Show M Fillmore FUJnnre Middle School VI alive Paper cranes keep memories ' G2' '"S'" On Nqv 30 6 eral c’aes of 5 grade sruJents ai F "more Middle School wed knowledge of the Japanese a n fumi F rarer folding kn Atiasiriari to fold a col’ecuon paper cranes These cranes are susperced from strrgn the ha Ua in remembrance of the passing of sixth grade teacher Mr hirbv Gi'es just ore veer ago Mr Giles taught Japanese ard e ’h to the students in the grade He 'nad beer ab e to obtain a vpp or origami paper which was used in the pryect Mrs Carolyn St ens and Mrs Sue Paxton taugM the an ickie form to the students with he’p from the other teachers mvo ved me led rg Mrs Larsen Mrs kae S'ar’e Mrs Suzanne White and Mr Don Probert Paper cranes ure the svmbol ut world peace tnroughout the worM whichalsogavea vers interesting introduc on to discussions about world peach in the classrooms The cru nal idea to rarg patter cranes in Mr Gi'es memory cane from the book Sadako bv Eleanor Coerr This book tells the store of a young girl named Sadako Sasaki who contracted leukemia as a resu't of the a’omic bomb blast in her narive cite of Hiroshima Japan In August 1454 when she was first diagnoses a friend reminded her ct tue Japarese legend that saes cranes live ter 10nj years and that it a person is sick nukes a wish and folds I0W paper cranes the w ill be healed Sadako took the store to hear and began folding paper cranes Her career worsened and finally on October 25 346 19pe she died w ith onlv 644 canes comp'e'ed Her classmates folded the remaining cranes so Put she would have loot) to be bur ed with Todav there is a statue of Sadako Sasuki in H roshima Peach park depicting the girl stand neon the Mountain of Paradise holding a golden crane On Peace Day each year are hung under the s’a'ue The inscription on the statue reads garlands of paper " This is our cry Th s is our prayer Peace in tne world 2fj i Ashman completes student teaching Mrs Ashman completed her student teaching on Dec 15 at the hllmore Middle School She has been Mrs in Carolyn Steven s 6 "grade teaching classroom as well as Mr Roy Jonnson s class at the elementary Wendy is a 1995 gradja'e of Millard H gh School She trom Snow College and then amended S L L classes ottered in Richfield 2 hears She will graduate from S L L in May with a degree in elementary Her minors are Special Education and reading She has been employed at Fillmore Middle School in the Special Ed department tor 3 years Wendy is married to Robert Ashman of Fillmore and is the daughter of Ross and the late Carolyn Olsen of Fillmore When asked about her student teaching experience Wendy said "Doug my student teaching at Fillmore Middle School has been a great experience" Wendy Safety a New Year’s resolution Plan ahead for safety Ask a a preseason checkup Schedule mechanic to check your car's oil and battery and check or change the antifreeze The brakes exhaust system headlights heater defroster hoses and belts should also be inspected Get a grip Brand new all season or snow tires will pe"form better than tires that are nearng their limit of reliable treadwear It's equally important to maintain the air pressure listed by the vehicle owner’s manual yourself "Is this trip necessary'1" your own physical and emotional as external conditions Tune or television broaucasis for traffic news Assemble an emergency kit A plastic milk crate or tote bag will hold gloves a scart knit cap extra clothing ice scraper dishrag flashlight flares jumper cables water and energv bars Other safety items include bools blanket a snow shovel and a snow brush Hit the Road Carefully Allow extra time P’an ahead and give ourself plcntv ot tune to travel to your destinations Forhighwav conditions call Ask Assess state as well in to radio weather and character Education Program m The Fillmore School PT is in its seec-- year of its rew Charac'er on We wanted to create a ?rc pre gram that would involve the xelv that students It seeded they would take e evages more to heart if they were the ones who actually presented them One of the programs strengths is that the students are randomly se'ected Tvey are not asked to be a par because of anv certain ability This gnes each student an opport-- n ty to rry some'hirg that they might not y other time Vie staged try this year with the theme ”1 L'ke “ We leaded a sorg Being Me by that name which j wnnen by Steve James for the DimenPreventions sions Program Our December assemb'y was on caring ke sang various Christmas songs that showed us the different ways we can show we care Our theme was a quote by Robert Luis Stevenson "A fnend is a gift you give yourself" ke sang about Willie Claus who is Santa s son He did Santa's run for him once when he got a cold Other songs included "Frosty the Snowman" Rudolph the Reindeer” and "Feliz Navidad" Everyone involved with the program seems to be enjoy mg it Each month Mr Stevens our dia center director makes up a list of books that illustrate our theme so that students and their families can read more about it We appreciate his efforts and the support ofal the faculty and staff at FES W ithout them we could not have the success we enjoy Photos to the nght are CTO une -f 'i 3TaT & V's PTA A lb you sod ioirs zeds Cass Ca'acer Edca‘ Pro Haliday Greetings frm all t±e folks Kika Trwirmna Ajeccy Broderick f 'rakJi Iter 'i to hoplog Holdf tho Um brUfi of ovorfthtef bit ‘hh from ALL OF LS at DELTA stu- JUBILEE Christmas Projects Make sure your vehicle is visible move all snow and ice from the front and rear windshields headlights and before you drive off Drive with headlights on day and night Lsc the low beams so that light isn't aimed o reflected ard oncoming driv ers Slow down and spread out That two second rule can help you establish safe follow ing distances at any speed On icy roads in heavy snowfall or in dense you'll need to slow down and double or even triple the two second count to create a buffer zone Be gentle and deliberate at the controls hich Av oid braking too hard or abruptly can cause one or more wheels to lock Both wheel lockup and wheel spins cause tires to lose traction If your vehicle has an braking system (A BS) do not pump just brake firmly The brakes will pulse automatically when the system senses that the wheels are locking Do not drink and drive Conv ince friends to stay ov emight ride ith someone else or call a taxi for them Also be aware of other drivers who may have had too much drivers drive to drink at inconsistent speeds change lanes quently disregard traffic signs and drive outside of lane markers Mrs Crosland's class has been workare ing on their Christmas projects They making beautiful wreaths from plastic pop top holders They have also been making their with dream catchers in conjunction Utah Indian unit and by bringing back reading slips to earn their supplies esarw the joys the the season has to offer be yours! May all Antelope Valley Fishlake Rangers recognized 2000 Thurs Fillmore Elementary School VJ grade presented a plaque of appreciation to the Rangers of Fishlake Forest Service These men have supported the school in their outdoor education for the last eieht stars both at the Adelaide Canyon where they hold theirannual Science amp and their utdoor Science Center at the school The 3 grade ith the help of these men has been able to complete a conservation trail at Adelaide Park and will not proceed with signs to mark the tr til and make benches to enhance instruction when thev hold their Science ( amp in future vears We really want to give the Forest Service a big thank vou from all the past present and future students of Fillmore Llementarv School On Dec 15 the RV Park Karen Danny & Vince Lope This Space Sells Hey what are you doing Saturday night? Weekends and evenings after 8 pm are the best times to do laundry everybodv up Before your everyone should be properly Children under age 12 should the back seat in an age appropritravel in ate child safelv restraint Make sure the Be kind to your battery heater wipers headlights and radio arc all turned off before you stan the engine working together we've boon able to iodine our energv use and keep the power flowing But the void weather's not over vet We still need to he thoughtful about how and w hen we use elec tru jtv One thing oil i in do is i hoose to wash and dry your i lothes on Saturday nr Sunday Washing onlv lull loads w ith warm or i old water rather in hot w ill also help conserve energy lea- are some other tips that an do to sav e energv (and in most cases save s ou money loo1) Bv happv HOLIDAYS I’t ik rg usagt lint is s p pi Monday to Fi idav w ait until after p m to run yom house hold appliances (like your disliw ashe-- you II make a big chili n ni e in prev i ill mg in pm Thank you for doing business Salt with us mi power supply pml f- lliUWWA LJ keep your thermostat set between it vour health and sS it li di guv you lov units our tin oioslat can sav e ou up js ti i pt on our hill Let's all do our part Wait 'til late to use electricity us at 800 - 222 -4335 and ask for a copy of our Bright Ideas booklet for more tips nn easy and inexp nun around s n mg vonrhoi c Insulating caulking ind w ails rstnppmg can add np to big siv mgs ot energy and mom inirgy Call ms pt Tai klc s r 2000 Pace "it Sheby S"p'M narraes FES Buckle COPY 21 'vCT strained R Dece-de- r From Dr David & Barbara Henrie Dorene & Ranae APP Y (M)l) Pahvant Valley Printing LaReena & Ken Process Elementazy School dents who participated m the Character Education Program Mrs Wendy Ashman Make Driving "3rd County Chrornde to an or ri pln e turnn hlti oiu e a month during the hi aling st ison i rs our beat may tv going up vour himnt hwi the damp riss our fire is sati K out as til n oil shower fans a!U tin done thi' ub (usually a hall liouri In pist urn hour those lap- - in empty a house ot warm an 'n sunnv day s take adv outage ot the sun s free heat bv opening shades and drapcs (n ov n ast ( dav s and at night kn p heat in los- them to urn oil extra lights especially N tw et n p m and 6 p m 0 UTAH POWER n 7 |