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Page 10 The INDEPENDENT, November 21, 2001 Vernonia teachers complete Intel “Teach to the Future” program Intel® Teach to the Future, a program to train classroom teachers to promote project- based learning and effectively integrate the use of computers into their existing curriculum so students will increase their learning and achievement, was successfully completed by 22 staff members of the Vernonia School District. The training re quires forty hours of hands-on instruction delivered via ten curricular modules. The them es of the Intel Teach to the Future program in clude: • A focus on the ways stu dents and teachers can use technology to enhance learning through research, communica tion and productivity strategies and tools • An emphasis on “hands- on” learning and the creation of curricular units and evaluation tools, which address state and national academic and technol ogy standards • Promoting engaging oppor- WGS names junior high honor roll The following students are included on the junior high first quarter academ ic honor roll at Washington Grade School: Principal’s Honors (4.0) - Ben Schorzman, John Fitch, Kevin Johnston and Kristin Cota. High Honors (3.5-3.99) - Alex Bittinger, Amber Abney, B. J. Linville, Brittanie Roberts, Brittney Lindauer, Damon Mc Neill, Danielle Robb, Heather Mailer, Jacob Hales. Jacob Rice, Jessica Long, Jessica Short, Jessica Tar- rence, Joreigh Landers, Kizzie Peirce, Laura Brookins, Marisol Borquez, N icole Frantz and Stephanie Carr. ©JT* Honors (3.25-3.49) - Ake- shia Maldonado, Anna Naspini, Christina Sohler, Erin Gehrke, H eather Hennessey, Karrie Swaner, Kristin Kelly. Kristina Lamping, Larinda Botchie, M ackenzie Bassett, Melissa Chelby, Nicole Koza chenko, Sam Thornton, Terry Jacobs and Travis Baker. Honorable M ention (3.0- 3.24) Burdette Robb, Cassan dra Fogel, Cassandra Gunter, Caycee Lorton, Colton DeWitt, Jessica Dahl, Jonathan Kintz. Katie Roberts, Nandi Van Meter, Nick Hammons, Russell Lende, Theresa Due, Timothy Hein and Zach Serafin. tunities for students through ac cess to technology •Encouraging teachers to work in teams, problem-solve and participate in peer review of their units. Intel first trained Vernonia teacher Doug Tesdal for one week at Portland State Univer sity and one week in Eugene. Tesdal then instructed the train ing in Vernonia. Participating faculty mem bers included Anne Kingsley- Beeson, Becky Louder, Bonnie Holce, Carrie Bickford, Cheryl Quinene, Dennis DeWitt, llene Grady, Judy Gingerich, Karen Johnston, Kari Hansen, Kath leen Pennington. Kathy Ward, Kelley Murphy- Shaw, Leigh Morlock, Malin Wilson, Marilyn Pederson, Mi chelle Eagleson, Rachel Camp, Robin Thom pson, Rocelia Nice, Robyn Cochran and Su san Waters. A Graduation Ceremony for the participating teachers was held November 19 in the W ash ington Grade School Library. 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar Now through December 23rd Flags Cards Candles Boyd’s Bears Fenton Glass Ornaments Home Accents Holiday CDs Herbal Teas Gourmet Foods Fitz & Floyd “Willow Tree” Angels Live Christinas Trees a n d More! 61 FT SPECIAL HOURS Open Friday 8 AM to 8 PM ** #4111/3111 Expires Naw. 25.2001 Located at 16000 NW Sellers Road, at the corner o f Highway 26 503 324-6300 Open Daily 10 am to 6 pm CHEVAL MIRROR Alse available la C h irm Quantities Limited L im M to Jtoc* on huntf Hurry wtoto suppliti list Sloth <rwy vary m neh slort rpfeR’s 2962 S. Baseline * Cornelius * 503-640-1124 16126 SE Stark • Portland • 503-252-5434 HOURS: Mon-Sat 10-6‘ Sun 11-5 (¿utility W o o /h m d i p h o h t t r e / i f-H iuilH rt 90 Days Same as Cash OAC Layaways & Financing ' Special Holiday Items: Wreaths Swags Cut Greens Poinsettias
