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If You Knew Me MondaysSongs & Stories From The HeartPark Day's Young Mens Group share songs and stories about important people from the heart.2025-06-1734 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: Stepping Up, Moving OnIn this final episode of the school year, 8th grade podcast club shares the wisdom they collected from their peers and teachers with younger students just beginning their middle school journey. Stepping Up, Moving On features voices from across Park Day School, highlighting the importance of Step-Up Day and sharing advice for rising middle schoolers. From leadership lessons to saying goodbye, this episode is a tribute to growth, change, and everything in between. This episode includes 35 different voices - hear what they have to say!2025-06-0215 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: Monkey Bar MadnessIn this episode, Park Day 3rd graders launch a community-wide investigation into one of the most exciting - and divisive - playground activities: no-handed monkey bar flips. With curiosity and courage, they ask: How do we balance fun and safety? What do different generations think about risk and play? And what can history teach us about today’s recess rules? Featuring interviews, a lively staff v student debate and real-time field reporting, this episode models how young learners can spark important conversations that include every voice. This episode includes 56 different voices - hear what they have to say!2025-06-0225 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: Morning HuddlesWhat if your school day started with a dance party, a shoutout from your teacher, or a moment of calm to reset and reconnect? That's exactly what lower school mornings at Park Day look like with the introduction of Morning Huddles. In this middle school-made episode you'll hear how these short, joyful gatherings are helping students show up ready to learn - and why both kids and teachers alike say the shift is making mornings matter even more. Lower School Head Azureé Harrison shares the vision, and we spotlight moments like Turn Up Tuesdays that show how this small routine...2025-06-0213 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: When It Rains, It Pours ️️In this episode, we take you back to Grandparents and Special Friends Day - when Park Day was flooded with family, friends, endless rainfall and amazing connection! Our middle school podcast crew was on hand to document the moment and ask our guests about their "rainy school day memories". They spoke with family and special friends from Australia to Ethiopia, from Jamaica to Japan, and from all across the United States. Tune in now to hear about their shared and unique rainy school day routines, likes and dislikes and much more. This episode includes 47 different voices - hear what they have...2025-04-0720 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: Read-A-Thon SpecialIn this special Read-A-Thon episode, our Park Daily Question inspires the community to reflect on the joys of reading and also features interviews with two of our visiting Read-A-Thon authors - Deepa Iyer and Laura Gao! Both of these inspiring authors share how their identities inform their work, encouraging young readers to embrace the complexities of their own identities and build meaningful community around them.
2:00 / Park Daily Question: What do you like about reading? 10:45 / Author Interview: Deepa Iyer 15:45 / Author Interview: Laura Gao
This episode includes 56 different voices - hear what they have to say! 2025-01-2722 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: KQED Youth Media ChallengeThis past May, 6th grade storytellers participated in KQED's Youth Media Challenge as a culminating project for their JEDI class and now this year's middle school podcast club is here to share the backstory of five student stories, including several that were proudly featured on KQED's "Staff Picks". Tune in now to hear 7th graders reflect on their project's original inspiration and their audio production process, not to mention their final projects. You'll hear a range of topics, including Show What You Know pieces about arachnids and artificial intelligence and First Person narratives about spicy friendships and the power of w...2024-11-1927 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM SEASON 5 Opener!!! Park Day Campus Connections
For the Season 5 opener of IYKMM, our first episode is a series of personal narratives, each connected to a special place on the Park Day campus and told by members of our middle school podcast club. This episode includes 14 different voices - hear what students have to say! 2024-10-2212 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: Secrets Of Living To 100In this first ever 2nd grade-made IYKMM episode, 2nd grade super slueths share all about their "Secrets of Living to 100" project. Tune in now to hear their learning about Blue Zones, the Power 9 and their field research at several local senior communities. This episode features 46 Park Day voices – hear what they have to say!2024-06-0315 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: Prideful ExpressionsRight in time for Park Day Pride, our middle school Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) has made an episode centered around the importance of expansive gender expression - featuring conversations with four LGBTQ+ community changemakers. Tune in now to hear about the origin story, impact and business model of the Out & About mobile bookshop, followed by an interview about the power of Drag artistry with Lei All Day and Lotus Boy. This episode features 16 Park Day voices - hear what they have to say!2024-05-2034 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: Park Day Nature ZoneWe've got a new piece of Park Day history....our first ever Kinder-made podcast episode! Tune in now to hear these inspiring campus caretakers walk you through their journey creating our updated "Nature Zone". This part of our campus has a rich history and these precocious kindergarteners will help you connect this past with the present and promising future. They'll take you with them on their field trip to Blake Garden in Berkeley, on interviews with community members and the grand reopening of this campus treasure. This episode features 40+ Park Day voices - hear what they have to say!2024-05-1326 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: Holi SpecialOn this episode, our middle school podcast club has made a special episode to help our community prepare for our first ever all-school Holi celebration. Tune in now to hear a wide range of perspective about how this colorful holiday is celebrated across families, generations and geography. You'll hear from students, parents and grandparents as they reflect on how this holiday has evolved across the South Asian diaspora and unites millions of people across the globe. This episode features 24 Park Day voices - hear what they have to say!2024-03-2517 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: Belonging at Park DayOur middle school podcast club has been thinking deeply about what it means to belong at Park Day - what it looks, feel and sounds like. They even made an episode all about it! Tune in now to hear what their investigation on this topic turned up. This episode features 35 Park Day voices - hear what they have to say!2024-02-1316 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: Historical Layers of OaklandThis 3rd grade-made episode highlights their three-month Oakland history unit that examines the historical impacts humans have had on the land we call home. Tune in now to hear key moments from several field trips, interviews with local historians and deep conversations with Oakland natives about the how our city has changed over the years. This episode features 29 Park Day voices - hear what they have to say!
3:23 / Topography Field Trip + Study
11:11 / Oakland Center Room Field Trip Field
18:11 / Liam O'Donoghue Visit (East Bay Yesterday Podcast)
25:42 / Mosswood Park Field Trip with Dania Cabello 2024-01-2937 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: Me In A MinuteIn this student + staff hosted episode, we connect with members of the 6th grade Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion class (JEDI) to learn about their first audio production of the school year - a personal narrative inspired by their recent identity exploration. Tune in now to hear them discuss their learning experience. production process and to hear some of their "Me in a Minute" audio stories. This episode features 14 Park Day voices - hear what they have to say!2023-11-0613 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: Park Day PavilionThe first student produced podcast of the year is ready for your ears and it's all about our new school pavilion! Tune in now to hear this middle school-made story that includes scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony, conversation with our facilities team about the design + build project and comments from students and staff about their first impressions and hopes for this new Park Day feature. This episode features 27 Park Day voices - hear what they have to say!2023-10-2311 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM: Healing Power of the Park Day GongFor the launch of Season 4 we've teamed up with lower school music teacher, Jackie Rago, to share one of our newest school artifacts and traditions - our Park Day School gong! Tune in now to learn about the history and purpose of Jackie's Healing Power of Music curriculum, to hear student reflections on this new practice and to hear how our school gong was introduced at our school assembly. This episode is filled with moments of mindfulness and features 24 different voices. Hear what they have to say (and play)! 2023-10-1617 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Park Day Campus Historical Markers In the final episode of season 3, our 3rd grade podcasters guide listeners around campus to explore the many historical markers hidden in place sight - some dating over one hundred years old! They interview two of our primary campus caretakers to help us all learn more about the histories and mysteries of these unique school features. This episode includes a visual map of these historical markers and features 19 different voices - hear what they have to say!2023-09-1119 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Head of School For The Day!On this mini-episode, tune in to an impromptu conversation between Park Day Head of School, Angela Taylor, and the lucky 2nd grader who won the "Head of School For The Day" during this year's annual fundraiser. 2023-06-2407 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM PRIDE SPECIAL: Queer Peers at Park Day! In our latest episode - right in time for PRIDE - we highlight the efforts the GSA is making to honor the original intentions of the Queer Counter while also updating it to reflect the current identity of Park Day’s proud queer student community. This episode features 18 different voices - lower and middle school students, alum and staff - hear what they have to say! 2023-05-2422 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM What's In Your Locker?Have you ever wondered what the inside of a middle school student's locker looks like...or maybe smells like? If so, our 6th grade IYKMM podcast club has just the thing for you! Tune in to our latest episode to hear Park Day students share about their relationship with their locker...how they use it (or not) and what it says about who they are! This episode features 20 different Park ay voices - hear what they have to say!
2023-05-0911 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Storytime at Grandparents and Special Friends DayThis one of a kind episode features intergenerational stories - spanning across 80 years!!! - captured in the recording booths and by the mobile student recording team during this year's Grandparents and Special Friends Day. Tune in now to hear Park Day students and loved ones reflect on their shared + unique experiences at school and in childhood. This episode features 38 different Park Day voices – hear what they have to say!2023-04-2427 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Women's History Month: Pictures of Partnership (Jackie & Yessy + Angela, Jules & Karen)Park Day School runs the way it does because of the remarkable women who work here - front and center and behind the scenes! Women work together and inspire each other in so many ways in our community. We can learn more when we listen more, and today you're invited to listen more closely to two different Park Day partnerships. Tune in now to hear about how Jackie and Yessy navigate their sisterhood while at work. Then hear how Angela, Jules and Karen have forged a deep partnership through their experiences leading Park Day through a pandemic.2023-04-0134 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Women's History Month: Pictures of Partnership (Grecia & Lisa + Dani & Sarah)Park Day School runs the way it does because of the remarkable women who work here - front and center and behind the scenes! Women work together and inspire each other in so many ways in our community. We can learn more when we listen more, and today you're invited to listen more closely to two different Park Day partnerships. Tune in now to hear about how Lisa and Grecia finds ways to partner even though they work many grades apart. Then hear how Sarah and Dani have supported each other's professional growth, while laughing all the way!2023-03-3123 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Women's History Month: Pictures of Partnership (Denise & Julia + Ilya & Jennifer)Park Day School runs the way it does because of the remarkable women who work here - front and center and behind the scenes! Women work together and inspire each other in so many ways in our community. We can learn more when we listen more, and today you're invited to listen more closely to two different Park Day partnerships. Tune in now to hear about how 3rd grade teachers Julia and Denise developed a deep sense of shared generosity in their first year working together. Then hear how trust is foundational to the 10 years that Jennifer and Ilya...2023-03-3031 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Women's History Month: Pictures of Partnership (Michelle & Susan + Ashley, Concha & Jalen)Park Day School runs the way it does because of the remarkable women who work here - front and center and behind the scenes! Women work together and inspire each other in so many ways in our community. We can learn more when we listen more, and today you're invited to listen more closely to two different Park Day partnerships. Tune in now to hear about how 2nd grade teachers Michelle and Susan's deep personal connection and 19 years of working together remains fresh and full of laugher and learning. Then hear how Concha and Jalen's student-teacher-turn-colleague dynamic supports Ashley...2023-03-2925 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Women's History Month: Pictures of Partnership (Paola + Victoria)Park Day School runs the way it does because of the remarkable women who work here - front and center and behind the scenes! This year, in honor of Women’s History Month, we're dedicating an entire week to these amazing women by highlighting the role of their varied partnerships. Women work together and inspire each other in so many ways in our community. We can learn more when we listen more, and today you're invited to listen more closely to the incredibly fun Kindergarten-combo of Paola and Victoria. Hear about their first impressions of each other, how they're gro...2023-03-2815 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM 3rd Grade Cardboard ArcadeDo you like arcade games? Do you like making things out of cardboard? If so, you're in for a real treat! Welcome to the third grade's Cardboard Arcade! In this week's IYKMM episode our third grade podcast producers will take you through their Cardboard Arcade project from start to finish. Tune in to learn how they turned a fun classroom project into a community fundraiser for Sogorea Te Land Trust! This episode features 27 different Park Day voices - hear what they have to say!2023-03-2117 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Hot Lunch HighlightHave you ever asked your child about school at the end of the day and only heard about lunch time?! Well, on this latest episode of IYKMM, our 4th-7th grade podcast club take this favorite topic to a new level. Tune in now to learn about the incredible people and process behind our hot lunch program and hear what favorite dishes top the list. This episode features 40 different Park Day voices – hear what they have to say! 2023-03-0719 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM 3rd Grade Reflections On Love In this episode, our 3rd and 5th grade podcast club gets into the spirit of Valentine's Day with a silly, sappy reflection on what love is and why love is important in our lives. This is a perfect pairing for Valentine's Day card making and features 16 different Park Day voices - hear what they have to say 2023-02-1306 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Exploring the Park Day School ArchivesOn this episode, our 5th grade podcast club takes a trip down memory lane to explore the Park Day School archive room along with our school's archivist, Leigh Ann Davis. Glimpse into Park Day's founding years and find out what the oldest 100+ year old artifact is in our school's archival repository room! This episode features 12 different Park Day voices – hear what they have to say!2023-02-0613 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM On The Topic Of AngerThis week on IYKMM our 7th grade podcast club is highlighting a theme that's central to the middle school Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) class - "what makes you angry and what can you do about it?". Tune in now to hear why this topic was chosen and how it connects to the middle school student experience and quite possibly your own. This episode features 19 different Park Day voices - hear what they have to say!2023-01-3011 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Critical Inquiry GroupsIn this episode, our middle school podcast club sits down with the facilitators of this year's critical inquiry groups to help our community learn about their goals, personal connections and hopes. This episode features 14 different Park Day voices - hear what they have to say! 2023-01-2310 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM New Year, New Us!It's the launch of season 3 of Park Day’s signature student-hosted, community-centered podcast, If You Knew Me Mondays! Our first episode is all about friendship - key qualities, navigating conflict and the important role they play when adjusting to life in a new community. This episode is dedicated to this year’s new Park Day families and it includes 58 different voices. Hear what they have to say! 2022-11-0737 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Season 2 Review Season 3 of Park Day’s signature equity-centered podcast is around the corner and this week we’re helping you get ready with a retrospective season 2 review! This is a perfect episode for new community members or anyone interested in hearing about the student podcast experience, directly from students. This episode includes 51 different voices. Hear what they have to say about what they liked, learned and what they're looking forward to for season 3! 2022-10-0424 min
If You Knew Me MondaysThe Taste Of Park DayAfter years of nourishing the Park Day School community with unforgettable food, our beloved Nels is retiring! He's left a huge impression on our whole community, whether through the daily hot lunch program, catered events or through signature creations like his hibiscus lemonade and pão de queijo. Nels has truly made the "taste of Park Day" and now it's time for us to share our gratitude in return. This episode features 85 different voices - hear what they have to say!2022-06-2824 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Black Panther Party Profile ✊The last IYKMM episode of the school year is here! This time around, our 3rd grade podcast club is sharing an intimate look into their spring Black Panther Party study, including student interviews with community leaders Ericka Huggins, Emory Douglas, Blanche Richardson and Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik, student and teacher reflections and a whole lot of rich Oakland history! This episode features 29 different voices - hear what they have to say!
9:45 / 10 Point Program + Oakland Community School with Ericka Huggins
22:28 / Lasting Panther Legacy with Blanche Richardson (Marcus Books) and Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik (People's Kitchen Collective)
37:10 / Activist Art and Message Music w...2022-06-0657 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Pride Week SpecialPride Week is here and the IYKMM Middle School Podcast Club has made a special Pride Week episode to help us celebrate! In this episode, we ask our community about their favorite Park Day Pride memory, review and discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ literature, and highlight a student-led design+build project all about creating belonging in our student body. This episode is made in collaboration with our Gender and Sexualty Alliance (GSA) and features 38 different voices - hear what they have to say!2022-05-2339 min
If You Knew Me MondaysWith Love, From If You Knew Me Mondays!Have you ever wondered where Park Day's Mighty Apple Mascot or the school anthem Park Day Hooray came from? Or, maybe you've wondered about what inspired your teacher to actually become a teacher in the first place. Well, if you're a curious community member who likes learning about unique Park Day history, fun trivia and perspective directly from students and staff, then the IYKMM podcast is made just for you! Find us and tune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotfiy and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! 2022-05-0601 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Park Day Names: Purpose & PerspectivesHave you ever wondered how Park Day School got its name? In this episode, not only will you hear the origin story of our school’s name, you will also learn how our podcast ended up with the name “If You Knew Me Mondays”! This episode includes 15 different voices. Hear what they have to say!2022-04-1115 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Brown Bag Essay x Lake Merritt Clean UpHere's your chance to step into a fourth grade classroom and out in the community with our fifth graders! You'll hear about the Brown Bag Essay - all about student identity - and learn about the service project at Lake Merritt. This episode includes 21 different Park Day voices. Hear what they have to say!2022-04-0414 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Park Day Campus Close UpIn this episode we will explore some of our favorite spaces and unique places on the Park Day campus! Some old and some brand new. This episode includes 51 different Park Day voices. Hear what they have to say!2022-03-1522 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Mighty Apple Origin StoryThe spring athletic season is around the corner and the If You Knew Me Mondays Student Podcast Club put together this special episode to help you get ready! Tune in to learn about the origin story of the Park Day School mascot, the Mighty Apple! If you've ever wondered where this friendly, yet fierce character came from this episode is for you! 2022-01-2516 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Student Affinity Group Special!In this episode, we’re setting the stage for our upcoming Park Day Middle School student affinity group pilot program. Tune in to hear seven amazing middle school students talk about how identity shows up in their life. We'll be exploring what parts of our identity we have in common and what makes us unique and you're invited! Grab a piece of paper and something to write with so you can follow along with this interactive, student-centered experience!2022-01-1023 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Holiday Special: The Gift of Giving Right in time for this winter holiday season, our student podcasters have made a special episode all about the spirit of giving. Tune in to hear students and staff share about what makes a good gift + learn about our winter toy drive. That and more on and this episode of IYKMM!2021-12-1313 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Favorite PDS Traditions, Ground Level with 3rd Grade, New School Anthem + More!In this episode, we'll be waste scavenging on the yard with 3rd grade, exploring our favorite Park Day traditions and premiering our new school anthem - Park Day Hooray!2021-11-2930 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Episode 3: Favorite PDS Traditions, Ground Level with 3rd Grade, New School Anthem + More!In this episode, we'll be waste scavenging on the yard with 3rd grade, exploring our favorite Park Day traditions and premiering our new school anthem - Park Day Hooray!2021-11-2930 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Halloween Special: The Mystery of the "Haunted" Magnolia AtticJoin the 4th Grade Podcast Club as they explore the infamous Magnolia Building attic and dispel all the spooky tales they've been told about this mysterious part of the Park Day campus. Tune in, if you dare!2021-10-2807 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIYKMM Identity+Collage, Squirrels, Scott Keller & More!If You Knew Me Mondays is back for season two - remixed, student hosted, and community centered! Featuring dozens of Park Day people and perspective each episode. On today’s episode you’ll be exploring identity through collage in Lisa Ostapinski’s second grade art class, squirrel storytelling in 5th grade and interviewing 3rd grade Assistant Teacher Scott Keller! 2021-10-2530 minIf You Knew Me MondaysIdentity+Collage, Squirrels, Scott Keller & More!If You Knew Me Mondays is back for season two - remixed, student hosted, and community centered! Featuring dozens of Park Day people and perspective each episode. On today’s episode you’ll be exploring identity through collage in Lisa Ostapinski’s second grade art class, squirrel storytelling in 5th grade and interviewing 3rd grade Assistant Teacher Scott Keller! 2021-10-2530 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIf You Knew... Season 2 Preview!If You Knew Me Mondays is back for season two - remixed, student hosted, and community centered! Featuring dozens of Park Day people and perspective each episode. Here's a taste of what's to come!2021-10-1706 min
If You Knew Me MondaysIf You Knew Me Mondays - Lunar New Year SpecialIn episode 8 of IYKMM we gathered an Asian American affinity group of 12 community members to explore our shared and unique relationships with the Lunar New Year holiday. Tune in to hear about the various ways this holiday is celebrated across individual families, generations and cultures here in Oakland and across the globe. 2021-02-0929 min