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Show Parents active in local schools Parent-teacher groups donate time, money B-11 The Park Record Wed/Thurs/Fri, September 3-5, 2008 chases to a participating non-profit organization. Thomas said. For more information, please call the school at 645-5670. soaring Wings now onen School-by-school information: Parley's Park Elementary School McPoIin Elementary School Parley's Park will hold its first The McPolin PTO will hold its PTA meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9 at By LINDSAY MCCLURE first meeting Thursday. Sept. IS at 8:30 a.m. Meetings will be every Of the Record staff 8:15 a.m. Meetings will be every second Tuesday of Ihe month in PTA room 7. third Thursday of the month. McPolin Elementary will hold a Parleys Park will continue to Parents, are you tired of getting fail festival Oct. 3. According to hold before-school language classthe same, one-word answer to the age-old question, "What did you PTO president Lesil Simmons, one es this year. The classes are taught iearn at school today?" Curious of their most popular programs is by certified classes, but are comparents who want to get a peek into the "gel out and play" program pletely PTA funded. The classes the daily workings of local schools that gives students the chance to go are held twice a week in Spanish can do just that by joining a parent- downhill and cross country skiing, and German. Jennifer Billow. PTA skating, and learn other winter co-presideni, said thai they had 40 teacher group. sports. to 50 students participate last year Active groups are at work in each it is one of their biggest projof the area schools, although each McPolin is in need of a translator to and ects. For more information, please help translate notices they send has slightly different leadership call the school at 645-5620. out. To get involved, please contact iand goals. Some schools have Parent Teacher Organizations the school at 645-5630. •(PTO), other groups call themMasterpieces of Art selves the Parent Teacher Trailside Elementary School ;Association (PTA). and some schools include students with Trailside will hold its first PTA All Park City School District Parent Teacher Student meeting Wednesday. Sept. 10 at S: (PCSD) elementary schools are ; Organizations (PTSO). The Park involved in the Masterpieces of Art jCity High School (PCHS) also has Trailside is looking forward to project. Masterpieces of Art is a ;ah active Booster Club to support the fun families fall festival, Oct. 3. completely parent-run program : Miner athletics. that leaches one art class each month in every eleKelly Thomas, classroom in the Treasure Mountain Even if you only have a few min- mentary Park City School District International School (TMIS) PTSO co-chair utes, there are so many things you can (PCSD).'Kimber Parry, a volunteer for the Parley's said that kids love to see volunteer for that don't take a lot of Park PTO art program, their parents at school. said that if it weren't for Parley's Park PTO co-time." the Masterpieces of Art president Jennifer Billow program, there would be reminded parents that - Jennifer Billow no formal art education at they don't have to be the chairman of a committee Parley's Park PTO co-president local elementary schools. to get involved, "even if ^ ^ ^ ™ Parry explained that the you only have a few minart education is left up to utes, there are so many things you which will be a chance for Trailside the individual teachers, and some can volunteer for that don't take a families to gel together after school teachers are more artistic than othlot of time." for some food and fun. said Lynetlc ers and more likely to incorporate art into dailv lessons. Parents were given the option lo Penman. Also. Trailside is looking for pay membership dues to the parent-teacher organization at their volunteers in all of their health proEcker Hill International Middle child's school during registration, •grams including the ski program. Contact Penman at 640-6202 for School explained Tori Adams, co-president of the Ecker Hill more information or to volunteer. International Middle School EHIMS will hold its first PTO (EHIMS) PTO. Parents who still Jeremy Ranch Elementary School meeting Thursday, Sept. 4,at 8:45 wish to join can register at any a.m. Meetings will be every first time. Jeremy Ranch will hold its first Thursday of the month in room l Also, parents can get involved PTO meeting on Sept. 16 at J a.m. 106. Amy Cutt. volunteer coordinaThe EHIMS PTO has launched by donating a portion of the money they spend on groceries to the PTO tor for the Jeremy Ranch PTO, a new website this year, Adams of their choice, explained Thomas. said that they are working on explained. Parents can use the webIf interested, talk to the customer increasing use of technology in the site to sign up to volunteer as well service desk at Alberlsons or classrooms. They have done so. as check for bulletins to stay Smiths where you can sign-up for a Cult explained, by putting an audio informed, Adams said. According to value card that automatically enhancement system into every donates a percentage of your pur- classroom in the school. Please see PTO, B-12 PHOTO COURTESY OF KRISTAL BOWMAN-CARTER Pictured left to right are administrator Bruce King, executive director Duna Strachan, teachers Kim Norman, Ellen Blike, campus director Lina Singleton, and teachers Sara Swenson, Leah Linebarger, and Lisa Snyder. Soaring Wings Montessori recently opened a new campus at 2740 Rasmussen Rd. in Jeremy Ranch. Adult education classes in session • Continued from B-10 Conversational Spanish I begins Interior Design, and Animal Sept. 16. Classes will be held Communication. University of Utah Lifelong Tuesdays from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. at More information is available at Learning 1255 Park Ave. Conversational www.liferong.utah.ediT." *" Spanish II begins Oct. 28 at the The University of Utah (U of same location. Kimball Art Center U) offers a wide variety of classes Conversational Italian I will this fall through its Lifelong emphasize basic conversational The Kimball Art Center will Learning program. The U of U has skills focusing on topics such as offer art classes for al! ages and changed the format of its classes, travel, art. and culture. Beginning abilities in a variety of mediums with a majority of them now being Sept. itS. the classes will run from 9 this fall. Classes are divided by age: offered during the day instead of in' to 11 a.m. even' Thursday through tots (ages 3-5), kids (6-12), leens the evenings. Virginia Gowski, the end of October. The fee for all (13-17). adults (18 and older), and marketing director of the language classes in the U of U intergenerational. Classes are Continuing Education program at Lifelong Learning program is $135 offered in pottery, clay, mixed the University of LHah. explained for five sessions. Participants can media, sculpture, drawing, paint* that these classes are a great oppor- expect two hours of homework ing, photography, silver smithing; tunity for retired, non-working or each week. and others. part-lime Summit County resiIf you have a musician inside The Kimball Art Center offers dents. that you've been waiting to let out. both day and evening classes. Fees In today's world, understanding Beginning Guitar classes are availforeign languages is becoming able, no experience necessary. vary, and many classes require an increasingly valuable. These classes will be held additional materials fee. Classes Conversational Spanish and Italian Wednesdays from Oct. 1 to Nov. begin as early as Sept. 2. More information is available at classes are being offered this fall. 12. Classes'cost $109 for the scries. www.kimball-arr.org/ctasses.htm. Spanish language classes focus on Other U of U lifelong learning communication for travel, every- classes held in Park City this fall The Kimball Art Center is located day situations, and communication include Zen Meditation. Investing at 638 Park. Ave. with Spanish-speaking employees. for Women. Fundamentals of DEER VALLEY CONDOMINIUM !>'-.- Offered at $399,000 B302 Courchevei is J bedroom, i 1/2 bath condominium is currently the lowest priced in all of Deer Valley. 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