Show Page 8 Millard County Chronicle Progress Mav 3 1990 1 Delta Middle School 1 Front row left to right David Lyman Brandi Turner Jesse Pashia 2nd row Stephen Peterson Tiffany Taylor Beefsteak Tyler Mason Karen Ekins Kamile Oliver 3rd row Misty Whatcott Tara Weeda Jodi Finlinson Melissa Baalman Rebecca McCollaum Ian Campbell Natalie Erickson and Casey Bringard Calf visits DNES Can you find the unusual student in this picture? Pictured in the centerof the photo is “Beefsteak" a week old calf brought to Show and Tell by Tiffany Taylor daughter of Mr an Mrs Skip Taylor The baby animal unit ha just concluded and the calf came just in time to allow the children some “hands on” experience The students of Mrs Linda Simmons’ 2nd grade class enjoyed studying about baby animals Polynesian program Mr Penney’ fourth grade students at Delta North Elementary recently entertained the staff studentbody and community with two Polynesian programs The programs took place in the Delta North Elementary auditorium on Friday April 27 at 915 am and on Monday April 30 at 7:30 pm Mr Penney’ students present a Polynesian program each year Those in attendance never tire of the skill the students share with their audiences The music and dance numbers are always Lorelei Draper demonstrates the art of dipping chocolates special production On Friday Ron Draper was on hand to show students the art of whittling As you can tell from the photo the students were truly intrigued with this unusual talent! On Monday April 23 1990 Mr Bassett received a special award from State School Board Member Valerie Kelson honoring our school for its outstanding contributions to arts education during the past school year The award of merit reads in part: “May it be know herd clog for lunchtime ment Rent the USiy©) The original doctor “steam" carpet cleaner (1 with the Vibrating OFF steam 12 any carpet cleaner rental coupon per rent) Expires May Valid At 15) Participating Locations Not valid with any other otter COURTESY ACE HARDWARE 266 W Main Delta I entertain- that this certificate has been presented to Delta North School by Utah’s Festival of the Arts for the Young in recognition of ihecontinued and outstanding coordination of school and community resources in the celebration of the Festival and contributing to the value of the arts in the lives of the children in the Millard School District” Seven other schools throughout the state of Utah were honored at the special ceremony held at Majestic Elementary School in the Jordan School District Those schools were: Hillcrest Elementary Monticcllo Elementary McMillan Elementary and St George East Principal Barbara Nielson of Delta South Elementary was on hand for the special occasion as well COUPON 864-278- 4 Brush Special awards presented March of Dimes presented a very prestigious award to three fifth grade classes at Delta Middle School this week Division Director Jean Hatch Provo sent a beautiful plaque to Margie Adams local chairman The plaque was presented to William Dutson Eldon Nielson and Russell Bender to be shared with their fifth grade students who contributed their Valentine money to the March of Dimes earlier this year Students were complimented by the area director for their thoughtfulness Funds will be used for research and for help to children with birth defects Large school populations make high tax burden DNES enjoys Festival of Arts Week PTA President Lorelei Draper coordinated this years Festival of the Arts activities at Delta North During the week of April 23 special activities were conducted in the school lunchroom during noon hour to introduce DNES students to various art forms On Wednesday Lorelei Draper was present to teach the students how to dip chocolates Each of our graders experience in the art got some of chocolate dipping They especially enjoyed the opportunity to cat their ished products! On Thursday Delta North Elementary students who are part of the Rocky Mountain Cloggers helped provide the entertainment Three special special numbers were performed: 1) a routine featuring Kindergarten students Kami Jacobson and Danica Shepard 2) a dance w hich included DNES students: Melissa Carter Jenny Lyman Danica Katie Hahn Stephanie Shepard Pittman Knsty Losec Annie Draper and Nathan Taylor and 3) a crowd from adults which the number pleasing Lois Debbie Moultrie included: Stephenson Anita Hahn Kaylcne Potter Una Rae Taylor and our own Pal in thanks order are to Schcna Special Cindy Shepard who helped with this fun to watch The students enjoy very much performing for the public Learning about the culture of the island countries is a highlight of the school year for the students enrolled in Mr Penney’ room We thank Mr Penney for the many hours of preparation he expends yearly in teaching his students the Polynesian culture We congratulate his students for the fine performances they render to those in attendance Russell Bender William Dutson Eldon Nielson Margie Adams back row 5th grade students Utah's abnormally large school population has resulted in a state and local lax burden that is well above regional and national averages This point was made in a series of charts prepared the private tax by Utah Foundation research organization that show tax and expenditure comparisons in Utah the Mountain States and the United States According to the analysis about 254 percent of Utah's total population was enrolled in the public schools during This percentage was considerably higher thin the Mountain Slates average of 192 percent and the US average of 164 percent last year Foundation analysis observe that the extrenrly large school burden has caused many of Utah's taxes to be higher than those imposed in other states Overall state and local taxes in Utah were equal to $120 per $1000 of personal income Thii compares to an iverage of $ 0 per $ 000 of personal income in the eight Mountain States and $107 in the nation as a whole Among the three major taxes Utah come sales and property pears to be high in its use of the sales tax and individual tax and about average in its use of the property tax The study also notes that two of the Mountain States (Nevada and Wyoming) do not impose an income tax and one state (Montana) has no general sales tax Utah’s cigarette tax of 23 cents per pack is second highest in the eight Mountain States It compares with a Mountain States average of 195 cents per pack and a US average of 2 7 cents The Utah gasoline tax of 19 per pack cents per gallon (which was raised to 195 cents by the 1990 legislature) also is well above the Mountain States average of 69 cents per gallon and the US average of 159 cents per gallon Other facts disclosed by the Utah Foundation chart scries include the following: - Utah has the lowest per capita income in the Mountain States During 98 8 it was 6 percent below the Mountain States average and 26 percent under the average for the nation as a whole A major factor accounting for Utah’s low ranking in per capital come however is the extremely large percentage of nonworking children in the population In fact Utah has the highest dependency ratio in the nation When personal income is related to households rather than total population Utah is only about percent below the Mountain Slates average and percent under the US average Because of Utah’s huge population it spends considerably more for education than most other states About 427 percent of tota: state and local expenditures in Utah go for education compared with an average of 373 percent in the eight Mountain Stales and 344 percent in the US as a whole Furthermore the percentage of personal income going for education in Utah is 21 percent higher than the Mountain States average and 48 percent greater than the US average - The proportion of total state and local expenditures going for welfare in Utah is slightly higher than the Mountain States average but is significantly below the US average On the other hand the percentage of total state and local spending going for highway purposes in Utah is below the Mountain Slates average but is above the US average - State and local general debt in Utah as a percentage of total general revenue is slightly below the Mountain States and the United States average Foundation analysis caution that while they believe that these comparisons provide much useful comparative information no single measure can give a complete and Final answer as to where Utah stands among the states They point out that someumes a special situation such as Utah's abnormally high school population can distort the picture resulting from such comparisons Summer School Summer School will again be conducting similar to that of previous years Following is a summary of each different category: Resource Students who are classed in one of the ten handicapping conditions as established by the State Office of Education Guidelines and who would likely regress academically during the summer vacation are eligible to attend without cost This session will run in both Delta and Fillmore from 8 am to 12 pxn daily and will begin with registration on r a — Emily - I Dent Electric contest Richard Dent seventh grade student at Delta Middle School and Emily Dent ninth grade student at Delta High School were named winners of this years electric contest Their parents are Mr and Mrs Richard Dent Richard’s project was concerned with magnetic properties controlled by electricity featured hydro Emily's presentation the 8th of June and will end July 20th Please pre register with one of the special education teachers in the school where your child attends 2 Length of daily attendance for each child will be determined by the teacher in conference with a parent and could run from one to four hours for each child Students preschool through 12th grade are eligible Elective Enrollment Summer School w ill be offered to the children who have a special need but who do not qualify for special education The tuition is $35 for the six week period beginning June 8 to July 20 in both sides of the county All students will attend 3 hours per day and parents will be responsible for transportation to and from school The hours will be 8 am to am daily Registration can be made with the principal of each school beginning immediately Tuitions must be paid at the time of registration to reserve a place Students will be served in both the Delta and Fillmore areas Migrant Summer School for children who qualify as migrants will be provided at Fillmore Elementary School with transportation being provided from the Delta area School will commence June 4 and will run until July 27 Daily hours will be 8 un until 2 pun Eligibility will be determined by personnel at Fillmore Elementary School but you may apply at any of die schools This program is no cost to students i power Although the contest did not officially include the lower grade students several of them were awarded beautiful for their participation This contest sponsored by the Utah Power & Light stimulates interest in science and the role of electricity Elementarys salute Bennett’s Drive In Delta North and Delta South were very pleased to have Bennett’s Drive In as their sixth reading sponsor this year Bennett's is located at 303 East Main in Delta It is owned and operated by the Grant Bennett family The Bennetts have been working in Delta in the fast food business fur the past seventeen years Both Grant Bennett and his wife Doris are native Delians Grant was teaching school in Kanab when the family decided to move “home" and try their luck in the food business In 1973 they purchased the A&W Drive In from the Allred family The “old" A&W building was replaced with the present facility in 1977 When asked why he chose to participate in the Chamber of School joint reading program Giant was quick to respond that he has always tried to be supportive of school and community events and projects We thank Grant and the staff at Bennett's for this generous philosophy Students who earned 600 Bee Bucks or Coyote Cash worth 600 points were issued a certificate at the first of March that u redeemable at Bennetts for free Banana Split The Delta s join in thanking Bennetts and the Delta Area Chamber erf Commerce for their enthusiastic response to our reading program It is indeed gratifying to live in a community that is so responsive to the educational programs offered by the Millard School District |