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Peruvian Park Elementary, pictured here in 1965, will celebrate its 50th birthday April 21 with a street fair. Photo courtesy of Peruvian Park Elementary
Peruvian Park Turns 50 Years Old
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ourth-grade teacher Ann Simonds can remember getting purple ink on her hands when mimeographing copies of worksheets — and when students didn’t have worksheets, she would use chalk to write on the blackboard. Doors would be open to allow a cross breeze to cool the hot classrooms. Students and parents alike looked forward to every December, when the school hosted a huge art show: student drawings and paintings would line the hallways and students would take part in a big production that included singing and speaking. Peruvian Park Elementary has changed during the 37 years Simonds has taught at the school, and, to celebrate its 50 years, a birthday bash will take place at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. “We will have special activities and treats during school, including having students dress for school like students from 1964 and holding an ice-cream social,” Parent-Teacher Association President Rebecca Martin said. During two hours that evening, Peruvian Park will hold an outside street fair that will include face painting, a fish pond and other games, music, fire truck, police car, artist sketches, balloons, posters, food trucks, two 1965 Mustang convertibles, a school choir performance and a birthday cake. The arrival of the panther mascot will also be part of the celebration. Inside will be poster and essay contest winners on display, a timeline showing historically what has happened during the past 50 years, and a PowerPoint program showing changes the school has gone through. Second-grade teacher Jackie Sudbury said she has taught Peruvian Park students 24 of the 38 years she has taught, and during that time, she has seen class sizes become smaller (from 34 students to about 20), the common core expanded, and a decrease of arts education in the school. “We’re a lot more rigid in academics and testing and there are fewer opportunities for creativity and arts,” she said. “The
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focus of schools has become more on achievement and skills content and test scores.” Sudbury has seen changes within the building as well, with one major repainting, a carpet change, new tile in the cafeteria, two playground updates, many report card changes and updates in the technical world, such as projectors, white boards, surround sound microphones, student use of iPads and computers, and even teacher identification badges. She said even the cafeteria standards now are dedicated to meet the federal menu guidelines. However, Simonds, who has taught about 1,000 students under 10 principals and said even with changes at the school, some things come back around. “They had moved sixth grade to the middle schools before when the elementary schools were crowded; then they came back. Now, they’re back in the middle schools. It all just comes back around. It has been so gradual so it doesn’t seem like a shock when something changes. I’ve taught second, third, fourth and a fourth-fifth split class, and I’ve taught kids of kids I’ve taught. Fourth graders are fun. They’re showing their own independence. But kids are always just kids wanting to learn,” she said.
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ormer and current students, faculty, staff, families and community leaders and members are invited to the birthday bash and have an opportunity to share memories and photos by emailing PeruvianParkPTA@gmail.com. To learn more about the 50th birthday bash, see www.facebook.com/ peruvianpark50th. “We want to celebrate Peruvian Park that has been a part of the community for 50 years. This is a chance for alumni, teachers and staff to connect and celebrate the education of thousands of children,” Martin said. l
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Looking Out For The Little Guy; Protecting Small Dogs at the Dog Park By Megan Mahajan
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magine it’s a sunny Saturday afternoon and you’re headed out to enjoy it with your furry, four-legged best friend. You head to the dog park, where you’ve gone so many times before to create fun and memories. You throw your dog’s favorite ball and watch as he happily runs after it and trots back to drop it at your feet, while you praise him and scratch behind his ears. The ball is ripped and worn from so many days at the dog park, but it’s his favorite because it’s little enough for him to carry with ease. He’s just a little guy, but at the dog park, size doesn’t matter. Or does it?
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You throw the ball again, but this time as he chases after it, your dog is blindsided by another who is more than five times his size. There is nothing you can do in the split second it takes for the dog to grab your little dog’s body between his teeth and leave your best friend lifeless on the ground. How could you have known that this seemingly perfect day at the dog park would be the last one you spent with your dog?
While this sounds horrific, it is the unfortunate reality for one Sandy resident. On March 7, an unknown large dog attacked and killed a small dog at the Sandy City Dog Park. While not all large dog breeds are violent and no one knows whether this dog truly meant to hurt the other, it does beg the question of whether enough is being done to protect small dogs. These issues were presented at a recent meeting of the Sandy City Council, where it was made known that, along with the one fatality, two other small dogs had been injured recently by larger dogs at the park. The Council
feels strongly that something does need to be done to keep the small dogs safe at play, which may mean providing separated areas for dogs of different sizes. Sandy City does not want to see any more of its residents subjected to this kind of horror and loss. As members of the families of Sandy residents, the dogs are residents as well and deserve a safe place to do the things that they do best: run, wag and play. l
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with local Utah culture in this comically entertaining musical parody! From the creative mind of Desert Star’s own Scott Holman comes a tale of a failed presidential candidate turned baker, Mitt Romney, as he tries to break his election curse, placed upon him by the evil witch, Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile, the long lost Romney daughter, Rapunzel (kidnapped by the witch), is trapped in a tower pining for her prince, David Archuleta (her reluctant beau). Join Cinderfeller in his quest to go to Salt Lake’s Comic Con; Jack, who has to sell his beloved chicken, Clucky White, and Little Red Gangsta Hood, on her way to her grandma’s house in the hoods. Written and directed by Scott Holman, “Into the Hoods” runs from March 26 to June 6, 2015. The evening also includes another of
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NEWS
New Trail Will Connect Sandy To Draper
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new trail is currently being planned that will run parallel to the entire length of the Sandy-Draper Canal (from about 12000 South and 1000 East to 10600 South). Sandy City and Draper City have come to an agreement about how to handle the trail’s construction, since Draper was the original owner of the land. Draper is giving Sandy the land, and Sandy will finish the Draper section of the trail for $90,000, in lieu of payment for the canal corridor, said Sandy City Parks and Recreation Director Scott Earl. The entire canal corridor is about 12,000 feet. The trail, which is being partially funded by the National Park Service (which partnered with Sandy City for this project and provided it with a grant), will go from the Sandy-Draper border near Eastridge Park to Dimple Dell Park. As it gets closer to Dimple Dell, Salt Lake
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right sunshine and happily chirping birds have probably had you spending a lot more time looking up at the sky these days. But, what if one day you looked up and the entire skyline had completely changed? That’s exactly what a new expansion project has in store for Sandy city.
“The philosophy is to connect people to shopping centers and mass transit without having to use a car.” County will pay to build a section of the trail. Earl said that there’s more property than there seems to be at first glance because of how wide some of the sections are. “The cool thing about it is that it’s 12,000 feet, and in most sections, it’s 40 or 50 feet wide,” he said. “If you do the math, it’s about 10 acres of property.” The connection the trail will make to Dimple Dell Park is going to make traveling in the area without vehicles even easier, thanks to another trail that’s already there. “This trail will run north and south through the city, and Dimple Dell Park has a trail that runs east and west through the city,” Earl said. “Eventually, we’ll have that go all the way down into the city center, and it’ll connect to South Jordan.” Earl described the trail as an off-road, multipurpose trail, which will be safe for biking, walking and commuting. Traffic will
The Sandy-Draper Canal Trail in its current state. Bottom: A concept of how the Sandy-Draper Canal Trail will look when the project is complete. Photos courtesy of Sandy City be a non-issue, except where there will be specifically-marked crosswalks, including a user-controlled crossing at 11400 South. The Sandy-Draper Canal Trail will fit in with Sandy’s “Mountain Meets Urban” style, and Earl described the connection to Dimple Dell Park as “huge.” “The philosophy is to connect people to shopping centers and mass transit without having to use a car. [The trail] is right in line
with that philosophy,” he said. “We’ll also have some big boulders, some picnic tables and some native grasses throughout.” The trail is planned to be split into two sections: paved asphalt and soft-surface mulch. Native landscape, like boulders and trees, will be on either side. The short-term goal is to complete the section between 11400 South and 11000 South by this fall. l
A real estate development firm recently presented the City Council with a plan to turn Sandy into a destination city with a very urban feel and a walkable layout. Our very own city has the potential to be one of the most “must-see” places in Utah. It’s estimated that the proposed plan could be completed, and our entire view changed, within the next 5-10 years. The plan consists of several high-rise buildings that would include multifamily rental units, offices, and plenty of retail space. South Towne as we know it will be forever changed, and if all goes as planned, downtown Sandy City will soon rival downtown Salt Lake City. l
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COUNTY MAYOR’S MESSAGE Decision Time For Wasatch Mountains And Canyons By Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams
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e’re nearing decision time for an important collaboration on the future of the Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back mountains and canyons. More than a year of work from nearly 200 stakeholders has produced a proposed blueprint for actions that we can take to balance four systems in the Central Wasatch mountains— environment, recreation, transportation and economy. Achieving that balance offers a unique opportunity for Utah residents and visitors to continue to enjoy this remarkable natural area in a variety of ways for years to come. Mountain Accord was launched with a sense of urgency. A fast-growing population and increased tourism, as well as traffic congestion and sprawling development, puts
ing data about what is currently happening with each of the four systems. The proposed blueprint identifies key actions for each system—such as protecting water resources and restoring the environment—in a way that balances all four. Some development in the canyons has produced a thriving ski resort economy, which helps attract tourism dollars to our state. Undeveloped back country terrain has likewise helped grow outdoor recreation businesses that provide jobs. Trails offer a chance to be in the mountains with friends and family, to have fun and perhaps see wildlife. Modern forms of transportation offer the chance to connect Wasatch Mountain communities in a way that is less polluting and more efficient. We’re nearing the end of the first phase of the Mountain Accord project. Following an opportunity for the public to attend several
w a s a t c h more and more pressure on sensitive mountain environments. Without a plan to coordinate actions over the next five to 10 years, what we value most about the Central Wasatch—clean, affordable water, open space and the beauty of nature—will suffer. In 2014, the Central Wasatch experienced 5.7 million visitors. By 2040, that number is projected to grow to 7.2 million. The mountains are a critical source of clean water for more than 500,000 people. As our population increases, so does the need to protect our water. Popular trailheads are overrun with cars on weekends. Traffic jams build up in the Park City area. Change will come whether we act or not, but the question is, will we be happy with that change? The proposed blueprint—you can read it and comment on it at www.mountainaccord. com –is the result of collecting and analyz-
open house meetings to ask questions and to leave comments about the proposal on the website, the Mountain Accord executive board members will take a final vote during an April 6 meeting. The results will then move forward in a federal Environmental Impact Statement phase, which will involve public agencies, private landowners, transportation groups and members of the public, among others. That process will determine what happens on the ground, from the designation of special land protection to the construction of transportation systems. No matter what happens next, I believe this is an historic accomplishment. United by the realization of how much the Central Wasatch matters to all of us, we’ve come together in a way that I think offers a path forward for keeping what we love and value about our Rocky Mountain home. l
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NEWS
Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office Goes To The Dogs
Sandy Residents Offered Program to Prevent Falls
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hile a dog’s top billing may be as man’s best friend, one Sandy dog can now also be called “canine mayor.” When the first-ever Salt Lake County canine mayor election ended in October, Texas, an 8-year-old boxer from Sandy, was selected as the first canine mayor. CeCe, a mini golden doodle from Cottonwood Heights, was selected as deputy canine mayor. Salt Lake County held the canine elections as a fundraiser for the Injured Animal Fund. The event raised $23,080, which included funds raised from filing fees from the 14 candidates and funds raised during the campaign. While the “caninedates” had to be Salt Lake County residents, anyone in the world could vote for their favorite as many times as they wanted. Each vote cost $1 and went directly to the fundraiser. The dog that raised the most money won the election. “This is one of the most successful fundraisers ever held by our agency,” said Mike Reberg, Salt Lake County Animal Services director. “The money raised is going to help hundreds of injured and ill animals that find themselves in our care.” The canine mayor and his deputy will accompany Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams to different events during their two-year term. “I look forward to having the company of Salt Lake County’s first canine mayor or deputy mayor when I’m out at community events. I know Tex and CeCe will be excellent advocates for all our community’s furry friends,” McAdams said.
“Tex’s main responsibility is to be a good dog citizen in our community. We will have him involved with campaigns and promotions at the shelter and with Mayor McAdams’ office,” said Sandy Nelson, Salt Lake County Animal Services marketing director. “We are very excited about Tex and CeCe’s involvement with the reading program at libraries and can’t wait to get them involved with our reading program here at the shelter.” l
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(Sandy, UT) – The Salt Lake County Health Department, in partnership with the Sandy Fire Department, will offer a fall prevention education series beginning Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Sandy fire station. “Recently we have been experiencing an increase in calls to homes in Sandy because of falls in our elderly residents,” says Chief Bruce Cline of Sandy Fire. “We are hopeful that this evidence-based program will help prevent many of these calls in the future, and more important, keep people out of the emergency room,” says Cline. Stepping On is a free, seven-week workshop for independent, community-dwelling older adults who have fallen, are at risk of falling or who have a fear of falling. One in three adults aged 65 and over fall each year. According to the Utah Department of Health, Sandy City ranks sixth highest in areas for emergency room visits and hospitalizations for falls in those individuals aged 65 and over in Utah. The physical, financial and emotional costs from falls can be devastating. Yet, falls are simply not a normal part of the aging process and can be prevented. “The goal is to help people better manage their risk of falls and take personal action steps to prevent future falls,” says Carol Avery, series Instructor.
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Jennifer Tamayo (with trophy), age 13, has been voted Sandy Club “Member of the Month”for March 2015. Jennifer has been a member at the Sandy Club since October 2013 and is attending Mt. Jordan Middle School where her favorite subjects is Art. When Jennifer grows up she would like to be an Archeologist. If she had one wish, she would wish to graduate from college. Jennifer’s favorite thing to do at the club is to play soccer with her club friends. Her favorite
thing about herself is that she is short. Since she has joined the club, she has learned that if we all work together and are nice to one another, we can all be happy. Jennifer says that she has been voted “Member of the Month” because she has been respectful, responsible and nice to others. Congratulations Jennifer Tamayo for being “Member of the Month!” If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, please call (801) 561-4854
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Buyer Beware!
andy locals will tell you that this city is truly a great place to live. A public hearing that took place on March 17 illustrated just how passionate Sandy residents are about their homes, and many expressed intense anger at the possibility of changes coming to their beloved neighborhoods. As the City Council heard from both residents and city professionals regarding two separate issues, one thing became clear: homebuyers have forgotten the popular warning, “Buyer Beware.”
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When Ken Adams and his family moved into their home in the neighborhood at 800 South and 700 Eeast 50 years ago, the stubbed-out street that sits there today held the promise of a connection and a traffic light. Adams states that he was ensured that, with the addition of new homes, that street project would be completed. His neighbor, Tyler Maynard, claims he was promised that the road would never be connected. Maynard calls his neighborhood the “Gem of Sandy,” filled with quiet streets that provide the perfect haven for raising children. His little girl could be heard in the background as he recalled memories of his own childhood in Sandy. He, along with several other residents, was
Prevent Falls continued from page 7 The series kicks off with a “get acquainted” session before the seven-week series begins. Come find out what topics will be covered, meet the leaders, enjoy some treats and fill out some paperwork. A $10.00 grocery gift card will be given to anyone 66 years and older who fills out a special survey from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. During the workshop, participants receive support from trained leaders and other workshop participants. They learn and practice strength and balance exercises. They will find out how medications, vision, safe footwear and
concerned about the extra traffic that will cut through the neighborhood where their kids play if this road is connected. The fact remains, however, that both residents were aware of the stubbed-out street when they purchased their homes, and the “Buyer Beware” signals in their heads should have been going off. An unfinished road is a pretty good indication of a future connection, and a neighborhood set between two major streets should expect a decent influx of traffic. Dawn Sidwell on 120 East is dealing with her own “Buyer Beware” issues as she tries to sell her home at the end of a lane. One look at the numerous cars lining the street blocking traffic and service vehicles sends potential buyers running the other direction. All three of these Sandy residents are dealing with similar issues, but should they have considered the possibility of these circumstances when they purchased their homes? Was the possibility of the street being connected into the neighborhood a deal breaker? Would the residents who have lived there as long as Mr. Adams still done so if they hadn’t been promised a completed road with a street light? Did Ms. Sidwell consider that perhaps a road as wide as hers may be used for parking? Did she inquire about the neighbors? Probably not; would you? Once you find the house with the perfect backyard and the floor plan of your dreams, the house hunting usually comes to an end. Even in a city as wonderful and familyfriendly as Sandy, buyers must remember to consider every possibility before purchasing a home, while still realizing that all things are subject to change. If you are depending on a connected street, hoping it remains incomplete, or you’re frustrated with the neighbors before you even move in, maybe that perfect floor plan can be found in another home. If you’re currently on the hunt for a new home or considering moving soon, take note from these residents, and buyer beware! l home modifications can reduce their risk of falls. Guest speakers, experts in their fields of physical therapy, vision and medicine, enhance the learning process. Classes will be taught at Sandy City Fire Station #31 located at 9010 South 150 East. Sessions meet weekly for two hours, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. There is a break half-way through the sessions. To participate in, or for more information on, the workshop, you must register with either Carol Avery by phone, 385-468-3878 or e-mail, csavery@slco.org, or Cindy Elliot, 385-4683917 or celliot@slco.org. The deadline for registration is April 17. l
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Monitoring Your Child’s Cell Phone Without Them Feeling Like You’re Spying I was recently asked by a parent, a grandparent, and a school principal about how to monitor a child’s cell phone for possible contact from a cyber bully without making the child uncomfortable or making them feel spied upon. First, any child who has a cell phone needs to have it explained to them that from time-to-time you are going to ask to see their phone and check it for in appropriate content, apps, emails, texts, etc. You can simply explain that you trust them 100%, but you don’t necessarily trust others who could be trying to knowingly or unknowingly send inappropriate information, pictures or whatever to your child. Second, make sure that your child realizes that it is your job as a parent to always look out for their safety, even if they don’t always understand how and why you may be doing something in the name of safety. It’s natural at different stages in life for children to feel like parents are being too hard on them or spying on them, but in the long run a child always knows if their parents have their best interests at heart and that even though it may feel like spying at the time, it’s really for their own good. Just remember that as a parent you job is to be your child’s mentor and teacher, NOT their friend. Sometimes you will just be the “bad guy” because your child does not agree with your rules and that is okay. Finally, if need be, explain to the child that it is a privilege and not a right to have a cell phone and that you will monitor that cell phone as you see fit if you think there is anything you need to see as a parent. Make sure they know that this is non-negotiable and if they don’t agree then they can go without a cell phone until they graduate high school and move out on their own. I don’t recommend this course of action unless you feel you have no other choice. That being said, if you are feeling there is no other choice then you probably have a bigger problem.
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Lights, Camera, Action — Canyons Film Festival Set By Julie Slama
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he 6th annual Canyons School District Film Festival will have its red carpet ready at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 16 at Eastmont Middle School to honor student and teacher filmmakers. New this year will be four levels of competition, giving middle school students a chance to compete against each other, separate from high school students. There also will be competitions for elementary students and teachers. Within each level are the following film categories: feature films, documentaries, animation, public service announcements, newscasts and advertisements. There is no theme for the competition, and entries can be used from classroom assignments or Parent-Teacher Association Reflections contest. There also is a poster contest, and the winning poster will be used for the next year’s contest. “What makes this special is that it’s a unique way of learning, different than other district learning,” film festival project lead and elementary education tech specialist Katie Blunt said. “It offers creativity and fun in a learning project that is based on curriculum content. We’ve had documentaries from history class, digital citizenship about cyber bullying and Internet safety as PSAs — subjects students learn in school where they then need to learn to organize, research and write before they film.” Blunt said these films also give students real-world experiences, from lighting and editing to planning and communication. “For example, with a PSA, it’s a real-
Presenters Camille Cole and Jeff Haney prepare to award winners during the Canyons School District Film Festival last year. world application. Students pick a message, then they learn how to express it and deliver it in a strong message. With advertising, they work with an actual business and use their resources to learn how to make their client happy,” she said. The film festival has grown from its origins, First created under elementary team lead education technician Kelly Dumont when Canyons was still part of the Jordan School District, only a handful of people gathered to see the films. Although Dumont’s passion for filmmaking and having the positive experience for students remains, it grew under former
education tech specialist Wade Harman and elementary education tech specialist Camille Cole into a bigger celebration. Now, more than 350 people fill the auditorium during the red carpet event, put on similar to the Oscars, and last year, 72 entries and 157 participants advanced to the district level. Many schools host their own film festivals either to determine which films will advance or to celebrate student accomplishments in filmmaking. Winners receive a film canister trophy along with a gift bag of items donated from the film festival and sponsoring companies. l
Altara Fifth Graders Get a Taste of Colonial Heritage Festival By Julie Slama
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or the past eight years, the Colonial Heritage Festival has been held over the 4th of July in Orem, showcasing a colonial living and re-enactment event so attendees can learn what life was like in the 18th century. On March 20, Altara Elementary fifth graders got a taste of colonial times as they met print shop owner Isaiah Thomas and Founding Father, and statesman, Benjamin Franklin. As part of the Colonial Heritage Foundation, these actors and historians travel to elementary schools to share the values of the Founding Fathers of the country and to bring history to life, Foundation member Veronica Allen said. Allen and her husband Gove, who is the president of the non-profit organization, became involved when their children were
selling bread to earn their way to Williamsburg, Va. to learn more about the country’s past. Foundation member Greg Hardy, who portrays Franklin, invited them to sell it at the festival, and instead, they made and sold the bread there. “Many of the values our country was founded on have become lost and we want students to become aware of those,” Gove Allen said, who portrayed Isaiah Thomas. “We use real artifacts, and for those who come to the festival, we share America’s founding values.” Students had four rotations at the school. At one, they learned from Boy Scout Learning for Life Coordinator Georgia Smith about character traits of the colonists, such as being loyal, honest, trustworthy, dependable and helpful. At another rotation, students saw a model replica of the Mayflower in progress
and learned that after 66 days of crossing the Atlantic, the colonists lived on board through the harsh winter and drew up the Mayflower Compact as their governing law. Students also learned what it was like to be a printer, and to learn a trade at a young age, as did Isaiah Thomas, who started at seven years old. They made copies of the Declaration of Independence on a replica printing press that took the Foundation more than 800 hours to build. Teachers got to keep a copy, along with other items printed on the press, for their classrooms. The final rotation was Benjamin Franklin sharing his life story, from his inventions to different jobs he held, from gathering grease
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Alta View Receives Technology Grants By Julie Slama
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ive Alta View teachers recently were awarded Canyons School District Education Foundation Innovation grants to increase technology use in their classrooms. The second-grade team, consisting of Tami Malan, Becki Little, Teresa Olpin, and Karen Trevino, were awarded a $10,000 grant toward the purchase of 30 Chromebooks earmarked for second-grade use. “We have students use Google docs on the Chromebooks and they can share with me their work and I can give each of them comments,” Malan said. “We use them for our weekly math tests, Reflex math, to study Pearson vocabulary, RazKids for Spanish and English practice, and so many ways in our classroom.” Currently, her classroom is using the Chromebooks to write expository paragraphs on the life cycle of a pumpkin, answering the question, “How do seeds know which way is up?” Malan also has introduced Near-Pod, an application that is hooked from her computer to a video or PowerPoint presentation, where students can access questions and she can see individual learning. In addition to this grant, Malan wrote and received a DonorsChoose grant for $200 so students can use headphones with their Chromebooks. Fifth-grade teacher Libby McShinsky also received an Education Foundation Innovation grant worth more than $4,300 for iPads for her classroom. “We’re using them to illustrate math story problems,” she said. “Last year on the SAGE (standardized) test, every problem was a story problem. So I thought if students can visualize the story problems, they would understand them better. Now, we get into pairs and figure out ways they can act out the story problems and use iMovie to make movies about them and share with the class. Not only will they understand the problems better by acting them out and watching one another’s movies, learning through repetition as they watch the movies again and again, they’re also practicing real-world skills.”
Colonial Heritage continued from page 8 to make candles to learning the printing trade. Franklin shared with students things he learned, such as the concept of supply and demand and to “put some money away and don’t spend it as fast as you can.” The students learned how coins were chopped away with an ax to make change as they passed revolutionary coins around, and how everything back then was made out of horns, such as a shoehorn.
Alta View Elementary School fifth-grade students Dallin Rima and Noah Jones use newly-acquired iPads to create films based on math problems. Photo courtesy of Libby McShinsky McShinsky, who also oversees the school’s tech club, said that these movie-making skills are something students will need to know how to do, not learn on the job. “They should be second-hand to students. It used to take students a week to make a movie when we first got the iPads. Now, they can make them in a day-and-a-half. Some students even plan on entering their story problem movies into the Canyons School District film festival,” she said. McShinsky also said that through the iPad grant, students have become more selfmotivated to learn, and many students are inspired to do more through computer learning games, such as Reflex math. “Math should be engaging. I have focused on making math and fun learning games go together, and through the storybook movies, students have learned how to make it clear to understand, and at the same time, a visual and a hands-on learning experience,” she said. l “The students are getting first-hand experience back in the colonial time period so they can better visualize the origins of our country,” fifth-grade teacher Lorie Easter said. “We’re studying the Revolutionary War, so they are really getting into this and it’s cool for them to see. Often, social studies can seem so boring for them as they read it from a book. This makes it come alive.” To learn more about the upcoming festival, go to festival.colonialheritage.org. l
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A Sunrise Elementary student demonstrates techniques learned in the school’s radKIDS program at the Dec. 12 graduation. said, before demonstrating it to her classmates and their parents at her Dec. 12 graduation from the program. It’s all part of Sunrise Elementary’s radKIDS program. radKIDS is a 10-hour national personal empowerment safety education program designed for children ages 5 through 13 that emphasizes decision-making skills, as well as physical resistance options to escape violence. It is taught by Sunrise volunteers who have received intensive training from radKIDS founder Steve Daley. They teach students three main points: one, nobody has the right to hurt you; two, you don’t have the right to hurt anyone else; and three, if someone hurts you, it’s not your fault and you can tell a trusted adult, Sunrise volunteer instructor Damon Hudson said. Ainsley’s mother, Meredith Cardall, is a firm believer in the program. “It’s an amazing program for her,” she said. “She is gaining so many important life skills in many different areas. Hopefully, she’ll never have to use the skills where she will be physically attacked, but she is being empowered to say ‘no’ and have control over what happens to her and her body.” Ainsley’s classmate, Karliane Graybeal, practiced a brace position for a couple of days
a difference,” Graybeal said. “They get to practice using a loud voice, use their strength to hit and fend off unwanted approaches of a stranger, practice running to find mom or someone they feel safe with. I love the confidence it is giving them.” Hudson, who dresses in a padded suit for the students’ graduation, said that he has realized many of the shy students excel and are able to “explode, hit just at the right spot, and come out of their shells knowing just what to do.” The program talks about gun safety, good/bad touch and being safe in a number of situations, and teaches participants the skills of what to do in these situations. “We can’t be there every time to help our kids, but we can trust that they have been taught what to do and have practiced; so if a situation comes up, they’re prepared. It’s a great program where students learn it by listening and practicing so it stays in their brains,” Hudson said.
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which seat belts could have prevented death. This bill makes it easier to enforce seat belt laws. HB 386 Body Cameras for Law Enforcement Officers This bill did not pass during the session, but was sent to Interim Committee, meaning it will continue to be discussed. All police agencies are examining this issue and working with the legislature to address issues such as activation and use of body cameras, privacy, recording archiving, use and disclosure of recordings, etc. We support this discussion and are actively looking at technologies to improve the safety of both our officers and the public.
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his is a small summary of the bills considered and passed by our legislature. We encourage you to stay informed on these and many other issues, as well as becoming better acquainted with your representatives. Sandy City House Representatives: District 32 —LaVar Christensen District 49 —Robert Spendlove District 45 —Steve Eliason District 44 —Bruce Cutler Sandy City Senators: District 9 —Wayne Niederhauser District 8 —Brian Shiozawa
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Stingy Alta Defense Keeping Hawks Soaring By Ron Bevan
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t was supposed to be an off year for the Alta boys soccer team. They lost every starter from last year’s squad, bringing only one midfielder back with experience. But nobody told this year’s senior class they couldn’t play with the big boys, as Alta has jumped out to a 5-0 record in the first three weeks of play. “We have quite a few seniors on this year’s team that have come up through the program, and they know what they want to do,” Alta coach Lee Mitchell said. “They have been waiting for their chance and this is their year. They have the right attitude and are working hard. They are playing for each other.” Alta has scored 13 goals in its first five games. But, more impressive is the lack of goals against them. After giving up one goal in the season opener with Pine View, the Hawks have stifled all other opponents’ scoring opportunities. The shutouts have enabled Alta to keep its winning streak alive, as three of the five games have been 1-0 affairs. The Hawks took second behind Bingham in Region 2 action last season and made it to the quarterfinals before losing out to eventual state champion Riverton. The only returning starter from that squad is senior Christian Bain, a speedy midfielder known for setting up scoring attacks. “Bain is a very intelligent soccer player,” Mitchell said. “He reads the game very well and attacks the ball.” Bain has scored two goals already this season, but is just as important in his role in setting up attackers Daniel Tree and Mitch Fisher. Tree, a senior, is new to the starting lineup but leads Alta in scoring with five goals. “Daniel is working hard for us on the top end of the field,” Mitchell said. Although Fisher, a junior, is not a starter, he is hungry when he gets in the game and has become the second leading scorer with
Alta midfielder Christian Bain is the only returning starter for this year’s soccer team. The Hawks have an undefeated record through the first five games. four goals. Mitchell is especially proud of the way the defense has stepped up this season. Alex Johnson has recorded four shutouts already as this year’s goalkeeper. In front of him are senior defenders Michael Deleuwe and Harris Sabic, along with juniors Spencer Rasmussen and Preston McIllece. “Johnson is making some very good saves and is a huge reason why we have only one goal scored on us,” Mitchell said. “Sabic is a big surprise for us. He came in ready for this season. All five of our defensive players are solid.” Part of Alta’s success comes from having players, like Fisher, who come in to give a rest to the starters. Sophomore Alec Groathouse relieves on defense, while sophomore Nick Lowrimore takes turns in the midfield. “You’ve got to have depth, and we have some good depth this season,” Mitchell said. Although Alta has come out of the gates strong, Mitchell isn’t ready to call this season a success as of yet. Region play begins March 26 and includes some of Utah’s biggest soccer powerhouses. A total of 16 state championships have been won by Region 2 members Alta (5 titles), Brighton (6), Jordan (4) and Bingham (1). “There is never an off day in this region,” Mitchell said. “When you have Brighton, Bingham, Jordan and Copper Hills in the same district, you have your hands full.” l
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he Utah Mathcounts State competition was held in Salt Lake Community College on March 7th where 150 top Mathletes ranging from 6th to 8th grade from all over the state participated. After the written round, top 10 participants are selected for the Countdown Round where tough math problems are projected on a screen and mathletes have 45secs to buzz in to reveal answers. Based on this, top 4 Mathletes are selected to represent Utah at the National Mathcounts Competition in Boston, Massachusetts in May. The top 4 individuals in ranking are Tarun Kumar Martheswaran (6th grade), Alex Cheng (8th grade), Alan Zhao (8th grade) and Nathan Fang (8th grade). All these students are from Midvale Middle School. Tarun Kumar who is the youngest in the team took first place at the District level and then first place at the Regional level before winning the State championship. He mentioned that hard work and persistence are key in winning these competitions. He also mentioned that, "Seeing my sister, Tanisha compete in Mathcounts and representing Utah two years in a row was a huge motivational factor in wanting to compete. I also owe my success to the Kumon Math program that has given me a very strong foundation and speed " Tarun Kumar says that he needs to keep working hard to keep up with his Math skills and prepare for the National competition which is just around the corner. He added that, “Participating in these competitions has given me a taste of success and a never ending love for
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PLAYING THE GIFT CARD GAME By Joani Taylor My hubby is on an organizing quest. Well… let me rephrase. He has decided it’s easier to spring clean the garage than it is to continue to listen to me babble on and on about it. While I maintain that the best way to go about this task is to simply host a yard sale and then take the money we gain to go buy some new shoes, the hubs has put the kibosh on that plan. Instead, he has determined that it will take multiple trips to the home improvement store for pricy organizing solutions, and may even require some specialized tools. This past weekend, he came home with a rather long list of supplies needed, with a very high estimate of what it would cost for him, to achieve my dream of an organized and tidy garage. While I don’t see how putting yet more stuff in the garage will solve the problem of too much stuff in the garage, I have hit a state of desperation from the embarrassment it causes when I park my car, should my neighbors get a glimpse inside. After much discussion, we compromised on a shorter list of supplies that did not include the purchase of yet another specialized tool, with the stipulation
that we use a few of my special savings tricks. So, the hubs was off to get started on his weekend project. “Make sure you use a gift card!” I shouted to him as he headed out the door. “Wait a minute, what did you say?” he asked. “What gift cards? No one has given us any gift cards.” “Stop by Smith’s first and buy one,” I instructed. “That way, you’ll get gas points for the gift card purchase and we’ll save some money the next time we buy gas. Plus, this week they have a coupon for 4x’s more points. You’ll need to load that coupon on the Smith’s Shoppers
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Who’s Your Caddy? By Peri Kinder
On Sundays I watch golf with my husband. (Explanation: On Sundays, I sit by my husband and read a book while he watches golf. Every few minutes he’ll say, “Watch this replay. This putt is incredible.” I’ll dutifully put down my book and make the appropriate noises of awe, such as “Wow!” or “That’s amazing.” Then I return to my book until the next spectacular shot happens.) Anyway. During one of my brief glimpses of the Golf Channel, I watched the pro golfer huddling with his caddy. They discussed wind direction, turf softness, angles, hills and how they’d spend the $1 million purse if the pro got his swing just right. I had an epiphany. I needed a caddy. Traditionally, a caddy’s job is to offer good advice, provide moral support, carry heavy stuff the golfer doesn’t want to pack around and understands the consequences of every club selection or course obstacle. Exactly what I need! A personal caddy is a great idea on so many levels. I’m notoriously reluctant when it comes to making decisions, but a caddy could talk me through the pros and cons of each restaurant or movie choice, allowing me to choose what’s for dinner in record time (less than an hour). At the grocery store, we could hunker down in the produce aisle and talk about what fruits and/or vegetables I will eat
before they turn into a massive puddle of brownish gloop in my refrigerator. This person could say things like, “Are you sure a chocolate Dunford donut is the best choice right now?” And he would not judge me when I throw a dozen donuts in my cart. My caddy could tell me when I have a booger in my nose, if I need a breath mint, warn me if I have spinach stuck in my teeth, remind me of peoples’ names, determine which road to take for the fastest trip to TJ Maxx and carry my purse—because I hate carrying purses.
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When I’m in uncomfortable social situations (i.e. every day), my caddy could help me avoid awkward conversations or inadvertent insults by reading my mind and quickly asking, “Are you sure you want to say that?” And when I’m standing alone at a conference or birthday party, my caddy wouldn’t leave my side, making it look like I have at least one friend. While shopping for jeans or swimming suits, my caddy would give me a kind, yet insightful, opinion of each article of clothing, carefully avoiding phrases like “too small,” “how ‘bout a bigger size” or “maybe swimwear just isn’t your thing.” My caddy would also serve as a life coach. He would be a walking inspirational quote book, whispering encouraging words in my ear like, “You’ve got this,” or “You’re awesome.” If I’m too tired (lazy) to make dinner, my caddy would jump into action and order a pizza or grill up some fresh salmon. He’d tell me to sit back, enjoy a Coke, read a book and he’ll let me know when dinner’s ready. And then he’d do the dishes. Then I had a second epiphany; I already have a caddy. It’s my husband. And it’s his job to help me avoid hazards, keep my foot out of my mouth, offer encouragement and advice—and he even holds my purse when I’m trying on clothes. In return, I watch golf with him on Sundays. I think I get the better end of that deal. l