¢ The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, April 8, 1998 7 L.ake-Noxen (contined from page 1) Both agree that team-teaching allows them to address more is- sues than they could in a “self- contained” room. With team- teaching, the walls are literally “torn down to create large open spaces for the teachers and stu- dents. “(Working together) gives us the _ opportunity to know our students, know their individual needs and discuss individual problems with them,” said Jachimowicz. “It’s fun for the teachers to find other teaching techniques. We discuss a lot of activities that aren't pos- sible in a self-contained room. The development of the curricu- lum is better when we work as a “team.” i ~All four teachers meet once a week to plan lessons that will enhance each subject. * " Garrety, who is a new teacher, activities that aren - possibleina. Patricia Jachimowic: the hall from language arts. Dur- ‘ing the first switch of the day, the students participate in Team As- sisted Instruction (TIA). They break off into groups of four and work through their math book- lets. Students of all different lev- els are put into the groups. When each person is finished with his or her assignment, someone in the group corrects it. “The kids can help one an- other,” said Edwards, who has Author will sign books April 11 Barbour Publishing Compatiy and author, Sally Laity will hold‘a book signing party at Gifts From Above Christian Bookstore, in Dallas on Sat. April 11, from 125 p.m. Jy Although Laity presently lives in California, she is originally frem Dallas. She grew upin Dallas and graduated from Westmoreland Area High School. She estimates that 50 percent of her stories take place in the Back Mountairr or Wilkes-Barre, and attribues this to a familiarity with her “roots.” Laity is a Christian contempo- rary and historical romance au- thor. Her current release from Barbour Publishing company is entitled Only You. Another love story collection, I Do, is scheduled for release in May. w All persons who have an inter- * believes the possibilities are end- worked in the district 23 years. ¢hare their personal knowledge Looking through Mrs est in meeting this local author «less with team-teaching. “It's “The teachers help with the major 4 photos with the students. Ide’s photo albums i are invited to come to Gifts From : easier to integrate subjects (with difficulties.” Edwards said TIA Ide told a quiet group of second 2S pote Above Christian Bookstore... this system),” she said. helps students learn teamwork graders about her journey up into with pictures from all Garrety said one activity they and allows them to work at their }¢ Gateway Arch in St. Louisand ~~ °V€' the United States, planned together was the Heri- ownpace. Duringthesecondpart - {4 Memphis. Many of the stu- {rom left, first row, Chris . ! tage Game. Students formgroups of the class, the teachers instruct gents ‘oohed” and ‘aahed’ when Barbacci, Kayle Toll our advertisers you ‘and try to get from San Diego to on new material. she mentioned her trip to Elvis Teetsel, Ben Norris, : hem in-The PB . Maine, using maps and their Although it is not part of the set Presley’s house. Ramah Wiliams and saw them in e ost. . minds. curriculum for lower grades, the “It's great. We pool all of our Brian Shurmanek They 1] appreciate it, : “They have to figure out what teachers often work together any- resources. But, at this age the g oi D : and so will we. D | route to take and have to report way. Virginia Ide and Georgeann giudents still need to be with one ~~ = 0 0 low, Deanna ) J “Jacket | Project : on historical landmarks they will ' encounter on the way,” said - Garrety. “The game incorporates . many different areas.” The stu- ! dents keep a diary where they can * use their imagination and write about all the highs and lows of | traveling. Also, they use math said Jones. Sontese. Thivig particalorly outs classmates how its $ : skills while calculating points and The two teachers and reading standing because Lake-Noxen is done. + learn teamwork by working in a specialist Joel Heldredge work i » ower SOcic economical sta R108 Ove i group. “It's a lot of work, but they ! love it,” said Garrety. ¢ Edwards and Rich Cronan . teach math and science across Jones are second grade teachers who have chosen to work together on lessons for 10 years. “It offers so much more to chil- dren. We put ideas together and offer different viewpoints and a way of teaching (to the children),” together to teach their students: about each state in the nation. Collectively, Ide and Heldredge have been to all 50 states and teacher the majority of the time,” said Ide. , McLaughlin-Smith said Lake- Noxen Elementary has scored high the last four years on standard- ized tests and he credits team- teaching for a good part of this tus than other elementary schools in the area. The majority of stu- dents receive either free or re- duced-cost lunches, he said. (contined from page 1) have a jacket. Former supervisor Walter Glogowski recommended that the board “re-examine the budget for . overages.” He explained the past use of a “fluid budget” where ' overages of one department can . be turned over to another for . heeded unbudgeted items or emer- | gency situations. + Edward Chesnovitch ques- ~ . tioned the board again on the idea | of having police officers take part" ‘ in a re-qualifying physical exam. . Chesnovitch is concerned about . the officers maintaining physical ' conditioning and has made spe- + cific reference to the Berwick Po- . lice Department, which has put a | conditioning program into effect. Chief Jones says he has al- ready talked with the officers about the idea and they would all welcome such a program. “In fact, the officers have requested the use of a swimming pool to maintain physical conditioning,” he said. Jones feels confident that he and his officers would ass such atest. uP WELL CNR LVI O (Red Mirray, an active follower ‘of the'ongoing court case between Jackson Township and American Asphalt, again asked board mem- bers for an estimated cost of these proceedings. Blythe Evans,solicitor for the board, responded, “For the 15 month ongoing case, a total of about $28,000 has been ex- pended, approximately S500 a hearing orabout $1,200 amonth.” The next hearings are scheduled for April 29 and 30. This puts the total number of hearings in the last 15 months over 30. The last issue brought to the attention of board members and Chief Jones was a concern of many on Monday night. Several citi- zens spoke about the speeding problem on several different road- ways which host bus stops. Citi- zens requested beefing up patrols. Chief Jones agreed to increase patrols in those high traffic areas that also serve as bus routes. ' (contined from page 1) Council last fall to pitch her idea. Council was surprised but very enthusiastic about Tara's ideas. “She's an excellent role model for _. other students,” council member . Jay Pope said. “Hopefully this is Recently, Sue Hand donated a painting which they will raffle. They will be sponsoring a car wash, they will sell t-shirts, and they also intend to have a flea market. Mrs. Puchalsky said their goal is to raise another $3,000. benches, flower boxes, and ban- ners to make Main Street a more inviting place. “If we free up enough money, we'll buy a sign for Dallas that says ‘Welcome to Dallas’,” Mrs. Puchalsky said. Mrs. Puchalsky said the group hopes Dragon, Kirsten Jackson and Courtney . § Gleco. (Top photo.) In right photo, Kevin Hadsall takes control of the rake and shows his - $628) os; Vs Passport Photos with this ad Dallas Photo Shop i 675-8800 49th IREM SHRINE CIRCUS AP ; jo AT THE 109th ARTILLERY ARMORY KINGSTON, PA APRIL 13 THRU APRIL 18, 1998 TICKET SALES Irem Temple Box Officé 9 am - 4 pm Boscovs, Wilkes Barre 10 am - 7 pm JC Penney's at the Mall 10 am - 7 pm Bi Lo's, West Pittston 10 am - 7 pm 109th Armory, Kingston 9 am - 5 pm Fino's Pharmacy, Dallas 10 am - 7 pm TICKET PRICES $4 $5 $7 $9 $12 & $15 3235 - 9116 § SPONSORED BY UNIFORMED UNITS OF IREM TEMPLE ' only the beginning. She seems to _ have a flair for dealing with So what will they do with the to put benches and signs in place Our Showrooms E E R | 7, ! people.” funds? Tara hopes to buy park in July or August. : i A T ( fo P teil member Martha We- are filled with NN : ; - ber is also enthusiastic about the hundreds of SPECIALS / b . project.“Wethoughtit was a great Sets in Stock JA fe =} KENNETH FULTON pe on it,” she said. Pope added, 5 i 10,000 Easter Flowers « “Council is supporting her and { $ 99 : . her classmates 100 percent. 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