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Show 4 MARCH 30, 1983 EQUD? By TOM BUSSELBERG - BOUNTIFUL Salt Lake City School District has been blessed with a number of half-emp- ty schools, over the years. IN FACT, over the past 20 years, its enrollment has nearly halved, and 26 schools have been closed. This year, though, the trend was re- versed. Its reversed to the point the district is no longer opening its doors freely to students from other districts, including Davis. Salt Lake offers an alterna- tive gifted program, called EQUIP, that involves some Davis students, including a son of Carolyn Zaugg of Bountiful. As a parent with a child in the program, she volunteers at least three hours weekly- -a AS SHE explains it, the classes generally arent any smaller than in regular classrooms-- 25 students is common. And in the home base or homeroom-type classes, up to 45 students are enrolled. But in many classes, such as reading, for example, the students are divided into small groups by ability, overseen by paid teachers as well as parents, in many instances. AS SHE explains it, the program includes about 150 students in three different forms or levels, including those in kindergarten-grad- e 2 in form one, grades approximately, and form three genh erally graders. Grade 6th-7t- levels dont hold the same weight as traditional so that varies. schools Students are grouped by reading ability - and that brings together 2nd graders and in large part secret to success for the -- program. with 6th graders, tor some activities. It doesnt necessarily mean they play together after school but they may interact during school hours and can often be seen making up the soccer together all grade levels. team-bring- ing EQUIP offers a learning home for many youngsters who felt out of place before, who were beset with the stereotype that was described at the start of the article at left. In EQUIP, even if a youngster isnt great at baseball, for example, he can find a friend who not only shares the baseball game but with whom he can discuss topics that generally bore other youngsters, Mrs. Zaugg says. Having grown from classroom to many, with students housed at Lowell Elementary in the Avenues to Central City Mulit- - purpose Center near downtown, students are exposed, except for those in the lowest grades, to at least a couple different teachers daily within the program. The students at Central City, in form three, or the setjunior or senior high-typ- e ting, change classes more often. SPEAKING of her own son, recalling when he was a 4th grader, Mrs. Zaugg says that despite having a teacher she considers one of the best, he dreaded school, was getting g grades and didn't want to return to school. Now as a 6th grader, hes doing algebra. near-failin- Gifted youngsters are given direction in their learning to a more creative vent, often-timeshe says, beyond the normal reading an assignment and then being asked to s, Sounds Like Greet But The Program for Gifted and Talented. WHEN SOME people think of a person called gifted, they picture a thin, bespectacled young man, curled up in the comer of a library , head buried in a book, setting his eyes on food long enough just to grab the bare essentials of food to survive and then go back to I'i ON APRIL 21 the annual Governors will be held at the Golden Years Center in Bountiful. This is a chance for all the senior citizens of the community to make their concerns known, so that later in the year they can be presented to the Governor. Please plan to support us and attend. Transportation will be available. On April 28 and 29 will be butter and cheese distribution dates. Please remember: 1. YOU MUST have identification to prove your age and residence. MENUS FOR the week of April 4 will include: Monday, April 4, roast turkey, whipped potatoes and carrot rings, chilled aprigravy, jello salad and milk. cots, rolls TUESDAY, April 5, pizzans, spring salad buttered com, choice of fruit, chocolate chip cookie and milk. potatoes-cheesWednesday, April 6, weiner boats buttered green beans, cracked wheat rolls milk. cherry tarts e, THURSDAY, April 7, fried chicken, whipped potatoes cooked cabbage, carrot curls, hot rolls milk. white cake pineapple sauce Friday, April 8, Turkey noddle soup, scone of fruit, fresh fruit, milk. tossed salad BE SURE to call the center the day before to make reservations. 4 social security number avail- able. We are enjoying such good crowds for lunch these days at the Silver Age. To all the new senior citizens who have pm QW Prime Executive Office Space LEASE Bountiful and Ogden Centrally located between In Davis Schools Credit Union Building Easy Access off Exquisite Decor 2400 sq. feet For more information call Neal Davis 451-506- 4 Between 9:00 a.m.-5:3- 0 Academy. Claiming p.m. Bingo Bucks this week are Jennie Falcone, front, with Misty Aranda, 6; back, Becky Riddenhoff and Debbie Aranda with 3 month old J.D. BINGO CHAMPS Kaysville Mem HllO, tor held Mrs. Belva Provost of Fruit Heights City and Mrs. Linda Ross of Kaysville City in Farmington on Monday, March 21. Mrs. Virginia Creer of Idaho Falls, Ida., has been visiting at the home of her sister Mr. and stranger! Mrs. James Rasmussen the past weeks. She also visited in Farmington with her mother, whatwhere questions about your new conattended the ference for the Utah Municipal Clerks Association held in St. George last weekend. Its a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Randy Malan of San Diego, Calif. She arrived on March 4 weighing 8 lb. 2 oz. and is their fourth child. Mrs. Malan was the former Christine Rasmussen of Kaysville. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. James Rasmussen, Kaysville; Mr. and Mrs. Lex Malan of San Diego, Calif. David Cook who was one year old. grandmother. Mrs. Edith Sheffield spent Sunday in Layton as a dinner guest of her son Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sheffield and family. Sherman Cloward returned home after spending the past two weeks in England and Germany on a government business trip. Steven and Gwen Sartor attended the funeral service of his mother, Mrs. Grace B. Sar Ralph Layton of Kaysville and his daughter Barbara Lee of Clearfield returned from a tnp to Las Vegas, Nev. where they attended the funeral of Mr. Laytons granddaughter, Amy Dianne Layton, who was 6 months old, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Layton. Mr. and Mrs. Don Edwards spent Wednesday in Provo where they visited with his sister Mrs. Janice Wamick who is seriously ill. mid-wint- Searching for answers to By and go. Representative, it's my job to help you get over the hu rdles of being a newcomer. By bringing you some useful gifts. Community info. Advice on reliable businesses in your new neighborhood. And more. A WELCOME WAGON call should be one of the very first nice things to happen when you're new here. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Bowman were guests Monday evening of their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Cook for the birthday of them grandson, Bonnie Sharon DIVINITY EASTER EGG the way... Have a great Easter! Fran Brown & Co. Hair Styling Salons Kaysville 'Clearfield A G Layton w Personalized while you wait April 1st and 2nd a f 2 14 oz. Chocolate Covered Va,ue! FtesMEteautiful Gift Box JUMBO SIZE i mcr-vi- Fort Ubio 9-- 9 Ivory Day $1 .59 (2.99 Value) I7AIC1 i cl4b& iiijv Center exit! Open (4 oz.) in Layton, 544-347- 3 9 to 7 Sundays those who As WELCOME WAGON 544-447544-036- 3 0 Toss with curling all city? Mrs. Wallace Hight and with her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bain. perm. . . iron , com-par- with the Davis Big Curl JL CL BRAWN STARK this week, inThree north county youngsters are celebrated as cluding Emily Diane Allred, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Von Allred of 1478 W. 1700 S. in Syracuse, who celebrates Saturday; Cedric K. Chun, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Chun of 1808 N. Mathew Drive in Layton. March 11 and Braun Stark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bemie Stark of 470 W. 1875 N. in Layton, who celebrated last Friday. dur- Mrs. Wallace Hight of Farmington is the great- 546-220- ,, a pin O r-- Happy Birthday ITS AN alternative, she notes, and it augmented in the Salt Lake District by the ing school and after-hour- s Horizons program that CEDRIC K. CHUN joined our family in recent weeks, we thank you and we love having you with us. 3. YOU MUST pick up and sign for cheese and butter in 5. YOU MUST have your EMILY DIANE ALLRED It.'. J , s, ground, seeing it grow from the one classroom five or six years ago to a program that may have to be moved to another school. ON TOP One small boy came up with this defense of his poor report care: I was the highest of all the kids who failed. 2. You must be over 60 and live in Kaysville, Fruit Heights or Farmington. person. 4. If you are confined to your home with serious physical problems and cannot pick up your cheese and butter, you 1 by noon on April 25 for must call the Silver Age, home delivery. getting the program off the is IV , 546-220- 1. Blood pressure checks are held at the center the first Thursday of each month at 10:45. This is a marvelous service for those who may need it. f 4mifejj, Ifs Not April Events Planned For Srs. A REMINDER to all senior citizens, Income tax assistance is still available at the Silver Age Center in Kaysville now through April 14 on each Thursday. If you need this assistance, please call for an appointment at in general academics although that may be changed, she says, adding that Elizabeth Jameson has been most instrumental in implemented. TWO VOLUNTEER parent coordinators assist in gaining input from parents and students, parent groups and PTA council officers to identify courses desired. Carolyn Zaugg oversees it in the south and Edrice Christensen in the north. The Davis Academy is set up in line with board of education-approve- d goals to increase parent and community involvement; education programs, use volunteers to support alternative study programs, make more use of district facilities and strengthen and support all areas of the curriculum including writing, languages and computer literacy. LOOKING TO the future, Dr. Wilson points to several areas of concern: assuring quality instruction; closer coordination with community school schedules, announcements and publicity to get the word out; development of curriculum for a beginning computer sessions, each session building science course in three eight-wee- k on the other. Hell also look at ways to continue using district teachers as instructors while encouraging appropriate community people to serve as instructors. Therell also be emphasis on finding ways to e generate more student interest in math, science and leadership-typcourses. THE POSSIBILITY of eventually offering some academy courses for credit will also be studied. This could help reduce class loads in some areas in the regular school program, Dr. Wilson notes, and would also provide some flexibility for students to take additional elective courses to meet the needs of such areas as , added math and science requirements. , , ' - In addition, other programs are already in place for the gifted student, he emphasizes. One look at the Davis Academy Program, though, and that conception should fly out the window. AS EXPLAINED by Program Director Larry Wilson, aim for the program that started last fall is to offer classes throughout the district which will meet student needs for challenge-leve- l courses in general academic aptitude, more specific academic areas, creative and productive thinking, leadership, visual and performing arts and psychomotor areas. If that sounds like Greek, it translates into a range of classes currently offered from beginning computer science offered at five high schools and an elementary school, creative writing, beginning Spanish and French to theater workshop, electronics and 6th grade band. CLASSES OPERATE for one afternoon or evening a week at hours over eight weeks and are supported entirely through tuition, averaging $20. Classes are kept to 20 students with it mandated that students must be recommended by a teacher and-o- r parents and should have above average ability, creativity and task commitment. Weve structured it so its open to everyone but we try to make it challenging, Dr. Wilson said, adding that we try to avoid the label (of gifted) and build a partnership (with the regular academic program). t NOTING 480 of the just over 1,000 program participants have been trained in computer use, he calls that a milestone likely unmatched elsewhere and says hes been asked to explain the program - IN SCIENCE, for example, students perform a lot of experiments with hands-o- n microscope-type experience and in computer get knee-dee- p work, for example. Currently, students are drawn from the top 10 percent to other educators at a Utah State University conference. Were being successful in a number of subject areas-we- re getting quite a few calls and I hope to be able to continue to expand it, he continued, noting its hoped a summer program could be By TOM BUSSELBERG KAYSVILLE We all wish Patsie Seach, director of the Silver Age Center, a speedy recovery from her surgery recently at the Davis North Hospital. regurgitate, for example. 9 - Layton - Kaysville |