Videos

7:05 Bear Cave Podcast – Ms. Macchia (Speech Teacher)

Welcome back to the Bear Cave Podcast.

Today, we’re excited to shine a light on a vital part of our school community as we sit down with Ms. Macchia, our speech teacher.

In this episode, we’ll explore how she helps students build confidence, strengthen their communication skills, and find their voice—both inside and outside the classroom. From supporting language development to making meaningful connections with students, her work has a lasting impact every day.

Let’s get into it. 🎙️🐻

8:18 Bear Cave Podcast – PS 204 Debate Team

Welcome back to the Bear Cave Podcast.

Today, we’re stepping into the world of ideas, arguments, and powerful voices as we sit down with the PS 204 Debate Team.

These students aren’t just learning how to speak they’re learning how to think critically, defend their ideas, and respectfully challenge others. From building arguments to standing confidently in front of an audience, they represent the future of leadership and communication.

Get ready to hear their perspectives, their experiences, and what it really takes to be part of a debate team.

Let’s get into it.

11:23 Bear Cave Podcast. Season 2, Ep 4

Welcome back to the Bear Cave Podcast.
This week, we’re switching things up and bringing you a special team episode. We’re sitting down with the entire 5th grade team—all of the 5th grade teachers who work together every day to support, challenge, and inspire our students.
We’re talking collaboration, classroom moments, and what it really takes to guide students through one of the most important years in elementary school.

From lessons learned to laughs along the way, this episode is all about teamwork and impact

4:02 Bear Cave Podcast — Season 2, Episode 3

Today’s episode is a special one. We’re sitting down with Christian, the custodian at PS 204, a man whose work goes far beyond keeping the building clean. He’s someone who shows up every day with dedication, pride, and heart helping create a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff, and families alike.

Behind the scenes of every great school is someone making sure everything runs smoothly, and today we’re giving that person the spotlight. Let’s get into it.

4:41 🎙️ Bearcave Podcast – Season 2 Building Strong School–Family Connections

In this episode of the Bearcave Podcast, we sit down with Lilly, the Parent Coordinator at PS 204, to talk about the vital role families play in student success. Lilly shares how PS 204 supports parents, strengthens communication between home and school, and creates a welcoming community for all families.

We’ll discuss:

How the Parent Coordinator supports families at PS 204

Ways parents can stay informed and involved

Community resources available to families

Tips for building strong school–family partnerships

Join us for an engaging conversation about collaboration, connection, and how working together helps our Bears thrive 🐻💙

5:04 Episode 1, Season 2 Ms. Rodriguez our Business Manager at PS 204

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Welcome back to the Bears Podcast!
We’re excited to kick off Season 2 with a special guest from our PS 204 community.

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Ms. Rodriguez, our Business Manager at PS 204. Ms. Rodriguez plays a vital role in keeping our school running smoothly behind the scenes — from supporting school operations to making sure our resources are used to best serve our students, staff, and families.

During this episode, we’ll talk about:

-What a Business Manager does in an elementary school

-How her work supports student learning and school programs

-Her journey to PS 204

-And a few fun questions to help us get to know her better

Let’s give a warm PS 204 Bears welcome as we kick off Season 2, Episode 1 with Ms. Rodriguez!