As part of a 6-week Creative Arts program focused on radio broadcasting, Propel Homestead fourth graders identified social issues that concerned them. They then researched, wrote and recorded these public service announcements to promote organizations working to address these issues.

This project was designed to expose students to people making a difference, career opportunities focused on helping people, and the power of clear writing and speaking as a means of conveying information to others. What follows are a few examples of these announcements.   They are also scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program.

Public Service Announcements

Animal Rescue League – By Velton K., Brianna R., Alex L., and Zach M.

Bullying Prevention Institute – By Tiara T., Macaiah T. and Brionna W.

Center for Schools and Communities – By Ana’Leaise G., Zyair W., Jaylen D. and Khiry B.

Hearts & Minds – By Jaishon H., DoRon D., Ricky J. and Andre R.

Homeless Children’s Education Fund – Divine B., Raiona T., Armani B. and Taylor W.

Homeless Children’s Education Fund – By Jamarr G., Daniel W. and Tyler J.

The Mario Lemieux Foundation – By Terrell M., Shawnray B. and Seth R.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – By Indarah M., Niya M., Jamal W. and Jasmine W.

Western Pennsylvania Humane Society – By Tajea S., D’Andre F., Mya E and Aariah W.

Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh – By Elgin O., Za’Khai R. and Jaumair G.

As part of a 6-week Creative Arts program, Propel Homestead kindergartners shared information about animals through drawing, role play and storytelling while also learning about the technology used to make audio recordings. What follows are the stories they recorded about their favorite animals. These stories are also scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program.

My Favorite Animal

Kiera – Pig

Logan – Dog

London – Dog

Mackenzie – Skunk

Makaila – Cat

Marc – Zebra

Raja – Dog and Horse

Saniya – Frog

Stefano – Turtle

As part of a 6-week Creative Arts program, Propel Homestead second graders wrote, illustrated and recorded original stories about heroes and bugs (and sometimes both!), while also learning about the technology used to make audio recordings.  Here are some examples of those stories as well as some recordings of their career hopes.  These recordings are also scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program.

Stories About Superhero Bugs

AJ – Superbee

Alana – The Butterfly Girl Who Has Nothing To Do

Alyssa – My Bug is a Superhero

Auja – The Story of Young Ladybug

Bennie – The Hero Bee Who Never Lost a Fight

Chamarra – The Nice Lady Who is Nice to Mr. Brown

Christian – The Superhero Bug

Daycia – A Superhero Bug

De’Shaun – The Super D

Dennis – A Football Life

Elijah – The Superbest Bug

Erin – The Bug Saved the Day

Eve – The Ladybug and the Grasshopper

Isaac – Mr. Isaac

Jabria – The Superhero Bug

Jacob – The Dancing Bug

Jaekwon – Superbug

Janiyah – Victoria

Jeffrey – The Bees

Julieonna – The Manbug

Kahlen – Eric Gets His Superpowers

Malaya – The Superhero Bug

Malia – The Peaceful Ladybug Loves Bugs

Mary – A Superbee

Mateo – The Invisible Spider Bug

Mela – Superbees

Mialyese – The Mom and Her Child

Michelle – Ladybug Superhero

Morgan – Morgan the Bee

Myionna – The Bug That Saved the Day

Natalie – The Person Who Saves Bugs

Ossie – Super Dragonflies

Raniya – Karate Bug

RaSona – My Superhero

Shawn – Superbee

Tahirah – The Story of Super Ladybug and Buzzy

Tavian – Superant

Tyere – The Invisible Spider Super Tyere Bee

Tyrese – My Superbug Da! Da! Da!

What I Want to be When I Grow Up

Alana – Veterinarian and Police Officer

Auja – Cheerleader

Bennie – Firefighter

Chamarra – Rapper

Christian – Police Officer and Security

Daycia – Scientist

Elijah – SWAT Team Captain

Erin – Dancer

Eve – Singer

Isaac – Police Officer

Jabria – Artist

Julieonna – Dancer

Malaya – Singer

Malia – Singer

Myionna – Doctor

Natalie – Math Teacher

Ossie – Soldier

RaSona – Dancer

Ramont – Builder

Shawn – Police Officer

As part of a 6-week Creative Arts program focused on radio broadcasting, Propel McKeesport third graders identified social issues that concerned them. They then researched, wrote and recorded these public service announcements to promote organizations working to address these issues.

This project, provided by The Saturday Light Brigade, was designed to expose students to people making a difference, career opportunities focused on helping people, and the power of clear writing and speaking as a means of conveying information to others.

Prevent Child Abuse PA – by Amanda R. and Destiny T.

SADD: Students Against Destructive Decisions – by Jonathan L. and Jamier M.

Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh – by Denzel H. and Kayla E.

Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh – by Pharrah M. and Cassie O.

YMCA – by Kada B., Aniya M. and Samantha S.

YWCA – by Christian K., Toby D. and Alex O.

These 36 original stories were created by Propel McKeesport first graders as part of a 6-week Creative Arts program provided by The Saturday Light Brigade, which focused on storytelling, audio technology and the power of the human voice. Click on the arrows to listen below.

Nevaeh P. – A Princess

Nicora W. – The Princesses

Phoenix T. – Family’s Winter Snow

Racheal L. – New Moon

Reshawna M. – The Snowman Has No Friends

Ryley L. – The Boy Who Played with Wolves

Sadiq G. – The Little Old Lady

Sequoya B. – Super Eva

Talia C. – Sydney Spit on the Sink

Tarae S. – Froggy’s Little Bed

Tayler C. – The Little Girl Who Plays Her Flute

Tayshaun M. – The Mouse Goes on an Adventure

Tiya P. – Bobbette

Toine C. – The Two Little Boys

Trinity – Froggy Goes to Bed

Tsaul W. – The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Wilma B. – Crayon Man

ZyRiah D. – I Moved In

In Fall 2011, 6th grade students at Propel East in Turtle Creek took part in a Radio Journalism class taught by SLB Radio Productions as part of their Creative Arts curriculum.  Participating students learned to use microphones, digital recorders and mixers while also sharpening speaking and interviewing skills.   During their time in class, students used these acquired skills to interview their peers and write creatively in order to produce professional radio pieces.

Three Things About Me

Bullying

Role Models

Olivia

Riley

Ryan

Sarah A

Sarah W

Saxon

Shayla

Tajah

William

Anonymous

Class Montage

6A

6B

In Fall 2011, 7th and 8th grade students at Propel East in Turtle Creek took part in a Radio Journalism class taught by SLB Radio Productions as part of their Creative Arts curriculum.  Participating students learned to use microphones, digital recorders and mixers while also sharpening speaking and interviewing skills.   During their time in class, students used these acquired skills to interview their peers and teachers and write creatively in order to produce professional radio pieces.

Bullying

Three Things About Me

Role Models

Anticipating the School Year

Teacher Interviews

Anne, Emily and Mimi interview Ms. Klingensmith

Cassie and Ella interview Mrs. Joyce

Austin and Branden interview Mr. Weaver

Brandi and Monica interview Ms. Oddo

Brandon and Bryant interview Mr. Andy

Haley and Mikayla interview Ms. Williamson

Nacho interviews Mr. Lyon

Robert interviews Ms. Offut

Sam and Elijah interview Ms. Babusci

Selena and Marquise interview Ms. Pam

TeAndra, Peggy and Michale interview Ms. Thomas

In Fall 2011, 5th grade students at Propel East in Turtle Creek took part in a Radio Journalism class taught by SLB Radio Productions as part of their Creative Arts curriculum.  Participating students learned to use microphones, digital recorders and mixers while also sharpening speaking and interviewing skills.   During their time in class, students used these acquired skills to interview their teachers and each other in order to create professional radio pieces.

Three Things About Me

The Importance of Playing Outside

Safety in My Neighborhood

What I’m Looking Forward To This School Year

Students in 1st Grade at Phillips Elementary planted an herb garden in Spring 2011. A week later, they wrote and recorded reflections about their experience and the importance of herbs.

This collaboration between SLB Radio Productions, Inc. and Winchester Thurston School and was funded by the City as Our Campus initiative.

Interviews

Barbara Watson, England,
interviewed by Julia, Josh and Rachel

Christina Zaris, Cyprus,
interviewed by Amber, Nate, Ben and Chris

Clara Phillips, Brazil,
interviewed by Harrison, Gianmarco and Eric

Dror Yaron, Israel,
interviewed by Max, Isel and Jona

Ehde Sekonda, Somalia,
interviewed by Uma, Emily and Elliot

Eleanor Rico, Philippines,
interviewed by Erica, David and Bryna

Henry Cao, China,
interviewed by Gordon, Leela and Norma

Joyce Magill, Ireland,
interviewed by Emily, Giovanna and Micah

Karla Stept, Austria,
interviewed by Anatea, Jackson and Ellis

Susanne Ortner-Roberts, Germany,
interviewed by Spencer, Isabeal and Eddie

Reflections