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NORTH COAST THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015 3A Step-by-Step program gets new name, new look Program will be called Learning Ladder Preschool By KATHERINE LACAZE EO Media Group SEASIDE — Just as cir- cle time was coming to a close during class May 6, Sunset Em- pire Park & Recreation District Preschool Coordinator Shelly Saunders revealed her newest addition for the preschool class- room: a mesh cylinder container with baby caterpillars, called a ³/LYH%XWWHUÀ\*DUGHQ´ The small habitat, she said, would be kept in the science corner of the preschool class- room at the Seaside Youth Center, so her 3- to 5-year-old students could observe the crea- tures as they phase into butter- ÀLHV The students are part of the district’s Step-By-Step program, which has been renamed the Learning Ladder Preschool for fall. The caterpillars are the lat- est addition in a series of efforts by Saunders to give her students a safe, fun environment to pre- pare for kindergarten. ‘Needed’ a facelift When Saunders took over the district’s early childhood development program in No- Mondays through Thursdays. Saunders also has several DUHD ¿HOG WULSV SODQQHG 7KH Kindercamp is structured vember after the resignation of dren develop and learn best former Preschool Coordinator through play. Our goal is to slightly differently from the Madge Mossberg, the preschool provide an environment rich in preschool, she said, because space at the Youth Center, and learning opportunities to help she believes summer should the program’s format, received your child grow academically, incorporate more fun activ- socially as well as physically.” makeovers. ities, like craft projects and “She did exactly what the She wants to “help them have ¿HOGWULSV7KLV\HDU¶VZHHNO\ program needed,” said Dawn DUHDOO\SRVLWLYHIXQ¿UVWVFKRRO themes are: Ocean, America Jacobs, who started as the assis- experience.” the Beautiful, Let’s Camp, Some features of her class- tant teacher in September. Pee Wee Chefs, Pirates, How 7KH\UHFRQ¿JXUHGWKHURRP es include attending a weekly 7KLQJV *URZ 5RERWV DQG KATHERINE LACAZE — EO Media Group to make it more open and ac- story time at Seaside Public Li- Maple, 4, a student in the Sunset Empire Park & Recre- Legos, Mini Picassos, Sci- cessible and covered the brown brary; a weekly yoga class; and ation District’s preschool program, shows off a heart ence Fun and Bugs. Children walls with yellow paint. They morning snacks. The students made from homemade playdough during the free play can go to individual weeklong obtained more materials and are taught art, math, science and portion of class May 6. camps or attend all 10 weeks. supplies for students. The cur- ODQJXDJHDUWVLQDGGLWLRQWR¿QH The cost for Kindercamp She has 21 students between is $65 per each weeklong ses- riculum, which Saunders has motor skills and socially accept- is $130 per month for in-district both classes this year. She sees sion, and district residents get developed for 15 years, is fo- able behaviors such as sharing, residents and $145 for others. The class for older pre- the potential for growth, but it a $15 discount. cused on academically prepar- paying attention and respecting ing students for kindergarten the teachers and one another. schoolers will be from 8:30 to would require maintaining a “These programs are so “in a very fun, learning-to-love Because several of the students 11:30 a.m., Mondays, Wednes- second teacher — as the cor- critical for our little people,” way,” said Jacobs, who plans to are Hispanic, they practice days and Fridays. Students must rect teacher-to-student ratio is said interim Executive Direc- resign from her position in June. numbers, colors and days of the be 4 by Sept. 7 to ensure they WR²DQG¿QGLQJDODUJHU tor Mary Blake, who formerly are the correct age to enter kin- classroom space. Saunders is a transplant from week in Spanish and English. served as general manager for “We really are touching on dergarten in fall 2016. The reg- California, where she oversaw a 28 years. “Kids need to test ular cost is $215 per month and similar program for a parks and everything,” Saunders said. and practice and play what’s Summer fun The program is coming to $195 for district residents. recreation department. When The district also is prepar- around them.” Because of Oregon Depart- ing for this year’s Kindercamp, she moved to Seaside, she a close for this school year, That kind of education, she planned to be a real estate agent, but registration is open for fall ment of Education licensing which starts the week of June 22 believes, “will pay dividends.” restrictions, space currently is and ends Aug. 27. The Summer but the preschool coordinator classes. 6FKRODUVKLSV DQG ¿QDQFLDO The class for 3- to 4-year- limited to 15 participants per Kindercamp is a 10-week pro- assistance are available for position was posted online the day she began looking for jobs, olds will be from 8:30 to 11:30 class. “At this age, I think it’s gram where preschoolers ages 3 district and out-of-district res- and she took that as a sign, she a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. so important to have that one- to 5 can participate in arts and idents. For more information, Children must be 3 by Sept. 7 on-one connection with them,” crafts, music, stories and other visit www.sunsetempire.com said. Her philosophy is that “chil- to enroll in the class. The cost Saunders said. activities from 9 a.m. to noon or call 503-738-3311. Salon Boheme honored for school service The Astoria School Board recognized owner Kallie Linder and employees form Salon Boheme at its May board meeting for their sup- port of the Astoria School District over the last 10 years. “Kallie Linder and her team have been instrumental in providing valuable resourc- es to support students and families in the Astoria School District community,” a release from the district read. “We just think it’s import- ant to support the community that supports us,” Linder said at the meeting. Each year, Salon Boheme hosts a number of events that GLUHFWO\ EHQH¿W VWXGHQWV DQG families: • In the fall, the salon hosts a school supply drive supporting the countywide Backpack program. • During the holidays, cli- ents are asked to donate food and toys. Donations are given to Clatsop Community Ac- tion’s regional food bank and Wishing Tree programs, as well as Toys for Tots. • Staff at the salon have adopted individual families to provide dinners to for Thanks- giving. • Each winter, the salon hosts a coat-drive for local students and families. • The salon and its clients donate to the Pantene Beau- tiful Lengths program, which partners with the American Cancer Society to provide real hair wigs to cancer patients. • In cooperation with Co- lumbia Memorial Hospital, the salon established its own wig closet, providing wigs and styling for local cancer patients. • Each year, the salon do- nates vouchers for free hair- cuts, while donating their services during local events through a partnership with Clatsop Community Action. • Astoria High School Prin- cipal Lynn Jackson added that the salon has helped students prepare for homecoming. “The Astoria School Dis- trict appreciates the efforts of Kallie Linder and the staff of Salon Boheme to support students and families in need in our school community,” the district’s release said. “On behalf of the whole Astoria School District, we thank Salon Boheme their generous donation and com- mitment to kids in our com- munity.” Deviney: Could face more charges Continued from Page 1A When Deviney was asked his name, he simply said, “I’m the guy you’re looking for.” Deviney allegedly kid- napped the girl Saturday in Sanger, Calif. He left the girl and his 2004 Nissan Pickup at McDonald’s in Astoria Monday evening. The girl was later reunited with her family, who drove up from their home in Sanger. Po- lice said she is in good health. Deviney allegedly sex- JOSHUA BESSEX — The Daily Astorian Russell Deviney appears via video link for an arraignment at the Clatsop County Courthouse Friday. Y O U CAN CO U N T O N M ED IX for even your sm a llest needs ually assaulted the girl at a rest area, where a sign read “History of Oregon,” ac- cording to court documents. He has no local ties to Clatsop County and there is no indication Astoria was his intended destination, ac- cording to Astoria Police. The charges against Devin- ey claim the alleged crimes occurred in Clatsop Coun- ty. The kidnapping charge claims he took the victim “from one place to another, with the purpose of further- ing the commission and/or attempted commission of rape in the first degree.” Marquis said other juris- dictions could also charge Deviney. “He could be prosecuted in several places,” Marquis said. “At the moment, we are operating off the allega- tions that this happened in Clatsop County.” L ife Ca re O N LY $ 00* 5 9 L ife Ca re w /L ife Flight O N LY $ 00* 1 1 9 *Full year, per household. Membership covers dependents listed on your tax forms, living in your home. BECO M E A M EM BER. IT’S EAS Y ... JO IN TO D AY ! s r r TM E n rollm en t open s M a y 1 a n d en d s Ju n e 30, 2015 C a ll us toda y 503-861-5558 or stop by our office 2325 SE DOLPHIN AVENUE WARRENTON www.medix.org IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1 EDWARD STRATTON — The Daily Astorian From left, Astoria School Board Chairman Martin Dursse honored Salon Boheme owner Kallie Linder and employees Tesa Harrington, Candy Bliss, Michelle Green, Joni Jenson and Carol Hansen.
