Rocky Peak Pod

Join us for an engaging episode of the Rocky Peak Podcast as we delve into the unique story of our virtual elementary school. We kick things off with a lively discussion between student council about why goats perfectly symbolize our school's spirit and values. Next, our principal and digital coach about how Rocky Peak came to be and the inspiration behind choosing a goat as our mascot. Finall...

In this episode, we explore the scientific benefits of kindness on mental health and well-being. We'll dive into studies that reveal how simple acts can lead to significant positive impacts on our lives and those around us. Plus, we introduce our Kindness Challenges for the upcoming Kindness Week, encouraging everyone to spread positivity in small but meaningful ways.

In this festive episode, we dive into our students' heartwarming holiday wishes for Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary. Plus, Mr. Menlove joins us to clarify the differences between the gradebook and mastery tracker, offering tips to help you navigate both effectively. Tune in for a blend of holiday cheer and educational insights! 🌟📚

In this special November episode of the Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary podcast, "Grateful Hearts at Rocky Peak," we focus on the spirit of gratitude and community that defines our school. Alongside our gratitude segments, Mr. Melove and Mrs. Goudy will share four essential tips to help students succeed in their learning journey. Additionally, Mrs. Kirk offers valuable insights on overcoming feeling...

In this year-end special of our virtual school podcast, we gather around the microphone, bringing together voices from across our unique community. "End-of-Year Reflections: From Peaks to Valleys with Our School Goats" is an episode dedicated to looking back on the year that was, sharing the moments that defined us, both the highs and the challenges. Our 6th graders take the stage to off...

Step into the world of our virtual students with our latest episode, "A Day In the Life of a Virtual Student". Join us as we sit down with the voices behind the student council at Rocky Peak Virtual School. Discover the ins and outs of their day, from the first log-in to the last sign-off, and everything in between. We delve into the highlights of their virtual school experience, the asp...

In this vibrant episode, we dive into the rich tapestry of St. Patrick's Day, tracing its origins from the Emerald Isles to its global celebration today. We'll unravel the history, myths, and legends surrounding the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, and discover how a religious feast day turned into an international festival of Irish culture. From the significance of the shamrock to th...

Journey with us as we trace the origins of Valentine's Day and explore its connection to acts of kindness. From the modern day exchanges of love notes, we'll uncover the enduring power of kindness and its role in shaping this beloved holiday. Learn how to instill these values in your students and make every day a celebration of kindness in the classroom.

Unwrap the fascinating past of beloved Christmas traditions in this episode of our podcast. Journey with us as we explore the origins of stockings hung by the fire, glittering Christmas trees, twinkling lights, whimsical gingerbread houses, and the countdown of advent calendars. We'll also delve into the captivating lore of Santa Claus himself. Our special guests? Students sharing their unique...

Join us as we delve into Thanksgiving in our latest episode, "Goats and Gratitude: An Look at Thanksgiving Traditions". This episode holds a feast of intriguing insights. Don't miss it!

Welcome back to school goats! Listen in for tips and tricks from your principal and student council on how to have an amazing school year!

Thanks for being a part of this last school year. It's been one for the books! Join us to reflect on all of our greatest of all time memories of this year.

Listen as our students and staff help us look for signs of spring in this snowy weather and for some awesome Rocky Peak announcements!

Listen along as we reflect on our kindness week and while student council perform the retelling of a story all about being kind!

Reflecting on golden goat week, goal setting and the year of the rabbit!

What does it take to be a golden goat? Hear from Principal Menlove and Mrs. Chambers about all the ways you can be a golden goat every day.

November is the season of gratitude and thankfulness! We asked our students to share some of the things they are grateful for or they are going to spread the feeling of gratitude through service to others. Here is what they had to say!

Student council extended the challenge to all of Rocky Peak searching high and low for the most scary stories our students could come up with. We received over 25 submissions with terrifying tales and we are here to share some of our favorites with you. Listen along to get in the Halloween spirit with us and hear some of our student's spooktacular writing!

Rocky Peak's first ever podcast is officially here! Today we hear from our student council members about their role at Rocky Peak Virtual, their insights on virtual learning and things they're looking forward to this season!