http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts The Ridgeview Podcast Network Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:03:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Learn your prepositions with this song preformed by Kelly Glover. Preposiotion Remix http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2009/02/08/preposotion-song/ Welcome to the first weekly pawcast from Ridgeview Middle School.  This week we interview school counselor, Mr. Ken Damron about Education Go Get It Week and school librarian, Mrs. Linda Kay about the "Read it Forward" program. Ridgeview Pawcasts - Episode 14 - Week of September 29th http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/09/26/episode-14-week-of-september-29th/ Welcome to the first pawcast of the 2008-2009 school year.  This brief broadcast is devoted to back to school information.  Pawcast #13 - Back to School Music is provided by Gui Mallon. http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/08/04/ep-13-back-to-school/ On May 8th the RMS Dance classes held their Spring Recital with a special performance from the RMS steppers.  Here are a few clips from that performance. [flashvideo width="425" height="350" filename="http://www.teachertube.com/flvideo/34833.flv" /] http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/05/22/spring-dance-recital-evolutions/ African Folk tales continues with it's 8th story - "Congolese Princess" written by Nicky from Mrs. Sihalla's World Cultures class.  Ms. Odil's theater student, Keisha, reads this new twist on Rapunzel. Ridgeview Pawcast Episode #12 http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/05/20/ridgeview-pawcasts-episode-12-african-folk-tales/ The next installment of African Folk Tales is "The Three Little Goats and the Fire-Eyed Bat" by Jaycie of Mr. Cudjo's World Cultures class and read by Danielle of Ms. Odil's theater arts class.   This folk tale takes place in the African country of Cape Verde. Ridgeview Pawcast - Episode 11 ... http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/05/20/ridgeview-pawcasts-episode-11-african-folk-tales/ "Little Blue Flying Bird" is written by Isabel in Mr. Cudjo's World Cultures Class and read by Ms. Engelhardt.  This story is the remake of Little Red Riding Hood - Comoros style.   Listen as Little Blue learns the value of staying focused and following her mother's directions. Ridgeview Pawcast #10 - ... http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/05/07/ridgeview-pawcasts-episode-10-african-folk-tales/ On May 1st, 8th grade students will take the Science TAKS.  Science Teachers, Emma Dausses has prepared this presentation on what parents and students need to know about this upcoming test.  For more information please contact your child's science teacher. [flashvideo width="425" height="350" filename="http://www.teachertube.com/flvideo/30721.flv" /] Resources: TAKS Information Booklet TAKS Study Guide 2006 Released TAKS http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/04/30/science-taks-2008/ Mrs. Kay reads the next installment of African Folk Tales.  "The Real Story of the Three Little Birds: The Giant Tortoise's Perspective of the Story as Told by Gary P. Tortise" is written by Karly in Mrs. Sihalla's World Cultures Class. The Real Story of the Three Little Birds http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/04/24/ridgeview-pawcasts-episode-9-african-folk-tales/ Our fifth folk tale is set in Benin and is titled "The Little Brown Monkey."  This story is written by Kyle, a student in Ms. Appl's World Cultures class, and is read by Mr. Parrack. The Little Brown Monkey http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/04/24/ridgeview-pawcast-episode-8-african-folk-tales/ African Folk tales continues with "Brother Zebra" was written by Karina, a student in Ms. Conner's World Cultures class, and is read by Mrs. Dodd.  Brother Zebra http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/04/24/ridgeview-pawcast-episode-7-african-folk-tales/ Episode #6 features "Acalayong: An African Fairy tale from Equatorial Guinea" written and read by Caitlin.  Caitlin is a student in Ms. Conner's World Cultures class and is one of a few students chosen to share their original stories. Acalayong http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/04/23/ridgeview-pawcast-6-african-folk-tales/ African Folk Tales continues in Episode 5 with "Maseru and Angora: An African Version of Little Red Riding Hood" written and read by Lily, a member of Ms. Conner's sixth grade World Cultures class.  Maseru and Angora http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/04/23/ridgeview-pawcast-episode-5-african-folk-tales/ Episode 4 features an African folk tale "Fiddlenickskin, I Mean Thumplepigskin" written by Elijah  and read by Mrs. McLinden.  Students in 6th grade World Cultures classes researched African and used that information to set classic folk tales in Africa. Fiddlenickskin, I Mean Thumplepigskin” http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/04/22/ridgeview-pawcast-episode-4-african-folk-tales/ On April 17th students attended sessions on various careers.  This videocast features pictures of our presenters and interviews with students on what they learned.  We would like to offer a special thanks to those who took time out of their day to speak with our students.  We all learned new ... http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/04/21/career-day-2008/  On May 2nd, 8th grade students will take the Social Studies TAKS.  The Ridgeview U.S. History teachers have prepared this short presentation for parents on what they need to know about the test.  If you have further questions, please contact your social studies teacher. [flashvideo width="425" height="350" filename="http://www.teachertube.com/flvideo/28896.flv" /] Resources: TAKS 2006 Released ... http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/04/18/taks-social-studies-2008/ The Warrior Series The Warrior Series Each book trailer is posted separately to allow users to use iTunes to download the video. http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/04/13/first-annual-book-trailer-contest-the-winners-the-warrior-series/ The Lightning Thief Each book trailer is posted separately to allow users to use iTunes to download the video. http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/04/13/first-annual-book-trailers-the-winners-the-lightening-thief/ Congratulations to the top 3 winners of the 1st Annual Book Trailer Contest sponsored by the Ridgeview Library: Hawksong, The Lightening Thief, and The Warrior Series.  Thanks to all of the students who entered the contest.  You did a fantastic job! Each book trailer is posted separately to allow users to ... http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/04/13/first-annual-book-trailers-the-winners/ The third installment of Ridgeview’s Pawcasts was produced by Bailey, Nathan, and Jovani.  The students interviewed our resident musical expert, Mr. Spratlan about playing instruments and being an orchestra director at Ridgeview Middle School. Ridgeview Pawcast - Episode 3 - Mr. Spratlan http://ridgeviewms.org/podcasts/2008/04/02/ridgeview-pawcast-episode-3-mr-spratlan/