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READY, SET AND GROW - Brenda Wright reads to five- -year-olds enrolled in the summer Ready,
Set, Grow program at Bethware School.
Ready, Set, Grow program gives
5-year-olds taste of kindergarten
An early intervention program getting high
marks in its first summer session from parents
and teachers is the "Ready, Set, Grow" prekinder-
garten program introduced by the Kings
Mountain School System.
The 51 five-year-olds enrolled in the program
at East, Bethware and Grover Elementary Schools
are getting an early taste of kindergarten. Their
kindergarten day begins at 8 a.m. when the
school bus picks them up and ends at 1 p.m. after.
lunch at school.
Friday will be the last day of summer school
for the kids and a field trip is planned.
"The kindergarten teachers saw a need for this
‘program after the initial kindergarten screening
to give these children an extra boost," said
Dianna Allen, Elementary Curriculum Specialist
Salute to Veterans
theme of Freedom Fest
Friday, July 4, Uptown Shelby
will celebrate Independence
Day with Freedom Fest '97 - A
Salute to Veterans! :
. From 3-9 p.m. veterans from
alt wars will be honored with a
special emphasis on World War
II veterans and women veter-
ans. As part of the recognition
the Cleveland County
Historical Museum will display
war" time“memorabilia from all
wars.
Cleveland Regional Medical
Center and The Cleveland
County Red Cross will show-
case the importance of war-time
medical facilities as they spon-
sor a M.A.S.H. tent. The tent
will feature World War II nurses
uniforms, military medical sup-
plies, and will also act as the
main Red Cross Station for
Freedom Fest.
A special emphasis will be
placed on family members of
veterans and men and women
currently serving in the mili-
tary. Alltel Communications,
Inc. will offer family members
of active service men and wom-
en the opportunity to make free
phone calls to their loved ones
anywhere in the Continental
United States. Alltel will have a
tent located on the Museum
lawn where calls can be made.
The Cleveland County YM-
CA will host the kids fun area
and provide games, toys and
the fire safety house.
At 6:30 there will be a special
ceremony honoring veterans.
Taking part will be the Shelby
Fire Department. Color Guard,
the NC Honor Guard, singer
Pamela Smithey, and a guest
speaker. The Frank Love
Orchestra will entertain from 5-
8:30 p.m.
Food vendors will be located
on Washington St. and Tedder
Dodge will display cars and
trucks on museum sidewalks.
who assisted Dr. Jane King, Assistant
Superintendent for Public Instruction, in develop-
ing the program.
ing success. The program not only helps children
become familiar with school facilities and rou-
tines but teaches units of instruction that focus on
language skills, motor skills and social skills.
Allen said a typical day has included an hour
at small groups centers and an hour for struc-
tured work time. The kids also read aloud, enjoy
music, participate in art, dramatic play, blocks
and table toys and are introduced to the three R's,
Science, and the computer.
Two certified teachers are located at each site
and Head Start personnel assist two hours each
day and deliver breakfast and lunch tothe sites.
GOOD CITIZENS - Good Citizens of the Year from the fourth
and fifth grade classrooms at Grover School were Tasha
Montgomery, Kristen Martin, Marcus Jimson, Tina Sprouse,
Mark Hunter, and C.J. Austin.
THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD
ROSE
TURNER
King said the program has been an overwhelm-
HIGHEST AR POINTS -
Fifth grader Jennifer
‘Stroupe was honored for
compiling the most AR
points at Grover School.
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Veterans to speak
to kids at KM library
The Fourth of July is coming
early to Mauney Memorial
Library. The library will cele-
brate the founding of our coun-
try July 1 at 10 a.m. with a spe-
cial program for children ages
7-11. The program will be led
by the World War II and Korean
War veterans group.
The Fourth of July is a special
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and thank God for the blessings
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