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Show Page ID North Edition Lakeside Review Wednesday, January 16, 1985 Chalk Line Class Size Frustrates Teacher BONNIE SMITH peciai to the Lakeside Review Dear Bonnie, I'm tired. Im tired of being told I m not teaching when there is so little realization on the parents part of the situation their chil- dren are in. Even Wonder Worn- an or Superman could not teach effectively under some condi- tions. I want parents out there to know that I want to be an excel- lent teacher. I want to do my very best. am trying, but... I Lets have a bit of role playing with ac- tual situations from local junior highs and high schools. Youre the teacher C. 1. Art 0 students every periods, Allow 5 minutes (minimum) to 0 distribute sets of materials c!asses--35-4- period-50-min- ute 35-4- No one can take a book home because they are like gold and are needed that day; 10 minutes (minimum) to explain exactly, how and what to do; 10 minutes at the (minimum) for clean-u- p end of class. minutes gone, only Twenty-fiv- e 30 leftunless the projects are more elaborate. Anything elabo-rate takes more preparation and clean-u- p time, so really terrific projects are usually avoided, There is far less than one minute per child to provide any individ- ual help. Could you reach every child? 2. Literature almost every period. of the class should be read- ing college material, and some should be reading third grade needed Some readers. The children who strug- gle with reading cant read fast enough in class, dont understand the story and cant take the book home. Could you reach every child in every period all day? 0 3. Math classes-aga- in cannot students per period-h- alf do times tables, multiply or di- vide properly. To really reach this half, you need to put the books back into the closet for 6 months to a year and just drill the basics, In doing that, however, the kids who are ready for advanced math (who are required to take the same math class as the one who 35-4- stu- - classes-35-- 40 30 cop- dents every period-on- ly ies of the required reading text, The same 30 books must be used by every class. Since there arent quite enough books during a peri- od, some children must read one book together. are behind) learn absolutely noth- ing. Could you reach every child? Add to these actual daily situa- tions the discipline problems that occur and the fact that most teachers have to prepare two to five subjects a night, I do want to be a good teacher, I do want to help every child. I want all the students to love learning. I would give up my an- nual raise for three years to have my class sizes cut in half so I could reach and help the children who really need more whether gifted or behind, Parents, we ARE trying and we do want to teach your children. If parents can do anything to cut class sizes, perhaps our efforts would show more effective re-suits. Thanks for listening, A Frustrated Teacher Abuse Topic at Davis Drugy Alcohol KAYSVILLE Student and Parent Awareness Week dealing with problems of drug and alco- hoi abuse will kick off at 9 a.m., Monday, Jan. 28, in an assembly students at Davis High School auditorium. The weeks activities will focus dealing with the problems of chemical and physical abuse. Ac- tivities for students will continue the week and will in- elude various social events which have been designed to show that drugs and alcohol are unneces- sary ingredients for worthwhile social interaction. An Awareness Week of chemi- cal and physical abuse is being in schools throughout Davis County. Activities for parents will be to Thursday, Jan. 31. At in the Davis High School p.m. auditorium, parents and students will be treated to dramatic vi- gnettes presented by the Vectors, a prevention and education pro- of Davis County Mental OFFICERS of the Teen Alcohol Council at Davis High are David Kinard, president; Sarah Diggert, vice president, and Laurie Leuba, secretary (from left). Health Center. Following the vignettes, there will be an open discussion. Also featured Thursday evening will be a panel discussion involving Aus-ftin Childs, Davis County Mental Health; Paul Dawson, 1st Juve- nile Court; a mother of a chemi-o- n cal abuser; a youth presently undergoing rehabilitation; Rick or Hawkes, Substance Abuse Volun-througho- ut teer Efforts, Inc.; and Coach John Robison, Eavis High School, Displays from Alcoholics Anonymous, American Cancer Society, Davis County Mental Health Center, Davis County Sheriffs Department, Davis School District (K-1- 2 hoIDrug Curriculum), Parent Education Resource Center , St. Benedicts Hospital (ADAPT ter), Social Actions Office, Sub-- 7 stance Abuse Volunteer Efforts, Inc. (S.A.V.E.), and Lakeview Hospital will be set up during school hours and for the evening meeting, to provide additional sight and help. AIco-observ- Cen-limit- ed ed m student checks shoes for candy or coal, part of celebration of Epipheny observed by Spanish classes at the school. DAVIS High Davis Students Observe Mexican Epipheny Day Shoes lining KAYSVILLE the hall outside Pam Coburn s Spanish classroom at Davis High School raised the curiosity of passers-by- . During a study of Mexican culture, the Spanish stu- dents celebrated The Feast of Epipheny" which falls on Jan. 6. According to tradition, that is the day the Wise Men reached the Christ Child and presented him with gifts. In observance of this event, Mexican children place their shoes outside their door along with straw for the camels. The Wise Men come and leave candy in the shoes of those children who had been good and coa in the shocs of those who have been bad. Those students at Davis who received coal were not surprised, sajd Mrs. Coburn, thev know they deserve it. Retired School Workers Workshop To Discuss To Meet, Hear Speaker Parent Skills The Davis Retired School Em- ployecs Association will meet in conjunction with American Association of Retired Persons on Monday, Jan. 21, at 12:30 p.m. at the Golden Years Center, 726 S. bining National Education AssoEducation Association with AARP and the separate programs available to ciation and Utah each. There will be a discussion period following the lecture and all retired teachers and school em- 100 E., Bountiful. .Leora Berry, AARP state director, will be the featured speaker ployees are invited to attend this and will answer all questions re- meeting. garding the complete organizaAnyone desiring to eat lunch at tion, its purpose and .goals, the Golden Years Center should legislation and lobbying, the help make reservations the preceeding and benefits derived from com Friday. 4 " )V . ; ' Vf . 4 1 (I ' v IX 1 I) W A I1S1 Whos in charge in your home? Would you like to become a more effective parent? The public is invited to attend an Assertive Discipline for Parents workshop on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Burton Elementary School. Dr. Larry Smith will conduct the workshop sponsored by the Burton Elementary School PTA. Books will be available for purchase at the workshop. Farmington Junior High Sets Contest The FarFARMINGTON mington Junior High School Reflections contest is now in progress. All entries should be submitted by Monday, Jan. 21. A prize of $10 will be awarded from the Farmington Junior High PTA to the first place winner in each area. Special plaques will be awarded to the second and third place winners. m m Jr v 'V' "v ' th,, i Sit A WfPA KAYSVILLE , :f ' The theme this year is What Sparks My Imagination." Teachers involved are: LeAnne Leishman, literature; Evan Allred, music; and Ralph Gibons, art. Special volunteers are needed at Farmington Junior High in the area of sewing and special telephoning in the early morning. Contact June Brown, services or Carol chairman, Udy, PTA president, 451-272- Newspapers are a luxury. Besides, there isn't enough time as is for all the things you want to do. Who has time to read the newspaper? You don't want to be informed about issues facing your community, let George do it. Occasional headlines and bits and pieces from radio and tv are good enough. And articles on local sports, outdoor recreation, politics, education, crime, science, travel are boring. Plus, features on lifeand styles, food and nutrition, church news, entertainment. movie and music reviews don't make self-hel- p life any more interesting. Oh, the ads. They're just clutter. You've got all the money you need and what is offered in the way of quality merchandise and services at reasonable prices just isn't important. If you dont subscribe to the above message, and chances are you don't, maybe you should subscribe to the one below. The fine print. Newspapers satisfy your need to know like nothing else. the more interested 9, 451-267- 9. Conductor Will Direct 3 The more educated, the more involved, in life you are, the more likely you are to have the newspaper-re- habit. From Farmington to Tremonton. were the local news leader. Give us a try for 3 months and we ll save 1 or you 54 off the newsstand price. Call for home delivery. ading 399-961- School Choirs REP. KAYE BROWNING, signs certificate of adoption making him an honorary student at Doxey Elementary School. The award was presented by Vickie Stapley, student body president, as a gesture to promote a better understanding between legislators and the public schools. Watching the event are fourth grade students (top to bottom) Paul Wright, Christine Scofield, Kimberly Leschle, Aubree Pickard. Their teacher is Norma Allen at Doxey Elementary in Sunset. ROY Nationally renowned choral conductor Paul Salamu-novic- h will direct the combined choirs of Roy, Weber and Bonneville high schools in a free public concert in Roy Highs new auditorium today, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. bnt filaitbarii-lExanun- rr Newspaper Reading Unlocks Your Mind |