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Show OjREM TIMES Page 5 EE NEWS AND IDEAS FROM CLASSROOMS AND EDUCATORS Thursday, April 10, 2008 (mm Hillcrest celebrates Melissa Mayntz NORTH COUNTY STAFF Many people may not think that pizza can be related to math and art, but on March 27 at Hillcrest Elementary a tasty slice of pizza was the reward for learning about both during the school's Math and Arts Pizza Night event. Last year, Hillcrest hosted individual evening events to celebrate math and art separately, but this year both nights were combined to help ease the burden on busy families' fami-lies' schedules. "We know that parents have a lot going on in their lives and we thought it would be easier to have them both on one night," Pat Nielsen, the school's teacher on special assignment, said. "The kids wanted to come for the (math) games, and that brought a lot of people to the art because they were able to do both in the same evening." During the event, each teacher organized two or three math games in their classroom OHS National Honor Melissa Mayntz NORTH COUNTY STAFF Spring weather may be chilly, but a recent service project by the Qrem High National Na-tional Honor Society will make sure it is a bit warmer for at least a few children throughout through-out the world. Dozens of NHS members gathered after school on March 19 to tie felt blankets to be donated to the Deseret Industries In-dustries Humanitarian Center, creating more than 15 blankets to be sent around the world to help children and families in need. This is the second year the NHS has tied blankets as one of its three major service projects. proj-ects. The organization's president, presi-dent, senior Nate Peterson, said the project was selected because of the previous year's success and the ongoing need for warm blankets. "It's an easy project to do but it helps a lot," he said. That sense of service is an important part of the National Honor Society. Not only do students have to have outstanding out-standing academic records to be accepted into the organization orga-nization a 3.85 grade point average is the minimum but they must also have a rigorous Cheaper Than Rent! Limited Time Offer! No Money Down Loans Available. SELLER Pa5 for Buydown! 400 South 22S0 West Springville (801) 592-4430 w ww.brookline4 1 1 .com WM MSfOON l,900KJtCHf "Kt WDOWN 30 YEM HOB 2-1 MJYDOWN. NUT YEAH MYMfNT OMV GjsisilmnHi cze (jiBUBlliQnnnEnoGMiEii to demonstrate how students can practice math skills in a fun way. Many of the games are ones the students have been playing throughout the year that are easy for parents to use at home to reinforce math concepts. According to Nielsen, learning learn-ing these games can give parents easy tools to help their children review what they've learned in class. "We want parents to realize there are a lot of fun games that can reinforce what students stu-dents learn in math," she said. Students could visit different differ-ent classrooms to try out both new and familiar games, and after playing each game the supervising teacher would initial a participation card. Initials on that card were the students receipt to claim a slice of pizza, drink and a cookie in the cafeteria, provided by the Hillcrest PTA. When moving from classroom class-room to classroom or while enjoying en-joying refreshments, students and parents could view dozens V -- J Mil MELISSA MAYNTZNorth County Juniors Kelsie Birrel and Jaynann Matthews help tie blankets during the OHS National Honor Society's second service project on March 19. schedule of Advanced Placement Place-ment and honors classes as well as participate in various service projects throughout the school year. "Just the GPA isn't enough," Kerry Downs, the faculty advisor, advi-sor, said. There are more than 110 students in the National Honor Society at Qrem High, and students stu-dents must reapply each year call i G5E5IE3 o Vt JM ansa art, math of unique art projects. Teachers Teach-ers selected artwork to display in the hallways near each classroom, and independent art projects were displayed in the cafeteria. Unique projects included sculptures, sketches, water-color water-color paintings, photography, stitchery and three dimensional dimension-al artwork. Teen guest artists from the community were also showcased during the evening. Nielsen said that art and math are both important parts of the school curriculum. While the benefits of studying math are more obvious, she said art is just as crucial to students' learning because it brings out their individual creativity and enhances their academic development devel-opment because creative students stu-dents are more able to tackle problem solving and other advanced skills. Hillcrest Elementary has a dedicated music specialist to help students express themselves them-selves creatively with sound, and Nielsen said classes regularly regu-larly study specific artists and Society ties blankets to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to service and academic excellence. The NHS coordinates three major service projects each year. The first project is chosen cho-sen by the senior class members mem-bers of the organization, and this year they created more than 200 personal hygiene kits that were distributed to children and families in the Pheasant r i- n 1 MMwr?. 806 South 1840 West Orem 801-598-8183 DAVE 801-598-1510 DOUG www.BuildingDynamics.com SS , DENTAL A 1 1 VI V and pizza complete art projects related to other subjects and units of study. "The halls are always full of really fun art," she said. Nielsen said the biggest challenge chal-lenge of organizing the evening eve-ning was spreading the word to parents and families because so many schedules are filled with other activities. The event was announced on the school marquee and in the monthly newsletter, and the school used the district telephone reminder service to reach parents as well. Those efforts were successful, success-ful, and Nielsen estimated that nearly 400 people attended the event. Originally the refreshments refresh-ments were scheduled to be served from 5-6 p.m., but the crowds were larger than anticipated antic-ipated and pizza was still being served at 6:40 p.m. "It was very successful," Nielsen said. "It was just steady the entire time." When a night adds up to that much fun and participation, it truly is a work of art. Dominican Republic. Each kit contained basic personal items such as a toothbrush, soap, washcloth, comb and toothpaste. tooth-paste. Senior Elise Corbett was traveling to the Dominican Republic to participate in a humanitarian hu-manitarian aid project, and she personally distributed the kits. "I saw firsthand the effects of that service," she said. "It was an amazing experience. The people there desperately need these kits." The blanket tying project was chosen by the juniors in the organization, but students of all grade levels participated in the activity. The felt was purchased from members' dues, and while fabric is more expensive this year than it was last year, the blankets will be helpful not only by keeping the recipients warm, but also by providing a sense of personal comfort. "It's something they can call their very own," Corbett said. To make the blankets, students stu-dents cut the felt into blanket-sized blanket-sized pieces and cut a fringe trim around the edge. Each piece of fringe was hand-tied to ensure the blanket does not continue to tear, and several students worked on each blanket. blan-ket. Meadow - Dr.NickGronemanDMD 801-756-5136 186 South 1100 East Americas Fork, TJT 84003 X-Rsys, Esm, aid Cleaning or FEEE Teeth Whitening all schools Sch'oolVout there will be no school April 14-18. Monday is a snow makeup day, Tues- day is a teacher compensation day, and spring break is April 16-18. Classes will resume April 21. Orem High School ACT test The ACT test will be administered to registered reg-istered students Saturday at 8 a.m. Call 227-765 for more information. Two summer term sessions ses-sions are being offered by the Alpine School District for students to make up credits or get ahead in graduation requirements. Students may enroll in up to three classes per term. Information is available avail-able on the OHS Web site, http:oremhighschool.com. Canyon View Junior High School Eighth-grade dance The eighth-grade slide dance will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Friday. Fri-day. Call 227-3748 for details. Cascade Elementary School Class parties Spring class parties will be held Friday. Parents are welcome to volunteer volun-teer in their child's classroom to assist. Foothill Elementary School Puppet show There will be a puppet show assembly Friday. Call the Main Office for details. Hillcrest j i-L Uv Ui. LETTCRSTOTHE EDITOR ONLINE BenefitControls COM PAN 1 E S WE DELIVER STRATEGIC BENEFIT RESULTS! Large and Small Employer Groups (fully-insured and self-insured plans) Individual Plans & Family Bans Medical Prescription Dental Vision Life Disability (LTDSTD) HSAHRAFSA Cancer Medicare 14 i w 'S ft) i t Elementary School Dare to Care There will be a "Dare to Care" assem- bly Friday at 10 a.m. for all students. Call 227-87 17 for details. Scera Park Elementary School Walk-a-thon canceled The PTA walk-a-thon fundraiser has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. A fall fundraiser is being planned. Krispy Kreme discounts Enjoy a spring treat with Krispy Kreme discount cards to help raise money for PTA programs. Contact Glenda Tolman for details. Sharon Elementary Fourth-grade sings Fourth-grade Fourth-grade students will present their annual social studies singing program today from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and again from 7-8 p.m. Call 227-8733 for details. Dress for weather Spring weather can be unpredictable and parents are urged to dress their children appropriately for outdoor recess activities. Check the school's Lost and Found for missing items including in-cluding hats, gloves and coats. Noah Webster Academy Sixth-grade play Sixth-grade Sixth-grade students will present "Peter Pan" today at 1 p.m. Breakfast party Fourth grade students will have a breakfast party Friday at 9 a.m. Call 426-6624 for details. 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