The Hutchings Computer Lab Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mr. Horne
We are a podcast that interviews some of the extraordinary students here at Hutchings Elementary. For a student to be a guest on the show, we ask that they have something special to share with our listeners. In a world where everyone wins a participation trophy, we choose to spotlight special accomplishments by special people!
PODCAST #14: TEACHER OF THE YEAR, MRS. OTTHowell Public School's newest teacher of the year, Mrs. Lori Ott, joins us in studio to talk about her classroom, her past, her educational philosophy, and good advice on how to live our lives. Listen below, or download this free episode oniTunes, sync it to your mobile device, and enjoy the show on the road.
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PODCAST #13: MR. PRINCE AND MR. DELANDMr. Prince and Mr. DeLand swing by the studio to tell us all about their fantastic experience this past summer at the American Wilderness Leadership School (AWLS). Both Mr. Prince and Mr. DeLand put in a ton of effort in their camping adventure out west and had a great time. They give us advice on how to become friends with new people, why it's important to put down the electronics and go outside, and their favorite part of the summer school. Listen below, or download this free episode oniTunes, sync it to your mobile device, and enjoy the show on the road.
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PODCAST #12: GIRLS ON THE RUN - KELLY, ELLIE, & MADDIEKelly, Ellie, & Maddie stop by to discuss the Girls on the Run program. Girls on the Run is a non-profit program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. The girls describe why any 3rd-5th grade girl should sign up for Girls on the Run. Also, former GOTR coach Mrs. Buckingham joins us in studio to talk about the program from a coach's perspective. GOTR is a fantastic program that we encourage all parents to look into. Listen below, or download this free episode oniTunes, sync it to your mobile device, and enjoy the show on the road.
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To register for the spring 2013 Girls on the Run program click on the gold star.
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PODCAST #11: TEAM BOUNCE - HUTCHINGS FAB FIVE GYMNASTS
Five members from "Team Bounce", Hutchings' own all-star gymnastics team, join us in studio to talk all things gymnastics. Madison, Avery, Rachel, Jamie, and Lauren sit down to answer your questions and tell us about their gymnastics talents and accomplishments. The girls tell Mr. Horne how many hours they have to put in a week to get to the level they are currently at. Also, the girls weigh in on the summer Olympics. Don't miss this very special episode of The Hutchings Computer Lab Podcast. Listen below, or download this free episode oniTunes, sync it to your mobile device, and enjoy the show on the road.
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PODCAST #10: SYDNEY
5th Grader Sydney drops by to talk about her recent donation to Wigs4Kids.org. Sydney has been growing her hair out for quite some time, all the while, planning to donate her hair to kids who are in need of wigs due to cancer or other medical conditions. Listen as Sydney tells us about her experience, why it made her nervous, and how she felt once her hair was cut. Don't miss one of the feel-good podcasts of the year.
"Wigs 4 Kids" is a nonprofit organization in St. Clair Shores, Michigan whose program is available to any child or teen through age 18 in Michigan. Download this free episode on iTunes.
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Let us know the questions you would like answered for our next podcast guests. We are pleased to be bringing five outstanding Hutchings gymnasts into our studio next week. Have a question for Madison, Jamie, Lauren, Rachel, or Avery? There are several ways to submit your questions.
You can send in questions by commenting on this blog post, by visiting our Facebook page, by sending out a tweet using the hashtag #HutchingsPodcast or mention us on Twitter @HutchingsTech, or email Mr. Horne at horner@howellschools.com. Ask away, you're question might be selected to ask the girls during their podcast, which will be recorded on Tuesday, October 2nd.
PODCAST #1: BEN
Mr. Horne sits down with 3rd grader Ben, creator of the Mr. Fathead comic book series. Ben tells us that he did not do all this work alone, he discusses his Cosmic Cartoons company, and shares some insight on how to make successful comic books. Near the end of the show, Ben reveals some words to live by! Follow Ben's advice if you want to achieve great things in life. Download this free episode on iTunes.
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Free preview (first 2 pages) of Mr. Fathead. See 3rd grader Ben to purchase your own full copy!
More student podcast coming soon!
AUDIO BOOK: DAISY
Listen to our first ever audio book, "Daisy", read by author & illustrator, 1st grader Lilly. Follow along with the book below. Download this free episode on iTunes.
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VIEW COMPLETE BOOK HERE (pages 1-19)
(See pages 1-16 below)
VIEW COMPLETE BOOK HERE (pages 1-19)
PODCAST #3: JD
Mr. Horne welcomes 5th grader JD to talk about the art of marionette making, puppeteering, and how JD got started in this business in the first place. JD shares some great cost-cutting tips on making your own puppets, and tells us a funny story that happened while putting together his newest puppet, "Clown".
Also, make sure to check out the video below. There were some technical difficulties during our talent show, and JD was not able to have his puppet perform. However, we talk JD into sticking around the studio and recording a special video where he makes his puppet actually play Beethoven on the keyboard, a must see! Download this free episode on iTunes.
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PODCAST #6: GRIFFIN
Youth hockey star, 2nd grader Griffin, sits down and fills us in on his incredible youth hockey career. In this interview Griffin discusses how he got his start in hockey, how hard work pays off, what it was like to play for Team USA, why he wears #51, his favorite arenas to play in, and more. We also discuss Griffin's bucket of pucks, and how we all have our own "bucket of pucks", and how our "buckets of pucks" can bring us success. Download this free episode on iTunes.
Griffin plays hockey at the highest level of competition, and if that isn't challenge enough, he plays with kids who are two years older than him! We could all learn valuable life lessons from this interview. Your special talent might not be hockey, but Griffin let's us know how to reach our full potential. Find your special talent, and then follow Griffin's road map for success.
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PODCAST #7: MRS. JILEK-WOLFE
Top runner and 1st grade teacher Mrs. Jilek-Wolfe takes a short break from her afternoon walk, stops by the studio, and discusses marathons, triathlons, swimming, and more. Listen to find out when Mrs. Jilek-Wolfe got started running, how tough a marathon is, and what she thinks about when she hits "the wall" in a race. Don't miss her advice toward the end of the podcast for some encouraging words to live by! Download this free episode on iTunes.
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PODCAST #8: HAYDEN
5th Grader, seamstress, Hayden, stops by and tells us all about her talent of sewing. Hayden tells us how long she has been sewing for, what she has made so far, and she tells us a funny story about how she got her first sewing machine. Hayden really does have a special talent using her sewing machine! Check out the pictures below that show some of the creations that Hayden has put together with her Singer. Download this free episode on iTunes.
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PODCAST #9: CAST OF WILLY WONKA JR.
Three cast members from Howell Community Theatre's production of Willy Wonka Jr, Elissa, Jenna, & Nic, join us in studio to discuss their upcoming play. The actresses and actor tell us how the audition process works, they describe their previous acting experience, and they give some advice for those aspiring actors out there.
Purchase your ticket to Willy Wonka Jr today! Hurry, the shows are selling out quickly. Visit the Community Theatre of Howell and buy your tickets online for only $7.00. Tickets are available for shows on December 8, 9, 10, & 11. Download this free episode on iTunes.
Purchase Tickets here:www.cththeatre.org/index.html
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PODCAST #5: MRS. WANLASS
New Hutchings principal Mrs. Wanlass joins us in studio for a special "Meet the Principal" episode. We discuss Mrs. Wanlass' life as a youngster, her moves from the midwest, to the west coast, and back to the midwest. Mrs. Wanlass answers some of your questions, tells us about her dogs, and she also talks about what made her want to become a principal. Mr. Horne recalls a family vacation from long ago, and a certain song that played on his parent's car radio over and over again during the trip. Don't miss this very special podcast, featuring, for the first time, a Hutchings staff member. Also, don't forget, you can download this episode on iTunes for free!
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Our next podcast will feature our new principal, Mrs. Wanlass! We are asking you to submit some questions so that we can get to know Mrs. Wanlass a little better. Simply click the "Comments" link above, and submit your question. You never know, we might ask your question to Mrs. Wanlass during our podcast.
Let's follow our internet safety rules, and enter our first names only on the comment form (Parent's, that goes for you too). Parent's can simply enter their first name when leaving a comment, or something like "Tyler's mom". We can't guarantee that all your questions will be asked, but how cool would it be to hear your name mentioned on a real Hutchings Computer Lab Podcast.
And, it might be a couple hours before your comment appears on this blog. We have to approve all the comments on this blog before they go live. So, what do you want to now about Mrs. Wanlass?
PODCAST #2: LILLY
Children's book author & illustrator, 1st grader Lilly joins the show to talk about her picture book Daisy. Lilly & Mr. Horne discuss what it takes to be a successful author, how long it takes to publish a book like Daisy, and how Lily got interested in books. They also discuss Lilly's favorite pastime activities ..... barbies anyone? Also, don't miss Lilly's first audio book. Follow along and listen to Lilly read her book, Daisy, on this post.
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VIEW COMPLETE BOOK HERE (pages 1-19)
(See pages 1-16 below)
VIEW COMPLETE BOOK HERE (pages 1-19)
Have an idea for the show? Know someone who would make a great guest? Simply click the "Suggest a Guest" button on the top right corner of the page. Fill out the form and make sure to tell us why they would be someone interesting to interview.