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Wednesday. January 19, 2000 - THE WYLIE NEWS - Section A - Page 7
In & Around
Wylie ISP
Wylie Junior High
School will host a "Family
Open Gym Night" from 7 to
9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21.
The free event includes
dodgeball, badminton,
prizes, karaoke, basketball
and food. Parents must
accompany students.
For more information,
contact Wylie Junior High
School at 972-442-5476.
Akin Elementary School
PTA will hold a general
assembly meeting at 7:30
p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24.
Kindergarten children will
be performing and the nomi-
nating committee is seeking
new members to help select
next year’s PTA Board. For
more information, contact
PTA president Mindy
Maslowski at 972-442-6305.
r Wylie High School is
committed to hosting the
Business Professionals of
America competitions for the
next three years, beginning
this year on Jan. 28-29.
Approximately 400-500 con-
testants will attend the
events. For more informa-
tion, contact the school at
972-442-2218.
Dodd Elementary Family
Math Night is .6:30-8:15 p in.
on Monday, Jan. 31. The
event includes fun math
games and hands-on activi-
ties for the entire family. For
more information, contact
the school at 972-442-5’’I 5.
Birmingham Elementary
PTA will hold a general ses-
sion at 7 p.m. on Monday,
Feb. 7. The meeting includes
a performance by
Birmingham third-grade stu-
dents. For more information,
contact PTA president
Debbie Ruth at 972-442-
4126.
Akin Elementary hosts
Parent Activity Night on
Thursday, Feb. 10. Kids and
their parents will participate
in fun, hands-on activities
together. For more informa-
tion, contact the school at
972-442-4200.
To list information and events in
this column, call 972-442-5515 or
e-mail hrussell@ wy lienews. com.
Jeffen B.
Hambrice,
D.D.S.
BRUSH EFFECTIVELY
Q. Is it possible to brush my teeth
too hard?
A. Yes. Many people damage
their teeth by brushing too hard!
It doesn’t take much pressure to
remove bacteria, food, and
plaque from your teeth. But many
people apply three to four times
the pressure necessary for effec-
tive cleaning. They are at risk for
receding gums, sensitive teeth,
notched teeth, and root cavities.
It takes 2-3 minutes to adequately
brush your teeth. Brushing your
teeth for a longer time is far more
effective than brushing harder.
Most people spend only 30 sec-
onds brushing.
Brushing longer, not harder is the
key to removing bacteria. Check
with your dentist for more tips on
good brushing techniques.
Presented as a
community service
by
Jeffery B. Hambrice, D.D.S.
303 S. Hwy. 78, Suite 205
Wylie, Texas 75098
Phone 972-442-2002
Teachers of the Year named at Wylie schools
High school writers can earn scholarship to University of Texas at Dallas
Texas high school students have
an additional two weeks to enter
“Lone Star Writing Scholarships
2000.” a writing competition spon-
sored by The University of Texas at
Dallas and two writers' groups
The competition, which will
award full scholarships to UT Dallas
to students who submit the best
poem, essay and work of fiction, has
a new entry deadline of Jan. 24.
“As busy as everyone gets over
the holidays, we felt it made sense to
extend the deadline several weeks in
order to maximize participation
among budding young writers." said
Dr. Tim Redman, a professor in
UTD’s School of Arts and
Humanities and originator and chief
judge of the contest.
In addition to UTD. PEN
TEXAS and the Writer s Garret
sponsor the contest.
"We're seeking the next Larry
McMurtry or Mary Karr," said
Redman, referring to two successful
Texas authors.
Thea Temple, executive director
of The Writer's Garret, said the con-
test is a "great opportunity for stu-
dents and schools to remember that
reading and writing are not just tools
for getting through TAAS, but fun
and rewarding activities."
The contest is open to high
school students nominated by their
school or home-school association
Each school or association may
nominate up to three students lor the
contest - one in each category of
poetry, essay and fiction.
Nominated students must sub-
mit to UTD up to 50 lines of poetry
or up to a l.(MX)-word sample of
their best work in the category of
fiction or essay, along with a letter
from a teacher or administrator cer-
tifying that it is the student s origi-
nal work.
The sample must be mailed with
a postmark no later than Jan 24.
2000, to Dr. Redman at UTD.
School of Arts and Humanities. JO
31 Richardson. TX 75083-0688
Semifinalists will then be select
cd and invited to participate in a
two-hour writing contest to be
administered on the UTD campus
over the weekend of March 18-19.
Students will be asked to write on
an assigned topic in the category
they entered
Six judges from the three spon-
soring organizations will select a
winner in each category, each of
whom will be awarded a four-year,
full-tuition and fees Academic
Distinction Scholarship from UTD.
Winners must meet the admission
standards of UTD upon matricula-
tion and meet the grade-point
requirements for renewal of the
scholarship.
Work will be published in TEX!,
a literary journal published by
Writer's Garret and funded by the
National Endowment for the Arts.
Entry forms and regulations
may be found on the web sites:
www utdallas.edu/dept/ah/
scholarshiprules
www utdallas.edu/dept/ah/
lonestarentryform.
For additional information, con-
tact Redman by email at red-
man® utdallas.edu. or Janet
McIntosh, community education
and outreach coordinator for the
Writer's Garret at 214-828-1715 or
<writersgarret ® startelegram.com>
By Bethany Russell
It wasn’t Publisher's Clearinghouse that
interrupted class for seven teachers Monday,
Jan. 10, but it was perhaps just as exciting.
Wylie ISD school administrators burst into
the teachers’ classrooms with flowers and
gifts and the grand announcement that each
was a “Teacher of the Year” nominee.
“I taught all day Monday and at sixth
period I was just about to climb up on my
ladder to hang some things on the wall and
there was this big bang on the door,” recalled
Wylie Junior High School winner Margaret
Clayton. “In rushed this TV camera and
microphone and all these people —
Superintendent John Fuller and his
entourage. It was very loud, very boisterous
and very ‘media.’ All of the kids jumped in
their seats. I think they enjoyed the diversion
— we didn’t have to do math for a while.”
Wylie ISD school teachers voted for their
favorite coworkers for “Teacher of the Year"
recognition on each campus. This year’s
campus-level winners are: Wylie High
School English/humanities teacher Leigh
Spillyards, Wylie Junior High Algebra/Pre-
Algebra teacher Margaret Clayton, Wylie
Intermediate School sixth-grade teacher
Danny Poellot, Akin Elementary School first-
grade teacher Tammy Stone. Birmingham
Elementary fourth-grade teacher Doris
Craighead, Dodd Elementary first-grade
teacher Sherry Betts and Hartman
Elementary music teacher Shannon
Souddress.
These high-achieving instructors are now
in the running for the top spot of “Teacher of
the Year” for the entire district. That winner
will compete at the regional level and can go
as far as state and national competitions.
Wylie is home to two former state finalists:
Frank Bruno, a high school math teacher, and
elementary teacher Janetlynn Cooke-White.
Each voting teacher is asked to consider
personal and professional qualities when vot-
ing for Teacher of the Year, said Community
Relations Director Betty Stephens. “They
look for someone with positive attitude, a
sense of humor, self-discipline, respect for
learning, a desire to provide an example and
enthusiasm,” Stephens said. “In the profes-
sional area, they need to have knowledge of
subject matter, be innovative and creative,
have an ability to recognize student differ-
ences and to motivate students and to use
discipline which is fair, consistent, controlled
and adaptable.”
Teacher of the Year criteria also includes
accepting responsibility, possessing high pro-
fessional standards and a genuine interest in
students, Stephens said.
"I think anytime your peers recognize
you it’s a great honor,” said Shannon
Souddress. Hartman’s winner. "It was a total
surprise to me. I just feel fortunate to have
the principal that I have Ms. (Erica) Coppic
is so supportive. And 1 have wonderful stu-
dents. I really feel blessed to be doing the
work I really feel called to do.”
For the district-level Teacher of the Year
contest, each of the seven teachers will
answer written questions about their teaching
philosophy and educational issues, and par-
ticipate in a brief interview with a panel of
judges. The winner will be announced at the
Wylie Chamber of Commerce banquet on
Feb. 5.
Wylie has recognized top instructors in
the Teacher of the Year contest for 15 years,
Stephens said.
rhe Texas program is sponsored by the
State Board of Education and the Texas
Education Agency.
Wylie independent School District
Superintendent John Fuller, alias Ed
McMahon, delivers the news to Wylie
Junior High teacher Margaret Clayton
that she is WJH Teacher of the Year.
The 1999-2000 Teacher of the Year w ill
he named at the WISD Wylie Chamber
banquet Feb. 5. Photo courtesy WISD
Go to the games!
See the sports section for calendar information!
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My friends, you can have them for three dollars each!’’
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'We’re still the best Sneetches and they are the worst.
But, now, how in the world will we know,” they all frowned,
'If which kind is what, or the other way round?”
Then up came McBean with a very sly wink
And he said, "Things are not quite as bad as you think
So you don't know who’s who. That is perfectly true
But come with me, friends Do you know what I’ll do?
I’ll make you, again, the best Sneetches on beaches
And all it will cost you is ten dollars eaches.”
"Just pay me your money and hop right aboard!"
So they clambered inside. Then the big machine roared
And it klonked. And it bonked. And it jerked. And it
berked
And it bopped them about. But the thing really worked!
When the Plain-Belly Sneetches popped out, they had stars!
They actually did. They had stars upon thars!
Then they yelled at the ones who had stars at the start,
"We’re exactly like you! You can’t tell us apart.
We’re all just the same, now you snooty old smarties!
And now we can go to your frankfurter parties."
Then ONE day, it seems... while the Plain-Belly Sneetches
Were moping and doping alone on the beaches,
Just sitting there wishing their bellies had stars...
A stranger zipped up in the strangest of cars!
"My friends," he announced in a voice clear and keen,
"My name is Sylvester McMonkey McBean.
And I’ve heard of your troubles. I’ve heard you’re unhappy.
But I can fix that. I’m the Fix-it-Up Chappie.
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For Discussion This
Week
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1. Start early Read books mlh your child even
day - even babies Remember kid* love rhyme
and repetition
2. Talk with your child There s no better way
to teach new words and ideas
3. Show how the printed word works Move
your finyer from word to word Point out that
sentences start on the left and yo to the nyht
4. Check your child s understanding When you
rend, talk about n-hat'r happening (the plot) As
children yet older, u>k them to predict what b
going to happen next
The I Vyhe News is proud to announce
the "IVritc tvhat's Right'" writing
contest, based on Dr Seuss’s classic.
The Sneetches It’s the story of a
group of birds, some with sfat' on
their bellies, some without, and how
they learn to live together
This is the second of three excerpts
from The Sneetches JVe urge K 12
classes and families at home to discuss
the story. Next week, we’ll invite stu
dents to submit essays - in rhyme if
you like - about how different groups
in our community real or imagi-
nary - can overcome their differences
Essays must be submitted to thi*
newspaper by Feb 11, 2000. IVe will
publish stones with the most wit and
wisdom on March 1, 2000, the issue
closest to March 2. the National
Education Association’s Read .Across
America Dav and Dr Seuss’s birth-
day.
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