The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 October 1990 — Page 10

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 31,1990

School news

$37,253 for Wawasee —

Over 1,000 Hoosier schools to share $lO million in improvements

Measurable improvements in Hoosier schools are on the rise and, according to State Superintendent of Public Instruction H. Dean Evans, the number of schools sharing in the financial rewards is on the increase as well. Following review by the Indiana State Budget Committee on October 16, Dr. Evans released the names of the 1,085 schools to receive cash awards, as well as the amount of money those schools will receive for demonstrating improved performance during the 1989-90 school year over the two previous school years. In addition, 158 schools qualified as Four Star Schools. In order to receive Four Star status, schools must achieve at Indiana’s highest level in each of four categories, including student attendance rates, English/language arts proficiencies; mathematics proficiencies; and average ISTEP scores. To receive a cash award, schools must show improvement from one year to the next in at least two of the four criteria. A school demonstrating

» a w HL* “ ,i > 1 mmML, kl&. J*j3rir jH -.A-Br $ >y.A»> fS v <, «g wz f Ffl ' ■ RECYCLING EFFORT — Three members of the Wawasee Middle School sixth grade Apollo Knights team show the aluminum cans they’ve collected for recycling. Proceeds from the recycling will be used for team activities. Shown, from left, are: Sarah Tharp, Chet Myers, and Jonathan Kern. Not pictured is Pat Eby, who collected approximately 600 cans. The Apollo Knights will sponsor a “Home Town Recycling Center" in conjunction with Lewis Salvage at Wawasee Middle School from 8 a.m. until noon, Saturday,.Nov. 10. The sixth grade team has been relating subject matter to a universal theme about “Healthy Communities.” Students have been making posters, separating and weighing trash, and studying health related careers. (Photo by Mark Huffman)

pESTIVAL OF LIFg A Community Health Fair For All Ages SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 8:00 AM— 12:00 Noon Shrine Community Building • Fairgrounds Blood Screening Body Fat Measurement Complete Blood Work ($20.00)* Body Flexibility or Cholesterol ($4.00) Lung Capacity Screening Blood Pressure/Pulse Check Stress Testing Take Home Colon Tests ($2.00) Prescription Screening Height & Weight Child Fingerprinting and Glaucoma/Vision Screen Video Identification Gum Disease Testing (Bring a Blank VHS Video Tape) Hearing Testing Video on Child Safety 'Complete Blood Work requires 8-hour fasting prior to testing. Sponsored by the Otis R. Bowen Center, Kosciusko Community Hospital, and the Kosciusko County Mental Health Association.

measurable improvement in only one of the four criteria receives a certificate of improvement by no monetary award. Incentive Awards Os the total number of schools included in the 1989-90 Indiana School Incentive Awards Program, 61.5 percent will be receiving cash awards this year, compared with 51.8 percent last year. Wawasee Community School Corporation’s Incentive Award amounts to a total of $37,253.84. The schools that have improved in any area are listed as follows with their gain listed in Tscore units (rounded): North Webster Elementary School, math, ISTEP, attendance, total of 141; Syracuse Elementary School, ISTEP, attendance, 89; Wawasee High School, ISTEP, attendance. 84; Milford Elementary School, language, ISTEP, 81; and Milford Junior High School, attendance, 44. “The number of schools which have demonstrated a measurable improvement in at least two of the four criteria is noticeably up from last year,” said Dr. Evans. “Students, parents, teachers, and

school administrators are excited about this program. It is away for them to judge their own progress, to get a feeling for how well they are doing, and to identify areas in need of improvement.” This is the second year Indiana schools will receive funds for improved performance. The Indiana School Incentive Program,

Delegates attend national convention of Girl Scouts

Mary Louise Fox, New Paris, president of the Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council Board of Directors; Karen DeLucenay, Elkhart, director of field services; and Sharon Bradley, Elkhart, director of adult development, joined 6,000 delegates and visitors in Miami Beach, Fla., October 20-23 for the 45th National Council Session/Convention of Girl Scouts of the USA. A highlight of the event was First Lady Barbara Bush launching the national Girl Scout literacy projects, “Right to Read.” Mrs. Bush is the Honorary National President of the Girl Scouts. Critically acclaimed author and educator Maya Angelou gave the opening keynote address. The results of the national pollster Louis Harris survey on the impact of Girl Scouting on today’s girls was announced. The new President of the National Board of Directors, D. Laßae Orullian from Denver, Colo., was presented to the National Council. The National Council meets every three years to elect national board members, to review the past year’s actions, and to plan the direction of Girl Scouting for the next triennium. Mrs. DeLucenay said the highlights of the meeting was seeing the democratic process in action. “it was exhilarating to see delegates from all over the country working for one common goal — putting girls first in everything we do. There was no questions about why we were there. We were there to make sure that all Open house on Nov. 1 An open house at Wawasee Middle School is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. A general assembly meeting will be held, followed by a PTO business meeting and presentation of a few musical selections by the eighth grade band. The middle school staff will then be introduced.

which is designed to recognize school improvement rather than excellence, was adopted by the General Assembly in 1987 as part of the A+ Program. Schools are free to use the awards for a variety of educational purposes but state law does prohibit their use for athletics and for salaries or bonuses for school personnel.

girls have the opportunity to benefit from Girl Scouting.” With 3.2 million members GSUSA is the largest voluntary organization for girls in the world. Its sole focus is to meet the special needs of girls, from all walks of life and from every racial/ethnic and religious group. Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council serves four counties, Elkhart, Kosciusko, Whitley and Noble, and has a membership of 3,400.

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DISTINGUISHED STUDENTS — Report card time has come and gone one more time at Milford School. The results left quite a list of honor roll students including a brief list of those who have proven their academic skills time and again. Pictured above are the only four students who were named to the Distinguished Honor Roll. From left are Becky Roose, sixth grade; Barry Beer, eighth grade; Holly Beer, eighth grade; and Mollie Buhrt, seventh grade. Holly Beer also received the Principal’s Award which is given to a student who earns an “A" in all of his or her classes. (Photoby Stacey Lesch)

Syracuse Girl Scouts Fall Break Day busy

The fifth grade Junior Girl Scouts #lO3, Syracuse, spent a busy Fall Break Day. Thursday. Oct. 25. The Girl Scouts began the day by visiting the Plyley Candy Factory in LaGrange. They observed chocolates and hard candies ‘in the process of being made — lots of sampling was done during the tour. A surprise stopover was made in Ligonier at the pumpkin

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ROCKET ENGINEERS — Lee Wilson’s second grade class built model rockets as part of a science project at North Webster School recently. The students also wrote to NASA and hope to launch a hobby rocket sometime soon. Kneeling in the first row, from left, are Dillon Ritter, Ryan Reyna, Crystal Ashton, Amanda* Avery, Heather Anderson, Krystle McLaughlin, Kimberly Gillenwater and Sharon Ummel.

display at Charlie’s Fashion Farm where they toured Pumpkin Towq. Following a sack lunch at the Syracuse Scout Cabin, the Girl Scouts donned Halloween costumes and make-up and visited Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home in Syracuse, where they held bingo games and served refreshments to the residents. Their next stop was supper at

the Ponderosa Steak House in Fort Wayne, then the girls went on the the Fort Wayne Zoo for the Halloween Zoo trick-or-treating. Their evening ended back at the Syracuse Scout Cabin with games and hot chocolate. Girl Scouts attending the day’s activities were Jaime Conn; Tara Conn; Robyn Conn, cadet assistant; Peggy Curry; Lindley Goad; Stacy Harris; Lindsay Nagy; Tara Niles; Kari Wortinger; Erica Cooper; and Shirlee A. Greider, leader. Keeping afloat Porcupines are excellent swimmers because their quills are hollow and help keep them afloat.

Kw * JFI U r i J UNIFIED ARTS PRESENTATIONS — In cooperation with the Parent-Teacher Organization at Milford School, the unified arts teachers will be explaining and demonstrating the curriculum studied at the sixth grade level. Demonstrations will be given by each of the four teachers in their own specialized areas including home economics, industrial technology, computers and art. The PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday. Nov. S, at 7 p.m. Parente and students are encouraged to attend this meeting. Pictured above are those teachers who will be presenting demonstrations. From left is Darcy Mock, home economics; Dave Matz, industrial technology; and Denise Gamer, art. Seated in front is Dave Boyce, computer technology. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)

Standing in the second row are John Heinig, Misty Shenefield, Terry Lyde, April Plake, Hailey Templeton, Braddley Wear and Willie White. The third row includes Rebecah Newcum, Tyler Maule, Nick Herchenroeder, Jeremy Casinger, Jessica Phillips, Craig Stuck and James Sweet. (Photo by Mitchell Stinson)

Attitude and actions determine the return

' By KAREN S. LOWRY (Extension Agent 4-H and Youth According to Florence Scovel Shin, “The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy.” Florence’s statement is true for 4-H. Four-H’ers efforts and actions toward their 4-H projects and activities determine the return that they receive on their investment. It is great that our 4-H program recognized 4-H’ers for their positive thoughts, deeds and words that have allowed them to excel in 4-H. Four-H’er recognition will occur at the 1990 4-H Achievement Night on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Home and Family Arts Building on the fairgrounds. Kosciusko County 4-H members, parents and leaders will participate in this annual event where over 200 awards will be presented to 4-H members. The awards program is sponsored by the Kosciusko County 4-H Council and serves to publicly recognize the achievements of 4-H members throughout the county. In addition to the county and nationally sponsored awards for the 4-H project areas, members will receive special recognition in several categories. Sponsors provide the following special awards: electric, crops, cake decorating, rocket, forestry, tractor, soil and water conservation, wildlife, flowers and memorial awards for beef and rabbits. We hope you can support our 4-H members by your attendance at our 4-H Achievement Night on November 20. 4-H Calendar November 1— 4-H Award Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office November 4 — Monroe Go Getters Achievement Night, 5 p.m., Pierceton Community Building November 4 — Junior Leader

Officer’s meeting, 2 p.m., Jim Bishop’s November 5 — American Guys and Gals Achievement Night, carry-in, 6:30 p.m., Atwood Community Building November 5 — Claypool Classic’s, 7 p.m., Claypool Lions Building November 5 — Scott Township Victory, 7 p.m., Mt. Tabor Fellowship November 6 — Extension Office Closed November 6 — Horse and Pony meeting, 7 p.m., fairgrounds School menu WAWASEE COMMUNITY HIGHSCHOOL WAWASEE middle SCHOOL November 5-4 MONDAY — Cheeseburger sandwich w/plckles, tater sticks, pear halves, pineapple slices, and milk TUESDAY— Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, applesauce, strawberries and bananas, peanut butter bread, and milk WEDNESDAY — Dog in-blanket, tri taters, green beans, peach slices, wacky cake, and milk THURSDAY - Ravioli w/garllc toast, California blend vegetables, corn, mixed fruit, and milk FRIDAY — Tenderloin sandwich w/pickles, crlss cut fries, tossed salad, cherry cobbler, and milk Menu subject to change. MILFORD ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL NORTH WEBSTER AND SYRACUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS November 5-4 MONDAY — Pig-in-a-poke, oven baked French fries, rosey applesauce, cookie, and milk TUESDAY— Ravioli, buttered green beans, peach slices, cheese buns, and milk WEDNESDAY — Pizza, tossed salad, fresh orange slices, graham cracker cookie, and milk THURSDAY — Chicken and dumpl Ings, buttered carrots, pineapple slices, pumpkin crunch, and milk FRIDAY — Hamburger sandwich w/pickle, oven baked French fries, grape juice, baked Item, and milk Menu subject to change.