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Show Volume V, Issue IV THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 7 December 1, 2001 Two Extraordinary Students, Two Extraordinary Staff Members Valley staff members Diane Campbell and Donna Jorgenson are two aides who work with two unique children in our school. Diane works with a child with a disability who uses a wheelchair, by assisting him in and out of the classroom at school. She represents a person who loves children, and gives it her all in helping this child to progress in the mainstream classroom environment. She also works well with this child’s first grade teacher Mrs. Vaatuitui. She works under the direction of Claire Dickson, Valleys primary grade resource teacher. Diane is always happy, and loves working with this child. This child’s classmates call him “awesome.” Donna works with a child who is legally blind. She helps this student with a variety of activities on a one-onone basis. The two are amazing to watch as they work on individual projects. This child loves being involved with his peers in Mrs. Hadley’s third grade class. Donna loves her job, and it shows. She puts in many hours participating with this child. They play games, work on fine and gross motor skills, and on additional learning activities. His peers at school enjoy taking part in helping him around the school. We are proud to have both of these extraordinary women and students at Valley Elementary School. Valley resource aids Diane Campbell and Donna Jorgenson. Lowell Marriott Harrop Michael Sansone “Christmas Wishes” Come True For Children With Disabilities By China Barnes Sixth Grade Student Reporter Valley Elementary and its sixth grade students are sponsoring a fundraiser for children with disabilities who are truly in need of “Christmas Wishes.” The Eccles Community Art Center is putting together its annual Christmas Tree Jubilee, which will open November 21, 2001. This year a silent auction will be held, featuring handmade crafts from “Christmas Wishes” created by Valley Elementary sixth graders. Since September, these Valley students and many volunteers have been making crafts including a tree skirt, a Santa, and dried apple elves for this exciting event. These busy folks have also made two gorgeous wishing wells. “Christmas Wishes” is still in need of a water fountain to complete this wonderful project. If you can help, please contact our school. One hundred percent of the money will go to children with disabilities in the Ogden and Weber School Districts to provide them with wheelchairs, walkers and other needed items. With everyone’s help, “Christmas Wishes” is sure to make dreams come true for our community’s children. Valley Elementary students from left to right: Wyatt Hadlock, Ben Jenkons, Lew Woolsey, Aaron Froerer and Trever Coccimiglio. |