I i) Dallas, PA Wednesday, April 5, 2000 11 Gate of Heaven to host forensics etournament, spelling bee How challenging is it to present the essence of an entire poem or piece of literature using only tone of voice and body language? Very. But the 46 students competing in the Diocesan Forensics Tourna- ment at Gate of Heaven School, Dallas, will show most of us a thing or two. The competitors, @®'"° represent schools from throughout the Scranton Diocese will treat the audience to personal interpretations of various dra- matic pieces. The competition begins Friday, April 7at 6:15 p.m. For the spelling-challenged amung us--er, that's "among" us- -there is the fourth and fifth grade Spelling Bee to be held at Gate of Heaven on Monday April 10, at 8:30 a.m. More than 100 children will compete by spelling words such as "intelligent" and "compe- tent". Please join us and help us recognize the efforts of the com- petitors. Lake-Lehman elementary GJSchools plan bus safety program Mr. Robert Kunkle and Mr. Dave McLaughlin-Smith, Elementary Principals for the Lake-Lehman School District, announce the Preschool Program for parents and preschool (4-year-old) children for the 1999-00 school year. The fifth and final installment of Lake- Lehman's Early Childhood /Pre- school Program is scheduled for April 11, 12 and 13, and will fea- ture 'Bus Safety and Orientation a - Children will ride a bus". Bus safety and orientation will be discussed with parents. In addition, a principal will be avail- able to respond to parent's ques- tions concerning kindergarten. Children will work with kinder- garten teachers on drawings and crafts. Children will ride a bus wg hrough the local community as well. The schedule for this preschool presentation is as follows. Ross: April 11, 10a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lake Noxen: April 12, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lake-Lehman, April 13, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Program topics for parents and children: bus safety and kinder- ‘garten and orientation The activities for the children during these programs will in- clude: a play/game time; a story time; an orientation to the school building and special purpose rooms, i.e. library, cafeteria, gym, health room; make and take/arts and crafts; safety in the home and neighborhood, and an orientation to busing. This program, activi- ties for children and presenta- tions to parents, has been highly successful in the previous thir- teen years. The program recog- nizes the importance of the par- ent-school relationship and the powerful impact it has on the early success and achievement of our children. Furthermore, this program recognizes the impor- tance of the parent as the child's first teacher. Please "register" for the fifth presentation by calling the neigh- boring elementary school office and letting us know how many adults and children will be at- tending. Telephone numbers are as follows. Ross Elementary School: 477- 5050 or 256-7897 Lake Noxen Elementary School: 639-1129 Lehman-Jackson Elementary School: 675-2165 This program is intended for four-year-olds only. It is kindly requested that you not bring younger brothers and sisters un- less there is no alternative. DHS band alumni plan reunion On Thursday evening, May 11, «@the Dallas Area High School will present its first Annual Alumni Spring Band Concert. All Dallas band alumni are invited to par- ticipate in what promises to be a fun-filled evening. Please send name, address, phone number, years participated inband, instruments played while in the band, and a brief biography to Mr. Todd Hunter, Dallas Senior High School, Box 2000, Dallas, (WPA 18612 or Jennifer Withers (Publicity Chairman) 64 Midland Drive, Dallas, PA 18612. Those willing to play in the alumni band, please let us know if instruments are available, as our resources are limited. Music and rehearsal dates will be mailed soon after your response to this invitation is received. The Alumni Band will combine with the present senior high school concert band members on several selections highlighting the con- clusion of the concert. DMS students join math counts contest Six students from the Dallas Middle School recently attended the Math Counts Competition at Penn State's Hazleton Campus. Dallas competed against fourteen teams from local schools and placed third overall. Michael Swartwood took home honors with his first place finish in the individual category and qualified for the state competition. Joseph Bednash came in sixth out of a field of fifty-six in the individual category. The team is coached by Ms. Kathleen Dolan, a seventh and eight grade mathematics instructor at the Dallas Middle School. Pictured seated: Dustin Bednarz and Joseph Bednash. Standing: Diane Glicini, Douglas Zaruta, Michael Swartwood and Sara Getz. DHS GUIDANCE NOTES The courses students choose for next year need the approval of their current teacher in that sub- ject area. Students are required to have teachers initial course selection sheets. Parents’ signa- tures are required also. When the course selection sheet is filled out in its entirety, with required sig- natures, students bring it to their guidance counselor for the final signature. Mr. Jack Wolensky is the counselor for students with a last name beginning with A-Kand Ms. Robyn Jones has L-Z. Parents are encouraged to get involved in the scheduling pro- cess with their child. Students are often confused about what courses will prepare them for fu- ture careers. Parent input can be a big help in the student's course selections. Parental support gives the student a sense of confidence in their educational journey. Tips for planning a good schedule 1. Talk to your teacher-they will know which courses you can handle successfully. 2. Balance your schedule-do not overload one semester with challenging classes. 3. Pick what is required first-fill your schedule with what your need then with what you want. 4. Eliminate too many study halls-each semester must have at Xo; Ro Xo NIV HH RIES ar | The following school lunch menus are for the week of April 6-12, All lunches include milk. DALLAS SCHOOLS Elementary & THURSDAY - Chicken nuggets, hamburger or cheeseburger, potato wedges, chilled peaches FRIDAY - Grilled cheese sand- wich, hamburger or cheeseburger, tomato soup w/crackers, glazed car- rots, mixed fruit MONDAY - Meatball hoagie, cheese steak hoagie, parsley pota- toes, mandarin oranges, chips TUESDAY - Hot ham and cheese on roll, cheese steak hoagie, potato edges, sweet raisins WEDNESDAY - Zesty spaghetti w/meatsauce and dinner roll, cheese steak hoagie, tossed salad w/dress- ing Middle School THURSDAY - Pasta bar, open face turkey sandwich, oven fries, chilled pears FRIDAY - Pizzabar, grilled cheese andwich, tomato soup w/crackers, glazed carrots, mixed fruit MONDAY- Cheese steak bar, meatbali hoagie w/cheese, parsley potatoes, mandarin orange, chips TUESDAY - Fajita bar, hotham and cheese on roll, baked beans, sweet raisins WEDNESDAY - Easter buffet, zesty spaghetti w/meat sauce and garlic bread, salad w/dressing, chilled peaches High School THURSDAY - Pasta bar, open face turkey sandwich, tator tots, baked cookie FRIDAY - Mashed potato bar, grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup w/crackers, glazed carrots MONDAY - Cheese steak bar, meatball hoagie with cheese, parsley potatoes, ice cream TUESDAY - Fajita bar, hot ham “and cheese on roll, baked beans, cherries with cream WEDNESDAY - Homestyle bar, zesty spaghetti with meatsauce and garlic bread, salad with dressing, chilled peaches GATE OF HEAVEN SCHOOL Alternative Lunch - any day - Hot dog with bun ravioli and sauce, salad THURSDAY - Zitiand meatsauce, salad, italian bread with butter, pears FRIDAY - Pizza, salad, macaroni and cheese Alternative Lunch, any day - Turkey sandwich, cheese steak with bun, salad ‘MONDAY - lunch TUESDAY - Grilled cheeseburg with bun, onion rings, green beans, donut WEDNESDAY - Chicken cro- quettes, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, jello, ice cream .50¢. Early dismissal no LAKE-LEHMAN SCHOOLS Elementary THURSDAY - Sauteed pierogies with peanut butter celery or turkey hoagie with lettuce and tomato, steamed broccoli with cheese sauce, rosy applesauce, Jello ~ FRIDAY - Grilled cheese sand- wich or fish sticks with dinner roll, tomato soup with crackers, glazed carrots, mixed fruit MONDAY - Chicken patty sand- wich or hot ham and cheese on roll, buttered peas, chilled pears, chips TUESDAY - Hot dog on bun, or ravioli with sauce and roll, tossed salad with dressing, chilled peaches. WEDNESDAY - Italian dunkers with sauce or sloppy joe with cheese cube, green beans, fruit walnut crisp. Middle School THURSDAY - Deli bar, rotini with meatsauce and dinner roll, tossed salad with dressing, peach cup, Jello FRIDAY - .French fry bar, fish sticks with roll, potato wedges, cole- slaw, mandarin oranges MONDAY - Burger bar, chicken parmesan sandwich, crispy tator tots, chilled peaches TUESDAY - Mexican bar, turkey club sandwich, buttered peas, shape up WEDNESDAY - Ill Guys Pizza, Pizza bar with choice of toppings, or sauteed pierogies with peanut better celery, winter blend vegetables, or- ange smiles High School THURSDAY - Double burger bar, spaghetti with zesty meatsauce with dinner roll, tossed salad with dress- ing, rosy applesauce, pudding FRIDAY - Baked potato bar, cheesy white pizza, golden corn, pine- apple tidbits MONDAY - Hot dog bar, meatball hoagie with cheese, crispy tator tots, cinnamon applesauce TUESDAY - Holiday buffet, pork or turkey roast with gravy, mashed potatoes with gravy, buttered corn, holiday dessert WEDNESDAY - Po-boy sandwich bar, chicken parmesan sandwich, potato wedges, shape up, chips WEST SIDE TECH Breakfast THURSDAY - Waffles w/syrup, or cereal, juice, pastry FRIDAY - Cinnamon swirl, coffee cake, juice, fruit MONDAY - Muffin, cereal, juice, fruit TUESDAY - Pancakes with syrup, or cereal, juice, pastry WEDNESDAY - Hot ham w/ cheese, or cereal, juice, pastry Lunch THURSDAY - Tuna/turkey hoagie, lettuce, tomato, macaroni salad, sea- soned peas, spice bar FRIDAY - Pizza, tossed salad, dressing, fresh fruit MONDAY - Italian meatballs, sauce, hard roll, seasoned pasta, chilled fruit TUESDAY - Hamburg or cheeseburg on bun, vegetable beef soup, crackers, lettuce, tomato, apple, pumpkin bars WEDNESDAY - Pasta, meat sauce, tossed salad, dressing, roll, chilled fruit least 3.5 credits. 5. Talk to your counselor for suggestions on courses that will prepare you for your post second- ary plans or employment. * The PTSO would like to thank the community for the support they showed by attending the Grad 2000 Pancake Breakfast. All pro- ceeds will go toward the Grad 2000 Party for seniors on gradu- ation night. e Sharon Bartolini, PTSO Presi- dent, is asking for parents and community members to assist in donating money and/or volun- teering for the Grad 2000 Lock-In Party on graduation night. Help keep our graduates safe and drug- free on June 9, 2000 by lending a helping hand. Call the PTSO Hotline at 674-7333 if you would like to get involved. changes. The Dallas Post Alma DeRojas named presidential fellow at Susquehanna University Alma DeRojas of Dallas, is a Presidential Fellow for the 1999- 2000 academic year at Susque~ hanna University. o In order to be considered as a Presidential Fellow, a student must be a sophomore or junior who has earned at minimum 3.25 grade point average, The deans of the university then’nominate stu- dents who they feel have the en- thusiasm, ability, and interest in serious matters to benefit from the opportunity to interact with the President and with one an- other in discussions of literature, theater and current events. A sophomore English major, DeRojas is also a member of Al- pha Lambda Delta freshman honor society, Sigma Tau Delta English honor society, the uni- versity choir, opera workshop, the Hispanic Organizations for Latino Awareness, and the presidential search committee. She is also a university scholar, a university assistant and a Spanish tutor. A 1998 graduate of Bishop O'Reilly High School, she is the daughter of Juan and Alma DeRojas. Dallas schedules parent conferences The Dallas School District would like to announce that the Parent Conference Days, scheduled for April 6 and 13, have been changed to vinstructional Act 80 Days for students with conferences scheduled in the afternoon and evening. § Spring concert at O'Reilly The Bishop O'Reilly High School Music Department will present its annual spring concert April 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium. The concert features the glee club, the chamber choir, and the folk group. Featured selections will include "Swell the Full Chorus" from Solomon "Season of Love" from Rent, "With You" from Pippen, "California Dreamin", as well as the traditional Senior Waltz which will be performed in a special selection, Carl Strommen's "Like An Eagle" All of the groups are directed by Mr. Thomas Hanlon. Tickets will be available at the door. Pictured are some of the accompanist: First row: Samantha Leandri, Paula Wasluck Second row: Laura Charnick, Jamie Verazin, Beth Charnick Third row: Jennifer Hummler, Melissa Minetola, Jessica Gionta, Alex Russin, Mike Regan, Ryan Wanko, Courtney Reap, Katie Mancuso, and Kate Yashinski. Absent at the time of the photo are Erika Zavada and Sonia Englot. Our new child support guide explains key facts about today’s laws. For your free copy, call the Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association at (570) 822-6712 or the Pennsylvania Bar Association at (888) 799-4557 or complete and mail the coupon below. If you would like a legal referral in your area, call the Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association at (570) 822- Your Kids Come First. Recent changes in support laws in Pennsylvania may mean a change in your children’s support arrangements. 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