Welcome to the Lee’s Summit West Journalism Parents Group

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

2. Journalism Parents Group Board • Nina Noe - President • Cheryl Nash – Vice President • Stacey Turner - Secretary • Dan Blegen - Treasurer • Star Cipolla - Fundraising • Tanya Dodge – Flocking Chair • Sheryl Fender – Broadcasting Liaison • Mary Nelson – Video Tech Liaison • Brian Campbell – Summit Lakes Liaison • Becky Culbertson – Holiday Mart • Janet Dempski – Holiday Mart • Terry Bernetti – Holiday Mart • Lauren Dobson – Holiday Mart • Bri Tierney – Holiday Mart • Open – Newspaper Liaison • Open – Yearbook Liaison Journalism Staff • Karrie Smythia – Broadcasting & Video Tech • Carol Ullery – Titan Scroll Newspaper • Alisa Casady – Epic Yearbook Introductions

3. Founded in 2006 • In 2011 - 2012 • over 200 students enrolled in journalism classes • JPG provided four $500 scholarships • JPG provided $3,000 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 JPG History

4. JPG provided $3,000 ($14.49 per student) for equipment funding/teacher wish list in 2012 • Fireproof safe for storage • 15 voice recorders • 42 inch flat screen TV • New cameras, tripods and microphones 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. Volunteer your time/share a talent • Sign up to work a fundraiser • Banquet Volunteer • Volunteer on a committee • Purchase a Patron Car Decal • Fill open board positions: Newspaper and Yearbook Liaisons • Support programs and events • Advertise in publications • Buy a subscription to Titan Scroll • Supply food for a work night How to Be Involved

11. Fundraiser Nights (Papa Murphy’s) • Border War T-shirt Sales • Hy-Vee Coupon Books • Patron Car Decals • Football/Basketball Games • Selling Titan Spirit Items (perk! Free admission to games) • Journalism Apparel Sales • Holiday Mart – Terry Bernetti • Flamingo Flocking – Tanya Dodge FundraisingChair Star Cipolla

12. ScholarshipsChair Sheryl Fender Four $500 Scholarships are given. Selected by Committee Application Process

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

14. Thank you for attending!