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Pittsburgh Phillips K-5: A Celebration of our Herb Garden

slbradio — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:43:29 +0000

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.

Adam – Chili Pepper

Ajanae – Mint Chocolate

Alex – Basil

Alexander – Sage

Bella – Various

Catherine – Sage

Colin – Sage

Daija – Strawberries

Dashawn – Basil

Iyonna – Mint Chocolate

Janya – Sweet Basil

John – Mint Chocolate

Kendall – Strawberries

Maggie – Sweet Basil

Makala – Mint

Nikolas – Basil

Noah – Mint Chocolate

Olivia – Strawberries

Taheerah – Basil & Strawberries

Tanise – Sweet Basil

Tresean – Mint Chocolate

Victoria – Sweet Basil

University Prep: The New Generation

slbradio — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:35:48 +0000

Students in the Digital Storytelling class at University Prep created and designed a radio series called “The New Generation.” Through these pieces, students sought to discover and share new information regarding their interests.

A Day in the Life of a College Student
Created by: Breona, Hussein and Chazz
interviewing Kayla Bowyer, student at Carlow University

Moody Music: How Music Affects Moods
Created by: Alonae, Rashaud, Bruce and Eddie
interviewing Gretchen Benner, Music Therapist at UPMC Mercy

Why College?
Created by: Deonte, Tyia and Shadaha
interviewing Larry Berger, Executive Director of SLB Radio Productions

Manchester Academic Charter School Graduation 2011

slbradio — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:06:56 +0000

SLB helps 8th graders prepare audio essays on their reflections as they leave Manchester Academic Charter School in a project funded by the Dominion Foundation.

Ajanae

Alexandra

Asia

Britney

Chayce

Deontae

Myquandre

Imani

Richard

Jzahlee

Tamiya

Larry

Quincy

Traviseena

Tylisha

Ravyn

Shayonna

The North Side Songs Project: Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8

slbradio — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:14:43 +0000

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Nearly 100 third, fourth and fifth grade students at Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 participated in this innovative project celebrating neighborhood history through music and art.

This project was funded in part with generous support from The Grable Foundation as a part of the Charm Bracelet Project Fund.

All performances and recordings presented on this CD are for educational purposes only and were created for limited distribution on a non-profit basis.

Lyrics to all songs are available here: The North Side Songs Project – Lyrics.

3rd Grade

Clan Chants:

(Original lyrics & melody)

Bear Clan Chant

Eagle Clan Chant

Turtle Clan Chant

Wolf Clan Chant

Songs:

The Seneca Canoe Song: Kyo Waji Nayo

Turtle Island

(Lyrics by students; melody based on a traditional flute song)

4th Grade

Old Allegheny

(Lyrics by students; sung to melody of Stephen Foster’s “Oh, Susanna”)

Watch Them Grow

(Lyrics by students; melody based on Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Here We Go”)

5th Grade

Pittsburgh Town

(Woody Guthrie)

Pollution Blues

(Lyrics by students; melody based on traditional 12-bar blues)

North Side Songs was facilitated by Sense of Place Learning, LLC and SLB Radio Productions, Inc..

Special thanks to the children, teachers and staff of Pittsburgh Manchester K-8, including Ms. Cherry (principal) and Ms. Terlecki, Mr. Skelton and Ms. Washington (teachers).

Shaler Area High School-High School Experiences

slbradio — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:32:04 +0000

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Seniors at Shaler Area High School discuss their educational experiences as they prepare to move on to college life.

Alexa

Annie

Ben

Ben K

Caree

Claire

Dan

Erin

Daniel

Dina

Emily

Lauren

Gregory

Matt

Katie

Kaylyn

Krystal

Natalie

Pete

Rachel

Ray

Sara

Sean

Tom

Mapletown Jr/Sr High School – Stories about rural life

slbradio — Thu, 05 May 2011 04:46:12 +0000

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Students age 13-15 at Mapletown Jr/Sr High School share stories about rural life, reputations, school, drugs, nature and stereotypes.

Abby – Stereotypes

Adam – Moving to a New School

Ben – I Love Basketball

Brandon – Rural Life

Brook – Mapletown is Great

Cassie – Getting My Black Belt

Danielle – Mapletown vs. City Schools

Dariona – My Town and Family

Donnie – Mapletown

Emily – Mapletown Stigma

Gabby – Mapletown Stigma

Jake – Car Accident

Kameron – Dirt Biking

Kennedy – Moving to a New School

Marissa – Mapletown Stigma

Matthew – My Family Adventures

Montana – New Family

Rachael – Mapletown Reputation

Ryan – Thanksgiving

Sam – Moving to Green County

Sara – Baby Brother Blake

Shania – My Bucket List

Tekelia – Moving to a New School

Tiffany – My Inspirational Concert

Brownsville area School Disctrict – The Gateway Program – Bullying

slbradio — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:02:22 +0000

Nine students from Brownsville area school district’s Cardale Elementary and Central Elementary share thoughts on bullying and their experiences in The Gateway Program; an advanced learning class.

Bullying

Colton

Delaney

Evan

Jacob

Jaden

Leah

Megan

Tyler

Zach

The Gateway Program

Colton

Delaney

Evan

Jacob

Jaden

Leah

Megan

Tyler

Zach

Pittsburgh Faison K-8 & PPC: The Parks and Eco-Stewardship

slbradio — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:59:52 +0000

“What I Like About the Parks”

40 Students ages 6-9 from Pittsburgh Faison K-8, with guidance from SLB, HearMe and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, share their thoughts and feelings about their park. Stories range from why the park is so fun, building bird houses, planting seeds, what they would do to change or improve the park, and even bugs!

Amari – Making Seed Balls

Amirria – The Park Is So Fun

Brianna – Seed Balls

Camiron – We Go To Frick Park

Christian – Building Bird Nests

Constance – Building Bird & Squirrel Nests

Damon – Squirrel House

Demahni – The Woodpeckers

Deshae – Frick Park Is Awesome

Deshawn – Birdfeeders

Irieyona – I Want To Change The Park Into A School

Jahlil – I Like Bugs and Stuff

Jaimer – Habitats

Jalaya – Better Bird Feeders

Jamir – Gotta Keep The Parks Clean

Kendrick – Bird House Furnishings

Laila – Animal Homes

Lamya – I Love Frick Park So Bad

Latonya – Planting Plants

Latoya – Planting Seeds

Marcel – Seed Balls

Marchet – How To Make Bird Food

Omiri – Bird Feeders

Paris – I Love Bugs and Insects

Raniya – Animals Need a Place To Live

Raniya – I Would Put Swings In The Park

Rashee – Feeding Birds

Raysean – I Love The Birds

Ricardo – The Meadow Is Fun

Shaniyah – Making Bird Food

Shyikier – Made a Bird Feeder

Taliah – Putting Things On Brushes

Tarrell – Feeding And Housing Birds

Tationna – I Saw Birds

Tiana – Feeding Birds

Tiante – Black and Organge Bugs

Tine – Making A Bird House

Trevon – Seen Birds

Tyree – Playing In Flowers

Zahara – Loves Throwing Seed Balls

Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8 – North Side Songs – My Favorite Things

slbradio — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:05:43 +0000

Students in the 4th grade class at Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8 spent a class learning about microphones and recording as part of the North Side Songs project. As an introductory activity they recorded these short personal bios containing a few of their favorite things.

Anthony

Brandon

Cellou

Cheryl

Dayonna

Eric

Ernest

Jahli

Jermain

Kieleah

Michael

Nyasia

Premier

Quelon

Rondale

Tamaya

Teonna

Zion

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Pittsburgh Linden K-5 – Role Models

slbradio — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:25:25 +0000

Students at Pittsburgh Linden K-5 ages 8 to 10 share stories about their role models, experiences with them, what they’ve learned from them, and how role models have inspired and helped to shape who they are and will be.

Amya

Jakobi

Kyra

Kyra 9

Kyra 10

Lexis

London

Louise

Mikayla