STLP NWES NEWS Team Application
Name: _______________________________________________
Homeroom: ________________________________________ Grade: ________________________
It is an honor and privilege to be on the North Warren News Team. Mrs. Cox, Mrs.
Tucker and Mrs. Smith expect students to show leadership at all times. Being on the
news team requires that you miss about 15-20 minutes of your morning time in
your classroom for one quarter. You must check with your teacher to see if this
will work for your circumstances.
Expectations:
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Be a good role model in your classroom and throughout the building
including the bus. If you are written up for discipline or sent to the ABC
room you could be removed from the news team.
All classroom assignments must be turned in on time. If you repeatedly have
back assignments you will be let go of the news team. Remember first things
first!
Be courteous and respectful when entering classrooms to take pictures for
the news.
Be responsible for expensive tech equipment such as cameras and
computers.
Be on time to the library. All students need to report to their classroom to
check in and report to the library at 7:35. You may get off the bus early if you
need to eat breakfast. Let Mrs. Cox know if you need a note.
*The news team needs six students per quarter. Jobs include
____ Camera Crew- This person needs a steady hand an eye for detail. Some
experience with a digital camera and videoing would be helpful.
_____ KY researcher-This person will use the Internet to research facts about KY to
share with school. Creates a slide of information on the computer about KY. You are
the tour guide for students learning about KY!
_____ Slide Presenter-This job requires an organized tech savvy person. You will
use Keynote/Powerpoint to create slideshow for news. There is lots of typing and
working with the Internet.
______ Announcer-This person needs to have a clear voice and be a good reader. Not
afraid to let their voice be heard!
Select three choices to be considered. Some applicants will be placed in large
group on Monday after school only, due to a certain number of positions
School Use Only. Recommended for News Team for _______ quarter.
Recommended for after school STLP.
available for morning news.
STLP New Team Application-Return to Mrs. Cox, Librarian by Wednesday,
August 20th.
Name: ________________________________
Homeroom: _________________________
Grade: ________________________
Teacher Recommendation: _____________________________________________________________
Student signature: ______________________________________________________________________
*I understand the expectations of being on the news team.
Parent signature: _______________________________________________________________________
*I understand the expectations of my child being on the news team.
If you have any questions email Mrs. Cox
[email protected]
What is STLP? STLP stands for Student Technology Leadership Program. The
mission of this program is as follows:
The STLP Mission
THE MISSION OF THE STUDENT TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
PROGRAM (STLP) IS TO ADVANCE THE INDIVIDUAL
CAPABILITIES OF STUDENTS; TO MOTIVATE ALL STUDENTS;
AND TO CREATE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE
USE OF TECHNOLOGY.
The North Warren STLP team will meet on Mondays after school as a large group
this fall. Dates to be announced. Quarterly team members selected will perform
news duties during their assigned time of year. Large group meetings will be times
all members can brainstorm tech ideas, learn about photography, camera
equipment and collaborate on special projects. STLP sponsors would like for all
involved to meet on Mondays after school, but we understand if there is a
transportation issue or another after school activity.
Teacher Sponsors: Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Steele.
Other points to consider:
After school snack if students wants to bring one.
After school pick up time is at 4:00 pm at the front of the building.
T-shirt---$10.00-$15.00.
Fall Showcase-Regional Showcase to WKU. Bus provided. Student will be
responsible for lunch. Everyone on STLP team may attend this trip. Four students
will have been selected to speak on behalf of the club project for competition.
Spring Showcase-State Competition to UK. If our project places at regional showcase
four students will be ask to go to Lexington to speak for our STLP. A parent or
guardian must chaperone and provide transportation. There is an overnight stay.
Hotel room plus meals will be the student’s responsibility. Parents may work out
traveling together.