little advice tions you are too scared to ask in a group. about planning for college 6. Keep your options open, and apply to more than one or two colleges, both public and private schools. 7. When you choose your college major or career, begin by asking what really interests you. Many teens overlook this. 8. Talk to people working in careers that reflect your interests and find out from them what the "real world is like. What do they like and dislike about their jobs? 9. Make sure you like the people you'll be going to school with, including students, alumni, parents, professors, officials, because they're the ones who are going to be influencing and shaping you' for the next four years. 10. Once in college, stay connected to the key elements and a career, 10 high school and college student writers for ACT provide the following top 10 tips: 1. Work hard the entire four years of high school so you w ill be more appealing to colleges and have a better chance at earning scholarships. 2. Pursue college regard- cf what your peers or even your parents say. Dont less let anyone talk you out of achieving your goals. 3. Treat your college entrance exam like a regular test, w ithout all the pressure of thinking it will determine your college future. Colleges also consider your GPA and other factors. 4. If your parents didn't go to college, check out early outreach and summer programs at nearby colleges to expose yourself to college life and career areas of interest e 5. When you make a of your identity, family, friends, interests, yet open yourself to new ideas, activities and social situations. col-Jeg- visit set up a counseling session with a student or graduate. You can ask ques- - i , nteJte Until o o o word is out and Brockbank Games Team has made the Granite School district look great again. They have had a remarkable season this year. They suffered their only loss this year while competing in the National Academic League title contest. They fell to the team from Wilbur Middle School of Wichita Kansas, but the students from Brockbank showed extreme talent and sportsmanship throughout the competition. We are all very proud of the team and appreciate the dedication they and their coaches and supporter have had to the games. . This year's district art show' w ill be held at Hunter High from April 28 to April 30. There is a ton of talent that w ill be on display. Stop by and view the exhibit. Show hours are p.m. on April 28 and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 29 and 30. are up Students end gearing of the year testing that is required by law. It is important that they have a well prepared breakfast and plenty of rest during this testing period. Getting to school on time is another important factor also. Parents can call the local school and find out w hen the tests are being given. At our last school board meeting, Tracy Rose was named acting principal of ' The Nominate your teacher Students and parents are encouraged to nominate their favorite educators for a national program recognizes teachers for their dedication and outstanding accomplishments. . To nominate a teacher for the 2003 Chadwick's of Boston National Teacher of the Year Award, pnnt or type 250 words or less detailing how the teacher has positively affected the community, the school, the class and or the students. Ten regional winners each receive a $300 Chadwick's of Boston gift certificate, and each winner's school will receive a $500 cash donation. Of the 10, one national winner will receive an additional $1,000 cash award. The winning teacher's school will also receive an additional $1,000 cash donation. Js 'A To read more from the student writers, visit the student section at www.actorg . 3-- 9 Rolling Meadows Elementary, effective July 1. She is currently the assistant principal at Philo T. Farnsworth and Stansbury. The next Granite School Board of Education meeting w'ill be held Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. If citizens w ish to address the board on a specific topic, they must register at the district office front desk or send an email to communicationgran-ite.- k 12.ut.us before noon of the day of the meeting. you have or know of a w ho w ill be attend- If ing kindergarten next year, please contact your school as individual testing of these students will be taking place in the schools very soon. This is a requirement by the state of Utah. Cyprus High school will hold a dance concert on p.m. on May 3, from 3. 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