Episode Summary
In this student-led episode of The BAGO Mic, Azaylea, Easton, and Cas reflect on their fifth grade experiences while sharing favorite memories, lessons learned, and advice for future students. Students discuss friendships, testing, classroom experiences, podcasting, and personal growth.
The conversation explores confidence, academics, friendships, and learning experiences that shaped the school year. Students reflect on challenges, successes, and what helped them improve throughout fifth grade while sharing honest thoughts about their year together.
Throughout the episode, the students offer advice about listening, paying attention, trying hard, and making the most of opportunities. They also discuss student voice, podcasting, and why school experiences matter beyond the classroom.
This episode celebrates growth, memories, and passing The BAGO Mic to future students. Azaylea, Easton, and Cas encourage future fifth graders to be brave, work hard, and continue building strong student voices in their school community.
Show Notes
- Favorite memories from fifth grade
- Growth in confidence and academics
- Advice for next year’s students
- Podcasting and student voice
- Passing The BAGO Mic to the next class
Key Takeaways
- Confidence grows through trying new things.
- Listening and effort help students improve.
- Student voices create stronger communities.
- Friendships and relationships shape school experiences.
Hainipi… Hi everyone. Welcome to The BAGO Mic, powered by Student Voice, where students lead the way.
Easton: We are students from Winnebago Public Schools broadcasting from the Winnebago Native American Reservation in Winnebago, Nebraska.
Cas: This podcast is created by us for the world.
Azaylea: Let’s start by introducing ourselves. My name is Azaylea.
Easton: My name is Easton.
Cas: My name is Cas.
Azaylea: Today’s episode is about our fifth grade year, advice for next year’s students, and passing The BAGO Mic onto the next class. Before we begin, we want to share something we’re thankful for.
Azaylea: I’m thankful for my family.
Easton: I’m thankful for my family too.
Cas: I’m thankful for my life.
Azaylea: Now let’s get into it. Once again, the topic we’re talking about is our fifth grade year, advice for next year, and passing the mic.
Azaylea: What was your favorite memory this year?
Easton: Probably riding bikes.
Azaylea: Thanks. What about you, Cas?
Cas: When I was playing with my friends.
Azaylea: My favorite memory this year was when we were at assemblies.
Easton: Assemblies?
Azaylea: Yeah.
Easton: What was something funny that happened?
Azaylea: Whenever I was at the assembly sitting with Nick and I couldn’t stop laughing.
Easton: At what?
Azaylea: Something somebody said.
Easton: What about you, Cas?
Cas: One kid got hit in the head with a paper ball during the paper throwing thing.
Easton: Something funny that happened to me was when a dog chased us and my little brother started crying, but then it turned out the dog was nice.
Azaylea: Why did your brother start crying?
Easton: Because he thought the dog was mean.
Azaylea: What was something hard this year?
Easton: Reading.
Cas: Tests. Math is really hard for me right now.
Azaylea: Coming to school every day.
Easton: What surprised you about this year?
Azaylea: That I actually got along with a lot of people this year.
Cas: I went up on my tests.
Easton: I got a new hamster.
Azaylea: What is something you got better at?
Easton: Basketball.
Cas: Basketball.
Azaylea: Talking more and not caring what other people think.
Easton: What is something you were nervous about at first?
Azaylea: Talking to people. But now all I do is talk.
Easton: I was nervous about getting a new teacher.
Cas: Tests because they’re hard for me.
Azaylea: What is something you are proud of from this year?
Easton: Being a good big brother.
Cas: Getting better at basketball.
Azaylea: What is something you remember from this class?
Azaylea: How funny everyone is.
Easton: The podcast.
Cas: Larry and Cocopuffs. You can never go wrong with dancing.
Azaylea: What should next year’s students not worry about?
Easton: They should not worry about being scared to come into the classroom.
Cas: Listening.
Azaylea: What should they take seriously?
Easton: Listening.
Cas: The podcast.
Azaylea: Taking Mr. Kleve seriously.
Easton: What helped you succeed in fifth grade?
Cas: Tests.
Azaylea: Paying attention.
Easton: For me, it’s math.
Azaylea: What would you do differently?
Easton: Get more free time.
Cas: Same.
Azaylea: Not being on my phone.
Easton: What is one mistake to avoid?
Easton: Talking back.
Cas: Listening.
Azaylea: Start listening to the teacher.
Easton: What is one thing that made your year better?
Azaylea: Not coming to school every day.
Easton: For me, it’s friends.
Azaylea: What is one habit that helped you?
Cas: Trying.
Azaylea: I just try.
Easton: My hobby is playing outside every day with my friends.
Azaylea: What should students do on the first day of school?
Easton: Be happy to get a new teacher because they’re fun.
Azaylea: Something you should do on the first day is pay attention.
Cas: Try your best.
Azaylea: What should next year’s students do to make this podcast great?
Azaylea: Don’t joke around about the podcast.
Cas: Try your best.
Easton: Do your best on the podcast.
Azaylea: What advice do you have for speaking on the mic?
Easton: Be respectful when the mic is on.
Cas: Getting new friends.
Azaylea: What should they not do?
Easton: Don’t talk back.
Azaylea: Don’t mess around.
Cas: Listen to the teacher.
Azaylea: What makes a good podcast episode?
Easton: Sports.
Azaylea: Having good content and conversations.
Cas: Basketball.
Azaylea: Why does student voice matter?
Easton: It makes us brave.
Azaylea: It shows leadership.
Cas: It makes us brave too.
Azaylea: What should the next class continue?
Easton: The podcast.
Cas: Because it’s important for people.
Azaylea: I think it’s important to know about Native American culture and stuff too.
Cas: Yep.
Azaylea: Thank you for listening to The BAGO Mic.
Easton: Remember, your voice matters, our story matters, and you matter.
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