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PAC.F i« - Pl.Afvnir.ALER-WFnNESnAV SEPTEMBER 8, 1976 District 15 Perspectives fThe following "re excerpts from a message presented to the staff of McHenry Elementary School District 15 by the superintendnet. Dr. Robert W. Boos: "The underlying aim of education is to further man's unending search for truth, unce he possesses the means to truth., all else is within his grasp Wisdom and un­ derstanding, sensitivity, compassion, and responsibility, as well as intellectual honesty and personal integrity will be his guides in adolescence and his companions in"1 maturity. This is the message that must find its way into the minds and hearts of all McHenry elementary District 15 children. This is the key to open all doors. It is the instrument which will break the shackles of ignorance, of doubt, and of frustration; that will take all who respond to its call out of their poverty and their despair; that will spur the talented to find heights of achievement and provide every child with the experience of success." "This above all is our task: to seek and to find the structure, the organization, the curriculum, and the teachers to make this aim a reality in our schools and in our time." "Surrounded by the greatest array of learning parapher­ nalia we have ever seen, and immersed in new knowledge, we must not lose sight of the human needs that the new dawn brings. We are at once the heirs of the past and the stewards of the future, and while we take pride in our inheritance, we can ill afford to bury our talents in the soils of satisfaction. We have in our hands means of change for human betterment that few people of the world enjoy. We must find a way to their ap­ plication that will germinate' the seeds of a more fruitful way of live." "Seen in this light, ours is a vision of education for the good of all men. It is a vision of greatness and dignity for the individual through the exercise of public and private respon­ sibility. At no time in our ex­ perience have we had a better vantage point from which to view the affairs of man. Perhaps, too, no better op­ portunity has been offered to transcend the ordinanry conditions of our free society and reach a new plateau of human commitment to the common good." r "There is no country in the world where there are fewer impediments to the good life for all. It is for us, in this bicen­ tennial year, to organize our resources in harmony with our favored situation that McHenry Elementary District 15 may become a showplaca of man's humanity to man." "We accept the concept that every child in McHenry elementary District 15 is en­ titled, as of right, to the op­ portunity of access to the educational opportunity for which his talents qualify him; that no condition shall be allowed to impede his progress to full citizenship in all its pelnitude." "The curriculum must be structured so as to give the pupil headway in those subjects or activities in which he can fulfill himself, even though unable to make outstanding progress in all areas. The welfare of the individual child must be paramount in making decisions, and no stereotyped attitude, or condition of class, economic status, or en­ vironment should prejudice such decisions." "The changing patterns of living, or working, and or recreation require that the educational system prepare the children of tomorrow to liye in a world vastly different from that of this generation. There must be educaiton for leisure time, for a more mature culture, and for a greater sense of personal responsibility, and our curriculum must be designed accordingly." "Education in the future will require a greater public in­ volvement, a greater part­ nership between the home and school, between the community and the school. Our schools cannot be indifferent to the social conditions of the area it serves." "Very many other and im­ portant changes and in­ novations require con­ sideration. The lock-up structure of past times must give way to a system in which the child will progress from year to year throughout the school system without the hazards apd frustrations of failure. His natural curiosity and initiative must be recognized and developed. New methods of assessment and promotion must be devised. Counselling by competent persons should be an integra' part of the educational process. The atmosphere within the classroom must be positive and For And About Teenagers THIS WEEK'S LETTER: My problem is I've been going with this guy for four years He's 18 and I'm 17 and we love each other very much. He was in trouble once but now he's in the Army. My parents don't like him at all because of his previous prob­ lems Mom told me that if things got better I could go with him. Things have gotten better He 's really changed himself I'm asking for your help What should I do? OUR REPLY: You must be sure that your feelings have not affected your judgment -- that things really have changed for the better Once you are assurred of this fact, make sure it is known to your mother Your parents will SUDDEN DEATH...The edge of a 75 ton boulder which crushed a Martin County, Ky. couple is seen here protrud­ ing from their home. 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This formula was developed just for problem areas such as this Money Bark (iuaranhr - The C aladine l ime Pil l" plan must »oik must help you reduce as many pounds and inches as you wish or re turn package to manufacturer for ful l refund of purchase pr ice . No quest ions asked SOLD BY' .MAIL ONLY --You can order direct f rom "C'al-Med " To get pi l ls p lus instruct ions, send: $6 00 for 30 day supply or $9 00 for 60 day supply you save $3.00. Include .50 postaue with ill orders cash, check or M O No C O D CAL MED, Dept. B » Box 48950 » L.A.. CA 90048 encouraging. Fixed positions of pupil and teacher and the punitive approach must give way to a more relaxed teacher- pupil relationship which will encourage discussion, inquiry, and experimentation, and enhance the dignity of the in­ dividual." "McHenry Elementary District 15 curriculum must provide a greater array of learning experiences than heretofore. Classes must be more mobile, yield to flexibility capable of meeting new needs. These and other innovations will be aimed at developing in the child a sense of personal achievement and responsibility commensurate with his age and ability, to the end that going to school will be a pleasant growing experience." "With an enlightened attitude toward what can be ac­ complished in an enriched school program by an in­ telligent use of the many resources that are available, more effective use can be made of student time. Thus, the good teacher and the good curriculum are equally essential. Given an increased? measure of professional freedom, supported by all the aids and organizational arrangements available, and inspired by a philosophy which puts foremost the needs and dignity of the child, our teachers will provide the education we envisage, and achieve the results we con­ fidently foresee " "Ours has been a pleasant, if prolonged, task. To have had the opportunity over the years as staff members to participate in the planning of education for the elementary school children of McHenrv is an unique privilege. There are few areas in the complex of human activities more rewarding than working for and with young people. We must be ever vigilant and evaluative for education can never rest on its laurels. There will be goals and objectives seemingly beyond reach at all times; but we will, I trust, reach upward and out­ ward toward the ever-elusive perfect system, bettering the lot of all children as we work toward the ultimate goal of equal opportunity for all through education." Deaths MINNIE RAFFEL _ Mrs. Minnie Raffel, a resident of the McHenry area for over thirty years, died at McHenry hospital Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the age of 84. Mrs. Raffel was born in Chicago March 20, 1892, and prior to the move to McHenry, had been a resident of Long Lake, IL. She was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church of Round Lake. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Berenice) Paulsen, Tarpon Springs, Fl., and Mrs. William (Lorraine) Wallin, McHenry; five grand­ children and twelve great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto, in 1970, and by three sisters and two brothers. Eleven o'clock services Saturday at the K.K. Hamsjier funeral home followed Friday evening visitation. The Rev. Frank Pieper officiated. In­ terment was in Ridgewood cemetery, DesPlaines. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church, Round Lake. On August 28, 1776, at Birmingham, England, ref­ ugee Samuel Curwen met a local quaker and "found him a sensible man and a warm American, as most of the middling classes are through the kingdom, as far as my experience reaches." Later in the day he talked to a merchant who had visited America and "is her steady and ardent advocate." spurgeons be much slower to accept the fact that he has changed You -- and your Army friend -- must take this into consideration You have surely told him about your par­ ents' objections to his "previ­ ous problems"; be sure that he now knows what is going on be­ tween you and your parents and that he agrees with your efforts to keep them informed If things have changed for the better, and everyone concerned knows it, things should work out as time goes on (B*cau*« of th« volume of mall, rtqutili tor personal replies cannot be accomo­ dated. Editorial panel selects for weekly use. letter which best represents questions and/or comments from readers. FOR AND ABOUT TEENAGERS, BOX *39. FRANKFORT. KV 40601 ) FABRIC SALE! ! * P mm ||| Exciting Savings of 24% to 33% This Week Only! Sew upawardrobeful of great new looks. Fabulous fashion like bla­ zers, quilt skirts, the knit top rage. 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