The 3rd grade students in Ms. Arpan’s class are getting to know their basic multiplication facts by utilizing different tools (worksheets, multiplication booklets, etc.).
Six students represent Andes Central at the 2025 Junior High Band Festival in Platte on Tuesday. The students practiced vigorously from 8:30 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. with a concert closing the day. Some of the music they performed was “Big Bass Boogie”, “Stampede”, “Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite”, and “Deck the Halls with Chips and Salsa”. The students representing Andes Central Middle School were Aaliyah, Sadie, Emma, Matthew, Alison, and Scarlette.
Andes Central Teacher Spotlight ~ Mr. Bill Kitchenmaster
Kindergarteners are practicing their alphabet skills by putting the letters in order. They are also working really hard to become readers. They are so proud when they successfully read sentences!
In Guidance with Ms. Garcia, our elementary students were introduced to the We Are Connected Mindset. Students also practiced Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ — “All My Relatives” —learning how we are all connected. We reflected on how our actions impact those around us, and how others influence us as well. To practice being connected students:
• Identified “Who Is On My Dream Team?” and reflected on the people who support them
• Participated in talking circles to practice listening with respect
• Created art together to feel the power of connection
• Engaged in group movement activities to learn how we work together as one
• Practiced tuning into their bodies and calming their minds to notice how connection feels
• Focused on showing one act of kindness to others and expressing gratitude when kindness is shown to them
It has been fun to help students grow in this area of being kind and connected! We will keep focusing on strengthening our connections to self and community!
• Identified “Who Is On My Dream Team?” and reflected on the people who support them
• Participated in talking circles to practice listening with respect
• Created art together to feel the power of connection
• Engaged in group movement activities to learn how we work together as one
• Practiced tuning into their bodies and calming their minds to notice how connection feels
• Focused on showing one act of kindness to others and expressing gratitude when kindness is shown to them
It has been fun to help students grow in this area of being kind and connected! We will keep focusing on strengthening our connections to self and community!
Don't forget to come in for P/T Conferences today , as we are here until 7pm. We are also serving chili and fry bread after you meet with your child's teachers.
Andes Central JAG is holding a Winter Gear Drive now through December 13th. Please contact a JAG student or their Advisor Ms. Dvorak for more information.
Andes Central School's P/T Conferences will be Thursday, Nov. 20th from 2-7pm. Students will dismiss @ 1:30pm. https://5il.co/3scmu
The junior class raised money for their After Prom at Turkey Bingo this weekend. They also collected donations of non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. Thank you to everyone who came & supported.
On October 28-31st, the Andes Central FFA members embarked on a bus ride to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo. On day 1 we met new people on the bus, stopped at an elk farm on the way, and checked into our hotel. On day 2 we attended a session at Lucas Oil Stadium and visited the booths at the expo center. On day 3 we attended a visit at a shrimp farm, went to top golf, and then went to a haunted house. On day 4 we began our day by visiting the expo center, then began our drive back, and visited the Worlds Largest Truck Stop. We would like to thank our sponsors because the Andes Central FFA chapter could not have had this amazing opportunity without the support from our sponsors.
Andes Central Athletic Boosters is selling AC/DC Thunder Apparel. Click on the link to place your order today! Orders are due November 19th. https://stores.inksoft.com/acdc_thunder_athletics/shop/home
Andes Central School Indian Education Committee has one (1) vacant two-year term opening. If you are interested in being a candidate for this Committee, please stop in the Superintendent's Office to pick up a petition. Petitions are due no later than 3:00pm on Wednesday, Nov. 19th.
Andes Central School's P/T Conferences will be Thursday, Nov. 20th from 2-7pm. Students will dismiss @ 1:30pm. https://5il.co/3scmu
Students in Miss Leber’s 4th grade ELA classes have been having fun practicing their spelling words! They’ve been using the triangle writing method, starting with one letter and adding a new letter on each line until they build the whole word. They’re also getting ready for their spelling tests by doing activities that help them say and spell their words out loud!
Andes Central School Teacher Spotlight ~ Mr. Cole Johnson
Next week, Andes Central Staff & Students can dress up for the Fall Spirit Week November 17-20th!
Andes Central Athletic Boosters is selling AC/DC Thunder Apparel. Click on the link to place your order today! Orders are due November 19th. https://stores.inksoft.com/acdc_thunder_athletics/shop/home
Mrs. Swanson's 3rd Graders are sharpening their math skills in a fun and engaging way—using a deck of cards! Students practiced their multiplication and addition facts by turning over two cards and solving the equation. This hands-on activity helps build fluency, quick thinking, and confidence with basic math facts, all while making learning feel like a game!
