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Show Pape 14 - November 3. 1998 Basin EDUCATION Uintah Basin Standard Grants available to schools promoting reading among native American students The Native American ScholAr-ahi- p Fund (NASF) will award 10 of $1,000 in the Fall of 1998 to schools that want to improve the reading ability of Indian students. Application deadline to NASF is November 15. Grant awards will be made near the end of the school year. This program has been field-testfor eight years in the Four Corners area of the Southwest, and is now being expanded to a national mini-gran- ts ed - er than 12.8 the national norm. Data we have collected show that Indian students in elementary and high school are reading less than one book per year outside the classroom, he went on. The intention of RAP is to increase greatly the number of books students read for proficiency or for pleasure. Our data indicate that Indian students who can read well complete college at the same rates as other students. At the same time, students who read poorly drop out over 80 of the time. Unfortunately, we have very few Indian students who are learning how to read well in elementary and high school." Applications for RAP awards must be no more than one page long. On that page the applicant must describe the students to be served, the reading habits of these students, how the program will work, how the funds from RAP will be used, the background of the person in charge, a description of the school, and a description of project stated Dr. Dean Chavers, director of NASF. This year there will be a guarantee of funding at least 10 projects, with the proviso that more can be funded if grant funds are received to fund them. The Reading Award Program (RAP) was started in 1991 to deal with the problem of low reading ability by Indian students, Chavers added . Test scores show Indian seniors reading between a sixth- - and eighth-grad- e level, rath- level, high-scho- ol Children and scientists link for learning Today's children are growing up in a world that is continually growing and changing. From the Internet to the Mars probe to advancements in modern medicine, we live with the constant reminder that science is a part ofour everyday lives. Knowing that, the Museum of Science, Boston offers a program to help children get excited about science. Science-By-Mai- l, now in its tenth year, sends 4th-9t- h grade children two hands-o- n science activity packets in the mail, as well as the name and address of a real scientist who will act as their mentor. Bringing these two important elements of science education together is proving to be an exciting way to get kids involved in science. The hands-o- n activities let children explore science concepts and and develop both problem-solvin- g critical-thinkin- g skills, while the pen-pcomponent given children an opportunity to learn more about the real life of scientists. Kids ask scientists about their jobs, schooling, and interests, and also learn al about different types of careers available in science and where future needs will exist. Science-By-Ma- il currently has over 1 ,200 scientists nationwide volunteering their time to help over 22,000 kids discover the wonder of science. 1 am involved with Science-By-Ma- il because I feel that as a scientist, its important to communicate the wonder and fun of science to children, said Dr. Diane Doser, a seismologist who's volunteered for the program since 1988. Science-By-Ma- il is offering six different activity packet topics this year, including flight, simple machines, science magic, imaging, communications, and a new topic about living in space. Children can register for Science-By-Ma- il either at home or in school in small teams ofone to four or as an entire class of up to 28. For more information on 1998-9- 9 topics, fees and registration call or them at: sbmmos.org. Their website can be found Funds can be used to reward students for reading heavily. They cannot be used for the purchase of books, computers or reading equipment, or for staff training or travel. Applications must be made on a form provided by NASF to potential applicants. Applications on other forms will not be considered, and neither will applications which exceed one page. Applications will be read and ranked by the board of directors, and winners will be notified of their selection by Dec- - 15. Operation of the project, however, should start in file first week of school and continue all year. In the past, awards have been used for student scholarships, student trips at year's end, and even for pizza parties for students. The person in charge of a project will be required to give a report to NASF on what was accomplished by students during the year. T o obtain an application form, or to ask for more information, contact NASF at 8200 Mountain Road, NE, Suite 203, Albuquerque, NM 87110, fax (550) (505) NASFNASF.com. 262-235- , 262-053- 4, objectives. Private tutors are a hit with parents wanting to give kids an advantage Astociated son, Drake, 6, who attends Rosslyn Prtu and more Utah parents are turning to private tutors to help More their children excel in school. There are no statewide standards for tutors, and some school districts are wary to make referrals for legal reasons. Even so, the private tutor industry seems to be thriving. I see my business growing because of crowded classrooms where teachers have little time for individual attention to students. And many schools often pass pupils to the next grade rather than solving tutheir problems, said free-lantor Lori Engelhardt, owner of Edu- at www.mos.org. cate Me. Salt Lake Countys Granite District offers no tutoring suggestions, as is the policy in many other districts. Neighboring Jordan District, the states largest, offers a list, but adds a legal disclaimer that tutors on it have not been screened or approved and offers no endorsements of them. Engelhardt said because there is no organized system in Utah schools for tutor referrals, she has to be inventive. I am a certified teacher who taught in Salt Lake City and Granite districts for 10 years. I have a master's degree, but I have to advertise by said Engelhardt, who charges $40 an hour. That is how Bunch, Salt Lake City, found Engelhardt. Bunchs NATIVE PLANTS Children from Todd Elementary School in Ft. Duchesne studied plants in the Eagles Ledge outdoor classroom during the Fall Festival. word-of-mout- h, Heights Elementary, has a speech disorder and needs help with reading. kick hiring a tutor You around and wonder if this is helpful. Still, you want your child to be successful, she said. I hope he will be functional in the classroom, able to read and make the most ofschool. At schools in Park City, parents may choose from a list of 22 tutors, most already Park City teachers. We have also applied for a federal grant that will provide tutors at our high school and both middle schools two to four days a week at no cost to parents, said Merry Haugen, director of Curriculum and Instruction. Tutoring is popular in our schools, she said. The districts tutor list of 22 names offers instruction ranging from calculus to kindergarten. Since most are in classrooms, they are certified and have passed background and fingerprint checks required of all Utah teachers. Lori Anderson, a teacher at Park Citys McPolin Elementary, has tutored four years, specializing in math and reading for kindergarten e students. She through charges around $20 an hour. Our district asks all teachers ifthey want to tutor. I have the extra time and it is rewarding, she said. fifth-grad- MAKING A DIFFERENCE-Unio- n High Student Council members act out the book, If You Give a Moose a Muffin, for students in a special education class at Roosevelt Middle School. After the skit the kids were treated to muffins. The program was held in conjunction with national Make A Difference Day, to encourage reading. Developmental & health screening for kids offered DDI Vantage is a private, nonprofit agency that is funded primarily by the Baby Watch Early Inter vention Program of the Utah Department of Health. DDI Vantage Early Intervention program supports children under 3 years of age who have developmental delays or a specific diagnosis, and their families, by offering a full range of services tailored to meet the individual needs of the child and family. They also have offices located in Salt Lake City, Tooele, and Wendover. Children develop differently, some more quickly than others; there are, however, ways to tell if a childs development in a certain area is slower than should be expected. During typical development children at 1 to 2 months should be able to raise their head slightly when on their stomach, hold their head up briefly with supported follow an object briefly with their eyes. At six months they should roll from back to stomach, ait well leaning on their hands, transfer a toy from one hand to the other, and recognize familiar faces. At 12 months they should be able to pull themselves to standing position, pick things up with thumb and finger, say two to three words and scribble with a crayon. When they are 18 months old they should be exploring everything! They should be running and walking up and down stepa with help. They should be able to identify about four body parts and point to pictures in a book. Children this age should have ten to twelve words in their vocabulary and begin to put words togeth er. At this age they are not able to share with other children. At 2 years of age a child should be able to jump and kick a ball, walk up and down stairs, use two or three words in a sentence and say at least 50 word clearly, follow simple directions, ask for items by name, open doors and unscrew lids and start to socialize appropriately with other children. A child qualifies for program service if sfhe) is under three years of age and has a medically- - diagnosed condition that is associated with developmental delay, such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and others. Babies that are born prematurely may also qualify for services if the child has feeding problems or exhibits excessive crying and irritability. Any child may qualify if his development is delayed in one or more ofthe following areas: cognitive development(think-ing)- , motor development (movement), language development, self-hel-p skills, health or physical development, social development or hearing er visnir i . DDI Vantage will offer free developmental and health screenings on Nov. 11 at their office housed at ConAmore School in Myton from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To make an but appointment call drop-in- s are also welcome. If you have any concerns about your child's development, please contact DDI Vantage. They can really make a difference with early intervention! Additional dates and times are available by calling 722-300- 8. 722-300- Lecture on Ethics USU Associated Students present: Roger M. Boiqjofy, P.E. Lecturer on Ethics, Professionalism and Organizational Behavior on Wednesday, Nov. 4 in the USU Roosevelt Center multipurpose room, 7 p.m. Topic is The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster A Paradigm for ChangingWorkplace Career Ethics. Everyone is welcome. No cost Prince Is Giving a Ball Hear ye, Hear ye! His Royal Majesty is giving a ball! Cinderella'' is presented by Union High Thursday - Saturday, Nov. 5, 6, 7, and Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Union High auditorium. Reduced price for Saturday matinee held at 1 p.m. Purchase tickets at Cellular One in Roosevelt Scholastic Book Fair Myton Elementary School is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair on Monday Friday, Nov. 9 13 from 7 :30 i.m. to 3 :30 p.m. There will be a special session held for parents and grandparents on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 3:30-6:3- 0 p.m. There will also be a free book drawing that all adults may enter. -- ets, beaver pelts, pistols and other MOUNTAIN trading goods were shown to Todd Elementary students during the Fall Festival. -- MEN-BIank- Shop the yoim out Cfassifiecisp) FANCY DANCERS-To- dd Elementary School celebrated fall in the outdoor Eagles Ledge Classroom on Friday, Oct. 23. Students learned about traditional Indian dance dresses. With new windows and doors Book fair to be held at Myton Elementary you need a better outlook this Fall, call us and see things in a whole new light. When it comes to replacement windows and doors, we're the pros! If Call Us Today Hogi Meal Deal Any Regular Hogi And 22 oz. Drink 722-392- 6 THE CONTRACTORS Coupon CHOICE" Jones PAINT & GLASS $999 Coupon; West Highway 40, Roosevelt (Inside of Top Stop) 722 - 8600 Not food wMi sey odwr otftr. Vrtid 1 40 East 1 00 North, Roosevelt, Utah OflcrF.ipim 722-39- mte 11wHt leceUse S only. Myton Elementary School is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair Monday - Friday, Nov. 9 -- 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This reading event features the newest titles from over 100 publishers and presents students, parents and teachers a golden opportunity to see the latest works by popular authors and illustrators of books for young readers. There will be a special session held for parents and grandparents on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 3:30 -6:30 p.m. There will also be a Free Book drawing which all adults may 'enter. Don't miss the Scholastic Book Fair coming to Myton Elementary School Monday Friday, Nov. Admission is FrJe! 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