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Show j tlie Schools ihi T.ojijfay WASHINGTON Sphobls Teach Understanding In Mdditi on to Three Ws Editor's note: This is an- other in the series of articles "by the staff off Provo City Schools dealing with questions on current school practice.) By NAOMA iKOWAN" Principal, Provost School Do schools Jeel f esponsible for character education? Aljnost anything Yes, indeed. we can name has the potential of being good for mankind or detrimental to his weliare. Water, a necessity of life, in1Ian also take the fireplace away life. A fire to the cozy deliciousl can add in a warmth homjp or it may, when out of control, ravage the home!. is not different in this respect. Writing can be the means! of sending a tender .message, a Christmas greeting, or the mens of spreading an infamous lie: We would fail children, society and ourselves most unjustly if we taught skills or gave youhgsters information and did help them learn the ethical oif ideal use of the power knowledge brings. Is there a particular class or time of day during hich children devote themselves to learning moral and spiritual lvalues? No, this is something that is ''Book-leanfin- g' nt happening continuously to all of us. We learn to value something that has been rewarding! for us. Ideals are sometimes set when a child admires and washes to be like someone who has been kind and helpful to him. Children who feel good about themselves and vwhat they can do, Who feel like they are loved and cared for become emotionally able to" give love, to be charitable and t6 feel good will toward others. Perhaps this is the reason babies are born in rder that the so lovable "chain of events" gets off to a good start. In school it seems important that the atmosphere be one of friendliness jand helpfulness One child, in speaking of her favorite teacher, said, "She acts like she likes to help you." How do you help a child to feel all right about being different? Adults and children alike are concerned about being different only when our differences are not accepted or do not have value to other people. In school then, we try to help every child to feel loved and accepted for what he is and does. We praise his efforts to be a good citizen. We. accept Creative Writing Classes Bring Poems From Students Several Provo City schools have been fostering and encour-aging the development of creative ability among the students recently. Timpanogos elementary children from the third grade up are cooperating ;in ihe program, and also bringing in a little Christmas spirit with it. Several of the children prepared on an average of three stfries each. Wolfgang Kuhn, an eight-yeaold third grader, has been in America nearly four years. When he came, tcpithis country none or me iamuy could speak English. His parents will be able to attain citizenship next March while Wolfgang is n aking much progress in the English language as is evident from tihe following poem which he recently composed, J r- I'm, lying in the tall green grass Waiting for the day to pass. I'm fishing in the bluegreen lake, Hoping not to catch a snake. I'm sitting under a tall oak tree, Sharing mylunch with a bumble bee. I'm walking home through fragrant clover, For now my day is almost over. I'm home at last though day is done, I'm counting memories one by By Kathy Sorensen. candles, Ten-thousa- nd Glowing bright, , In every home This holy night. By Kathy Sorensen. star that suddenly grew bright; Christmas time is near at last, Hr shone like any guiding friend, For all the summer days have Itey never said its light Would end, led them by the rivers bend Up hill and over meadow far Coming from where the angels - mo se And in the sky a ray of light Increased till all the earth was white, Ahd land and sea w0re like day. Tie Wise Men walked a shining " way For light, we know, brings joy 4 7 past. The snow is here, The grass "has gone. The days are short. , Instead of long. The holly wreath and mistletoe, Candles, bright lights all aglow, Reflect our thoughts To that sweet night, When ovfer a stable, A star shone bright. By Kathy Sorensen. to all, and dignify his contributions. We 17 encourage and approve of his attempts to improve In order that J he will not become A7 we suggest that sometime, pernext or week next haps year, he will be doing even better because he has the wonderful capacity to change, grow or develop toward . J better ways of doing things. s How do you lielp or teach children to accept the lone or rejected child? We think the key to this kind of learning is in helping children develop . an understanding of themselves and others. For exPROVO HIGH GETS PLANT DISPLAY Viewin g Provo High School's new ample, whenever we help chilplant display are the children of Paul Lloyd, Provo High economics teacher, left to right,tropical dren settle their difficulties, or Bruce, Jeanie, Bob, Doug, Ted and Judy. whenever we interpret situations for children, understanding should increase. Many stories are written in such a way as to help children identify with a child in the story and understand himself and others better because of this vicarious experience. Should children be allowed to "stick up" for themselves? Santa didn't forget Provo High Of course they should. Somethis year, for included among his times this can best be done unalready der circumstances that are some- beautiful delivered presents is fora plant display what controlled or regulated by the main tropical hall of the school. an adult who can remain neuThe money for the plants tral. No child can actually physiamounting to over $100, was donatcally defend himself adequately ed by the students as a Christmas against a gang or someone hig present to the school. With purher than he. He may make a chase of the plants, ProvotheFloral brave, try and come out the presented the school with a spe loser, Tmt understandings have cial gift of a "Bird of Paradise" not been improved. Therefore, it plant worth in excess of $150. may be necessary at times for "Our new plants certainly iman adult to control aggression the looks of the building," while both parties "air" their prove comments Kenneth Weight, student grievances, and to mediate so activity coordinator." We are that things are not always settled to the students for their grateful in favor of the mighty! support of this project." How do you teach respect for others? There are; 265 landing facilities One of the ways children begin in New York state. These include to feel like they can respect 45 municipal airports, 9 military, "community projects" is to be- 162 personal and commercial, 12 come a part of them. For exand 37 seaplane bases. heliports ample, during this Christmas season, we have had a large school tree in our hall. Parents, of course, have taught the children at home that something beautiful can be enjoyed without GIVE: touching it. We feel we have helped by inviting every child to BASEBALL 7 contribute his own decoration for GLOVES the tree. A tall ladder made it ROLLER possible for each to place his SKATES . f school-mad- e ornament where he GUNS & wanted it. Several mornings the AMMUNITION children have clustered about the tree singing their Christmas songs and listening to seasonal records. They respect the tree they respect each other more because they have shared in the ROYAL creation of a thing of beauty and have enjoyed the pleasant experience of singing together. It is in the warm climate of Price lncludei Federal tax, year'g warranty on Dart and tubes, normal deliv "togetherness" that ery and Installation. Service policy extra. grows. A feeling of friendliness and cooperation develops more table TV brings luxury Modern, compact wholesome respect than the kind model performance into your home at a modest price. which children might feel for a 272 WEST CENTER Tinted optic safety lens over the big aluminized tube loud "Don't touch!" front-to- p e gives more contrast with less glare. 5 I Provo High Gets Tropic Plant Display jt a ;. "21 " TV respect big-scre- mahogany grain finish 202725 of with their families b. 7, PROVO LUMBER Pomona. 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Provpan Enrolls At Pomona School 1954 Sprinf ville Road 1030 S. nnrrrcn SAND- WICH GRILL in Saturday Noon 'Til Wednesday Morning order to give ourimployees an extra day to spend poems submitted to lie English crass: Z I'M ' I!ai making pictures in the sky, Out of clouds as they glide by. a DOUBLE An The following poem s were from a, collection of Kathy's aWd CARPENTER SEED CO LOG TRUCK D aZhobby. -- MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN CENTRAL UTAn STRUCT0 HYDRAULIC TRUCK "In cho-sjji- METAL DOG BEDS HARNESSES COLLARS LEASHES DOG FOOD GOLD FISH POWER SHOVEL v -- acquariums trap Baskets 98c... LARGE TRAILER TRUCK WILL BE They thanked God on that Christ mas morn. Wolfgang Kuhn encouragement of ler grandmother, Mrs. Zelda pavis Howard, who also writes poetry as CAGES en Easy-to-tun- Burn-pro- CANARIES PARAKEETS TURTLES TROPICAL FISH EVERYTHING FOR THE PET HOBBYIST. 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