European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 27, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 8 the stars and stripes monday Augusta 1990education ures a jump in by Jimi Jones education writer projected Schodl enrolment figures have climbed this year for the Germany Region of the department of defense dependents schools the systems largest Region expects 92,147 students this year in the areas 143 schools said Frank o Gara a spokesman for the Germany Region. That is an increase of 850 Over the 91,297 students recorded during last year s Peak enrolment period. The likelihood of increased enrolments raises the possibility that school could begin today with teachers being overwhelmed once again by a flood of unexpected Stu deals. Last year about 3,000 More students than were projected enrolled. A since that time we have taken a look at the Way we do projections Quot of Gara said. A a we be tried to be a lot More accurate in the Way we gather  o Gara said commanders projections about Community populations and past enrolment figures have helped calculations. A a it a something we will watch very carefully a o Gara said. In the Atlantic Region the 39 schools Are expecting to accommodate 16,138 students about 100 fewer than last year. But officials at the London regional office said they expect actual enrolment to be higher. The Atlantic Region projected 16,145 students last school year. At the end of september 1989, the number of students was 16,143. Two Atlantic Region schools already have closed. Both Wethersfield and Fairford in the United kingdom closed last school year. No formal announcements have yet been made for other closings said Stephanie Rogers chief of executive services for the Atlantic Region. In the Mediterranean Region the projected number of students is 13,860. That figure is Down from last year s 13,874.otto Thomas executive assistant for the Region attributes the decline to the planned Spring 1991 closing of facilities in Athens Greece and the May 1991 closing in Comiso Italy. It is possible he said that a students at Athens May be gone by  the Mediterranean Region has 34 schools further possible declines in attendance could be the result of the crisis in the Middle East Thomas said. A the situation in Bahrain changes daily and there is no Way to calculate How Many students the school will open with a he said. Thomas said some parents have asked that their children be sent to the London Central dormitory. Children returning to school need traffic safety reminders by Jimi Jones education writer As children Swap summer fun a a for classroom work officials Are of concerned about accidents in a solving children going to and from school. A your primary concern is traffic safety Quot said Herbert Hoshide program analyst and safety officer for the department of defense dependents schools Germany Region. A Over past school years we be had several accidents involving schoolchildren a Hoshide said. He said most accidents occurred when Young children got off school buses a it and clashed across the Street or when they entered the Street Between parked cars. To prevent such accidents from reoccurring Hoshide urged parents to Leach children traffic safety and set Good examples. He also suggested that parents spend some time with Small children in traffic settings. A go out and see How they behave in a traffic situation and Correct their mistakes a he said. Hoshide reminded parents and children that stateside Laws requiring traffic to Stop while children get off buses do not apply in Germany. A you need to be very careful Quot he said. Hoshide said teachers and administrators also can help prevent accidents by scrutinizing playgrounds. A a thai a one of the main areas where kids Are injured Quot he said. Educators should keep their eyes peeled for unsafe equipment with Sharp edges and Corners and tripping hazards. Playgrounds should be supervised he said. I Lere Are More tips Fin parents and children. Parents a if your elementary age children Are going to walk to school or hike a Long distance to the bus Stop go Over the safest route with them. Children  go through alleys or Woods. A Pul reflective tape on your child a Backpack or jacket. A obey signs that say where to unload passengers. Follow signs for pickup and drop of zones especially a amps Susan during bad weather when Drivers visibility May become lessened. Children a Wear Bright colors especially on Cloudy Days a never walk behind or to the Side of a school bus a the Driver May be unable to see you. If you must Cross in front of a bus get at least 4 feet in front of it. A where there Are no sidewalks walk facing traffic. A try to walk with a group of friends so you can be seen More easily by Drivers. Also a group of children is less Likely to be harmed by strangers than a child walking alone. A Cross Only at intersections. Done to Dart from Between parked ears in Germany Cross at pedestrian crosswalks. A before crossing look left right and left again in the United kingdom look right left and right again. A the safest route for bicycling will Probach be different from the Best walking route. Cyclists should try to avoid Busy streets and use Bike paths if available. Ride with not Mui inst. Traffic ride single file. Quot Dodds round new principals take Over at schools in Germany Wiesbaden West Germany a the Germany Region of the department of defense dependents schools has selected two new High school principals. Larry Philpot is Heidelberg High schools new principal and Allen a Davenport is heading to Hanau High school. Philpot the former assistant District superintendent in Numberg earlier this month took Over in Heidelberg where he  overseas teaching career 15 years ago. In i960, Philpot earned his masters degree from California state University at Fresno. Philpot who was reared in Texas is married and h three children. Davenport a four year Veteran of Dod started teaching overseas in in Imburg As a music teacher. In 1988, he was promoted to assistant principal at Mannheim High school. He earned his doctorate from the University of Wyoming in 1977. Davenport who was raised in Laramie wyo., is married to a Dodds educator from Darmstadt. The couple has two children. No Hal Wiesbaden West Germany a officials at the Germany Region of the department of defense dependents schools have selected two new Middle school principals. James a. Lawther Heads the Middle school at Pitburg a and Mary r. Kubas Mcyr is the new principal at Tunner Junior High school at Rhein main a. Lawther became an overseas educator 10 years ago in Aviano Italy As a Reading improvement specialist. He has served As a teacher and an administrator at Babenhausen Schwin Furt ill sheim Ansbach and Lan Stuhl. Lawther earned his doctorate from the University of Southern California. The new principal is married and has four children. Kubas Meyer has been with Dodds for 10 years. Her first assignment was at a Schattenburg in 1979. She was principal at Schwabish Hall elementary school last year. Kubas Meyer also earned her doctorate from the University of Southern California in 1988. The native of Monterey Park calif., is married to an employee of the department of Energy in Heidelberg. Wiesbaden West Germany a three new principals have been selected to head elementary schools for the Germany Region of the department of defense dependents schools. The principals Are Joan b. Wilcox at Mannheim Peter a Grenier at Schwabish Hall and Richard a Wertheimer at Idar Oberstein. After a year of sabbatical leave Wilcox reclaims the principals position at Mannheim elementary  Wilcox came to Dodds 20 years ago. She first taught overseas at Mannheim in 1970. She has seized As a teacher and As an administrator at Heidelberg Baum older bad Kreuz Nach Wurzburg and Verona and Vicenza Italy. The native of Savannah ga., earned her masters degree from Boston University in 1974 and is a doctoral student at Iowa state University. In 1987, she was selected As a National distinguished principal and was named administrator of the year by the european Congress of parents teachers and students. Grenier began leaching overseas 12 years ago in Bundlach. He was assistant principal at Karlsruhe elementary school last school year. Grenier received his masters degree in 1983 from the University of Southern California. In past years he has been involved in accreditation and school improvement activities. Last school year the Lunenburg mass., native served on the Dodds worldwide Reading program guide task Force. Wertheimer is a j 3-year Dodds Veteran who began teaching overseas in Liren. For the past three years he served As the education program manager at Worms elementary school. A Maryland native Wertheimer received to master s degree from George Washington University in Washington d c., in 1973. Wertheimer re places Anne Bridge who transferred to Panama. U