The spelling bee was a neerveracking and stressful event that was held after school on February 10th. “I'm really excited.” (Kennedy Krumrei, Gr. 7) Several of our English teachers were the judges, and it was conducted in a very formal way. Even though it was a serious competition, if you didn't make it through the round, you still got a certificate. It was so close, there were 17 rounds....
A new addition to our Campus is the Construction Wheel. Some of the student’s favorite parts are,“ sanding,” (Talia Goodman, Gr. 6) “probably having the experience with tools,” (Aidan Nettmann) “I’d say my favorite part about construction is being able to talk with others but also be productive.” (Scarlett Burlingame, Gr. 6 ) Right now they are working on a major project of making...
The last week of January was a great opportunity to let each other know how much we care. “Kindness week is a week where you’re nice to everyone and you support each other.” (Courtney Clemons, Gr. 6) The concept actually got started here, in Carlsbad. “It’s a really smart idea because it shows people to be kind.”(Caroline Emmons, Gr. 6) And now, the idea has spread throughout the world....
Ever since covid, ASB has been trying to host an event. It took a long time to plan one and follow all the guidelines, but they were finally able to pull it off. With all of the covid restrictions, they had to think “outside the box” to plan a safe event, which was held outside. “A lot of stuff goes into planning this event.” (Isabella Polosa, Gr. 7) “We had to get balloons and hang...
After a year and a half of no sports on campus, the very first team sport has finally been opened up for AOM students. “Cross Country is pretty much a long distance running sport.” (Gr. 6, JP Applebee) “You can like run tracks, trails, running.” (Gr. 6, Dean Gross) Coach insists that for those who enjoy a wide range of sports, this is the best sport for keeping your edge. “It builds...
In a normal year, 7th graders don't get to go to camp because they go when they are 6th graders. But, because of COVID, they were not given the opportunity in 6th grade. So, they came with the 6th graders this year. “The 7th graders and the 6th graders coming to camp together, I think that it’s fun.” (Gr. 7, Cassidy Battin) “There is more of an experience too because there is more people.”...
Last year we missed out on a true PE class. So,there is plenty of excitement this year. “I love t-ball, and I love playing tag with other friends, and meeting new people too at the same time.” (Gr. 6,Yessmin Abusharef) “My favorite thing about P.E is all of the fun games we play.” (Gr.6, Jack Spark) And having a good PE teacher can make all the difference. "My favorite thing about Trager...
This year, our drama department decided it was time to clean the house. “We are trying to get rid of every costume we have, a lot are from our old plays.” (Gr.8, Ashleigh Benson) So, they decided to have a costume sale to take advantage of the Halloween season and make a profit at the same time. “All proceeds go to the drama department to produce musicals and other fun things on campus.”...
On Lancer Day, Carlsbad High School hosts a parade for their homecoming. Schools all around the area join the parade every year, including AOMS. The first parade was held in 1959 and has happened every year since then. Thousands of spirited Carlsbad High School supporters cheered on the parade this year and the feeling of community spirit filled the air. ASB showed our school spirit, by representing...
The first month of school here at AOMS has been really exciting. “It's going pretty good.” (Gr.6, Elisa Molina-Cortez) But it has also been hard and challenging. “There was so many more people and I didn’t know where I was going.” (Gr.6, Rachel Stein) There were so many feelings from the start. “I was really nervous about like finding my friends.” (Gr. 6, Makayla Brennan) “It...
