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Show witiiwiiM'lMiiifla'iniTr'1iiiftpiWipi B2 Vernal Express Wednesday, April 2, 2003 Emressims Community Calendar From the principal's office: Davis students like their school D.ivis Dragons (499 of them lo be exact) arc picpanng for their future, ami learning to enjoy reading is a hig lotus lor the energetic hoys and gills. 'Hint's a pretty big job lor some of the smallest students in the first and second graders Taylor Hoien says of his kindergarten class with Mrs. Thorne, "I like to come to school because I gel to Icain a lot ol reading." "Hi Mis. Smuin" or "III Mrs. Davis" tings out as the boys and girls bounce down the halls carrying backpacks lull of books from the lihiaty 'I he students lake a baseline assessment showing their reading level at the beginning of the year, teachers implement effective reading strategies learned in the areas of guided reading, dnect reading, and liaied reading Phonics is drilled methodically. Daily repetition of vocabulary wools using a word wall increases the ptospecls lor improving in reading skills. in Students tire registered in jump-star- t a to hoots get piesc kuideigatlen. Clnldien are being expected to read at a younger age. Parents can now take classes in how to read with their child more effectively. Some reseatchers even encourage motheis to read to their unborn child to stiengthen the benefits of April 2 Caregiver training continues at the Golden Age Center at 1 p.m. Robert Hall presents, "Depression in the Elderly." AH caregivers and senior citizens are welcome. The Utah Fine Arts League d show, opens its second "The Great Gathering of Artists at the Western Park Museum. It will run until April 30. district-kindeigaite- non-jurie- April 3 789-835- involved in reading themselves. She muses, "When was the last time you read a nonfiction book? Or when did you discuss what you read with your family." Sitting down and reading with and to the child should be a constant activity, according to the Davis pimcipal. Jamie Whiting, Davis PTA president. leels it is a privilege lo work with the teachers, staff, parents and students. She recognizes the stimulating natuie of special activities that the school conducts as contributing highly to the student's experiences Davis Elementary special education teacher Lyn Eve Wilkins takes students Alyssa McCurdy, Jessica Ross and Katelyn Gardenheir to school. reading class. Reading is a high priority at the K-- Sydney Allied in Mrs. Emery's class agices. Sydney says. "Davis is special to me because leant a lot I love math! Phonics! Reading! l unch' Music! Go home! Bell! Recess'" I lus year, a carnival and Spirit Day have been particularly enjoyable Classes have been able to earn panics by wearing the most school colors or shins. Deputy Anthony Byron came to the school during Safety Week, and taught the children personal safety. Christmas presents could be bought lor family and friends at the (imgeibread Shop during the holitheir fundraiser, the days. PI A purchased a reading program 1 fTT 789-424- 1. Uintah County Library presents Erik C. Paulsens seminar on Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning. 10:30 am and 7 pm. 2 April 4 Grace Gardiner helps her student Taylor Hadlock as the youngster learns to chum cream into butter during one classroom activity. classrooms at Davis Elementary are or will soon be equipped with amplification systems. These systems consist of speakers placed in the ceiling and a mike the teacher wears and uses so that all students at all times can hear the instructions. A hand-helmicrophone is also available for students to use when sharing their ideas with the class. Amplification systems lessen the strain on a teacher's voice and is especially helpful for students who have a hearing loss, tubes in their ears, and ear infections. Research shows that children are easily distracted and that 80 percent of the students miss 25 percent of daily information because of noise in the classroom. The new amplification system helps students focus on what is being taught and to be able to listen to and follow directions. Students become better readers and writers bicause they can hear more clearly the sounds that make words. This is a particularly important system to students who are learning English as a second language because they can hear the language more correctly. Nicholas Vanderbusse says of Davis School, "When I come to Davis, I am prepared to work. Right now I am learning how to keep healthy and what the right foods are to eat. And I am learning how to be responsible and how to write better." His letter to the newspaper showed a few eraser marks, emphasizing his commitment to bettering his penmanship. What Davis Elementary means to second grader Krystal Gerber is that it is "a place I found friends as 1 was new. She continues that all the teachers and the principal makes school fun for her. Principal Millecam feels that d I a ly at school 6. 7-- reading lo the young. As a lesult of today's stress on leading skills, youngsters can be louiul reading in the bathtub, reading on the bus, and even cruising through a lew pages while mom and dad watch television! Reseatch says that students should be reading on grade level at third gtade, or they will never catch up. Davis teachers understand the need to locus on each students reading needs to be able to assume their lull potential in life. Ptmcipal Deena Millecam worries that in many households parents qy not actively involved in reading to their children. She especially concerned that parents aren't direct- TOPS meets in the Conference Room of the Vernal City Building, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information, call Gwen Peterson at An open house will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Vernal Rotary Club meets at Ranch Cafe. noon in the Uintah Basin Classical Guitar Society is meeting at Larry Wilkins home, 3618 Dry Fork Those interested in Canyon. attending, please caU for details. Storytelling and reading are important building blocks in teaching reading appreciation and skills to the Davis children. Teacher Kathy Hadlock increases the fun, dressed as Mother Goose in her for the teachers. Some new playground equipment has been purchased by PI A kinds. The group also ptovnled leveled readers for the Leveled I ihrniy. m Mis Courtney Vredevcld Emery's class seems to have a piet-t- y good idea what school is all about when he says, "I think Davis is a special place because have I lots of friends heie have my cousins, my sister and my giandma 1 think it is a really cool school. I leam what it is I did not know. We leam to read You could not do anything you want to do m your hie if you did not know how to do math. If you could not read and do math, you could preltv much do so I nothing!" PTA has helped provide a little extra help to some students with such things as coats, book bags and shoes. President Whiting sees the end ol school activities as exciting as the ones already conducted, anticipating many year end field tups Mrs. Hadlock's kindcigaiten classes have been winking with pat- - in math this year. "We use wooden pattern blocks to create many types of simple patterns." Mrs. Hadlock explains. "Students created a line pattern and then they repeated their pattern blocks. Some of the using 0 terning patterns got very complicated." At the end of the math unit, the students made circular patterns in art, concluding the activity by putting all of the students papers together to form a paper quilt which is now hung in the hall to be enjoyed by everyone. Mrs. Thome's kindergarten student Michele Oldaker, reflects some more math enthusiasm and likes to come to school because "you make a lot of friends, and leam how to count to 100 and higher!" The youngest group of students at Davis also lists reading, singing patriotic songs, writing, and telling time as what makes school exciting for them. Thanks to the Davis Community Council. School Trust Lands and Uintah Schools Foundation, all 3? Community dance at the Golden Age Center at 8 p.m. every Friday. AU ages are welcome. Kays Band provides the music. 155 S. 100 W. Vernal Middle School Drama Department Presents Treasure Island. The play runs April 4 at 7:30 pm, April 5 at 2 pm, and April 7 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $3 and can be purchased from any member of the cast or from Mrs. Bernard at the Vernal Middle School. Uintah Arts Council hosts Annual Meeting and Honors Banquet, 6:30 at and Restaurant Nikis Steakhouse. Dinner will be served at 7:00.,." y a y y CRC Bull Rides at 7 pm at Western Park. Tickets Available at Jubilee. Maeser Elementary Schools annual kindetgarten round-u- p and screening sessions at 10 a.m. And 2 p.m. Prospective students who are five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2003, wiU be considered school-eligiblRound-u- p will occur at the Maeser Kindergarten Center. e. Davis custodian Edwin Winder little to pick up from the student body that is being taught has thoughtfulness around them. to everyone through character education, students leam daily that they respect others. The boys and girls respect friends, teachers, parents and all living things. "That's a pretty significant lesson to leam." The Davis Elementary school is S.O.A.R. Student motto Attitude Rules. Optimistic Listening to the students, it isn't hard to realize that the motto is working. The youngsters are excited about what they are learning and their combined attitude is one of excitement. The teachers and staff share the enthusiasm. Mrs. Hubers second grader Lance Cook perhaps sums up the feelings of most teachers and students at Davis when he says, "Davis Dragons are the best and the cooks make good food!" April 5 CRC Bull Rides at 7:00 pm at Western Park. Tickets available at Jubilee. Cutter Racing April 5 & 6 -Spring Flat Saddle Race Meet - 1 pm. Contact Gary Robinson for more info: 823-659- 1, April 6 Reading Radio on KVEL Radio at 6 p.m. The secret word and the drawings for free books continue along with great stories for kids. NOTE the day change for Reading Radio. Tole April 7 at Davis painting Elementaiy free for all adults at 9 pm. College of Eastern Utah hosts free workshop for people interested in becoming Licensed Child Care Providers at 10 am la 636-23Roosevelt. Call for mote information 53 April 8 Free Adult classes through Davis Connections. Classes include Computers, sign language, and mothers reading. Starts at 7 pm Uintah County Library hosts Robins Nest scrapbooking at 6:30 pm. Bring your scrap booking supplies and work uninterrupted for 2 hours. To piece items cf pelllc interest c;i the Ccmmcr.lty Cdcr.Pcr, n:zl.l to Vcmcl Express, P. 0. Box Davis cook Diane Henline stirs up a hearty meal every day for Fran Emery joins her 2003 Davis Elementary class to save the memories of their year together. Emery completing 35 years of teaching. will retire at the end of this year Mtt HjHub the boys and girls. Her creative food presentations are a constant enjoyment and surprise. ICCO, mz -- aiitorvemCit.com or call the Vernal Express at 789-351- 1. C |