In an educational experience that normally features hundreds of elementary students gathered to cheer, sing and celebrate together, this year’s Super Citizen Kickoff Dothan City Students 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.
Libby gets help from the students to coax Mr. Palmer to join them at their virtual kickoff!
Students in multiple grades are participating in the Super Citizen Program. The younger grades are taught by an innovative civic education program starring Mr. Palmer (the hand-puppet host of the “Hands on Liberty” DVD series). Upper elementary grades learn from the original Super Citizen Program kit that features DVD-based lessons, class activities and the emotional, unforgettable “Torch Teams” project-based learning experience. In Torch Teams, students team up, nominate, vote for and, ultimately, honor local heroes from stage at their graduation later this year. They 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 Torch Team heroes in the coming months!
Browse photos in the gallery below >
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- “Only you can keep the ‘U’ in the U.S.A.!, says these 2nd graders in Mrs. Scott’s class from Girard!
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- 2nd graders from Girard in Miss Rucker’s class singing along to our tour anthem!
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- 2nd graders from Mrs. Scott’s class at Girard waving their flags in song!
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- 2nd graders in Ms. Morris’ class at Girard singing our tour anthem!
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- 2nd graders in Ms. Williams’ class at Highlands saying the Pledge of Allegiance before their virtual kickoff!
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- 5th graders at Selma Street in Ms. Stephens class grab a Selfie with Libby!
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- 5th graders from Selma Street in Ms. Stephens class pose for a Selfie with Libby!
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- Aden and Deymi from Ms. Pruitt’s class at Girard Primary lead their class in the Pledge of Allegiance before their Virtual Kickoff!
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- Class Selfie with Libby from Mrs. West’s at Highlands
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- Colton from Mrs. Hurst class at Highlands leads his class in the Pledge of Allegiance before they meet Libby ~ Virtually!
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- Elizabeth, Erin, and Anna Claire lead Mrs. McCart’s class at Highlands in our tour anthem!
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- Faine students in Ms
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- From Highlands Ms. Williams’ Class Selfie with Libby
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- Girard 2nd graders from Mrs. Scott’s class singing our tour anthem!
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- Girard 2nd graders in Miss Rucker’s class singing along to our tour anthem!
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- Girard 2nd graders in Ms Morris’ class singing along to our tour anthem!
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- Girard 2nd graders in Ms. Morris’ class at their Virtual Kickoff!
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- Girard 2nd graders in Ms. Morris’ class celebrating in song!
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- Girard 2nd graders in Ms. Morris’ class singing along to our tour anthem!
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- Girard Primary 2nd graders in Mrs. Scott’s class are watching their kickoff with Libby!
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- Girard students in Miss Rucker’s class get a picture with Libby!
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- Girard students in Ms. Martin’s Class get a Selfie with Libby!
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- Highlands 2nd grade teacher Ms. Williams’ grabs a Selfie with Libby!
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- Highlands 5th graders in Ms. Baxley’s class celebrating with our tour anthem!
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- Miss Rucker’s class from Girard singing our tour anthem
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- Miss Pride from Selma Street gets a Class Selfie with Libby! .
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- Miss Rucker and her students at Girard get a Selfie with Libby!
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- Miss Rucker’s class at Girard at their Virtual Kickoff
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- Miss Rucker’s class at Girard raise their flags in celebration!
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- Miss Rucker’s students from Girard are singing along to our tour anthem.
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- Mr. Perkall’s class from Fyffe at their Virtual Kickoff!
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- Mr. Perkall’s Class from Fyffe Selfie with Libby!
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- Mr. Perkall’s class from Selma Street saying the Pledge of Allegiance before their kickoff.
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- Mrs. McCart from Highlands and her class Selfie with Libby!
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- Mrs. Scott’s class from Girard Primary singing along to our tour anthem
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- Mrs. West’s Class at Highlands are ready for their Virtual Kickoff!
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- Ms. Baxley’s students at Highlands singing along to our tour anthem!
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- Ms. Folmar from Dothan City Schools and her Virtual students get a Selfie with Libby!
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- Ms.Morris’ students at Girard at their Virtual Kickoff!
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- Rylan from Highlands leads Mrs. McCart’s class in the Pledge of Allegiance
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- Selma Street 5th graders in Ms. Stephens class pose for a Selfie with Libby
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- Selma Street students in Mr. Perkall’s class are excited for their kickoff!
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- Selma Street students in Ms Stephens class get a Selfie with Libby!
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- Students from Faine in Ms. Tsukuda’s class get a Selfie with Libby
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- Students in Mrs. McCart’s class at Highlands at their Virtual Kickoff!
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- These 2nd graders at Girard in Ms. Morris’ class sing, “Only you can keep the ‘U’ in the U.S.A.!”
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- These 2nd graders from Girard in Mrs. Scott’s class are enjoying their kickoff!
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- These 2nd graders from Ms. Creech’s class at Selma Street celebrating at their virtual kickoff!
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- These 2nd graders from Ms. Pruitt’s class at Girard Primary at their virtual kickoff!
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- These 2nd graders in Mrs. Scott’s class from Girard Primary are meeting Libby ~ virtually!
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- These 5th graders from Mrs. McCart’s class at Highlands singing along to our tour anthem!
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- These 5th graders from Ms. Baxley’s class at Highlands singing our tour anthem!
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- These 5th graders in Mr. Perkall’s class singing our tour anthem!
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- These students in Ms. Stephens class from Selma Street get a Selfie with Libby!
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- This Super Citizen in Ms. Williams’ class from Highlands stands to lead her class in the Pledge of Allegiance!
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- What a great Class Selfie with Libby and Mrs. Scott’s students at Girard
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- What a great class Selfie with Libby from Mrs. Hurst and her class from Highlands!
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- What a great Class Selfie with Libby from Ms. Pruitt’s class at Girard Primary
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- William from Mrs. Hurst class at Highlands leads his class in our tour anthem!
