Down By the Creek

Episode 1: Welcome Back!

We are excited about season three of Down by the Creek. Our podcast might be a little new to some of you, so sit back, listen, and enjoy!

Episode 2: So Many Books, So Little Time

Last year, our book review episode was one of the favorites. We thought we would share a few new titles with you this week. Don't all run to the library at once!

Episode 3: Keep Calm and Play Kickball

Join us this week for a "surprise" episode. Mrs. Elliott will share a "How To" lesson about one of our favorite childhood games. This might even give you a new idea for PE or recess!

Episode 4: Meet Officer Ruiz

School safety is important to all of us. We have Officer Ruiz to thank for helping keep us safe at ACA. Listen this week to learn more about the man behind the badge!

Episode 5: Kid Trends

What are all those things kids are playing with anyway? Join Mrs. Elliott and Miss Koon this week as we try to understand some of the current kid trends.

Episode 6: Top 10

Do you have a list of favorite foods? Or maybe favorite sports teams? Listen this week as we share some fun Top 10 lists from here at ACA.

Episode 7: Who is King James?

We have a special, student guest host on the podcast this week. Join us to hear more about something he is passionate about. And we bet some of you may be, too!

Episode 8: Teacher Takeover

This week is a special Teacher Takeover Who Would Win episode. Listen to our special guests as they pit their favorite animals against each other. 

Episode 9: The Blind Taste Test

You voted and we listened! You picked The Blind Taste Test for our challenge. Watch this special video episode and see how it went.

Episode 10: Making Connections

We have all been talking about connections in class lately. Listen this week as some special guests share some of their stories and see if you can make connections with them. 

Episode 11: Two-Sentence Stories

Halloween is next week, so we thought it would be fun to add a little spookiness to this week's episode. Don't worry -- it's not TOO scary!

Episode 12: Career Spotlight

Have you ever thought about what you might be when you grow up? What job would you want? Mrs. Elliott and Miss Koon explore a couple of ideas in this episode.

Episode 13: PAWsome Pets

Nobody loves pets more than we do here at ACA! We thought you would enjoy hearing about some of our faculty's furry friends.

Episode 14: Podcast for a Cause

This week, we are talking about two exciting fundraising opportunities coming up here at Abner Creek. Tune in to find out how you can participate.

Episode 15: Dear Santa, Please Bring Me a Book

Our book review episodes have been pretty popular in the past, so we thought we would share some of our favorite Christmas books this week to kick off the holiday season on Down by the Creek. 

Episode 16: How to Decorate a Christmas Tree

We asked you to send us some directions on how to decorate a Christmas tree. We got some good suggestions, so we thought we would try them out in this special video episode.

Episode 17: Christmas Traditions

What are traditions? Listen this week as we share a few of our favorite traditions. Maybe you have some of your own.

Episode 18: New Year, Same Podcast

The new year often means making changes and setting goals. But this year, we have a challenge for you! See if you can help make Down by the Creek even better in 2023!

Episode 19: Believe It or Not!

How much do you know about the hosts of Down by the Creek? Join us this week for a quick game we like to call Believe It Or Not!

Episode 20: Do you know Disney?

This week, we have a special guest on Down by the Creek to see how much we (and you) know about Disney trivia. 

Episode 21: PAWsome Pets - Part 2

We all love a good pet story and we had too many to share in our episode earlier this year. Tune in to learn even more about some of your teachers' pets.

Episode 22: Black History Month Highlights

February is Black History Month. Join us this week as we highlight some famous African Americans who helped change the world.

Episode 23: Down by the Creek Takeover

We have some special guest hosts this week! Listen to learn more about some of their favorite celebrities.

Episode 24: Hide and Seek

We asked for ideas and some of you delivered. Join us this week for a special video episode with a special guest from Mrs. Whitener's class.

Episode 25: New Gators

It won't be long before some new Gators join the ACA family. Listen this week to hear some special baby advice from some of our students.

Episode 26: Back in the Day When I Was Young, I'm Not a Kid Anymore

A special guest this week helped take us back in the day to when we were kids in school. We even asked some of your teachers to reminisce with us. 

Episode 27: Would You Rather?

Join us this week as we play a little game and make some tough choices. What would YOU choose?

Episode 28: Special Guests

This week, we welcome two special guests to Down by the Creek. Listen now for a special student interview.

Episode 29: Five Stars

Book reviews have been some of our most popular episodes this year. Join us this week for a couple more great suggestions!

Episode 30: Behind the Scene

This week is a special video episode to give you a sneak peek behind the scenes at the Fine Arts Center as we get ready to put The Gollywhopper Games on stage!

Episode 31: Expert Episode

Do you know what Mrs. Elliott likes to do in her free time? Check out this episode to learn a little bit from the in-house expert!

Episode 32: The Year was 1973

Travel back in time with us to 1973. Learn what things were like 50 years ago!

Episode 33: What Are the Rules Again?

Friends in Mrs. Whitener's class challenged us to try a game of soccer. We might not know exactly what we are doing, but we had fun!

Episode 34: Behind the Scenes of an Industry

Join us this week as we get a special inside view of what it is like to be a veterinarian. Thank you, Dr. Holtzclaw and Valley Walk Animal Hospital for sharing with us!

Episode 35: Sweet Summertime

Mrs. Elliott and Miss Koon have some great ideas for summer break. Tune in this week to hear our plans and some suggestions.

Episode 36: DBTC Takeover

A couple of students took over this week's episode of Down by the Creek. Tune in this week to see if they should have a permanent spot on the podcast.

Episode 37: A Special Tribute

The final episode for the 2022-2023 school  year is all about ONE special person at ACA. Join us as faculty and staff share some memories over the years.