pe: 3 | h “4 ¢ Lf . bi ¥ The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, June 20, 1990 11 SCHOOL Tod 1% Lake-Lehman students do Lake-Lehman School District Superintendent, Dr. Charles J. Borchetta, announced the results of the Test of Essential Learning and Literacy Skills. Four hundred, ninety-six students from Lake- ‘Lehman in grades 3, 5, 8, took the test in March. These tests, de- signed to measure a student's achievement in Reading and Mathematics, provide an “early warning system” so that schools, pupils, and parents can begin corrective procedures before it is too late for effective remediation. The test results show thatamong 180 third grade students who took the Reading Test, 92% exceeded the cut score of 25 correct answers outof43 questions. For third grade mathematics, 88% exceeded the cut score of 48 correct answers out of 73 questions. Among the 167 fifth grade students taking the Reading Test, 83% exceeded the cut score of 28 correct answers of 43 questions. For the fifth grade Mathematics Test, 89% exceeded the cut score of 45 correct answers out of 84 questions. Among the 149 ‘eighth grade students taking ‘the Reading Test, 85% exceeded the cut score of 29 correct answers out of 48 questions. On the Mathe- well on learning skills test matics Test, 92% of the eighth graders exceeded the cut score of 45 correct out of 89 questions. In terms of actual students who must be remediated, the numbers are quite low, in that several of these are already participating in the federally funded (Chapter 1) remedial programs in Reading and Math. The actual numbers (not percentages) of students who will be required to participate in reme- dial programs during the 1990-91 school year are as follows: Reading Math 3rd Grade 4 16 5th Grade 13 12 8th Grade 8 6 Dr. Borchetta is pleased with the Test of Essential Learning and Literacy Skills results for the school district. He is encouraged by the significant improvement in this year's fifth grade results. Individual student's scores, along with a letter of explanation, will be sent home with the final report card. Parents who have questions about the scores should contact the Principal of Guidance Counselor of their child's school. The Remedial Program, if man- dated, will begin during the 1990- 91 school year. ‘Hartz is house design winner ‘Chuck Hartz, a student at Lake-Lehman High School was a first ‘place winner in the Dream House Competition in the Pennsylvania h ‘Technology Student Association held in Seven Springs, on April 17, £1990. Chuck also won 1st place in State Competition in the Com- ‘puter-Aided Architectural Drafting Contest. In this competition, ‘Chuck had four hours to work unassisted on a computer utilizing ‘Auto- CAD Software to design a ski-lodge/summer home. ‘As a result of Chuck's first place finish in the state competition the ‘Arthur B. Williams and Associates, the Educational Division Repre- ‘sentative for Autodesk Inc. of Sausalito, California, an international ‘leader in graphics software development, manufacture, and distribu- ‘tion, has announced an impressive award of software to the Lake- ‘Lehman High School. This award is currently valued at $5,000. ‘Hartz will now advance to the national competition on June 20 in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he will compete against other state ‘winners for national titles and prizes of computer hardware. {Chuck has been accepted to California University of Pennsylvania tand will major in Technology Education. Pictured from left is Byron Race, Technology teacher and Chuck «Hartz. a : Auditor General Barbara Hafer recently released a school district ol we in Luzerne County. EH West Side Area Vocational-Tech- ical School was audited for the “two fiscal years ending June 30, £1988 when it received $6.4 million in revenue. : Auditors note the vo-tech erred lincomputing member school dis- trict. costs for 1987-88 which re- isulted in underpayments of $35, 441 by Dallas; $19,004 by "Lake-Lehman; $2,279 by North- west. ‘Area and $6,840 by Wyoming "Area. There was an overpayment “of $63,564 for Wyoming Valley ‘West. Other errors in calculating pupil ! enrollment i in two member schools resulted in underpayments of $92, 694 in the vo-tech's state voca- « tional education subsidy, the audit ireveals. : Auditors also report that West =Side did not have adequate control sover its student activity and ath- iletic funds during the years re- iviewed. Atotal of $26,625 expended 2from these funds, for example for stage and gym expenses, should shave been spent by the general “fund, the report notes. In addition, “employees were paid from the ~athletic fund for services, such as Uticket taker or timekeeper, without y i ig payroll withholdings. Auditors further observe that tate audit shows errors at West Side Vo-Tech funds were transferred from the activity fund to subsidize the ath- leticaccounts, and the activity fund was not repaid. TWINS GRADUATE FROM DALLAS - Twin sisters, Heather and Melissa Malonis were among the Dallas graduating class. They are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Malonis of Dallas. Malonis twins graduate from Dallas Heather and Melissa Malonis, daughters of Luke and Diane Malonis, Dallas, are twin sisters who graduated from Dallas Senior High School. Heather plans to at- tend Luzerne County Community College and then transfer to King's College to pursue accounting. Melissa plans to attend Bloomsburg. The twins transfered from Gate of Heaven to Dallas where Heather was a member of the senior steer- ing committee, student council and Pomeroy's Teen Board. Melissa was treasurer of the senior class, and together the senior steering committee. Both of them were on the prom commit- tee. Missy was a charter member of the Junior High National Honor Society. She also was the recipient of the Luzerne County Associaton of Educational Secretaries and Personnel award. Heather enjoys biking, downhill skiing and water skiing. Melissa likes downhill skiing and water skiing. Both girls were in track. The twins have one brother, Christopher, in fifth grade. Junior Honor Society officers The National Junior Honor Society of the Dallas Middle School recently held election of officers for the upcoming academic year 1990-1991. Students chosen to serve: President, Becky Yurko; vice president Todd Paczewski; secretary, Karen Wisnieski; and Harry Haas, treasurer. Pictured from left are Harry Haas, Todd Paczewski, Becky Yurko and Karen Wisnieski. Keith McDonald participates in Leadership Seminar Keith McDonald, a sophomore at Dallas Senior High School, represented his school at the Central Pennsylvania Leadership Seminar held in Lancaster County May 17-20. The seminar took place at Millersville University in Mill- ersville, Pa. The purpose of the seminar is to provide leadership training to sophomores who show leadership potential. In addition, the seminar exposes the students to leaders in the world of busi- ness, the arts, education and the professions, and encourages the students to question and learn during the intense sessions. Student Ambassadors were taken to the State House of Repre- sentatives where they practiced the process of passing bills through the legislature. FERNBROOK SELF STORAGE (formerly Shelco) 10' x 10' Unit - $50 / mo. 10' x 20' Unit - $70/ mo. 1 1/2 Miles from Dallas Memorial Hwy. In Fernbrook Industrial Park, near corner of Lower Demonds Rd . & Trout Brook Rd. Call 675-8169, Paulette Wolanski First Three ELLE TENT VER EER TR To Vs CRT TESTE TTT R(T CLR [CT SRT CE RET CRO YE 400 3rd Ave. $ ‘3 LJ 00 Park Bldg. Kingston 287-4440 Notes from school Saul receives degree from James Madison Christopher R. Saul of Dallas received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from James Madison University during Spring 1990 ceremonies. Math Awards presented at Penn State Awards for “Special Achievement in Mathematics” were presented to top students by Mathematics Professor M. Nouri-Moghadam at arecent Honors program and reception at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Among the winners was Bruce Darian Weaver, of Dallas, a sophomore science major. Lake-Noxen sixth grade honor roll Robert S. Kunkle, Principal of Lake-Noxen Elementary School, announces the following sixth grade students have achieved the Honor Roll for the fourth quarter marking period: Jonelle Elgaway, Stacey Fiore, Kristy Haughney, Olivia Hendershott, Angela Hoyt, Stacey Kehler, Jeff Kunkle, Nica Murphy, Michelle Nallon, Jennifer Reno, Amber Tolbert, Sunny Vespico. Valick named to Dean’s List Jason Valick, a student at Millersville University, was named to he Dean's List forthe Spring semester with a 3.79 average. Jason is majoring in Industrial Arts Technology and hopes to teach in the public schools. Jason is the son of Ruth Valick of Pikes Creek. Davies named to Dean’s List Johnson & Wales University has announced that Jerry Davies of Dallas has been named to the Dean's List for academic achievement during the spring trimester. To receive Dean's List commendation, students must earn a cumulative point average of 3.40 or above. April Yatsko graduates from Dallas The name of April Yatsko, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yatsko, Shavertown, who graduated from Dallas High School last week was omitted accidently from the list of graduates. You social announcements are welcome at The Dallas Post. Please bring them to our office in the 309-415 Plaza in Dallas, or send them to: The Dallas Post, P.O. Box 366, Dallas PA 18612 STRAWBERRIES ¢& Dymonds Farms in Orange Now Picking All New Acreage & U-Pick or Already Picked for directions and information call 675-1696 \. od Ly Xs . 4% 2s 0° Wilkes-Barre \(<%,, oO 2 2 "WY /Baseball Card Show \ %? ~ Woodlands Inn & Resort Route 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA Sunday, June 24th Ear 10 AM. -4 PM. Information Dealer Set Up 8 AM. 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