April+11+Script

With Heather's edits...

Pre-Conference Testing (10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. EDT)

Sites dial into conference for pre-conference video and sound checks. Students do not need to be present. Site Set-Up (10:45 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. EDT) All students at participating sites should be in place and ready for the conference no later than 10:55 a.m. EDT Welcome! (11:00 a.m. EDT)

=Intro video (11:00)= play PW's video from last year...

=**Welcome (11:02)**=
 * Jake**: Hello, and welcome to our 2nd Annual Alex's Lemonade Stand Virtual Video Conference! My name is Jake (Can I get a whoa, whoa?)
 * Anna**: and my name is Anna. Today, is a BIG day, Jake! We have schools from across the US joining us in our fight for childhood cancer! (Cheer from audience)
 * Jake:** That's right Anna...not only do we have schools from right here in Pennsylvania, but we've connected to schools in Maryland, Ohio, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Indiana, and even as far as Michigan!
 * Anna**: For those of you who don't know us, We're located in Penn Wynne, Pennsylvania...just outside of the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia!
 * Jake:** We're hosting this show because Alex Scott was a student here at Penn Wynne and we miss her dearly!
 * Anna**: Alex was an amazing person who dedicated herself to helping others leaving a legacy for us all today...
 * Jake:** Today, is a BIG day, Anna! We are all here today in support of Alex's efforts to MAKE A DIFFERENCE
 * Anna**: Are you ready for the challenge to MAKE a DIFFERENCE?
 * Jake:** Can I get a Whoa Whoa?
 * (Cheers from the audience)**


 * Anna**: Just a few reminders everyone! We have a LOT of people on the videoconference today - - more than 1,500! It's REALLY IMPORTANT that you keep your microphone muted unless your site is speaking.
 * Jake:** And remember that we're being streamed LIVE across the Internet and that your representing your school and community. Please don't do anything that might embarrass either - - we might have to disconnect you from the videoconference event.

=Introduction of Liz Scott (11:05)=
 * Jake**: I would like to take a minute to introduce Liz Scott, Alex Scott’s mom. Liz (Mrs. Scott) was amazed when Alex wanted to give her money from a lemonade stand to her doctors and even more amazed when she continued to have stands and raise money no matter what the weather or how Alex was feeling.


 * Anna**: Liz (Mrs. Scott) and Jay (Mr. Scott) now run the Foundation that Alex’s front yard lemonade stand started almost 6 years ago and continue to give money to doctors and hospitals all over the country and even in Canada to help find a cure for all children with cancer.


 * Together:** Please give a warm welcome Liz Scott.

= = =Presentation by Liz Scott=

=Question and Answer Session (11:20)=
 * Anna**: Thanks so much Mrs. Scott! We really appreciate you taking the time to talk with us today.
 * Jake**: Hey Anna...I think it's time for a joke!
 * Anna**: Cool, I love jokes...what do you got?
 * Jake**: Knock Knock
 * Anna**: Who's there?
 * Jake**: Lemon!
 * Anna**: Lemon who?
 * Jake**: Lemon me tell you another joke!

Audience laugh

Anna: Not bad Jake....But...**What did the lemon say to the apple when Frankenstein walked by?** Anna: It's a-lime!** (Act like Frankenstein)
 * Jake: I don't know what Anna, What?

Audience laugh


 * Anna**: on that note....Jake...It's time for our Q&A- questions and Answer Segment....
 * Jake:** Cool! Thanks Anna! This means that the schools who sent in their questions for Alex's mom, Liz,
 * Anna:** At this time, we'll take a few questions from the audience. All questions we're submitted in advance. If you have additional questions, make sure to post them on our blog after the videoconference! Please remember to keep your microphones muted when your school is not speaking.
 * Jake:** Our first question will come from Feltonville School of Arts and Sciences. Feltonville, please unmute your microphone and ask your question!

(QUESTION FROM FELTONVILLE)


 * Anna:** Thanks, Feltonville! Next up - - Phoenixville Area Middle School. Phoenixville, please unmute your microphone and ask your question.

(QUESTION FROM PHOENIXVILLE)


 * Jake:** Great question, Phoenixville! Charleroi (SHAR-LE-ROY), you've got the next question. Please go ahead and unmute.

(QUESTION FROM CHARLEROI)


 * Anna:** Thanks, Charleroi. And, last but certainly not least, our last question comes from Avon Grove. Avon Grove, please go ahead and ask your question.

(QUESTION FROM AVON GROVE)

=Spirit Rally! (11:30)=


 * Anna:** Great Question and Answer Session everyone!
 * Jake:** Are you ready for our Spirit Rally? Can I get a Whoa, Whoa??
 * Anna:** I don't think they are Jake....IT's very quiet out there... (cheers from audience)

//(Play the song..."Get ready for this" for Jake and Anna's next few lines... until we start the intros....)// DON'T HAVE audience clap - - you have too many kids on site and we won't be able to hear...


 * Jake:** Here's how it works...First, We will introduce your school. You will have 30 seconds to show your "LEMON SPIRIT!"
 * Anna:** Make sure you tell us.... Your SCHOOL NAME
 * Jake:** WHERE YOU ARE LOCATED
 * Anna:** WHY YOU ARE PARTICIPATING In THIS PROJECT
 * Jake:** AND TELL US AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY
 * Anna:** Remember, we're looking for "creativity and spirit!"
 * Jake:** Who knows....maybe you will receive the "SPIRIT AWARD!" for showing the BEST... "LEMON SPIRIT!"
 * Anna:** Don't forget to unmute your microphones! And to NOT SCREAM your cheer - - you'll actually blow out your microphone and we won't be able to hear you. Cheer with enthusiasm - - but please don't scream.
 * Jake:** and when your 30 seconds are up, please return your microphones back to "MUTE"


 * INTRODUCING.....**


 * Anna:** Avon Grove Intermediate School - //West Grove, PA//
 * Jake:** Charleroi Area High/Middle School - //Charleroi, PA// //**(SHAR-LE-ROY)**//
 * Anna:** Cheltenham High School - //Wyncote, PA//
 * Jake:** Comanche Elementary- //Comanche, Ok//lahoma
 * Anna:** Cynwyd School - //Bala Cynwyd, PA//
 * Jake:** Delaware Valley High School - //Milford, PA//
 * Anna:** East Bradford Elementary - //West Chester, PA//
 * Jake:** Feltonville School of Arts and Sciences (From The National Constitution Center- //Philadelphia, PA)//
 * Anna:** Heritage Junior/Senior High School - //Monroeville, Indiana//
 * Jake:** Onekama Middle School - //Onekama, Michigan//
 * Anna:** Penn Wynne Elementary School - //Wynnewood, PA//
 * Jake:** Pierremont Elementary School - //Manchester, Missouri//
 * Anna:** Phoenixville Area Middle School - //Phoenixville, PA//
 * Jake:** Pocono Mountain East High School //- Swiftwater, PA//
 * Anna:** St. Charles School - //Lima, Ohio//
 * Jake:** Squires Elementary - //Lexington, Kentucky//
 * Anna:** Williamstown High School - //Williamstown, NJ//

=Musical Performance: Alex's Lemonade Song - (11:45)=

Performed by students at Whitehall High School

 * Anna**: **Now let's hear from Whitehall High School, from Whitehall Pennsylvania, who will perform their version of the Alex's Lemonade Song.** Penned last year by music legend Kenneth Gamble and acclaimed songwriter Bunny Sigler, the song tells Alex’s inspirational story and encourages public support for the thousands of lemonade stands held nationwide in support of her cause. The song is called “Lemonade” and the lyrics stir up memories of a “brave sweet little girl” who began selling the drink at the age of four after being diagnosed with cancer.
 * Jake**: Take it away Whitehall!

(NO cheering here - - we'll never get all the sites back....)

=Wrap-Up: (11:50)= Concluding Remarks by Penn Wynne Elementary School


 * Jake:** FANTASTIC! Let's give a round of applause for Whitehall High School!

= = =Wrap Video (Heather) (11:55)=
 * Jake**: **Now don't forget to visit the BLOG at www.alexslemondrop.blogspot.com and tell us about YOUR Progress! We would love to hear from you**
 * Anna**: **And Don't forget to add your comments to any of the blog postings**
 * Jake**: And if you go to **www.magpi.net/programs/alexslemonade**, you can see all of our Lemon projects on Making a Difference
 * Anna**: Such as Virtual Pen Pals
 * Jake**: Make a difference poetry Contest
 * Anna**: Make a difference Song Showcase
 * Jake**: a poster contest
 * Anna**: And just keep tabs on all of our Project Showcases during these next two weeks!
 * Jake:** For a little added inspiration, take a look at what we did last year!
 * Jake:** For a little added inspiration, take a look at what we did last year!


 * Jake**: **I don't know about you Anna but I'm syked!**
 * Anna**: **Yeah...Me too Jake!**
 * Jake**: **Today IS a Big Day...**
 * Anna**: HUGE!!
 * Together**:** HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
 * Jake:** We can't wait to see!
 * Anna:** We'll see everyone back here on April 26th!
 * Jake:** Good luck everyone!
 * Anna:** And now it's time for everyone to unmute their microphones and say goodbye!

=Unmute and Say Goodbye!= =(Approximately 12:00 noon EDT)=