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Show I Beryl School Offers Kindergarten Facilities a dirt and dust problem to a more controlable proportion. A six-foot fence has also been installed, separating the front playground from the highway. high-way. The school district provided provid-ed the fence and it was installed by the Kscalaanle Valley Lion's Club. The Kscalante Valley School faculty and many parents take this opportunity to express appreciation to the Iron County School Board and to the staff of the Iron County School District Dis-trict office for their support in the projects of the past year, i .... . ! The youngest students of the ; Kscalante Valley School now enjoy one of the finest kinder-i kinder-i garten facilities in this area. Under Title I, Kletnentary-See-ondary Education Act, a room which was used for storage and some recreation was converted 'and remodeled to accomodate1 the first nine-month kindergar-j kindergar-j ten the school has had. This ! class is held on a half-day basis (from 8:30 to 11:00 a. in. i new cabinets, tile and carpet I flooring, small stage, new doors, I curtains, and painting. Other I money was spent in purchasing equipment. Some of the same funds were what is now a very attractive and functional library. The new carpet In the library appears to have made a sizable contribution contri-bution to the attitude-improvement of the students Comparing the number of books to the students, this is likely one of the best stocked libraries in the state, having a ratio of over fifteen books to one student. Many of the books and other improvements came about under a Ford Foundation project of the past years. Other recent improvements have been made with district funds. A sizable blaektopping project extending from the community com-munity building through the playground of the school has improved im-proved the playing area, eliminated elim-inated a weed crop, and reduced |