The Riffenburgh Elementary “Electric-Style Newscasters” visited the PSD Channel 10 studio recently to record a special episode of their school’s weekly news show called the “R.O.C.K.S. Report.”

From behind-the-scene jobs like cameraman and director to on-air talent anchor roles, the fifth-graders took on all Channel 10 jobs needed to create an all-student-produced Riffenburgh “R.O.C.K.S. Report,” which is named after the character traits: Respect, Optimism, Cooperation, Kindness and Self-Control.

Herb Saperstone, Channel 10 video production coordinator, and Matt Gohl, PSD Channel 10 video production assistant, taught the students how to operate the equipment, the responsibilities of each job and how to communicate with each other while producing the show.

“This gives them an opportunity to be in a T.V. production lab and get a professional experience that they wouldn’t normally get at their school,” said Saperstone. “It’s fun to watch them use the skills they learned five minutes ago and go with it. They pick up the technology so fast.”

For the young newscasters, who normally record their show at their school, the field trip to the Channel 10 studio was a huge treat.

“I think the cameras are really cool,” said Avry, who was the talent for the “Get Up and Move” exercise segment of the show. “I like to act so it’s fun.”

“I liked learning about the camera and being shown in front of the green screen,” said Jack.

“I thought it was fun telling people what to do and directing the show,” said Delaney.

Beth Cain, Riffenburgh video production teacher, said producing the weekly news show gives the students confidence and a chance to work together creatively.

“They start with an idea and see it materialize. It’s something they are creating,” she said. “People at school love to see the show and the kids love to get that positive feedback.”

Watch the students' final product below!