ANDOVER ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL www.aemseagles.org October 10, 2013 Dear AEMS Family, Our week started with Fire Prevention Day on Monday. There were informative presentations all day at the Andover Fire Station. Eighth grade students even had the opportunity to use the hose and put out a real fire. Everyone enjoyed trying on the heavy […]
ANDOVER ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL www.aemseagles.org October 3, 2013 Dear AEMS Family, Monday is Community Safety Day at AEMS. Don’t be alarmed if you drive by the school and see a fire truck, an ambulance and a police car. All classrooms will be included in the activities. The day will begin with bus evacuation drills. The […]
Essay writers wear remembrance hats to school
The students in the AE/MS middle school, grades five through eight, participated in this year’s annual Day of Remembrance. In Social Studies classes, the students discussed the importance of remembering September 11, 2001 and Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1941. The students developed an understanding of the events of September 11 and compared them to […]
Middle School math classes add Khan Academy accounts
AE/MS Open Houses are underway. A well-attended Open House for families of fifth through eighth grade students was held on September 12. Families toured classrooms, met new staff members, heard about new activities and technology, learned curriculum expectations, and ended the evening by winning fabulous prizes. The kindergarten through fourth grade Open House was held […]
Friday, October 18
The flu season is upon us, and the best way to protect your family is with the annual flu vaccine. It is recommended that everyone six months of age and older get the seasonal flu vaccine (shot or nasal spray) every year. The flu can spread very quickly in schools, and young children and children […]
Even found a fly that doesn't fly
The AE/MS second grade went on its annual bug hunt at Proctor Meadow and on the rail trail. The sharp-eyed seven- and eight-year olds managed to find many interesting insects. At one point, they came around a corner and walked into a “festival” of yellow butterflies. Chloe Colby captured one for closer study. Delaney Young, […]
October 21 to 25, with Family Night on the 24th
The Andover Elementary/Middle School will be having its Fall Book Fair on Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25 this year. Book fairs are a wonderful way to help children get excited about reading by giving them the opportunity to choose reading materials they are interested in to add to their own home library. The […]
Runners perform well at first-ever meet
Cross country running has made its way to the Andover Middle School for students in grades six through eight. The season runs through the months of September and October. Runners compete at meets against other schools over two miles of trail running. The athletes set individual goals for success to help improve their running and […]
Basic skills in a very fun format
On a beautiful September day at the Farrell Field, the Proctor soccer teams hosted their annual soccer clinic for the Andover Middle School soccer team. The clinic consisted of working drill stations then splitting into an intra-squad scrimmage. One of the highlights of the afternoon is when Proctor student-athletes share their experiences and love for […]
Coach Makechnie stresses teamwork and hustle
The Andover Eagles middle school soccer team has begun its season with a lot of fun and excitement. “We have a very strong team culture, with beginners and seasoned players showing up every single day because they love soccer,” states Coach Amy Makechnie. We are very lucky to have Coach Makechnie returning to lead the […]