In an educational experience that normally features hundreds of students gathered to cheer, sing and celebrate together, this year’s Super Citizen Kickoff at Arab Primary is happening a little differently due to COVID-19. A new video-led “virtual kickoff” is delivering engagement and enthusiasm to help schools teach civics, character, history, financial literacy and careers whether students watch inside smaller classrooms or in the safety of their own homes.
Libby Liberty™, seen here discussing her “patina,” brings history to life and introduces students to their important roles as citizens.
Libby Liberty™, the Statue of Liberty character who normally arrives in auditoriums to bring history to life on stage, now jumps off the screen to introduce students to the 10-week program they’re beginning. Students (and parents) hear from the Liberty Learning Foundation Education Team, they are introduced to the COMMUNITY of sponsors who care enough to keep the program free of charge, and they are guided on a journey that reminds them why their roles as Super Citizens are so important in America’s future.
Students are also being introduced to the man who will give them a “hand” with lessons back in their classrooms. As Libby winds down, she hands the screen over to Mr. Palmer, a brash and brilliant hand-character who leads students in DVD-based lessons in civics, character, financial literacy and our Great American Story.
The Super Citizen experience includes today’s kickoff event, immersive learning and community service projects and will culminate with a graduation celebration that encourages students to honor everyday heroes (“Helping Hands heroes” in their communities. They will learn that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero.”
These crucial lessons are being taught thanks to funding from sponsors who understand that these lessons must be taught despite school budget cuts–and especially in these times where civic duty, voting, and character issues are so important. Students finished the virtual event singing along to the program’s signature song, “YOU in the U.S.A.”
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If schools and students were able to contribute photos from their virtual event, see them in the gallery below. And stay tuned for stories and photos from program Celebration and “Helping Hands” heroes in the coming months!
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- Hunter and Andrew in Ms. Hudson’s class lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance
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- Mrs Gilliand’s students singing our tour anthem!
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- Mrs. Gilliand and her students Selfie with Libby!
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- Mrs. Gilliand’s students take a picture with Libby!
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- Mrs. Moss’ class selfie with Libby!
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- Mrs. Stephenson’s Class Selfie with Libby!
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- Mrs. Stephenson’s class waving their flags in excitement for the kickoff!
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- Mrs. Stephenson’s students learning from Libby at their Virtual Kickoff!
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- Mrs. Stephenson’s students showing off their crowns and flags!
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- Mrs. Stephenson’s students singing our tour anthem!
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- Ms Hudson’s students are doing the motions and singing along our tour anthem!
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- Ms Kinney’s Class Selfie with Libby!
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- Ms. Holland’s class selfie
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- Ms. Holland’s students are celebrating in song!
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- Ms. Holland’s students close their eyes and imagine what it was like coming to America by ship and seeing the Statue of Liberty for the first time
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- Ms. Holland’s students say, Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- Ms. Hudson’s class are singing along to our tour anthem!
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- Ms. Kinney’s class waving their flags and singing our tour anthem!
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- Ms. Kinney’s students celebrating in song!
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- Ms. Kinney’s students hear a message from Governor Kay Ivey
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- Ms. Kinney’s students singing along to our tour anthem
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- Nevaeh, Eva, & Ryleigh help Libby lead everyone in our tour anthem
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A., shouts these students in Ms. Hudson’s class!
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- Students from Mrs. Moss’ class singing our tour anthem!
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- Students in Ms. Hudson’s class will singing our tour anthem
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- Students in Ms. Kinney’s class singing along and doing the motions to our tour anthem
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- Students in Ms. Kinney’s class taking the Plege of Allegience before they meet Libby at their Virtual Kickoff!
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- The students close their eyes to imagine they are on a long, hard journey
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- These students from Mrs. Stephenson’s class lead their class in the Pledge of Allegiance
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- These students in Mrs. Gilliands class singing along to our tour anthem!
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- These students in Mrs. Stephenson’s class are excited to meet Libby!
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- These students in Mrs. Stephenson’s class are ready to kickoff!
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- These students in Ms. Holland’s class singing along to our tour anthem!
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- These students in Ms. Kinney’s class are celebrating in song!
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- These students in Ms. Kinney’s class waving their flags in song!
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- These young ladies in Mrs Gilliand’s class get a selfie with Libby!
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- These young men in Ms. Gilliand’s class get a Selfie with Libby!
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- This student in Ms. Holland’s class is singing along to our celebration
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- This student in Ms. Holland’s class is singing along to our tour anthem!
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- This student in Ms. Hudson’s class is shouting out U.S.A. while singing our tour anthem!
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- This Super Citizen in Ms. Holland’s class is singing along and doing the motions to our tour anthem!
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- U.S.A.! says, Ms. Holland’s students!
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- What a great class Selfie with Libby Ms. Hudson’s class grabbed!