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• • a A -f,6A_ F4Z41%, MC Dear Fellow La Portians: La Porte has much to look forward to as the bay area continues to grow and prosper. A rich diversity of people and resources have helped to createa fine community. As such, we can play an important role in the future of educating La Porte's young people. The community that works together combining its re- sources to enchance the quality of life is a community that will grow and flourish. Both as individuals and groups we can develop a community -wide support for our schools and share in providing a quality education for all of ou rchil- dren. The following information outlines how you and your organization can be a part of this effort. I invite you to please join us and be a part of creating La Porte ISD's chosen slogan "Excellence ... a La Porte ISD tradition." L"4(a 5"Ae4, Chairman, Adopt -A -School Committee Wf4i -;4 AJ Jai-A-Sdtoo,,? Adopt -A -School is what an individual or group can do to help a school meet one or more of its needs. An adopter may supply a school (or schools) with any or all of the following: Volunteers Funding Equipment or materials Assistance in special areas You as an individual or a group have something special to offer the La Porte public schools and its young people... your interest, experience and support. ...X" WK, Do lt? A community -wide commitment to a program like Adopt -A - School helps ensure quality educational opportunities for every child. Our efforts today will determine the tomorrows for our children and our community. It's a major responsibility, but worth the commitment. Successful Adopt -A -Schools are limited only by one's Imagi- nation. The following are examples of program Ideas from several other cities: -Insurance company employees gave violin lessons, special art instruction, and essay -writing lessons in "Fabulous Fridays" pro- grams for two hours every week. -Business personnel observed classes and went into English class- rooms and taught memo writing, letter writing, and advertising copy. They also taught math classes and the basics of under- standing credit and the computation of skills needed in specific jobs. -A research lab had math/science honor students a half day per week working in their laboratories, and focusing on chemical research. Some of the students were hired for the summer. -A company concentrated on math tutoring in an elementary school. This provided teachers and the company with a boost in morale. They believed the attitudinal change was most important and downplayedthe result which surprised them as the school went from twenty-third to second in achievement. -A construction company took students on tours of construction sites, drew plans for and laid out a garden at the school, helped the students till and plant it, and are now building a greenhouse with students and teachers being involved every step of the way. They related everything they did to reading and calculating. -Tours of machine and sheet metal shops were conducted for trade teachers so that they might update their curriculum, making it more relevant to the needs of industry. -Sixteen students in grade twelve worked forthree hours a day, five days a week in internships. Student career interests were matched with future job opportunities: airport administration, sales and marketing, interpreter, and flight attendant careers. -TV and print specialists offered their assistance in script writing and general video production. -A bank sponsored breakfast meetings and encouraged other banks to participate in the development of a center for financial services. Personnel in their institutions are also serving on the center's advisory committee. -A hotel provided awards to outstanding students and to the Teacher of the Year. -A department store provided decorations for musical programs at winter and spring presentations. -A hospital presented six seminars on abuse of alcohol and drugs to fifth, sixth and seventh grade students. -A restaurant supported a middle school reading project by provid- ing awards (T-shirts and sandwiches) to students who have read 10 books. -A hospital nurse talked with students about good health care and childhood diseases. The nurses provided the teachers with a stress and relaxation workshop. -A business provided a college scholarship for a graduate of the honors program. -A department store encouraged school attendance by providing corsages, certificates, and trophies to students. To support the school reading program, the store is providing high -interest pa- perback books for presentation to students. -A telephone company sponsored field trips, participated in acareer day, provided the newspaper to all fourth grade students once each week and provided awards for perfect attendance. -A bank established a banking program in the school to encourage knowledge of banking and saving. -Community affairs offices advised schools on budget development and fund raising as well as printing services for special events. -A merchants' association pledged $500 for scholarshipsfor under- privileged students. These scholarships provide private music lessons with symphony members. -An agricherncial company provided a day of observation for two students per week in their word processing computer centers. -A power company helped enhance a Safe Summer Program, funded an after -school care program for children whose parents work, and developed curriculum to supplement the science program for primary children in such topics as electricity and conservation. -A U. S. Army Installation provided bus transportation, field trips and tutoring by staff personnel in the school and on the military post. -An auto corporation, through a local dealership, furnished the automotive shop at a high school a new Pontiac Trans -Am to be used for shop instructional purposes, including disassembling and reassembling. -A management analyst system worked as a team with counselors and teachers to identify and work with students who exhibit such school/student problems as antisocial behavior, difficulty relating to peers and difficult student/teacher interactions. -Businesses provided tutors, career advisors, special topic speak- ers and part-time jobs. -A local university club provided a pool of college students to tutor elementary school students on a weekly basis in reading and math. Students are tutored individually and in small groups. -A company provided a $500 grant for a minicourse in photography and sponsored a brotherhood tour by the school's musical per- formers.