KJES Television Daily Newscasts by Jefferson Elementary School Students (Building Network--Channel 73)

Jefferson Elementary School is going to live TV with their morning announcements.  The news staff is comprised of fifth and sixth graders who are the weather forecasters, newscasters, sound operators, and crewmembers.  They rotate through these various roles so that each person participates as both reporter and crewmember.  They typically write and practice the script each morning.  Broadcasters have loads of fun, while learning important skills such as public speaking, interviewing, and teamwork.  During the broadcasts student hope to have many guest appearances by parents and teachers, as well as children from the younger grades.

Resources for Crew Members

Fact Monster - On This Day in History

On This Day in History

Lunch Menu

Today's Birthdays

Weather

Thesaurus.com

Daily Buzzword

Word of the Day

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