KIWANIS PARTNERS WITH MARIPOSA SCHOOL READING, CITIZENSHIP HONORS GIVEN.Byline: Daily News LANCASTER -- The Lancaster chapter of Kiwanis International Kiwanis International (kĭwä`nĭs), community service organization of active and retired business and professional people, founded in 1915 at Detroit, Mich. Local Kiwanis clubs now exist in more than 90 countries. has partnered with Mariposa Elementary School elementary school: see school. to encourage reading and citizenship. Over the past school year, Lancaster Kiwanis representatives have attended Mariposa's monthly school assembly to recognize students in each grade who have excelled in reading and citizenship. To be recognized, each student receiving a framed Kiwanis Certificate of Award has gone through a grade-level teacher nomination and selection process. The recipients are evaluated over a three-month period to receive an award in either reading or citizenship. ``Mariposa teachers recognize the importance of reading, and its mastery for all subjects,'' says Sheldon Epstein, school principal. ``Mariposa is a `reading first' school and this award program that Lancaster Kiwanis participates in places a focus on reading and citizenship and excites and energizes our students.'' The Citizenship Award recognizes students for their work ethic work ethic n. A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence. work ethic Noun a belief in the moral value of work in the classroom and character development on the playground. Epstein sees this ``recognition promoting a sense of pride and understanding in the children for their classroom and the school and eventually their community. ``We see those students receiving the certificate showing a marked improvement in reading and citizenship, especially when they are recognized by Lancaster Kiwanis in front of their peers and parents,'' Epstein said. ``And parents are proud to have their children recognized at school for their personal accomplishment.'' The Lancaster Kiwanis awards are helpful, said first-grade teacher Laurie McKinlay. ``Parents really take notice when they see community members taking an interest in the success of their children,'' she said. Teacher Tracy Wilcox added: ``Parents of special-needs children are thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to have their child recognized because the child is really working to improve.'' ``Our partnership with Mariposa fits with the key message and motto of Kiwanis: Serving the Children of the World, one child at a time,'' said Richard Skidmore, president of Lancaster Kiwanis. ``Lancaster Kiwanis is a thriving organization of service-minded men and women who respond to the unique needs of their community and address issues. Our partnership with Mariposa School is one of the ways our club members work to improve our community. ``Lancaster Kiwanis encourages community service and leadership skills at all levels so as to pass on the ideals of service to our future generations. What better place to start but in the classroom and on the school yard?'' The Kiwanis awards fit into Mariposa School's plans, and as an organization, Kiwanis works well with the school, the principal said. ``I would like to see this type of recognition program expanded to other schools in the Lancaster School District Lancaster School District may refer to:
Lancaster Kiwanis is the oldest Kiwanis Club in the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley , formed in 1926. It holds regular dinner meetings each Monday at the Greenhouse Cafe in Lancaster, beginning at 6:30 pm. Lancaster Kiwanis is open to new members that want to invest in the community. Members raise money to assist in youth activities and have an ongoing relationship with Boy Scouts of America Noun 1. Boy Scouts of America - a corporation that operates through a national council that charters local councils all over the United States; the purpose is character building and citizenship training , Assistance League of Antelope Valley, Thunder on the Lot charity car show and the Painted Turtle painted turtle Species (Chrysemys picta, family Emydidae) of brightly marked North American turtle found from southern Canada to northern Mexico. It has a smooth shell, 4–7 in. summer camp for chronically ill children. The club sponsors the Key Club for students at Lancaster High School Lancaster High School may refer to:
The club awards scholarships through its College Bound Scholarship to students from Antelope Valley High School Antelope Valley High School is located in Lancaster, California and is part of the Antelope Valley Union High School District. It was founded in 1912[1]. It is located in the Mojave Desert. , Desert Winds High School and Lancaster High School. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Mariposa School students were honored this month by the Lancaster Kiwanis Club for reading and good citizenship. |
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