The Natomas Unified Podcast Channel
A podcast channel that focuses on topics intended to help parents and students of the Natomas Unified School District.
Episodes
Each February, we celebrate National African American/ Black History month. Listen to our latest “The Stories We Weave” episode where we interview Krystal King; an NUSD parent; and her daughter Lena; a student of Inderkum High School.
The mother and daughter share the importance of quality family time, how they came to be a part of the Natomas community, and the importance of food and song during family celebrations.
Jefferson School and Natomas High School are community schools! Learn how educators are working to remove barriers to help scholars along the path to success in this latest episode of the “Conversations with NUSD” podcast.
The schools are two examples of how NUSD takes a holistic approach to provide students and NUSD families with resources, working to improve student outcomes by focusing on physical, emotional, and the social emo...
During National Unhoused Youth Awareness Month, we would like to highlight some of the intentional resources we offer families and students experiencing homelessness. In this “Conversations with NUSD” podcast, Shayla Allen (NUSD’s Social Worker Liaison), gives some examples of our efforts to remove barriers for our unhoused families and students, and our foster students. Join the conversation.
Members of Inderkum High School’s Sikh Honors and Service Society talk about their culture in this episode. Students Sharnjeet and Suhana, along with Mandeep Singh, of the Jakarta Movement; share the values they hold, the importance of gurdwaras, and helping out communities in need.
Jennifer Rustin; an NUSD staff member, parent, and a member of the White River Apaches of Arizona; and her daughter Nevaeh; a student of Leroy Greene Academy celebrate their culture in this episode. Rustin shares the importance of sharing her culture with her family by making regular visits to Arizona, participating in cultural traditions such as a “Sunrise Dance,” which is a coming-of-age celebration for a young woman.
Happy Filipino American History Month! One of the ways we are celebrating is by sharing the Farinias family story. Watch or listen to the podcast. Joseph Farinias' grandpa served in the U.S. Army's 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment during World War II, and he shares that story and more with his two children, Mila and Joseph (Witter Ranch Elementary students).
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! Listen and/or watch our video podcast “The Stories We Weave” with The Bojorquez Family. In this podcast, Ivonne Bojorquez talks about her Mexican and Cuban heritage with two of her sons, Victor and Carlos (Leroy Greene Academy students).
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Approaching family challenges may seem daunting, but given the right tools may help parents communicate better with their children. In this episode of our Conversations with NUSD podcast, Angela Da Re, of Delta Prevention, goes over tips to help parents/guardians communicate with their kids.
This is the fourth episode with our community partner, Delta Prevention. Delta Prevention's mission is to empower youth, families, and the co...
Setting family rules and expectations may seem intimidating and daunting, but may help families strengthen their bond. In this episode of our Conversations with NUSD podcast, Angela Da Re, of Delta Prevention, goes over involving your kids in rule making and going over strategies as a family to help set routines.
This is the sixth episode with our community partner, Delta Prevention. Delta Prevention's mission is to empower youth, ...
LUV (listen, understand, validate) listening techniques may help you and your family maintain the peace. In this episode of our Conversations with NUSD podcast, Angela Da Re, of Delta Prevention, goes over the LUV listening techniques, to help families understand one another’s emotions.
This is the fifth episode with our community partner, Delta Prevention. Delta Prevention's mission is to empower youth, families, and the communit...
Sleeping well is essential! However, most adults and kids are not getting enough good quality sleep. In this episode of our Conversations with NUSD podcast, Angela Da Re, of Delta Prevention, goes over tips for better sleep.
This is the third episode with our community partner, Delta Prevention. Delta Prevention's mission is to empower youth, families, and the communities where they live, work, and play.
In the next episode, Da Re...
Paths to success are not always linear, for Markus Benjamin, the interim counselor at Natomas Middle, his journey was a more than 23 years long process. Benjamin was an NUSD warehouse specialist before joining the Natomas Middle School team. He explains how he balances work and life, stemming from his start with the Sacramento Job Corps, being a small business owner, a husband and father, an NUSD employee, and a Diverse Future Teac...
It may be challenging and often intimidating to have to talk to children about heavy topics. In this episode of our Conversations with NUSD podcast, Angela Da Re, of Delta Prevention, goes over tips to speak with your children about tough issues such as drugs, alcohol, and other issues.
This episode is a part of a series with our community partner, Delta Prevention. Delta Prevention's mission is to empower youth, families, and the...
The stress parents and guardians may carry, impacts children. In this episode of our Conversations with NUSD podcast, Angela Da Re, of Delta Prevention, goes over tips to relieve stress.
This is the second episode with our community partner, Delta Prevention. Delta Prevention's mission is to empower youth, families, and the communities where they live, work, and play.
In the next episode, Da Re will share tips on achieving good s...
Listen to our latest Conversations with NUSD podcast with author Traci Sorell as we continue to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month. Sorrell is a member of the Cherokee Nation and shares her love of writing, tips on how to create a powerful literacy work, and some insight into her children’s book Powwow Day. If you would like to read "Powwow Day", copies of the book will be available at our K-8 campus libraries for st...
Joey's Food Locker is our district's food pantry at Natomas High School that offers free food to families in need. Osvaldo Ortiz, a Community Resource Specialist with NUSD, chats with us about how the community can continue to help families in need by donating money, shelf-stable food, and their time to help distribute bags and translate.
Joey's Food Locker was first established in 2015 and is dedicated to the memory of Joel Mich...
Writing was always a creative outlet for Helen Ketteman and one day, over a meal of Mexican gorditas, she thought of a story idea that would feature a brave gordita on a wild adventure, akin to the fairytale classic, the Gingerbread Boy.
Listen to this podcast as Natomas Unified promotes literacy and shares Ketteman's love of story building; her infusion of Spanish words in her book, Señorita Gordita; and how important it is to rea...
In this podcast we highlight Sacramento-area author Lori Nakamura's book, Pamilya, or family in English. This episode is in support of our Core Value of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as our district celebrates Filipino American History Month.
The book is illustrated by her sister and Inderkum High School graduate, Leah Abucayan. In the story a boy details his family, school, and social life in a Filipino American household. Nak...
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