The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, December 20, 1989 13 SCHOOL Dallas PTO hopes computers will help children’s math skills PTO DONATES COMPUTERS - Dallas Elementary PTO mem- : bers pose with some of the computers they recently donated to the school. The organization's donation fo four computers brings to 28 the total number available at the school. The Dallas Elementary P.T.O., in keeping with the theme of edu- cation during the 1989-1990 school year, has recently pur- chased four entire computer sys- tems for the elementary school. The School Board recently pur- chased 12 computers for the school and through a grant received, will purchase 12 more systems. This will make a total of 28 computers for the elementary school. The money for the four comput- ers was raised during the 1988- 1989 school year through fundrais- ing events such as Easter candy sales and card sales. The most recent fundraiser was a sweatshirt sale, in which the P.T.O. raised $1,300. The 5th grade class will have a class trip in 1990. However, class trips for Kindergarten through fourth grades have been eliminated during this school year in order to enable the P.T.O. to purchase the computers. It is felt that the computers will, over the years, reinforce the reading, spell- ing and math skills taught in the classroom. With this commitment, the P.T.O.'s focus will continue on learning and education. The cost of the systems for the P.T.O. was $11,830. There will be special events throughout the year that carry out this focus. The P.T.O. has recently begun a project which will emphasize the importance of mathematics. A pamphlet as well as study guides and interesting at-home projects will be sent home with each child throughout the year. The United States is not doing well compared to other major countries in the field of mathematics. United States schools often assume that only an elite few will go in math beyond basic arithmetic. In Asian coun- tries, all children are expected to be successful at math and they are. While United States children spend six years learning and re- learning arithmetic, children in France and Russia are starting to learn algebra in the third grade. The P.T.O. believes that if we ex- pect this nation to be number one, we had better do better at math. Our children’s job world will be very different from ours. If they only know memorized time tables, they can be replaced by an inex- pensive machine. They must be- come problem solvers. No parent says, “I was not good at reading, so it's O.K. if my kids can't read ei- ther.” But, if parents keep saying, “Jane is no good at math, but that's O.K., neither was I", Jane and all our other kids may be educated but unemployable in the 21st Century. The Dallas Elementary P.T.O. is hoping that parents will be spend- ing time at the kitchen table with children on many simple family games, puzzles and activities to encourage better attitudes and stronger math skills. Parents must play a more responsible role-a good step toward helping the United States get back tobeing numer one in math. ~ aDallas child development classes to offer nursery school ~The Child Development classes ‘at the Dallas Senior High School are developing the projects and . activities for the Nursery School to be conducted by them in conjunc- tion with their studies. ree years old before January 1, Parents of children who became & 1 990, or four years old before January 1, 1990, who wish to have . their children participate in the a Project may register the child at wy the Senior High School office be- “tween 9 a.m. and 12 noon on Tuesday, January 9, 1990 through : Friday, January 12, 1990. Should . school be closed due to inclement , weather, the registration will be - held on the next school day. Sixteen children from each age - group will be accepted on a first - come basis. The children and par- ents must be residents of the Dal- ' las School District. The three year olds will attend Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- day mornings beginning January 30 until March 14. The four year olds will participate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from March 27 through May 18. The projects runs from 8:55 a.m. until 11:05 a.m. The calendar and times for each session will be avail- able at registration time. The above schedule is subject to change and vacations in the regular school cal- endar. Some time changes will be announced as school activities require. Transportation will be the re- sponsibility of the family. The children will participate in group and individual activities story hour, snacks, crafts, music and science activities and lessons, as well as free play times. Additional information will be provided at the time of registra- tion. The Nursery School Project is under the direction of Mrs. Nancy Goeringer, Child Development teacher. Penn State information night Leo Filip and Darlene Phillips, seniors at Lake-Lehman High School, were among the 100 high school seniors and their fami- lies who attended a recent information night at Penn State Wilkes- Barre. The program for high school seniors and their parents provided information on Penn State admissions procedures, associate and baccalaureate degree programs, financial aid, and student life. John Murphy, of Dallas, director of Student Programs and Services, was one of more than a dozen staff and faculty members on hand to answer questions. Murphy is shown left, discussing scholarship application procedures to John and Charlotte Filip, of Chase, their son Leo Filip, and Darlene Phillips. Students who missed the Information Night are invited to call the Admissions Office at 675-9238 for more information. Halls serve on Parents’ Council Alfred and JoAnn Hall of Dallas, are members of the Parents’ Council at Elizabethtown College for 1989-90. Their daughter, Kimberly, attends the private, liberal arts college. The council is a volunteer support group consisting of the parents of 24 Elizabethtown students. Members help plan and implement Parents’ Weekend each fall, are involved in student admissions recruitment, raise funds, and sponsor an annual “Parent(s) of the Year” award. The Halls live at Harding Drive, Dallas, Elizabethtown College, founded in 1899, enrolls 1,550 students who study toward the bachelor of arts or science degree in 19 major fields. The college is rated very selective in its admissions standards. Student aid info on 'Hotline' Rep. Ken Lee said recently that students and their parents can get information about financial aid programs by calling the Financial Aid Hotline during the week of Jan. 22-26. Last year, more than 2,100 calls were logged at the hotline. Lee noted that January begins the key application period for stu- dents seeking financial aid for academic year 1990-91. The hot- line service is an effort to assure that students receive up-to-date information on programs available to assist them with postsecondary institutions will be available from 5 to 9 p.m. during the week to respond to questions. Toll-free calls may be made to 1- 800-522-2644. The hotline is a service of the Pennsylvania Association of Stu- dent Financial Aid administrators. sh CAVANAUGH'S 4 School menus DALLAS SCHOOLS WEST SIDE TECH . Dec. 21-22 DEC. 21-22 "On the Avenue" THURSDAY - Deli hoagie, po- Breakfast tato chips, macaroni salad, © peaches, icy milk. THURSDAY - Cereal, juice or fruit, pastry, milk. CANDIES FRIDAY - Hotdog w/chili sauce, FRIDAY - Pumpkin bars, ce- | . green beans, assorted fruit, milk. real, pears, juice, milk. ON 4) UANT. ITY PURCHASE | . LAKE-LEHMAN SCHOOLS Mouth-watering Chocolates, | . Dec.21-22 Lunch Beautifully | THURSDAY - Pizza or peanut ~~ THURSDAY - Wafer steak on Christmas-wrapped | . butter-jelly sandwich, carrot-cel- seeded bun, buttered carrots, . | ery sticks, potato chips, fruit cup, pears, pumpkin bars, milk. ] A Sor your convenience | milk. FRIDAY - Tuna w/lettuce on § INE FI 3 FRIDAY - No school. Teacher Kaiserroll, tomato soup, fresh fruit, 2 ; 954 Wyoming Ave. | In-Service. peanut butter cookies, milk. OPEN SUNDAYS 1 2 P M -5 bo) M | CF Fort [ [CRAG JON £3 0) iN) FA) ay a ® 8 = se or ty Er rrr Fianna 4 A gem of a shop in downtown Wilkes-Barre : R87 2083 os | / : ol Open Dail 0-6 ure. 1- | NUMBER 0 SHOP 9 W. Northampton St. NK y a Wh not 0 for that gsc MEE € y Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. college diploma? $44 PER CREDIT HOUR ( $4 General Service Fee Per Credit Hour) Community College of Luzerne County Announces its Spring 1990 Class Schedule Please note: All Monday classes are extended in order to make up for class time missed due to holidays Dr. Sharon M. Horn Is proud to announce the recent opening of her new veterinary practice in Kunkle. Dr. Horn has | 675-1621 CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Timex Watches 20% Off _English Leather Cologne | for the fol A | been a practicing Reg. $9:50 NOW $7.95 LY | : Dal las Area veterinarian in the Back Trivagory ; ; Mountain area for the Section 81 I1aSt OU Voars = A New Dimension Dallas Area High School years. Women's Colodnes Men's Coloanes 1 REGISTRATION DATE: The practice offers full service veterinary one) S $i g os g i January 8, - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. care including preventative medicine, X-ray Shane ar Drakker 13 Classes Begin: January 29, 1990 and Diagnostic Testing, and Surgical Obsession Halston Classes End: May 3, 1990 Procedures. 24 hour emergency service is Polson Stetson ' Pinal Xam: Week ol May ons available to established customers. Raffinee Obsession | SD Hi g ASSSUN Ig i 6:30-9:25 Li The office is located at: Pee Men's Musee 18 ACC 112-81 in. ti 6:30-9:25 Iu | Erp Re SR vr SE | Haddles Kennel | A P 18 BUS 231-85 Prin. of Management 6:30-9:25 w situated on the hill above Kunkle Motors in Califor Ep CHE 111-85 Fund. Chemistry 6:30-9:25 T alitornia BE) IST 209-81 ie Misroeomputgrs 6:30-9:25 w E Kunkle. ’ : : 18 IST 209-82 ntro. Microcomputers 6:30-9:25 Or an. ointment call: O S C . 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