In an educational experience that normally features hundreds of elementary students gathered to cheer, sing and celebrate together, this year’s Super Citizen Kickoff Talladega County Schools 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 Liberty™ leads a “U! S! A!” chant to coax Mr. Palmer out of hiding to introducing him to students. Both characters will teach students about civics, character, financial literacy, careers and more during the program.
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!
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- BB Comer virtual teacher Ms. Harbin and her students singing our tour anthem.
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- 2nd graders in Ms. Jackon’s class at BB Comer help Libby bring out Mr. Palmer!
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- 2nd graders in Ms. Jackson’s class at BB Comer listen to a messge from Governor Ivey.
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- AH Watwood student from Ms. Stewart’s class takes a selfie with Libby.
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- AH Watwood student in Ms. Stewarts class gets a selfie with Libby.
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- BB Comer students in Ms. McDaniel’s class singing our tour anthem.
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- BB Comer students in Ms. McDaniel’s class singing our tour anthem.
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- BBComer virtual students of Ms. Harbin class selfie with Libby.
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- Class selfie with Libby and BB Comer Ms. Harbin’s virtual students.
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- Great selfie with Libby from Ms. Stewart’s class from AH Watwood.
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- Jaxon & Wylloh from Ms. Jackson’s class at BB Comer lead their class in our tour anthem.
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- Jevin from Ms. McDaniel’s class leading his class in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Kamyia in Ms. McDaniel’s class at BB Comer leading class in our tour anthem.
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- Ms. McDaniel and her students class selfie with Libby.
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- Ms. Moore from Fayetteville selfie with Libby.
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- Ms. Jackson’s students at BB Comer get a selfie with Libby.
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- Ms. Jackson’s students at BB Comer watching Libby at their Virtual Kickoff.
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- Ms. McDaniel’s students from BB Comer singing our tour anthem.
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- Ms. McDaniels’ at BB Comer Gold Team student – Codi leads the class in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Ms. McDaniels’ at BB Comer Gold Team student Zacharya leading her class in our tour anthem.
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- Ms. McDaniels’ at BB Comer Gold Team students are singing our tour anthem.
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- Ms. McDaniels’ at BB Comer Gold Team students class selfie with Libby.
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- Ms. McDaniels’ at BB Comer Gold Team students listening to a message from Governor Ivey.
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- Ms. McDaniels’ at BB Comer Gold Team students shout U.S.A.!
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- Ms. McDaniels’ at BB Comer Gold Team students showing off their crowns and flags.
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- Ms. McDaniels’ at BB Comer Gold Team students singing and doing the motions for our tour anthem.
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- Ms. McDaniels’ at BB Comer Gold Team students singing loud and proud!
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- Ms. McDaniels’ at BB Comer Gold Team students singing our tour anthem.
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- Ms. Stewart at AH Watwood Class Selfie with Libby.
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- Ms. Stewarts student selfie with Libby.
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- “Only You!” says students in Ms. McDaniels class at BB Comer.
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- Student from Ms. Stewart’s class at AH Watwood leading his class in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Students from Ms. McDaniels class at BB Comer singing and doing the motions to our tour anthem.
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- Students in Ms. Jackson’s class at BB Comer singing our tour anthem.
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- Students in Ms. Jackson’s class at BB Comer watching the kickoff.
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- Students in Ms. McDaniels class from BB Comer singing our tour anthem.
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- Students in Ms. Stewart’s class at AH Watwood singing our tour anthem.
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- Students in Ms. Watwood’s class from AH Watwood singing our tour anthem.
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- Students of BB Comer Ms. Harbin’s class selfie with Libby.
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- These 2nd graders in Ms. Jackson’s class at BB Comer are learning about how to honor a Helping Hands Hero.
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- These students in Ms. McDaniel’s class at BB Comer are singing our tour anthem.
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- This student gets a selfie with Libby from Ms. Stewart’s class from AH Watwood.
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- This student in Ms. Stewart’s class at AH Watwood is showing off her flag!
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- Virtual students of BB Comer in Ms. Harbins’ class singing our tour anthem.
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- Virtual teacher Ms. Harbin at BB Comer students singing tour anthem!
