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Fall 2007 Podcast Elective

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007
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This episode was recorded, edited and produced by the Fall 2007 Podcasting elective class. It features 3 Christmas-themed dramas written by Bob Snook. They are available, along with many others, for public use at www.thewestcoast.net/bobsnook. Many thanks to Bob Snook for allowing us to use his scripts. Enjoy!

OLM Schoolwide Learning Expections

Monday, December 17th, 2007
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In order to help students and parents learn and understand the OLM Schoolwide Learning Expectations, Mr. Somers has recorded them and has posting it here. Listen to it now, right in your browser, or download it by right-clicking here and playing it on your computer of MP3 player. We suggest that you play it frequently as repetition aids in the learning process. What a great way to learn the SLE’s!

Here’s the text…

SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

Students graduating from Our Lady of Mercy School should be:

1. Active faith-filled people who:

a. Know the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
b. Live the Gospel Message through service
c. Participate in the faith life of the Church by celebrating the liturgical seasons and Catholic traditions

2. Effective communicators who:

a. Read, write, and speak with understanding
b. Listen attentively
c. Respond respectfully

3. Responsible citizens who:

a. Share their time, talents, and treasures with their community
b. Exercise personal responsibility and stewardship for the environment

4. Successful learners who:

a. Demonstrate a strong foundation in basic subject
b. Use current technology and research skills
c. Practice effective problem solving
d. Understand that learning is a life-long process

A Shipment of Mute Fate

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007
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Bush snakeThis Old Time Radio Show originally aired in 1947 as part of the radio series, “Escape.” This production was a result of a Fall 2005 podcasting elective class under the guidance of Mr. Somers.

We hope you like “A Shipment of Mute Fate”. Comments and questions are welcome Enjoy!

And now, “A Shipment of Mute Fate”, a radio play by Les Crutchfield, based on a story by Martin Storm. Download (15 MB) it now or subscribe to the feed in iTunes and get this and other episodes downloaded to you computer automatically.

What’s a podcast, you say? Check out this wikipedia entry to find out what we are talking about. To subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, click here. To use another RSS aggregator, add this link your your subscription list.

First Grade Tongue Twisters

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007
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The First graders have been using a program called Letter Sounds (Sunburst) in the Computer Lab to create tongue twisters. They have recorded their favorites for you.