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Show r n Mm ) CK1(L .:;Salina Elementary Welcomes New Teachers and Staff Members e !bj JoLynCamp Staff Writer Salina Elementary has three new teachers to the faculty this year. Kathy Pene will join the third grade team. Cade 'and Marissa Douglas will be teaching fourth grade and Kindergarten (respe- ctively). Kathy Pene worked at SES as an instructional assistant last year. he -- Taught second grade in Moab at Red 'Rock Elementary after receiving her C; degree through Utah State University Extension. Pene was nominated Slu- dent Teacher of the Year and was a finalist among 250 nominees. Prior to that she worked for 0 years i n a pri vale school called The Training Station. 4 'She is also a mother of seven (one deceased). Her family (w ith only one son living '"at home now) relocated to Salina when 'her husband, Ray, was hired as the new tSaiina City Manager. Of Salina, she 'says, It was a good move. 1 found the 1 people are really friendly." She praises Salina Elementary as having a very 'balanced reading program, which is 'I fundamental to children being able to learn all subjects, she explains. Cade and Marissa have been married t two years and are both natives to central Utah with Cade graduating from Richfield High and Marissa from Piute . High. Marissa got her degree from I Southern Utah University in Elemen- tary Education. While attending col- lege she worked at Head Start Pre- Sehool. Marissa expresses her enthu-- ! -- ii August 18. 1999 Salina Sun Page 9 4 siasm to be teaching and emphasics, Were glad to be out of college. ' Cade was active in sports in high , school and was awarded Baseball Player Year. He served in the Spain Las Palmas Mission for the LDS chureh. Cade proved a hard work ethic as he of the earned his degree at SUU in t wo y ears while working 35 hours per week. Both of the Douglases were on Utah CareerTeachers Scholarships while at SUU. They currently live in Auroraand plan to make their home in the North Sevier area although it is quite a sui-- ; prise to them to have ended up here. fish-- . With hobbies sueh as ing, hunting, camping and backpack - ing, they are excited to be here and living in a rural setting. Salina Elementary welcomes a new secretary and two new instructional assistants on staff as well. Sandy Jewkes is the new secretary (a hiring that Mr. Reynolds says may be a yearly thing since it seems no one can take him more than a year at a time). Sandy is married to Boyd Jew kes and resides in Aurora. She formerly worked for Dr. Barry Sorenson. The new instructional assistants are Sally Heath and Cindy Larsen. Heath has worked for Sevier School District in Food Services for nine years. She is from Aurora and is married to Terry Heath. Larsen has been a substitute at SES for two years. She, also, is from Aurora and is married to Gary Larsen. wSk .1 J& & Changes at the High School and Middle School transfers juggled Some teachers between North Sevier M iddle School and High School. Heather Torgerson who formerly taught P.E., physical science and English at the high school will nowbeteachingahalf day of girls P.E. at the middle school. She will also be the head volleyball coach' at NSHS. Sioney Myers transferred over to the high school filling Torgersons classes and taking the helm of the varsity football team as head coach. Marked enthusiasm for football and weight training has already been noted by many area parents. North Sevier Middle School hired Nolan Andersen to fill a vacancy. Andersen will be leaching Boys P.E. and Math as well as working on the 8lh grade team. Andersen just graduated from SUU. He is originally from Gunnison and is the son of Robert and Jeanette Andersen. Sports are Andersens strength, and Principal Steve Camp believes the changes in the NSMS P.E. programs will bolster the intramural program for the school. Andersen was the Intramural Staff Program Supervisor at isUU. A ndersen recently moved to Salina with his wife, Paula, and his two ch;' dren, Alexis (5) and Fisher (2). His hobbies include fishing and hunting. Kathy Pene, pictured at right, will teach third grade at Salina Elementary, along with fourth grade teacher Cade Douglas and Kindergarten teacher Marissa Free and discounted school lunch guidelines are similar to years past. Check with each school's secretarial staff to get the application if you believe your family qualifies. 101: A Few Hints for Parents Back-to-Scho- ol time is al(ARA) most here, and basking in these last day s of sum nier is all you can do to keep your cool with the fall season fast approaching. Youve got onechild starting kindergarten, one starting the sixth grade, and one entering their junior year In high school You might think that getting through the month of Atigust without going cray and broke is impossible. Have no fear. Relax and take note of the following tips on some basics. Starting a new school: Whether your family has moved oryourchild is starting junior high oreven high school for the first time, a new school can be a scary experience. Some things to do before school starts might include: - Visiting the new school. If possible, take a tour-guipreferably and see the location of your child's classes, the gymnasium, the lunchroom, etc. -- Introduce your child to their teacher(s). He or she may be there for Back-to-scho- ol ! back-to-scho- ded ' an orientation if there is one. or may be available the day before school starts. This is especially important for chil- dren starling kindergarten. Another option is to meet the principal or secretary. Any familiarface wall beacomfort on the first day in a new school. - See if there are special programs for new students. Orientations are com, mon in high schools and in some junior highs. Check out options for younger children. Starting Kindergarten: The same advice applies as when starting any new school. However, according to teacher Stephanie Perrin, there are things that your child should know before startin': kinder- - , - Their first and last name, and their parent's first and last names. - How to tie their shoes, button but- - tons, ete. - Some of the alphabet and how to count to 10 would be helpful too. A - Brush up on reading to your child and be sure they understand how to listen to a story. School Supplies: Most schools will providea list in spring for the following fall. If the child is new or in kindergarten, a list can probably be picked up at the schix)l office. Make an effort to buy what is needed and use common sense with older children (i.e. They won't be needing crayons). Watch for sales in latesummer(now !). And remember that this is only the first round of supplies that children will use. By the winter break, new supplies will be in need. A gcxxi plan is to buy doubles or triples of supplies during summer sales. You will have one less thing to worry about during your winter holiday shopping. New Clothes: Do try to buy something new for the first day of sehool. Kids will feel better and more excited about going back to school. As for shopping, lake inventory of what the child has and what still fits. Maybe they only need a pair of jeans, asweater, ora fall jacket. Decide together w hat is needed and set aside a day or evening to shop. Homework: Show consideration for and concern for a childs homework activities. Instead of being stern about doing homework, be interested yet easygoing. Do homework with your child at the kitchen table (while you do your own work or pay bills). Or cheek in on them every sooften w hile they are doing homework in their room. If necessary and with several children in the home, there may be a need to set aside a study period during the evening. Figure out everyone's schedule and post the time on a message board in the kitehen-- 7 p.m. to9p m. Sunday through Thursday. Ibrexample. No homework? Good grades can call for some free computer time, but w hen a report card tells a different story, suggest that the child read a book ir get started on a school project. The Internet: Most kids can outdo their parents in computer knowledge. So it is up to parents to keep up with current software and pay attention to w hat their kids are using the computer lor. No one can be w ith a child every time they turn on the Internet, but schools and parents often choose filtering and safety software. Take the initiative and responsibility to find out what your child's school is using and how they handle the viewing of restricted subject matter. Take the time to evaluate use of safety software in the home. Regardless of age and whether you are a parent or a child, going back to school can be an exciting, fun and scary time. There may be some tears and frustrations, but youll be more than prepared. With these tips, sending kids off to schcxil should be a breeze. Just wail until they go to college . . . UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Register now for fall classes! DISTANCE EDUCATION DONT LEAVE HOME TO GO TO SCHOOL! 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