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Show I quilt! Stitching lesson teaches geometry, service by Mary Galbrslth Hilltop Times staff Stitching, complimentary colors and teamwork were all part of an important geometry and service lesson for local elementary school kids. As fifth jailers patc hed together quilts in Tami Valora's class at Freernont Klementary School in Sunset, they learned geometry application and how to work as a team since Valora planned to complete a project for others blankets. to donate the finished meeting with Tech. Sgt. Tammy During a parent-teache- r Mota, whose son Roger is in the class, Mota suggested donating them to the layette program on base. The layette program supplies parents of newborns with items like baby blankets, bottles and diapers. On Tuesday Mota, Judy Maughan, Family Support Center director; Carole Beasley, relocation program manager; and an expectant base mom visited the school and were presented with the finished quilts. These handmade blankets are so great and the next five lucky moms that come in are going to get them with their layette packages) and we're going to tell them that this great class made them," Beasley told the fifth graders. "We really appreciate it." Students had to make precise measurements to properly piece the quilt together. "I thought it was an important project because when they go into geometry, k hdps them understand symmetry. It's a good life skill," Valora said. They see how math J pertains to real life." Valora said beyond the math applications, the project was important in teaching the kids i I social skills and responsib- j. v . ility. "It was also important to learn about service and working together and corroborating," she said. "It was really neat seeing them actually learn how to sew. We had sewing machines here and did hand stitching. A lot of the students were really pleased with their accomplishments. Photo by Mary Galbraith students In Tami Valora's fifth grade class circle around one of five quilts they to the base's donated We're excited than one. layette program. more same size," the fifth grader said. "I think once we did it to present them." Class member Roger Mota said he liked placing the the kids liked it I'm pretty sure that everyone I saw liked stuffing in the quilts and sewing them back together it" In addition to receiving individual Family Support Centhe most And he learned some important geometry prin certificates of appreciation, the class earned a free ter ciples all be the pizza party from AAFES. "It was important to measure so they would A lot of them wanted to do Some of the 30 ROCKCHIPREPAlW WHIPLASH GARE SPECIALISTS 126 H. Mailt' layton. Residential iommerctal PUfCtlAiC ReflnanceZ NOW y r i i . While rates li Z tA t Refinance Construction Log t Manufactured Home Lund Lots C:redlt Problems High lebt Ratio C A.R.C lac 1 Credit Low Rates Turn IHtwns Welcome Jumrx Loans 2nd Mortgage Credit Lines Fast Closing Medical U Dental Patient Credit Cards Chiropractic Acupuncture Massage Medical Physical Therapy Herbs j 2SKM7 GSA Federal Supply Service Gourad:own PREPARE NOW FOR THIS YEAR'S LAUNCH it to who.,, o Government Executives, Military Personnel, Decision Makers, Program Project Managers, Contracting Officers, Procurement Officials... what,.. A Gaiaxy of Training'Qpportunities & and Vendor Exhibits! Come and learn how GSA can provide you with the products services, supplies, equipment furniture, space, IT, and solutions that you need to perform your agency's mission critical and services! programs v It. ' Choose from over 100 hours of educational sessions designed to equip you with the firsthand knowledge you need to stand out in your organization and make the best purchasing decisions to help fulfill your agency's mission. Explore over 800 exhibits from America's leading suppliers of information technoloov furniture, appliances, vehicles, office supplies, professional services and more -- :j (I 0 i. ""V riflon when... where. . . how. . . - . May 22 - 24, 2001 JSrlando' Flori Ca 1 -8- 88-272-5565 for itamaHon or register by visiting our website at http:expo.gsa.gov 1 'f ! ) ) POORC |