Schoolin Ya: A Birchland Park Podcast

Funmi, Ava, Porter, and Jack join us to discuss what has been a crazy year to be an 8th grader.  These four are hard-working, fun, positive, and headed toward having a major impact on the world.  We are proud to have them in the Birchland family!

We miss our 8th graders so much!  In this episode, Mr. Allen talks to William and Andrew Preye about how they're doing during this crazy time and what they're planning for the future.

We miss our 8th graders so much!  In this episode, Mr. Allen talks to our good friend Beckett to see how he is doing during this weird time.  

Four members of our Student Council join us to discuss how online learning is going, as well as how they're making the best of being at home.  

A group of 7th graders gives us their insights and thoughts on Mandalorian, Season 1.  Buckle up!

In this episode, four 8th grade students and a teacher join us to talk NBA!

8th grader, Eralyn Figueroa, is sharing with us the many ways that teen pregnancy can impact multiple lives.  She does an incredible job of addressing this challenging topic!

Welcome back, everyone!  Today, I speak to Elaine Santaniello, principal of Mountain View Elementary School, to discuss the transition from 5th to 6th grade as well as 6th grade students Connor and Emily, who share their experiences moving from one building to the next!  WIth this, we wrap up our examination on transitions.  Make sure you tune in next week, where we talk to 8th grade students about a myriad of topics!

Welcome back, everyone. And Happy Valentine's Day!  Today, I'm joined by Michael Fredette, principal of Mapleshade Elementary School, who shares his thoughts on what it means to transition, and then I conclude with two incredible conversations with sixth grade students, Emerson and Ben.  Stay tuned for next week, when I wrap up our examination on transitions to middle school. 

Welcome back, everyone! This week, we will continue our conversation about transitions. I am joined first by 6th grade guidance counselor, Diana Bannon, and later, I have in-depth conversations with Elizabeth and Vincent!  Thanks for tuning in, everyone!

Welcome to Schoolin' Ya: A Birchland Park Podcast!  Each week, we will get the perspective from students and staff around different topics.  To kick off our journey together,  I sit down with Dr. Tim Allen, the principal of Birchland Park Middle School to get his perspective on transitions. From there, I hold two reflective and thoughtful conversations with sixth graders Anna and Samir.