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Show Valley View News, February 1 4, 1 980, Page 4 Education Western Hills: Sait Lake City MayorSpeaks Jo Children KFARNS- - The scene was the assembly room of Western Hills Elementary School and students from grades K through 6 were anxiously awaiting the start of a very special Founders Monday Day program, morning the 11th of Fein uaiy What made the occasion so exciting was that Salt Lake Citys Mayor, Ted Wilson, was to speak to the students Following the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Principal William Mansell, Mrs Hairis from the PTA reminded the children that Kearns representative on the Granite School District stands next to Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson as William Man sell, principal of Western Hills Elementary school poses on the right. The Mayor spoke to the students during a special Founders Day program. RICHARD ANDRUS, Board, Elementary their Reflections Contest from Dec 18 Jan 25th The theme was Behind the Gates of The winners Tomorrow will be announced and will receive their awards at our Founders Day PTA Meeting on Feb 13, 1980 at 7 p m Also, at the PTA meeting we will present our past president, Barbara Smith, with a gift to the School m her name of The names the Reflections winners are as follows Kindergarten 1st place- - Dandy Carrie Ann Jacobs, 3rn Brian Jackson, 2nd place Ryan Butterfield, 3rd place Jared McCallen Honorable Mention, Todd Mills First Grade 1st place Heidi Jones ; 2nd place John Jacobs, 3rd place- Amy Neilsen Honorable place Sandra Jones H M Christine West Fourth Giadc -- 1st pine Brandee Bowen 2nci pi icc Monte Searle, 3rd place Heather Marks H M Tiffany Dancie Charles Sandusky Second Grade 1st place Lisa M Dias, 2nd place Kimberly Carlson, 3rd place Heather Maughan Honorable Mention Jimmy Cottrell Third Grade 1st place 2nd Old Flag 1 1 . AAonday was then sung by the d This followed the presentation of an American flag to Mr. The Mayor felt that one oi the best definitions of patriotism was the con tribution one makes to his school and home Thank you for all you vc done to make this a great continued the school, Mayor I hear that this is one of the best schools in Utah This Land as colorful slides illustrating the words were flashed on a screen This memorable Founders Day program concluded with the choir singing Let There The choir sang is Your Land Be Peace on Earth located at 4820 W. in Keams to serve the West boarded windows have since been replaced by attractive The Valley. metal shadess The new addition will provide two more offices for staff. THE CHILDREN'S CENTER is Fifth Giade 1st place Ten Millet 2nd plate Cindj Duncan, 3rd plate Heat net Mention Greg Taylor, Grand Western Hills Elementary School this past Mondaa, February What patriotism should mean to you is doing what your parents tell you to, began Mayor W'llson as he talked to the students He went on to relate a heroic act performed by a mere 13 year old boy at the battle of Gettsyburg be teachers in charge of the five fifth grades are Mrs Carol Altig, Miss Kayleen also-serve- 140 third choir '1 Giover, Mrs Mary Alvarez, Miss Gern Speirs who as pianist, and conductor, Mr Victor White. The children sang a humber of songs throughout the program They began with the song Youre a grade students comprise this choir of fine voices Thy sang selections throughout the Founders Day program t APROXIMATELY Im a Yankee Doddle The curtains parted and approximately 140 third were students grade assembled on the stage in one large, coloiful, choir. Reflections Contest Winners Announced Truman Reciting a poem were Synthia Sanchez, Ricky Green, and Doug Berg while Russ Gittens and Trina Cazier held American flags their Reflections contest entries are due by the 25th of February Truman Elementary: School held Mansell by Mrs Harris from the PTA a Vanleuwen HM Tutktr Melvin J SIXTH Giade--1s- i t Corinna Freimann place, Mike West, 3id place 2nd pi uf Van Nguyen H M Doreane Sanduskv place $' KFiAliNS A child who docs not smile when happy, uy when hurt, wont talk or look at you, who is always angry, or who sits alone in a world of his own is the kind of ( Inld The Childrens Center may be able to help 'lhe Childrens Center, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! located at 5242 S 4820 W in Keai ns, opened its doors on October 24, 1975 to help those in need in the West Valley Since 1962 The Childrens C enter has been in operation with a building near the University Hospital Under the expert guidance of Executive Duector Agnes M Plenk, Ph D , the two centers are striving to help those children, from the ages of two to approximately five years learn how to adjust and cope m todays world The Kearns Center is directed by Paul F Dalrymple, ( lincial Social W orker ho At e They The Center is a non profit, private, United Way Agency who provides services Come in ond meet Jim Brody through ari angements, - CLEARANCE SPECIAL IN PROGRESS payments, contractual thn d party private con- tributions, and grants from foundations According to Ann Conder, Volunteer Coordinator, we can always use volunteers Anyone who loves children is most welcome They appeal to anyone who could devote a few hours to assist the therapists wuth their work They would particularly appreciate having some men helping so that the childien can be around some male models instead of it being almost an environment What Do They Do? The center has set up three hour sessions in a classroom-pla- vironment y group that will enac- commodate up to 32 childi en in four separate rooms They are under the guidance of trained social worker-therapist- s and a volunteer helper A child is placed in the group that could best serve his particular needs Emotional age is the guideline used instead of chronological age The children have play time outdoors as w'eather permits, rest time, snack time, and are encouraged to learn various academic as well as motor skills The Center sti esses that thei e is no single recipe for helping the disturbed child Each family needs personalized help They do use the FYitz Redls Lifespace interview technique, a lot of positive outreach, both verbal and physical, and appropriate modeling The Childien s Center also operates a group home that is a live in facility for seven The average preschoolers stay in the Group Home is six months Counseling for parents of all childien in treatment is encouraged and arranged The Center also offers parenting skill classes, special classes for teenage mothers and parents of gifted children Speech Therapy for those children in the program is also offered where indicated Consultation services are available to day care center and nursery schools Also if an assessment is desireable. that can be arranged for children of all ages Who Needs Help? If a parent is baffled, discouraged, confused, and fearful about his childs behavior then he may seek assistance from the Center All children behave in unorthodox ways at times but if a child does it most of the time and for a long time that child needs help Not all children brought to the Center are admitted A careful assessment is conducted to see what would be the best for that particular child As one of the Centers brochures states, "We like to assess children for their individual strengths rather than lumping them into diagnostic categories The average stay for day treatment is 11 months It is believed that approximately 85 per cent of the children are then ready to enter regular classrooms in public schools, day care centers and nursery schools Center Staff The Kearns Center is directed Paul F by Dalrymple Social Workers assisting him are Sandy Stevens, Jim Wetzel, and Lorri Cohen who also serves as a secretary Johanna McManemim, Ph D is their Psychology Resident and MA, is a Betty Robertson, Psychology Intern The office is managed by Kathie Hedm Completing the team are many volunteers who give of their time to help these ' deserving children Book Sale The Annual Childrens Center Book Sale will be held on March 26, 27, 28, and 29 m the Cottonwood Mall Book donations ,are urgently sought for the sale Your donations can be picked up Call Ann Conder at arrangements 966-425- 1 to - Kimso'ramir for shopping at OF OHIO ' ivaueviFEURimEUi 3601 So. 2700 W., Granger THE SUPER CHEESE MARKET t Therapist, directs the painting efforts of one young child at The Children's Center. LYNNETTE LANG, permits this piece of play equipment is being used The Children's Center. children at by WHEN THE WEATHER make |
