December 23, 1970 (12 pages)

EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Church in Grass Valley. Sixth graders ahead of schedule two years ago, study reveals The average sixth grader in -Grass Valley schools two years ago was functioning slightly above his grade level, a study shows, The study, conducted on the 1968-69 sixth grade, shows that the students were an average of four months ahead of their grade level, Supt. Herbert Ambrosius told the trustees this week. Grass Valley's scores in the state testing were compared with 67 other districts of similar size. Besides the grade level figure, the test showed these results: Reading--Grass Valley 26th of 67. Top score among schools was 57.7; Grass Valley, 50.8, low score 40,7. 1Q--Top score 102.4 (average); ‘Grass Valley 97.4, low score 94,5, Family poverty--55th. of 67, per average daily ental effort, more stability for~« many children; more efficient * Expenditure attendance--39th of 67, High was $627; Grass Valley was $415; low was $313, Tax rate--6lst of 67, High was $3.86; Grass Valley was $2; low was $1.10. Minimum teacher salary-63rd of 67. High was $7,099; Grass Valley was $5,749; low was $5,599. Maximum salary-58th of 67, High was $13,100; Grass Valley was $10,250; low was $9,200, Ambrosius felt that the district's below average showings in tax rate, salaries and expense per student compared to its stronger results in statistics showing what s learn "speaks well for the district." The superintendent also reported on a survey taken. among the teaching staff. "Comments: from a poll given the teaching staff suggest. sev-: eral pertinent points; morepar-' Christmas tree fire safety tips The Junior Chamber of Commerce of Grass Valley in cooperation with the Grass Valley Fire Department's Fire Safe Holiday Program brings this message from the National Fire Protection Association as a public service: By a firm, fresh tree (when dried out, evergreens become highly combustible). Until ready for use, store the tree ina cool ¥ place with its base in water. Before setting up the tree, cut off the base, and make a 45degree cut on both sides oftree. “This fresh cut helps the tree absorb water. Place'the tree in: a. stand containing water. Keep water level above the cut, Check daily. Locate tree away from heat thot. air duct, radiator, — vision, fireplace, ete.) — where it will not block exits. Consider giving tree support with guy wires. Take downtree as soon as possible after holiday. Unless tree you buy has been treated correctly with UL-listed chemicals — do not rely on the tree's fire retardant qualities, Do no attempt to treat. trees with an aerosol fire retardant spray. Adequate coverage isex~ tremely difficult. use of class time through student self discipline, more discipline, inequality of expenditures, county and statewide etc. "Almost all of the replies received stated a feeling that the education being received in Grass Valley was very adequate for the amount spent. "Nearly all replies also suggested methods for improve-~ ment which either cost more money or were those thingsover which the schools was no control (i.e) smaller class loads, more special services, home or home’ conditions, ed After his presentation, Jewell Reynolds, a parent criticized schools generally for not:teaching patriotism and referring to the United States as a democra-cy instead of a republic as she feels should be done."Gilmore: Principal. Join Wag. precise definition, the connota-tion to most.citizens is that the U.S, is a democracy governed by elective ee of the people. Mrs, Reynolds also cited news articles she has readfrom other ~ places reporting on use of tranand quilizers to calm unruly youngsters, Ambrosius explained that this is prescribed only by a physician and can be a way of calming "a truly hypersensitive child." A teacher noted a student she once had could not learn at all until, after considerable counseling, a physician had him take tranquilizers, By the end of the year, the child’ was near tis* grade level. @ 3 a th COMPANY OF 40. INTERNATIONAL STARS SAN FRANCISCO'S BALLET CELESTE . Returns To GRASS VALLEY ; A Ticket To. SAT. -: ADM. ADULTS $2.50 THE IDEAL GIFT for those * ‘Who Have Everything”’ ‘Golincks 3B AND “BLACK SWAN PAS DE DEUX” DEC. 2G VETERANS MEMORIAL AUD. Advance Ticket Sales: SANDERS MUSIC MERRITTS HOBBY DE MARTINI DRUG NOVAKS GLAD-WYN’S Seating is limited so it is advisable to obtain tickets in advance. “**** "$e onsored by: LDS Church Building Program: * CHILD UNDER 12 $1.25 ide tr ee paccun oe

EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Church in Grass Valley. Sixth graders ahead of schedule two years ago, study reveals The average sixth grader in -Grass Valley schools two years ago was functioning slightly above his grade level, a study shows, The study, conducted on the 1968-69 sixth grade, shows that the students were an average of four months ahead of their grade level, Supt. Herbert Ambrosius told the trustees this week. Grass Valley's scores in the state testing were compared with 67 other districts of similar size. Besides the grade level figure, the test showed these results: Reading--Grass Valley 26th of 67. Top score among schools was 57.7; Grass Valley, 50.8, low score 40,7. 1Q--Top score 102.4 (average); ‘Grass Valley 97.4, low score 94,5, Family poverty--55th. of 67, per average daily ental effort, more stability for~« many children; more efficient * Expenditure attendance--39th of 67, High was $627; Grass Valley was $415; low was $313, Tax rate--6lst of 67, High was $3.86; Grass Valley was $2; low was $1.10. Minimum teacher salary-63rd of 67. High was $7,099; Grass Valley was $5,749; low was $5,599. Maximum salary-58th of 67, High was $13,100; Grass Valley was $10,250; low was $9,200, Ambrosius felt that the district's below average showings in tax rate, salaries and expense per student compared to its stronger results in statistics showing what s learn "speaks well for the district." The superintendent also reported on a survey taken. among the teaching staff. "Comments: from a poll given the teaching staff suggest. sev-: eral pertinent points; morepar-' Christmas tree fire safety tips The Junior Chamber of Commerce of Grass Valley in cooperation with the Grass Valley Fire Department's Fire Safe Holiday Program brings this message from the National Fire Protection Association as a public service: By a firm, fresh tree (when dried out, evergreens become highly combustible). Until ready for use, store the tree ina cool ¥ place with its base in water. Before setting up the tree, cut off the base, and make a 45degree cut on both sides oftree. “This fresh cut helps the tree absorb water. Place'the tree in: a. stand containing water. Keep water level above the cut, Check daily. Locate tree away from heat thot. air duct, radiator, — vision, fireplace, ete.) —

where it will not block exits. Consider giving tree support with guy wires. Take downtree as soon as possible after holiday. Unless tree you buy has been treated correctly with UL-listed chemicals — do not rely on the tree's fire retardant qualities, Do no attempt to treat. trees with an aerosol fire retardant spray. Adequate coverage isex~ tremely difficult. use of class time through student self discipline, more discipline, inequality of expenditures, county and statewide etc. "Almost all of the replies received stated a feeling that the education being received in Grass Valley was very adequate for the amount spent. "Nearly all replies also suggested methods for improve-~ ment which either cost more money or were those thingsover which the schools was no control (i.e) smaller class loads, more special services, home or home’ conditions, ed After his presentation, Jewell Reynolds, a parent criticized schools generally for not:teaching patriotism and referring to the United States as a democra-cy instead of a republic as she feels should be done."Gilmore: Principal. Join Wag. precise definition, the connota-tion to most.citizens is that the U.S, is a democracy governed by elective ee of the people. Mrs, Reynolds also cited news articles she has readfrom other ~ places reporting on use of tranand quilizers to calm unruly youngsters, Ambrosius explained that this is prescribed only by a physician and can be a way of calming "a truly hypersensitive child." A teacher noted a student she once had could not learn at all until, after considerable counseling, a physician had him take tranquilizers, By the end of the year, the child’ was near tis* grade level. @ 3 a th COMPANY OF 40. INTERNATIONAL STARS SAN FRANCISCO'S BALLET CELESTE . Returns To GRASS VALLEY ; A Ticket To.. SAT. -: ADM. ADULTS $2.50 THE IDEAL GIFT for those * ‘Who Have Everything”’ ‘Golincks 3B AND “BLACK SWAN PAS DE DEUX” DEC. 2G VETERANS MEMORIAL AUD. Advance Ticket Sales: SANDERS MUSIC MERRITTS HOBBY DE MARTINI DRUG NOVAKS GLAD-WYN’S Seating is limited so it is advisable to obtain tickets in advance. “**** "$e onsored by: LDS Church Building Program: * CHILD UNDER 12 $1.25 ide tr ee paccun oe