school spirit through virtual engagement
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School Spirit Through
Virtual EngagementPresenters:
Meredith Berry
Sara Katine
Dennis Quisenberry III
Amanda Kraus
Wanda Noel
● Increase academic success
● Rapport
● Increase parental involvement
● Parent advocates
● Socialization
Introduction
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Kahoot!
● Middle School Math
Team
● Youth in Government
Club
● National Honor
Society
● Grade Specific
Classes
Lee Virtual School’s
Extracurriculars
● Spanish Club
● National Junior
Honor Society
● Lego Club
● Art Club
● News Team
Getting Them Involved
The Junior Class
● Regular meetings
● Discuss graduation
requirements
● College presentations
● What are they interested in?
● Volunteer with other schools
● Plan a high school banquet
● Class trip (amusement park)
College Visits● Reach out to local
colleges
● Invite all high schools
students to join
● Free for students
● Allows them to see the
opportunities in their own
backyards
Foreign Language Fair
● Cultural events several times per year
● Middle/high grade levels
● Students are invited to participate in the school
district’s Foreign Language Fair to demonstrate
knowledge of Spanish language and culture
● Many competitive events: performance, plays, art,
quiz bowl and multi-media
● 10-12 students involved
Elementary SchoolFire Department
● Field trip to the Fort Myers Fire Department
● Fire safety & prevention
● Classes: learn about smoke detectors & fire escape
plans
Florida Rep
● Historic Arcade Theatre
● Experience a live performance
● Meet the performers & autographs
Lego Club
● Math & Science focus
8th Grade
● Fostering school
spirit and sense of
purpose beyond self
● Ronald McDonald
House Family Meal
Night
● Formal graduation
Class Sponsors
9th Grade
● Salvation Army
Donation Drive and
upcoming service
projects at
community shelter
● High school trip to
amusement park
Math Team
● Middle school students participate in fall and spring
district wide competitions
● Students meet during Academic Day every other week
to discuss topics and explore interactive websites for
improving their skills
● Select students choose to only participate in
competitions
● This setup, to participate as much or as little as they
choose, fits the virtual environment
● Opportunity for K-12 interaction as whole family using
games
● and activities to guide students and parents in learning
about the
● Common Core Math Practice Standards.
● Opportunity for community service hours
● Whole staff involvement cross grade levels
Family Math Night
Sophomore ClassClass Activities● Virtual meetings
● Been difficult to activate
Reading Buddies● Secondary students and staff volunteer to read to
elementary students
Student Ambassadors
● First Induction April 2014
● 2014-2015 First school Year
● Blessing Bags
● Adopt a Beach
● Socials
● Fundraisers
National Honor Society/
Junior Society
● Annual Field Trip
● Students invite family and friends
● Free day of canoeing, games, and lunch
● Avg. attendance 100-125 students and family
Manatee State Park
● Student interests
● Staff interests
● Surveys
● Personal conversations
● Not all ideas will be successful
● Business partners
How do you begin?
● Bringing students together through:
○ Face-to-face meetings
○ Virtual meetings via collaborate
○ Google drive folders to share with families
● Low turnout? Communication methods may be to
blame…
○ Parentlink-District wide communication tool
○ School website to disseminate information on class
pages and school calendar
○ Signupgenius.com for RSVPS
How to communicate with
students?
● Was this event a success? What worked and what
didn’t? Is this something we can consider for next
year? What direction should we take for next year?
● What mistakes were made and what can we learn from
this?
● What we learned this year:
● Creating a master club and events calendar at the
beginning of the year
● Coordinating with other groups on events
● Monthly event sponsored by one club but all may
participate
Revise and Reflect