Panther Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ridgeview Middle School
Date: May 26, 2020
Announcements -
Birthdays-
Andreas
6
Connor
8
Happy Birthday Song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RBb_d53F8I
Mindful Moment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsy2L9VvX90
Quote of the Day:
Appearances are a glimpse of the unseen.
Anaxagoras
Date: May 25, 2020
Announcements - 8th grade ceremony this evening at CRHS
Birthdays: Jodi Choate
Happy Birthday Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_DDFjXUm00
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-cXSt7rVcM
Quote of the Day: You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi
Date: Monday, May 24, 2021
Announcements - Well students, teachers and parents! We are in the last week of school! Tomorrow evening will be the 8th grade celebration at CRHS at
Happy Birthday Song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajr-ANv-hl0
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1EZ_hpnhDM&t=7s
Quote of the Day: Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.
Johannes Brahms
Talent show announcement, students who want to stay at school instead of being virtual, birthdays, MM
In today's Mindful Moment, we celebrate 2 dominant wins, a lot of special birthdays, talk talent show, and have the FRIDAY DANCE PARTAAAY! Have a great day! - Jodi Choate
In today's Mindful Moment, we have a couple of announcements, celebrate today and yesterday's birthdays, and do some tensing and releasing muscle exercises. We also highlight a quote from the GOAT. Good luck to our soccer teams tonight! Have a great day Ridgeview, on this beautiful Friday Eve! - Jodi Choate
In today's Mindful Moment, we have a few announcements, celebrate birthdays, and do Box (Square) Breathing. Have a great day Ridgeview. You ROCK! - Jodi Choate
In today's Mindful Moment, we share a few important announcements, celebrate birthdays (including Dorito's), and do The Five Senses Exercise. Have a great day Ridgeview. You Rock!!! Let's goooooooooooo! - Jodi Choate
Hello Panthers! Tune in today for some important announcements, celebrate birthdays and to be reminded that each breath is a gift!
Date: 4/16/21
Announcements - STAAR
Birthdays
Noah L.
6
16
Landon B.
7
16
Jacob M.
7
16
Jaden H.
8
16
Ainsley B.
6
17
Zander S.
7
17
Barrett F.
6
18
Fernando C.
7
18
Tristen G.
7
18
Luis S.
8
18
Happy Birthday Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHvfV5gFhW4
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKvwY0K1Sd0
Quote of the Day: “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m possible!” Audrey Hepburn
Date: 4/15/21
Announcements - Spirit Day at Panda Express
Birthdays
Romeo L.
7
15
Isabel W.
7
15
Maya B.
8
15
Skylar W.
8
15
Happy Birthday Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdSGu_K-74A
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPB58GlXRRw
Quote of the Day: “The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.”
― W.B. Yeats
Date: 4/14/21
Announcements - Please remember to eat and drink in the cafeteria only, food or drinks need to be consumed in the cafeteria, not in the hallways, no grouping, social distancing is still important
Birthdays
Suh, Evangeline Piper
6
14
White, Avery Elizabet
7
14
Covington, Jaida Ashlynn
8
14
Marks, Morgan Leanne
8
14
Happy Birthday Song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmAhXwAPn2Y
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QDMv8NIlko
Quote of the Day:“It always seems impossible until it
is done.”
Nelson Mandela
Political Leader
Date: 4/13/2021
Announcements - Tomorrow is Wacky Wednesday, wear your rain boots, STAAR reminders
Birthdays-
Reid, Jeremiah Wesley
6
12
Martis-Perez, Caitlyn Alanie
7
12
Plunkett, Maggie Breann
7
12
Cisneros JR, Gabriel Desamito
7
12
Wilhelmi, Meyer Scott
8
12
Huynh, Khang Vo Minh
7
13
Carothers IV, Eddie Lee
8
13
Gordon, Haley Marie
8
13
Happy Birthday Song-
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2UW8Im6Uno&t=8s
Quote of the Day:
Hello Panthers! Here are Birthdays for today and a Mindful Moment where we focus on stretching out some muscles!
Hello Panthers! Here is your Mindful Moment for April 7th. Make it a wonderful Wednesday!
In today's Mindful Moment, we celebrate birthdays and talk about what it means to be a true friend. Have a great and safe holiday weekend Ridgeview. The choice is yours. - Jodi Choate
In today's Mindful Moment, we celebrate birthdays and soccer tryouts and talk about Courage. Have a wonderful Wednesday Ridgeview Nation!
- Jodi Choate
In today's Mindful Moment, we celebrate birthdays and talk about Time. Time is our most valuable resource and should not be wasted. Have a Happy Tuesday Ridgeview. The choice is yours. - Jodi Choate
Date: 3/5/21
Announcements - Band solo contest this weekend, March 31 begins soccer tryouts, March 10th Lizard Relays at CRHS
Happy Birthday Song- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIt7MKijpnY Stop at 00:23.
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H1eay_WXxI
Quote of the Day:“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Toni Morrison
Hello Panthers! I hope you are staying warm on this cold day. Tune in for Birthdays, reminders and a mindfulness exercise that will hopefully bring some warmth to you.
Hello Panthers! I hope you are staying warm today. Tune in for some announcements, birthday celebrations and a 3 step mindful moment!
Good morning Panthers! Listen in today for announcements, birthdays, information about kindness week and a movement activity!
Good morning Panthers! Just a reminder Choice Sheets are due Friday the 12th! Tune in as we talk about why we do Mindfulness and focus on Kindness to Family. Have a great day!
Hello Panthers! Congratulations to our students who made Region Choir! Today is the first day of Kindness week so tune in for some ideas on how to be kind to yourself!
Happy Friday Panther Nation!
In today's Mindful Moment, we celebrate a ton of birthdays, some boys basketball wins, our book drive, and we have the FRIDAY DANCE PARTAAAYYYYY!
Have a Great Day Everyone! The choice is yours.
- Jodi Choate
Howdy Panther Nation!
In today's Mindful Moment, we talk about honesty and truth telling, and we celebrate some special birthdays. Happy Friday Eve!
- Jodi Choate
Good Morning Panther Nation!
In today's Mindful Moment, we celebrate one special birthday and talk about kindness.
Have a Happy Hump Day Ridgeview!
- Jodi Choate
Hello Panther Nation!
Today we celebrate birthdays, SWEEPING WALSH last night, and the Good Things in our lives.
Have a Great Day Ridgeview!
-Jodi Choate
Hello Panthers. Remember there is no school Monday which is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We celebrate not only his Birthday today but other Birthdays at RMS and go over the 4-7-8 breathing technique. Have a great day Ridgeview!
Good morning Ridgeview! Today we remind you about upcoming pictures, celebrate birthdays and practice some desk stretches. Have a great day Panthers!
Hello Panthers! Today we go over some important information about the PSAT and learn about a strategy to help cope with worry and other negative emotions. Have a great day Ridgeview!
Hello Panthers! Listen today for Birthdays from Saturday to today, learn about an opportunity for our virtual learners to connect and we will go over a grounding exercise to help manage our emotions when they are high. Have a great day Ridgeview!
Date: 12/17/20
Announcements -
Birthdays
D., Nora Dianne
6
17
G., Riggs Ryan
6
17
H., Megan Le
6
17
M., Manuella Abrafi
6
17
K.,, Galadriel Mabe Scholl
7
17
Winter Break Birthdays
H., Hannah Marie
6
18
P., Kenton Read
8
18
P., Kamilla Jollie
8
18
K., Nathan Alexander
6
19
A., Abigail
7
19
P., Karis Anne
8
19
S., Kaden Anthony
8
19
A., Abraham Moises
6
20
D., Jack Hardy
6
20
P., Lorenzo Isai
6
20
W., Braeden James
6
20
B., Korben David
6
21
S.i, Gabriel Ram
6
21
P,, Mia Isabella Katriane
7
21
T., Ethan Toan
8
21
A., Nathalie
6
22
C., Jacob Ramiro
6
22
O., Landon Kole
6
22
R., Sophia Margot
6
22
B., Sidney Grace
7
22
B., Zachary Paul
7
23
H., Logan Noble
6
25
D., Isaac James
8
25
S., Lia Serene
6
26
S., Mia Marie
6
27
N., Timothy Tuan
7
27
P., Caroline Anne
7
27
B., Kylie Nicole
8
27
B., Lucy Caroline
8
27
M., MariaJose
8
27
Q., Kamryn Danielle Cing
8
27
T., Delaine
8
27
P., Jaxsen Charles Randall
6
28
M., Alex Scott
7
28
M., Lisa Brielle
6
29
F., Aiden Robert
8
29
F., Cole Darick
8
29
F., Drew Allen
8
29
F., Luke Mason
8
29
P.l, Anuj
8
29
C., Robert Ligues
6
30
O., Perla Sophia
6
30
M., Johnathan Andrew
7
30
M., Ibrahim
7
30
P., Whitney Rachel
8
30
R., Cael James
8
30
G., Joshua Logan
7
31
G., Mikaela
8
31
Happy Birthday Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHvfV5gFhW4
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOeN043hkMg
Quote of the Day: “Wanna fly, you got to give up the stuff that weighs you down.” -Toni Morrison
Date: 12/16/20
Announcements - wear holiday gear to spread holiday cheer, orchestra and basketball tonight
Birthdays
Harper, James Raymond
6
16
Jones, Jasmine Renae
6
16
Happy Birthday Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KPfOVw3JwY
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iGWdUTifIQ
Quote of the Day: “As long as we are not ourselves, we will try to be what other people are.” -Malidoma Patrice Somé
Date: 12/15/20
Announcements - Boys basketball, orchestra winter concert, wear your lights
Birthdays
G., Ethan Drew
7
15
G., Jamil Omar Yaro
8
15
T., Daniel Dennis
8
15
Happy Birthday Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL2EsR61qpo
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_CK_zobSRU
Quote of the Day: “To know how much there is to know is the beginning of learning to live.” -Dorothy West
Date: 12/14/20
Announcements - Tomorrow is ugly sweater day.
Birthdays
C., Ethan Scott
7
14
H., Karma Renee
7
14
M., Alysandra Benjamin
8
14
Happy Birthday Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmke73EQZ08
Mindful Moment:https://youtu.be/8y0QzKXb_U8
Quote of the Day: There's a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can obscure the truth.
Maya Angelou
Happy Friday Panthers!
In today's Mindful Moment, we have 2 big announcements, we celebrate Friday and weekend birthdays, and we have a DANCE PARTAAAAY!
Have a great day and an even better weekend Family.
- Jodi Choate
It's GAME DAY Ridgeview! Today we celebrate birthdays and do a couple minutes of guided deep breathing and meditation.
Have a Great Day! It's almost Friday!
Take Care,
Jodi Choate
Howdy Panthers!
In today's Mindful Moment, we have an announcement, celebrate birthdays, and talk about and meditate on the power of influence and how we can influence someone new this week.
Have a Happy Hump Day Friends!
- Jodi Choate
Howdy Panthers!
In today's Mindful Moment, we have 2 announcements, we celebrate birthdays, and we talk about how to manage falling in a hole.
Have a great day Ridgeview. You are awesome!
- Jodi Choate
Happy Monday Ridgeview!
Today we celebrate birthdays, highlight a staff member's talent, and talk about how practicing Mindfulness benefits us.
Have a great day Ridgeview. The choice is yours.
- Jodi Choate
Happy Friday Panthers! Listen to our announcements about how you can help someone, birthdays and do some chair stretches. Have a great weekend!
Hello Panthers! Join us today for announcements, birthdays and to learn about daily intentions. Have a great day Ridgeview!
Good morning Ridgeview Panthers! If you missed our live Veterans day presentation please checkout the interactive classroom. You will be able to find the link in your email. Today we go over announcements, birthdays and learn about mindful immersion. Have a great day Ridgeview!
Hello Ridgeview Panthers! Listen today for a reminder about Chromebooks, saying happy birthday and learn about 4-7-8 breathing. Have a great day Panthers!
Date: 10/30/20
Announcements - ear buds will be available in the front office for $1, free breakfast and lunch on Monday, back to block schedule on Monday A day
Birthdays
Name
Grade
Day
Gabriel Valente B.
6
30
Sydney Ann K.
6
30
Jocelyn Janniece M.
6
30
Isabella Grace M.
7
30
Bailey Anne H.
8
30
Genesis Haven T.
6
31
Muneeb Ahmad S.
7
31
Luka L.
8
31
Happy Birthday Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unbo6GYa-DU Stop at 00:22.
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihwcw_ofuME
Quote of the Day:“Find out what your gift is, and nurture it.” - Katy Perry
Date: 10/29/20
Announcements - Red Ribbon Week, 80s day tomorrow, Volleyball tonight vs Walsh, free breakfast and lunch starting Monday, Nov. 2, 8th grade career inventory and 9th grade registration
Birthdays
NONE
Happy Birthday Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unbo6GYa-DU Stop at 00:22.
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooerMoyVznY
Quote of the Day: “Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.” - Albert Schweitzer
Date: 10/28/20
Announcements - Red ribbon week, tomorrow, dress like your friend day, remind everyone that due to COVID-19 the District is not allowing deliveries to campus at this time. This includes items that students forgot at home, lunches, water bottles, etc. Take care of school business, etc.
Birthdays
Name
Grade
Day
Jaylah Auhmee Eileen P.
7
28
Happy Birthday Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ra1Y6K7nSs Stop at 00:30.
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al-1bexxJ24
Quote of the Day:“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” - Author Unknown
Date: 10/27/20
Announcements - Red Ribbon Week, tomorrow is costume day, without mask. Tonight, 8th grade football vs. Cedar Valley. Please continue to wash your hands and wear your mask.
Birthdays
NONE
Mindful Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEfs5TJZ6Nk
Quote of the Day: “Even the darkest hour has only 60 minutes.” - Morris Mandel
In today's Mindful Moment, we celebrate some weekend birthdays, have a dance party, and highlight a quote from the GOAT of Women's College Basketball. Have a HAPPY FRIDAY and a great weekend Ridgeview! - Jodi Choate
In today's Mindful Moment, we celebrate some birthdays, shout out game day, and do a heartbeat exercise, and hear a quote from the GOAT of college football. Have a great day Ridgeview! - Jodi Choate
In today's Mindful Moment, we celebrate birthdays and do a body scan. Have a great day Ridgeview! - Jodi Choate
In today's Mindful Moment, we practice Belly Breathing, celebrate birthdays, and share some Panther Football results. Have a great day Ridgeview! The choice is yours! - Jodi Choate
After a few announcements, we celebrate two birthdays and use the 5 Senses Exercise to practice mindfulness. Have a great day Ridgeview! - Jodi Choate
Hello Panthers and Happy Friday! Today we celebrate birthdays and talk about being grateful. Have a great day!
Hello Panthers and Happy October! Today we celebrate birthdays and learn a technique to practice our focus skills. Have a great day!
Hello Panthers. Today we celebrate birthdays, learn about the reflections contest and practice a couple of spine stretches you can do sitting down. Have a great day Ridgeview!
Hello Panthers. Today we celebrate birthdays, say thanks to our ESL department and learn about appreciation. Have a great day Ridgeview!
Hello Panthers. Today we celebrate birthdays and learn about hand breathing. Have a great day Ridgeview!
9/16/20
Birthdays
6- Kharizma H.
6- Allison R.
8- Kai M.
8- Jasmin P.
Happy Birthday Song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj6rveFaQvo Stop at 00:26.
Mindful Moment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDnBXkx4cno
Quote of the Day:
“Being nice is being cool!” - Alexis
9/15/20
Announcements - Welcome back to in-person learning!
Birthdays
6- Marlie C.
6- Averiana C.
7- Camila B.
8- Toni G.
8- Ella L.
8- Kayley M.
8- Ruby S.
Happy Birthday Song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laPhvAZ_2m4 Stop at 00:11.
Mindful Moment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtnnVlOFoMM
Quote of the Day:
“I don’t believe you have to be better than everybody else. I believe you have to be better than you thought you could be.” - Ken Venturi
9/14/20
Announcements - Please remember tomorrow is the first day of in-person learning, therefore the lunch schedule has been adjusted to accommodate students from each grade level. Sixth grade lunch will move to 11:10-11:40, seventh grade lunch will be 11:40-12:10, and 8th grade lunch will be 12:10-12:40. Also remember that tomorrow’s asynchronous time will be from 8:20-9:10, and from 9:10-9:40 will be our synchronous time. This will allow for review of in-person expectations.
Birthdays-
7- Harper F.
7- Michael H.
8- Marcelo J.
8- Cloei M.
Happy Birthday Song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ4ixIPF_Zg Stop at 00:34.
Mindful Moment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUzBRW9xG2k
Quote of the Day:
“Sometimes rejection in life is really redirection.” - Tavis Smiley
In today's Mindful Moment, we take time to remember the events of September 11th, 2001. We also celebrate 4 birthdays. Have a great day Ridgeview! - Jodi Choate
Today we take some time to think about and name aloud some things that we are grateful for. We also celebrate lots of birthdays! Happy Friday Eve Ridgeview! Have a super awesome day! - Jodi Choate
In today's Mindful Moment, we listen to music and try to hear and identify different instruments. We also celebrate today's birthdays. Happy Hump Day Ridgeview! Have a great day today! - Jodi Choate
Today we take a few moments to think about 2 people we would like to send kind wishes to. We also celebrate birthdays from Labor Day and today. Have a great day Ridgeview! - Jodi Choate
Hello Panthers. Today we celebrate birthdays and learn about square breathing. Have a great day Ridgeview!
Today we celebrate birthdays and learn about being brave and wise. Have a wonderful day!
Today we celebrate a birthdays and learn a strategy that can be helpful when you are feeling anxious, worried, frustrated, irritated, angry or even tense from sitting for a long time. Have a great day Ridgeview.
Today we introduce Mindfulness, celebrate birthdays, and share a brief announcement. Have a great day Ridgeview! The choice is yours!