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Show 3 The Salina Sun, Wednesday, March 15, 1989 The Salina Sun Education $? p' Vi" Fiddling You and Your Child: Success in School Around at NSHS f4 by JIM CAMPBELL Utah Education Association President iiSPt A federal publication states that American mothers on the average spend less than a half hour a day know. But if thats the seventeenth question that Stanley has asked in the last five minutes, an otherwise wonderful father might snap: Crim-in- y Stan, stop asking so many questions! Whoa. Dad. Curiosity is a beautiful characteristic in a child. That child is plainly saying, Hey, everybody, I want to learn something. talking, explaining, or reading with their children. That booklet says fathers spend less than 15 minutes. If thats all the time available, we parents should make very minute count. And that doesnt mean we should be doing all the talking. Listening to a kid is one of the finest compliments a parent can give a youngster. It says, Son, you Or it says, Susan, really do matter. things you want to talk about are important to me because you are important to me. But if we continue to read the paper, ignore the question or become irritated, this says that it doesnt pay to talk to Dad. Children usually dont ask questions to bother parents. They usually ask because they want to Socrates is recognized as one of the greatest teachers in history. He is also know for using the technique of asking questions of his students. That technique stimulates thinking. Children need to develop their thinking skills. So take a tip from Socrates: Dont just answer questions. Ask some, too, and youll be spending top value time with your kids. Brooke Anderson named National Award Winner The United Stales Achievement Academy announced recently that Brooke Anderson has been named a United States National Award Winner in Science. This award is a prestigious honor very few students can ever hope to attain. In fact, the Academy recognizes less than 10 percent of all American high school students. Brooke, who attends North Sevier Middle School, was nominated for this award by Jim Torger-soher Science teacher at NSMS. She is the daughter of Mel and Kathy Anderson, of Salina. Her grandparents are Dan and Louise Anderson, of Salina, and Ivan and Shirley Spence, of Wellsville, Utah. n, f Kent Jacobsen is directing in the North a cast of 45 singer-actor- s Sevier High School Spring Musical Fiddler on the Roof. It will be presented March 31, April 1 and 3 at 7 p.m. in the NSHS auditorium. Cost will be $2.50 per person or $10 per family. Elementary's computer lab doing great The Salina Elementary Computer Lab is in full swing, thanks to the 35 parent volunteers. Four new Apple G.S. Computers were received last week from the Sevier District Office. According to Mr. Lee Christhe tensen, computer lab serves 173 students per day. All the grades are being instructed on computer skills, and the current emphasis is on keyboarding. The Salina Elementary staff is very impressed with the professionalism and quality of instruction that the parent volunteers are providing. tests will be discussed with parents SAT science and nutrition are invited to apply for scholarships to the July 10-2- 8 Utah State University Young Scholars Program. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation to help students understand the philosophy and ethics of science and to help them choose a science career. According to Dr. Donald McMahon, assistant professor of nutrition in the USU College of Family Life, 16 students will be awarded scholarships that pay for their housing and meals plus a small weekly stipend during the three week pro matics, microbiology and genetics, which are all part of modern nutrition and food science careers. Applications are available at high schbol counselors offices or you may write Dr. McMahon, USU Dept, of Nutrition and Food Science, UMC 8700, Logan, Utah 84322, or call 750-364Applications are due May 1. 4. City Council Continued from page Councilwoman 1 Karren Glover was approved as a duly elected official to serve as alternate in the absence of Nielsen. Attorney Mike Jorgensen explained the recent bond buyout. He said that the city saved $160,000 by doing so now. Roger Barney, who wants to put cement benches throughout Salina, is to get approval from the Council on where the benches will be placed. The benches will not cost the city anything - but will contain advertising of various products. Councilman Jack Learning presented 32 business licenses for approval. Councilman Kim Robinson said that Redmond wants Salina to take care of its dog control. The Council will investigate and further discussion will be held at future News from NS High Kami Mickelsen Among the events planned at North Sevier High School this week are the following: FFA Sweetheart Contest, March 20. vacation will be March 23, 24, making a nice long weekend for your Easter vacation. The end of the third term will be March 22. Parents should have receive mid-terreports in the mail. If they have not, they should contact the school. Plans are no w underway for the Junior Prom that will be held April 15. Looking ahead. Seniors will be bidding a fond farewell to North Sevier High, of May 25th. m DUP to meet The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, Pahvant Camp, will hold their meeting on Thursday, March 16, at the Senior Citizens Center. Any women who are interested in learning of their pioneer heritage is invited to attend these informative meetings. Supplies Carpet-Swee- p Last picks up messes fast! Lightweight, compact with steel design, cushion bumper 23 QUANTITIES LIMITED Valley Furniture Main - Gunnison Robinson told the Council that the lights at the Salina Firehouse are very expensive, and suggested that all of the lights in the building be changed to fluorescent. A project to install heater units will be investigated and see if there is enough money in the budget to carry out that project Robinson said that 258 dog licenses have been sold in Salina to date. Officers will now begin going to check on licensing, and citations will be written on delinquent dogs. Wages and insurance for the city librarian were discussed. door-to-do- or The project of getting the its Library own phone was discussed. It was noted that it would be $76.50 to run the line; $48.50 to activate it; and about $30 per month in calls. The Council will do some thinking about the projoct and it will be discussed in the future. Councilwoman Karren Glover will do some checking to see if the information booth on city property. If it is no longer needed, the council will see if it can be removed so that the sprinkling system can be installed for the City Hall lawn. Seventh Grade Electrical Christy Mickelsen, 1st; Mike Peterson, 2nd; Jason Bosshardt, 3rd. Award of Merit - Wendy DcMille, Sarah Mason and Dana Jones. 8TH Grade Electrical Patrick Coons and Daven Quambcrg, tic for 1st; Vcrlenc DcMille, 2nd; Justin Nielson, 3rd. Award of Merit - Dustin Deaton, Kent Hales, Danny Wilkins, Lisa Brown, Alisa Bastian. -- North Sevier Middle School presented its annual Science Fair on March 7, 1989, with Mr. Jim Torgerson, as advisor. Winners are as follows: Life Science - Candace Mason, 1 st; Audrey Hales, 2nd; Sara Peterson, 3rd. Awards of Merit - Stephanie Pickett, Brooke Anderson, and Brenda Coates. Earth Science - Angela Freeman, 1st; Kyle Rosquist, 2nd; Corina Hyatt, 3rd. Awards of Merit, Amber Erdci and Ann BosshardL Space and Physical Science - Mike Forbush, 1st; Jason Hcnrie, 2nd; Jeramiah Forbush, 3rd. Award of Merit, Becky Hales and Richard Jorgenson. Sixth Grade Electrical - Sara Frame, 1st; Jarcn Yardlcy, 2nd; AmbcrTrappandCodyBraithwaite, tie for 3rd. Award of Merit, Jessica Heaps, Jason Yardlcy. -- Teachers to attend sessions Salina Elementary Schools be attending weekly will faculty ceive $500 in cash; 2nd and 3rd inservice sessions that will aid them place winners will each receive $100. in learning, improving and masterFor more information call ing the instructional process. The CARE-Uta- h Writing Competition, ten weekly sessions will be taught 661 South, 200 East, Salt Lake City, by the teachers themselves, accord84111. ing to Principal Will Jolley. Courses Entries must be postmarked include such varied subjects as Planby April 3, 1989. computer ning and lab, first aid, concern for others, and Cognitive levels. The big test day for Utah's Senior Class The big test day is coming soon for a lot of high school seniors in every part of Utah. the American College test, or ACT as its usually called. This is the test that most Utah students must take before entering college. Thats because its the test that most colleges in this part of the country require. Students headed for Harvard and other Eastern institutions usually take the SAT test All students take the ACT test on the same day, and the next test date is April 15. Students usually take the test at the high school they attend, and theres a fee of $20. How does a high school student prepare for this test? Some schools offer selfassist programs, which give students a feel for the kind of questions they 11 Its challenged Senator Orrin Hatch, recently. There is a shortage of science and engineering graduIf ates in America, Hatch said. there is no significant increase, this nation may not be able to meet the biggest challenge of the 2 1 st century successfully. The shortage, according to Hatch, is projected to occur in different field and in many parts of the country, and will likely become evident in the 1990s, and will affect other areas as soon as the year 2000. The number of bachelors degrees held in science and engineering in EMPIRE Natural APPLIANCES This is a totally self contained Wall Furnance opens the test material, according to the counselor. Last year, 15,012 Utah students took the ACT test, and about 1,000 took the SAT test, according to Dr. David Nelson, director of evaluation and assessment for the State Office of Education. About 80 percent of Utah s high school students indicate they intend to enter college after graduation. sity of Utah and Utah State University, Hatch said. USUs engineering graduates have the highest starting salaries of any graduate receiving bachelors dressed from the school. While 100 of Utahs engineering grads find employment, the number of graduates currently needs to be increased by at least ten percent to fill the jobs still waiting. as HEATING that menace is for a student to become aware of what to expect when he or she sits down on April 15 and 1996 will fall short of demand by 45,000. By the year 2010 the shortfall will be 700,000. In Utah there are now 3,400 students enrolled in the states two engineering programs at the Univer ( COMFORT face on April 15. Some community schools and commercial firms offer classes on taking the test. Shirley Andersen, a counselor at Salt Lake Citys West High, says the most effective kind of preparation for a student may be the reduction of test anxiety. And the best way to reduce America needs more math students Americas students should take charge of this countrys future by excelling in math and science, meetings. While Science Fair sees winners Student essays wanted; cash prizes will be given Remember that Spring body of the Municipal Financing Association. OFiTHE MONTH NSMS As soon as SAT results have been returned from the company, parentteacher conferences will be set up, according to Duane Bresee, district testing coordinator. Teachers will be supplied with individual folders and copies of test results to give parents, who should keep the information for future reference. Information on the folder Brooke Anderson itself helps parents understand how to interpret the sometimes confusing and perplexing figures that make up the test results. The SAT is the Student . Achievement Test It tests the stuStudent essays on humane dent against all other students across animal research are wanted for Care the state and the nation to see how he Utahs annual contest or she compares to the achievement Three finalists will be chogram. of his or her peers. sen from Utah high school students He says students will comThe test is a good way for who write the best essays on the role pete a short laboratory research proj- the student, teachers, and parents to humane animal research has played ect with one of several professors in find areas where the student might in medical advances. addition to attending lectures and be weak and be in need of some First place winner will re exwill The workshops. program additional help. pose students to chemistry, mathe- Scholarships are ready for workshop High school juniors and seniors interested in careers in food SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS; There were many entries in the North Sevier Middle School's annual Science Fair held last week. Following are the first place winners in the various divisions: Sara Frame, 6th grade, Electrical Energy; Christy Mickelsen, 7th grade Electrical Electrical Energy; Energy; Patrick Coons and Daven Quarnberg, tied for 1st in 8th grade Earth Sciences; Mike Forbush, Candace Mason, 1st, Life Science; Angela Freeman, and Mr. Jim Space and Physical Sciences; Alecia Nielsen, Science Fair Chairperson, Torgerson, advisor. . r? -- ranging from 37.000 BTU's to 60.000 BTU's with a 2 speed ; blower. Prices starting at $697.00 Apply by March 31 to qualify for 12 APR FINANCING No down payment Upto$X)0 "Disv to Qualify aturaTCasi SAVES 425 South 100 529-399- 5 East - Salina |