Page 6 The elementary summer school program of the Dallas School District came to a successful conclusion, Aug. 3 with each department submit- ting a brief report on how their programs were conducted. John Mulhern was coordinator of the classes which were held in the Westmoreland Elementary Building, Trucksville. Phillip Zachary with Karen Lefko as aide supervised the reading program which was conducted on an individual basis. Materials utilized were SRA and Hoffman Services, and reading and listening programs designed to better enable the child to progress at one’s own rate. The program was supple- mented by worksheets, empha- sizing word attack skills, the Sullivan Reading Program, tapes stressing phonics. Pre- and post-tests were used for placement and measuring growth of each child. Priscilla Reese was also a teacher in the reading program with Diane Morgan serving as an aide. David Jones, Irma Menn and Judy Roeder taught mathema- tics. Aides were Ed Eyerman, Karen Fedock and Elizabeth Eckman. They used SRA math kits for whole numbers and fraction computers, hand used calculators, SRA arithmetic fact kits, fact pacer machines, SRA workbook materials, counting discs for concrete ex- perience in simple math exer- cises, and math games and flash cards. Many different materials had been utilized by various groups to make math more meaningful and more fun. They were used according to the math level in- dicated by a test given early in the summer session. Art classes conducted by Karen Casper included a var- iety of projects. In addition to drawing and painting class members did ceramics, wire and ' toothpick sculptures, mobiles, paper weaving and many other things. Some stu- dents made original wall hang- ings from burlap and wood. A variety of materials were offered for general use by the students.” These included tem- pra, acrylic and water paints, wood, wire, burlap, masonite, yarn, sponge pieces, felt tip pens, crayons, chenille stems, oil base clay, ceramic clay and even seeds for a nature collage. Deborah Anthony was art aide. Cleda Shelby was physical education instructor assisted by Paula Selingo,aide. Mrs. Shelby stated that the main object of the summer school physical education program was to help the student in the areas in which he was having difficulty. Em- phasis was put on the develop- ment of the child’s strength, en- durance, coordination, (espe- cially eye coordination) rhyth- mic sense, agility and sports- manship. Many activities were provided and the handling of different types and sizes of equipment were stressed. In the kindergarten class, the program consisted of enrich- ment activities to prepare the children for first grade. They worked on learning numerals from 1 to 10, colors, shapes, for- mation - of letters, consonant sounds and beginning addition. They also tried a science lesson on plants. The children planted seeds and watched them grow. Cleanliness and good groom- ing were stressed in a series of health lessons. Art, physical education and films were used as recreational activities. Lois Townsend was teacher and Nancy Regan, aide. physical education period. we Two groups “of students in mathematics use electronic 139 NEG id ‘$f 29 2 Roasts Jlis 8 EE cone chs FULLY COOKED (WATER ADDED) WHOLE ¢ SMOKEDHAMS ufc. . 99 Te +4100 ASST. VAR. vith this coupon MAXWELL i is worth 3-1. $965 [SAVE ZEST 5¢ 2¢ Off 129, , Ann Page In Tomato Sauce Pod & Beaman Sea Shells, Elbow Spaghetti or Ann Page Macaroni All Grinds with Coupon Maxwell House C With Coupon Cpie& Span Keeble Cookies Var. A&P instant Mashed Potatoes CONE 5-LB. BAG uw FLOUR | with this coupon hoc 79¢
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