Blazin Braniacs: Homework-Too Much of a Good Thing Is a Bad Thing

Da Real Deal: Too Much is Too Much 

Sugar Anonymous: Homework

The club will be culminating with an original project in which the club interviews their teachers and peers about the importance of Afterschool programs.

Jasmine – Mother’s Day Greetings

Julianne – Mother’s Day Greetings

Latasia – Mother’s Day Greetings

Animals on the Air

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

Original Stories

Haley P. – The Bunny and the Villain

Jack D. – The Dog and the Guy Reunite 2

Javaun B. – Super Ninja

Jayden T. – The Superheroes on Their First Mission

Josh K. – SOS Team

Josh K. – Gods

Julianna P. – The Ninjas Save the World

Justice P. – The Weird Farm Animals

Karlena M. – The Cat and the Dog

Kristen R. – The Alien Pizza Guy

Leah S. – Super Bacon

Madison C. – The Wish I Was a Hero

Makayla B. – Hero

Malakhi F. – The Two Ninja Heroes

Max M. – The Dog and the Guy Reunite

Nathan T. – The Dragon Eating Man

Nino M. – Triple Smash Attack

Noah B. – No More Bananas!

Paolo D. – The Flying Shoe Monster

Renay W. – The Vacation

Stephen E. – Ninja Doggypants Against Twohead

Zaria W. The War Against Time

It’s Cool to Care

Alcoholics Anonymous – Quierra B., Paige N.

American Legion – Steve S., Jake T., Jas’aun J.

Animal Friends – Savanna Z., Amin M., DaNaya A.
Animal Rescue League – Destiny P., Alexa K.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh – Sarah R., Amyjhnai G., Devlin B.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh – Abby H., Kaylee N.
Bike Pittsburgh – Mark C., Brian D., Jason W., Tamyrek B.

Free Ride – David P., Matt D., Asante C., Joey G.

FurKid Rescue – KaRon H., Ian C.

Hello Bully – Matthew R., Dylan S., William M.
Homeless Children’s Education Fund – Maddie P., Megan S.

Mario Lemieux Foundation – Marva T., Emily G., Hope S.,
Strong Women, Strong Girls - Aaliyah P., Elaina F., Lexi D.
Three Rivers Youth – Michael S., Sadie B., Julia I.
Western Pennsylvania Humane Society – Josh C., Davy B., Dom M.

As part of a 6-week Creative Arts program which focused on storytelling, audio technology and the power of the human voice, Propel Homestead first graders created these 40 original stories and adaptations.  Each student also created an illustrated book to share their story in written form with family and friends.

Kaiya-Rosa Parks

KeVaughn-Bionacles Legend Reborn

Keita-All About Me and My Life

Kyra-The Girl Who Delivers Cookies

Malachi-Danny’s Super Summer Secret

Mea-The Little Girl That Got Locked In a Room

Mekhi-Dragonball Z

Melena-Dogs

Michael-The Dog

Nykeah-About Wolves

Phillip-Spiderman

Ramel-About Money

Rashad-The Dog

Robert-The Little Tinkerbell’s Friend

Savion M-The Basement.

Savion T-The Fireball

Seth-Superman

Tasia-The Girl Who Liked School

Tsai-The Team

Zyaire-The Girl Who Looked In the Mirror

As part of a 6-week Creative Arts program focused on radio broadcasting, Propel Homestead 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 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 examples of these announcements.   They are also scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program.

Alcoholics Anonymous of Pittsburgh - by Jonna O., Inanella L., Da’Von B., Tiara C.

Animal Friends - by Jenna T., Taylor G., Tyonna B.

Animal Rescue League - by Treshaun T., DaeVoen K., Stormy S., Joy B.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh - by Kedeja L., Dashia M., Seroyah W.

Bullying Prevention Institute - by Avonty G.,Alicia M., Dorian M.

CeaseFire PA - by Cameron C., Jasmine C., Jewell B., Shakeema A.

Center for Victims of Violence and Crime - by Darnetta N., Janelle W., Aaron M.

Hello Bully - by Cameron H., Jade S., Tyler H., Malik D.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - by De’Sean R., Jamya C., Unique S.

Stomp Out Bullying - by Aaron D., Dominique H., Micaiah R., Tanyah D.

Three Rivers Youth - by Ranaya F., Laila J., Courtney M., Mekhi W.

The Watson Institute - by Dale A., Isaiah C., Micah S.

These 38 original stories and adaptations were created by Propel McKeesport second graders as part of a 6-week Creative Arts program which focused on storytelling, audio technology and the power of the human voice. These recordings, which are accompanied by handmade illustrated books, are scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program, slbradio.org and neighborhoodvoices.org.

JaVon – My Life

Jersiah – Spy Vs. Spy

Kyaujah  -The Apple Tree

Laney – Ocean Life

Latesha – The Cool Kid

Micah – Princess Jesse

Miranda – The World Of Chocolate

Myron – Jane and The Dragon

Phenon – The Amazing Caterpillar

Rhema – The Princess and The Prince

Roshod – Bananas

Shynia – The Princess That Lies

Sy’Rai – The Zookeeper

Sydney – Jada and Sydney

Tayshaun – The Doom Team

Thaddias – MX Vs. ATV

Ty’jeir – The Sharks Water Is Red

Tyliah – Harriet Tubman

William – Alisa And Her New Pet

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.