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Show ntm&m 14- Papg - April 6. 1999 PEA Sootllaht 7 Altamont students head to District Science Fair lissa Tew, Mac Burton, Toby Monsen, and Seth Thacker, along with community specialists Janice White, Scott Toland and Randall Thacker. The judges had to make their selections from over 50 well-don- e projects prepared by students from 4th , 5th, and 6th grades. As the judges personally interviewed each participant, close consideration was T EDUCATION Uintah Basin Standard Over 50 budding acientiate at Altamont Elementary participated in the achool Science Fair laat week, according to Science Fair chairman and 6th grade acience instructor, Terri Mitchell. Making the difficult choicea in naming the top seven projects were four high school student judges from Altamont High's Gifted and Talented program: Me- rf&iwkfigw SMH Neola teacher enjoys kids and computers given to students who pve evidence of following the scientific method in stating their hypothesis, describi ng the study procedure, and drawing conclusions. Many varied interests wee displayed by the science students. The top seven, who will represent Altamont Elementary at the District Science Fair were: LaDell Owls; Melanie Brinkerhoff Christensen - Do S undogs Really Predict the Weather?; Whitney Jenkins - What's the Scoop on Kitty Litter?; Chase Krissman Why Are Ants an Important Part of the Food Chain?; Nick Samuels Can a Tornado Form in Bluebell?; Bret Wilcox - Behavior of Termites; and Jason Wood - Computers: Work or Play? Few teachers erjoy teaching as much as I have these last two years, boasts Jeanne Smith who is currently teaching in the computer lab at Neola Elementary School. One of the things that make my job so eijoysble is that students want to be here they like computers, states Jeanne. She also feels that the staff at Neola are the best "I wouldn't be here without them. - front left to ALTAMONT SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS-Pictur- ed Brinkerhoff. right: Whitney Jenkins, Melanie Christensen, LaDell Back row left to right: Chase Krissman, Bret Wilcox, Nick Samuels and Jason Wood. Some ofthe things students have Smith's classroom this year have been cards, posters, calendars, reports, letters, books, poems, lists, and the usual keyboarding practice. When possible, I try to plan projects that relate to their studies. For example, the 4th grade typed letters and envelopes to send to various counties for Utah studies. The 5th grade made Revolutionary War calendars... When Jeannes not teaching, she can be found in Tridell along with her husband, Bryan, raising their 18 month old daughter, Whitney. done in Mrs. Before teaching computers, Jeanne was found teaching in the regular classroom. My first year teaching at Neola was in a 34th split grade class. It was challenging. That was 13 years ago and it still is challenging, yet rewarding. ( -- C? FOURTH GRADE RUNNERS-T- hc two 4th grade classes at Altamont Elementary, taught by Joanne Burton and Carol Snapp. recently proved their 1 0 minute endurance ran. One Hundred fitness the in physical percent of the 4th graders finished the ran. They are preparing for the Presidents Physical Fitness Run. Teacher aide trainee for the ran is Valerie Thacker. Pictured left to right: Joanne Burtons class and Carol Snapp' s class. Duchesne FHA Chapter woes judges & walks away with notible awards The Annual Utah Future Homemakers ofAmerica competition waa held March 26,27 in Ogden. Thirty-nin- e members from die Duchesne JuniorSenior High chapter attended the convention accompanied by parent chaperons Jamie Park and Tamera Angus and, chapter adviser ElleniHUl. The chapter brought home several awards, including a plaque for which they received die Four Star III r -- a V t Chapter status fin1 their chapter. To receive this award the chapter hid to complete four levels of achieve- ment involving such requirements as being active in their activities; completing three service projects, having member compete in STAR events, complete Power of One program, increase membership ana be active in their community and school. The chapter compiled a portfolio and submitted it for acceptance and recognition. The Duchesne Chapter received awards for Career Connections, PEP (Peers Educating Peers), Catch the Spirit for increasing membership and were state winners for the FACTS (Families Acting for Com- - munity Traffic Safety) program. The FACTS project includes the Buckle Up For Love community service project the chapter has been caring out throughout the Basin. It wifi now be judged on the National level for a cash award. The FACTS committee includes Carrie Spencer, Stephanie Rowley, Carrie Hill, Anna Dee Hooper, Amber Lewie and Danyelle Towe. Seven members: Kayleen Taylor, Tiffany Ivie, Came Hill, Jeff Foster, Melanie Park, Zita Bartlett and Crystal Wilson received recognition for completing the national five level goal setting program, Power of One. Member competing in the STAR Events (Students Taking Action for. Recognition) at the competition in the areas of Illustrated Talk, Job Interview, Skills for Life, Focus on Children, Parlimentaiy Procedure, Community Service and Chapter Showcase. Overall state winners COMPUTER SPECIALIST-Jean- ne Smith has the enviable job of teaching children at Neola Elementary how to use computers. its programs are planned and run tpr members. Through its programs, the organization helps todays young men and women prepare for multiple roles aa wage earners, community leaders and caring family include Ashley Angus 3rd place for her IUustratedTalk, Kristin Karren, Maria Farnsworth and Curia Hill 2nd for their Community Service Manual which covered the Bike Rodeo held last fall. Jeff Foster and Laura Wight received 2nd place for their Focus on the Children Junior Division Display on the elementary BIG Buddy Program and 1st place in that division went to Dayna Wilkerson and Chey Lynn Hill for Focus on Children their Display. Dayna and Chey Lynn as well as the FACTS project are now headed for Boston, Meet, in July for the National FHA competition. Future Homemakers of America is a national vocational student or ganization and has involved over eight million youth since its founding in 1945. It is the only in echoed student organization with the family aa its central focus and is unique among youth organizations bees use 0 The ancient Greeks believed the mineral jasper could draw the poison from snake bites. Customer Service Workshop You cant afford to miae this limited reserved seating, Customer Service Workshop, named The Old Fashioned Wqy on Thursday , April 8 from 8 a.m. noon at the Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center, Roosevelt and from 5 p.m. at the Western Piuk in Vernal. Come learn how to gain trust in your customers. Half-da-y 1-- K Kindergarten Screening BIG BUDDIES-Duches- ne High students Dayna Wilkerson (left) and CherLynn Hill display their 5 A Day puppet stage. Their entry took first place in the Annual Utah Future Homemakers of America competition held recently. They will soon be heading to Boston to compete at the national Unel. IHIang Kindergarten screening for all children in Duchesne County, who will be five year old on or before Sept 1, will be held April 21 28. The screening takes about 1 hour and the parent should stay at school during this time to complete enrollment paper. Please bring the childs immunisation records and a birth certificate. Call your school for an appointment as soon as possible. on ito Substance Abuse Seminar h Basin Branch Campuses in connection with the Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center and the College of Eastern Utah will ha presenting a timely one day seminar which will address the Medical and Psychological Aspects ofSubstance Abuse. It will be held at the Roosevelt Sr. Citizens Centennial Crossroads Center at 50 E 200 S on Friday April 16 from 8 to 4:30 p.m. Prerrgiotration is suggested before April 14 at USU in Roosevelt or Vernal For more information call USU 9 or USU-Uinta- JUST THE Duchesne High Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America received an award for their Families Acting for Community Traffic Safety (FACTS) program which they displayed at a statewide competition in Ogden last month. They completed through project w ith the help of a grant from the TriCounty Health Department. FACTS-T- he 789-368- Roosevelt Middle School PTA (ctficaf antf This year UBTA will be awarding seven (7) renewable UBTA scholarships to selected graduating high school students- - Students applying for a UBTA scholarship must be a son. daughter or dependent of a current UBTA member in good standing. The applicant cannot be a recipient ofother scholarships or grants totaling $ 1 ,500.00 or more in any year of funding from the UBTA scholarship. court-appointe- d Roosevelt Middle School PTA will meet on Tuesday April 13 at 7 p.m. at the Roosevelt Middle SchooL We will be electing officers. Mr. Manning will be the speaker with the topic Next Years Curriculum. fPscftofogicaf Aspects USU Horizons Classes USU Horizons aduheommunity education classes for Spring semester will be finishing up in April. Starting soon: Music for the Family, April 6 at Altamont High School. Family History Scanning, April 6 at Mexican Cooking II, April 7, at Family History Writing, and Internet Basics. April 15 at Dueheane High April 8 at School. For more information call 4 9 or ext 242. USU-Vern- USU-Vern- Also available, will be two area-wiUBET Wireless and The UBET subsidiary companies' scholarships. scholarships are nonrenewable and are for S 1 .500, for either local or post high schools, colleges, universities, trade or technical schools. al 722-229- de al 789-36B- out-of-ar- ea In addition to the high school scholarships, UBTA again would be awarding two SI J00 Charles Crazier renewable scholarships. These scholarships are restricted to students enrolling at local h schools institutions and are open only too students who have not attended any h institutions for at least one year, but are interested in continuing their education. post-hig- : al post-hig- Judy Engon, MJ. Duchesne County Senior Karen Malm, PhD. Citizen's Center 50E200S Aonh My RootertH. ttm Bench I'uh 646-50- 07 Communications Roosevelt, UT FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION PHONE: (435) 789-610-0 or (435) 7222294 I 722-358- j H EXCHANGE 1 8 290 East 200 South Roosevelt utci Located with.... 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