Teams show excitement, improvement on the court
February 22, 2013 •
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By Andover Athletic Department
The AE/MS middle school basketball teams completed its 2012-2013 season with a great deal of excitement and fun. The teams capped of their season with a celebration night with the parents. Sunapee Lakers The Sunapee Lakers came to town. The AE/MS girls started the night off well, at the end of the first half trailing […]
4711 is the year of the snake
February 22, 2013 •
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By Linda DeMinico, AE/MS art teacher
Happy New Year! Chinese people recently celebrated the New Year, which is now 4711. In Chinese culture, the zodiac is a part of the celebration. This is the year of the snake. Our fourth grade students heard the story of the good dragons who, during a time of no rain, helped the Chinese people by […]
See How The Arts Reach Everyone (SHARE)
February 22, 2013 •
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By Gisela Darling, SHARE Day Co-ordinator
SHARE (See How the Arts Reach Everyone) Day will take place at the Andover Elementary/Middle School on Friday, May 17. SHARE Day was started in 1989 by the small, but very active, PTO and has been a fun day for the students ever since then. This special day brings artists, craftspeople, and musicians from Andover […]
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 […]