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Show NOVEMBER 29, 2000 WASATCH COUNTY COURIER kL. Pep A8 ~ Heber Valley Ele n entary BY PAULETTE TILLMAN EDUCATION | lished two years ago, isscab to the Wasatch School District. It was imple- EDITOR ~ mented to enable broad participation by teaching professionals. and parents — instruction. An. accelerated. reading program featuring positive incentives ‘to ensure that the school’s goals ae approved and supported by all con- - has been implemented for all grades. ‘Upper peaes students may also par-_ cerned. The board consists of the ticipate in a principal, © school’s -t Heber Valley Elementary and the school’s seven academic supporting goals. board meets at the The seven parents including two PTA representatives, to decide member and a school district representative. upon the school’s annual agen- Funding for most of itor i agenda. | Farmer School said, of principal “The participate an Oe Judy in the opportunity to and it seems governance ‘writing proficiency of - to all students and to” year the _s primary nity. Teachers support the goal by include a Reading ~ using a Positive Discipline Program, a special incentive program in which new teachers receive in- “service Recovery program and peer tutoring on a monthly basis, and regular music and other enhancement expe- system, estab-. The board selected as its primary riences. | other moral value programs to teach students to be better citizens in school, at home; and in the commu- encourage each cald eProgram. ee| - The school’s “ to develop good Can Read” tutor- ‘Academic Goals knowledge that goal include a PTA-sponsored “Character Counts Program” and Remedial reading programs are included for low scoring students. Those programs _ character values. math Character development is a primary goal. Programs supporting training. - ing program features parent volunteers at all goals include the improvement of reading levels, math | grade levels. ‘And, a unique after“heal program offers extended skills and writing proficiency of all stulearning at the school’s computer dents and to encourage each child to and media center, French and develop good character values at ‘Spanish classes, applied Technology — school, home and in the community. This school’s work very well.” This and supports. in the education of our children, . acknowledges governance board gives everyone community PTA fundraising events that the board that improve reading levels, math skills and these programs is — through grants and meets monthly to mon- implementation community | a general “Character Development Goals this year are to Cia, To advance the BG development goal further, the school’s teachers, staff and support groups recognize and administer programs honoring diversity among all students. The pro-gram advocates learning opportunities for all children and advocates inclusion and respect for all languages, cultures, ethnic backgrounds and individual challenges. ~The Courier commends enc Valley Elementary School for its unique and innovative governance structure. BIRTHDAY— ACADEMIC PROFILE LaMond Givens: - BRETT BIRD LaMond Givens will turn 80 years old on | December 6, 2000. He and his family would like | you to celebrate this great day with them. We will hold an open house on December 2, 2000 at the School. He i is an: awesome. student. He is competitive and likes. most sports, f although his: favorite is baseball. He often goes the extra mile to achieve his - = f= goals. = “President’s Mile Award.” The teachme He recently made _Wallsburg: town hall from 3 to 9 p.m. Everyone | who knows Dad ‘is invited. No gifts please. Your | -coming to visit with him iis gift enough. PNET eee J da, then year a extends -base. Lunchtime Book two beginning of the school the ™~ - ers at Rocky. Mountain Middle School s | _appreciate Brett’s- ‘great sense of - f humor, | Phil, Brenda and Fred: Connie and Ron, Carl and. _. Amy, all -your,. grandchildren (11) = ‘ grandchildren. a, 1/2)., hi ce and great. @ BIT UA R x, his enthusiasm -for: learning ; # and willingness to. contribute to class | Ruby Ryan ‘activities. He is popular . among his ¥ classmates because of his outgoing © | personality and great sense of humor. © SE George. UuT— Ruby Simin’ Ryan, 79, ail - Thursday, November 23, 2000: in St. George, UT. : She was born ‘September: 3, 1921 in Charleston, , One of Brett’s teachers commented, “I ' wish I had more students like Brett. . Rocky Mountain Middle School congratulates Brett for being an excep-tional student and a “Super Grizzly.” Thanks Brett for the fine work. ‘ : ur to Thresa Price and. Stephen: Andrew - Simmons. She married Van Ryan on September 19, 1941 in Salt Lake LDS Temple. Ruby was a loving wife and mother and dedicated grandmother. ~ She*was-always concernéd about the welfare of her family and loved being with them. She spent dl a teachers, _paraprofessionals, i | LUAU School a unique and ‘diverse board works together to govern Another primary goal is implementation of the school’s Mathematics program that strengthens logic skills and reading barticitite the BYU pisrtnee ship Balance ‘Literacy Program. to _ improve the quality of reading countless hours with her grandchildren, loving | == and teaching them. She was an active member of the Church of ieesus ‘Christ of Latter-day Saints, -serving’in many: {anecites: "Sponsored by She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.. -BINGGELI ROCK & CONCRETE _., Supporting a strong foundation for education. . in Wasatch sce 654-2611: 654-22 | “Charleston, Utah 7 ff | _ < . Ruby is survived by her children: Stephen Allen Ryan of Riverton; Palacia (Robert) Hicken of Gilbert, AZ; Kent H: (Michele) Ryan« of South’ J ordan, UT: Vanette (Marion) F: razier of LaVerkin, UT; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Kenneth Simmons of Midway, UT; Lionel Simmons of Mesa, AZ; and one sister: Nedra Brimley of Mesa, AZ. ae She was preceded i in. death. by. her husband: Van; ‘her parents and one : brother: LeGrand Simmons.. Funeral services were held N eats 280.at 11: 00a a.m. at the Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home Visitations were.Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m: at the LaVerkin. Stake Center, and in Heber City on Tuesday from 9:45 to 10: 45 am. prior to ‘services at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Charleston City -Cemetery,-Charleston, UT, under the direction of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home: |