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Show -N N EE w s Spanish Fork Covering what matters most Raquel Turner USHA's Ambassador of the Year Raquel Turner was born in Payson. At the age of two, her parents discovered she had a progressive hearing loss. At two and a half years of age, she was fitted with hearing aids, which she wore until the age of five when she received a cochlear implant. Her first training began with the Utah School for the Deaf (USD) Parent Infant Program (PIP). At three years of age, Raquel began her school career at the Utah School for the Deaf (USD) preschool in Orem, where she continued through Kindergarten, proving to be a quick study. Raquel's first USD preschool teacher, Becky White, remembered her as a shy but observant child who knew only a handful of words when she first entered her preschool class. As Raquel became comfortable in her new class, her enthusiastic participation in the learning process was evident. Always eager to explore new things, Raquel proved to be an energetic and tenacious learner, quickly grasping new concepts and improving her language abilities. Two talents emerged early in those preschool years — her artistic abilities and her love of animals, both of which she still enjoys and fosters to this day. At the tender ages of three and four, Raquel's detailed drawings constantly impressed her preschool teacher. Once after a preschool unit on frogs, Raquel caught and presented a bevy of them to her preschool teacher as a gift — real homework in action! Raquel was known as a passionate and intelligent learner, even in preschool. At the age offive,Raquel was eligible for and received a cochlear implant. By first grade she was ready to mainstream part-time at the Utah School for the Deaf (USD) and part-time with her hearing peers, where she soared to the top oi" her class in reading. By second grade, Raquel was mainstreamed full time in Courtesy photos AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR: Raquel Turner receiving her award from the Utah Speech Language and Hearing Association. her neighborhood school, receiving only minimal support from the speech therapist, and a hearing consultant at school, and continued full time support from her family on the home front. Raquel is currently attending fifth grade at Spanish Oaks Elementary School in Spanish Fork, where she is affectionately known by her nickname, 'Rocky/ most likely a result of her abilities as a hearty athlete. iler current teacher. Mrs. Davies, refers to Raquel as one of her "star students" whose lively spirit is one of her defining characteristics. Raquel is comfortable sharing what she thinks, and never allows her hearing loss to interfere with what she wants. Raquel is an extremely conscientious student whose grades are reflective of a student who always goes above and beyond what is required of her. Mrs. Tingey, the principal, reported that Raquel is a delight to have at school with a positive attitude that radiates from the "big smile she wears on her face every day. Not only is she smart, but she is friendly and loves to help others. Everyone who works with Raquel realizes she is an amazing student with great potential, who is a pleasure to work with. At last count, it was unanimous — all of her teachers, both past and present, agree she should be cloned! The Utah Speech Language and Hearing Association, along with Nebo School District, wish to congratulate Raquel on this great honor. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 • B7 Salem kids cook up healthy recipes Two students from Salem The winners were: • Salad: "Super Nova," Elementary were among the seven winners for this year's Chadwin Wright, 4th grade, Kids' Fruits and Veggies Salem Elementary Recipe Contest, sponsored Snacks: "Vegetable by the Utah Department of Pinwheels" - Callie Peterson, Health (UDOH) and the Utah 4th grade, Salem Elementary Fruits and Veggies — More • Creative: "Fruit Frog" Matters Association. - John Michael Lewis, 6th "Our hope is that kids will grade, Valley Elementary Dessert: "Creamy discover the fun of cooking with fruits and vegetables Dreamy Fruit Cup" - Kate early in their lives," said Clifford, 2nd grade, Canyon . Tania Charette of the Crest E lcm. UDOH Heart Disease and • Smoothies: "Sierra's Stroke Prevention Program. Smoothie" - Sierra Conrad, "And that they will enjoy it 2nd grade, Canyon Crest throughout their lives to stay Elementaryhealthy." Main Dish: "Spaghetti The recipes were scored .Squash Supper" - Drew on ease of preparation, Reilly, 6th grade, Brookwood creativity, taste and health Elementary benefit. The winning recipes • Breakfast: "Strawberry & had to contain no more than 12 Banana Sandwich" - Sabrina readily available ingredients, Greenwood, Country View be easy to prepare (in about Elem. 20 minutes), and must be the For more information or child's original creation. to download a free copy of This year there were 77 the cookbook, visit:' www. entries in seven categories. hearthighway.org. Courtesy photo HEALTHY COOKING: Chadwin Wright and Callie Peterson were two of seven winners in a state-wide contest to create healthy recipes using fruits and vegetables. Canyon GROUP WORK: Raquel Turner, center, with her group after her USHA award. Courtesy photo CUB TRACKS: Students from Canyon Elementary receive cub tracks from their teachers for "Making Good Choices," "Following Directions," and "Showing Gratitude." The cub tracks forms are put in a box in the office and there is a weekly drawing. Cub Tracks winners receive a coupon for a free pizza from Pier 49 Pizza in Spanish Fork. Pictured top row left to right are Trenton Throckmorton, Ana Garcia, Andi Reynolds and Jake Jones; middle row left to right McKenna Walker, Aubrie McConnell, Taylor Lewis, Amy Guenther and Justin Blake; bottom row left to right is McKayla Broomhead, Jessica Anderson and Garrik Minson. Foothills Courtesy photo COMMOTION IN THE OCEAN: Spanish Oaks first graders perform their program about sharks, fish, and making friends. Sharks, fish, and making friends Bonnie Dangerfield SPANISH OAKS t Got any Jacks? Go Fish! That was the name of the game for the Spanish Oaks first graders last week, as they sang and danced their way through their program about sharks, fish and making friends. They also had a captivated audience. They performed once for the entire school on Thursday, Oaks put their creative minds to work to March 27, 2008 and for proud parents choreograph the dances, create speaking on Friday, March 28, 2008. parts, and make it flow together to involve Many hours of preparation went into all the students. Most importantly, the first jnaking this program a success, along graders had to memorize lines, singing with help - from parents, teachers and parts, and dances and they pulled it off students. Parent helpers worked together without a "commotion in the ocean." on making the incredible back drop and Congratulations to the first graders at decorations to set the stage for the little Spanish Oaks Elementary on a job well performers. Thefirstgrade team at Spanish done! Courtesy photo APRIL FOOLS: A "Brigade of Tin Men" invaded Foothills Elementary School on April Fool's Day. The Principal, Mr* Schollenberger, was surprised {o find the room was encased in tin foil! He has yet to identify the members of the brigade. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mr. S., ASAP! |