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Show IMHII 9B WEST VALLEY VIEW Thursday, Apr 23, Gift Of Learning Provided IW 1981 By Patrons Volunteers Give Precious Present At Pioneer Elementary ferenceinher room. by Olga Milius KEARNS. so neat Itss just to be among young children again, and so gratifying to see them learn. Im sure if anyone would just give it a try, theyd love it, commented Maxine Angus, volunteer at Pioneer elementary. PTA organizations and schools throughout the Granite district are finding volunteer help in the classroom extreme- - We work together for the growth and advancement of the childshe remarked. ren, There is seldom time for a teacher to give individual attention to every student needing help, and the volunteers fill that need. Mrs. Angus is one of the volunteers in Mrs. Durans room, and she is just great, said the teacher. I always wanted to help children learn to while, most would thoroughly enjoy volunteering. Maxine is a tremendous help, said Mrs. Duran, and so are my other volunteers. Junior high students visit her room twice a week to help as part of a class project. The students help with preparation of materials, cut out letters and pictures, cut stencils and read one-to-on- e with the children, she said. One of my girls lives removed from the she said. Its great to be back in the educational system as a volunteer. I enjoy working with the children and also get a chance to catch up on my field and see the school, advancements that have been made, she said. Volunteers at Pioneer have their pictures placed in the school foyer so that students can recognize them and they are considered a real part of the school program, said Mr. Bateman. Faye Benson, Whittier elementary kindergarten teacher, also has praise for the volunteer program. I have parents helping in my room just about every day, in one she way or another, said. Parents bring their own personality and interests into the classroom, opening up the world to the children, she said. Parents also see what the teacher is teaching and how, and that alleviates problems with parent-teache- com- r munication, she commented. She finds the program is also good for the stu- In Granger Parents visit her room, not only to help with reading or other subjects, but to share their world of work and interests with students. They talk to the class dents. Surprisingly enough, children like to share their parents with their classmates, she said. about their careers, about cooking, art work, Cleanup Is Planned At Westvale or anything else of interest. They share their ethnic backgrounds. Students seem to develop new love and caring as they share their parents with their teacher and other children, she said. PTA officers and parents and volunteers meeting in the Granite districts Nuts, Bolts and Ice Cream workshop on Jan. 13, discussed volunteers in the schools at length, and found enthusiasm for the program coming from both teachers and the volunteers themselves. Its a tremendous asset to a school to have a good volunteer group. Wed certainly like to encourage anyone with a little time to offer their services and discover the personal satisfaction these volunteers enjoy, said Joan Palmer, who is PTA Chairman of district volunteer services. GRANGER. The annual spring cleanup at Westvale Presbyterian church will be held Saturday. Preceding the cleanup activities, a breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m., with Dick McConnell as chef. The meal will be available at a nominal cost. The cleaning of the church yard will continue through the day. Sunday school will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, with classes for nursery through adult. During church at 11 oclock the main sermon theme will be - Is Resurrection The There More? message for children -- will be We Go Fishing. The sanctuary choir, directed by Barbara McConnell, will sing The Empty Tomb. READING . . . Cossidi Casey gets assistant from volunteer Maxine Angus in program at Pioneer elementary. TDu Pflmgj!! SPARTAN THIS ONE . . . Sixth grade teacher Pat Tucker and volunteer Marlene Nielsen look over student assignment at Pioneer elementary. ly helpful to both teacher and students and are opening the way for volunteers of all ages who can spare an hour, a week, or day to find the satisfactions of such service. The volunteer program at Pioneer, typical of many in granite district, involves people from junior high age to senior citizens. Beverly Bateman, PTA volunteer chairman, said most of her volunteers made a commitment at the beginning of the school year to help until Christmas, but most have expressed their enjoyment of the work and are staying on through the remainder of the school year. Some come two or three times a week; some five days a week. They help in the classrooms, in the media center and some who are housebound offer to do typing or paper work at home. All are greatly appreciated by the teachers they help, she said. Jennie Duran, second grade teacher at Pioneer, said the volunteers make a great dif- - Play Is KEARNS. Members of the Kearns region exceptional Mutual at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) in the Kearns Central stake center, 4575 W. Mormon, 5415 South. The play, written by Eva Barton, is the story of a family introducing the church to a boy. Music was written by Jeannine Jacobs Brady. Rhonda Menlove is directing the time pro- duction, with Julie Trafelet as assistant director and scenery by Gam Milar. Lead roles will be played by Bob Warner as Dad; James Fran-coas Tom; Rhonda Holtz, Sally; Julie Trafelet, Holly; Kelly Blake, John; Carol Gillette, Betty and Jay . m Higbee, Bill. About 25 members of the group, ranging in age from 12 on up, will participate in the chorus. Admission is free. SALT LAKE. A film animation workshop for youngsters age will be held here Saturday. The Salt Lake Art Center School will sponsor the affair from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Salt Lake 10-1- will present the musical play Gee, Its Great To Be A er was very limited after my husband and I retired. We had so many things we wanted to do, so when I was approached about volunteering I was very wary. I first said I would go m once or twice a week for a couple of hours. But soon I found I was enjoying myself so much I began going in every day and staying longer, 2'6 to 3 hours each time. "I said Id do it until Christmas, but when the holidays came I found I didnt want to quit, so Im still going in as often as I can, and enjoying it very much. I just dont want to stop, she declared. The change came when she realized she had quite a lot to learn about helping the children, and twice a week just wasnt enough. I knew some children needed the extra help I could give them and seeing their faces light up as they do learn to read is such a thrill, she explained. Senior citizens are busy people, remarked Mrs. Angus, but she feels that if they would just try it for a short My Workshop On Animation Is Set Saturday Offered In Kearns non-memb- read said Mrs. Angus. 6 -- Art Center, 20 So. West Temple. Susan Elmore will focus instruction on the process of making pixillation 3D and cell animation. Students will become familiar with camera operation, tripods, lights, film splicers, projectors and how to develop film and will produce films of their own design. Registration is $18 which includes all materials and equipTo register ment. those interested may in the area so many of the children know her and they relate well. The girls help the students in many ways, and the program also helps the girls by exposing them to classroom life if they are interested in a teaching career, she pointed out. While Mrs. Duran is busy with a reading group, a volunteer is available for help for any child who needs it. Or Mrs. Angus may take a child who needs to develop fluency apart and read with them a book, helping them to develop speed and accuracy in reading. You can see tremendous growth in children when they get the individual help they need, observed the teacher. Linda Holdaway, another volunteer at Pioneer, has children of her own in school. I have had special education training and used to be a teacher for the deaf and I felt POOLS Now jj rii i cw b " Great 110 W. The Time To Get The Pool You've Been Dreaming Of. Invest In Something Add Value To Your Home And Give You Endless Hours Of Enjoy . . . yThat vesf A Pool. We've Got A Great Selection Of Above Ground And Built In Pools. Come On . . .Take The Plunge! Is Will j wmflDia Pti. Selection Of Toys, Accessories And Chemicals 9400 S. 561-429- L First Security presents the checking card that costs nothing to own or use. Good wherever Visa is welcome worldwide. 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