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Show - NOVEMBER 22, 2000 es Att _- WASATCH COUNTY COURIER Hey Parents! Are You Involved Child’s Education? weber | Valley “When parents are parents are : _ and supportive in their child’s learning, the engaged, interested, expressing a pressing desire to become child is more likely to— succeed.” Heber Valley re more involved in their children’s education. From par- - ticipation in setting policy and curriculum, to volunteering in a classroom, to helping their children with homework - assignments, parents are aware of the vital role they play in the ge of their children. According to the National ~ advocate Robert Salazar to _ the schoo] board. Salazar views the. their child’s learning, the child school board as a vehi- | cle for parent and com- munity involvement in Education Association: “A student’s home and clasetbon are the focal points of their learning - experiences. Parents — working with teachers and students — are critical. _ partners in helping their child or chil- of the school’s point of view can be found at website EdReform.com. This site promotes principal teachers, and — adminis- reform of every variety and discusses what parents can do in their communi- parents ties. Board, and supportive in have just elected parent- Governance ts more likely to succeed” : review this system in detail with Principal Judy Farmer in next week’s - education edition. | Parents have more resources for - involvement now than ever peiore via _ the Internet. Education reform foe iH isdrcintall consisting trators, and students. Instead of a vertically integrated where : system decisions — are The Utah daenion Network's website UEN.com features resources for teachers, students and parents. Under the “Parents” segment, valu- able links are provided for parental - organizations nationwide as well as in _ made from the top education. To be effec "NATIONAL EDUCATION tive -in- achieving the down — adminis-_ the Utah communities. This is a terrif_ ASSOCIATION ic resource for parents to find out what goals he put forth dur-trators down to the other parents are doing and how they ing his campaign, he will indeed fend students — “the system is horizontally can organize to achieve optimum integrated allowing equal participaparental involvement. tion across the board. The Courier will effectiveness. _ Another salient example of parental ACADEMIC Reflections Kick Off | Coming to a School Near You ae - Sal eae in ie Wasatch School District is governance at the Heber Valley Elementary School. The school’s agenda is established annually v5 Dy >a Oca PAULETTE TILLMAN, EDUCATION EDITOR | H achieve academic ea Parents set the example and the tone for their child’s approach to education. When — parents | are engaged, interested, Oe dren wT Te A COURIER EDITORIAL your calenders “for line for all schools for the only enter once in ich A list of the complete rules for each category is available from the individual school Reflections program. All grades includReflections chairman, or in _ ing preschool, elementary, middle, jun- school’s office. ior high and high school are’encour- ry Parents and teachers, please encourage your students to participate in this _aged to enter. The following are the seven different areas of competition: great learning experience. Just rememliterature, musical composition, phober that every person who expresses themselves through words, pictures, tography, visual arts, dance, theatre music, photography, dance or theatre and film/video. Every student may grows intellectually and is a winner! enter. all of these categories, but may | ae ay ile ark January 5. That is the dead- LISBETH CORREA ‘Lisbeth is always willing to -_ go the extra mile to help others. She is a helpful interpreter, making her a lifeline for other Spanish speaking students in our school. She is a peer tutor along with being an excellent student. Lisbeth Real Estate ESTATE CORNER SHOW THE PROSPECT] A “HOME” — (435) 654-1199 plants enhance this. windows uncovered. On a winsome day, light a fire, or bake | a one a. happy, | that portraits her enthusiasm for life. Lisbeth is a real asset to our school. Her __ Denise Peck. well-chosen — objects — et homey feel. New accessories in — enhance the image of.a home the kitchen and bath, such as “a,of giecrol and cheer. © bright towels and potholders, do the same. DENISE PECK Keep rooms well lighted, try displays teachers want her to knowhow much they appreciate ae all her hard work and effort. Thank you Lisbeth from all of us at Rocky Mountain Middle School! 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