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Show liiWtiilM Sf mm mo, U Page 12 - August 29. 1995 education Uintah Basin Standard behavior. Involvement Parents learn how to help kids be successful students all year "Parents come to school with students and spend the day with your ltinda in the high school and find out whats going on." Hobart Willis II, Union High language and history teacher suggested. teachers know when their child is language and English teacher said Even if the parent attended struggling in class so they can that whan parants are Union High ... this is not the same give extra help where needed. .communicating with a teacher there ie more understanding and school, these ltids dont deal with the me problems their parents discipline problems can be resolved did, or the seme attitudes at the mare effectively. To open communication students. There is no comparison," teachers suggest that parents meet Willis stated. Teachers say parents can with them, attend parent-teachin their conferences and back to school involve themselves with an education become childrens and ask questions, nights, informed. As well, go over the established "learning time in the school rules with their child and home" at the same time each express dear cut expectations of evening to do homework, reading, or "go over what was learned." Tead to them, read to them, and read to them, second grade teacher at East Elementary !Sheryl Coltharp suggested. She added to her advice, 'give them a chance to writs, have them take and write letters to grar complete! the process." Challenge your children. Carol Ebright Advice echoed by all educators is that children must be told theyll "Be aware of where they are have to work hard to get the most and where they should be,.Casy benefit out of school. Students Winn, seventh grade math ana must challenge themselves, and in ' earth science teacher of Rooeevelt the long run they will know mm Middle School counseled. He tut the people they really added, "I dont think any teacher and what they are capable of. would mind parents railing or coming to see the teacher if they -have questions." Mike Roes a Union High Casy Winn By Cheryl Mecham As summer winds down and the school doors open for a new year of learning and experiencea, may well be wondering parent! how to help .their children just ' succeed in school. Heres some timely advice on the matter from Duchesne County School District i . er teachers. Imparting the value of education from parent to child nourished .through a stable home .environment is key to learning success, City Coleman, Vice Principal of Union High explained. . The greatest determent to learning is a broken home, where severe problems diminish educational prioritise, Coleman related. To raise a successful student, he. explained, it is critical to foster . Colleen Vail demonstrates features of the highly successful Formula in the home, beginning learning Three program to teaching staff at Altamont Elementary. from "day one," ensuring that a lore for learning ia passed from parent to child. "Children will succeed if they believe that their' parents believe they will succeed ... a parents attitude is so important Pearl Cook, Resource teacher at Roosevelt Junior High expressed. Communication issues top the Ted and Colleen Vail, co rules) information. It is these laws of teacher concern!. When de velopera of the highly successful and rules which govern the way. list asks what was learned in parent the 26 letters in our alphabet are Formula Three reading school and the answer ' 3S-3- STuseKi conducted an exciting used, either alone or in preschool workshop at combination, to represent the 44 Altamont Elementary School. On sounds used in speaking English. Questions need to be specific," Monday the Vails worked with According to Mr. Vail there are Fishe, third grade teacher Syndee A.E.S. teachers on specific aspects only two perfect alphabet systems East at Elementary said. Fishe of the program. Parents were in the and North said that asking a child Korean which contain separate also invited to attend a pacific questions about their session so that they could learn letters corresponding to each of the school day shows them their how the program works and how different sounds. interested in their parents Colleen Ted and Vailhare been education.areCarol they might help their youngsters Ebright with it Altamont teachers had in education all of their adult lives. that used it on a trial basis last year, For the past thirty years they have She suggests time looking which was also the first time worked to develop a language tome papers with children and Formula Three had been used in processing program to help what waa learned. Duchesne District improve reading, spelling, and discussing Communication batwean schools. On Tuesday, teachers learning in Emphasis on and teachers ia key. Rues parents three elements Myton, Tabiona, important representing seventh and eighth grade Neola, East, and Roosevelt Middle gave their program the name Nielsen,teacher Rooeevelt Junior at Schools met at Altamont Formula Three. Their materials history need Toronto to "let High says. to to to used teach students read Vails hear the are Elementary in such a way that they increase explain the use of their program. Altamont teachers Joanne their store of knowledge, language Burton, Nancy Miles and Sandra usage, content information, critical Swasey first observed the Formula thinking, and ideas. Three system demonstrated at the Formula Three programs are 1993 conference of the Utah used in school districts throughout division of Reading the United States, as well as in Association in Salt Lake City. penal institutions, learning Ignited by these teachers centers, home teaching; private, Local School Food Authorities Wilcox Rex enthusiasm. Principal and military schools. parochial, announced their policy today began the process of implementing and reduced-pric- e meale for Formula Three at his school. The newest Formula Three, children unable to pay the frill' Consensus of teachers, principal, programs hare started in the price of mealamilk served under and students at the ena or the trial Lower Yukon School District on rear in 1994-9- 5 was that Formula the Bering Strait in Alaska where the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, andor Special Milk Three usage had improved reading they will be used by elementary Programs. Almost all schools in the skills tremendously, and that they and high school students whose local Districts have a copy of tha native language is Yupik. wanted to continue with it. The Formula Three lessons Beginning this school year, every policy, which may be renewed by any interested party. teach all of the important school in Catawba County, North Tha attached household rise PHONETIC (speechletter sounds) Carolina, will be using the Formula Three program with their and income criteria will be used for and CODE (spelling laws determining eligibility this boys and girls. Children from families ' income is at or below the levels shown am eligible for free or reduced price mealsmilk. Childrenhoueehol ds who are currently approved far Flood 1 Noted reading specialists conduct Altamont workshop What your children should kn(JW abQut sch0Q bus safety two-da- y world-Finn- children are' injured and several are killed in. wool bus accidents. Moot school bus related injuries that occur, take place while the student ie a pedestrian. Tha Utah Safety Council encourages parents to teach their youngsters these rules for getting on and off tha school i bua: While 'Waiting for the school bus, stay away from traffic. Do not stray onto streeta, alleys or private property. Do not push or shove others. . ish late-afteroo- on . for-fre- e 1 Stamps, of the Formula Three reading program discusses Title I Supervisor, the system with Kevin Heaton. and Terry Lewis, teacher at Tabiona School. Ted Vail, Du-Distr- ict aspects A'le.dicctl Note. Trrom UiNTAh AFDC, or Food Distribution Programs cm Indian Reservation may. be certified directly by the appropriate Agency. These households will receive a letter of notification or they may fill out an abbreviated application baaed on that eligibility for free and reduced-pric- e mealmil,. If the fondly ia not notified of their right to reflise benefits, they should contact the school lunch supervisor or the school. Application forme for those not directly certified am bring sent home with an accompanying letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-pric-e meale, households should fill out the application and return it to their school or district office. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any tu during the echooyearfc school other program officials. . . For the school officials to determine eligibility, the household must provide the following information listed on the application: names of all household BasIn MEdicAlCliNic members; social security numbers of the adult completing the application, or a statement that tha person dose not possess one; household monthly income by i ngnaf Welc omes. Callie Pena Certified Nurse Midwife Beginning Her yy Practice Sept 5, 1995 Dr. Evans Clinic Callie Pena Certified Nurse Midwife benefits Jh si. 722-229- 4 , be directly certified. If a household has foster children living with them and wishes to apply for meal benefits, the household should contact the school for more information. The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for purposes of ' Brandi Sursa has been nominated to die Whos Who Among American High School Students. She is the daughter of Heavy & Karen Sursa. a.C?SrLJis! from the dnvnr a signal cron the street. When the driver signals, walk across the road, keeping an aye out for sudden traffic chances. Do not cross the center line of the read until the driver has. signaled that it is safe for you to continue walking. Stay away from the buss rear wheels at all times. before you determining igibility and If you have additional data liras a wavier on bua or pedestrian questions releasing tha use , of the safety, please cell the Utah Safety, verifying information for other petific programs ie signed by the parentguardian. Families directly certified will receive a waiver release form for their signature with the notification letter. adult household member certifying "" i. family should contact tha school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for reduced-pric- e meals, or for additional benefits such as free meals if tha family income foils at or below tha level shown. Under the provisions ofthe free and reducea-prir- a polity, a designated Approving Official a(s) will review applications and determine ibiuty. If a parent or guardian is dissatisfied with the ruling of tha official, heshe may wish to discuss the decision on an informal baaia. If tha parentguardian wiriira to make a formal appeal, heshe may make s request either orally or in writing Per Person or $60 Per Family Can USU . of tha court Writ for Potroglyphfi; Uintah Basin History $30 hue , for no charge Bring the entire family, September 22 & 23, for a lecturefieldtrip to Nine Mile Canyon to learn about early Native American cultures. Prominent Archeologist will conduct calss. Dutch Oven Dinner 722-465- 2 mm who are are alio USU Summer Horizons Last Class Of The Summer Located In the school When approaches, fine np away from the street or roajoif Wait until the hue has stopped dnd the door opens before you step on the road. When you step onto the bus, use the hand rail. Once you get on the bus, find a seat and sit down. Don't distract the bus driver with loud talking or other noise. Never put your head, arms or hands out uie window. Keep aides dear - hooka or baga are tripping hazards and ran Mora the way in an emergency. Before you reach your stop, prepare to leave by getting your. books slid belongings together. At your ' dsetintf an) . wait for .the bus to stop completely before, you get up from your seat. Then walk to 'the front door and exit," 'using the hand rail to tha hearing official you have to cross the street contacting the local school 100(1 in front of the bus, walk at least 10 service supervisor for more foot ahead of the bus along the information. The policy contains an nJecfthe road, until you ran turn Guidelines listed for free & reduced meals Inter-nation- in tha education process ia another tap to success teachen said, or or outride Salt Lake Metro. . Council at I , 800-933-59- 43 262-540-0, 9nflf Students. She is die Dr. of daughter Gary and Carol White. School 1J3V . , trSVGI WBrniRGS nnlMnnvbmnU Safety Council offers tha following driving tips, to help you travel safely during the holiday: Ne drink and drive. Although tiie legal limit, in Utah, ia .08. the consumption of any alcohol can hinder your response time and your judgement 25 of all auto fatalities in Utah, are alcohol related. Always wear your safety belt and make aura all passengers wear theirs. Children should be safely sated in properly installed and approved child safety eats. Over 100 Utahns, each, year can be raved if safety belts and child safety Beats are used properly and consistently. Allow plenty of travel time, and do rat speed even if you ere behind schedule. Speed ie the number one factor aaindated with traffic fatalities. It ie better to arrive late than not at all. Have your vehicle inspected and tuned before any long trips. Pay special attention to brakes, tires end coaling system. Clean windshield, outside. haadlights and inside as well as Dining long tripe, fight driver fatigue by stopping every 90 minutes to net, eat light meals, axerara and rotate driven. If you an driving alone end foel sleepy, top and gatreaL If you would like a free brochure on driving safely this summer, call the Utah Safety 0 Counril at (801) or outride the Salt Lake area at 262-540- 789-610- 0 Becky White has been nominated to Whos Who Among American High receive instruction, only to try and keep up with what they mieeed. They raw receive as much of the specialised teaching aa everyone else, providing more equal opportunity. Stone laid. Another unexp nnall math classes. With students distributed throughout the school and every teadier teaching math at tha tame time, daesee avenge 20 students per teacher. Some are as low as with the highest bring 24, supplemented with an aide. Stone ia convinced that the program creates an environment for students to really excel. There are. however, some details children, and parents need to be aware of in order to deal with the changes. All students need a backpack. since they take their personal belongings with them throughout the day. Some remodeling in classrooms will be conducted to provide storage space, but plena do not include a permanent space for coats, boots or other possessions. Recess is not be scheduled at regular times as in the past. Instead, teachers are responsible to take recess when they recognize the need. They remain with tha students during the recess break, rather than taking turns at playground duty. With a setting thats new for 15-1- 6, everyone, now discipline procedures are bring implemented at Rooeevelt Middle School. The details of those procedures will be outlined at Back to School Night, September 7, 7 p.m. Principal Stan and the BMS teaching staff are looking forward to meeting with parents and discussing the program "FOR - KIDS." |