Broadcast

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Each morning we broadcast our announcements.  Our school is connected in each classroom to Cable TV and Satellite.

This program is for outstanding fourth and fifth graders.  The students must have a recommendation from their teacher and maintain a “B” average and no grade lower than a “C”.

The students connect and run 2 cameras, one computer, to a video switch to change to the different cameras and computer to broadcast.  They also connect three microphones to an audio switch with volume controls to allow one or more positions to speak on air.  The students run the entire show from being the director to being the camera operators, anchors, weather, computer operator, and switcher.

The students also tape our Court Points program at the end of each six weeks.  After taping the program they edit the video using Video Wave.  They create a video with the introduction of all students shooting and those students who made the baskets and then the introduction of the individuals who made the baskets.  They also put text on the video and put transitions between each of the video clips they cut out.

They also video tape other programs and events at the school.

Moment of Silence

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The Moment of Silence is a requirement of the State of Georgia.  This is a time of set aside each morning for the school to sit in silence and think about the day or whatever the student wants.

Positive Action Words

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The Positive Action Words are word that are positive actions that the students should try to emulate during the week.  The words were read with the definition.  The words were also used in a sentence to show how they were used.

Word of the Week

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The Word of the Week are words like the Positive Action Words.  On Monday the word is announced and repeated by the students.  Tuesday the definition of the word is given.  On Wednesday the word is used in a sentence to demonstrate how the words is used correctly.  On Thursday the word is stated again and a reminder of how it was used.  Friday the word is stated and repeated by the students.

Questions for Students

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These questions are read out of a book __________ .  The questions are used to give the student something to think about during the Moment of Silence.  These questions are meant to hypothetical.  I.e. What would you do if when you came home from school a found that your parents colored their hair bright orange?

J. B. Elementary School Student Creed

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As a student at Key Elementary School, I pledge to do my best to be courteous and cooperative; to treat both adults and students with respect; to accept people who are different from me; and, to be a friend to all my schoolmates.  I will not bully, tease, or call people names.  I will remember to follow the “Golden Rule” and treat others the way I want to be treated.

I pledge these things because I am a SPECIAL KEY KID and I want my school, my parents, and my community to be proud of me.  I know that by following this creed, I will also be proud of myself.

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Day in History

The students read an item from history that happened on that day.

Director  Return to the Top

Calls camera shots

cues crew and anchors

monitors flow of show

keeps crew on task of production

checks script

helps to define pre and post credits needed

views final production to check for mistakes

Anchor    Return to the Top

Must be able to speak clearly

Must be poised

Must be able to recover quickly from mistakes

Must have self-control and be able to take constructive criticism

Must be able to memorize parts of script

Must be good, fluent reader

Must have "camera" presence

Must be able to think on our feet

Must be able to ad lib

Camera Operators   Return to the Top

Must be able to get clear, straight shot of the desk

Must be able to control the camera and keep camera steady at all times

Must be a calm thinker

Must be able to learn script

Must be able to follow cues

Must be able to operate camera under

Director's command

Must be responsible for safety of equipment at all times

Weather Meteorologist  Return to the Top

Must be able to speak clearly

Must be poised

Must be able to recover quickly from mistakes

Must have self-control and be able to take constructive criticism

Must be able to memorize parts of script

Must be good, fluent reader

Must have "camera" presence

Must be able to think on our feet

Must be able to ad lib

Must watch weather in the morning to get the weather

Format:

Hello, my name is ___________

The weather for today is: ______________________________

We will have a High of _____ and a Low tomorrow of _____.

That's our weather for today and Now back to the desk

Additions:

Could add anything that is happening with the weather such as Tornados and Hurricanes.

Could add anything else that you feel that is of any importance.

Sound Operator  Return to the Top

Turn on equipment

Check microphones to be sure they are connected

Do a sound check each day

Turn up volumes prior to individuals speaking

Adjust volumes during broadcast for each speaker

Turn off equipment after broadcast

Computer/Graphics   Return to the Top

Turn on computer.

Start program (PowerPoint).  Click to see the PowerPoint.

Make changes as needed to credit list.

Connect computer to switch.

Learn the script.

Take directions from the Director.

Shut down computer.

Switcher  Return to the Top

Lay out cables to cameras, computer, and plug cable into VCR.

Learn the switch machine.

Determine what transitions to use.

Learn the script.

Take cues from director.