BASSICK STUDENTS CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Let's give them something (positive) to talk about....
The Media Center at Bassick High School was the place to be this afternoon for the launch of the “Great Expectations” television show. Students, teachers, parents and members of the community were on hand for a sneak peek of the new, monthly, ½ hour show, highlighting news, information and features throughout the district.
Superintendent, Dr. Ramos, Sue Hitchcock; Chair of the Bridgeport Education Fund and Communications Manager at Sikorsky, Show Producer; Frank Borres of Borres Productions; and the show’s hosts Gina LeVon Simpson (Parent Center) as well as Bassick High School Seniors; Ahlaam Abdul and Justin Flores, were all on hand to talk about the show and their experience in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Students from Ms. Silver’s art/video production department video taped the press conference/celebration and News 12 and the Connecticut Post covered the story.
Be sure to watch News 12 tonight starting at 5pm for more on this story. Plus, we'll have more details in upcoming e-mail blasts of Great News!
BRIDGEPORT POLICE AND STUDENTS TEAM UP FOR A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Taekwondo Anyone??
Chief Bryan Norwood and several members of the Bridgeport Police Department launched a new program designed to teach area youth the fine art of Tae Kwon Do. This after school experience is made up of students from Dunbar, Cesar Batalla and Garfield, teaching them discipline, leadership, plus the students now have a one on one relationship with Chief Norwood and other members of the force.
"The program is unique because we offer a nice blend of Taekwondo from Master Jong Hun Lee, the students get their homework done and receive incentives to bring up their grades and change their behavior at home," said Chief Norwood. Students Stephanie Diaz of Dunbar Middle School and Donald Scott, of Cesar Batalla agree. "I don't feel left out in anything and this program is building my self-confidence," Diaz said. Scott said, "I think it will help me be more discipline because sometimes I have a smart mouth. It will also help me to protect myself."
News Channel 8's Reporter Crystal Haynes was there yesterday to cover the story and you can watch her full, live report by visiting www.wtnh.com.
Students meet every day after school and snacks are also provided.
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