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Show I The Magna TimesWest Valley Nevvj, June 2, 2002 5 School Seniors meet student pen pals By OLSON Editor Magna seniors recently had an opportunity to meet students from Pleasant Green Elementary School who they have been writing to for the the past year. Through a combined partnership, 26 Pleasant Green students were paired with Magna senior citizens to be pen pals throughout the year. The program gave students an opportunity to write to and find out about the lives of older Magna residents and gave seniors an opportunity to communicate with young people. "The interaction with the students given the seniors a chance to write to someone of a younger age and gets them thinking of things that would be of interest to someone who is not their age, said Glenda Gunn, activities director of the Magna Senior Center. "It's been a real successful program." The Pen Pals shared lunch and presents with each other at special luncheon 'X 4 fr'Vi Adr A&if " Please These i Pleasant Green students with their Senior pan pats. held at the Magna Senior Center on June 21. 'It's nice to get acquainted," said Ruth Frandsen who said she has been thrilled to receive cards and pictures from her pen pal Tyle Peck throughout the year. "We both like pets so we have written about that a lot," Peck said. Most of the seniors were impressed at how smart their student pen pals are and how much they accomplish at school. "He is a smart cookie," Nina Ward said of her student pen pal Trace Clark. "He's a real busy kid. I am glad that I got to meet him." , The seniors will receive new pen pals when the 3 school year begins. 2002-200- Local students on Deans list Several local students in the Magna, West Valley and Kearns area have been placed on the Deans list for Westminster College. "Inclusion on the Dean's list is a marie of substantial academic achievement and is a real cause for pride," said Dr. Stephen R. Baar, vice president fcr academic affairs at Westminster College. To earn a place on the Dean's list students must maintain a grade point aver turn the lights off when you leave the room. Turn off the computers when they are not in use." are some of the that were this year at West Lake Junior High. Taking note that the utility bills for the school were more than $2,500 a month and being conscientious about conserving energy, students, teachers, administration and custodians decided to see if they could make a difference. Mrs. Johnson's seventh graders went around the building inspecting the door and windows for leaks. Sometimes the front doors were left open. This allowed for heat to go outside during the winter and the air conditioning from the office area to escape outside during the warmer months. Ms. Ramos' class went around the building several times throughout the year and watched for procedures or habits that could be changed to reduce the use of energy, primarily electricity. Teachers were given instructions on how to use the auton matic for the com- age of 3.5 or better. Magna students who made the Dean's List include: Kimberly Cretsinger, Erin Reinkoester, Nicholas Scheurer and Trevor Grange. West Valley students who were named to the Dean's List include: Aaron Clark, Charyn Shelton, Trena Martin, LaRoy Page, Nicole Fritz, Bounmy Pathammaavong, Bryan Wooldridge, Joshua Craaner, Megan Hoeppner, Jamie Bailry, Eva Aters, Pamela Herrmann, Garritt Tucker, Sherly Coronado, Holly Carlson, Seng Tang, Cheri Wimmer, Pepper Hayes, Jodi Osborn, Robert Cummings, Chelsea Holley and Jennifer Boase. Kearns students who were placed on the Dean's List include: Alpheus Madsen, Aubry Andersen, Patrick McShane, Jacob Foley, Emily Sanders, Julie Rollings and Kathryn Merrell. shut-dow- puters. grade students solar cars during their science classes. Working in groups, the students had to also figure out how much energy would be need to be used in order to get the cars to work. A very impressive kit of energy efficient items to use in their homes to reduce energy consumption was given to the eight graders. The seventh graders studied the wise use of natural Ninth resources and the ways to keep their life style without destroying the environment. A tree planting project was started to help continue a project that was implemented four years ago. Assistant Superintendent McKell Withers and 1 had the opportunity this week to listen as seventh graders gave a report on their findings. They had graphed their findings and offered some recommendations for the district to imple- ment This program was the result of a partnership between Johnson Controls, Utah Power and the National Energy Foundation. Deep appreciation goes out to these dedicated companies and the employees whe generously gave of their fine and exi-rtiElemental y will WhittierVictoi la 1 hoinas as the new principal. She is replacing Jim MvCasland who is being transferred to another school. She has received numerous teaching aw aids Vistula is a tireless woiker for the children of the district s i we aie lucky to have her at W hutier but we will mess Mr McCasLnd. lie placed such an nisiiumental part in the build, ng of the new school Next gear's Reflection's Program is entitled. "Signs of Courage." Summer time is ideal to pie pare foi entries and it gives children something resourceful to do. 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