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Show School SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7. 1996 Get the FACS; dont leave school without them No matter what career path a understand, and succeed in the student selects, an individual opportunities and responsibiliwill need to develop skills to ties of life. As we move into the effectively balance home and 2 1st century7, our youth need the family life with hisher career. knowledge, attitudes, and beOne of the best places to develop haviors to develop meaningful these skills is in the Family and family relationships, as well as Consumer Sciences Education the skills to work effectively in (FACS) program available at their careers and communities. local secondary schools. The FACS classes w7ill help stuAt Valley High School and dents develop a high level of Kanab High School our FACS competence needed for an indepartment is seeking increased creasingly complex and technointeraction, direct experience, logical world. For more information about and leadership opportunities for our students. Family and Con- the FACS program and the stusumer Sciences Education is the dent leadership organization, only field of study that focuses FHA, at Valley High School, conon the total fami ly and individual tact Lee Stockard at 648-227In Kanab High School, contact Specific courses of instruction Kim Quamburg at 644-582This is what Family and Coninclude: sumer Sciences Education is all Interior Design. about: empowering individuals, Life management Food and fitness strengthening families, accessChild development ing careers, and building communities. F amily and Consumer Adult roles and responsibiliis Sciences Education ties Get dual the career. educaOur goal is to provide everybodys tional experiences that motivate FACS: Don 't leave school withyoung men and women to enjoy. out them ! 8. well-bein- g. 1. KHS changes in Phy Ed dress code By Kanab High School Physical Education Teachers and Administration Starting this year, students opting to take Physical Education classes will have to wear approved Physical Education clothing. This clothing can be purchased at the high school and will consist of gym shorts andT-shi- rt with a KH S logo. If you choose not to purchase this clothing, you will have to wear a plain white or red matching No stugym short andT-Shir- t. will be allowed to dent wear clothingthat contains slogans, writing or other advertisement. No pockets in either gym short will be allowed. or Those students that are required to purchase athletic team practice gear will be allowed to wear this clothing, providing they are of school colors and issue. We feel this will improve our Physical Education program and help us comply with the Utah Safe Schools Act. T-sh- irt The joys and challenges of Fredonia High a middle child school raising School Class of Does it seem to you that aliens nasty comments to a friend. have kidnapped your sweet 12 Instead of saying, I cant be- 91 to hold reunion and left you with a lieve you said that, say, It Plans are well underway for moody replacement? What other sounds like you two arent getclass reunion of the explanation could there be? Yes- ting along today. School class Fredonia the battles-Are High caPick your your terday, he was charming, of 1991. year-ol- d five-ye- family rules still reasonable, now that your child is older? If constant arguing is a problem, decide which issues really matter and let the others go. For example: If your child wants to listen to music while doing homework, and hes completing his assignments accurately, must he turn off the radio? Show respect for your child-Teen- s often feel that parents are too controlling. Give your child reasonable choices and allow himher to learn from their misthinking. One minute theyre on top of takes. Even kids this age need to the world, and the next, they know they are loved its the feel miserable. They crave inde- safety net that allows them to pendence, but they still need make the most of their roller pable, and loving. Today, he is contrary7, forgetful, and grumpy. Ifyou feel overwhelmed by the changes you see, imagine what your child feels! To appreciate what he or she is going through, and to see how you can help, read on. A wild ride Every7 day can seem like a roller coaster ride during the middle years. Teens and preteens are forced to deal with new bodies, new feelings, new interests, and new7 ways of their parents support and guidance. Be a good listener-Bus- y schedules make it difficult, but find some time to talk with your child. She needs to feel heard, so go light on the advice and criticism. For example: You hear your child make several ') '?".- - '!-rJkfJUt J i ar If you were a member of that class, be sure to contact Amy, Shannon or Jana and let them know if youre coming, and what youd like to have included in the activities. We definitely want to have a float for the fair parade, and would like everyone to participate in the planning and carrying out of that project. Here are the phone numbers to call: Amy Johnson, Shannon Hines, Jana Schreiner, 11 Home and School are vital links By Lily Eskelsen Recently a concerned mom asked me a very simple question. She said, What can we do to help schools? I said, Are you talking about funding or class size or discipline or test scores or what? She said, Yes. So heres the not-so-simp- le answer. Youve got to get more informed. Youve got to get more involved. Youve got to become activists. If youre worried about overcrowded classrooms, dont just offer sympathy to teachers. Call the governor. Write your state senator and your representative. Tell them what youre worried about. Tell them w7hat you expect from them. Ifyou think your childs school is unsafe, go to a school board meeting. Get on the agenda. T ell your elected board members about your concerns. Let them know what you want them to do. If your children answer, Nothin to the question What did you do in school today? dont just take their word for it. If youre concerned, take the time to talk to the teacher. Ask about the program. Tell the teacher what your hopes are for your child, and ask how7 you can complement the school program at home. If you have questions about the schools discipline program, make an appointment with the principal. Find out whats happening. And ifyouarent satisfied with the answers given to you by legislators or boards of education or school employees, become determined to be a part of the solution. Start a neighborhood petition as a message to legislators. Invite lawmakers to your school to investigate your concerns about class conditions. Become a parent volunteer. Attend PTA meetings (even when your child isnt singing in the chorus J. Write letters to the editor to your local paper. Energize neighbors. Work on someones campaign. Run for office yourself And if you cant do all of the above, pick one. A letter or a phone call or a school board meeting may seem a small thing, but when hundreds of parents do a small thing, its no longer small. Im convinced that the revolution in public schools will not come from politicians or superintendents or even teachers. It will come when the public demands it. When the public sees its schools as a precious possession. When the public understands that schools are worth the time. Worth the trouble. Worth the fight. 0T6I l3EEIu) ti - 1 n ii ' (i . ii 801-477-17- 801-644-559- 5; 801-867-06- Registration and fees are $25 per couple or $ 15 per single. This fee needs to be in by August 15. coaster ride. We hope to see everyone at the NOTE: With school just reunion. around the comer, you can help, just call the school. Studies show that when parents of middle school students get involved at school, their children achieve more, enjoy school more, and In order to qualify for the honor have better family relationships. roll at Snow College, students were required to take a minimum of fifteen hours and maintain a G.P A-- of at least 3.5. Amy Lynae Brown was listed as an honor student from Kanab, T- r-IIa' Utah. ' We congratulate her on her ... excellent work. Brown on Snow College Deans List Clearance Sale Cinnamon Bears Aug. 8,9&10 |