New School Year, New ASB Officers
Zoe Watts and Racquel Crook, Reporter
April 30, 2019
ASB is one of our fun and impactful electives here on campus. In part, because the students themselves help choose spirit days and other fun activities around school. Every year a new set of leaders comes in. This year the ASB president was Melia Arboit (Gr. 8), who describes ASB as “super-fun.” She rea...
Help Isn’t A Four-Letter Word!
Sofia Garruto, Reporter
April 30, 2019
Math Tutoring is a program that is funded by the PTSA, and it's a wonderful way to catch up on math. Mr. Burns is one of our talented math teachers who helps out. "Math Tutoring is every week from right after school, 2:10 to 3:10 unless there's a holiday." Math tutoring can be helpful, and it's very...
Invasion of the Robots!
Austin Jew, Reporter
April 24, 2019
Robotics is an after-school program which can teach many valuable skills. Here is Theo Nakfoor Robotics Coach to name some of them. “Teamwork because you have to work as a team to figure out how to solve the problems on the field. Public speaking since you have to present to judges in order to get...
ASB Brunch Challenge 9/11 Style
Nikki Duchene, Reporter
November 24, 2018
This year ASB is going to do many activities to make this campus a better place. To start off the year, they had their first brunch challenge on 9/11. ASB President Melia Arboit (Gr. 8) explains, “In honor of 9/11, they wore fire hats (with cups on top) and they had to get two ping-pong balls in t...
Time to Step It Up
Megan Shetty and Annie Provo
November 24, 2018
Greg Hanson and the Step It Up fundraiser was a new fundraising event this year. “I Think is is fun to see kids be in their element and do super-fun stuff.They not only do a fundraiser, but they get to have an amazing fun day with a super party celebration at the end of the event.” Greg was very ent...
Let’s Crank Up the Heat
Lukas Hadjis, Reporter
November 24, 2018
In 6th grade science, students were trying to put their understanding of thermal energy into solving real-world problems. Some students were trying to make thermal grills to make cookies from the heat of the sun. Others like Stephanie Ramos (Gr. 6) were in the ice carving group. “We’re basically mak...
What’s Your Identity?
Kiera Irving and CarlyRae Jones
November 24, 2018
Coming into middle school, 6th graders can find it challenging with all the new people and all the new names. So the mask project was a very unique way to get to know each other. Students also got to express their creativity through their decorations and color. Danica Igarta (Gr. 6) saw the bigger p...
Let’s Hear It for The Colonies!
Rio Fuentes, Reporter
November 24, 2018
In October, the 8th grade social studies classes, got a chance to experience colonial life. The colonial fair is an annual event that really brings history to life. Camden Phillips (Gr. 8) enjoyed the process. “Yes, it was really fun getting to learn about all the colonies.” Students worked to create indiv...
Teeing It Up
Aidan Drury and Camden Phillips
November 20, 2018
There are many students at AOMS who enjoy playing on the golf team like Colin Roselle (Gr. 8). “I enjoy playing with my friends and taking easy dubs.” Along with the friendships, Kyler Phillips (Gr.8) enjoys the the physical benefits.“It’s fun and it gives me a good source of reflexes.” For...
The Great Outdoors
Annalisa Conca, Reporter
November 20, 2018
As kids were walking to school, getting ready to leave to 6th grade camp, many were excited for the adventures to come. Zach Jones (Gr. 6) was “excited for the rock-climbing wall.” Stella Roller (Gr. 6) was looking forward to “staying in the cabins and hanging out with my friends.” Ethan Linds...
Support for Success – Back-to-School Night
Nikki Duchene and CarlyRae Jones
October 7, 2018
Many parents enjoy coming to Back-to-School Night because they are able to personally meet their kids teachers and learn more about their classes. "I like meeting all the parents at Back to School Night."(Mrs. Frazee, Gr. 6 Science/Math Teacher) Teachers are also able to inform the parents about all...
Off to a Great Start
Owen Loughery, Reporter
October 2, 2018
As the sun started to rise on the first day of school, everyone was full of excitement. The students were bummed to end summer but were happy to see their friends, especially Ellie Sied (Gr. 6). "I miss summer, but I’m really happy to see all my friends again and start up school work." With schedules...