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CAMP Invention: Unlocking your child’s potential
CAMP Invention: Unlocking your child’s potential
Now more than ever, kids need fun, open-ended experiences that can help them build their problem-solving power and make their own creative mark on the world. That’s exactly what Camp Invention® delivered to Danville Public Schools students. The week of June 14-18, students in grades K-5, explored the world of STEM and innovation.
OPEN MIC: Children got ready to voice their ideas as they looked inside a wireless microphone and discovered the parts and pieces that inspired their invention! They amplify their ideas by using the Camp Invention Design Thinking Process™ to Identify, Explore, Sketch, Prototype, Protect, and Pitch a one-of-a-kind invention and land a deal. Inspired by unique DIY prototyping tips combined with insights from Our Nation’s Greatest Innovators™, children stepped up to the mic to share their original ideas with the world!
In Duck Chuck, children let physics fly as they launched rubber ducks to far-flung locations around the globe! They reconstructed famous landmarks and add detail. Putting trajectory, velocity, and geometry to practical use, children engineered upcycled items to invent the ultimate Duck Chucking Device. Quack Coins gave them a competitive advantage, and coupled with their new marketing skills, they fine-tuned their devices to land at the center of fun!
In Road Rally, children applied nature-based discoveries to design their own unique vehicle that morphs! They built a propeller-operated and a pulley-operated version of their vehicle to explore its capabilities on land, and then prototype features that demonstrate its abilities to morph for traveling in the air and underwater. Along the way, participants explored energy, fuel, and movement while collecting energy points to spend on special materials for their vehicles. After maximizing the dynamic morphing capabilities of their transportation designs, children participated in a Super Road Rally and take their vehicle home for continued morphing, racing, and fun!
Camp Invention Games allowed participants to practice teamwork, cooperation, and coordination skills during fun, energetic games. Creative problem-solving skills were emphasized, rather than winning or losing. Participants played and then reinvented classic games. These activities are based on the premise that, like inventions, traditional games can be modified and reimagined. Camp Invention Games encouraged strategic thinking and built 21st-century skills through physical games that enrich and energize. Participants explored out-of-the-box thinking and physical fun while playing new games and revolutionizing recess
School Board Wrap-Up
During the July 1 meeting of the Danville School Board, the board re-elected Crystal Cobbs to serve as chair for the next year. Ty’ Quan Graves was re-elected as vice-chair. Victoria Ireson was re-elected clerk of the board, and Sharon Barksdale was named Deputy Clerk.
The following action steps were taken:
The board approved personnel recommendations brought forth by Human Resources.
The board did the annual review of and approved the revised division-wide crisis plan, which can be found here.
The board approved the accounts payable warrants brought forth by Sharon Barksdale, director of finance.
Chief officers Dr. Wayne Lyle (operations), Takiwi Milton-Babalola (academic), and Dr. Natalie Halloran (human resources) were approved as the designees to represent the Superintendent in her absence and authorized to sign documents on behalf of the division superintendent in her absence.
The board approved the schedule for the 2021-2022 School Board meetings, which will be held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 5:30 p.m. with a work session to follow if needed. The schedule can be found here.
The School Board Code of Conduct, which is adopted annually by the board, was approved.
The board approved their committee assignments for the next year, which can be found here.
Crystal Cobbs and Ty’QuanGraves were approved to be the voting delegate and alternate delegate, respectively, to represent the Danville Public School Board at the VSBA Delegate Assembly and Regional Meeting of the 2021 VSBA Annual Convention to be held November 17-19, 2021 at the Colonial Williamsburg Resort.
The board approved Dr. Marva Tutt as the Director of Student Services.
Band camps underway at GW
Color guard and percussion camps for the George Washington High School Marching Eagles have been underway for the past two weeks, with students practicing from 4 to 9 p.m. each day. The Marching Eagles are preparing for this year’s halftime show with field practice and uniform sizing. The entire marching band will come together for their band camp at the end of July for the first time since 2019.
GW football wins tournament
The George Washington High School football team won the Battle of the Border 7on7 tournament on Friday, June 25 at Averett University’s north campus. Head Coach Nick Anderson said the team played extremely hard, going 7-0 for the day. This is the second time GW has won this tournament. Jeb Byrnes was QB MVP, and Jakobe Dixon was named Wide Receiver MVP.
Noblis donation helps automotive students
Scott Brann, the DPS Automotive Instructor at GW, reached out to Steve Padgett's Danville Honda and secured jobs for two automotive students. Upon hiring, the students realized there were some upfront expenses that they were not familiar with as they transitioned from high school to work. Mr. Brann reached out to the Danville Public Schools Education Foundation (DPSEF) for assistance in purchasing these items for the students. Thanks to William Franklin, DPSEF board member and Site Lead for Noblis, for contributing $525 to purchase two roll around tool boxes for our students. Because of Noblis's generous donation, our students are prepared to work! Thank you Noblis!
Pictured from left to right are Chris Graham (Parts Manager at Steve Padgett's Honda), William Franklin (Senior Lead Noblis), Bill Peterson (Service Manager at Steve Padgett's Honda), Scott Brann (G.W. Automotive Instructor), Rodney Barnett (GW senior and new employee at Honda), and Tito Estrada Morton (General Manager at Advance Auto Parts).
DPS goes to Rock D’Block
On Saturday, June 26, Danville Public Schools had a table at Rock D’Block at Pumpkin Creek. DPS students, employees and board members enjoyed all the event had to offer, including a petting zoo, sweet treats and a gaming trailer.
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