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Show Free Press - Wednesday, November 17, 1993 (a3M(g(aGBIn y m x - -?-. ..--- jzi V. Mrs. Fugal, a teacher at Lehi High School, teaches a class that is called "Child Development." In this class the LHS students are taught the basic facts about children. Then some ofthe students are allowed to go to the various elementary schools in Lehi. s. school. This is an extremely scare experience, especially when more than half of these teacher aides have never had an experience with teach- ing children. Mrs. Fugal shared some of the experiences the students she has taught in the past have had with the elementary school kids. One student presented a lesson on "Cows and Milk." The student taught the children where milk comes from, how the farmer milks the cow, the baby calf drinks its mother's milk, and the fact that Day care provides hands-otraining for students at Lehi High School n ests and aptitudes of preschool children. This year, six male students joined the class. Child Care II can be taken with successful completion of Child Care I. This first year, 33 students are enrolled in the advanced course. This class consists of occupational training towards employment as a licensed Day Care Worker. In support of the class, Lehi High School operates a state licensed Day Care with approximately 15 children from infant through five years who are enrolled in the center by local parents who pay a nominal fee for the day long service. "Licensing our facility makes it much more difficult," Mrs. Fugal said, "because we have to adhere to all state regulations, includingsani-tation- , food preparation, supervision by adult workers, and the State Codeof Conduct. Butthisfactmakes In Child Care I, approximately 100 students study such topics as child development, preschool cur- the program much more valuable. Students are in a regulated situation. They have to be professional and mature. They learn what the real work of day care operation is riculum, health, nutrition and tutoring. Then apply their skills in thehigh school's preschool program and as teacher aides in local elementary schools. As part of their training, for instance, each student develops a file box containing such things as illustrated stories, art projects, science experiments, songs, snack ideas, and a host of other learning activities all geared to the inter like." The curriculum for Child Care II includes such learning activities as diapering procedures, first aid and CPR, cleaning and disinfecting, State Code of Conduct, lesson plans, menu planning, recreation, and daily planning. Successful comple tion of the course can result in two hours of college credit from Utah Valley State College with the payment of $24 ($12 per credit hour). "We are seeing numerous benefits to this program," Mrs. Fugal concluded. "First, and most important is student learning. Many of these students have never changed a diaper, or prepared a meal for an infant. "This is an actual work place, so students are gaining valuable preparation for future responsibilities. But if these students never work a day as a day care worker, the gain in parenting skills alone will be worth the effort. "In fact, one of our greatest social ills of the present day is the lack of prepearation young people have for the awesome responsibility of parenthood. If I had my way, every student in the school would be taking Child Care I and II. "And of course, the program provides a community service to parents by offering professional day care services." The child care classrooms, along with the Preschool and Day Care Center, are housed at the north of Lehi High School in portable units. Individuals wishing to obtain further information about the pro- gram may contact Mrs. Fugal at Lehi High School: 768-700- 0. Amy Childs: 'Life is what you make it' Pioneer Profile it By BRENDA T. PETERSON Amy Childs, daughter of Bruce and Liz Childs of Lehi, is this week's Pioneer Profile. Her philosophy, - you "Life is what you make of have to work hard to get what you want," is evident in the achievements she has received up to this point in her own life. Amy is a dedicated and ofthe Lehi High School studentbody, where she is a member of the National Honor Society and the Pionettes Drill Team. She was also a member of the yearbook staff in ninth grade. Amy has received the National English Merit Award and the Presidential Academic Fitness Award. She is also listed in Who's Who Among High School Students. Amy maintains a 3.98 grade point average while taking advanced placement classes in English and history. As an active member ofthe Lehi 3rd Ward, Amy currently serves as Laurel president and ward typist. She has also served in all her Young Women's class presidencies and as Sunday School pianist. -- She has attended girl's camp for Junior Camp Counselor this past summer. 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The TA's will probably be more appreciative for the lunch ladies after attempting to feed 30 or so elementary school aged kids! This opportunity is wonderful! It gives the LHS students a great learning experience that no text book could even compare to. Wouldn't it be great if algebra and English could be this exciting? at Utah's lowest Prices!!! Free Estimates Insurance Work DeR & Joldne Greene & ll i Before the cost of insuring your car leaves you a total wreck, give me a beep, a honk, or even a simple phone call. I'll work hard to come up with a quote that's Qydvuy " ence. November 17 Golfer Bobby Jones won the sport's Grand Slam and retired from competition. Jones won anytime. milk has to be cleaned before it is sent to the stores to be sold. After the student had presented the lesson, the TA brought in a live baby calf and allowed the children to feed the calf from a bottle. The children really enjoyed that experi- History bv Dav tion Award. means I can better serve your family insurance needs. Call or drop in By ANNIE PINKHAM 'Oklahoma!' to open at PGHS The time is finally here for Pleasant Grove High School's musical production, "Oklahoma." Friday, Nov. 19, the curtain will open to reveal the homestead ofAunt Ellen with the corn as high as an elephant's eye. The romantic escapades of Will Parker and Ado Annie, Curley and Laurey, and the misplaced peddler man, Ali Hakim, provide an enjoyable and memorable evening at the theater. and Rogers Songs by Hammerstein such as "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning," Surrey with the Fringe on Top," "People Will SayWe'reinLove,""AllorNothin'," and the title song, "Oklahoma," have remained popular for the past fifty years. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $4.50 for adults, $3.50 students and children, and $18 for immediate family. Production dates are Nov. 19, 20 and 22. The curtain time is 7:30 each night. neighbor." Pioneer Beat the Pioneers good "My new office Support Recogni- Community activities find Amy taking an active part in the drill team sponsored Junior Dance Camp summer program. She has also helped with the Booster Shack and press box projects. Amy's free time finds her reading, playing the piano, dancing, participating in sports, or shop- Office-sam- e Students learn through day care, school service Lehi High School students have the opportunity to study child care as part of curriculum, can receive credit at Utah Valley State College for course completion. the area," Mrs. Fugal said. "Now students can extend that experience another year with Child Care II. They have daily contact with infants, toddlers, and preschool age (newborn through five years) youngsters." 11 New The other half of the students help teach and care for the children in Lehi's Day Care Unit. The students that go to the elementary schools are assigned a teacher that will work with them. The students have some very big responsibilities, one of which is teaching a lesson for the time period that they are at the elementary A new program initiated this school year at Lehi High School is offering students hands on experience in the day to day operation of a licensed Day Care Center. And in the bargain they receive not only valuable parenting skills but college credit to boot. According to Paula Fugal, Child Care instructor, the new curriculum is actually an expansion on previous training. "In the past, our students were able to sign up in our preschool operation and as teacher aides in the elementary schools of Page ii - w - i Cliff Wallman 135 N. Orem Liana Wallman 135 N. State Orem State 225-553- 3 225-553- 3 Christmas Special $349.00 suggested e v r r $ I t; retail 4J Financing Available 90 Days Same as Cash - 19 S. Main Pleasant Grove 785-264- 7 Glen Pack 140 S. 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