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Star Achievers Academy YMCA
Welcome to the June issue of the Star Achievers newsletter. In this month's issue read about the Megabyte Club and their great computer challenge.
Twenty-one fifth graders dare to get Wet and Wild and challenge their scientific discoveries during Intersession.
Last but certainly not least, the Men of Distinction celebrate the year and except the challenge to reach for the summit.
Be on the look out for more details in the days, weeks, and months ahead in the Star Achievers monthly newsletter. |
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| Megabyte Club conquers Computer
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The Megabyte Club from Cooper Elementary attended the 24th Annual Great Computer Challenge 2009 Junior Division on May 16th.
Sponsored by the Consortium for Interactive Instruction, WHRO and Old Dominion University, the Great Computer Challenge offers a competitive opportunity for students in grades K-12 to demonstrate their skills in various computer applications and computer programming, including Graphic Arts, Desktop Publishing, Music Composition, Desktop Presentations, Web Design, Internet Scavenger Hunt, Integrated Applications, Scientific/Non-Business Programming, Visual Basic, CAD, JAVA, and Video Editing. Students in grades 6-12 competed in the senior division Great Computer Challenge in March.
Using creativity and high-tech equipment, more than 600 area students in grades K-5 students participated in contests that tested their computer skills in primary publishing, graphic arts, desktop publishing and desktop presentations.
Four teams from the Megabyte Club, each consisting of three students, participated in the challenge solving problems using Desktop Publishing (Print Shop and Word), Desktop Presentation (PowerPoint), and Graphic Arts (Print Shop and Pixie).
All the teams completed their projects and the second grade team received a ribbon designating Good for their presentation.
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| Cooper Students "challenge" the Wild |
Lead science teacher Shirley Sypolt armed with two extremely qualified and gifted teachers, volunteers and community partners led a group of twenty-two fifth graders at Cooper Elementary through the Spring Intersession Wet 'n Wild project.
The Wet 'n Wild program is an integrated classroom and experiential learning program targeting natural science, environmental science and ecology centered on the natural history of the Chesapeake Bay. The project brings together the expertise of several local partners - Cooper elementary teachers, Virginia Living Museum education staff, Hampton Parks and Recreation Sandy Bottom Nature Center staff, Camp Silver Beach YMCA Environmental Science Center staff, and a NASA astronomer.
 The students incorporated academic skills in math, reading and social studies in a five day hands-on classroom and field learning experience, participated in a four day and three night overnight camp by the Chesapeake Bay and relished the opportunity to be real scientists. The project culminates with a student planned school-wide environmental workshop presentation where project participants demonstrate student learning and understanding of their experience.  |
| Men of Distinction accept the "Challenge" |
The Men of Distinction had their end of the year celebration in May and accepted the challenge to "Reach for the Summit."
Men of Distinction is a cooperative partnership between Cooper Elementary, Star Achievers' Academy YMCA and the community. The central purpose of the Men of Distinction is to help elementary age young men develop a positive sense of self.
The association's motto is "We Become What We Think We Are" and this years group of young men certainly exemplified becoming what they think they are through their behavior, academics and extracurricular participation. A few of their accomplishments include honor roll, taking on leadership roles in school and participating on award winning teams The highlight is one of the gentlemen receiving the Principle's Award given each year by the Principal to the student who embodies what Cooper Elementary represents.
Mr. Andrew Hudson from the Star Achievers Academy YMCA challenged them to continue to reach for the summit. He shared with them a few key items they need to to keep in their. backpacks as they journey up the mountain of success. They are now armed with a backpack of desire, drive, discipline, diligence and determination.
We celebrate with the Men of Distinction for their accomplishments this year and salute them as they continue to reach for the summit. |
"The Great Challenge" is coming!
Coming soon... the Star Achievers Academy YMCA Great Challenge. Be on the lookout for details in the next few issues.
Thank you for your continued support!!
Sincerely,
Star Achievers Academy YMCA | |
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