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Show 8A Sun Advocate Price, Utah Tuesday December 31, 2002 Pinnacle Canyon students share talents with local community Students spread holiday cheer through character education activities As part of (he character education program at Pinnacle Canyon Academy, the first and sixth grade students performed Chrisimiis songs and a Christmas ribbon dance for residents at the Harmony House, Iurkdale Care Center and Castle Valley Center. out the community.' The second and seventh grade buddy classes organized a toy drive for foster children in the Carbon County area. The drive was very successful filling the state van with toys and goodies. The toys were given to Division of Child and Family Services representative, Dave Herrera and were distributed to foster children (brought the local area. Students pictured at the left present Division of Child and Family Sendees representative, Dave Herrera with toys for foster children in the Carton County area. The toys were then loaded into the van pictured below and delivered to the children just in time for the Pinnacle Canyon students prepare for the holidays by participating in various Christmas related activities. PfPPWOT Parade of character Christmas tree festival Every classroom at Pinnacle Canyon decorated a tree. After all the trees were complete, the students and parents toured the Christmas tree festival. Each class made the ornaments and each tree had a character thcme.The themes were chosen from the character education program and included thankfulness, responsibility and respect. Students use technology to create holiday Each student created holiday cards for family and loved ones during their daily computer lab time. Teachers were able to use their new smart boards (electronic white boards) to demonstrate to the students the various programs they could utilize to make their cards. Pinnacle Canyon Academy's charter outlines an emphasis on technology and the school re- Students used computers to create holiday cards for family and friends. Because technology has become an important asset to society, Pinnacle Can- cently purchased smart boards, DVD VCR players and wired each classroom to die Internet though ourT--1 connection. All teachers at Pinnacle completed the INTEL leach lb The Future class this summer and cominstruction in instruct plete tional technology teaching methods. The computer lab is integrated with yon promotes the usage of technology through learning projects such as this. on-goi- other curriculum throughout the 2 Technology plays a big role in education at Pinnacle Canyon Academy. school and students have completed several projects relating to social studies, language arts, science and art A day of hard work and learning is over. Pinnacle Canyon receives honors for adhering to all policies for public schools and in particular Pinnacle Canyon Academy honored recently at a Utah the 26 additional rules that char-wter schools must adhere to. as State Legislative Education ing. The legislature and the State Board of Education sioned a study of all charter schools in Utah and Pinnacle Canyon Academy received the honor of having the highest commendations throughout the re- port. The school was cited as being exemplary in continuing to improve student learning and . provide opportunities for parental involvement in management decisions at the school. Pinnacle was also honored for excellence in using different and innovative teaching methods, creating professional opportunities for educators and increasing choice of learning opportunities for students. Pinnacle received honors Students sing and warm the hearts of many at the Harmony House as part of the school's holiday performances. SSTTT v -- '7iM a Pinnacle Canyon students enjoy music education with teacher, Steve Lasslo. y " .1 Students perform a Christmas ribbon dance for residents of the Harmony House in Helper prior to the holidays. . MMNMkMM mammmmmnmm |