Sixth Graders Explore the Library at an Educational Scavenger Hunt

Honors children lost during the Holocaust
For the fourth year now, eighth graders at AE/MS have been taking part in a national project called “The Butterfly Project.” Schools and museums all over the world create beautifully uplifting butterflies in honor of the the children lost during The Holocaust. “More than 75 years after the young Czech poet Pavel Friedmann famously penned […]
Builds self-esteem and empathy
The sixth and seventh graders at AE/MS have benefited from a Student Assistant Program (SAP) lead by Megan Hanrahan. SAP is a school-based, evidence-informed framework for prevention, early intervention, referral, and support for students with needs that may prevent them from fully benefiting from their educational experience. The program has covered topics including emotional intelligence, […]
AE/MS teacher Jen Bent sent in this poem about love and hope written by eighth grader Caden Heath. Enigmas of Endearing Spirits Caden Heath Over thou grave was dug. Buried to neck in deceit and dirt. And at last thy tomb was shut. A rope was thrown into the chasm. Broken man of dark and […]
"Rewarding and empowering" experience for students
First dance in two years due to pandemic
The one thing sixth through eighth grade students have been asking for over the last two years is a dance. It is something that they have always looked forward to and typically happens four or five times each academic year. Students were able to attend an outdoor movie night back in October, but the possibility […]