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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1998-04-29, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, April 29, 1998 Spotlight on the Challenged Learning Needs (CLN) Program There are 34 students of varying abilities enrolled in the CLN pro- gram this year. Because of the wide range of abilities, we have divided the program into two groups. One group is involved in•life skills train- ing and math and language activities that focus on basic literacy and numeracy. - Students also explore themes such as Canada, community awareness, environmental issues and seasonal themes. There have been trips to the post office, grocery store, and hospital. in addition, a police woman has visited this year to give an interesting tour of her police car. The second group of students receive more individualized attention in regular subject areas with a focus on math and language skills. They arc able to earn credits within the program in. Science, Canadian Studies, Math. and English. Many of the students also attend regular classes in subject areas such as Technology, Computers, Music, Art, Family Studies, and Physical Education..They can also earn credits in these classes. Many of the students will be enrolled in a regular pro- gram next. school year. The CLN students have taken several trips this year. They have. vis- ited Bluewater Recycling, the IMAX the 1tre, Fort Rose Maple Sugar Farm, and have been bowling at Flea These trips have greatly enriched our program. The CLN students are involvL,.. _ _Pal jobs around the school, such as our in -school message delivery; folding, sorting, and delivery of flyers and brochures, and will also be involved in making a "Faces of South Huron" mural to celebrate all of the students that make SHDHS such a wonderful environment in which to learn. The CLN program offers a wide variety. of programs to meet the needs of our students. Technology: Making a Difference Through much effort, determination, and many hours of- work, the Challenged Learning Needs program has received a Macintosh Apple cotrputer, scanner, printer and software for use in the classroom. Last spring, Judy „Simmons, Marj Green, Angie Bryson, and Jan Hoover were instrumental in receiving. a TIPP (Technology Incentive Partnership Program) grant to purchase this equipment. This equipment has readily become an important part of our daily program. The whole process of using technology effectively for special needs students has been put together in a video called "Inclusive Learning and Technology." The project involved the collaboration of four area school hoards. Joanne Hayman's class at Exeter Public School was also - involved in the project . The success of this effort has made an incredi- ble difference to many of the students who have speech and language problems. Through a program called Speaking Dynamically, students are able to share their thought through journal entries. This program can also he used on smaller types of communicators that can be carried with them so -that they can communicate their needs to others in the community. The computers arc also used .for mastery 'of math and language con- cepts as well as interacting with stories and games. The computers have made a world of difference to our room as many students are not able to write, hut can point and click a mouse. The tremendous efforts of the .people mentioned above are greatly appreciated by the rest Of the staff and students in the CLN program. "Community Awareness" Part of the Challenged Learning Needs program is development of awareness of the resources that arc available in th'e community. Stridents have visited the' post office to. sec how letters are sorted and mailed. Future visits will include the hospital and fire hall. Excursions to. the area grocery stores are taken' regularly to purchase 'supplies for our cooking classes. We have prepared many delicious fcods! This spring, we have started a weekly visit to the public library to share stories and borrow hooks. At the library they art able to find and sign out hooks that enhance the themes they are studying in the classroom. The CLN students are also involved in sorting,, counting, and rolling coins from the pop machines by the large gym. They also go to the hank and make the deposit when the money hag is full. Filling the,pop machines is another responsibility that they have. It is amazing, how much pop the students of S.H.D.H.S can drink especially on those warm spring days. They have participated in setting tables for the Community Living banquet and will be helping to set up tables for the Rumniagc Sale. If your group has a job that the students could help with please feel free to call the high school. One of the goals of the CLN program is to make the stu- dents aware of all community services that they can access so they can become more independent. • 014 / i JT -Y. Kippen WI elects new officers KIPPEN - Kippen East W.I. members met at the home of Ruby Triebner on April 21 with 10 mem- bers paying their membership dues. The three visitors were welcomed by president Grace Drummond. The roll call was answered by the members with the most neighborly thing that had happened to them. The following reports were given: the secretary's report by Helen MacLean; the treasurer's report and P.R.O. and Resolutions report by Mona Alderdice; the pro- gram co-ordinator report by Grace Drummond; the Sunshine report by Grace Eyre; the curator's report by Hilda Payne. Payne gave a report of the District Board meeting. Seaforth W.I. has challenged other Institutes to donate $50 in the Telethon for the Children's Hospital. Kippen East is to thank the. speaker at the District Annual to be held May 21 at Zurich. July 7 is the W.I. picnic at Crediton. A program planning meeting will be held May - 7 at Grace Saintsbury by H. Davis 227-4153 SAINTSBURY - St. Patrick's celebrated their evening prayer ser- vice at 7 p.m. Saturday with Margaret Carroll leading the ser- vice. Courtney and Katie -Scarlett MacGillivray assisted with the scripture readings. Rose Cunningham gave a message enti- tled "Healing Forgiveness" based on the readings. The children's focus was "Seeing how people changed after meeting the risen Christ". A thank you note was read from Ron Carroll. . The Rev. Stanley Jay will be at St. Patrick's on May 3 to celebrate the Holy Eucharist. On Tuesday evening Rose Cunningham, Suzanne Davis and Hazel Davis attended the Perth Spring Deanery meeting at St. James Anglican Church, St. Marys, enjoying guest speaker Dr. Wendy Fletcher Marsh. On Saturday, Margaret Carroll, Rose Cunningham and Hazel Davis, , 'represented St. Patrick's at the` annual conference of Anglican Church Women of the Diocese of Huron held at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Morning devotions were led by Chaplain The Rev. Canon 'Beverley A. Wheeler. Afternoon speaker A.J. Finlay of Toronto closed with the celebration of the Eucharist by The Most Rev. P.R. O'Driscoll, Archbishop of Huron. ' Visitors this week with Mary Davis were granddaughter Carol Greenlee, great-granddaughter Kim Kunder and great -great-grandson Cody Steven Kunder, granddaugh- ter Heather MacGillivray and great- grandchildren Courtney, Katie - Scarlett, Caleb and Corbin. Recent visitors with Hugh and Hazel Davis were Joyce and Ralph Simpson of London and Bert and Kay Thompson of Lucan. Congratulations to Harley Davis this weekend, placing fifth in Super Mini and seventh place in 80 cc, 7- 12 class at Gopher Dunes Raceway,. Courtland. Have a news tip? coo 235-1331 F Ontario Request for Public Opinion on the Proposed Nursing Home Annual Licence Renewal of Exeter Villa, Exeter in accordance with the Nursing Homes Act, public opinion is being requested prior to a final decision being made on the above. if you have comments or opinions and wish to bring them to the attention of the Ministry of Health, you may submit them in wnting by addressing them to: Director, Long -fern, Care Division Ontario Ministry of Health , 56 Wellesley Street West 15th F 1.11,r Toronto, Ontario M7A 2B' (416) 327-7345, by June 1, 1998 Please include the name of the nursing home and quote Project #016-99 on all written submissions. The Director will consider all submissions before making a final decision. Drummond`s home. Dorothy Bell gave a 'Smile' and Phyllis Parsons had a reading. Courtesy remarks were given by Grace Eyre. The following officers were installed: Past president Ruby Triebner; President Grace Drummond; Second vice Mona Alderdice;Secretary Helen MacLean; Treasurer Mona Alderdice; P.R.O. and Resolutions: Mona Alderdice; Branch directors Phyllis Parsons, Ruby Triebner; Co-ordinator Grace Drummond; District director Hilda Payne, alter- native Ruby Triebner; Sunshine Convenor Grace Eyre; Curator Hilda Payne; Education and Cultural activities Helen MacLean, Phyllis Parsons; Family and con- sumer affairs Rena Caldwell, Ruby Triebner; Agriculture and Canadian industries Grace Eyre, Ruby Triebner; Citizenship and world affairs Lil McLellan, Dorothy Bell. A horse race game rounded out the evening. Grace Eyre and Phyllis Parsons provided lunch. Capsule Comments - with Ernie Miatello The pollen season is upon us again. If you have allergies to pollen, it is helpful to wear a mask when gardening. Also, do your gardening in the afternoon. Pollen counts are lower then. 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