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Show ..... Page 4 AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN Thursday, November 15, 2007 notes NEWS AND IDEAS Barratt Elem. contributes super service Karissa Neely fir, kin' .V'".tAff liarriilt Klenu-ntary held its first ever Super Service Saturday, Satur-day, and ended up with some suxrr surcess. The event, put on by the PTA, was in keeping with the ITA's theme for the year, "Building a Inter world." "We w anted to teach the kids, thai even though they're small, they can still help. It was an opx irt unity to show them what they can do," said PTA member Kim Garrett. I he event was set up around stations that supx)rtd a cause, and had an informational poster post-er explaining the needs of the charity and what they students could do. One was for The Road Home, a homeless shelter based in Salt hike City. The focus for that station was to gather blankets, blan-kets, towels, hats, gloves, men's and women's pants, pillows and sheets. Another station taught families how to tie scarves that the school will donate to The Road Home. Many tied scarves while watching Irish Dancing by the Rinceolri dom Spraoi group from Salt Iike City. Another station was collecting collect-ing bK)ks, videos and games for Primary Children's Hospital, Hos-pital, while another collected food for the Utah County Food Bank. One collected coats for kids, and another, sponsored by Mountain America Credit Union, made ID cards for the children at the event. One table was for paper AFHS teacher adjusts her Barbara Christiansen NORTH COUNTY STAFF She has seen a lot of change in 22 years of teaching, but change and adaptability is what her course work is about. Kristi Belliston has taught at American Fork High School her entire career. Despite that consistency, she has seen changes, both in the curriculum curricu-lum and in life. While she has taught traditional tradi-tional courses like sewing and cooking, the emphasis in those fields has changed. "We used to teach four simple food groups," she said. "Now we have a food pyramid. We think we have become more aware of what should be important." "The trends have changed, technology has changed," she said. "I teach a lot of nutrition now. It might be easier to say how things have not changed." Twenty-two years ago, many people chose to make their own clothes. "It was still economical then," she said. "Now it is Incoming In-coming a lost art." She teaches her students some of those arts, but how to adapt to a changing world around them. "It is teaching creativity, teaching kids to think, instead Q blog: www.lebaronlogic.com Congratulations to the 2007 Cavemen Football Team and Coaches -Region Champions and State Semi-Finalists- FROM CLASSROOMS AND EDUCATORS , hi I . MM I ' i The Bangerter family ties scarves together for the Barrat t Super Service Saturday, Nov. 10. From right, Seth, dad Paulo, Andrew, mom Jalayne and Steven. goods for the Center for Women Wom-en and Children in Crisis, in Provo, while the one next to it was for donated glasses for the Lion's Club. Children started the experience experi-ence with a small blue service passport that had questions for each station. Children were eager to fill out the passport, zipping from station to station, Kristi Belliston teaches students Acmrican Fork High School. of just being satisfied with what everybody else has.," she said. "That is my biggest enjoyment enjoy-ment about teaching school." Belliston was born and raised in southeastern Arizona and went to college in Arizona, then attended and graduated from BYU. She jokes about how she chose her major. "I was in college so long that my parents told me to make -"it Zjf eA ( ; J Ti -1-4 li-l: I". fwJ Mv ; 1 1 J ' I and reading the info posters to each other, and discovering the answers. They were just as eager to do the service projects, heaving heav-ing their family's donations onto tables, and tying scarves. Even early on in the morning, morn-ing, the school was getting quite a bit of donations the food goods were looking a bit courses as times change BARBARA CHRISTIANSEN, North County in the internship class at a choice," she said. "I enjoyed doing the things that are in this major. It seems stereotypical, but I am probably not. I love to sew. I do a lot of quilts. They are not my passion, but I do a lot of it." She said many people think she just teaches traditional homemaking classes. "It is so not just sewing, cooking and cleaning," she 7 like a grocery aisle, the coats were piling like a football tackle, and the paper goods table looked a bit like a Costco run. PTA President Toye Ed-mundsen Ed-mundsen thanked all those who helped and came. As an extra bonus, she raffled off some bike hats, gifts, and other goodies for volunteers. said. "It is life skills. We teach nutrition, time management, self management. The students learn cooperation and getting along with others." In addition to teaching those subjects, Belliston oversees internships in-ternships that students receive to get additional hands-on study in a particular field. She said the internships are usually related to career and technical education. "The students learn skills and how to get a job and keep it," she said. "We teach how to do resumes and how to act in an interview." When the students participate partici-pate in an internship, they get training on a deeper level than at the school. "They actually immerse themselves in the environment," environ-ment," she said. "They can work in all fields. They have worked with veterinarians, dentists, attorneys, in graphic arts. It is probably one of my favorite new things to teach." Another aspect she enjoys about teaching is being in touch with her students after they graduate. "I Uke to keep in touch with the students," she said. "That is one of the most rewarding things about teaching, to experience ex-perience the successes of my students." She heard something from one of her students that put her career in perspective. "A few years ago, I heard one of the students say to me 'You taught my mom,' " she said. "I am working on second generation Cavemen. This has been really fun for me to be able to experience that." Another group she teaches is "ProStart," which is in conjunction con-junction with the National Restaurant Association. The class teaches students how to prepare for the restaurant business, busi-ness, from both the culinary and the business sides. Belliston doesn't remain only in the classroom, however. In addition to her teaching, she is the senior class adviser and is in charge of "Celebration," "Celebra-tion," which honors the faculty and staff members for achievements. achieve-ments. She hopes to retire in a few years and has always wanted to own her own business. "Then I am going to have my dream job," she said. "I have always wanted to own my own business. I don't know what type of business it will be, but I would like to be able to set my own hours." She said she is aware than business owners are often on call 247. Belliston has received appreciation ap-preciation from the staff at the school. "There is nothing she doesn't do," said one asked not to be identified. "It is amazing. She gives her all." All schools Thanksgiving break There will be no school Nov. 21-23 due to Thanksgiving break. Classes will resume Monday, Nov. 26. American Fork High School Musical concludes run "Peter "Pe-ter Pan," the musical, will complete com-plete its successful run tomorrow tomor-row at 7 p.m. Tickets are only available at the door and are $7 for adultsstudents without an activity card, $6 for senior citizensstudents with an activity activ-ity card, $4 for children under 12 or $35 for an immediate family only pass (two adults, four children.) Because there are only two performances remaining, re-maining, attendees are encouraged encour-aged to arrive early. Attendance school Attendance At-tendance school for second quarter will begin Tuesday and runs each week Tuesday through Thursday at 6:15 a.m. Students who arrive late will not be admitted. Reflections entries due All Reflections entries are due Friday. The theme for this year is "I can make a difference differ-ence by . . ." Entry forms and rules for submission are available avail-able in the office or online at www.utahpta.org. Students sought for commission commis-sion The PTSA is still looking look-ing for students to be involved with the student commission. Interested students should call Belinda Jensen at 785-7263. Utah Academy of Sciences Scholarship night The Utah Academy of Sciences staff will host its annual scholarship schol-arship night at 7 this evening in room 404 in the Computer Science Building on the UVSC campus. Various representatives representa-tives will be presenting their institution's scholarship offerings offer-ings to students. Parents are invited to attend. Holiday break Thanksgiving Thanksgiv-ing break will be Nov. 21 to Nov. 25. American Fork Junior High School Food drive concludes The school food drive will conclude con-clude tomorrow. Bins are available inside the front doors for donations. All students stu-dents and faculty are invited and encouraged to participate. The drive will benefit local families. Honor Society applications due National Junior Honor Society applications are due to Mrs. Fugal or Ms. Gadd by tomorrow. Lunchtime activities A lunchtime activity will include a soccer shoot -out Monday. Tuesday, students are invited invit-ed to dress up as their favorite super-hero. Late bus offered AF Junior Ju-nior High now offers an after school late bus that leaves the school at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays Tues-days and Wednesdays. The bus drops students off at all elementary schools within the junior high boundaries. Students Stu-dents who need to stay after school for after school tutoring, tutor-ing, drama, band or other school activities now have a safe, reliable ride home. Reflections program The caveman Andy Cottrell With the upcoming holiday of Thanksgiving right around the corner, I have chosen to write about gratitude this week. Thanksgiving is a great time to think about what you have that you are thankful for. Also, it is a good time to go and thank those people in your life that help you out and often times go over looked. I think as teenagers, and sometimes adults, too, we don't really appreciate the things that we have. Most of us have cell phones, but how many teenagers in the world do? In the third world countries, do you think those teenagers have this luxury? Things that have become basic, common things in our lives, are a huge deal to others. Also, there are many of us who drive a car to school and around town. Most teenagers can't afford a car payment, so I am going to ask you, when was the last time you said PTSA sponsored Reflections program is underway. This year's theme is "lean make a difference by . . ." The PTSA .is planning to offer some after school classes that will help students come up with Ideas for their entries. AH entries are due Nov. 27. Barratt Elementary School Picture makeup day Pic ture make-up day is today. Picture packets are available. All students are asked to have their picture taken whether or not they plan to purchase a picture packet. Storytelling festival Barratt Bar-ratt Elementary students will participate in a storytelling festival tomorrow. Reminder to parents Parents Par-ents are reminded to call the school before 9:15 a.m. when their student is absent to avoid being called by the automated au-tomated system. Parents who have already received a call from the system do not need to call the school. More information infor-mation is available by calling 756-8528. Receipts sought Parents are reminded to save their Macey's receipts and turn them in to the office. They should include the student's and teacher's name on the back. These receipts along with BoxTops for Education are an easy way to help Barratt Bar-ratt earn extra money. Parents should check folders Parents are reminded to check their students Wednesday Wednes-day folders and remove all items sent home. Many folders fold-ers are coming back to the school still filled with the paperwork pa-perwork that was sent home. Forbes Elementary School Reflections entries due All Reflections entries are due tomorrow. The theme for this year is "I can make a difference differ-ence by . . ." Entry forms and rules for submission are available avail-able in the office or online at www.utahpta.org. Holiday pictures available Families are invited to plan to have their picture taken With Santa on Nov. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. The cost is a $5 sitting fee and includes two poses. Hot chocolate and donuts will be available for 50 cents and Santa will also have a treat for the kids. Families, friends and community members mem-bers are invited to attend. More information is available from Kelly Smith at 756-5098. Legacy Elementary School Reflections awards The PTA will hold its Reflections awards night on Monday. All participants and their families are invited to attend. Shelley Elementary School Field trip The third grade classes will go on a field trip to the Living Planet Aquarium tomorrow. Thanksgiving play to be presented A Thanksgiving Thanksgiv-ing play will be presented by the second grade classes on Monday. Parents are invited to attend. thank you to your parents for letting you have that car you drive around? When was the last time you said thank you to your dad for going to work every day so that you can have a roof over your head and food on the table? You don't need to make a big deal about being thankful. Maybe one day, you just send a text to your dad that says thanks for all you do for me. Send one to your mom while you're at it and see how she reacts. When someone does something some-thing nice for you like holding open the door, say, "Thank you," and be sincere. Writing a note to your friend shows that you really care and appreciate ap-preciate their friendship. Also we should look for ways that we can help others. Surprise your mom this week by doing the dishes without being asked. If a friend had a bad day, take them out for ice cream. It's the little things in life that people remember. I hope you have the best week of your lives and I challenge chal-lenge you to do some of the things I have mentioned In this article. Happy Thanksgiving. |