Local briefs
Feb. 12, 2005 Program to help parents
The staff and administration of Connellsville Junior High East are planning a program to help parents of children who are struggling academically. The staff is concerned about students who are failing multiple subjects. If your child falls into this category and you are concerned, this program will help you.
A “Parents Only Dinner Meeting” will be held, at no cost, on Feb. 17, beginning at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Following dinner, the group will assemble in the auditorium for a workshop that includes: identifying characteristics of a struggling student, how to get good grades at school, how to set-up an environment at home that promotes a positive learning experience and a homework strategy that works.
According to the administration, this meeting can assist parents in creating a positive learning environment in the home so the child can be more successful at school.
For more information, call the school at 724-628-8910.
EMT course set
LUZERNE TWP. – The Hiller Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring training for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).
The program begins Tuesday and will run through June 30, with classes each Tuesday and Thursday and the third Saturday of each month.
Instructors for the course are Scott Dolan and Ann Herrington. Students must purchase a book for the class and workbooks are highly recommended.
To register, call 1-888-826-2829, extension 418.
Meeting scheduled
The Connellsville Veterans Commission Meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, at VFW Post 21 in Connellsville.