Simpson Elementary

Simpson Elementary STLP Program Scrapbook

Advancing the individual capabilities of students; motivating all students; and creating leadership opportunities through the use of technology

Who We Are

80 STLPRepresenting 1st-3rd grades

Representing two nationalities and many ethnicitiesHow We Began.Prior to 2011, STLP was not a program offered to students at our school.2010-2011 Our school participated in a school accreditation process. Upon review, we found that leadership opportunities for our students and student centered technology were our major weaknesses.We researched many supports and found starting an STLP program met most all of our needs.During the 2011-2012 school year, we began an STLP program in which around 20 students joined. We had a small group to present a showcase project at state. We received a trophy for Top Twenty in the State!We have grown to 80 students this 2012-2013 school year.We do encourage and allow any student who would like to be in STLP to be a member. Teachers have a rotation of these students in their classrooms to perform many of the leadership responsibilities on a daily basis. We recently adopted the Leader In Me program and instructional materials

What We Do DailyMaintain Computer Labs*morning startup*update computers*stock cleaning supplies*afternoon shut down

Help Desk *morning checkout *ipad delivery and checkout *teacher book order checkout/check-in

Demonstrates STLP goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Morning Computer ClubMeet dailyAround 30 minutes before the first bell ringsStudents from all grade levels 1-3 Practice math skills using website www.whizz.usTake AR tests over homework booksStudents work with each other to log in, find website, start up computers, etc.

Demonstrates STLP goals: 1, 3, 4

I Pad Circulation & Maintenance ServiceStudents of multi-age groups maintain a calendar for teachers to checkout 30 iPadsStudents use this calendar to deliver and retrieve iPadsStudents update the iPads and clean themStudents inventory iPads on a daily basisStudents add/delete iPad apps per teacher requestStudents try out new iPad apps and informally evaluate them on user-friendliness and appeal

Demonstrates STLP goals 1, 3, 4, 6

Self CheckoutOne librarian to more than 600 kids we had to get creative!Students can come in at any time during school hours and check in/check out booksAides in school wide homework policy. Each student is to log 30 min of reading each night . This much reading requires higher circulation volumes.Use scanner and http://simpsonkyschools.booksys.net website to check in/checkoutStudents follow this procedure:

Demonstrates STLP goals 1, 6

A.M. Checkout ServiceSTLP students use MacBooks, I Pads, and scanners to check in and checkout books to all age groups from 7:30-8:15 STLP students use Atriuum Cataloging system to find books on a particular subject for all age groupsSTLP students use scanners, Macbooks, online book catalogs, and iPads to checkout books to teachers and fill teacher requested material orders

Demonstrates STLP Goals: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Student Centered TechnologyDocument Cameras-students use document cameras to teach others an academic skillStudents record themselves reading and then listen. Rerecord and note improvements.Research topics using internet search engines.Ipad Apps- such as Educreate, Show It, Photostory, Storybird, etc. to teach others and demonstrate skill acquisition

Educreate Sample

Story bird Sample

Demonstrates STLP Goals 1, 6Click Here Twitter ServiceStudents design and maintain a twitter service that promotes school events, parent reminders, and other announcements.

Watch our video!

Community ConnectionsSpecial Olympics*programmed clickers*designed a turning point presentation and clicker survey for all grades*administered a needs assessment to teachers and students using survey monkey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GS9XRV3(survey is already closed so link will not work)

*will teach lessons on Diversity Awareness from Project Unify Website*will host a fundraiser for Special Olympics

Fall Showcase Project Champions Leading Champions Activities (advanced to State Competition)

Watch our videos!Community Connections (Cont)Jump Rope for Heart*support our school PE teacher by setting up the ipads on the jump rope for heart website.

Bookfairs*STLP students helped other students select books to buy, count money, bagged books, crowd control, and filled out multiple receipt forms

Bookfair Helper Schedule1 Receipt Table2 Receipt Table3- baggers4- door greeter5 - IPad cart delivery/ receipt tableCommunity Connections (Cont.)Veterans Day Program*STLP students coordinated and hosted the entire Veterans Day program. See attached program and scripts for more information.

Blood Drive*STLP students helped set up the blood drive in our school gym

Video Project for School BoardThis video was created by STLP students to show our gratitude for supplying funds to develop our technology programs

How do we get the word out about STLPSchool board presentationsSchool newslettersTwitter Facebook Posts from Our School and Classroom PagesLocal Newspaper

Where we are headed

Our vision is to consider the technological world our students are living in, and keep pace. We feel this can only be accomplished by putting the most innovative technologies in their hands . With these devices, they need to solve problems, learn, and organize the world around them . We truly believe that the goals of the STLP program will help us realize that idea. So far, we have formally participated in the showcase events in which we have received high honors. We hope this year at state we come home with another Best in Showcase from Regional Group trophy. On the other hand, the valuable impact we have made and the learning experiences we have had far exceed any material reward or recognition. Our future plans are to make other teachers in our school and district more aware of the benefits of this program, especially how it provides real-world application of important guides like common core and college and career readiness. This will be started at a professional development meet where teachers can discover the STLP website and all the many project opportunities. We also plan to share student testimonies expounding on what they have learned. Next years showcase project will be centered around improving the student to technology ratio. We want to explore devices such as Nooks, Kindles, and other technologies out there in the waiting and in the making that will further improve our efforts toward educating our 21st Century learners. STLP/ Help DeskMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

1 Jevarius Rogan1 Claudia Rodriquez2 Alex Vasquez2 Kailee Vaughn3 Yiranis Vendrell3 Chloe Wade4 Padon Vaughn4 Ben Banton5 Hannah Wallace5 Patrick Crabtree6 Lauren Davenport6 Sammy Eads7 Makaylie Gammon7 Korbin Gregory8 Alexis Holleman8 Jayden Hotz

1 Austin Haley1 Kaitlyn Norris2 Jalen Gamble2 Logan Williams3 Jevarius Rogan3 Trevor McNaughton4 Taylor Harvey4 Elsa Humphrey5 Emma Peden5 Morgan Burk6 Julianna Whitney6 Faith Adams7 Gracie Arnemann7 Ulaylah Baskin8 Jessica Buntin8 Dakyrus Burr

1 Chad Bush1 Mackenzie Chandler2 Ava Colson2 Chris Cruz3 Jaydee Degraffenreid3 Trinitee Key4 Haley Fowler4 Elizabeth Huddleston5 Liza Cook5 Sophie Phillips6 Kaitlyn Eversole6 Ava Heinze7 Rebecca Howard7 Cassie Jones8 Marissa Jones8 Derrin Kepley1 Carson Jones1 James Shewmaker2 Ethan Neal2 Preston Jenkins3 Ty Killen3 Brayden Like4 Isabel Marshall4 Summer Laurenzo5 Kaylee Shaw5 Alyssa Spears6 Logan Stamps6 Jake Traughber7 Aubrey Taylor7 Justis Turner8 Emma Jo Tyree8 Kushi Vaidya

1 Lane Graves1 Hayden Coleman2 Jessica Davenport2 Bayleigh Adams3 Cameron Shewmaker3 Kaydin Alexander4 Luke Richardson4 Chase Wilson5 Olivia Forshee5 Morgan Brady6 Jason Yarbrough6 Jordan Hudson7 Courtney Nelson7 Cassie Bush8 Shelby Caudill8 Maggie McBrayer

4- Shelf Elf5- Aisle Runner6- Ipad Check out stations7 - IPad cart delivery8 - check in station1-IPad checkout stations2-Computer Labs Startup and Updates run3- Computer Labs Shut downShelf ElfVeterans Day ProgramSimpson ElementaryNov. 9 9am

PROGRAMStudent 1 AVA H.Good morning! My name is and I am a 3rd grader in Mrs. .. class. It is my pleasure to welcome you to Simpson Elementarys Veterans Day Program. Veterans Day is a day in which we take time to honor the millions of Americans, both past and present, whose military service has kept our nation safe and strong. Their sacrifices have allowed you and I to enjoy the freedoms we have today. Todays program will begin with the Posting of Colors. Will everyone please stand?!

Student 2 JULIANNA W.(During this time, the colors will be brought in by the honor guardonce they dip the flag, and say present arms, then pledge)Please remain standing and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.(Provide words for speaker). You may be seated.

Introductory Remarks - Student 3 HALEY F. When Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner almost 200 years ago, he called America, the land of the free and the home of the brave. Those words are as true today as they were then.Student 4 MORGAN B.Through this Nations history, Americas soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and coastguardsmen have bravely answered the call to defend our freedom to aid our friends and allies, and to turn back our enemies.Student 5 COURTNEYWe can never fully repay our debt of gratitude to the more than 650,000 American service members who died in battle or the 1.4 million who were wounded. We can, however, recognize and thank the 25 million veterans still living today. Student 6 LAURYEN G.These words are inscribed on the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C.Student 7 EMMA P.Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and people they never met.Student 8 ALYSSAThose words apply equally to many of our World War I, World War II, Vietnam War, and Gulf War Veterans as well. They apply to todays active duty service members - tomorrows veterans who are helping to maintain peace throughout the world.Student 9 SOPHIE Today, it is our privilege to say thank you to all of Americas veterans, to let them know that we appreciate them for their service and honor them for their sacrifices.Student 10 DANIELLEThe price of freedom is high. We cannot afford to forget those willing to pay for it.

Student 11 AVA C.Today, we celebrate Americas veterans for keeping this Nation the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Choral Selection Thank You Soldiers

Introduction of Guests Students - Mr. Mike Ballard (MEGAN R.) Mr. Ballard has served a total of 8 years for our country. He served in the Air Force as well as the Army National Guard. He has been stationed in Texas, Mississippi, Alaska, Virginia, Ft. Campbell, Ft. Knox, and North Carolina. Mr. Ballard has worked as a computer opterator, coordinated flight operations, helicopter mechanic, and finally was part of a tank unit as a medical officer and was in charge of approximately 15 paramedics. He graduated as a 1st leutinant.Mr. Eric Vincent (KAYDEN) Mr. Vincent has been a part of the Kentucky Army National Guard since 1987. He completed his basic training at Fort Bliss, TX. He has also completed Medical Specialist Training, Combat Engineer Training, Warrior Leadership Courses, and Recruitment training which stationed him in Texas, West Virginia, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Mr. Vincent has also been stationed in Fort Stewart, Georgia, Ft. Hood, Texas, Ft. Jackson, South Carolina, Fort Knox, Kentucky, and Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Mr. Vincent is currently the Master Resilience Trainer, in charge of recruitment, and an associate professor at WKUs ROTC program.

Mr. James Law (CAUDILL) Mr. Law served a total of three years in the Marines. He was stationed in Guam as well as other locations in the South Pacific Islands. Mr. Law served our country during the Cuban Crisis.Mr. Jamie Blewett (LUKE) Mr. Blewett served a total of 6 years in the U.S. Army. Mr. Blewett was stationed at Fort Knox as well as Ft. Campbell. We appreciate his service to our country!Mr. Ellis Link (MORGAN B.) Mr. Link served a total of 4 years at Fort Campbell as well as North Carolina as a Marine. Mr. Link also has served in the Army national Guard and has held the rank of Master Sargeant. He has served in the Desert Storm conflict. Mr. Link has served our country for a total of 29 years.Mr. Rob Dixon (CHAD B.) - Student JULIANNA W.Introduction of Principal Speaker - We would now like to introduce to you Mr. Mike Ballard. Or as we better know him, Mr. B. Please give Mr. B a round of applause.

Choral Selection America the Beautiful

Taps played Student MORGAN BURKSTaps is a musical selection that has been played in honor of fallen soldiers since around Civil War times. Today we have Zach McGuffin from Franklin Simpson High School to play Taps for us. Everyone please stand and remain silent as Taps is played.

Closing Student TY J.We want to thank everyone for joining us today for our Veterans Day program. It is our honor to take time out today to honor the men and women who serve this country and defend the many freedoms we enjoy. On behalf of the students at Simpson Elementary, WE SALUTE YOU AND WE SAY THANK YOU! Will everyone please rise! (pause) PLEASE RETIRE THE COLORS!

Closing remarks.thank the veterans most of alldismiss.