“Sign me up. I am interested in a Partnership with the Patriots.”

Presenter Information

Name of Presenter:____________________Business/Organization:________________________________________Contact Information: ________________________________________Name and brief description of presentation:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Amount of time needed: _________________Would you prefer: (please check)___ One presentation to a large group___ More than one with smaller groups# of presentations you are able to deliver in a day __________Preferred Grade Level ____________________Information/Materials that will be distributed to the students: ________________________________________________________________________________List any experiments or demonstrations that will include students:________________________________________________________________________________What we need to provide you: ________________________________________________________________________________Detach and mail to: Lewisburg Elementary School 1717 Craft Road Olive Branch, MS 38654 les.desotocountyschools.org

Patriot Partners

Building a Bridge Between Education and the Professional Community

Lewisburg Elementary School

3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades

“Why Are We Doing This?” Establishing Relevance to Enhance Student Learning

Faculty Focus May 24, 2011

“When students don’t see the connection between the content and activities of the course and their future lives, they question what’s happening and what we ask them to do. Research confirms that perceived relevance is a critical factor in maintaining student interest and motivation.” (Fox J., 2011)

“If you have a particular interest, odds are there’s a job in America that

aligns perfectly with it.” “This is the Best Job in America”, (Rhoda, 2015)

time.com

Gearing up for our futures as a … school teacher, school psychologist, speech pathologist, dentist, nurse practitioner, physician, dental hygienist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, respiratory therapist, esthetician, pharmacist, radiologic technologist, registered nurse, vocational nurse, optician, epidemiologist, veterinarian, paramedic, diagnostic medical sonographer, medical equipment repairer, dietitian, clinical laboratory technician, software developer, IT manager, computer programmer, computer systems analyst, information security analyst, web developer, market research analyst, operations research analyst, marketing manager, accountant, database administrator, accountant, mechanical engineer, civil engineer, cost estimator, logistician, financial advisor, insurance agent, HR specialist, management analyst, lawyer, architect, mechanic, plumber, art director, interpreter/translator, public relations specialist, clinical social worker, event planner, …

“How else can I share my knowledge and

expertise?” Information on the Spring 2016

Career Fair Coming Soon!

College and Career-Ready Standards

Mississippi students aren’t just competing with their classmates and other students around the state for the jobs of tomorrow. In this global economy, our students must compete with students from across the country and the world. If we are to prepare students successfully for college and the workforce, we need to set higher expectations to yield higher achievement.

www.mde.k12.ms.us/MCCRS

or a storm chaser!

Even at this young age, children

will begin setting goals and

realize their dreams are

achievable.