The Boland School Spotlight
By Daniel Manseau
The Boland School SpotlightMar 25, 2020
College & Career Month
We're back! Welcome to Season 4, Episode 1, of The Boland School Spotlight Podcast. In this episode, you'll hear from Principal Bakowski sharing some awesome news about the gains we've made regarding our status in the district. Also, you'll hear about exciting events happening around College and College Month and listen to some students share what they want to be when they grow up. We'll introduce a new segment with Ms. Cockfield, librarian, called Library Talk, about what's happening in the library. Finally, you'll hear my interview with our very own, Jason Perkins, who's publishing his first picture book, Rock Stars Don't Nap, in November!
Ask Minecraft Dan!
In this episode, Dan Coronel, aka Minecraft Dan, from the Minecraft EDU Team at Minecraft, takes time to answer questions from the teachers and students at Boland.
If you would like to ask a question of Minecraft Dan for a future segment, email me at manseaud@springfieldpublicschools.com and you could hear your question answered in an upcoming episode!
In the meantime, keep minecrafting!!
Meet Minecraft Dan!
We're back with season 3, episode 1, of The Boland School Spotlight Podcast! In this episode, you'll meet Dan Coronel, aka Minecraft Dan, to discuss how students at Boland School are learning to use Minecraft in the classroom to show what they learn in a fun and creative way. Also, we've included a poll question for you to answer to see how many students already play Minecraft. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Inteview with Julia Thomas, FoodCorps AmeriCorps Service Member
Find out more about FoodCorps and the work they do to make whole foods available to all student by clicking on the link: foodcorps.org.
Click here to check out all of Miss Julia's videos on the FoodCorps Playlist at The Boland School Spotlight YouTube Channel!
Meet Boland's New Librarian, Krishna Longanecker!
In the first episode of Season 2, we shine the spotlight on Boland School's new librarian, Krishna Longanecker! She'll talk abut what being a librarian means to her and the changes she's making to the book collection to promote diverse identities and experiences that foster a more inclusive environment. Also, Krishna will share some exciting news about how students can start to check out books through curbside pickup at the school.
Episode links:
Click the link to learn more about Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/538594/lucky-broken-girl-by-ruth-behar/
Click the link to visit Boland School's Library webpage: https://boland.springfieldpublicschools.com/remote_learning/library_resources
Contact Mr. Manseau at manseaud@springfieldpublicschools.com
Spotlight Read Aloud: The Wild Robot, Part 5
Can a robot survive in the wilderness? Listen to the final installment of Peter Brown's bestselling book, The Wild Robot, to continue following Roz's adventures on the island.
Click the link to the Flipgrid to respond to the story: The Wild Robot Read Aloud Flipgrid
Spotlight Read Aloud: The Wild Robot, Part 4
Can a robot survive in the wilderness? Listen to the next installment of Peter Brown's bestselling book, The Wild Robot, to continue following Roz's adventures on the island.
Spotlight Read Aloud: The Wild Robot, Part 3
Can a robot survive in the wilderness? Listen to the next installment of Peter Brown's bestselling book, The Wild Robot, to continue following Roz's adventures on the island.
Spotlight Read Aloud: The Wild Robot, Part 2
Can a robot survive in the wilderness? Listen to the next installment of Peter Brown's bestselling book, The Wild Robot, to continue following Roz's adventures on the island.
Spotlight Read Aloud: The Wild Robot, Part 1
Can a robot survive in the wilderness? Listen to the first thirteen chapters of Peter Brown's bestselling book, The Wild Robot, to find out!
Boland's Great Kindness Challenge
Boland School accepted 2020's Great Kindness Challenge! Listen to our Kindness Tunnel, and hear our preschoolers sing The Kindness Song.
Beacon Light of Hope
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, students in Mr. Wurtzel's music classes collaborated on a new song called "Boland's Beacon Light of Hope."
Spooky Sounds, Giving Thanks, & Girls on the Run!
The second episode of the Boland School Spotlight podcast brings you spooky sounds created in Mr. Wutzel's music classes. Also, we'll remember the Thanksgiving season by hearing student's and families share what they're thankful for at the Annual Boland School Thanksgiving dinner. Finally, we'll celebrate the end of Boland's Girls on the Run team by listening to what the girls will take away from the experience and hear the sounds of race day at Smith College in Northampton.
Hopes and Dreams
In the inaugural episode of The Boland School Spotlight Podcast, we hear from Mrs. McGowan and her third grade class as they share their hopes and dreams for the year.