News & Calendar

Armleder Eyewitness News

Grade Levels:

K-6

Purpose:

The student-directed and -led news program airs daily at 7:50 a.m. throughout all Armleder classrooms via YouTube. Students complete an application, interview, and audition for broadcasting and leadership spots like:

  • Anchor kicks off the announcements with opening and closing of the news (well-versed readers)
  • Spotlight Segment Reporter (different daily features)
  • Segment Reporter (weather, menu, birthday, bible verse, etc.)
Behind the Scenes:
  • Producer oversees the organization and details of the daily news
  • Tech Support ensures the systems used for the news are ready (software, laptops, iPads, for sound, slides, scrollers, props, etc.)
  • Writer creates the segments that are reported

Typical segments include: “Did You Know”; National Day; Birthday, Lunch, and Weather Reporters; Memory Verse; and Pledges

Months:

September - May

Meeting Schedule:

Monday - Friday from 7:35 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Members who are repeatedly late or absent may be reassigned or relieved of responsibility.

Meeting Location:

Room #417

Cost:

Free

Anticipated # of Students:

40

Expected Parent Involvement:

Have students at school by 7:35 a.m. (Yes, we know it's early!)

Notes:

  • Jobs are assigned daily
  • Leadership responsibilities rotate daily based on attendance, ability and reliability
  • Students late will be unable to participate in the news that day and will be asked to go to their classroom
  • Continued involvement is dependent on consistent attendance

How Do You Join?:

Print and complete the Gr K-6 Application and return to Mrs. Bishop in Room 217.   May join at any time.

Click to watch the daily Armleder Eyewitness News!