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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1977-12-08, Page 39o.ms Students at Victoria and Robertson Public Schools often go to school with their mothers. Their mothers aren't at- tending classes but they are involved in a unique program in which parents volunteer a half day a• week to assist a teacher in the classroom. The program was initiated in the two schools at the beginning of October under the leadership of Mary Lynn Telford. The participating parent is assigned to a classroom, other than one her child may be in, and assists the teacher with a variety of tasks. Some of the volunteer mothers help children with reading skills; math rs, Jane Stokes is a volunteer parent who helps in Miss Taylor's Grade 2 class at Vic- oria Public School every Thursday. The students like Mrs. Stokes, who helps them with pelling, reading and some mathematics problems when Miss Taylor is busy. (staff hoto) problems, assist in spelling, work with small groups on specific problems and many other things. The volunteer's role in the classroom is set up by the teacher and both the children and the volunteer re finding the parental involvement very helpful. Victoria teacher Al Leggatt said the parent involvement varies with each teacher but added he likes to use his volunteer to provide a per- sonal touch in the classroom. He tries to have the parent work with a student on a one to one basis or with small groups. "I like to use the volunteer on a one to one basis or with small groups who need help but all the students want that kind of attention," he said. "It is also a good program for the volunteers because they found out what is going on in the school." Victoria Principal Don O'Brien is very enthusiastic about the program and its effect on the children but added that the parents are also enjoying it. He explained that they used a low key approach to the program and the teachers and volunteers are working out their own program to suit the class. But how do the children feel about having an extra adult in their class once a week? Well most of them are excited about the idea and look for- ward to the day the volunteer is in the classroom. A little hockey stick for my little brother Jeff Hodges 240 Bennett St. Goderich, Ont. Dear Santa: Thank you for all the nice toys that you gave me last year. I have been trying to be a good boy. This year for Christmas I would like a hockey game, the Six Million Dollar Man, a• Front -End Loader and a record player. My little brother would like a Fisher- Price radio and a little hockey stick. We will leave you a cup of hot chocolate to drink and some cookies to eat, and for the reindeers some sugar. Love Dear Santa Claus, Jeff Thank you for the present you brought me last year. This year I would like games, Dear Santa so pick out same that, you I would like an, change oink are good for a girl who sketch, a quick change is 8%. Maybe you could also machine, a motor -wave car, a bring me a Barbie Beauty game called Mouse Trap and Set. My sister goes to Ballet a game called Junkyard. I School and ,can. not write a hope all the children get what letter. Please bring her they ask for, and everyone something good for a 12 -year - has a very happy Christmas. old. My brother is 14 and if John Fielding you have anything that would 38 Blake St. E. suit him would you please Goderich bring it. Ti 11 next year your N7A 1C7 friend, Susan Laura Murphy. Dear Santa, My name is Penny Lynn Sampson. I am 5 years old and I have tried to be a good girl all year. I will be leaving a treat for you and Rudolf on Christmas Eve. This year I would like to have: Toy Sink & Stove; Dolls' Fashion Head; Radio; Piano or whatever toys you can bring. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. ()ODER ICH SIGNAL.STAR;Ti-IURSDAY, DECEMBER 8,1977 PAGE 15 c "I think it's a good idea to have two people in the class because if Miss Taylor is busy I don't Want to bother her," John McNaughton a Grade 2 student explained, "If Miss Taylor is busy Mrs. Stokes helps me with my numbers. I wish she would come more often." Mrs. Jane Stokes has been helping with Miss Taylor's Grade 2 class for five weeks and would like to work in the classroom until the end of the Dec. 4, 1977 281 Warren St. Goderich, Ont. Penny. 281 Warren St. G oderich, Ont. Dear Santa, My name is Tommy Sampson and I am 7 years old. For Christmas I would like Pulsar, race car, Lego, Evil knievel set. or anything else you .have. Merry Christmas. Toni Sampson. Send your letters to: Captain Comet, year. Although: se .was ap: prehensive about the program at first; she now enjoys the work and claims it has helped with her ap- preciation of the school system. Mrs. Stokes said the children appreciate the extra help she gives them in reading or mathematics and added that some children want her toi keep reading even at recess time. Tammy Ladd, also a Grade 2 student, enjoyaving Mks. Stokes in the classrooib because she helps her if she doesn't know a word. She said Mrs. Stokes helps if Miss Taylor is busy and wishes she could come to school more than once a week. So on a once -a -week basis. the program seems to be working for all involved, especially the children. If you have a volunteer in your classroom write to Captain Comet and tell us about her. The Santa Claus parade on Saturday was great fun and Captain Comet was glad to have the chance to meet several youngsters along the parade route. I certainly hope you also got a chance to meet my friend Santa Claus who had a busy day riding in the parade and talking to all the children in the Park Theatre. 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