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PAGE 4 . PLA1NTIEALER-WEDNESPAY. DECEMBER II. 1W4 District 156 Up-Date EAST CAMPUS-MATH WITH MEANING The Math department at East campus is making an attempt to put meaning into its program by addressing instruction to students as individuals. It is the department's philosophy to "try to reach individuals where they are when they come to high school." In other words, the East campus Math department' attempts to thoroughly assess each $ CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! H OUR PRESENT TO YOU , HAMBURGERS 20* CHEESBUR60W 25* ONLY AT MCNEILS IN McHENRY MARKET PLACE RTE. 120 McHENRY 385-9513 student's needs as tney relate to math and based upon this assessment, place students in courses that will be a challenging and meaningful experience. This philosophy accounts for the tremendous variety in department courses both in terms of instructional method and content. For example, continuous progress is one identified approach used in some classes. In continuous progress, students are given individual learning packets and proceed through them at their own rate. The packets are not commercially purchased, but rather they represent long hours of work by tfie math faculty. In cases when students are involved in approaches like continuous progress, parents are initially informed of the program through a letter which explains the student ex­ perience. Staff members also welcome the opportunity to talk with parents personally if a more in depth communication is desired. The Math department makes a conscientious effort to keep parents up to date as students progress through the school year. In courses involving continuous progress, parents are given a graphic description of student efforts through the use of a scale which identifies the total number of learning packets necessary to earn a credit. In this way, the number of packets successfully com­ pleted by each student can be marked on the scale as a means of measuring progress. Provision is also made for extensive teacher comments. The total effect of this type of ANNUAL BOOK SALE S A V E N O W F O R C H R I S T M A S NEW HARD COVER -CHILDREN'S B00KS- JJ 00 $2 00 $300 COME IN "BETWEEN 8-4:30 DURING DEC. THE DON R. PHILLIPS CO. 3000 N. RTE. 12 SPRING GROVE (815)675-2383 student evaluation is to open up communications between students, parents, and teachers. Not all courses are taught by using learning packets. The East campus department feels that in some cases class in­ struction is the best method based upon both student needs and course content. The department has identified two types of learning activities which are used in the teaching of math. Lab activities allow students to experiment with math work through the ap­ plication of math knowledge. Computation work is a common example of lab type activities. Manipulative activities allow students to learn by in­ volvement rather than ob­ serving. Examples of this type of participation include math bingo or a take off on crossword puzzle type projects which have appropriately come to be called "cross number puzzles." The Math department carries their concern for students beyond classroom in­ volvement. They have designed a "learning center" in Which they make ^themselves available for stucient help when they are not teaching. Some teachers even eat their lunch in the "learning center" to make themselves available to students as much as possible during the school day. Much of the department planning takes place in the "learning center" since faculty members use it as a place to share ideas. In this respect, the math curriculum is constantly re-evaluated and up-dated through inter-department communication. In one ist in Time for Christmas m teacher's words, "everyone pulls their own weight since responsibility for curriculum changes is delegated throughout the department." One problem which was identified in the math program was the need for teachers to meet with students throughout the building. With an emphasis on individual students and supplementary instructional material, teachers are required to transport large amounts of classroom material for dif­ ferent class preparations. However, Math department members Sandra Betts, Sandra Holstine, Pat Kallaus, Dave Luckett, A1 Olsen, Jody Ogden, Gary Trembly and Roger Zawacki are proud of what they are doing for students. To the observer their hard work, creative approach, and especially their concern about student needs has paid off in a math curriculum which aims to teach all students. SEASON'S GREETINGS District 156 would like to extend Holiday Greetings to the readers of the "156 Up-Date" column. As the year draws to a close, the school district can look back at a year filled with many changes which promise both a challenge and ex­ citement in the coming years. Hopefully, "Up-Date" has allowed McHenry area readers to become a little more familiar with specific educational programs and personalities in District 156. In order to provide a column which better meets citizens' needs, district representatives would appreciate any feedback in the following areas. 1. Is the column too long? 2. Is the format of the column acceptable? 3. In what way could the coverage in the column be improved? 4. Is the column filling a need within the community to publicize more school in­ formation? 5. Are there any aspects of the educational program which you would like the column to cover? Your answers to these questions would be helpful to District 156 in preparing future "Up-Date" articles. Feel free to contact us by telephone or letter at the District 156 Central Administration office (385- 7900). Thank you for reading "District 156 Up-Date" and hopefully, you will provide us with constructive feedback to LakemoorJLilymoor Alma Hueckstaedt 385 5689 Holly Hagor Will Appear In Piano Roeltal Doc. 15 Eight year old Holly Hager will appear in a piano recital in Crystal Lake, on Dec. 15. Holly has been taking lessons the past three months from Sandy Heppelfinger. If anyone would like more information regar­ ding the recital, such as time and place you can get it by calling the Hager family. LADIES LEAGUE The ladies met on Wednesday evening, Dec. 4, and when the business portion of the meeting was taken care of, the ladies played their games for the table prizes. Those who won were Helen Netzel, first; Viola Arbogast, * second; Betty Honath, third; Sophie Patters won fourth, and Florence Mix won the booby prize. The hostesses were Joan Delatorre and Mary Crudele. ATTENDS CELEBRATION The sixtieth anniversary was the oceasion attended by Sophie Patterson and Lu Gravenstuk. The two ladies spent four days in Dolton. The anniversary party for about 150 guests was held on Nov. 24. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Baumgartner celebrated sixty years of married life. Mrs. Baumgartner is the sister of Sophie and she is the sister-in- law of Lu. Both Lu and Sophie enjoyed seeing relatives they hadn't seen for many years. While in Dolton they stayed with Mr. and Mrs. William Baumgart­ ner, and they returned to their homes in time for Thanksgiving. FAMILY GATHERING The Thornton house was bustling with activity on Thanksgiving, Irene made a buffet dinner for fifteen members of the family. Have you ever noticed that on holidays, no matter how small the house i&, everyone has a good time? make our meaningful. efforts more GUTTERS Wi GUTTERS SEAMLESS GUTTERS PINK IS SHOWING All. around the Murphy household in Lakemoor the tell­ tale signs of pirik are plain to see. The reason is El.zabeth Linda who has made her en­ trance into the world on Nov. 27, by way of McHenry hospital. Her happy parenti Diana and James Murphy were thrilled to take possession of all 8 lbs., 9 oz., of their baby and take her home to the "oohs and ahs" of 5 year old big brother,; Tommy, and 3 year old sister, Debbie. Elizabeth's maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Nye of City Island, N.Y., and her paternal grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Russell Murphy of Shawno, Wis Those iending a helping hand at home are Diana's sistfnrs, Joanne and Betty Nye. By this printing Diana's mother will have arrived and she Will be getting very well acquainted with her newest grand­ daughter. POOR ATTENDANCE If you recall in my last column I had asked for replies regarding the fact that so few people attend their community meetings and I had only one call. As long as I do not mention her name I don't believe she will object to my giving her reason for not going to them any more. Her reason is the same as many other people, and that is, there is very little accomplished, and there is too much bickering going on. If you have anything to say pro or con, I will be very happy to print your opinion. ' BELATED BIRTHDAYS To those who have already celebrated their big day, and I sincerely hope it was a very happy day for each of you. On Dec. 2 Billy Cassell and Tom Schmidt added another year, as did Donald Vornkahl on the fifth, Edna Garbacz blew out the candles on her cake on the eighth, Dec. 10 was the date for Rusty Hueckstaedt to celebrate his eighteenth birthday. Jimmie Johnson, Jr., is celebrating his birthday today Dec. 11, Debbie Skelton will share the twelfth with Curt Freeman, Renee Johnson will add another candle on her cake on the thirteenth. On the fourteenth Andreas Kowal will have reason to blow out the candles, on the fifteenth Alfred Dember will celebrate also. The seventeenth is shared by Genene Maxson and Alfred M. Dember. Best wishes to all the above ANNIVERSARIES Dec. 5 is a very special date for Chuck and Irene Thornton as they celebrated one more year of married life. On Dec. 10 Sam and Chris Sances added one more page to their scrapbook of memories. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nixon are celebrating their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. See you next week. CANCER CLINIC The Women's auxiliary of Memorial Hospital will sponsor a free Breast Cancer clinic Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. at the McHenry County Farm Bureau auditorium, 11909 McConnell road, Woodstock. Guest speaker will be Dr. Horan, radiologist of Memorial hospital. Films will be shown. GE TRASH COMPACTOR W/BAG OPTION 1. Use special GE plastic bag - or - 2. Standard heavy-duty plastic bag from grocer - or - 3. No , bag at all - compact directly into bucket. *249* GE 17.6 cu. ft. 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