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Show OCTOBER 28, 1986 District studying extended school By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON Extended school day, year round school, and computerized education are all terms that members of the community have heard. Few know little about them or their role in a new pfilot program the Davis School District is developing this year, for implementation when school opens in Malls: Very interesting Assigned to a promotion at the Layton Hills Mall, I spent three full days last week in the hubbub of the modern shopping center. Three days of watching teenage boys lounging around Center Court, winking at the girls and eating ice cream cones. ..Three days of watching teenage girls meandering through cheap jewelry stores, winking at the boys and munching on cinnamon rolls... Three days of watching merchants attempting to sell their wares to swaggering youths, strolling senior citizens and bored housewives, all of whom had little intention of spending more than $1.50. Future anthropologists will record todays shopping center as the 1980's version of the public park, a place where a collection of people congregated to gawk, wink and whistle, a place to spend hours in between "The Wheel of Fortune and reruns of "Dallas. Three days in the mall... And it was there that I met a little girl. Her mother was in a clothing shop when the little girl twisted away from mothers hand and approached me in the corridor. She told me her name was Lisa and that she liked balloons. "Your mother will get you one of those balloons, I said. Those ladies over there are giving them out free at Center Court. What colors do you like the best? "Pink, she said. Is that your favorite color? "Oh, sometimes. Well, here comes your mother. The mother scampered over and apologized for the childs intrusion. But I want a balloon! pleaded the girl. This man will get me one. "Id be glad to, I said, speaking more to the exasperated mother than to Lisa. But Im sure your mother will get you one as soon as shes done inside the store." But I want this man to get me one, said the girl. Mom, youll be too long. The mother looked at me and smiled. I told her I was involved in the promotion at the mall and I was associated with the ladies handing out the balloons. Shes taken a liking to you, said the mother. If you wouldnt mind, could you walk her over and get Lisa a balloon? Ill just be a minute trying on the blouse. Bring her back here and Ill get her out of your hair. Then the mother paused and said, Lisa has had a tough time lately. I looked at Lisas plaintive smile and agreed. Okay, Lisa, I said. Lets go get you a pink balloon. The mother thanked me and whisked back into the store. As we walked to Center Court, Lisa told me her age, the name of her school and the fact that she didnt like boys. (Theyre so dirty, she said. I dont like to be dirty. Youre not dirty, are you?) And it was returning from Center Court that she told me I looked just like her father. He has a beard, too, she said. He works in Ogden. He treats me real nice, just like you do? Where is your father now? I asked. Hes working, she said. Hes always working so I dont see him a lot. Youre just like him. Several minutes later, her mother came out holding a sack. I appreciate your getting the balloon for her. Shes been a terror lately and its tough taking her shopping. I mumbled that it was difficult to take any child shopping--an- d I mentioned that she said I looked just like her father. The mothers expression changed. What did she say about her father? Well, she said he has a beard, that he works in Ogden and that hes a very nice dad. You can tell she loves her father. Yes, said the woman. Well, come on Lisa, lets go. And thank you very, very much. The girl began skipping down the corridor. Youre welcome, I said. Lisa is a nice kid. "Yes, she is, said the mother with a look of concern. But he passed theres one thing you should know. Her father--welaway last year. Like I told you, shes had a tough time of it lately. Thank you again. She walked off. I looked at my watch. Five more hours and Id be home with my own children. 1 vowed that Id give them an extra big hug. l, Chamber function successful CLEARFIELD The Clear- field Chamber of Commerce held its first Business After Hours recently. More than 60 members of the local business community met for an evening of social interaction and business networking. The event was hosted by Freeport West, which leases industrial space, and was held in the Ream High Tech Tooling facility there. Food and beverages were catered by Country Gardens. Business cards were exchanged and were also used for the door prize drawings. Bob Isakson, general manager of Ream, was on hand to explain their machining operations to the group. Chamber President Richard Quimby welcomed eleven new members to the Chamber. He also introduced City Manager Wally Baird, City Council members James Hurst and Shirley Reed, and Police Chief Darren Green. In his remarks, Quimby said that Clearfield was no longer a small community. We have almost 700 Reflex-Journ- businesses registered in Clearfield now and nearly 100 members in the Chamber. He commented on the diverse range of those businesses and said, Clearfield will continue to grow.. .the key word today is potential. We must plan the growth in the best interests of the community. Quimby also commented that the interest shown and the interaction at the first Business After Hours indicates that the Clearfield business community is ready for modern growth. George Ross, General Manager of Freeport West, said he was extremely pleased with the turnout and the opportunity to meet so many fellow business people personally. The next Chamber of Commerce function will be a luncheon at the Hill AFB NCO Club at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Vern Bergstrom of the Ogden Chamber will discuss the Military Affairs Committee. Members can make reservations by calling the chamber at 825-589- 3. al Published weekly by Clipper Publishing Co. Inc. 96 South Main, Bountiful, Utah 84010 Weekly newspaper published at Layton Utah every Tuesday, In the Interest of Davis County and colonies formed by former residents. Address all correspondence to 197 North Main Layton Utah 84041. Subscription rate: 25c per copy, $6.50 per year, mailed In county, $7.50 per year outside. John Stable, Jr. Lucille S. Stahle J. Howard Stahle Tom Haraldsen Keith Duncan OwnerPubllsher Vice President Manager Editor SportsReporter 544-913- 3 1987-8- Steven Burningham, Principal of Layton Elementary School, is the chairman of the group that has been given the challenge to more effectively use the school buildings and make the teaching process better for the students. He says the most important facet of the creative, new teaching system is what it can do for the individual child. This extended school day study when program started in 1985-8the Davis District received a grant from the Utah State Office of Education to study year round schools. The recommendation of the committee was that year round school in Davis District was not a good option at that time because it was 6, too expensive to air condition buildings. The committee suggested studying ways of using ex- isting buildings more effectively. The State Office of Education gave the Davis District another grant for 1986-8- 7 to study, find materials and consultants, and develop a program for an extended school day that could be made in 1987-8- operational Four elementary schools are participating in this pilot program. They are Layton, Sarah Jane Adams, Boulton and Knowlton.-Thesfour were selected because of large enrollments and other factors. No definite program has been developed yet. This will be a long process involving administrators. teachers and parents. Input is needed from all sources if the program will give maximum benefits to the students. The first step in developing a workable extended school day program is to look at examples already being used in Utah. Mr. Burningham says there are many. The ones nearest to Davis County are in the Weber, Alpine and Nebo Districts. Groups of educators and parents have visited these schools and will continue to visit them in order to choose the best each program has to offer. It is too early in the study process to determine how the Davis District extended day program will be structured. There will be flexibility to meet the individual needs of the participating schools. Mr. Burningham offers some possible ways the program might function. One half of the studentbody representing all grade levels would arrive at school about 8 a.m. This group would leave at about 2 p.m. A second group would arrive at about 9:30 a.m. and leave at about 3:30 p.m. The program could possibly operate with shorter lunch periods. Some of the extended school programs eliminate recesses and substitute them with high quality physical education programs. Teachers would have the op- tions of giving their students needed breaks or recesses. The extended school day would keep the basic classroom unit of about 27 students per teacher. It would allow teachers with special talents and abilities in the fields of physical education, art, music, science, and social studies to specialize and use their creative abilities to the benefit of more students. Teachers in these special areas would be responsible for more children but fewer subjects, which means less time would be needed Workshop to discuss childrens literature The use of childrens literature to help young people solve problems, understand life situations and find pleasure through reading will be the main topic of discussion in a workshop entitled Exploring Childrens Literature sions. is requested and can be accomplished by either coming to the Parent Education Resource Center or by calling sponsored by the Davis School District Parent Education Resource Center. As children travel through life, they meet many challenges. ChiJ" ' drens literature can be a valuable tool in the hands of parents as they work toward helping children meet . these challenges. The workshop will consist of two for preparation. Mr. Burningham noted that some of the programs he has observed had music and physical education classes of nearly 50 students. The young learners seemed highly motivated and the teacher was extremely talented in these special areas. Other options the pilot program will be considering are compute- of student records, test scores and achieverized management ments. This is a program now being used in Murray School District, extending the school year to allow make up time for students who have missed an excessive number of school days and for students who want or need enrichment programs. If the program is operational by 1987-8much work will have to be done. Mr. Burningham says the timetable is very tight. During 8, October and November, staff members and parents are invited to study research available in this area, and to visit schools using extended school day programs. Public meetings will be held at each school, and parents are invited and encouraged to contact school principals or Mr. Burningham to learn more about the program, and to arrange for visits to schools using the concept. Each school will have a special steering committee made up of staff members and parents. r, Mr. Burningham to the plan developed have hopes on an individual school level, so that the process of staffing can be- - , gin. This is the most difficult part of the program, Mr. Burningham believes. The logistics of getting all members of a family and all students along a certain bus route into the same shift will take work. Selecting those staff members who can make the program work is By mid-yea- another major undertaking. Teachers who work in an extended day program will possibly need special skills in the physical educa- tion, art and music areas. They will need to be creative and flexible. The physical appearance of the school will be modified to make the best use of available space. Again, public meetings will be held and questions from parents will be addressed continually. By early Spring the program will d and ready to start in be the fall of fine-tune- 1987. The present enrollment at Layton Elementary is 830. Next year Mr. Burningham projects the extended school year program can accommodate 1,000 students or more. Our main objective is to help kids. School board hears possible budget cuts Continued from page one legislature. Others were termed by the DEA as fiscally irresponsible. The teachers association concluded its position statement by saying, We believe that after close scrutiny of these choices, many will agree that the cut of two percent should not be made as recommended by the Governor and that the legislature should again review all of its revenue and expenditure options and make public education a higher priority. The 50 or more citizens who attended the Board meeting consisted of representatives from the DEA, candidates for School Board positions and many parents who are extremely concerned about the education of their children. Opinions varied widely and represented many extremes. Board member Dr. Raymond Briscoe suggested the District question the legality of allowing the governor to withhold money the legislature has appropriated. Board members decided to study the many suggestions made. Further discussion will be held at the November 4 meeting, dmg BRYANS PEOPLE An interesting look at people in Davis County sessions beginning Wednesday, Nov. 5 and continuing Nov. 12. The first evening will be devoted to discussing literature for children up to 8 years of age. The second session will deal with literature of interest to older children. The presentor for the workshops will be Vicky Steenblik. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from the University of Utah and is a mem- ber of the Childrens Literature Club in Salt Lake City. She has taught childrens literature classes for many years throughout the valley. She is married and the mother of five children. Both sessions will be held at the Parent Education Resource Center which is in the Monte Vista Center, 100 S. 200 E., Farmington. The cost of these workshops is $3 for a single session or $5 for both ses- - Hospital set to examine trick r treats In preparation for Halloween, Hospital Center McKay-De- e giving out safety and offering to charge. trick-or-tre- at is bags them free of The orange-and-blac- k plastic bags may be picked up in the hospitals emergency room or in public relations in the Dee wing. To on Halloween have them night or the next day, children must be accompanied by an adult who will sign a release noting that can detect only metallic obrelease warns adults to The jects. examine contents for other possible contaminants. The bags are made available at all Intermountain Health Care hospitals and InstaCare facilities through the sponsorship of IHC and KSL-Tand radio. Printed on the bags are the following safety tips: -- Take your treats home so your parents can inspect them. -- Dont eat treats that are not wrapped. sidewalks and crosswalks. -- Wear clothing. -- Carry a flashlight after dark. -- Bring treats in the bag to any IHC InstaCare or hospital for free safety V light-color- y. Shes Hooked on Aerobics Local public broadcasting stations dont normally produce stars--bu- t, in the case of KBYU Public Television, an aerobics program has produced local recognition. Few people know my name, but I do receive a lot of comments like Arent you the woman on television?, says Colleen Anderson, a old featured on Channel Hooked on Aerobics. Yes, she is the woman. And, yes, the program has a strong following. Ratings place Hooked on Aerobics as the program on KBYU, and the show does well in its many other syndicated markets across the United States. While Colleen is often nameless, the concept of the program is very direct. The problem with some physical fitness methods is that they tend to be rather dull, says Colleen. Sometimes, for instance, 27-ye- ar lls most-watch- people have to motivate them- selves to pursue jogging. But aerobics combines fitness with fun. You've got the music and, often, others exercising with you. That makes a substantial difference. Exercise is big business in Utah. Our citizens today are more aware of the benefits of exercise and theres a growing emphasis on diet. Unfortunately, this awareness comes at a time when the school funding crunch is affecting physical fitness programs in the schools. Its too bad--- a healthy lifestyle should begin at an early age. It did for Colleen. Raised in Calgary, Canada, her mother exercised regularly and stressed the importance of a healthy diet. Colleen later brought her interest in dance to BYU where she graduated and then accepted a position as a dance instructor. It was at this time that a BYU professor became annoyed that many televised exercise programs offered poor levels of exercise for the average viewer. Her solution, was first Hooked on Aerobics, broadcast in 1982, and, by 1984, Colleen was a regular member of the aerobics team, involved in a nine-shoper day taping and a 65 shows per year schedule. We feel as if were performing a real service, she says. Its ironic that LDS members are encouraged w COLLEEN ANDERSON by the Church to take care of their bodies, and yet they are often too busy with family and personal chores to devote much time to healthy fitness. Aerobics is appealing in that it doesnt take much time out of a day. Most women can find 30 minutes each day to begin walking or to participate in aerobics. People should start at a low level of exercise and then increase the time or the pace. You dont have to be a fanatic to be physically a woman who feels better about herself will, in turn, feel better about her life and will treat people fit--a- better. Colleen stresses that an exercise regimen should also include a healthy diet: Limited consumption of red meat, 3 balanced meals each day with items from the four basic food groups and a guarded 2-- approach to the consumption of sugars and fats. People should also watch eating or snacking, she says. Food intake in the evenning usually turns to fat unless the person exercises in the evening. When not instructing dance students at BYU or performing on television, Colleen enjoys exercise on her or a dip in the universitys swimming pool. She also is involved in handicrafts, a hobby she fits in during a busy schedule of raising her old daughter. Ill emphasize the importance of exercise and fitness to my daughter as she gets older, says Colleen. Youre never too young to become involved in fitness-an- d, at the same time, youre never too old either. late-nig- th ht |