The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 10, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 April 1990 — Page 10

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., April 18,1990

School news

Area schools prepare for School Library Media Week

The week of April 23 through April 27 has been designated in the United States as School Library Media Week. In an effort to promote the media centers in the schools throughout the Wawasee Community School Corporation. teachers and students in the elementary schools are being asked to wear colors throughout the week to promote a special theme. On Monday, the students will be asked to wear something blue. The slogan for the day will be “Don’t be blue — Read!" The color for Tuesday has been designated as orange. Tuesday's slogan will be “Orange you glad you can read?” Wednesday's color will be yellow. On this day, the slogan

I I ’fl Ms W > BB* ■Jr., ■ i *. w * /JKh ~ fcr >1 _• .... | IKV r9 * ft ’ 'if , wH -■ 5READYING FOR LIBRARY WEEK — Judy Jones, paraprofessional at Milford Elementary School, busily works in the school’s library, helping students check out books. Not pictured is Cheryl Walker, another paraprofessional at Milford Elementary. Both staff and students of the Wawasee Community School Corporation are gearing up for School Library Media Week, to be held April 23 through April 27. < Photo by Stacey Lesch )

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will be "Yell-out for a good book!” Red is the color for Thursday's dress. And the accompanying slogan for this red day is "I red a good book!'' Friday will bring with it the close of School Library Media Week. On this final day. students and staff are invited to wear their favorite color. The slogan for this last color day is "Reading is the rainbow of life. " In addition to the ’color days, the library at Syracuse Elementary will be featuring a special “story-telling time" for its students. Coordinated by Kay Neff, library aide, the program will bring several members of the community into the school to tell

stories to the elementary students. Regardless of the specific activities, the objective for the

School lunch menu

WAW A S E E CO M MU NT TA HIGHSCHOOL April 23-27 MONDAY — Tenderloin sandwich. pickle slices, tater tots, apple crisp, and milk TUESDAY- French toast sticks, sausage patty, tri tater. strawberries and bananas, orange juice, and milk

week is to remind all students of the importance of reading, according to Nancy Nelson, librarian for the school corporation. Nelson explains that the week’s slogans

WEDNESDAY — Lasagna, tossed salad, mixed fruit, chocolate pudding, hot roll w/butter. and milk THURSDAY - Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes w/gravy, cherry cobbler, bread and butter, and milk FRIDAY — Pizzaboats, buttered green beans, fruit slush, and milk Menu subject to change. High school art show this weekend The students and faculty of Wawasee High School invite the public to attend its annual art show on Friday and Saturday. The display will be held in the commons area of the school. Art projects will be put on display from 4-9 p.m. on Friday and from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday. Judging of the show will take place Saturday morning, with first, second, third place and honorable mention ribbons being awarded in each category. A "Best of Show" piece will be chosen from the first-place winners. It will be purchased by the school and put on permanent display in the school auditorium hallway. Faraway salts Salts from the evaporating Aral Sea have been reported from as far away as the Soviet coast of the Arctic Ocean, says National Geographic

and specially designated colors gives everyone the choice of participating in a simple and fun activity that underscores a message that “reading is fun!”

MILFORD SYRACUSE NORTH W EBSTER ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH April 23-27 MONDAY — Ham dinger sandwich. tri tater, fresh orange slices, wacky cake, and milk TUESDAY — Fish item, buttered peas, pineapple rings, blueberry cheesecake, bread and butter, and milk WEDNESDAY - Lasagna, tossed salad, mixed fruit, hot roll w/butter, and milk THURSDAY — Cook's choice FRIDAY — Chicken and dumplings, buttered broccoli, peach half, peanut butter fudge, bread and butter, and milk Menu subject to change. Prom Promise The Governor’s Task Force to Reduce Drunk Driving kicked off the 1990 Prom Promise campaign at Thomas Carr Howe High School in Indianapolis. The statewide campaign is targeted at high school juniors and seniors and encourages students to celebrate prom and graduation free of alcohol and other drugs. "We hope to reach all 138.000 juniors and seniors in the state of Indiana through this year's campaign." said Jeffrey Modisett. chairman of the Task Force. "We want everyone to be assured they will have a happy, safe prom season by signing these promises and participating in an alcohol and drug free prom celebration" Along with this campaign, the Task Force will be distributing television and radio public service announcements to media throughout the state. For information on how high school can participate, please contact the Task Force office. 317-232-4219.

Farm Bureau to hold seminar June 5-8

High School juniors and seniors can learn more about the American way of life during a citizenship seminar sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau. Inc. The seminar is scheduled for June 5-8 at Franklin College. Franklin. The seminar outlines the private-enterprise system, the understanding of our political system and citizens' involvement in government. Presentations by nationally known speakers.

Enrollment underway for 'Yousafe 7 seminar

It s every parent s nightmare — receiving a telephone call from authorities telling them that their son or daughter has been seriously hurt in an accident. Many ask themselves." How could I have prevented this?" Mel Hollingsworth. Education Department director of the Indiana Farm Bureau. Inc . has a suggestion to help He would like teens to enroll in a youth safety seminar, called "Yousafe ." The program will be held June 26-29 at the Columbus Youth Camp, Columbus, and is open to high school freshmen and

Syracuse Community Nursery School Registration Saturday, May 5, 1990 8:00 A.M.-l 1:00 A.M. $lO Registration Fee Birth Certificate Is Required St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Syracuse Call 457-3361 Or 457-8493 For Information

, A THOS T IJBBE as SRkiW'* ' Or* READY FOR THE RIDE — The Syracuse Girl Scouts will be one of the many civic or community organizations riding in this year’s Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club, Inc. Bike-A-Thon. Slated for May 5, the Bike-A-Thon will begin at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Syracuse. . The Bike-A-Thon hopes to draw participants from Milford, North Webster and Syracuse. Those wanting more information may call Dr. Richard Brungardt. Standing, left to right, are Tara Conn, Jenny Weaver, Angela Brungardt, Michelle Spaulding, Kari Wortinger, Karrie Detwiler, Shirlee Grider, troop leader; Carrie Grothaus, and Dr. Brungardt. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton)

Mary Haffner elected to Alpha Lambda Delta Indiana University students were recently elected into membership in Alpha Lambda Delta, national scholastic freshman honor society. Among those new members initiated on April 1 was Mary R. Haffner, daughter of Charles and Ann Haffner, r 4 box. 185-B, Syracuse. Alpha Lambda Delta recognizes superior academic achievement by freshmen. Students must have obtained a 3.5 or better grade point average (out of 4.0) to be eligible for membership. Talent show at North Webster The sixth annual North Webster talent show will be held Saturday, April 21, at 6 p.m. in the North Webster School gymnasium. There will be a small admission charge. Also, parents are to be reminded of North Webster’s ParentTeacher Friends Organization (PTFO) meeting being held Thursday, April 19. at 7 p.m. The program by Donna Bolinger will be on "Understanding Children."

discussion workshops and group participation will highlight the seminar. The cost of the seminar will be paid by each sponsoring county Farm Bureau and by the state Farm Bureau office so that the students will not incur any costs. High school principals and guidance counselors will help select students to attend. The enrollment deadline for this seminar is May 15.

sophomores ages 14-16. The registration fee is to be paid by the sponsoring county Farm Bureau. Information pamphlets have been sent to high school principals, guidance counselors and Indiana Farm Bureau county leaders Hollingsworth says you can t' protect your children from everything, but his seminar will teach them safety measures oh everything from all terrain vehicles (ATVs) to lawn mowers to firearms. Students also will learn first aid and CPR.

BE r I Bk jt w ' L, * j|h| r BBHHEk llllil '■ i Bi iSHi 5 MflHKfll Ito h■ h-" -iW Bni W. \ s' \ •v* ’ Wt w ■ I t 1 1 z ßf I ' I PAPER TOWER —Sixth grade students in Mr. Rex Rymers' construction technology class were given an X' 2 x 11 inch sheet of paper and a six-inch piece of clear plastic tape and told to "construct a tower as high as you can.” These free standing towers had to be able to stand on their own for at least 30 seconds. Working in pairs, the students were allotted 30 minutes to complete the construction project. Students, Blake Pilcher, left, and Jeff Mullins, right, broke the school record by constructing a tower that stood 58' 2 inches tall. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton)

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