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Show 4 The Mcgna T imeAVt Valley New, August 22, 2002 School Student built homes for sale arn 'ey & o ry Students in the Granite School District Applied Technology Program built eight homes in the past year that are currently for sale. The eight homes are located in the Buckaroo Subdivision at 3570 South 7880 West in Magna and in the Winder Meadows Subdivision at 4300 South 430 East in West Valley. They range in price horn $157,900 to 355,350. The homes were built by students in the district's home construction program. Each 1 school. Unfortunately my mother who lives out of state was rushed to the hospital. Knowing only that she was in critical condition, I felt that I must be by her side. My mother, the specimen of "total health" had undergone some minor foot surgery last month, but was doing fantastic. The shock of the phone call was indescrib- Good clothes at prkjes families can afford for school shopping By OEBBI OLSON Editor While today's unstable economy may be harming many retail businesses. Kid to Kid stores across the country are experiencing continual growth. With buying beginning right now, the West Valley Kid to Kid store is seeing new customers walk through the door every day. "As any parent will tell you, it's easy to spend a fortune on buying new clothes and other products. and yet children seemingly outgrow this stuff overnight," said Kid to Kid owner Shauna Sloan. "Kid to Kid just makes financial sense for lots of families." Sloan, and her husband Brent founded the company in 1992 with thel? first store located in Sandy. ' "Shauna, who is a mother of six, came up with the idea back-to-scho- ol kid-relat- Kid-to-K- id after trying to shop a the major retail stores with her children while her husband was practicing law in Ohio," said Heather Minor, spokeswoman for Kid to Kid. "She thought the concept would work well in Utah where there are a lot of families with a lot of children." The West Valley store, located at 2632 West 3500 South opened in 1997. Kid to Kid has also franchised to 35 stores in 14 states. The main concept of Kid to Kid is to buy and resell gently used, high quality children's goods. The stores serve as area children's product recycling centers, allowing families to make money by selling items to the stores and save money by purchasing goods at highly reduce $12 or less. "Our biggest riteria is style," Minor said. "What makes us different that the thrift stores is that we focus on the current styles and the clothing has to be in like-necondition." j Kid to Kid customers can dress their kids in Tommy, Polo, Gap - all the hot brands - at a fraction of the cost and no one knows the better. This is especially significant if one considers that a recent government report estimated that the average cost of raising a child in the U.S. from birth to age 18 is $160,000, and much of that is spent on clothing. Part of the franchise stores' success is based on its emphasis on customer service and presentation of pricfes. ,,, W( Kid tp Kid is unlike most second-han- d stores in that it sorts and displays items in a w . ' v ' I' for'dximple.'Kul to often sell items that may have cost $50 new for Kid"-store- s V, ' . U r Jlv ) others to take time out from talking to you. Most teenagers would support the practice of background music; however, any music that contributes to distracting from concentration approaches: Have a special place set aside for studying. Concentration is often a matter of routine and study environment. Go to the same place at a regular time. Make sure the study environment is equipped with the necessary study supplies before students begin studying. Reduce external distractions by turning the telephone off, getting away from background noise and telling a short time. Take planned, short breaks as a relief and reward for accomplishing a specific ' counterproductive. Avoid daydreaming. Put a paper next to you to record distracting ideas that can be taken care of later. . i Study small sections to T help master specific ideas ; rather than trying to master large sections of material in is ; , . , learning goal. Work on the most difficult material when you are the . freshest Eat appropriately and sleep enough so your study time is focused and used profitably. Apply the appropriate method of memorizing. There are two general ways: by rote (mechanically) and I, accordance with Utah Code Section Clone S. Walker, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Utah, am publishing the results of the primary election held June 25, 2002, for statewide, y and offices. In j , , by understanding. Multiplication tables and telephone numbers are learned by rote. Ideas, concepts and theories are best learned by understanding. Never be satisfied with a hazy idea of what you are reading. If you are not able to follow the thought, review the reading. Relate new ideas to your current knowledge. Survey the reading. When studying, break the material into parts, but keep the whole in mind. Experiments indicate that a quick survey of material headings and summaries before reading gives an orientation which increases retention. Reduce rapid forgetting, which can be up to 60 percent after a reading session, by spaced verbal or written reciting of the material. Reciting can take place as you read each section or paragraph and should be in your own words. Read aloud passages you find difficult 20A-4-30- multi-count- estimated. Also, every teacher has a computer on their desk and you can email them to find out about homework or other details about your child. Lakeridge Elementary will its Back to School Night is Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. The program is titled "Your Tax Dollars at Work -For The Safety of Children." They are asking parents to follow the directions of volunteers and Safety Patrol when using the new student loading zone in front of the school. For the safety of all ble. wi Kid to Kid is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Understanding how students learn As school bells ring, it's time for students to turn their thoughts from the lazy days of summer to learning. Students and parent should begin to focus on what things help students learn best Two important factors in learning are concentrating and memorizing, according to Terry Teigeler, director, Utah State University Ogden Center for Graduate Studies. Consider these tips to help as the new school year I While playing die "waiting game," reading newspapers and watching local news on the television set become a favorite pastime. As the nation prepares for students to go back to school, the primary focus this year seems to be on the safety of our children. It is an excellent time for parents to review procedures with their young ones. When students are walking to school, children should walk with a buddy or a parent Walking by themselves should be avoided if possirides from a in " a any situation. Getting into a person's car whom the child knows should also be discouraged without the prior consent of the parent. lui) o Children should be told not to get close to any vehicle as it could be very easy for an abductor to pull a small child into a car and speed Accepting Make illustrations of die material you've studied. Your own examples will be easier to remember at exam time. Flash cards are useful when studying languages. Outline a chapter or lecture and fill in key words, concepts or write in examples. As you write down the material, you will quickly know whether you have learned the information. Review information is - an emergency. cannot tell you how many times I have been at a school and a child has gotten sick and the contact numbers have been changed and no updates given to the school. The importance in reaching the parents can not be over able. manner similar to that of popular retail stores like the Gap, which makes it easier to find clothing for girls and boys by size and style. "Our stores have an upscale feel to them," Minor said, 'The racks are organized and it has a specialty boutique atmosphere to diem to appeal to shoppers." Each Kid to Kid store carries approximately 200 items in each size for both boys and girls. "It is hardest to keep boys clothing in sizes 4-- 6 in stock for very long," Minor said. "We receive new items in each store everyday." In addition to selling clothing, most Kid to Kid stores sell toys, strollers, high chairs and cribs, and even maternity clothes. rp- phone call to the school with specific instructions regarding the child, please don't get upset with the secretary when she asks you many questions, she is just making sure that you are who you say you are and that the child will be safe. Please make sure that you keep the school informed with the most up to date information as to their ability to contact you in case of (ongratulations to the students, faculty and 'administration of the new Matheson Junior High. My appreciation also goes to the school board members who filled in for me on Wednesday evening during the Open House of the home is unique, with one and two-stoplans and most have basements Students in all areas of con tructions and decorating helped design unique features inside each of the homes. Details on each home can be found on the district's website at j www.granite.k 1 iutus o "no-no- students they request that parents use the sidewalk side of the one way loading zone to drop off and pick up students. Jf.you have, questions oriu concerns, my email is judyfc weeksqwest.net. Have a nice week as you prepare for a new school year. away. At school, the administration is very careful not to let a child leave the school without the consent of the parent If you, as die guardian of a child make a E-M- ail Anytime Anywhere Send and receive over virtually any phonal ail immediately. The best review time is soon after learning has taken place. The beginning and the end of material studied is the best remembered, so pay close attention to the middle. Review the material to refresh your memory before going to bed unless you are physically or mentally overtired. Freshly learned information is better remembered after a period of sleep than after an equal period of daytime activity. IrtSLlToll-Fr- PocketIUSate Compoeer a: ccrp.pock0tmtil.com Sale Opportunity: Join our network of Independent PocketAHall resellers today! Tel: lndRepecorp.pocketmall.com PocketMail www.pockstmail.com McDougal Funeral Homes - We Offer a Veterans Portfolio as a Community Service Free of Charge We Will Prepare V.A. 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