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T" SpilyayTymoo Warm Springs, Oregon September 2, 1994 PAGE 5 Learning leap . Pictured left to right, Adams, Sue Duby, Smith takes helm at Warm Springs Elementary Warm Springs Elementary School now has a new principal, beginning the 94-95 school year. Dawn Smith is new to the posi tion but is very much familiar ; with the surroundings of WSE. Dawn started at WSE as a school teacher in 1974, and continued to be a teacher for thirteen years. In 1987 she became the coun selor which she held for five years. She was the Vice-Principal two years prior to now. Her education background in cludes three years at the Univer sity of North Colorado where she studied Deaf Education. She transferred to Oregon State Uni versity her senior year and was part of the Teacher-Intern Pro gram between the Tribe and O.S.U. where she graduated. She s; is currently a graduate student at Portland State University in the Administrative Program. Dawn made the change to Principal because she feels she Supplies needed for school Kindergarten 2 boxes crayons, basic 8, stan dard size not chubby 10 pencils, size 2 2 4-oz bottles of white glue, liquid 1 large box of tissues 1 pkg. baby-wipes (80-150 count) First & Second Grades 1 box of 16 small crayons 2 pencils, size 2 1 eraser 2 4-oz. botUes of white glue 1 box of tissue Third Grade 1 box of 1 6 or 24 small crayons 2 pencils, size 2 Pink Pearl erasers 1 sharp point scissor 1 4-oz. botUe of white glue 1 large box of tissue 1 12-inch rules (inches & cen timeters) Pee Chee Folders Fourth ft Fifth Grades 1 box of 1 6 or 24 small crayons Pencils, size 2 Pink Pearl erasers - 4 - Vf 1 Y ' i 9 - w "I ww back row, Margaret Kinkade-Simnasho Catherine Cooper and Dan Beaubien. Dawn Smith will affect the most change there than any other position. Her goal 1 sharp point scissors 1 4-oz. bottle of white glue 1 12-inch rule (inches & cen timeters) Notebook paper 1 box of tissue Sixth Grade 1 box of 1 6 or 24 small crayons Pencils, size 2 Pink Pearl erasers 1 sharp point scissors 4 oz. Elmer's glue 1 12-inch ruler (inches & cen timeters) Notebook paper 1 box of tissue Ballpoint pens, blue or black (not erasable) NO Spiral or thick notebooks Seventh & Eighth Grades College Ruled Notebook paper One 2-inch 3-ring (metal ring) binders with dividers NO Pee Chee Folders Some classes may require additional materials. i hits Wednesday, September 7 ' - 5 : i New Faces at Warm Teacher, Renae Rodin, CaryPedersen, is to improve student achievement by focusing on reading and student man agement. She feels the area which needs most work is the attendance which did . have a small increase last year. Getting the kids to pay attention and learn can only be done when they are in attendance and be presented with what they need to be successful. She is currently working on getting a parent group together. Which will be the first in a very long time. She feels the help of parents greatly affects the children. She would very much like it if parents were not afraid to come in, and say, "What can I do to help" rather than sitting back and ig noring or even complaining about what is going on throughout the school. Come in and offer your assistance. Publications help assure a student's success in school As a parent, vou can do a lot to help your kids do better in school. It doesn't take a certified teacher to turn everyday experiences read ing signs, sorting the socks on laundry day.counting change into simple lessons that will give kids more confidence and success in the classroom. A series of publications from the US Department of Education offers dozens of activities to get your kids interested in school. To receive these booklets, send your name, address, the appropriate item numbers and 50 cents for each publication to R. Woods, Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, Colorado 8 1009. Every child needs confidence when they're getting ready to face an environment mat's different from what they are used to at home. Help ing Your Child Get Ready for School (Item 372A, S.50) urges moms and dads to be enthusiastic when talking about school. Talk about die excit ing activities in kindergarten, such as going on field trips and making fun art projects. Children also be come excited about school when r 4 PAoto by Saphnnia Kalchia Springs Elementary Daniel Brown,Brian Gallagher and Angie Orchard. Front row, left to right, Nancy Miller,Maureen V" Instead of having a Vice Prin cipal at WSE, they now have a Community Liaison. Helena Jones currently fills that position. Dawn feels the twenty years she has been here, she now has a clear vision of where she needs to go. In her other positions she didn't have the "power" to do anything, but now has the chance to make changes in the school. The main difference regarding her new position she feels now she is the instructional leader to the teachers which is where it must start, as before it was just the kids. Dawn feels she must make the difference through the teachers, before the students, to improve the school. There are new faces at Warm Springs Elementary and Dawn feels really excited about the upcoming year, because they worked hard on the hiring of these people and the returning staff, she says is very dedicated. "Now is the time Warm Springs Elemen tary can make a change." their parents show excitement. Want your kids to pay attention in school? Helping Your Child Suc ceed in School (Item 377A) suggests that you participate in your children's education. Follow their progress by discussing teachers' comments and corrections on assignments and be sure to reward their successes. Take part in school activities when you can and meet with their teachers. The ability to read well is crucial in most subjects. Helping Your Child Learn to Read (Item 375 A) says good readers have parents who read to them often and talk about experi ences and ideas. Asking kids thought provoking, and not just "yes or no" questions, encourages the curiosity needed to create enthusiastic read ers. As children's reading skills im prove, so should their natural interest in history. Helping Your Child Learn History (Item 373A) suggests mak ing the most of everyday opportuni ties to relate to history visits from grandparents, reading books, holi days, elections, the nation anthem before sporting events, pictures in it 1 I', - ' I 1 1 h- ' II ' 4 'J Registration for students new to 509-J Grades K-8: May register at their respective schools starting Friday August 26. Madras Elementary Buff Elementary Metolius Elementary Warm Springs Elem. Madras Jr. Hieh Grades 9-12: May register at their school starting Monday, August 29. Madras Sr. High Grades 9-12 475-7265 (Please call to schedule an appointment) SCHOOL STARTS AT 8:30 a.m. Kindergarten At registration, parent conferences and partial class sessions will be scheduled with parents at the time of registration. Parent Conferences will be conducted beginning September 7. Full Kindergarten classes will begin September 13. Kindergarten students must have: Proof of Immunization, proof of birthdate (must be five-years-old before September 1). Changes made Warm Springs Elementary has new staff on board they include: Kindergarten Full Time Renae Rodin, Half Time Fiell Ley; First Grade Angie Orchard, Cary Pedersen and Sue Duby; Second Grade Dan Brown and Nancy Miller; Third Grade Brian Gallagher; Fifth Grade Catherine Cooper, Physical Education Dan Beaubien; ERC Teacher Maureen Adams,; and Community Liaison Helena Jones. newspapers and magazines and vis its to museums. Showing your inter est in history encourages your child's own interest. Math is everywhere in yourchild's life, and yet you both may not recog nize it. Through everyday activities at home, the grocery store and in transit, Helping Your Child Learn Math (Item 374 A) shows you how to recognize math in your world all the time. And, the ability to be responsible is one of life s most rewarding skills. Prices for School Meals Served Opening Day Breakfast K-12 $.75 Lunch K-6 $1.00 Lunch 7-12 $1.25 Milk only $ .25 Reduced Prices (upon approval of application) Breakfast $ .30 Lunch $ .40 Applications for reduced prices are available at school office. S' -1,. r Grades K-4 Grades 5-6 Grades K-4 475-3520 475-3992 475-6421 or 546-3104 553-1128 475-7253 Grades K-5 Grades 7-8 at WSE Some changes are taking place at WSE, which include having a fourth and fifth grade class blend, due to the large number of fifth graders and small numbcrof fourth graders. Diana LaPage will teach that class. Jennifer Oppenlander will move from Kin dergarten to Second Grade, and John Nelson will move from Third Grade to Fifth. Dean Johnson will now be a half-time counselor and also return as a Speech Therapist Helping Your Child Learn Respon sible Behavior (Item 376A) is packed with practical suggestions in helping children learn how to make respon sible choices, and stick with them. The booklet also contains an exten sive listing of books you can read to or with your kids that can help them learn the meaning of responsible be havior. You will also find easy and fun activities to do with your young children to help them build healthy eating and exercise habits in Helping Your Child Be Healthy and Fit (Item 371A).