From the March 23, 1994 edition of The New Castle Record
Some McCleary kids are getting the royal treatment as a reward for their good study habits; ice cream, by candlelight, served by parents in tuxedos. Fourth and fifth graders who successfully complete a program designed to promote good study habits early on are being presented with special lunches, complete with linen-covered tables decorated with floral arrangements.
All students who improve their study skills under the new program are entitled to their spot in the sun…or rather, their corner in the cafeteria, as a special area was designated for the successful students during three lunch session this month, when parents dressed up to pamper their kids with their favorite foodies.
Students who show a positive attitude toward learning also get their name on the Good Student Hall of Fame in the classroom The program helps students realize the rewards of doing well in school, emphasizing the roles and responsibilities of not only students by their teachers and parents as well.
“We’re trying real hard to get the parents involved,” said Guidance counselor Shirley Woodall. “The more involved the parents are, the better the kids do.”
-Prepared by Shelly Koon
