I can’t believe we’ve made it to the final episode of the Story Squad podcast! The good news is, if you wanted to, you could listen to the whole book again and again! It’s yours to keep forever, and the podcast episodes will be here for you. Today’s episode is brought to you by our special education teachers! Thanks to everyone who made this summer’s One School, One Book event a success! For our final artwork of the summer, we have Mariana DG to thank so make sure to check it out!

Happy Monday, my One and Only Cardinals! It’s that time again! Time to tune in and give a listen to the Story Squad Podcast. Can you guess who’s reading today? We’ve heard from 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, and Kindergarten…so who’s left? It’s Dr. DiPonio and Dr. Reese! Our principal and reading specialist will be reading to you. Make sure you follow along and send us your own voice! While you’re on your device, check out the artwork for today’s episode, by Kelsey from Ms. Tindall’s class! Not only should you read along and listen, but we want you to talk back, too! Each episode will contain new surprises, new revelations, and new questions to consider. Record your own insights, predictions, and reactions and send them to Mr. McKinney at [email protected]. During the week of 8/7, read your book and listen along to pages 228-262. During the week of 8/14, read your book and listen along to pages 263-300.

Happy Monday everyone! Do you know what time it is? It’s time for Story Squad: Adventures in Teaching and Reading! This week’s episode is brought to you by our fabulous 1st-grade teachers, including Miss Tindall who’s moving down to that grade level this year from 5th! Tune in to hear them read and be sure to check out the podcast cover art by the very talented Adeline G. from Ms. Eldridge’s class! During the week of 7/31, read your book and listen along to pages 188-227. During the week of 8/7, read your book and listen along to pages 228-262. During the week of 8/14, read your book and listen along to pages 263-300. Not only should you read along and listen, but we want you to talk back, too! Each episode will contain new surprises, new revelations, and new questions to consider. Record your own insights, predictions, and reactions and send them to Mr. McKinney at [email protected]. Below are the links to listen and share!

Wow! This story’s really getting good now. This week’s episode will be read to you by our own zoological experts, the 3rd-grade teachers! But they would never keep animals in a mall, right? Of course not. Mrs. Tessoff, Mrs. Dabrowska, and Ms. McClure will be reading to you from the pages in the table below. Make sure you follow along in your book, send us your own voice to be included in next week’s episode, and be sure to check out the cover art by 5th grader Marino B. from Ms. Tindall’s class! During the week of 7/24, read your book and listen along to pages 154-187. During the week of 7/31, read your book and listen along to pages 188-227. During the week of 8/7, read your book and listen along to pages 228-262. During the week of 8/14, read your book and listen along to pages 263-300. Not only should you read along and listen, but we want you to talk back, too! Each episode will contain new surprises, new revelations, and new questions to consider. Record your own insights, predictions, and reactions and send them to Mr. McKinney at [email protected]. Below are the links to listen and share!

Happy Monday, Costello! We’ve got another exciting portion to read from The One and Only Ivan! You haven’t been reading ahead, have you? No spoilers allowed! Check out this week’s chapters, read to you by…Team Kindergarten! If you had Ms. Flaherty, Mrs. Wonsowicz, or Mrs. Marcaccio last year, you’re about to hear their voices again! While you’re listening, check out the awesome episode cover art by our very own 5th grader, Sanvi M. from Mr. McKinney’s class! During the week of 7/17, read your book and listen along to pages 121-153. During the week of 7/24, read your book and listen along to pages 154-187. During the week of 7/31, read your book and listen along to pages 188-227. During the week of 8/7, read your book and listen along to pages 228-262. During the week of 8/14, read your book and listen along to pages 263-300. Not only should you read along and listen, but we want you to talk back, too! Each episode will contain new surprises, new revelations, and new questions to consider. Record your own insights, predictions, and reactions and send them to Mr. McKinney at [email protected].

What’s up Story Squad? Are you ready for more adventures in teaching and reading? This week’s episode is brought to you by…the 4th-grade teacher team! Mr. Rondot, Mrs. Oliver, and Mrs. Englebert will expertly read you their part, as you check out the awesome cover art by Niva from Ms. Eldridge’s class! During the week of 7/10, read your book and listen along to pages 75-120. During the week of 7/17, read your book and listen along to pages 121-153. During the week of 7/24, read your book and listen along to pages 154-187. During the week of 7/31, read your book and listen along to pages 188-227. During the week of 8/7, read your book and listen along to pages 228-262. During the week of 8/14, read your book and listen along to pages 263-300. Not only should you read along and listen, but we want you to talk back, too! Each episode will contain new surprises, new revelations, and new questions to consider. Record your own insights, predictions, and reactions and send them to Mr. McKinney at [email protected].

We’re back again for another episode of Story Squad: Adventures in Teaching and Reading! This week, you’ll be enjoying the artwork of Audrey R. from Mr. McKinney’s 5th-grade class, while listening to the voices of the 2nd-grade team of teachers…with a special guest, Mrs. Homrich! During the week of 7/3, read your book and listen along to pages 43-74. During the week of 7/10, read your book and listen along to pages 75-120. During the week of 7/17, read your book and listen along to pages 121-153. During the week of 7/24, read your book and listen along to pages 154-187. During the week of 7/31, read your book and listen along to pages 188-227. During the week of 8/7, read your book and listen along to pages 228-262. During the week of 8/14, read your book and listen along to pages 263-300. Not only should you read along and listen, but we want you to talk back, too! Each episode will contain new surprises, new revelations, and new questions to consider. Record your own insights, predictions, and reactions and send them to Mr. McKinney at [email protected]. Below are the links to listen and share!

Hello, and Happy Monday! It’s finally time to tune in! Get your speaker ready, and load that podcast for your family road trip…it’s time to dive into The One and Only Ivan! This week as you listen, you’ll be hearing the voices of the 5th-grade team! Mr. McKinney, Ms. Eldridge, and Ms. Watts will be reading to you from the book, along with a very special bonus guest…Mrs. Pyzik, our school’s vocal music teacher! Today’s episode cover art is presented by Michelle M. from Mr. McKinney’s class, so make sure you check it out on your media player!   During the week of 6/26, read your book and listen along to pages 1-42. During the week of 7/3, read your book and listen along to pages 43-74. During the week of 7/10, read your book and listen along to pages 75-120. During the week of 7/17, read your book and listen along to pages 121-153. During the week of 7/24, read your book and listen along to pages 154-187. During the week of 7/31, read your book and listen along to pages 188-227. During the week of 8/7, read your book and listen along to pages 228-262. During the week of 8/14, read your book and listen along to pages 263-300.   Not only should you read along and listen, but we want you to talk back, too! Each episode will contain new surprises, new revelations, and new questions to consider. Record your own insights, predictions, and reactions and send them to Mr. McKinney at [email protected].

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, get ready to ignite your imagination and embark on a literary adventure like no other! Welcome to the most thrilling podcast of the summer, where reading meets excitement, and families come together to explore the magical world of books. It's time for "The Story Squad: Adventures in Teaching and Reading." Tune in each week this summer to hear your favorite teachers from Costello Elementary School read you the incredible story of The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate. Call in to make your voice hear, and listen for shoutouts from your friends. Costello Elementary School is revolutionizing the way we experience books, and we're inviting every student and their families to join our incredible "One School, One Book" reading initiative! We've handpicked an extraordinary story that will sweep you off your feet and captivate your imagination.