Down By the Creek

Episode 1: Intro

Meet the hosts of the new ACA podcast, Down by the Creek, and find out how and why it was created.

Episode 2: Interview with Jen Linkous

Learn more about fourth grade teacher, Jen Linkous, her experience with drama productions and her passion for helping animals.

Episode 3: Featuring Nurse Katie

Nurse Katie and I go waaaaaay back! Let's find out a few important things about Nurse Katie - why she is a nurse, what she does on the weekends, and the grossest thing she has seen as a school nurse.

Episode 4: Meet Mrs. Sydney Dunn

FInd out what this fun-loving first grade teacher LOVES more than anything else. You might be surprised!

Episode 5: Oh Baby! It's Coach Assey

Tune in for a special conversation with Coach Assey and listen for an exciting announcement.

Episode 6: A New Face at ACA

Mrs. Gossett is one of the newest faces at ACA. We have loved having her here and we hope you enjoy getting to know her a little better in this episode.

Episode 7: The One Where We Talk to Mrs. Maseha

You may recognize her as Miss Henderson, but a lot has changed for her in 2020. Let's catch up with Mrs. Maseha and find out all about it.

Episode 8: Mrs. Clyburn, what is a swivet anyway?

If you have ever met Mrs. Clyburn, you know she loves a few things: coffee, chocolate, and weird words. See if you know what these words mean!

Episode 9: A Thanksgiving Special

We put together an extra special episode for you to enjoy before Thanksgiving break! See if you and your class know the answers to some Thanksgiving trivia questions and enjoy a fun game of "Would You Rather!"

Episode 10: Do You know Mrs. Grant?

In this episode, Mrs. Elliott chats with Mrs. Grant, one of our SPED teachers here at ACA. Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Grant go WAY back and have a lot in common. Listen to find out what cool connections they have!

Episode 11: Mrs. Nelson is NOT Missing!

Mrs. Gina Nelson is a face we all recognize around ACA because she has been here since the beginning. Listen to this episode to find out Mrs. Nelson's favorite places and hear a funny story or two!

Episode 12: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells

Join us for a Christmas special on Down by the Creek where we play some games, attempt some Christmas carols, and talk about Christmas wishes!

Episode 13: Happy New Year

Welcome back to Down by the Creek in 2021! We hope you all set some goals for the new year. One of our goals is to keep improving this podcast. Send us your ideas for future episodes.

Episode 14: Healthy Habits

You asked for a health-related episode and we answered! Our favorite school nurse joins us for a special episode about being healthy here at school. Listen now to make sure you are following her advice.

Episode 15: ACA History

Join us for an interesting episode about the history of Abner Creek Academy. We talk about how we got started, when our school named changed, and who has been around since day one!

Episode 16: Summer vs. Winter

Do you think summer is better than winter? Join Miss Koon and Mrs. Elliott for a fun-filled debate about the topic. And listen until the end, because we need YOUR help for the next episode.

Episode 17: Q & A with Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Koon (Part 1)

We asked you guys for questions and you delivered! Mrs. Elliott and I dive in to answer some of the great questions we received. There were so many that the answers will be given in two episodes. Listen to part one now.

Episode 18: Q & A with Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Koon (Part 2)

You guys asked SO many great questions that it took us two episodes to cover as many as we could. Tune in again this week for Part 2. Stay tuned to the end for how you can help with next week's podcast!

Episode 19: What's Cookin'?

We asked for classes to submit recipe ideas for us to try here at school. Thank you to Kinsley Webb and Mrs. Maxwell's class for sending us a delicious one to try! Listen to this episode to see how it turned out!

Episode 20: Asher & Joshua

This episode is a special interview with Asher & Joshua from Mrs. Lyda's class. They are raising money for a special cause in our area. Listen to hear how they got their idea and how you can help.

Episode 21: What's On Your Bucket List?

Do you have big plans for Spring Break? Check out this episode for a few ideas. Everyone have a great, safe, and FUN break!

Episode 22: Where in the World?

Mrs. Elliott and Miss Koon are on location in this episode. See if you can figure out where they were when they recorded. Listen carefully for some hints!

Episode 23: What's in a Name?

Have you ever known someone with your same name? Maybe Kaden? Madison? Luke? In this episode, you will hear from four, yes FOUR, Elizabeths right here at ACA.

Episode 24: Teacher Appreciation Week

Even teachers have favorite teachers! Listen to this episode to hear about some of our favorites over the years. And show your teacher a little extra love this week!

Episode 25: Then and Now

Have you ever thought about how much things might have changed since your parents or teachers were your age? In this episode, a few teachers and their children discuss how much things have changed over the years.

Episode 26: And the Winner is...

Third and fourth grade students recently had the opportunity to participate in ACA's first Podcast Contest. The students who participated worked very hard (and I hope, had a lot of fun) creating their own episodes. Listen to find out who won and to hear their very first podcast!

Episode 27: Top 10 of 2020-2021

What a wild ride this year has been! Mrs. Elliott and Miss Koon have put together their Top 10 list for this school year. What would you add to your own Top 10 for this year?