Let's Learn Together podcast

Let's Learn Together

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Snow Days 35:28

לפני 10 ימים35:28

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Students love snow days. It's a surprise day off and an opportunity to sleep in and play outside in the snow. But who decides on whether we have school or we need to close for the day because of the weather? And how do they make that decision? On today’s episode, our Public Information Specialist Mark Adam discusses snow days with Superintendent Jeff Simons, Transportation Administrator Dr. Wanda McQueen, and Head of Grounds Frank Asenbauer. They discuss the process for evaluating winter weather, the timeline for calling snow days or delays, and how information is shared with teachers, staff and families. They also share whether their jobs have impacted how they feel about the winter. Also, students share their favorite snow day activities, the staff profile features Special Education Teacher Abigail Kissane, and we feature Red Mill Intramurals in the Student Activity Spotlight. (1:20) – Snow Days (29:40) – Students Share Their Favorite Snow Day Activities (31:04) – Staff Profile of Special Education Teacher Abigail Kissane (33:14) – Student Activity Spotlight with Red Mill Intramurals (34:22) – Upcoming Events Let’s Learn Together is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps. Special thanks to our guest host Jayla Dudley '26!…

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Math Instruction 35:09

לפני 26 ימים35:09

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Mathematics is one of the fundamental subjects we teach to students, known as one of the three R’s in reading, writing and arithmetic. From the time students enter pre-k or kindergarten and they are learning how to count, all the way up to high school when they learn algebra and statistics, the East Greenbush Central School District has a rich curriculum that covers everything students need to know in math. Math is a subject that can be challenging for some, but through the amazing work of our teachers and support services offered by our schools, we can set students up for success. On today’s episode, Superintendent Jeff Simons discusses math instruction with teachers Brittany Harrison from Red Mill, Christine Blake from Goff, and Frank DiDonato from Columbia. We discuss the math curriculum and improvements we have made over the years, the requirements for graduation, and how our teachers make math fun and engaging. Also, students celebrate Valentine's Day by sharing what they love, the staff profile features School Bus Aide Kaitlyn Roy, and we feature Odyssey of the Mind in the Student Activity Spotlight. (1:23) – Pre-K Registration and Best Wishes to Winter Athletes (2:04) – Math Instruction (29:51) – Students Share What They Love (31:05) – School Bus Aide Kaitlyn Roy (32:41) – Student Activity Spotlight with Odyssey of the Mind (33:59) – Upcoming Events Let’s Learn Together is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps.…

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Health Services 34:53

לפני 6 weeks34:53

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Every parent has comforted their child and tried to help them feel better when the child is sick or hurt - whether it’s a cold, a stomach bug, or they tripped and skinned their knee. When students are at school, that responsibility is met by our wonderful school nurses. On today’s episode, our Public Information Specialist Mark Adam has a conversation with two of our school nurses - Julie Stoffels from Columbia High School and Sarah Tacy from Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School. They discuss the duties of a school nurse, how they care for students, and what families can do to prevent illness during cold and flu season. Also, students tell jokes, the staff profile features Goff School Counselor Sharon Dunn, and we feature Columbia Book Club in the Student Activity Spotlight. (1:12) – Cell Phone Committee Update (3:43) – Health Services (28:01) – Students Tell Jokes (29:10) – Goff School Counselor Sharon Dunn (31:36) – Student Activity Spotlight with Columbia Book Club (33:53) – Upcoming Events Let’s Learn Together is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps.…

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Winterfest 21:05

לפני 8 weeks21:05

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The popular community event Winterfest will be returning to Howard L. Goff Middle School in East Greenbush on Saturday, January 18. A full day of family friendly events have been planned including a pancake breakfast in the cafeteria, bounce houses in the gym, craft vendors, and much more! On this episode, we preview the 35th annual Winterfest with Angel Schweigert, president of the East Greenbush Education Foundation, the nonprofit that coordinates this special event. We discuss the schedule of activities and highlight some of the other important ways the Education Foundation supports our school district. Also, students share their favorite winter activities, the staff profile features Columbia Speech Language Pathologist Kate Morrow, and we feature Ski Club in the Student Activity Spotlight. (1:18) – School Budget Planning (2:20) – Winterfest Preview (14:59) – Students Share Their Favorite Winter Activities (15:51) – Staff Profile of Speech Language Pathologist Kate Morrow (18:35) – Student Activity Spotlight with Ski Club (19:47) – Upcoming Events Let’s Learn Together is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps.…

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Science Research Program 30:57

לפני 9 weeks30:57

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Columbia High School offers a three-year Science Research Program for students who want to learn more about a specific subject. The current projects are fascinating, such as the association of sleep and blood pressure, conservation of sharks through tagging, using AI algorithms to determine whether people are related or not, and the impact of ice cover on phytoplankton in local lakes. Students work with a mentor, they learn how to conduct research, and they develop many important skills such as critical thinking, organization, writing, and public speaking. On today’s episode, our Public Information Specialist Mark Adam discusses the Science Research Program with Columbia Science Teacher and Director of the Science Research Program Heidi Gleason, and three students enrolled in the program. Each of the students discuss their projects and what they have learned from being part of this engaging and rigorous program. Also, students share their New Year Resolutions, the staff profile features Genet Music Teacher Megan Scolaro, and we feature the Columbia Computer Club in the Student Activity Spotlight. (1:27) – Happy New Year (2:06) – Science Research Program (24:11) – Students Share Their New Year Resolutions (25:11) – Staff Profile of Genet Music Teacher (28:21) – Student Activity Spotlight with Columbia Computer Club (29:50) – Upcoming Events Let’s Learn Together is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps.…

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Holiday Playlist 45:41

לפני 11 weeks45:41

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We are incredibly fortunate to have a wonderful music department with talented students and dedicated faculty. Every December, our high school ensembles spread the holiday spirit by performing at school concerts and special events throughout the community, including the Empire State Plaza, the Rensselaer Train Station, and the Stratton VA Medical Center. In that spirit of giving, we are sharing some holiday music from these ensembles so you can enjoy it with family and friends this week, perhaps as you decorate your tree, prepare holiday meals, or host family gatherings. We have 14 songs for you on this episode - with two songs from each of our seven high school ensembles. The songs were recorded at our Holiday Concerts earlier this month. Enjoy! Chamber Orchestra (1:12) - La Donna e Mobile (3:35) - A Yuletide Reel Chamber Singers (7:01) - Winter's Heart (10:29) - Jingle Bell Rock Concert Band (12:32) - Dirge for a Sugar Plum Fairy (15:04) - Treme Trepak Chorus (16:57) - Snow on Snow (20:17) - Sleigh Bells Jazz Band (22:12) - Red Clay (26:44) - Gringo Orchestra (31:28) - Calm and Bright (35:10) - Westward Motion Symphonic Band (39:55) - Let the Bells Ring (42:52) - You Better Sleigh Let’s Learn Together is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps.…

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School Social Workers Supporting Students and Families 38:47

לפני 12 weeks38:47

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The primary purpose of schools is to educate students. But that education goes far beyond reading, writing, math and other academic subjects. We teach students character education, conflict resolution and how to build and foster healthy relationships with others. Much of that important work is led by our school social workers. On today’s episode, Superintendent Jeff Simons discusses this important work with three of our social workers Lois Rondeau at Columbia High School, Jamie Eggleston at Goff Middle School and Tiffany Rinehimer at Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School. They talk about some of the trends they are seeing in students over the past few years and how they support students and their families. Also, students share their favorite holiday songs, the staff profile features Red Mill School Nurse Kate Ryan, and we feature the Columbia Chamber Singers in the Student Activity Spotlight. (1:35) – Happy Holidays (1:55) – School Social Workers Supporting Students and Families (32:19) – Students Share Their Favorite Holiday Songs (33:46) – Staff Profile of Red Mill School Nurse Kate Ryan (36:05) – Student Activity Spotlight with Columbia Chamber Singers (37:41) – Upcoming Events Let’s Learn Together is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps.…

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Capital Project Update 26:52

לפני 14 weeks26:52

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The East Greenbush Central School District is moving forward with capital project planning. As you may be aware, this exciting project was approved by voters during the School Budget Vote in May and it will improve facilities and grounds at each of our schools over the next five years. On today’s episode, our Public Information Specialist Mark Adam talks with Superintendent Jeff Simons and Director of Business and Finance Jennifer Mulligan about the capital project. They share some recent updates and discuss how the project is progressing. Also, students tell us about their favorite classes, our staff profile features DPS Teaching Assistant Tenniel Hansen, and the Student Activity Spotlight features the Columbia Yearbook Club. (1:04) – U.S. News & World Report Best School Rankings (1:31) – Capital Project Update (20:31) – Students Share Their Favorite Classes (22:00) – Staff Profile of DPS Teaching Assistant Tenniel Hansen (24:06) – Student Activity Spotlight with Columbia Yearbook Club (25:47) – Upcoming Events Let’s Learn Together is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps.…

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Happy Thanksgiving 1:06

לפני 15 weeks1:06

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In this special episode of Let's Learn Together, Superintendent Jeff Simons offers a Thanksgiving message to the school community.

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Thanksgiving Feast 22:48

לפני 16 weeks22:48

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Teachers and staff at Howard L. Goff Middle School are celebrating Thanksgiving a little early with their annual Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday, November 20. It’s a wonderful event that brings the staff together for a luncheon in the school gym to enjoy turkey and all the trimmings. They are also joined by students who help with the event by preparing food and decorations in their classes. On today’s episode, our Public Information Specialist Mark Adam talks with Goff Social Studies Teacher Tim Galvin, who coordinates the event. They discuss what’s on the menu this year, how students help put the event together, and why this has become a decades long tradition. Also, Columbia High School students tell us about their favorite fall activities, our staff profile features Goff 6th Grade Science Teacher Courtney Brewer, and the Student Activity Spotlight features the Be the Change Club. (1:29) – NYS Master Teacher (2:04) – Capital Project Update (2:43) – Retirement (3:45) – Thanksgiving Feast (15:46) – Students Share Their Favorite Fall Activities (16:38) – Staff Profile of Goff 6th Grade Science Teacher Courtney Brewer (19:32) – Student Activity Spotlight with Be the Change Club (21:45) – Upcoming Events Let’s Learn Together is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps.…

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Participation in Government 32:19

לפני 19 weeks32:19

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Participation in Government is a required course for Columbia High School students, meaning they must take it before graduating from high school. They learn about the history of government, the branches of our government, and how policy is created. Through this class, students can register to vote, they attend public meetings and volunteer for community service. On today’s episode, our Public Information Specialist Mark Adam discusses Participation in Government with teachers Kelley Sheraw and Dan Wagner, and two seniors who are taking the class this semester - Ellie Keenholts and Kole Hardy. Also, elementary students tell us what they will be for Halloween, our staff profile features Columbia Social Studies Teacher Stephen Lapolla, Deputy Jay Gravelle shares some Trick or Treating safety tips, and the Student Activity Spotlight features Key Club. (1:22) – Election Day (1:56) – Participation in Government (21:21) – Students Share Their Halloween Costumes (22:42) – Staff Profile of Columbia Social Studies Teacher Stephen Lapolla (26:43) – Safety Tips for Trick or Treating (29:15) – Student Activity Spotlight with Key Club (31:18) – Upcoming Events Let’s Learn Together is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps.…

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Career and Technical Education 32:48

לפני 21 weeks32:48

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No two students are the same. They have different interests and they learn in different ways. So it’s critically important that schools provide as many learning opportunities and pathways for success as possible. Whether students go on to a 2-year or 4-year college, or enter the workforce, we want our students to be prepared for their next stage in life. On today’s episode, Superintendent Jeff Simons discusses Career and Technical Education with Anthony DeFazio, principal of the Robert H. Gibson Technical School, and two Columbia High School students who are enrolled in the career tech program through Questar III BOCES. Also, students tell us what they want to be when they grow up, our staff profile features Academic Intervention Specialist Math Teacher Sarina Biski, and the Student Activity Spotlight features the Bell Top Running Club. (1:54) – Student Community Service (2:55) – Career and Technical Education (25:56) – Students Share What They Want to Be When They Grow Up (27:22) – Staff Profile of AIS Math Teacher Sarina Biski (30:04) – Student Activity Spotlight with the Bell Top Running Club (31:18) – Upcoming Events Let’s Learn Together is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps.…

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Physical Education and Health 47:50

לפני 23 weeks47:50

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Physical Education is a favorite class for many of our students. They get to run and play, they get to go outside in the nice weather, and they enjoy the fun and engaging activities organized by our passionate PE teachers. But they also learn important skills such as how to work together in teams, how to communicate, how to adapt to new and different situations, and how to overcome challenges. As students get older they begin taking Health class at Goff Middle School and Columbia High School and learn about important topics such as mental health, wellness, and nutrition. On today’s episode, Superintendent Jeff Simons discuss Physical Education and Health with Red Mill PE teacher Curtis Sankey, Columbia PE teacher Courteny Hotaling, and Columbia Health teacher Chris LeGare. They talk about what students learn in PE and Health classes, and how these lessons can help lead to healthy lifestyles later in life. Also, students tell us what their favorite activity is from Physical Education class, our staff profile features Occupational Therapist Katie Randorf, Physical Education Teacher and Strength and Conditioning Coach Tom Libardi offers five tips for improving your health, and the Student Activity Spotlight features Goff Peer Leadership. (1:52) – Remembering John Sawchuk (2:52) – Physical Education and Health (37:30) – Students Share Their Favorite Activities from Physical Education (38:44) – Staff Profile of Occupational Therapist Katie Randorf (41:24) – 5 Tips to Improve Your Health (45:58) – Student Activity Spotlight of Goff Peer Leadership (46:58) – Upcoming Events Let’s Learn Together is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps.…

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Portrait of a Graduate 40:22

לפני 25 weeks40:22

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The East Greenbush Central School District has developed a new and exciting vision for our students. It’s called Portrait of a Graduate, and it identifies five skills students will need for success in life (Confident Learner, Effective Communicator, Adaptable, Empathetic, and Critical Thinker). On today’s episode of Let's Learn Together, our public information specialist Mark Adam discusses the new Portrait of a Graduate with Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Roy Stiles, Bell Top First Grade Teacher, and a parent in our district, Sarah Lussier, and Superintendent Jeff Simons. We talk about what Portrait of a Graduate is, how we will implement it with input from teachers, staff and families, and how it will benefit students. Also, students tell us what their favorite thing is about being back at school, our staff profile features Custodian John Sprackland, the Student Activity Spotlight features Kennedy Ring '25 and the Girls' Varsity Soccer Team, and Officer Ed Ashley provides back-to-school safety information. (1:28) – Welcome Back (2:23) – Portrait of a Graduate (27:03) – Students Share Their Favorite Things About Being Back at School (28:07) – Staff Profile of Bell Top Custodian John Sprackland (30:34) – Student Activity Spotlight with Kennedy Ring '25 (31:52) – Back-to-School Safety Information with Officer Ed Ashley (39:23) – Upcoming Events Let’s Learn Together is available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Music and other apps.…

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Cell Phones in Schools 40:15

לפני 28 weeks40:15

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On today’s episode of Let’s Learn Together, Superintendent Jeff Simons has a conversation about cell phones in schools with Goff Middle School Interim Principal Jim McHugh, Goff School Counselor Jaclyn Gleason and a parent of two students Nichole Krisanda. They discuss the Goff Cell Phone Policy which restricts the use of phones during the school day, why it was implemented last year, and the positive impact that has resulted. They also talk about the potential for future discussions of cell phones at the high school. Also, Columbia students tell us what they are looking forward to in the upcoming school year, our staff profile features Senior Bus Driver Carianne Rudolph, and Questar Early Childhood Principal Mike Burns provides some tips to our parents and caregivers of incoming pre-k students. (1:55) – A New School Year (3:04) – Cell Phones in Schools (30:35) – Students Share What They Are Looking Forward to This School Year (31:24) – Staff Profile of Senior Bus Driver Carianne Rudolph (33:58) - Welcome to Pre-K Families (with tips for a smooth start!) (38:55) – Upcoming Events *** Background Reading: Goff Cell Phone Policy Leads to Improved Academics and Behavior…

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