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Show 2D Lakeside Review North, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1983 Students Show Off Methods Possible to Miss Get Confused Dear Bonnie, My son. was getting As in ninth grade algebra until all of a sudden he got a D last quarter.; Were still in shock but we dont know enough about algebra to help him. How can a child get As and suddenly a D??? My husband thinks hes just goofing off and we should be tougher on him to pay attention in class. The ? teacher says Twelve sixth grade students representing Columbia and Lay-to- n elementary schools were on hand at the Davis School District office in Farmington on Oct. 3, demonstrating the techniques of an opened end discussion. The purpose of this discussion was to give the students an opportunity to freely express their individual opinions, concerns, and attitudes in a controlled situation. Students watched a film entitled, All Bottled Up, which emphasized the coping skills a child must use when dealing in a family situation that involves an alcoholic member. At the conclusion of the film, students responded to comments offered by over seventy faculty members and administrators., For more than 40 minutes, these students exhibited the poise and grace of experienced extemporaneous speakers. They did such a great job, that several members of the audience were convinced that the students had been primed for the occassion. Sixth graders from Columbia taking part in this discussion were Travis Hill, Trent Nelson, Brent Smith, Martha Thompson, Stacey Willey and Jamie Ingram. Faculty member, Jeanine Bosch, along with Bev Nelson and Verna Willey accompanied the stud-neto Farmington. Students from Layton Elementary who participated in the demonstration were Emma Dibble, Christi Anderson, Diane Knowles, Mike Kemski, Bryce Gardner, and Paul Iverson. Their teacher, Randy Layton, was also present. Several workshops and discussion sessions are being planned for the future in conjunction with the drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse programs, sponsored by the Davis County his home- - V work and test grades 4 . h a v e.i dropped way down (obviously!). My son says that lately he just doesnt get it. Is that As and then one day just not understand it? Well try whatev- er you say because right now were stuck! ROY HIGH varsity cheerleading squad has been named national cheerleading champion for the state of Utah after competing with other schools from throughout the state. Pending school board approval, Roy will try for the national title in Anaheim, Calif., in February. Last year, the Roy cheerleaders took third place. Members of the squad are (from top, from left) Kim Karren, Penny Porter, Jeanie Raymond, Kim ders, Leslie LeFevre, Trudy Davis, iChristy Anderson, Becky Baird, Corrie Bailey, Lori Miller, Tamara Woods, Dana Hupp. . Confused Dear "Confused, An A student, in any grade, does not usually start goofing off and getting Ds. Before going on, I would like to make at least five assumptions. If any of these are NOT true, there would be an entirely different slant on your sons situation. I will assume that: 1. In his other subjects, he was and still is doing well. 2. He has not been experie-mentin- g with drugs. 3. He had not been cheating to get the As. 4. He has not been ill recently. 5. He has had no major emotional traumas lately. In algebra it is entirely possi- - mid-wa- concentrated catch-u- p. tutor said he should have certain tests through the school, so I signed the papers and he was tested. After all that, the school told me it was emotional problems and they were going to send a social worker to my home! What a waste of taxpayers money-mi- ne included! All I wanted was that my son learn his math, and they have sent me on this ridiculous wild goose chase. I told them I would have no social worker in my home and cancelled the tutor. As far as I am concerned, they are wasting my tax money on red tape! Disgusted Dear Disgusted, Sorry, Mom, but this sounds more like a case of parental embarrassment than concern for Johnny! Obviously your son teachhas a serious problem-h- is er saw it, his tutor saw it and the tests must have shown something seriously amiss. Your son could have been referred to a variety of different learning situations had the test results indicated different needs. You want your son to have help, but only the help you choose rather than what he needs. Do your children have problems in school? Questions for Bonnie Smith may be sent to her at the Lakeside Review, 2146 N. Main, 526, Layton, Utah, The longer you wait, the farther behind he may get, so check it out . as soon as possible! Let me know how it goes! Dear Bonnie, My junior high son was doing very poorly in math. "His teacher1' said he just sat in class and perhaps a tutor could help, so I 84041. Layton Honor Society Elects Association. These workshops will be geared toward all elementary school age children. A very active LAYTON the of National Honor chapter Society has much to offer Lay-to- n High and its students, according to the new president of the chapter, Lori Copperman. She said that already this year the 48 members of the Layton High chapter have donated many hours of service at school and PTA functions and many more projects are in the planning stages. The Honor society members are especially proud of a large painting of a Lancer, the school symbol, which they commissioned from Steve Egan, an art teacher at the school. The painting was recently hung on the south wall of the foyer in the new school addition. The painting was a tion of three years of effort by members of the NHS at Layton High. The 1981-8- 2 members com- Wasatch Plans Fair CLEARFIELD The Wa- -' satch Elementary School PTA is' planning a book fair on Nov. 8 from 1:30 to 5 through Nov. p.m. in a mobile classroom at the school. To be sold will be new books, Christmas gifts, posters and jewelry. The fair will be held during parent-teachconferences and the children will be dismissed at 1:45 p.m. on those days. The fair will also be open on Election Day, Nov. 8. 1 1 er Baptists Begin Study Course - BOUNTIFUL The First Southern Baptist Church 240 W. 1500 S., is starting a study in Revelation using taped messages by Herbert Ehrenstein. Pastor Ike Jorgensen is heading this study during the adult Sunday school class 9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning. work during the quarter and the remainder of the year. For exy in algebra books ample, there is often an entire chapter on factoring equations different ways. If factoring is not completely learned it would be extremely difficult to survive the chapters after it On adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing equations, as this generally requires factoring! I would recommend finding a teacher or tutor who can backtrack in algebra until he finds the missing link(s), then can teach the material to fill in the (as necessary) gaps, then all material up to where the student currently should be in the book. Find someone who not only knows the material but can explain it clearly (perhaps even his algebra teacher could do it after school). Such a person could tell you if this diagnosis is incorrect, but from what you have told me, I strongly suspect that your son needs some short-terch re- - .4 got him a tutor. The ble to miss an important concept that was essential for further . SMITH ts Mental Health Chalk Line mu v X'Vi i r ,y You lifted that heavy box at work without using your legs...and you fell to your knees with pain. ON INJURY! Todays injury could be tomorrows serious problem. Like spinal arthritis or disc damage. So, any time you hurt your neck or back at work, first report the Injury, then see Dr. Burns at the burns Chiropractic Clinic. Dr. Burns accepts all industrial insurance and payments in full. missioned the painting, the 1982-8- 3 members funded a frame for it, and the members HONOR SOCIETY officers at Layton High are (from left) Lori Copperman, president; Karen Graham, secretary,' and Angie Holmes, vice president. from this year arranged to have it hung and a plaque made and inscribed. New officers for the 1983-8- 4 class year are Lori Copperman, president; Angie Holmes, vice president; Karen Graham, secre- - - tary; Jill House, recorder; Jeri Miyawaki, publicity; Cindy Flint, historian, and Carol business manager. Potential new members for the NHS will be considered for election to the society at the se t THE JOB Pi-era- y, SPECIALIZING IN ON THE JOB INJURIES mesters end and those interested in joining will be considered on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. Anyone interested can contact one of the officers for more information. I |