2021 - 2022 ARCHIVED WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
2021 - 2022 ARCHIVED WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
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Zoo-Rific!
Zoo-Rific!
FCCLA members were able to go to the Metro Richmond Zoo. Not only were they able to explore all there was to offer, they also got to practice field trip safety and procedures related to our preschool students.
Cosmetology Students Give Back to the Community!
Cosmetology Students Give Back to the Community!
Cosmetology III students performed complementary manicures and face paintings for the community on May 14th at Fairfield Middle School for the Fairfield "All About Me" Community Day!
STEM Program @ VA Motorsports Park
STEM Program @ VA Motorsports Park
Automotive Body 1 & 2 students learned from top fuel drivers about their experiences and career opportunities while attending the National Hot Rod Association Youth & Education Services (YES) STEM Program at Virginia Motorsports Park!
Testing & replacing sensors
Testing & replacing sensors
First year automotive technology students are learning how to test and replace oxygen sensors.
SPRINg is in the air!
SPRINg is in the air!
Our ECE students are enjoying the spring weather with our preschoolers. From popsicles and egg hunts to playing on the playground, our students are forming bonds and shaping the children of our future!
State Board PReparation
State Board PReparation
Cosmetology III students are preparing for the State Board Exam. Qualifying students will take this State Board prior to graduation.
Showcasing auto body repair @CTE Rodeo
Showcasing auto body repair @CTE Rodeo
Second year Auto Body Repair students participate at the raceway rodeo and impress visitors with the precision required for a repair.
Year 2 Auto Body student using the hammer and dollie technique below during the CTE Career Rodeo.
Showcasing Talent
Showcasing Talent
Auto Tech II students completed various skills challenges at the CTE Rodeo where they did part identification, diagnostic analysis, tire repair, brake replacement and a state inspection.
Lesson Planning
Lesson Planning
Early Childhood Education II students presented preschool lesson plans to a panel of judges at the second annual CTE Rodeo. Students showcased their ability to plan and implement large and small group activities geared toward 3-4 year olds.
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology III Students participated in the HCPS Annual Life Ready Career Rodeo Skills Challenge 2022. Potential employers were on site to view our students skills while they performed every day hair styles and then elegant evening styles. Potential employers requested resumes for almost all of the Cosmetology III students. Many of the Cosmetology III students will obtain employment at national salon chains and local salons from this great opportunity.
Patching Tires
Patching Tires
Automotive Technology Year 2 students have been busy learning how to repair tires. This student is completing a tire patch repair.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Visits
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Visits
In collaboration with Computer Systems students, Automotive students got to explore resources provided by the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) this past week to learn more about the many programs they offer for students.
Kindness counts!
Kindness counts!
ECE students continue to celebrate kindness by displaying it proud and helping the preschool students show love to their peers!
Cosmetology SPreading Love & Kindness!
Cosmetology SPreading Love & Kindness!
Cosmetology I & III students made original Valentine’s Day cards with encouraging and thoughtful messages for 96 residents and 32 staff members at Lakewood Manor! Special thanks also to Ms. Allen and the Day 1 Nurse Aide students for delivering the cards to residents and staff with whom they have built strong relationships as they participated in clinicals. Thank you to all for spreading love, kindness, and compassion on behalf of the whole ACE Center at Highland Springs!
Working on a classic!
Working on a classic!
Day two automotive body repair students sanding and doing bodywork on Oldsmobile Cutlas Supreme.
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology I & II Students competed in the Annual ACE Fantasy Manikin Competition last week. The winners were:
1st Place: Sariyah Scarborough
2nd Place: Nyla Bembury
3rd Place: Allyson Gaines
Transmission Time!
Transmission Time!
Students in year one automotive technology program removing transmission to replace pressure plate and clutch on a Ford Mustang.
Kindness Matters
Kindness Matters
ECE students have been focusing on showering kindness around Springer Preschool Academy! Check out the bulletin board created by ECE II students: "An act of kindess can thaw a frozen heart!"
machining brake rotors
machining brake rotors
Auto Tech I students' current focus is brake rotors! Here, first year Auto Tech students are using the brake lathe to machine brake rotors.
GIngerbreads Galore
GIngerbreads Galore
Our ECE year 1 students helped celebrate gingerbread day with our preschoolers by discussing the gingerbread man story, making gingerbread ornaments, gingerbread houses, and so much more!
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Haircolor
Haircolor
Cosmetology II Students are working on Haircolor this nine weeks for their professional portfolios. On the left is a demonstration of special effects haircoloring and on the right is highlighting using the foiling technique.
Timing Belt Replacements
Timing Belt Replacements
In Automotive Technology, year two students are learning how to replace timing belts on various vehicles.
Fall Festival Fun!
Fall Festival Fun!
Early Childhood Education students helped celebrate the preschool Fall Festival by assisting with crafts, coordinating games, and passing out treats for the treat walk!
Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance
Automotive technology students are currently performing routing maintenance. If you would like your vehicle serviced please contact us.
Positive guidance
Positive guidance
In the Early Childhood Education class, students get hands on experience working with preschool children. They practice positive guidance techniques while playing and interacting with the preschool students.
Auto Body Repair
Auto Body Repair
In the Auto Body Shop, students have been busy learning tool recognitions in year one. Year two students have been refreshing their sanding skills with new project vehicles.
Engine Operation
Engine Operation
Automotive technology students were learning the four strokes of the engine and how the engine operates. They were also observing what was happening during the different strokes.
Cosmetology Haircolor cookie project
Cosmetology Haircolor cookie project
Students in Cosmetology II created a color wheel on donated Sheetz cookies with white icing and food coloring to learn the laws of corrective haircolor.
Young Author
Young Author
Springer Preschool Academy was visited by a young author, Jana Price, who wrote her first book in Kindergarten while attending Arthur Ashe Elementary!
Prepping for paint
Prepping for paint
Auto Body Repair students have been working hard prepping this Pontiac Firebird for paint. We've been learning taping, sanding, and other preparation techniques.
Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology I students finished out the 9 weeks completing Manicures and Pedicures on each other. They had a blast working in the lab and completing skills!
Painting Boats!
Painting Boats!
Automotive Body & Repair students have been working on a sanding and prepping a boat for paint. This has been a new experience as they are learning how to interact with gel coatings and consider how to lift a boat off the trailer to paint the bottom side.
Auto Body Repair 1st Year students have been learning about automotive wrap. This project involved a White Ford Mustang with wrap that was in poor condition due to wear and poor quality. Students learned how to remove the wrap to restore it to it's original color of red. Next they will paint this vehicle for the client.
Mustang before (above in white) and after (right).
Wrap Removal
Wrap Removal
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