New foods include elephant toes
February 22, 2013 •
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By Gretchen Hildebrand, AE/MS

AE/MS second graders once again put on quite a spread for their annual heart-healthy restaurant. In preparation, the students had to study about what foods are healthy and what makes a balanced diet. They practiced the math of adding money and making change. Finally, they had to make the decision of what they each wanted […]
February 22, 2013 •
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By Jim Tucker, AE/MS Social Studies Teacher

The Geography Bee became center stage for ten geography wizards of Andover Elementary/Middle School this past week. The title of AE/MS Geography Bee Champion is a much-coveted position. The competition began with every student in grades five through eight competing for a spot in the second round of the Geography Bee. With questions ranging from […]
February 21, 2013 •
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Whether you are in kindergarten or eighth grade, the AE/MS day starts with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Eagle Code. Announcements are shared over the intercom every morning. Students report on and share sports scores and highlights from the night before. Upcoming events are shared. Sometimes there are trivia questions to […]
February 21, 2013 •
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Valentine’s Day took a bizarre turn when Katie Bent brought in false mustaches for everyone in her fourth grade class at AE/MS. Back: Hawk McCord, Gavin Elliot, Ruth Anderson, Kyleigh Fanny, Madison Jewell, Malori Haraburda, Mia Smith, Grace DelSignore, Nautica Belmosto, Jazlyn Perkins, Katie Bent, and Sadie Barton. Front: Jarrett Benson, Cedar Kiedaisch, Ayla Caron, […]
February 21, 2013 •
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Matthew Bent, sixth grade student, researches Greek Gods on iPad in Reading class. Photo: Jane Slayton
February 21, 2013 •
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By Jane Slayton, AE/MS Principal

I love our school! Where else can you start the morning at the Healthy Heart Restaurant run by second graders, then enjoy a Chinese New Year Dragon parade featuring fourth grade students with their elaborate, handmade, festive dragons accompanied by our talented band and teachers in ornamental garb, then enjoy an incredible Asian buffet in […]
February 19, 2013 •
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The Andover Players, the AE/MS drama club, spent a Saturday running a bake sale at the AE/MS Basketball Tournament to make money for supplies and props for their upcoming play, Alice in Wonderland. The Andover Players are appreciative of all those who donated baked goods and time for the bake sale. Pictured are: (front) Ryelle […]
February 15, 2013 •
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The third grade students at AE/MS have been reading a biography on Helen Keller and discussing her life. Activities have included written responses such as creating journals that record events from her perspective, experiencing what it feels like to be blind or deaf, and studying Braille. One group frosted cupcakes and then decorated them with […]
Looking for help from the community
January 18, 2013 •
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Press release

The Andover Players, members of the Andover Elementary/Middle School Drama Club, will perform Alice in Wonderland at the school on Thursday and Friday, March 28 and 29, and the involvement of the greater community is anticipated. Led by English teachers Sarah Edmunds and Molly Kidane, students in grades five through eight have been preparing since […]
January 16, 2013 •
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By Jane Slayton, AE/MS Principal
We love January and February. We return from Christmas vacation and enjoy the long, uninterrupted (mostly) stretch of academically productive weeks leading up to February vacation. We have an ideal situation at AE/MS. Our students work hard all week and then thoroughly enjoy winter recreation options on Friday afternoons. We are fortunate that our community […]