Diamond Divas

The objective of Diamond Divas is stepping or step-dancing. This is a form of percussive dance

in which the participant’s entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and

sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps. This station will require

the students to create and participate in a group performance, research the history of stepping

or dance style of their choice, and create a Google Slide or PowerPoint Presentation

The Right Type

Keyboarding has become an essential skill in our computer literate society. The ability to type is important in school work and in life. This self-paced typing class gets rid of the ‘hunt and peck’

way of typing and puts you on the right track to becoming a keyboarding specialist!

PawPrint Press

Do you love telling stories? Students will gain a basic understanding of writing for the purpose of informing others. Students in this class will develop their writing and editing skills as they cre-

ate a school newspaper highlighting the students and the events around the school.

Archery

Students will take part in an archery class created by The National Archery in the Schools Program. As a result, students will become proficient using a compound bow.

Sing and Strum

Do you love to sing? Want to learn how to play the Guitar? In this class we will explore musical concepts and apply them to the guitar! Come ready to sing and move those fingers! This class

is for beginner students who have not had guitar lessons.

Creating Artists for Tomorrow

In this art class, students will work with multi-media (paint, pastels, paper, yarn and so much more) to create some uniquely different artworks.

Career Explorations

What do you want to do when you grow up? What problems to you want to solve? In this class,

students will gain a greater awareness of future career options. Students will have the

opportunity to assess their own interests and explore the possibilities awaiting them.

Partners Club

In this Innovation Station, students will learn how to be a friend to students in K, 1st, and 2nd grade with special needs. We will do this through fun activities such as arts and crafts, games,

nature walks, social skill activities, and sensory activities.

Innovation Station A Choose 5 stations that interest you.

Rate them on a scale of 1 to 5.

Parent Signature Student

Teacher

Innovation Station B Choose 5 stations that interest you.

Rate them on a scale of 1 to 5.

Math Mission Do you love to solve problems? Do you enjoy practicing your logic and reasoning skills? Students in

this class will take on challenging, real world math projects as they work together using the standards of mathematical practice.

Boys to Men Mentoring

Are you a man of distinction or do you want to be? This class is an opportunity for young men to fine tune their social skills and strengthen their character through various ways. This will include group,

one on one discussions, writing, and in-depth Second Step activities.

#WeMakeChessMoves

Do you love to play games that require logic and reasoning? This chess class is for you! In this Innovation Station students will learn strategies for winning the game of chess.

Reader’s Theater

Ready, set, action! Do you love reading and performing scripts? Do you aspire to be on stage? This

is the Innovation Station for you! Students will enhance their reading skills and confidence by having

them practice reading with a purpose.

Invasion Games

Students will participate in large group invasion style games. Students will develop and practice

skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship, maintaining possession, attacking and defending a goal,

winning the ball, etc. Students will also learn activities that they can participate in away from school

to continue an active lifestyle.

Strings and Musical Things

Do you love to sing? Do you want to learn to play instruments while you sing? In this class students will sing, clap, move, and work on basic music literacy skills. Students will also receive introductory

level instruction on a few different musical instruments like the ukulele.

Wildcat Helpers

Do you enjoy helping others? Students in this class will gain leadership skills and independence as they interact with younger students and their teachers. Students will assist with a variety of activities

as they support young learners (i.e., book buddies, peer tutors, etc.)

The Masters This class will explore world famous art and artists throughout history. Students will learn about

famous pieces of art and the artists that created them and then create their own art in the style of these masters. Of course, students will put their own personal twists on their artwork.

Girls Who Run

Girls Who Run works to encourage girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games.

Positive Peers In this Innovation Station, you will learn about how to be a friend to students with autism! You will

learn what autism is and the most effective ways to help these students. We will do this through fun activities such as arts and crafts, games, hiking, adaptive PE, community based activities, and

sensory activities. Students who demonstrate that they are a good friend will even get to attend a field trip with their new buddies!

Science Fair Calling all serious science enthusiasts! Students in this class will learn research skills and the

scientific method in order to complete a science fair project that will be entered into the Hickory Flat Science Fair competition in January.

Parent Signature Student

Teacher

Directions

Each student will have the chance to go to two Innovation

Stations daily (A and B). The attached sheets are

designed to help us match the student with stations that

best fit their individual needs.

Students: Make sure you put your name and your

teacher’s name at the top on BOTH Sheets A and B in the

boxes provided.

Choose five (5) stations that interest you for A and five (5)

stations that interest you for B. Rate them on a scale of

‘1’ to ‘5.’ The one that you rate a ‘1’ is the station that you

want the most, all the way to ‘5.’ Remember, you will do

this two times– once for Innovation Station A and again

for Innovation Station B. While we make every effort to

give students their 1st or 2nd choice, please know that

we cannot guarantee station placement.

Parents, please do this together with your child and sign

that you are aware of the choices made on both sheets.

Please do not choose any one of the Innovation Stations

that you have already participated in.

Send back BOTH sheets A and B sheets by FRIDAY

MORNING (October 11th) at 7:45! Placement will

begin on this day.

2nd Six Weeks

Innovation Station Parent Guide

Grades 4 and 5