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Winter Fair Activities
Think Snow!.·
Children & Speechmaking
Reading Fair
Rural Sharing

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Dinosaurs & Bones
The Bridger Environmental Education
Program with the Montana Committee for
the Humanities is sponsoring a speaker
series: Jean Craighead George Feb. 18

Ann & Myron Sutton Mar. 11
Peter Mathiesen Apr. 10

A. B. Guthrie Apr. 29
Call Vivian Linden at 586-0032 a.m. or eve

INFLATION IS NOT RAMPANT AT THE T.C.!
Laminating prices are now reduced to:

35¢/foot -25"
25¢/foot -18"

reacher Center will be closed:
February 12 and 2l.


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BOZEMAN BRANCH NEWS


STAFF AVAILABLE FOR
FEATURED SCHOOL"''1'HIS ISSUE:
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VIDEO TAPING
Belgr·ade Elementary School
BELGRADE ROADRUNNERS , __. -by Pam Gasche' Under the direction of Belgrade Elementary 5th grade teacher Scott Daugharty, and P.Ea
teacher Ray Killian, the Belgrade Roadrunners, a running club open-to all 5th and 6th-graders, "hit the road" last ApriL -.
The Roadrunners started out on a ~ mile course around town, with most runners logging at least 2 miles a day a month later. Runners were required to run at least 3 times a week but many chose to run 6 or 71 A chart with each particpants name allowed runners to keep up with individual progresso Collectively, the Roadrunners even ran to the East coast and headed South! A large progress chart in the lunchroom showed cities and states the runners "passed through". The NY Chamber of Commerce sent I~NYbuttons, and Max Baucus sent books about Washington D.C., along with a ietter of commendation to the runners. The Pepsi Cola Co. provided free pop. The final Wednesday p.m. fun run was a BIGGEE. Everyone who finished this 5K run
(walking was allowed) received a T shirt silkscreened by the Belgrade High Art students with the Roadrunner logo. 67 students who finished this run made a trip to Helena to run the 5K Governors Cup. Are you interested in starting a running Preserve that class play, puppet show-, -student teacher or everday student peiforrria~ce to be shown: "to parents on television. Recently Beth and Anna filmed Monforton School's Christmas playcommemor•ating the history of their school. Call
to set up an appointment at 587-8181.
COMING SOON•.. (WITH YOUR HELP)
INVENTORY LISTS OF ALL TEACHER
CENTER RESOURCES FOR CHECK-OUT.

We need volunteer help to"complete itemized lists of the posters, books, kits, etc. we have in each discipline. This will enable users to have quicker access to the materials, and anyone helping with the project will add to their own ideas. as they go. Call if you can help. 587-8181.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GRANT AWARDS:
William E. Patton, U of M $ 63.00 Virginia Hartman, MSU 806.25 William E. ) Patton, U of M 432.50 Van Shelhamer, MSU 409.00 Doug Bishop, MSU 406.00 Gary Schaff, Billings Career
Education Center 3,030.0p
Student Organization Work•shops, MSU 5,000.00
Lillian Klawitter, Missoula
County High School 97.50
Van Shelhamer, MSU 2,000.00

club? Call Scott Daugharty or Ray Killi Since all the funds were not at 388-4215.
exp-ended, brochures were sent to all vocational teachers in the state to announce a Jan. IS, 1983 deadline for submittals. There may be a March, 1983 deadline depending
ASTRONOMY, SPACE, ROCKS, MINERAL§
upon availability of funds. Contact Rick HoHman, Director, Teacher Center Attn: Science teachers!
at 721-1620 or the Bozeman Teacher Do you need an excellent
Center at 587-8181 for more info. resource person on these_ OUR ART TEACHER -by Jill Sauer
subjects? You can call
Mr. Louis Mussgnug at 284-6528. A retired space
scientist and an avid rock hound, Mr. Mussgnug has an
extensive collection of rocks
and minerals, and a set of
models he uses to discuss
astronomy and space.
Our school has been biessed with the artistic talents of Anna Gates. She comes once a week to challenge the artistic abilities of our students with sketching, art history, watercolor, ink drawing, sculpture,
pup•petry and gingerbread villages. She enriches our riculum by incorporating Art with Social Studies and Language experiences. She's taken us on trips to museum and art studios. Her love and devotion to fields of art and children have been a truly enr i:ng.experience for all of us at Cottonwood School. Thank vou Anna!

THINK SNOW!
January 26, 7:00 p.m.
Teacher Center
Call to register 587-8181.

BOOKLET AVAILABLE
Among the successful workshops recently held was "How to do 8 Things at Once With 2 Hands" on Dec. 4 with Kim Daem. of Arrowhead School. She filled the library with examples and dlsplays of "tried and true" projects. The booklet from the session includes teacher attitude & management, student contracts,
correcting work and much more. Available at the
Teacher Center. Thanks for your contributions, Also, a special thanks to the following teachers who recently donated their time and ideas for Teacher Center workshops:
Jenny Tuthill, Dorothy Kern:K-3 Sharing (booklet available) ... Marty Weaver: Bibliography of Children's Books (Bibliography available) Jill Sauer: Rural Sharing Peg Nelson: "Avoid Fall Frenzy"
WINTER FAIR ACTIVITIES
January 19, 4:30-6:00 at the Teacher Center.
Call to register.587-8181.

Teachers, come and share with Ann Thoreson
of Anderson School the activities and plans
she has gotten together for students to
experience the Winter Fair. Bring ideas,
questions or anxieties of your own. Any
idea goes a long way'! Ann was the recipient
of a Teacher Center Mini-Award for her ideas

on this topic.
READING FAIR AT THE
FEB. 12, 10:30-3:00

"I LOVE TO READ"

Each school has a.representative for the Big Sky Reading Council Fair. We want every school to be represented with a booth of your students' creations! T.e.staff will come to your school to video your students in action to be presented as part of our video show. We are excited about this FAIR and involving the Gallatin County community. Flyers will be coming to your school with information.
*Button contest ends Jan. 30.
*Fashion show entrants finalized Jan. 30.
*Video Show deadline Jan. 20.

Any questions? Contact: Connie Mathis 388-6928 Jill Sauer 587-5644 LET'S SHOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE BOOKS!
Klm!
Betty Schmitt,Public Information specialist for the Forest Service will present: A slide tape of winter recrea•tion opportunities in the Gallatin valley, Winter Safety ideas, an avalanche film and Forest Service teaching resources and personnel available. Gerry Wheeler, dire of the Math/Science resource center at MSU will discuss science activities for stu•dents, and physics of the ski. Jenny Tuthill of Irving School will discuss winter first aid for children.and backwoods safety. Jon Johnson of Emerson School will include ideas on taking children on ski trips. "How to build Snow Sculptures" from On Campus Living will be available.
S. T. o. P. (STEPS TO PERFORM)
inservice by Nancy Vandeventer,
Bozeman Junior High Speech Teacher
February 5, 10:00 -Teacher Center

$5.00 fee (includes packet)
"Steps to Perform" is a creative problem solving process that emphasizes formal speaking. Students learn a process to help them go from speaking to writing. Participants will not only :J.earn the process, but also do it, so bring. a watch! Applicable to elementary -Jr. High. Call to register at 587-8181.
RURAL TEACHERS UNITE
On Jan. 29th and Feb. 26th let's get together and share ideas about trips, a science fair, community get togethers and other topics. We are a special lot of teachers! Beat the mid-year blahs and join us for 2 hours of sharing! If you've missed the past meetings, you can't af•ford to miss another. See you Jan. 29 and Feb. 2E at 10:00 at the Teacher Center.
DINOSAURS AND BONES, OLD & NEW
Coming in February, date to be
announced. Call if you're interested,
587-8181.

How to implement the study of bones
along with field trips and the Museum
of the Rockies. Call for details.


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MISSOULA BRANCH NEWS 4If
SPECIAL ITEM AVAILABLE
The Montana Folklife Project has
dev·eloped a recording of "When the
Work's All Done This Fall". It
contains songs, stories and poems
from the Montana cattle camps and
cow trails. Excellent for use in
teaching history of Montana and
rural history. The Teacher Center
for Montana, both Missoula and
Bozeman Branches, has available
this unique record. The cost is
$7.00. A good investment of the
past for the future.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR TEACHER
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNI
Teachers are encouraged to conta the Montana Folklife project for ~ssistance and information on presenting folk and traditional culture in their classes. The ~~" Folklife Project has identified .. and documented, through film and tape, various artists throughout the
state. Among these are storytellers.\I''''''''....... cowboy singers, folk craft people Native American resources, Hispanic· musicians, and other bearers of Montana folklore.
The Folklife Project has an archive of over 400 tapes and 2,000 slides and photos which may be used in educational work. Also they have begun a series of phono records on Montana folk culture. The first of which is "When the Work I s· All Done this Fall". Also, the Folklife Project, theough the Montana Arts Council, is offering a folk artist in the school program. This brings community tradition bearers into the schools to share their knowledge, skills, and culture with students.
For more information on the Montana Folklife Project, contact Michael KOrn, director Montana Folklife Project, c/o Montana Arts Council 1280 So. 3rd st. West, Missoula Montana 59801 or call 543-8286 oro, 243-6677.
ENERGY. PREVIEW
The Missoula branch has an energy kit on preview. The kit is produced by the Energy Source Program. This
preview set is a sample of one of the six units available. The set contains a teacher guide, tests, filmstrip, poster, home activity booklet, and other types of materials that are typical of all the Energy Source units. We also have samples from the other units. For more information, contact the Teacher Center. 721-1620. (Missoula)
COMPUTER SOFTWARE MANUAL
Due to increased printing costs, the Computer manuals available from Missoula to teachers throughout the state will be priced at $5.50.
MONTANA TEENAGE INSTITUT~
tana's Department of Justice has announced plans to develop a
revention program for teenage substance abuse in Montana. The program is modeled after an. Illinols,.-based program which has operated successfully for eight years. The Montana Teenage Institute, which is planned for next summer, provides selected high school age leaders from around the state with a week of training. The training focuses. on their gaining an understanding of alcohol and drug related issues, as well as practical information on problem solving and decision making. For more information about the Montana Teenage Institute contanct Ira Feiger 300 State St. Helena, Montana 59601, or call 446-2733.

5. Make books about divorce available to students.
From MISSOULA COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS • • •
CXNGRATuLATICNS Congratulaticns to Dee otero at 1010 School, 1010 J.l.bntana, for being :t:ec:ognized by the Naticnal Science
MIKE BOWt1AN
"NEWSPAPERS IN· EDUCATION"-An:?
. . ,inservice .to be. prese.nteq at the
Missoula Teacher Center by Lynn
Schwanke early in March. 'contact

':' the Teacher Center for more infor•
: 'mation at 721-1620'0
:-\._ "Children, Divorce and You" by.Janice M. Hammond What. Tea~he_rs Cari'bo-' . y:,; 1•. Don'.t -expect failure from children whCise'pcirerits are
"", divorced. .
(:: 2. Be sensitive to the language you use and avoid-familial stereotypes. " 3. Be 'ii wiiling and accepting listenero
4. Take advantage of sodial
..... studies units on"The Family" to
discuss divorce and single•
parent families.



ATTENTION SPORTS FANS
Television stations KECI, KTVM, and KCFW, beginning Jan. 10, will continue the High School Player of the Weeko For a player to be eligi•ble.:.for the award, they must compete' in a winter sport and be nominated by their respective head coach. Calls will be taken from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on prospective candid·ates. For a candidate to be eligible, the player must be nominated by the head coach. Nominations will be taken on Monday for the past week and the announcement of the week's winner will come on Monday nights on Western Montana News Report, at 6 and 10 p.m. The plaq4e will be awarded by Universal Athletics. If you have any questions on the award contact Dennis Patchin, KECI Sports Director at 721-5642 or 721-5548.
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. CHILDREN OF CHANGING FAMIL'IE~
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On,e. o£;the fastest· growing concerns'
of today' schild is theterm.lnation·
of his/her~parent 's ..marriage. The
ESEA Title IV-C; project,'directed through the Teacher Center for' Montana, has developed a manual to heighten the awareness of educators to the effects and implications of divorce, separation and step-parentirig on children. A copy of this manual was sent to each school district in the state of Montana. Additional copies may be obtained from the Teacher Center at $2.00 each to cover mailing and handling of the booklet.
Teachers Association as an exceptional teacher.
.J:WTERNATICNAL STUDY SrnOLARSHIPS.•.
are available for Graduate students
and for Teachers of the Handicapped
fran Rotary International. Please
contact your local Rotary Club before
March I, 1983.

THIS YEAR'S MISSOULA..•••.•.
County Spelling Bee will be held on
Friday, February 18th at Sentinel
High School Missoula.

WHEN ROBERI' KENNEDY.•.•..•.
wa.s Attorney General he was reported
to greet new young lawers entering
the Department with the following
message:

"This may appear to be a large organization, but when you do something well, I will hear about it and it will go on your record. I want you to recall that I was recently a lowly \Vorker in the Justice Department myself but that I now serve as Attorney Ceneral, due to perseverance, long hours, hard work, and the fact that my brother became President of· the United States....not necessarily ~,:-~ that order. "


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Teacher Center•for Montana



ARE YOU AN INVENTOR? NEA TODAY, the National Edu.cation Association newspaper will give credit to NEA members who create new teaching-ideas. If you have prod~ced a useful idea or product ,for the classroom, and would like to sha:re it across the' n-ation, call Jane Power collect, at 202(822-7280), or write NEA Communications, 1201 16th st. N.W. Washington D.C. 20036.
MSUEDUCATION CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Weds. nite of each month at 6:00 in rm. 202 Reid. Call Teresa Caulfie).d at 586-7886 for more info.
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: When an elementary math student was asked, "Howdo you problem solve?" He answered, "I add, subtract, multiply and divide
until I get the answer in the back of the book."


Betty Rude,
Barb Loomis.
TEACHER CENTER FOR MONTANA Bozeman Branch 615 South 16th Bozeman, MT 59715

AFT Teacher Center Resource Exchange11 Dupont Circle Washington, D.C. 20036
STAFF:
HOURS:

STAFF:
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MISSOULA BRANCH
215 South Sixth West
Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 721-1620

'Rick HoHman, Director Dorothv Patchin, Coordinato .
Mon. ~ Thurs. 12:30 -6:30
Fri. 12:00 5:00

BOZEMAN BRANCH
615 South 16th Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-8181
Anna Gates, Coordinator Beth Hickok, Coordinator
Mon Tue Th 10:00 -6:00
Wed 12:00 8:00
Fri 12:DO -6:00
Sat 10:00 -4:QO



Board Chairperson, Missoula
Board Chairperson, Bozeman
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