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Show Page ID North Edition Lakeside Review Wednesday, September 26, 1984 Chalk Line Help School Volunteer Program Takes Time to Get A Slow Learner Up to Class Level APfilL ADAMS Jleife Staff I '.FARMINGTON If you have some extra time and vfould like to lend a hand in a local school, a new Davis School District volunteer program may be the answer. (A distcict-wid- e volunteer program is under way in the county?, according to the programs school district coordinator. Though the volunteer program is new to Davis County, similar projects have been very' successful in Salt Lake and Granite counties, said Bonnie Durrance, district coordinator. hgf is also the public information officer for the county school district. Though anyone can apply to volunteer in any of the district schools, all applicants will go Ujr.Qugh a screening process, she saiitf. You cant allow anyone to volunteer in the schools, she BONNIE SMITH Dear Bonnie, said. TCast spring, needs assessment Forms were sent to county .'school district teachers asking in what areas they needed volunteer assistance the most. This Information will be used to match the teacher and subject to' the volunteer. 1,Almost all foreign language teachers said they could use volunteer help, Ms. Durrance said. Most English teachers indicated they would like help in grading papers Elementary school volunteers could, listen to a child read, or assist on a basis, she explained. She said she hopes to get senior citizen volunteers, as well Dear N.L., If she truly fits the ascademic definition of slow learner, the resource teacher is right. This situation is generally a long-terone, retention rarely cures it and it is reasonable to assume that she may be struggling with this through high school and beyond. I would definitely keep working d with if this creates too much friction, you could engage a tutor andor hire an intelligent, responsible high .school neighbor to help your child with nightly asm her--an- as high school with the PTA in Bountiful, who will hold some sessions immediatley for PTA members. Screening of volunteers is done through training sessions, or handled by the schools principal and teachers. is working student' volun- teers. The students could assist in elementary schools during their free periods, Ms. Durrance , said. one-to-o- Volunteers must go through training sessions, she said. She Glasses Dated for 'Gifted Enrichment and improvement CLEARFIELD classes for elementary age students will be offered beginning the first week of October through the Clearfield High Community SchoolDavis Academy Gifted and Talented program. Eligibility for the courses is based on parental judgement andor teacher recommendation. However, students should be well motivated self-start-er-s.' , Because enrollment is limited, registration must, and Oct, 1, by beiZcomplet'Sd between 5ept.-26 or in person at the high schools pljdne, tain office, 938 S. 1000 E. Courses include art, rm. CHS, Tuesdays, p.m., $10, staff: computer programming for 6, 7, A?0 Some of the volunteers could even become' speakers at some of the schools, she added. Interested individuals should contact Bonnie Durrance at the school districts administration offices in Farmington or call 451-126- signments. In situations regarding 5 e. 3-- 6, 2-- 4, experience necessary, previous typing experience Hillfield Elementary, Thurs., valuable), grades 4 p.m., $20, LaMar Potter; Pottery, jewelry, 4-- 7, andor flytying, rm. CHS, Tues., p.m., Waite; Spanish, rm. Wednesday, 4:30-- 6 p.m., $10; beginning type, rm. CHS, p.m., $10, Marilyn Junk; creWednesday, ative writing, West Point Elementary School, Mondays, p.m., $10, Sharon Steele. 1, $15, 5, LAYTON GENERAL TIRE 0, attendant; $ueen, Natalie Karren; Karlene Registration Gets Started Today Clearfield Community Classes ALL SEASON lC$re-registratio- may be com- n or in pleted by phone, Ifltgpiain office at 938 So. 1000 E. Courses are designed for individ-'jualhig- h shcool age and up. Courses offered on Tuesdays 825-221- 6, 'include art (studio painting), 9 0 pin., $25; auto shop, 6:30-8 p:Bi., $38; calligraphy, 7-- 6:30-9:3- -- $25; photography, p.Tfn. $35; pottery, jewlery, p.m., $30; ;,andor flytying, 7-- 10 PCjn., p.m., $25; p.m., $25; sewing, type, 6:30-- 8 p.m., $25; Russian, 6:30-8:3- 6:30-9:3- 0 I 0 speed development type, $25; woodworking, p.m:, $38; and word processing, 8 7-- 6-- p.m., $25. . , Tuesday and Thursday classes are beginning dance (aerobics), 0 p.m., $20; advanced 0 dance (aerobics), p.m., $20, and computer applications (spread sheets, word processing, 0 and data base) on Apple, p.m., $30. Wednesdays offerings include auto shop, $38; computer programming instruction in darkroom photography lab; p.m., $35; pottery, 8 p.m. at Syracuse Elementary School, MINOR p.m., $20; speed devel- 5 opment shorthand, 5:45-6:4- (Includes 2 Gallons Permanent Type plugs, points and condensor Adjust timing and carburator Check belts, hoses, battery e Inspect emission control Inspect charginq system ALL PRICES INCLUDE PARTS A LABOR 7-- 7:30-8:3- 7-- 6:30-9:3- 0, 7:30-9:3- 6:30-9:3- I , $4295 5, $20; Spanish, 9 p.m., $25; and p.m. $38. woodworking, Scheduled for Thursdays are auto shop, $38; business machines, accounting, and key punch, 6 p.m., $35; tole 0 p.m., $25; painting, 0 and woodworking, p.m., $38. Basic Language, helpful for home One course, woodworking, will computer owners, 9 p.m., $30; be taught Saturday mornings 0 a.m. Cost is $38. from 8 to sewing (designer jeans), will All classes begin during the management, money p.m., $25; 9 first week of October. Asterisk p.m., $10; mountain man culture, history, and crafts (ideal for denotes additional costs for matemerit badge work), 9 p.m. $20; rials. 6:30-7:3- TUNE-U- P $3495 $379 Install new 6-- 4:45-5:4- $5395 COMPLETE 7-- 10 $25; beginning shorthand, RADIAL RADIATOR FLUSH & FILL 1 it self-imag- e. 3-- P2I575RI4 non-cred- to 9, activities are (from left) Lynette Loftus, first Mann, second attendant. Registration Vfot Clearfield High Community enrichment s$dhool improvenment classes begins ;p$.ay from 2:30-- 5 p.m. and will continue through Sept. 27, 28, anid Oct. 1. would suggest that your daughter be given a special make her feel somewhat unique and to help her know that while she may be struggling with her school work, she can be great at something else. Selection of which talent to develop should be dictated by the interests and abilities of the child. Ideally, the talent would meet five criteria: 1. It should be something that her brothers an sisters do not do very well. 2. It should be fairly unique, 3. It should be something she enjoys. 4. It should be something she is good at and 5. It should be something the peers might want her to show them occasionally. Special note: Be careful about' bestowing material possessions' for the purpose of building True inner confidence is gained more from I can do.. then from I have.." ; A very physical child might ski, skate (ice or roller), dive, compete in a sport, break dance, etc. Another child might enjoy wood or leather work, or a specialized area of art or music. Other options might be things like calligraphy, photography, cooking, sewing, floral arranging, etc. A struggling child can know that while schoolwork must still be done, getting good grades is not the only talent available! rm. CHS, Tues., p.m., $20, grades Hill-- , staff; computer programming for grades field Elementary, Thurs., 5 p.m., $20, LaMar Potter; computer programming (instruction in basic language or logo, helpful for home computers, no ROYALTY reigning over Roy High homecoming STJCLEARFJELD a struggle, my greatest concern is the childs Throughout the difficulties that arise, a child who feels good long-ter- m self-imag- 1. re- I Our daughter has been having trouble academically since the first day she entered kindergarten. She is always behind and it is always a struggle to get her work done because she doesnt understand it. The school resource teacher said it was becuase she was a slow learner," and to just keep working with her. Help! Shes ing into fourth grade and I cant go through this another year! They wont retain her because they said she probably wont catch up even with retention. If she were your daughter, what would you do?, n.L. -- 825-221- about himherself can be very silient. 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