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Show Pleasant Grove Review New Utah! - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 - Page 6 Viketfes advance to State competition V ( ' 1 .1 K r 1 v-A The Pleasant Grove Vikettes perform at the Region 6 drill figdm competition, which was held last Thursday. By Megan C. Wallgren A top-notch performance at the Region 6 drill team competion Thursday means a trip to this weekend's state competition for the Pleasant Grove Vikettes. Pleasant Grove took fourth place overall and second sec-ond place in the novelty competition. They were also fourth place in the military and dance areas. "They had a pretty flawless flaw-less night and the school should be very proud of them," said Vikettes coach Ciara Murano. Timpview took top honors hon-ors at the competition held at Payson High School. Teams performed military, prop, dance and novelty routines. To prepare Murano said her team is practicing long hours both in the morning and after school. Pleasant Grove Vikettes Angela Sanders, Jamie Rosquist and Laci Gray performed per-formed as part of an All-Region All-Region team. v.. 7 9 S 1 'v moiu uy ruiyn oycreTar ,f The new Caribbean Steel Drums at Pleasant Grove Jr. High look like barrels and alf have a different sound. PG Jr. High gets Caribbean Steel Drurm Some support PTSA day at Harmons Feb. 6 ; The Pleasant Grove High School PTSA would like your support for the Harmon's Day on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Five percent of all the profits on PTSA Day at the grocery store in Orem will be donated to 10 school PTA's in the area. Last year Pleasant Grove High received $500. PTSA representatives and some of the student council will be on hand to give away free goodies or bag groceries. Each of the participating schools decorates deco-rates an area of the grocery store. Last week representatives from Pleasant Grove High PTSA put up valentine decorations in the Deli area. There is also a contest among the PTA groups for the winner of the decorating contest. - : i K t b i i , - a ' i n "a T- i 1 i 'I ; K - : - i I I - s I W7sfe y)e you work... Photo by Karli Poyfair Central Elementary School performed the play Snow White last week. The play was directed by JoAnna Meacham and Debbie Wallis. Right, Seren Sumsion played the part of Snow White. In this scene, Snow White and the animals were singing while cleaning the dwarfs cottage. By Kalyn Secretan The Pleasant Grove Jr. High band students stu-dents are pretty excited about some new equipment that arrived at the school. The Caribbean Steel Drums are exciting to play, to listen to and to see. They were ordered from Florida nine months ago said band director, Randy Mott. The hand selected oil drums are pounded into an inverted turtle shell surface and come in various sizes and they are tuned to a certain pitch. The half oil drums are the lead pans, they all have different notes and each one has a different sound. They are lined up as soprano, alto, tenor and bass. There are 13 pieces in three different sizes. Some of the drums are the regular size oil drums. Library needs book donations Pleasant Grove residents who love reading, books, and libraries are being asked to take a few minutes to show the library support and come in and donate a book or money towards improving the library. Everyone who donates will have his or her name written on a red paper heart that will be attached to a special banner: "We gave our hearts to the library." The library provides pro-vides a variety of important services to the community, and is the intellectual and cultural heart of the community. com-munity. In recognition of this, the library book drive's slogan is "The library is the heart of the community improve circulation!" Donations may be brought to the library's front desk. The book drive will take place throughout February. "1'' There are 15 students playing the steel'"' drums and currently they have six players' in an ensemble at a time. J?1 "They sound pretty cool," noted the pop-v?': ular band teacher who started teaching at : the school two years ago. The teacher and::5; the school are anxious for everyone to expert ; rience the sounds and sights of the steel ', drums; Mott noted they feel obligated to share": them now they have purchased them. Thefr ; will be taken into the community especial; ly for the Strawberry Days parade andy,-: other special events. m ,; Parents had a chance to see the drums and what they can do at a recent band corw cert. 3.. Aspen Elementary 'Feb. 8 PTA Talent Show Feb. 19 President's Dayno school What's New: In school we teach dependability depend-ability in several different ways. We teach children chil-dren to be on time, and to come in when the bell 'rings. We teach children to complete assignments assign-ments given to them, to do their best on those assignments and to turn them in on time. These are ways we are helping to teach students to be dependable. Character traits are best taught at home where parents teach and model what 'their children will become. We try to support 'good character development at school, to reinforce rein-force what you are already teaching. Cedar Ridge Elementary . Feb. 6, 8 SEP Conferences . Feb. 12-16 Teacher Appreciation week . Feb. 1 9 President's Dayno school What's New: There was a great response to our Talent Show auditions. We had twice as many as in previous years. Regrettably it was necessary neces-sary to select those that were most prepared .and even shorten some selections in order to . give as many as possible the opportunity to perform per-form in our talent assembly on January 25. We have many talented and creative children at our school. Central Elementary Feb. 2 5th grade to the Wax Museum Feb. 7-8 S.E.P. Conference Book Fair Feb. 14 Valentines Day Feb. 19 President's Dayno school Feb. 20 School Science Fair Grovecrest Elementary feb. 19 President's Dayno school Feb. 21 -22 SEP conferences What's New: If you or anyone you know would like to be on the PTA Board for the 2001-02 school year, please contact Nette' Gallagher at 785-1601 , A family in our area is looking for someone who would like to work as a tutor with their autistic autis-tic 2 year old boy. They will provide training and are looking for someone who is committed, -patient, loving, and willing to work approximate- iy 8 hours a week. If you are interested, please call 796-9421. Lindon Elementary 'Jan. 31 -Feb. 2 Writing FestivalAuthor week continues Feb. 19 President's Dayno school Fund Raising Corner: The General Mills Box Tops for Education pays the school a higher rate 'per label. Our school earns cash for every label ' that is found on participating General Mills cere al, snack or Yoplait products, so we want to especially encourage this program. Thank you for your continued support. Be sure to drop your box tops off in the container in the cafeteria. Manila Elementary Feb. 1 9 President's Dayno school What's New: Last month the students focused on serving others. They each decorated a place mat which we took to the state hospital to brighten the patient's lives a little during the holidays. hol-idays. The place mats were greatly appreciated. This month our theme is "Proud to be polite and courteous". We will be focusing on watching watch-ing the good things that others do. Please talk with your kids about watching for the good around them. Mount Mahogany Feb. 19 President's Dayno school Rocky Mountain Elementary Feb. 19 President's Dayno school What's New: Smith's Food and Drug Stores will donate to the school of your choice when you use your Fresh Values cards through their Earn and Learn program. You may participate by calling call-ing 1-800-764-8897 and designating Rocky Mountain Elementary to your Fresh Values Card number. Your purchases will be accrued from any Smith's store and up to 5 of the purchases purchas-es will be automatically donated to the school quarterly. This is at no cost to you as the customer cus-tomer and does not require you to change your purchasing habits if you currently shop at Smith's. Valley View Elementary Feb. 19 President's Dayno school What's New: Please save your box tops and send them to school with your child, or split them between your children. We will be giving a prize to the class that turns in the most box tops. We are excited about competing nationally to be the school turning in the most box tops. We need everyone to give an extra effort this year. If you have a case of cake mixes, for example, just tear off the corner part of each box without breaking the seal on the inner liner and turn them in. Three years ago our school was third in the state and was given money to buy the triple basketball bas-ketball hoop that is now in place in front of the Kindergarten class. It was purchased with "Box Top" money. This year, we want to be first in the nation. The prize will be 510,000. Oak Canyon Junior High School Feb. 1 Boys bball at 3 p.m. against Orem Feb. 6 Girls bball at 3 p.m. against Can. View Feb. 8 Boys bball at 3 p.m against Mtn. Ridge Pleasant Grove Junior High School Jan. 31 -Feb. 2 Spirit week continues Jan. 31 New student party Feb. 1 Boys Bball: Lakeridge at PGJHS Feb. 1 Girls Basketball: PGJHS at Lakeridge Feb. 2 G PA activity Feb. 5 Valentine sucker sale and date match results begin Feb, 6 Boys Basketball: PGJHS at Am. Fork Feb. 6 Girls Basketball: Am. Fork at PGJHS Feb. 8 Boys Basketball: PGJHS at Lehi Feb. 8 Girls Basketball: Lehi at PGJHS Feb. 12 Girls basketball tournament begins Feb. 14 Valentine's Day; sucker sale and date match results sales end Feb. 1 6 Patriotic assembly Feb. 1 6 Boys basketball tournament begins Feb. 19 President's Dayno school Feb. 20 Mid-term week Feb. 22 Parentteacher conferences from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 Early out day; school ends at 12:45 Feb. 28 Orchestra small ensemble at Lehi at 9:30 a.m. What's New: The sewing classes, as well as other classes, as Pleasant Grove Junior High have been participating in a humanitarian project proj-ect over the last few months by sewing diapers for babies from Guatemala. A lot of these babies don't have proper clothing and basic items for everyday survival. Most of them were wrapped in newspaper when they were born because that is the only thing the parents have. By doing service projects like this, the students can learn much about volunteering and what they can do to help others who are less fortunate. fortu-nate. Pleasant Grove High School Jan. 31 Wrestling: Spanish Fork at PGHS, 5 p.m. Jan. 31 Counselors at Clear Creek Jan. 31 Assembly at 7:55 p.m. Feb. 1 Girl's Basketball: PGHS at Sp. Fork (Soph) 3:30, (JV) 5:15 & (Var.) 7 p.m. Feb. 2 Boy's Basketball: PGHS at Sp. Fork (Soph) 3:30, (JV) 5:15 & (Var.) 7 p.m. Feb. 2-3 Drill State at UVSC Feb. 3 Wrestling, JV & Sophomore Tournament: PGHS at Timpview Feb. 3 Baseball Auction at 6 p.m. Feb. 6 Boy's Basketball: Am. Fork at PGHS (JV) 3:30, (Var. Girl's - Soph Boy's) 5:15 & (Var. Boy's - Soph Girl's) 7 p.m. Feb. 6 Student Congress Feb. 7 Wrestling seeding meeting at LP Feb. 8 -9 Region wrestling at Lone Peak Feb. 9-10State swimming at BYU Feb. 1 0 Sweetheart Dance from 8:30 to 1 1 :30 p.m. 1 ii . &' I-k ; t; fiiiii t,-"$mmmm -J- :if) v - V ,:- -,- ' ' ' -rx- -. : " M NWw . . 1 : .;" iJ C-r?"-" - " 1 :i: v.V Photo by Undo Butler, Students carry the crate of reading kits containing theW ; books for Central Elementary School's "You, Me and a . n Book" at-home reading program. 11 - ; Central Elementary's home ; reading program has helped improve student's skills ?. By Linda Butler An innovative home reading program, "You, Me and a Book," has helped to significantly increase reading read-ing ability and scores of hundreds of students at Central Elementary. The program began in 1998 when parent Lisa Young and then PTA president presi-dent Vicki Freeman saw the success this program had at another school. They instituted insti-tuted it for the first grade, then added second grade mid-way through the year. The following year the program pro-gram was held for Kindergarten through third grade students. Now in its third year, students in all grades are able to participate partici-pate in this customized at-home at-home reading program. A library of nearly 5,000 carefully selected and reading-level appropriate volumes vol-umes are housed in a classroom class-room trailer at the school. Every morning students bring a plastic crate containing con-taining reading kits for each student in the classroom. class-room. Each student's kit consists of a bag, reading card, and book. The crates are left with the parent volunteers, vol-unteers, who carefully record what each student has read, and then ' exchange the book for a new one. Within an hour the newly filled crates are ready to be picked up by nit J students. At the end of the school day, each student is giveS his kit to take home. Young students aw PT1 fm iro rrrr 4-r mn book to or with their par-.:;, ents. Older, fluent readerl' often read on their owtf. Parent involvement is citf cial to this program. It iij ? necessary for the parent to, l( sign the reading card ever :; ' day that his child reads. A,'' signed card indicates that !' the student is ready t( receive a new book. K Exchanging books everj ,--si day for the 360 participat e ing students at Centra School is labor intensive But it is a labor of loYB.. Nearly a dozen moms conU in each morning for an hoi ;;:; to record reading progress,., and refill the students' boat ;; kits. "My daughter loves & says one, volunteer mor The other mothers nod ,jj 5 J agreement. ":J, Principal Dan Adams hg-..' high praise for this hornf , reading program. "This p :.; gram contributes to " .';' achievement level of st;, dents in reading and laft-. guage arts," he says. FiiHlt grade student scores on tW SAT-9 tests have improvf;;!: dramatically, continue Adams, increasing from 4'..; percent to 42 percent j? reading, and from 28 Pef ';:'i cent to 47 percent in guage arts. A -,51 : ''si |