A very busy November and December
As we reflect upon and count our blessings at Thanksgiving time, I am truly appreciative for our school community – students, parents, staff members, and our town. I feel fortunate to be part of this amazing and supportive community, where education is valued and collaboration and commitment is the norm. We are fortunate to have […]
Drop off donations before the 18th
The Holiday Shoppe at Andover Elementary/Middle School is a favorite tradition that students look forward to every December. It is a one-day event when students are able to buy gifts at very unbelievably affordable prices for their families, and the children get to make their selections all by themselves. The Holiday Shoppe is on Thursday, […]
Generous donation earmarked for technology
“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.” – David Warlick Andover Elementary/Middle School is again the recipient of a generous donation from Proctor Academy. Ten thousand […]
Education never stops at AE/MS
Formal education does not stop at grade 8 at AE/MS! A dedicated, and at times crazed, group of teachers at AE/MS have enrolled in the masters/CAGS/doctoral programs through New England College (NEC) Graduate School. This plan was launched when we attended the NEC Summer Institute in June of 2014. So far, 11 AE/MS staff members have […]
AE/MS kindergarteners answer Thanksgiving questions
The kindergarten classes at AE/MS were asked eight questions about their upcoming Thanksgiving celebrations. Here are some of their answers. Wyatt Barton, age 5 Where will you get your turkey? From a store How will you cook it? In my oven What will you have on your turkey? Gravy How long will you cook it? […]
Go, Eagles!
12/10 Franklin Home 3:30 12/12 Sunapee Away 3:30 12/15 Newport Away 3:30 12/18 Kearsarge Home 3:30 1/6 Ashland Away 4:00 1/7 Sunapee Home 3:30 1/12 Newport Home 4:00 1/20 Indian River Away 4:00 1/21 Kearsarge Away 3:30 1/26 Ashland Home 4:00 1/28 Franklin Away 3:30 2/2 Indian River Home 4:00 2/4 MV Away 3:30 2/10 […]
ANDOVER ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL www.aemseagles.org November 21, 2014 Dear AEMS Family, It was wonderful seeing so many grandparents yesterday. Other than long lines and lack of parking the day was perfect. Dinner was delicious and the service was superb! I am proud of all the AEMS school community effort that went into the […]
Shut out Kearsarge on Proctor's turf field
On October 24, 2014, the Andover Eagle soccer team ended their winning season with a game against Kearsarge, on Proctor Academy’s turf field, for an under-the-lights night game. It was a frigid evening, with players huddling to stay warm on the sidelines, and fingers and ears turning red with cold. Once we took the field […]
Older students "buddy" with younger ones
The exciting and new mentor program at AE/MS is not only building school community; it is helping students contribute to an atmosphere where they can feel good about themselves and each other. Research states that a predictor of students’ ability to function successfully in school, both socially and academically, is caring and trusting friendships across […]