Brown School Podcast
All of the latest news pertaining to the Brown School community.
Mon, April 06, 2020
Brown School Science Bowl - Episode #13
In this episode, we take a closer look at the annual Science Bowl competition! Listen in as students prepared and shared their thoughts on the event. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org
Fri, March 06, 2020
Brown School News - Episode #12
In this episode, we will update you on some of the week's news, check-in as students celebrated the 100th day of school, and take a trip to Museo. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org
Wed, February 05, 2020
Brown School News - Episode #11
In this episode, we will update you on some school news, including the announcement of several of our Brown School book awards. Then, we will check in with several classrooms to see what they have been working on. Lastly, we'll listen to several selections from our most recent concert. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org
Wed, December 04, 2019
Brown School Podcast - Episode #10
In this episode, we will talk about gratitude. First, we will hear from Mrs. Katie Bryant about how gratitude ties into our mindfulness program, and then we will listen to students sharing what they were grateful for on the day before our Thanksgiving break as they participated in gratitude circles. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org
Wed, November 20, 2019
Brown School News - Episode #9
In this episode, we will update you on some school news and then check in with the first and third-grade classes to see what they have been working on. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org PALS Email: PALS@brownschool.org
Sat, November 09, 2019
Brown School Podcast - Episode #8: Veterans Day
In this episode, we share our gratitude for our veterans and service members. First, you will hear from Head of School, Mrs. Patti Vitale, who talks about how the Brown School tradition of our Veterans Day assembly was started. Next, you'll listen to some of the highlights from the assembly that was held on Friday, November 8th at Brown School. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org
Fri, November 08, 2019
Brown School News - Episode #7
In this episode, we will update you on some school news and listen in as some of our students practice and perform in Mrs. Salvatores's classroom and the Music Cafe. Next, we talk about traditions at Brown School, including a new tradition for our high school students. If you're brave enough, you can listen through to the end of the podcast to hear Mrs. Ryf's trip through the haunted house! Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org Chef Rice: jrice@brownschool.org
Thu, October 24, 2019
Brown School News - Episode #6
In this episode, we will update you on some school news and talk about events that we are planning for. Next, we will listen in on a few science classes, and then we will hear from our middle school students about their experiences with HLC, the Hybrid Learning Consortium. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org
Wed, October 09, 2019
Brown School News - Episode #5
In this episode, we will update you on some school news and learn about an art project called Inktober. Next, we will listen in on a fire safety presentation for Kindergarten through fourth grade from the Schenectady Fire Department. And lastly, I stepped into a few classrooms to record as fourth graders presented state brochures and fifth graders participated in a science experiment, and then Kindergarten through second-grade students shared their favorite part of school so far. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org
Wed, September 25, 2019
Brown School News - Episode #4
In this episode, we hear from some of our students and faculty about what they are most looking forward to this year. Then, Chef Justin Rice talks about the lunch program as well as the new breakfast offerings! Our social worker, Ms. Liz Frawley, shares a little bit about her role and how it fits into the IGNITE program at Brown School. And lastly, we listen to some interviews with middle school students from Camp Chingachgook. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org Chef Rice: jrice@brownschool.org Ms. Frawley: lfrawley@brownschool.org
Thu, September 19, 2019
Back to School Night - Part 5 (PALS & Support)
In Part 5 of our special Back to School Night podcasts, we learn about a few ways that parents can support Brown School. First, we hear from Mrs. Crystal Bedard who leads our parent organization, P.A.L.S. (Parents Actively Lending Support). Next, Ms. Debby Borg discusses several ways that families can support Brown School.
Wed, September 18, 2019
Back to School Night - Part 4 (Art)
In Part 4 of our special Back to School Night podcast series, we learn about our art program. First, we hear from our Preschool through third-grade art teacher, Mrs. Kathryn West, and then Ms. Mattea Weinberg talks about the fourth through eleventh-grade art program and OVA. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org Mrs. West: kwest@brownschool.org Ms. Weinberg: mweinberg@brownschool.org
Wed, September 18, 2019
Back to School Night - Part 3 (Music, Movement, and Physical Education)
In Part 3 of our special Back to School Night podcasts, we learn about our music, movement, and physical education programs. First, we learn about the guitar program from Mrs. Mary Salvatore. Next, Ms. Jonina Wilkins talks about general music, band, chorus, and movement. Last, we hear information about the physical education and sports programs from Mrs. Kim Cooper. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org Mrs. Salvatore: msalvatore@brownschool.org Ms. Wilkins: jwilkins@brownschool.org Mrs. Cooper: kcooper@brownschool.org
Mon, September 16, 2019
Back to School Night - Part 2 (Library & Technology)
In Part 2 of our special Back to School Night podcasts, we learn about our Library and Technology programs. First, we hear from librarian Mrs. Carie Anderson, and then Mr. Chris Roberts talks about the technology at Brown School. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org Mrs. Anderson: canderson@brownschool.org Library Webpage: School Library System: Brown School Mr. Roberts: croberts@brownschool.org
Thu, September 12, 2019
Back To School Night - Part 1 (Foreign Language)
In Part 1 of our special Back to School Night podcasts, we learn about our foreign language program. First, Mrs. Amy Gosh talks about the Kindergarten through fifth-grade Spanish program. Next, we learn about Preschool Spanish, middle school Spanish, and the different options for high school language from Mrs. Colleen Bosco. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org Sra. Gosh: agosh@brownschool.org Sra. Bosco: cbosco@brownschool.org
Tue, September 03, 2019
Brown School News - Episode #2
In this episode, we hear from the Director of Special Programs, Ms. Amanda Keil, who explains all of the program options available including before and after school care, Plus Program, enrichment, and clubs. Next, Assistant Head of School Mrs. Pam Hoeffner talks about arrival and dismissal routines that help to keep our students safe. Nurse Kelly Gregory reminds families about some important information from the Health Office. And lastly, we end the podcast with a bit of fun to get our brains warmed up for the new school year. It’s a game of trivia with three of our teachers: Ms. Teresa Burke, Mrs. Anna Gabree, and Mrs. Stephanie Haines!
Wed, August 07, 2019
Brown School Podcast - Episode #1
Brown School News Podcast - Episode #1 In this episode we hear from Head of School, Mrs. Patti Vitale about some of the work that has been going on at the school this summer, including building upgrades, curriculum work, and some changes with our classes. Next, Assistant Head of School Mrs. Pam Hoeffner gives us a rundown of some important events on our calendar in September. And we end the podcast with a Mindful Minute from our third grade teacher, Mrs. Katie Bryant. Links: Brown School: www.brownschool.org Supply Lists: http://brownschool.org/2018-2019-supply-lists/ Reading Lists/Activities: http://brownschool.org/summer-reading-lists/
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