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Show EDUCATION Page 14 - October 19. 1999 Uintah Basin Standard Clinton announces $95 million in support for charter schools The US Department of Education has awarded more than $95 million in federal grants to help meet the growing demand for public charter schools. President Clinton announced today. A total of $41 million is being awarded to 19 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, to fund the first year of three-yea- r grants to support start-u- p and development of additional charter schools. In addition, more than $54 million in new funds will support schools in 13 additional states that are receiving their second or third year funding. With this step, we'll help to raise standards, raise expectations and raise accountability, by having public schools that are free to create, to innovate, and be held accountable, said President Clinton. This is the kind of education we want for all of our children. Charter schools offer parents and students more choice in the kinds of public education available to them coupled with public accountability , said Riley. It's clear that charter schools are the right public school option for an increasing number of students. Charter schools are publicschools operating with a contract or charter- from a public agency. They are created by groups of parents, teachers, school administrators, or others who want to provide alternatives within the public school tem. Museums, local businesses, and among the partners involved. Charter schools are public schools that are free, open to all, and designed to be publicly accountable, and responsive to both student and parent needs. Charter schools must and abide by the be civil rights, health and safety laws. The schools must also meet standards set forth in their charters for students and the school as a whole, or the chartering agency can close the school. More than 1,200 charter schools operated during the 1995-9- 9 school year. With at least 1,700 charter schools expected to operate this year, the nation is more than halfw ay to the President's goal of establishing community organizations afford private insurance. - are 3.000 charger schools by the year 2002. President Clinton has requested $130 million from Congress for the Public Charter Schools Program (PCSP) in Fiscal Year 2000 to provide start-u- p funds for a new round of schools as well as continued support for existing charter schools. The three-vea- r grants cover costs associated with growth and development. The President's request would support up to 1,400 charter schools serving some 400,000 students. a. Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah and Virginia are receiving their first state grants under the federal Ne-vad- charter schools program. Congress reauthorized the program under the Charter Schools Expansion Act of 1998. The 1999 grant competition included incentives fur states to strengthen accountability in their charter school the new grams. In Ero Presidentannouncing Clinton said the act will help foster the development of charter schools and lead to improvements in public high-quali- ty education more generally. Under the act, states may use up to 10 percent of their state grant to fund two-yea-r grants to successful charter schools that allow them to share best practices with those who are creating new schools and those operating existing public schools. To be eligible for the new grants, charter schools must have operated for at least three consecutive years and have demonstrated improved student achievement, high levels of parent satisfaction, and the leadership necessary to ensure a financially secure and educationally EinfcLh. Utah Association Conservation WIGGLE WORMS-She- ni Neola 4th grade. with farm trict, shares her worm Dis- le American Indian children exempt from CHIP cost sharing The Health Cara Financing Administration today announced that American Indian and Alaskan Native children will be exempt from cost sharing in the new Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CHIP was established by Congress in 1997 as a partnership program between HCFA and states. CHIP enables states to expand health cov erage to many children whose parents or guardians earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but too little to such as premiCost sharing coinsurance, ums, deductibles or similar fees is permitted under CHIP. Many of the states have instituted cost sharing requirements as part of their CHIP programs. Todays announcement means that HCFA will no longer approve state CHIP plan amendments which require American Indian and Alaskan Native parents to pay these fees in order for their children to receive CHIP services. HCFA will also work with states, which currently require by CHIP participants, to modify their programs to begin exempting American Indian and Native Alaskan children from all forma of cost sharing. The federal government has a special relationship with the American Indian and Native Alaskan tribes and nations. This CHIP cost sharing exemption will help more of the American Indian and Native Alaskan children get the health care they need to live longer, healthier lives, said HCFA Deputy Administrator Michael Hash. I ask tribal leaders and organizations to help spread the word about the CHIP cost sharing exemption, said Michael Trqjillo, Director of the Indian Health Serof vice. The future well-bein- g American Indian and Native Alaskan childrenean be much improved by getting them enrolled in CHIP or Medicaid. Together, we can do iL HCFA notified all of the states regarding this exemption in letter sent today. The letter to the states was signed by Michael Tnyillo, Claude Earl Fox, Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, and Rachel Block, HCFAs Deputy Director ofthe Center for Medicaid and State Operations. - cost-shari- at Myton Elementary BETTER EATING HABITS STARTED-Stude- nts were instructed on good health and nutrition habits by Tri County Health Department nurse, Cris Sorensen, to establish better eating habits. They were served a nutritious snack prepared by the lunchroom workers. This was. one of the activities for National School Lunch week. Pictured left to right. Rosa Ontiveros, Cris Sorensen, and Drake Dart -- charter school. For the fiscal year 1999 one of the grantees in Utah, Salt Lake City, State Department of Education, will receive 500,000. Contact 4 for Larry Hotyna (801) more information. 538-782- Scholarship deadline for high school & college students High school students with a grade point average of V or better and college students with a GPA of iBV or better are eligible for a $1,000 college scholarship (US citizens only). All requests for applications must include the following, student's name, permanent home address, city, state, zip code, name ofcurrent high school or college, approximate GPA, and year in school during the 1999-200- 0 academic year. To receive an application, ocholar9ecaorg,paper mail Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation, FO Box 5012, Lake or fax (847) Forest, IL 60045-501-2, 2. Requests must be received by Dec. 16. Applications will be fulfilled by mail only, on or about Jan. 6, 2000. Two hundred and fifty winners will be selected on the basis of academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities, and some consideration fin financial need. A total of $250,000 will be awarded. 295-397- POLLUTE-Dan- rll Gillman, Utah Association of Conservation source pollution Districts demonstrates to Neola students how non-poi-nt occurs. DONT SLOCs One School, One Country Program expands about the country's winter sports, athletes and background. In addition to the curriculum, students will be invited to attend and Paralympic events with athletes from their country. Each school will receive flags of the Salt Lake 2002 Games and its adopted country for display. The statewide program was announced by SLOC Resident and CEO Mitt Romney during a cultural exchange on Oct. 6 at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City. Schools participating in the event include Highland Park, Edison Elementary, Jackson El- Schoola from around the state of Utah are being invited to participate in the One School, One Country educational program sponsored by the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games of 2002 (SLOC). The pilot program focused on 50 public and private schools in the Salt Lake School District lost year. More than 800 Utah schools can adopt a country participating in the 2002 Olympic or Paralympic Winter Game and study the nation's culture, language, history and geography. Students will also learn ementary, Uintah Elementary, Madeline Choir School and Moon-toi- n 1 View Elementary." The One School, One Country outreach project originated in -- NsganObJapsn, with the 199801ym-pi- c Winter Games, and ws want to continue carrying this torch for edu- Child Immunizations cational programs, said Judy Stanfield, SLOC Director of Education. The goals for our youth include promoting the Olympic spirit, sparking an interest in other countries, creating cultural exchange, encouraging international friendship ana developing Olympic Is yourchi Id immunizedfor school admission this fall?ScoondMMRs will be given at Union High according to the following schedule: Tuesday, Oct. 19, Freshmen; Wednesday, Oct 20, Sodunores; Tuesday, Oct 26, Juniors; Wednesday, Oct 27, Senior's. Immunizations will be given from 9 10:30 a.m. Contact 5 Health Dept, at (435) for more details. -- Tri-Coun- ty -- 722-508- s. Fall Festival Ota Todd School PTA will be hosting the annual Fall Festival. Food, fun and games for the whole family. Live entertainment, free crafU, pumpkin painting, shinny and more. Vote for your favorite Chili at the Chili Cook-Of- f. Thursday, Oct 21, 2:30 to 6:00 pm. All you can eat Chili 4 to 6 pm. HMD Roosevelt City Council tures -- Dear Fellow Citizens: We enter a new millennium with a multitude of challenges facing our community. I would like the opportunity to deal with these important issues as a member of the Roosevelt City Council. I'll work hard in addressing tough issues so that we preserve and enhance the quality of life we enjoy. I would appreciate your support on Tuesday, November 2nd. Thank You Russ Cowan Business Classes So Frighteningly 1: 2001-02- : Spirit of the Games Countdown to Com- Utah Education Network (www.uen.org). The Salt Lake School District has previously developed a list of Internet sites called Cresting Country Connections at Lapoint Elementary Carnival Lapoint Elementary will be having a carnival by the PTA on Friday, Oct 29 from 6 - 9 p.m. at Lapoint Elementary School. There will be food, baked goods, gimea,door prizes, and Am. The proceeds from the carnival will ftmd the leveled reading program st Lapoint Elementary. www.sle.kl2.ut.us2002 listosocJitml with additional try information. coun- The XIX Olympic Winter Garnet will be held from Feb. 2002. An estimated 3,500 athletes and officials from about 80 National Olympic Committees are expected to participate. The VIII Paralympic Winter Games will be conducted on March 2002. About 1.100 athletes and officials from 40 countries ore anticipated to attend. 4, Head Start Yard Sale!! Annual Ute Indian Tribe Head Start Yard Sale will be Friday, Oct 22 at the Ft Duchesne Gym from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come support your Uto Tribe Indian Head Start RIF Program. For more information call Merla 1. 6 or Beverly Mojado, Wopoock, 722-410- 2000-0- petition The One School, One Country program is an integrated educational initiative partnering with the Salt Lake School District, Utah State Office of Education and the Union High Halloween Carnival will be held Friday. Oct. 29 from 6 9:30 p.m. at the High School. Games, prizes for ghouls ofall ages! Ghouls under 8 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian! No admission. purchase tickets at carnival! Sponsored by Union High student council. W W W i 0: Halloween Carnival v. is is The program haa a different theme for each of the three school yean leading up tothe 2002 Games: 1999-200Making Country Connections and Celebrating Cul- 6, 722-476- nimimin. Duchesne County School District Food Services 2nd Annual thell make four hair stand up an the hack of your computer! New Registering st the Uintah Basin BusinessComputer Intro to Computers Vfcmal Roosevelt Roosevelt WordPerfect dv MSWord-Be-g ilH .1 Technology WordPerfect eg Web Page WS Windows 9$ WS Paiale ATC! lOttl 119 !2 1020 Roosevelt 1025-2- $ 15-- 6 1130230 6-1- 0 1230230 h Straight From TheFactoiy $5250 $5150 $5250 $5150 $30.00 $3000 Swlu 0 W ES M-T- Swks 6-1- 0 T.Th Vernal Vernal 1 Th T 5wks Swks I hrs Stirs Monday - October 2sth, 3:00 PM. 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