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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-11-03, Page 12Page 12 - Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, November 3, 1993 r• Parents learn about STAR program at LOPS Wed., Oct. 27 was a special evening set aside as an infor- mational meeting for parents to learn how the STAR program is working at 1,C'PS. The excellent turn out indicated that parents are eager to Ir'arn.nlore sir:nettles about unlhcl nr.uLlgenleul l hr, students nttheated that their haunt, needed to hear hov, to use S FAkpt v.cr. Ms. Broad explained why the stall felt there was a need tar such a program and how successful It has been. Special guest, Sharon Creighton, Public Health Nurse demonstrated the need for co- operation of each member in the family. Marg Hendershot, Guidance Department of The Bruce County Board of Education drew attention to positive body language, being a good listener and the importance of communication. Constable Andy Burgess also emphasized the impor- tance of communication. He felt STAR was an excellent tool for parents and children, especially teenagers to use. Richard Bryant, Social worker with the board explained his work and a new pilot .,protect to he started at I.C'I'S with vIrs. Creighton, parents and WI quilts !from page S The sale 01 Clouts, which were donated by each institute to Par- ticipation Lodge, brought almost S12,000. The highest sold for $750. Una Matthews gave a report from the Bruce County rally which she and three others had attended in Paisley, on Oct. 21. •Brita Ball, from Walkerton, was one of the speakers and she showed slides from her visit to Zambia, where she spent some months trying 'to teach the women how to preserve vegetables and fruit. . Margaret •Mowbray • gave the motto - cheerful living makes a happy home: In a happy home we find someone to talk to and children. Watch for more exciting details and the next parents meeting. Remember to use I messages to communicate your lxr. ttrve ti'elmg,s :ti well as v. hat bathe titarpuwer Flectkes "I•hc I it t ,et of 5 I .\kpower , !Lk IA\r, took Itta. e on the !tumuli 0l Need., Oct. 2h. 1 hey \core a hutit.' urceess Fhr ,tudi'itts thoroughly enjoyed their a uv ales and returned to classes lull til von and vigor, and feeling very positive about what they had done. The electives were set up to ap- peal to a variety of interests. They included singing, first aid, struc- tures, co-operative book making, construction, folk painting, horse care, cake decorating, line dancing, photography, archery and cookie making. The staff and students would like to thank their guest presenters: Catherine Stevens, Reg O'Hagan, Del Burkhart, Crystal Elliott, Mer- lene Bergman, Lynn Grist, Mary Kay Clooney, Irene Dickie, Al Pogsun, Dave Enright, John Mayer, Jennifer Pidgeon and Vicky. Nl'or- rlson. raised $12,000 someone to listen. Never has there been a time when there has been so many broken homes and dis- turbed families. She closed with the poem "Help Yourself to .Hap- piness". • Mrs. Lavis passed out some humorous quotes to each person, which were enjoyable. She closed with the pocm ^`Why mother goes to the WI". Una read a poem Jack -o -lantern. Margaret Mowbray gave the courtesies. The meeting closed with O Canada and grace. Directors Muriel MacKenzie and Mary Lavis served lunch assisted by Ruth Langen and a social time was enjoyed. Of . course, electives wouldn't have run smoothly without the help of our volunteers Vickie Hackett, Dave Black, Barb Cranston, Goat ('ayley and Kttn Oiorio, VA e are all louking tom ard to our next ,ett 1 el Maws un :Nov- 2 .,t -'U pnI We hope cuu :.tli tom us' Professional Deselopment Day Our country -wide Professional Development Day was held in Pon Elgin on Fri., .Oct. 22. Mrs. Ellis was a member of the organizing committee for this very fine day entitled "Touching the Future". In the morning, Rod Peturson, a Science and Technology consultant with the Windsor Board of Education, spoke to all of the elementary teachers about preparing students tor the year -2000 Knowledge doubles e\C1'. 1x month- 1. ,, unlxls,Ihle tor.hd,lren to he au, luately prepared for the luture .1 we teaLti :ilei. xhat vac. as adult„ knows In -.feast tie rt;u t ,‘,e thein the skills, foul, and altitudes tit lite lung learners. In the afternoon, teachers attended workshops to many subject areas, Mrs. Maclntyre, Mrs. Black, Mrs. Mayer, Miss Scott. Mrs. Ellis and Ms. Broad presented a workshop about our STARpower program to a group of interested teachers. They were impressed by the school's commitment' and effectiveness in helping student, to problem solve and re,ol.;• c.,,nlltLI, lu,k•, to have tl,, r to l.nt. ..Ihertrr:i ., hila. u l• r tile;., An Y ')-aa or Rachael fiu,hejl atl,l SF,ane Pettehlaee. Nrncurhe.er is All tnc.t' Month. 0 you find any long userdue books, please return the to LCPS. No quesuons asked. It upsets the librarian to see books bought at a garage sale bearing our stamp and date of purchase. ucknow entral Public School students enjoy: d their first of six elective days planned for this year. Taking part 'in the woodworking session and making hearts with Ms. Carolyn Stepnow, are from the left Brian Goetz, Whitney Bushell, Ashley Husk, Lori Blake, Patricia Murray, Cassandra Masena and Suan Guay. The electives provide opportunities to use cooperation and STARpower skills in a positive setting. They could also provide an introduction to life long hobbies and skills. (Pat Livingston photo) SONY SONY Or CANADA M. 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