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Show Volume XXIII Issue XVIII The Ogden Valley news Page 13 March 1, 2016 It’s Time for Kindergarten Round Up at Valley Elementary! Once again, it is time for “Kindergarten Round Up” at Valley Elementary. It will be held this year on April 22 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Kindergarten Round Up is for parents and their children who will turn 5 years old on or before September 1, 2015. If your child qualifies, please come into the school and register. We will need a copy of the child’s birth certificate and immunization record, and a photo identification of a parent. The staff at Valley Elementary looks forward to serving your child in the upcoming year “Where Children Come First.” You may contact Valley Elementary at 801452-4180. Snowcrest Prepares for Annual Career Day Snowcrest is preparing for Career Day on Friday, March 29, 2016. We are looking for a variety of professionals in the community to present to our 8th grade class that day. There are morning or afternoon sessions available. Our goal is to help students understand how important it is that they choose a career that fits their personality and is something they will enjoy, as well as the importance of continuing education after high school whether it is through college, on the job training, the ATC, etc. If you are interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Roane formerly Ms. Perrin in the counseling department at Snowcrest Jr. High at 801-476-5366 or <superrin@wsd.net> The 7th graders will be doing a job shadow that day and the 9th graders will tour the ATC National Junior Honor Society - Applications are now being accepted for Snowcrest’s National Junior Honor Society. To apply, students must be in 7th or 8th grade; have a 3.5 GPA for 1st and 2nd quarters; and maintain a 3.5 GPA to remain a member. Students must not have any N’s or U’s on their citizenship and pay a $10 membership fee, which can be turned in to the front office along with their application. Applications are due Friday, April 1st, 2016. Students may pick up their applications from Mrs. Roane. 70 Years of Service: North Ogden Kiwanis Club By John W. Reynolds It has been said that volunteerism is the “heartbeat” of America; therefore, it follows that services provided by members of the North Ogden Kiwanis Club have contributed significantly to a healthy heartbeat for communities in and around North Ogden for the past 70 years. This small group of men and women, whose number hovers around 30 members, focuses its energies and resources on serving the youth of the community. The North Ogden Kiwanis Club was formed in 1946 after local men investigated and then petitioned Kiwanis International to become a chartered club. At the time, North Ogden City had a population of just over 1000. Early on, the club helped the fledgling city with many infrastructure needs such as irrigation systems for parks, tree planting, and water fountains. Members were ready to help with nearly every need and also established Key Clubs in high schools. Some 40 years ago, they began serving a pancake breakfast in support of the July 4th Cherry Days and now they serve a full breakfast to a thousand or more hungry festival goers annually. North Ogden Kiwanis partnered with Weber School Foundation over the past decade to provide local elementary schools with tens of thousands of print books for their libraries, as well as e-books, classroom PA systems, and Chromebooks. During the past five years, they have also worked with counselors in Weber and Fremont High Schools to give Achievement Award Scholarships to graduating Seniors. One of the club’s most successful projects is the Hope of America Award, which recognizes graduating sixth graders who have excelled in citizenship and academics. Hundreds of students in six local elementary schools, including Valley Elementary, have received this award over the past 40 years. Some of the positive impacts of North Ogden Kiwanis can be quantitatively measured: In the past ten years, the club has contributed over $70,000 directly to the community, with an additional $15,000 in matching donations. As important as the financial support has been, but harder to quantify, are the hours donated by the members to ensure the success of club projects. Their knowledge and experience have an immeasurable impact on youth. The fact that the Kiwanis club enjoys an excellent reputation speaks to the value of the projects and programs they sponsor for the benefit of the community. North Ogden Kiwanis works hard to raise funds during events such as the Cherry Days Breakfast. In addition, the club enjoys great financial support from friends, neighbors, and businesses who donate money and resources. This year the club has been recognized for its positive contribution to our community. They received letters and citations from Governor Herbert, the House and Senate of the Utah Legislature, and the Weber County Commission. An Open House celebrating the North Ogden Kiwanis Club’s 70th Anniversary will take place at the North View Senior Center on March 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome. NEWCOMERS TOP OF UTAH • Are you new to the area? • Do you find yourself with extra time on your hands? • Just want some new friends or to engage in fun activities with people of similar interests? We invite you to join the TOP OF UTAH NEWCOMERS CLUB which is open to those new, and not so new, residents to Ogden and the surrounding cities. Our club is a great way to make new friends, enjoy our many activities and get acquainted with your community. Bridge Skiing Bunco Crafts Dining Out Hiking Book Club Coffees & Brunches www.newcomerstopofutah.com Wasatch Pony Club Receives Brookfield Conservation Award In recognition of 27 that it remains an equestrian open space with years as champions and public access. As stewards of the course, stewards of the Golden Wasatch Pony Club holds three combined trainSpike Cross Country ing events per year and spends funds each year Course, Wasatch Pony to build new jumps, repair existing ones, spray Club was awarded the weeds, and repair and improve footing. 2015 national Brookfield Wasatch Pony Club, with members from Conservation Award. The Morgan, Weber, and Davis counties, includaward is given to a youth group that pro- ing many from Ogden Valley, is a chapter motes the preservation of equestrian open of the United States Pony Club, a non-profit space. Megan Welton, equestrian organizaDistrict Commissioner tion whose mission it of Wasatch Pony Club, is to “Develop characaccepted the award at ter, leadership, confithe United States Pony dence, and a sense of Club annual meeting in community in youth Orlando, Florida. through a program The Golden Spike that teaches the care Event facility is one of horses and ponies, of the finest assets to riding, and mounted equestrians in Utah and sports.” To learn more the cross country course about USPC programs, is of special value to google United States English riders. For 27 Pony Club. To learn years, successive genmore about Wasatch erations of Pony Club Pictured above center is Meg Welton of Eden. Pony Club visit our families have been web site at <wasatchchampions of the course, working to ensure ponyclub.wordpress.com> Valentines Day at Valley Elementary Students display their Valentines Day masks. |