Check out tonight's Action News!
http://6abc.com/society/video-young-musicians-play-action-news-theme-song/142805/
Thursday, June 26, 2014
There Goes that Action News Van...
With only 9 days to learn and practice the music, students performed an amazing concert today. Upbeat Strings participants nailed Al Ham's "Move Closer to Your World" and the Action News Van was there--tune in to WPVI Channel 6--we are not sure when it will air.
About 73 students in grades 3 to 6 participated in orchestra camp with today as the final day. With an emphasis on fun, this year students performed several familiar television theme songs including theme music from Batman, The Simpsons, West Wing, Pink Panther, and Al Ham’s “Move Closer to Your World”— the Channel 6 (WPVI) Action News theme!
About 73 students in grades 3 to 6 participated in orchestra camp with today as the final day. With an emphasis on fun, this year students performed several familiar television theme songs including theme music from Batman, The Simpsons, West Wing, Pink Panther, and Al Ham’s “Move Closer to Your World”— the Channel 6 (WPVI) Action News theme!
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Action News features Orchestra Camp Students this morning!
Owen J. Roberts Orchestra Camp students were part of what the region woke up to this morning as they played "Move Closer to Your World", the WPVI 6ABC Action News theme song!
http://6abc.com/education/video-students-play-action-news-theme-song/138794/
http://vimeo.com/98943238
http://6abc.com/education/video-students-play-action-news-theme-song/138794/
http://vimeo.com/98943238
STUDENTS “MOVE CLOSER TO YOUR WORLD”
Playing music that is meaningful to
them!
POTTSTOWN,
PA—Catch talented kid’s playing the
Action News theme song on June 26, 881 Ridge Rd, Pottstown. It’s the song so
many in the region wake to each day and this summer Owen J. Roberts elementary
students are having fun belting it out on sections of strings, brass and
percussion. About 73 students in grades 3 to 6 are fine tuning their instrumental
skills at summer orchestra camp this week and next. With an emphasis on fun,
this year students are engaged in familiar television theme songs. Students
will play theme music from Batman, The Simpsons, West Wing, Pink Panther, and
Al Ham’s “Move Closer to Your World”— the Channel 6 (WPVI) Action News theme!
The final show is at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Digital Revolution
Check out what teachers are saying about Tech Academy:
It has been said we are living in the age of the Digital Revolution. Technology is making sweeping changes on the way people across the world live, work, play and learn!
This week, Owen J. Roberts teachers have been engaged in Tech Academy and have been prompted to consider how digital tools may enhance teaching and learning.
It has been said we are living in the age of the Digital Revolution. Technology is making sweeping changes on the way people across the world live, work, play and learn!
This week, Owen J. Roberts teachers have been engaged in Tech Academy and have been prompted to consider how digital tools may enhance teaching and learning.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Tech Academy
Nearly 275 people are involved in Tech Academy this week at Owen J. Roberts. Teachers are engaging in professional development that will assist in integrating technology into teaching and learning. The Academy, an approved graduate course through Neumann University, was in the planning stages for nearly a year. Teachers report being enthusiastic about Tech Academy because they were able to tailor their learning by choosing which courses they attended. It was also refreshing to busy educators, and somewhat different than professional development during the school year, because teachers had quality time to digest and practice new knowledge acquired during Tech Academy.
At least fourteen courses for OJR teachers were offered as part of Tech Academy including e-books, hybrid learning, interactive white board, ipad, digital collaborative, schoology, STEM, survey tools, and Desire 2 Learn. Desire 2 Learn (D2L) will be introduced at the secondary level so that students have full access to teaching and learning tools 24/7. D2L is used by many major colleges and universities to support online education for faculty and students.
What is a good technology experience without some WOW factor? Kutztown University brought their Digital Petting Zoo to the Tech Academy so that teachers could get their hands on some of the latest devices. Testing new devices is exciting and can open the mind to just how advanced technology is becoming. Teachers and schools will thoughtfully leverage use of new technology to meet the needs of each student and each community.

Teachers enjoy learning from peer instructors who have put technology to use and worked through possible challenges. |
Teachers examine e-book tools which may promote close reading. They discussed ways to use tools to scaffold reading comprehension and what obstacles they may need to overcome in the classroom. |
At least fourteen courses for OJR teachers were offered as part of Tech Academy including e-books, hybrid learning, interactive white board, ipad, digital collaborative, schoology, STEM, survey tools, and Desire 2 Learn. Desire 2 Learn (D2L) will be introduced at the secondary level so that students have full access to teaching and learning tools 24/7. D2L is used by many major colleges and universities to support online education for faculty and students.
Use of interactive whiteboards may enhance learning through multi-sensory, collaborative, and hands-on strategies. |
Many teachers were prompted to think critically about how they may integrate device use (such as i-pads) into teaching and differentiated instruction. |
What is a good technology experience without some WOW factor? Kutztown University brought their Digital Petting Zoo to the Tech Academy so that teachers could get their hands on some of the latest devices. Testing new devices is exciting and can open the mind to just how advanced technology is becoming. Teachers and schools will thoughtfully leverage use of new technology to meet the needs of each student and each community.
A teacher tests "Magic Cube", which projects a fixed laser keyboard onto almost any flat surface. The keyboard works with tablet devices. |
This interactive toy car may be coded to follow a path which a student has drawn. |
Mindflex Duel allows players to levitate a foam ball and move it across the game platform--all with their minds. |
Monday, June 16, 2014
Class of 2014 59th Commencement Exercises
Threatening weather forced the celebration inside this year, but it did not hamper fully honoring nearly 400 graduates of Owen J. Roberts School District.
Check out photo albums on facebook and the Pottstown Mercury.
https://www.facebook.com/OJRSD
Check out photo albums on facebook and the Pottstown Mercury.
https://www.facebook.com/OJRSD
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Discussing Snow Days with Superintendent
Second Grade student, Zoey Zimmer served as
"Principal of the Day" at East Coventry Elementary School. She spent the day making
"important" decisions, visiting the classrooms and had an important
meeting with Dr. Christian and Dr. Soeder.
Her grandfather won the honor for Zoey at the recent PTA Golf Outing
raffle drawing.
Ms. Zimmer and Dr. Christian reminisced about the many times Dr. Christian called the Zimmer household this year with news of school closings and delays. Ms. Zimmer was in favor of even more snow days.
Living Museum
Middle School Drama class performed their Living Museum pieces for invited faculty members and
classes on June 10, 2014.
Students researched famous, influential figures from
history, wrote original monologues based on their research, memorized these
monologues, and prepared to present them as their historical figure from
watching Youtube videos (when available) of their chosen figures
speaking.
It was an opportunity for visitors to meet some of
history’s most fascinating and influential people.
The following voices from the past shared their stories,
little-known trivia, and reflections on their often short but exciting lives!
Abby Perry
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Marilyn Monroe
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Lauren Trainer
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Audrey Hepburn
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Cassady Mayerson
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Ann Frank
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Kyle Waldhof
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JFK
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Hannah Maloney
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Abigail Adams
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Fiona Murray
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Babe Ruth
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Lilly Kull
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Lucile Ball
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Immani Watts
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Maya Angelou
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Kailei Beaston
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Betsy Ross
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Jillian Burkbeck
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Amy Winehouse
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Star Schaffer
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Anne Sullivan
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Richie Bruce
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MLK
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Meghan Schnell
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Jackie O
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Mika Smith
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Mary Martin
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Macy Wright
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George Washington
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Carley Gambone
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Loretta Lynn
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Maddie Dalton
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Shirley Temple
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Lindsey Kilkullen
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Walt Disney
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Emily Meinhart
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Cleopatra
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Devon Flaim
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Jane Adams
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Lena Nguyen
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Marie Antoinette
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