Programs
Academic Team
Coach: Marla Bryant
The Academic Team usually consists of 16-18 students. To be a member of the team you must be a 4th or 5th grader, be willing to learn, listen and get along with others. Students must maintain A-B Honor Roll status. Students that are chosen also need to be quick with buzzing in for Quick Recall.
Members are chosen by students trying out for the team. Students are made aware of the try out date and take written assessments and do a round of Quick Recall. The coach then evaluates the results and chooses the team. We work together as one big team.
The Academic Team is made up of three parts: Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving and Written Assessment. Students can play in one, two or all three areas.
Quick Recall is much like Jeopardy. Two teams of four students are asked a question. You must buzz in to answer. The team that gets the question right gets the opportunity to answer the next question first.
Future Problem Solving is where a team of 4 students work together to solve a problem set in the future. Students learn the 6 step process in order to fully answer the future scene.
Written Assessment is broken down into the following areas: Math, Arts and Humanities, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, and Composition. These assessments are multiple choice with an open response at the end. Composition is where students are given a topic and write a short essay about it.
Advanced Art
Teacher: Elaine Clark
Advanced Art class is designed for selected students who demonstrate talent in the visual arts. These students independently produce artwork of high quality craftsmanship and creative thought. Advanced Art students easily comprehend and apply the art concepts taught in art class and show a genuine interest in the visual arts. The intent is to provide visually talented 4th and 5th grade students with more individual art instruction and opportunities that he or she will not experience in a regular art class.
Students are selected by Ms. Clark. She observes work habits, comprehension of concepts, talent and interest in the fine arts and chooses students who will greatly benefit from an extra art class. This class meets most Wednesdays at 2:00.
Children's All State Chorus
Coordinator: Meredith Lewis
Each year, advanced vocal students are encouraged to audition for the KY All State Children’s Chorus held in Louisville in February. Two hundred students from across the state are auditioned (by tape) and accepted into the chorus.
Once accepted, students practice at their school, memorizing their music, and then go to Louisville for 2 days. This is an overnight stay at the Galt House (where rehearsals are conducted) ending with a concert in the KY Center for the Arts.
Saffell Street Players
Coach: Teresa Miller
Saffell Street Players is a drama club for 1st--5th graders. Third and fifth grades will do a program on the 2nd weekend of May. First and second grades meet from Oct-Dec. Third, fourth and fifth will meet Jan-May with a program.
Star Patrol
Coordinator: Angela Brown
The duties of the Star Patrol are to ensure the safety of all the students at Saffell Street Elementary. Student’s who are interested in being a participant submit an application to the Star Patrol Coordinator, with prior approval from the student’s current and previous year’s teacher. The student must write a paragraph explaining why they want to be a star patrol member and why safety is important to our school. Criteria for selection include the following:
· Students must model appropriate behavior across all school settings
· Students chose to be responsible (homework, and daily work is completed, not referrals, etc)
· Students are able to work in a team situation successfully
· Students are self-directed and assertive, with a positive attitude
· Students must maintain a “C” average or above
· Students must be able to follow adult and Captains requests.
Upon completion of application the determination of finalists for Star Patrol is based upon the above criteria by a committee of Saffell Street Staff.
Saffell Singers
Coordinator: Meredith Lewis
Saffell Singers is a group of 4th & 5th Grade Students who audition and are selected to participate in the Group. This choir is comprised of 60 students who rehearse after school under the direction of Mrs. Meredith, Saffell’s Music teacher. Saffell Singers began at Saffell Street 7 years ago under the direction of Cheryl Gibbons. These students perform both at Saffell Street and within our community at the Senior Citizens Christmas Celebration. They will be performing a Musical Celebration “Letter’s To Santa” this year for both the school and community performances. Saffell Singers auditions students in May for the upcoming school year. They rehearse and perform during the months of August through December. This group gives students an opportunity to sing a variety of music styles while learning basic singing techniques, learning to sing harmony and the overall experience of singing in a choir.
STLP
Coordinator: Elaine Clark
The Student Technology Leadership Program is a program designed to advance individual capabilities, motivate and create leadership opportunities for students through the use of technology. In the past STLP projects have included computer animation, short film making, digital art and website design. Candidates must fill out an application and receive teacher recommendations. This program meets most Tuesdays at 2:00 and occasionally after school on Tuesdays. Ms. Clark will only consider students who are recommended and meet the following criteria:
Fourth or fifth grade student
Strong interest in technology
Responsible / reliable character
Positive / respectful attitude
Enthusiastic to learn and lead
Problem solver
Available after school on Tuesdays (no prior commitments)
Have reliable and PROMPT transportation home after a meeting
Permitted to use internet and possibly e-mail (signed Acceptable Use Policy on file)
Permitted to be photographed and or filmed for STLP project purposes
