The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 10, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 March 1981 — Page 10
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed., March 25.1581
School news
Kindergarten round-ups next month
Text And Photos By DEB FOX It’s time for kindergarten registration in the Lakeland School Corporation so let’s take a look at how the school gets ready and how several parents get ready to- send their child to school Registration for Milford is on April 14; Syracuse, April 20; and North Webster, April 21 Students must be five years old by September 1. Richard Long, principal of the North Webster Elementary School, explained what happens at a kindergarten round up "We talk to parents and encourage them to bring their child, on the first day. to school and leave them at the door At the round up Long acts as the greeter and introduces the kindergarten program to the parents. Following the general sessions the students are introduced to the kindergarten teachers and to the classrooms A small gift is giveir to each student when entering the classroom "Most of the learning has taken place before they come to school. ’’ remarked Long. "We build upon the knowledge they already have ” He noted there is a question parents and teachers should ask themselves. Am* I helping my child or student become mentally and spiritually sound and a productive member of our societ ) He stressed education is a very important matter and should not be taken lightly, but there should be a cooperation between the parents and the school He also emphasized the importance of the child’s first impression of the school since this attitude is earned with them "Kindergarten is one of the most fun areas." said Long and added he tries to make it a habit of gang into each classroom in the mornings to let the children see him in a different way He also has students sent to his office to compliment them on matters, instead of scolding or for punishment He mentioned an item which reads “Dear Teacher “Today we place our son m your trust, confident that you will guide him. teach him. love him. challenge him. encourage him. discipline him and yes. serve as an examph; for hi in as he grows tomanhood We know we must do our part but we depend on your professional skill and un demanding just as we depend on. the skill and judgment M our physician We are not trained to diagnose his educational needs but you are We are not qualified to prescribe an appropriate program for his optimum growth and development but you are And we are not objective enough to see his weaknesses as-well as his strengths, his shortcomings as well as his achievements and his emerging self when it is in conflict with our own expectations for him but we have faith that you are "We have tried to teach him to be proud of what he is and who he is. to respect himself and to resoect others So', demand of him but. please do not demean him "We have tried to help him acquire those qualities we believe are fundamental honesty, integrity. courage, faith, belief in the dignity of all human life, belief in our country, and in the importance of hard work So. continue to teach him to value these ideals of human conduct and to learn to live by them We may not be very good teachers, but we try to be good parents We need your help and what is more important, our sori needs your help to become a man of whom we can all be proud "Sincerely yours. "“(Signed) "Trusting Parents" There are two times, in the fall and spring, conferences are held with parents to discuss the
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PREPARES FOR KINGERGARTEN — Greg Horman, four, r 3 Syracuse. will be starting kindergarten next fai. but be has already been werking on skills for kindergarten at home with he mother. Mrs. James H’at> Horman. Greg to enrolled ta nursery school three days a week which is helping him prepare for school next year.
progress of their child, ask the teacher any questions and discuss other problems concerning the student. Long remarked the largest problem, is not the students crying when left by their parents, but transportation for those kindergarten students who have working parents. He also commented about the child who leaves his parents for the first time and suggested if the parents give the student the understanding that school is like a job. the student is going to school to work, like the parents work at their profession He mentioned it is good for a student to learn how to play with other children, cooperation and learning to sit still for a short period of time There are sometimes students who want to learn how to read and those who already know how to read. Long repeated several times that if there is cooperation between the parents and the school there normally is no problem and stated kindergarten is good for everyone “even for the ones who know how to read " Teacher’s Views Susan Heath, kindergarten teacher at North Webster, stated she does a lot of things which make the parents aware of what they can do in helping their child "I try to encourage parents to do various things at home to help the students be ready for school in thefall" Mrs Heath feels that by. bringing the students to the orientation in the spring helps them in the fall and also eliminates some of the tears on the first day. When the tears do come Mrs Heath said she reassures the students by talking with them and being consistant in dang things such as walking to the buses She also remarked she stresses to the parents the importance of them being punctual in picking up the student during the first week “For the most part they get over their feats when they can depend on us." She de sen bed how during the first several weeks of school, the process on which to teach the students to trust them During the first several days the kindergarten teachers will pick up the students at the buses iud taae them to the class room, then the teachers move to the school doors, then the end of the hall and finally the classroom "Our main concern is for them to adjust socially and emotionally to school, to be self confident, at ease with the group, listen and follow directions, instill good work habits m what they do." remarked Mrs. Heath. Some of the specific skills the tandergar ten students learn is likenesses, finding things, classifying objects. counting, numeral recognition, learning left from right, writing names and recognizing it. learning the letters of the alphabet and begin ning sounds, muscle coordination by using the gymnasium for large muscle activities and activities for small muscle activities such as writing, painting, coloring, puzzles and blocks Kindergarten teachers also watch for some learning disabilities and try to help the students with their problems. Parents Part Parents can play an important part in preparing th ar students for kindergarten and Mrs James (Pat) Horman, r 3 Syracuse and Mrs - David (Kathy) Groenewoud. North Webster, have helped their children in different ways .Mrs Groenewoud kept her daughter Jodi out of kindergarten for one year and is glad she did She remarked it was a hard decision for she and her husband to make and they discussed the situation with family members and school officials before making the final decision "By holding her back I saw she matured more and was ready for school She wasn’t ready last
year, this year die is more interested in sitting and learning,” remarked Mrs. Groenewoud Mrs. Groenewoud admitted part of her not wanting Jodi to start kindergarten was for selfish reasons because she is the youngest in the family. But one year later, she stated “I’m delighted, it (kindergarten) has all the advantages in the world such as rules and regulation of our school systems, she has become familiar with the building and the staff in one-half day. It gives her experience with out having to be there all day and becomes familiar with students who she will be going to school with." Mrs. Horman made the first steps m preparing her son Greg for kindergarten next year by enrolling him in nursery school and into the youth center. "He needs a lot of help in playing with other children.” remarked Mrs. Horman who also added she subscribes to Sesamee Street books which helps with small motor skills such as his cutting and coloring Since he has been in nursery school she can see the progress he has made and feels that was the biggest and best thing they could have done for him As for his startiiqg kindergarten. "I’m really excited. I’ve seen the progress he’s made in the last six months and looking forward to all the things he learns and does next year." Even though she is looking forward to next year, it was hard for her to send him to nurseryschool. "My family is my life. I have no outside job I had two feelings, separation of child going away from you on his own also looking forward to his progressing She remarked her husband also has expressed some feelings about his son growing up and going to school She stated he feeling a loss but not as strong as hersg ’but he is definitely very proud of Greg and what he has accomplished, he’s alreadytalking about when they work together” Greg has expressed one fear about attending school and that is riding the school bus. But he has it a little bit easier since some neighbors will be getting on with him and keeping an eye on him Mrs Horman feels Greg will do quite well in school because erf the help they have given him. but knows he will need further help in small motor skills and association with other children But not Greg he said he would do “perfect” in school
Wawasee FFA third in leadership contest
The Wawasee Future Farmers of America chapter members competed in the annual District Il leadership contests on Saturday, March 14. at Triton High School The local chapter placed third m overall competition Wawasee member results are as follows: Karen Hummel, first in Sweetheart contest, third in
Jr Lakeland y School Lunch ; L Menu J
March 30-April 3 MONDAY - Tenderloin sandwich, lettuce, mixed vegetables, apple crisp and milk TUESDAY- Turkey tetraz* zini. buttered green beans, fruit, bread and butter, pudding and milk WEDNESDAY - Chef salad, tator tots, hot rolls and butter, graham cracker sandwich and milk THURSDAY - Lasagna, buttered com. fruit, bread and butter and milk FRIDAY - Bologna sandwich, bean soup, cole slaw, fruit salad, cookie and milk ’ J. G. McClain receives Culver's 'Silver A' John Garthwait McClain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom G. McClain, Syracuse, was honored at the Academic Recognition Convocation at Culver Military and Culver Giris’ Academy. Culver. McClain received a “Silver A” signifying a grade point average of at least 1W based on four or more major subjects.
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KINDERGARTEN HELPS — Mrs. David (Kathy) Groenewoud. North Webster, is shown with her daughter. Jodi. six. who attends kindergarten. Mrs. Groenewoud stated kindergarten is good for Jodi because she learned the school routine, layout of the school, fire drills, tornado drills and the Alpha pre-reading program and pre-math program.
Webster girl runner-up in county spelling bee
Jerlyn Sponseller, the 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Jerome Sponseller. r 1 Pierceton, was the runner-up in this year's county spelling bee contest held Monday evening. March 23. in Milford schoolmates hold reunion 5 Milford school mates held their third-yea r reunion with teacher. Mrs. Albert Harshbarger, the former Miss Olive Shambaugh, at the Hammock State Park. Sebring. Fla., on March 15th Mrs Harshbarger taught in Milford in 1928-1932. There were 14 present in 1980 and this year 19 enjoyed a potluck dinner, four being from the class of 1932. They were Mr. and Mrs Harshbarger; Mr. and Mrs. Edward (Dick) Handgen; Mr and Mrs Jerry Bushong, from the class of 1932; Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Reuter, class of 1932; Mr and Mrs. Vern Egolf, class of 1932; Mr and Mrs. Clifford Ring ; Mr and Mrs Harold Gawthrop; Mr and Mrs Daniel Mishler; Mrs. Francis Eckert and Mr. and Mrs Royce Biller class of 1932
horticulture demonstration and > fourth in public speaking; Brian Roberts, second in leadership contest; Kenny Schafer and Shelton Parsons, second in Quiz bowl; Shelton Parsons, fourth in production demonstration: Ron Turner and Mike Cavendar. fifth in agriculture sales demonstration; Jim Rhodes, sixth in conservation demonstration and seventh in agriculture mechanics demonstration and Dave Roberts. 12th in creed The chapter also won a second
Milford library notes
By JODI BROWN Spring has always seemed like a time for new beginnings — and if you haven't been in your local library since you were “knee-hi to a grasshopper'’ you know it’s time for a new beginning. Begin, with us as your source for reading pleasure and knowledge. We've put on a fresh new face for spring here at the library This past month we received a new coat of paint both up and downstairs and we’d like to compliment Dick Smith for a job well done! Our appreciation also goes to Mr and Mrs. Harold Keriin and Mrs. Forrest Keriin of Goshen who gave two pictures to the library in memory of Chales V. Keriin. Nancy Wuthrich. Judy Myers, Shirley Timmons and Bonnie Newman put in a lot of hours working uo shaping up the old copies of The Milford Mail They cared enough to donate all those hours of their time — it was appreciated! “At 32, Elizabeth Morgan is a young woman in a man’s field — not only medicine but surgery, the most masculine corner of the most male-dominated profession there is. Candidly and vividly she describes, her long road from medical school to private practice: the demoralizing admissions practices of some major schools of medicine; the challenge of being trained by the best surgeons in New England; hospital’s shocking exportation of interns and residents; her need
Warsaw at the First United Methodist Church. Jerlyn is a fifth grader at North Webster Elementary School. She spelled correctly the word opaquely’ in the 20th round of the contest after Jeff Shumaker of South Whitley, missed it. In keeping with the bee rules, she then had to spell another word, but misspelled ‘parasite’. Shumaker, who appeared to have been eliminated only the round before, bounced back to spell parasite’ correctly, making him the winner. Judges for the contest were Gayle Harris and Tim Yeager. North Webster Elementary Principal Richard R Long is chairman of this year’s event. Phillip Dick, a North Webster Elementary and Junior High School physical education teacher, was the pronouncer. Jain McClain is UC graduate Jain McClain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom G. McClain, Syracuse, recently graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruez, Calif She has studied at Lewis and Clark College, Portland. Oreg, and University of Paris Sorbonne, Paris, France
place in scrapbook and a fourth in secretary’s book competition. The contests are designed to help members develop their leadership and communication skills. There are 18 chapters in District II The contests are designed to help members develop their leadership and communication skills. There are 18 chapters in District 11. Winning contestants in each category compete in June state contests
to be determined and tough — and her fear of becoming too tough. Here is a woman's story — not a feminist lament about discrimination, but an outspoken, sometimes funny, always personal account of a talented young woman’s initiation into an exlucisve club whose rules are a rigoros and tradition-clad as they were 20 years ago. Elizabeth Morgan is a woman who made it. This is her story, the making of a ‘ woman surgeon.” “The making of a woman surgeon" by Elizabeth Morgan is now on our shelves along with Taylor Caldwell's new book Answer As A Man“ Margaret's Stbry” by Eugenia Price and the sequel to "Flowers In the Attic — Petals On The Wind” by V. C. Andrews are available for your reading enjoyment You say you’ve all but given up trying to read anymore’ The print is too small. Well you ought to try our large print books — we’ve just received several given to us through the ALSA office. Now all your reading excuses are gone — so come in and enjoy! •• • « You can look back to 1980, but we prefer to look forward to 1981. From time to time we have suggested that readers go to church; the idea is still sound.
By ROSALYN JONES
We are enjoying the lovely arrangement of dried plants made by Lois Koher in the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club’s niche. Another item of beauty we have recently added, is the picture in memory of Gay D. Grindle from the Universal Livestock Employees. We have added several new books. Some of these are: Vidal: "Creation" (historical novef) Drury: “Hill Os Summer" move! of the final RussianAmerican confrontation) Ross: "Independence!" (Vol. 1 of the Kent Family Chronicles, a western saga) Powers: “Toot-Toot-Tootsie. Good-Bye’’ (novel of the changing world of baseball broadcasting) Toffler: "The Third Wave” (the* authors view of our radically changing society) Claiborne; "Craig Clairborne’s Gourmet Diet" (Low-cholesterol, low-sugar dieting) Dyer: “The Sky's The Limit" (Self-actualization psychology) Ewald: “Eisenhower The President" (an evaluation of Eisenhower as president)
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STARTS THURSDAY — Wawasee High School will presen “Fiddler on the Roof” Thursday. Friday and Saturday. .March 26. 27 and 28. The musical wii be presented in the higjh school auditorium. Cast members in the front row are Bob Hickman. Theresa Ogden. Curt Clevenger and Lisa Walker. . I In the back are Susan Freeman. Michelle W akeland and Steven D?k.
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MAKING APPLESAUCE — North Webster fourth grade elementary class “Owenton.” with teacher John Cowens, made applesauce during Pioneer Day on March 19. Pictured above from left to right are: Celeste Weigand. Pete Bonner. Becky Fhotfes and Deanna Croce. (Photo by Kim Hieber)
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MILFORD BROWNIES — Milford Brownie Troop 222 meet Thursdays in the First Bretten Church Annex. The girts are presently working on their first aid patches. Pictured clockwise are Stephanie Hobbs, Kristin Robbins, Evelyn Stricklin. Pam Shreck, Loretta Schafer, Melanie Hobbs, Kris Dimick and Charity Stamp. Troop leaders are CarolineStunp. Jean Hobbs and Cindy Rink. (Photo by Terri Chikote)
School Calendar Week Os March 25 To April 1 WEDNESDAY County Crops Judging Contest 4p.m.,atWhitko ' Adult Education Classes 6:30 p.m., at Wawasee Adult Edmation Classes THURSDAY 6:30p.m.. at Wawasee . "Fiddler OnThe RoofMusic Boosters Dinner 7 3o p m Wawasee 5 p.m., at W awasee audit or iam FRIDAY M . _, "Fiddler On theßoof" Music Boosters Dinner 7.30 p m > Musnal. Wawasee 5p.m., at Wawasee auditorium SATURDAY Wabash County Invitational “Fiddler On The Rtof” Judging 7 30 p.m., Musical. Wawasee 8 a.m. auditorium MONDAY TUESDAY Adult Education Classes Adult Education (lasses 6:30 p.m. at Wawasee 6:30 p.m. at Wawasee
Susan Gans accepted into Phi Beta Kappa
Susan Gans, a senior at Indiana University. Bloomington, has been accepted into Phi Beta Kappa. The honor society presented her its key’ for her outstanding academic performance. Susan is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Ray Gans of Lake
Wawasee. Sht? is a 1977 graduate of Wawasee High School; ♦♦ * ♦ Price fixing is wonderful when it doesn't affect what you have to slell.