At the end of October, ASB hosted our annual Red Ribbon Week celebration. Each day of the week was a different spirit wear day dedicated to a message about living healthy lifestyles and making wise choices. Monday was “Dream big and be drug free.” Pj or comfy day. We dressed comfy, “I’m wearing Carlsbad Pajama pants.” (Mikayla Redding, Gr. 6) to support the idea of dreaming big and being...
Orchestra students enjoy their elective for many reasons, and their director, Ms. Hall is a great example of that passion. “I’ve played violin since I was in 2nd grade, I grew up in Carlsbad and I’ve always loved playing in orchestra.” (Ms. Hall, orchestra teacher) Some of the students have become hooked over time, “I've been doing it for a few years now, and I really love playing an instrument.”...
On October 8th, the CUSD Drama teachers put on the Carlsbad Theater Festival on Carlsbad High School’s campus. It was where student performers gain feedback from industry professionals and competed against schools to win awards. “I won the Bright Spot Award for monologues. It was pretty exhilarating.” (Isabella Podesta, Gr. 8) “I won the Bright Spot for Musical.” (Mia Raudaskoski, Gr. 8) ...
On October 20, our AOMS band put on their Fall Festival Concert. Students join band for many reasons. “I’ve always loved music.”(Ethan Kalberg, Gr. 6) Some know that is what they want to do at an early age. Others, like Ethan, decide at the last minute. “I just kind of came.”(Ethan) Mrs. Brown was very pleased with their first performance. “The beginners have only been playing a few weeks....
Every year, Carlsbad High School hosts a parade for homecoming. It’s when all the schools in the Carlsbad unified school district get together and show off their school spirit in a parade! “This is Lancer day parade where all the schools in Carlsbad unified come out to support Carlsbad lancers.” (Mrs. Barry) “I think that we definitely had a lot of energy, and yeah it was a lot of fun.” (Marley...
Recently, Drama had their Fall Drama Showcase, their first show of this year. For most of the students, this was their first time performing on a stage.“I get to perform with my friends and make a lot of charity money for our musical.” (Hadleigh Rose Hagerty, Gr. 8) The students also got to have a say in what they performed. “Drama 1 and Drama 2 breaks up into groups and they choose a scene...
ASB just had their annual club rush. Some teachers have passions they want to share. “I am running the gaming club this year, we meet every Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:30 and you have a choice you can play some regular board games and card games or if you’re up for a challenge we have a dungeons and dragons group.” (Mr. Maggi - Social Studies Teacher) Some Clubs are more focused on subject matter....
It’s that time of the year again Falcons! Step It Up is back to have another great year here at AOMS. In fact, this is the first time in 3 years that Step It Up has had an in-person assembly here. Greg aka G-money is the founder of Step It Up. “Well I started Step It Up because I always wanted to do public speaking, and I always wanted to be around kids, and we just thought there was a better way...
The 6th Graders have just gone to camp again. There were a lot of mixed emotions before they left. “I’m excited and nervous.” (Madison Kelly, Gr.6) “I'm excited to meet new people.” When they were at camp, they got to do many fun activities, and meet new friends was a big part of the experience. “We were building a fort for shelter.” (Camila Richers, Gr. 6) “My favorite...
At AOMS, having a fun school experience is important. That's why there’s an amazing ASB team that puts together events almost every week.“So this is our brunch activities were doing musical chairs this week for say hello week” (Jade Ukegawa, Gr. 8) “We all think it’s a really fun activity and we just want to bring everyone together” (Alessandra Lupo, Gr. 8) Meeting new people is an important...
