Battlefield Elementary Morning News Puts Students in the Spotlight

Most schools start the day with a series of announcements for students.
Most schools start the day with a series of announcements for students.
One local school found a way to involve their elementary aged kids in the process.
If it's a weekday morning at Battlefield Elementary -- don't touch that dial.It's time for the Battlefield Morning News.
Former Battlefield News Anchor Matt Blancett explains, "We tell the announcements that are going to happen during the day and sometimes we even have guests to tell announcements."
"It's something we've done for several years, we really enjoy it and the kids love it," says Media Specialist Leslie Hill.
Hill says the idea started several years ago as the creative suggestion of the principal. Students apply for the three-week rotation and have to meet important guidelines.
"They have to maintain a certain grade level, level in their grades, and their behavior has to be in check in all of their classes and anywhere in the school," Hill explains.
Savanna Franks took her turn at the anchor desk of the morning news. She enjoyed every minute of it: "I just love acting and that's my type of hobby I love to do."
Whether it's a job in front of the camera or behind it like former Camera Man Danny Harwart, Hill says the morning news program gives kids a chance to express themselves.
Hill says,"We've found by the end of the second week on camera, they are just as confident as anybody who's done it."
That was the case for Daynesha Latham, Former Anchor: "First couple of days I was really scared, but I had my friend Savanna on morning news with me and that's when I had a feeling I would do great if I just read the lines."
A spot on the morning news is usually in high demand, but Hill says usually all the fifth graders get a turn by the end of the year.
"We will have used up all the fifth graders, or they just get so busy they don't have time, and then we will start with fourth grade," says Hill.
All to prepare future Battlefield reporters for their 15 minutes to fame.
If it's a weekday morning at Battlefield Elementary -- don't touch that dial.It's time for the Battlefield Morning News.
Former Battlefield News Anchor Matt Blancett explains, "We tell the announcements that are going to happen during the day and sometimes we even have guests to tell announcements."
"It's something we've done for several years, we really enjoy it and the kids love it," says Media Specialist Leslie Hill.
Hill says the idea started several years ago as the creative suggestion of the principal. Students apply for the three-week rotation and have to meet important guidelines.
"They have to maintain a certain grade level, level in their grades, and their behavior has to be in check in all of their classes and anywhere in the school," Hill explains.
Savanna Franks took her turn at the anchor desk of the morning news. She enjoyed every minute of it: "I just love acting and that's my type of hobby I love to do."
Whether it's a job in front of the camera or behind it like former Camera Man Danny Harwart, Hill says the morning news program gives kids a chance to express themselves.
Hill says,"We've found by the end of the second week on camera, they are just as confident as anybody who's done it."
That was the case for Daynesha Latham, Former Anchor: "First couple of days I was really scared, but I had my friend Savanna on morning news with me and that's when I had a feeling I would do great if I just read the lines."
A spot on the morning news is usually in high demand, but Hill says usually all the fifth graders get a turn by the end of the year.
"We will have used up all the fifth graders, or they just get so busy they don't have time, and then we will start with fourth grade," says Hill.
All to prepare future Battlefield reporters for their 15 minutes to fame.