"Back Off MY Charter School" Video Contest by Jessica Gamble https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox Watch the video link posted below about a video contest we are entering. We are looking for your ideas as we believe we can TOTALLY win this contest. Please post your theme ideas, students, parents, and things that we should discuss that make Imagine Bella such a special place for kids and their families. en-us 2016-09-03 01:59:45 UTC 2016-09-08 02:07:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Moderncam.png Fiore brian_fiore1 https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121492228 We do such a good job collecting testimonials from families, students, and staff through our surveys. It would seem like a natural step to collect short clips of present and former students and their families tell our story. ]]> 2016-09-04 16:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121492228 Myers sarah_myers1 https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121609065 Since this is looking for a fairly short video, I think we would either use 1 song or a mash-up of a few songs that reflect the spirit of Imagine Bella. A slideshow of pictures, videos, overlayed with quotes from parents, quick testimonial snippets of parents and students talking about their experience. I know we already have a lot of pictures from events over the past few years. We would need to confirm photo release for any students we see clearly, but there are so many pictures to choose from it won't be that hard in my opinion if a photo has to be cut. 

One of my song nominations: My House (Kidz Bop Version available)

"Welcome to my house
Play that music too loud"

Can't you see the parents and kids walking in all smiles? The house dance party? Carpool Karaoke?]]> 2016-09-05 14:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121609065 Sraj meghan_sraj https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121611515 I agree with what everyone has said so far to focus on the families, students and staff testimonials as well as the spirit. To add on I think we need to somehow showcase the character focus of Imagine.  I think it would be a good touch to have the red carpet appear in the video]]> 2016-09-05 15:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121611515 I agree with everything already said. We definitely need to find key families to give testimonials, such as Mr. Miller and Mrs. Beckham. Maybe contact some of the students that graduated last year that were at Bella since the beginning and see what they have to say. As for how to actually do it, I have no clue, something to show our family atmosphere, our character focus and fun! mia_hall1 https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121614592 2016-09-05 16:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121614592 I can mix music or choreograph something to mix with the video, pictures, and testimonials... almost like a music video.  If we are to win, it would involve more than a traditional video.  I kind of foresee a lot of schools submitting "safe" material.  I like the idea of Mr. Miller and Mrs. Beckman as well. robert_ford https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121618703 2016-09-05 17:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121618703 gina_salone https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121620344 I think it is important to share some of the data in a creative way that shows the improvement in scores we have made. ]]> 2016-09-05 17:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121620344 sarah_karlovec https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121635524 I think it's important to showcase the "extras" that Bella has to offer. People are amazed when I tell them we have a separate art, PE, and dance teacher. There are plenty of public schools that have classroom teachers doing all of the specials. ]]> 2016-09-05 21:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121635524 I agree with everyone else, too.  We need to showcase a few choice families and students and follow them around for a day to show what we have to offer.  When I tell other people that we have a dance studio they go really?? WOW!! We need to show all the computer programs that are used to improve and monitor student academic growth.  Discuss the importance of house families and Friday clubs.  We have a family atmosphere here that we share with not just the students and staff, but with the parents/guardians.  We should video tape our icebreakers that we did with staff and then tape a classroom doing the same thing.  We need the kindergarten clap out!! And number rolls!! steven_kobelka https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121643511 2016-09-05 23:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121643511 monica_davis1 https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121645566 I agree that parent testimonials would be important. I think we should showcase parents like Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Abdul-Wali who started as parents, but then became part of the staff, because they see both sides. They have kept their kids here, and their kids show growth.]]> 2016-09-05 23:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121645566 I think it is important to get the voices of our students, families, staff, and even the community in the video. Every year every grade does a service learning project and it would be interesting to see what those influenced have to say. 5/6 did the post odic and rehab center in the past two years, so we could start with getting their feedback on our impact in the community and appreciating those who serve us. DANCE VIDEO! Who else offers dance and has such wonderful art and gym teachers? We should put part of a performance in the video, art work, and dedicated students striving for success in gym. Morning meeting is extremely important, as well as Kind Jars. I have my students say the Kind pledge everyday. We could also throw in footage from the circus!  Something to outline our shared values and character ed task forces is a must. && Something I think is really special about Bella is the culture that is built between the staff members. I've never been in a school where the staff members are so close, joke around, and support each other to the extent that we do. A great school starts with great teachers that have visions for success, and that's exactly what we have!  mary_figueroa https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121852213 2016-09-06 16:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121852213 kyle_leuszler https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121854546 How do we fit all of this into under 3 minutes? I don't think we're allowed to edit - I'll have to check the rubric and rules again. It said to take the video on a cellphone or tablet. 

Maybe we can combine all of these crazy ideas... Mr. Dutt suggested getting a bus for Carpool Karaoke. What if as we boarded the bus we said why John Oliver should back off our charter school. We could include some students and parents and do carpool Karaoke with them on the bus. ]]> 2016-09-06 16:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121854546 maria_cuda1 https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121887351 I like the idea of using parents and students for testimonials. We definitely should highlight the extra things we offer, like art, dance, pe, and clubs. We have so many great things that happen at this school that don't happen in the Cleveland Public Schools. The service projects are something to showcase, as well as our awesome learning gains!]]> 2016-09-06 17:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121887351 I think that we should start the video with the rock star red carpet. One student should start a tour of the school and pass off the tour to different students and parents. Don't talk about what we do, let them see us doing it. A picture is worth a thousand words.  elizabeth_heston https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121976478 2016-09-07 00:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/121976478 kelly_westfall https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/122164550 I like the idea of involving the families and community! What do the families have to say about their experience with us as well as the community! If you like the carpool karaoke then try to use the comments from families and community in the skit before the song starts!]]> 2016-09-07 15:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/122164550 Involving all the amazing people who make our school so special is definitely needed to make our video win. All those lip sync videos that go viral when the kids go from room to room would be fun way to show off our school, and we can create new lyrics about Bella to fit in the songs. I agree we should include all the extras we have at our school, also including our data and the gain we have made would be important too. We have a creative staff, and with the help of our students and families we could make an awesome video. brittney_grimes https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/122196564 2016-09-07 17:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/122196564 maryjo_gortz https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/122308615 O]]> 2016-09-08 02:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/122308615 maryjo_gortz https://padlet.com/jessica_gamble1/y1ir5ppqu6ox/wish/122308619 OK ....it's late and I might be a little "slap happy"....but I was thinking about the opening  of" The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" where Will Smith talks about why his Mom made him leave his hometown for a better environment.  Maybe we could do a rap along those lines...going from public to "Bella".


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