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Welcome to the Lee’s Summit West Journalism Parents Group

Welcome to the Lee’s Summit West Journalism Parents Group. Journalism Parents Group Board Nina Noe - President Open- Vice President Stacey Turner - Secretary Dan Blegen - Treasurer Star Cipolla - Fundraising Tanya Dodge – Advanced Broadcasting Liaison

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Welcome to the Lee’s Summit West Journalism Parents Group

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  1. Welcome to the Lee’s Summit West Journalism Parents Group

  2. Journalism Parents Group Board • Nina Noe - President • Open- Vice President • Stacey Turner - Secretary • Dan Blegen - Treasurer • Star Cipolla - Fundraising • Tanya Dodge – Advanced Broadcasting Liaison • Jacque Ross-Intro Broadcasting Liaison • Open– Video Tech Liaison • Brian Campbell – Summit Lakes Liaison • Karen Johnson– Holiday Mart Vendors • Open-Holiday Mart Vendors • Janet Dempski – Holiday Mart Silent Auction and Communications • Open – Newspaper Liaison • Open – Yearbook Liaison • Open-Scholarship Committee Chair • Open-Duck Flocking Chair Journalism Staff • Karrie Smythia – Broadcasting & Video Tech • Carol Ullery – Titan Scroll Newspaper • AshlinOwensby– Epic Yearbook Introductions

  3. Founded in 2006 • In 2012 - 2013 • over 200 students enrolled in journalism classes • JPG provided three $500 scholarships • JPG provided $3,500 for equipment funding/teacher wish list • JPG provides support for work nights with food and refreshments, assists with banquets, homecoming float and fundraising • JPG is social! Facebook Page facebook.com/lswjournalism • Lswestonline.com is our Journalism web site • LSW Journalism also has a Facebook, Twitter, Instragram and Pinterest JPG History

  4. JPG provided $3,500 for equipment funding/teacher wish list in 2012 • Canon Rebel T3i Camera • 2 Camera Lens • Ink for printing proofs • 2 Cameras for Broadcasting • Tripods • Microphones • Provided Senior Graduation Gifts Student Testimonials JPG Program Funding

  5. Financial ReportDan Blegen

  6. “Students who work on their high school newspapers, yearbooks, television programs earn higher grade point averages, score better on the ACT college entrance exam and demonstrate better writing and grammar skills in college compared with those students who do not have those journalism experiences.” Newspaper Association of America Foundation • Higher overall grade point average • ACT composite score • ACT English score • College freshman English • College freshman grade point average Important Journalism Facts

  7. Alumni Students Video Testimonials

  8. A student’s educational experience is enhanced when a parent figure is involved. • When parents are involved in their student’s education they do better and go farther in school. • A home environment that supports learning is more important to student success than income, education level or cultural background. • Some of the results of parental involvement include student achievement, reduced absenteeism and improved behavior. • One area to aid in this positive approach is to become involved in your student’s parent organization. • Parents are the most important partner in a student’s education and school’s and families can reap large dividends by utilizing this support. Parent Involvement, the Key to Student Success NEA – National Education Association

  9. “Like” us on Facebook: facebook.com/lswjournalism • Visit Journalism’s website often: lswestonline.com • Make sure you are receiving your liaison emails • Sign Up for RED Alerts • Go to lswhs.leesummit.k12.mo.us and click on the RED Alert banner. • Sign in as a parent and enter your phone number and date of birth. • Select alerts under Clubs & Activities. • Check either Newspaper Titan Scroll, Broadcast Journalism or Yearbook. • Click SAVE. How to Stay Informed

  10. Fundraiser Nights (Papa Murphy’s) • Border War/Homecoming T-shirt Sales • Hy-Vee Coupon Books • Hy-Vee 10% Weekend Sales • Patron Car Decals • Football/Basketball Games • Selling Titan Spirit Items (perk! Free admission to games) • Journalism Apparel Sales-10th Anniversary! • Holiday Mart • Flamingo/Duck Flocking FundraisingChair Star Cipolla

  11. ScholarshipsLooking for a Chair for this committee and parents to read scholarship applications 3-4 $500 Scholarships are given. Selected by Committee Application Process

  12. Date: Saturday, Dec 7th, 2013 at LSW Commons Area • Time: 9am-4pm • Over 80 vendors! • Free Admission! • Need volunteers for set up the night before and also to work the day of the event. • Student Volunteers as well ! Holiday Mart-3rd Annual!

  13. Work NightsNina Noe Work Nights for each program One of our most important forms of support Signup Sheet for Work Nights

  14. JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Boston, MA : November 13-17, 2013 • DUTV- Springfield, MO: Nov 1-2, 2013 • STN Nationals-March 18, 2014 Journalism Convention Dates

  15. Thank you for attending!

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