Show wwsibi chool A8 Sanpete Wednesday December Valley Edition Messenger-Gunniso- 2004 1 Gunnison Elementary recognized by Governor for literacy program By John Hales Staff writer GUNNISON— Governor Walker recognized Gunnison Momentary School last week as one of five Utah schools Olene having exemplary grams Walker noted literacy pro- school for its reading program which in collaboration with the school's Community Council and the FT A is dedicated to ensure that every child is competently reading at the appropriate grade level The program consists of activities done both at school and with families Children are encouraged to read at least 20 minutes each day Parents are asked to supxrt this goal for students that do not have home support volunteers and scliixil personnel find times during the school day to provide extra the reading time Reading is also a priority in the alter school program As a students also take cines and cam "reader rubles" by completing comprehension quizzes about the hooks they have read With the reader rubles students can buy school supplies and prizes from the school reading store Students who cam at least (X) rubles also qualify to attend other special activities Tmsllands luntls also support the reading incentive program )ver 3 (XX) boohs have been added Governor Olene Walker with several teachers from Gunnison Elementary School and children’s literary icon the Pictured from left to right are: Robyn Hendrickson Principal Grant Hansen Elizabeth Jensen Governor Walker “The Shelle Oliver Delene Bartholomew Loreen Sorensen MerriLynn Sorensen and Jodi Anderson to the library over the last four years with these funds The school holds a Reader Day m the w inter which is devoted to reading activities As a special treat the students earn some dastardly “reward” for the principal That evening the school holds a family Reading Night during which children get to listen to stories and book readings by community people Readers have included Gunnison's mayor the school Jim Petersen Miss perintendent Gunnison lots of moms and dads and even Clifford the Big Red Dog The attendance at Family Reading Night is usually close to 4(X) Parents are also given training to help their children leam how to read when they enter kindergarten Title funds are used to provide kindergarten to about a fourth of kindeigartcn students Many students w ho were behind at the beginning of the year are outperforming students in the regular kindergarten program Three book fairs are sponsored each year and the PTA coordinates Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) hook disti ibutions A reading specialist is also helping to diagnose individual reading deficiencies Veterans honored at a special program on Nov 11 at Fountain Green Elementary School were John Mikkelson Richard Nielsen Doug White Clint Hansen Kent Strata Daniel Green Andrew Berry and Jim Thompson Veterans honored Principal Darrell White conducted the program which included the presentation of the flag by the Army National at Fountain Green Elementary Guard talks by veterans who had served in Iraq student talks by winners of the Veteran’s Day Essay Brooke Bailey and Nielsen Anthony Charity Henderson Contest Cierra Nebeker Zions ‘Lights On’ ceremony is a great way to kick off holiday season MANTI — Manti Elementary students teachers parents and Zions Bank employees will gather in the bunch's lobby for the traditional “Lights On” ceremony at 530 this evening through fifth Kindergarten grade students will decorate a tree inside Zions Bank’s Manti We like t0f0CUS on the things that really matter: office earlier today At the evening ceremony Zions Bank will present a contribution of 35 cents per ornament to the school will then sing and participants holiday carols meet Santa and refreshments The tree w ill enjoy be on display in the bank’s lobby the through holidays “The ‘Lights On’ celebration has been a tradition at Zions Bank’s Manti office for many years” said Kim Anderson branch manager “When the students come to our office to decorate the tree and sing carols they bring with them the contagious spirit of the holidays It's the perfect way for the community to kick off the season” More than 60 Utah and Idaho elementary schools will participate in the Zions Bank On" “Lights holiday celebration this year In addition a number of Zions Bank branches have in DATE: Friendly service 11232004 vited students from s neighborhoods and children to decorate the trees in their lobbies Zions Bank has been inviting students to participate in this annual holiday event for more than 33 years Narcotics Anonymous Meetings in Sanpete 7 pm Pleasant MATR Treatment Center 265 N State Tues: 6 pm Snow College Greenwood Student Center upstairs Fri: 7 pm Manti 450 S 600 W Mt meetings are open to one who wishes to attend any- For more information on or call N A All HEADCOUNT: 3214 Great rates for both loans and savings Convenience confidence and competence 528-722- i 1 I POOR |