Page 16—SUSQUEHANNA TIMES looks on. Paul Castline with his son, Paul Jr. A classmate Little People’s Thanksgiving feast for parents Those involved with the Little People’s Co-Op Nurs- ery School were very busy the day we arrived. They were preparing for a very special Thanksgiving Day Feast. Each child had prepared an invitation for his or her parents to come share the food they had prepared. Each student brought an ingredient to make soup and pumpkin dessert. The students were all dressed up in their Thanksgiving customs, por- traying either Pilgrim or Indian. The Little People’s Co-Op is a non-profit organization providing certified teaching for three- and four-year- olds. At present there are three classes of four-year- olds and one of three-year- olds. In addition to qualified teachers, parents also help out in the classroom. The day we were there, Paul Castline, Mount Joy, was helping in his son’s class. More fathers are becoming involved in the program. “I wanted my son, Paul, Jr., to get involved with kids his own age. He didn’t know how to play with other kids before,” says Paul. Does he know how to play with other children now? “Oh my, yes,”’ says Paul. ““The improvement is really great!”’ How does Paul feel about helping out at the Nursery School? “‘I think it is a wonderful opportunity. It is important for a father to be there when his child is growing up. “l was in the delivery room when my son was born. That was some experience! I want to grow up and work with him, to share my time with him. “I was raised on a farm, and when it was too ugly to work outside, the boys learned to do housework and cooking. This has carried over into how my wife and I raise Paul. “I just feel it is important to be there while your child is growing up.’’ By being at the Nursery school he is r doing this. The father and son played outside together, they listened to the teacher’s story and they ate their Thanksgiving Dinner to- gether. Jo Ellen Frasch is a former teacher at the Nursery school who has a son presently enrolled in the program. She feels the school really helped her Eric relate to other children better. Mrs. Frasch is also excited about the many ‘‘daddies’’ helping out this | November 21, 1979 Beahm Junior High observes Veterans’ Day by honoring their teachers who are veterans A Veterans Day program was held at Beahm Junior High School on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 13th. Student Council officers Karen Wittle, Leeann Kelly, and Martha Wilkinson con- ducted the program, while Kevin Hershey and Jerry Linard provided stagehand assistance. The students all sang America and The Star- the assembled Left to right, front row; student council officers, Spangled Banner. The Jr. High Band, under the direction of Glen Leib, accompanied the singing, and played miltary and patriotic marches as well. The Presentation of Arms was made by Bryna Vander- grift, Lynn Lesnefsky, and Dana Yingst. A proclamation from President Carter was read to students. Martha Wilkenson, Lee Ann Kelly and Karen Wittel; second row, Mrs. Peters, Mr. Peters and Mr. Carter’s message empha- sized the debt which the nation owes to war veterans, who have preserved our liberty. Five teachers—Mr Ted Greider, Mr. Dave Halbleib, Mrs. Louise Peters, Mr. Hubert Peters, and Mr. James Prowell—were hon- ored as veterans, as was custodian Carl Coen. All Halbleib; third row, Mr. Prowell, Mr. Greider and Mr. Coen. were given whité carnations tinged with red and blue, which they wore the rest of the day. After a short film was screened, a moment of silence was observed, in memory of those killed in the wars. Taps were then sounded. Mrs. Joyce Zangari was responsible for arranging the program. year. ‘‘In the past we would have one, maybe two, fathers help out. This year there are many involved ‘““We are not just a day center, either,” she con- tinued. ‘“We have many working parents, but they often take time off from their job to help with their children. There is so much involvement.’’ Jackie Rice is president of the Co-Op, which is housed in the Florin Church of the Brethren Church. The classes recently made several handsome note The children listen to a favorite story. cards © which they are offering for sale. For information about the notes, or about the Co-Op, call the school or Jackie Rice at 665-9356. —— RE TE WT mp
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