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Podcast: KOLM News April 2010

Mr. Somers — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:01:47 +0000

The podcasting elective class has produced the KOLM News, a podcast featuring news of interest to kids. Stories include:

The Oldest American
The Cost of College in China
The Iraq Election
A New Condor Egg in Pinnacles National Park
An Escaped Monkey in Florida
The Easter Egg Roll at the White House

Enjoy!

Podcast: The Baker’s Dozen

Mr. Somers — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:59:46 +0000

Ever wondered where the term “Baker’s Dozen” came from. This skit, performed by the Podcasting Elective Class of Fall 2009 explains the legend. This is good for December 6, which is Saint Nicholas’s Day, for the Dutch.

There are more Christmas classics from last Fall’s Podcasting Class coming soon, so stay tuned…

Enjoy!!

Help Relay for Life, Win Valuable Prizes

Mr. Somers — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:05:06 +0000

Our Relay for Life team is raising money to help fight cancer as they walk for this important cause. To earn money, we are raffling off some valuable prizes on April 24. Listen to this advertisement the Spring 2009 Podcasting Elective class made to help out.

Fall 2007 Podcast Elective

George Somers — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:16:26 +0000

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

George Somers — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:29:06 +0000

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

Mr. Somers — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:33:51 +0000

This 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.

First Grade Tongue Twisters

Mr. Somers — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:27:13 +0000

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.