AOE Weekly Update Podcast

In this episode, we discuss students' testable questions for the science fair and the variables and controls within each. Also mentioned: opening date for Explore 2026 registration.

This week, we discuss an author visit by Taryn Souders, as well as upcoming writing units and the addition of new clubs to AOE.

In this episode, we discuss our Teambuilder field experience at Bass Pro Shops as well as our first set of inquiry lessons for our science fair preparation. Also mentioned: getting assistance with AMI day materials.

Our first episode of the New Year! This week, we discuss our back-to-school team builders as well as the Discover unit, including when your child needs to be available to attend the science fair.

Preparing for the first week back from Winter Break, we will be out of school from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026. When we return, the Discover Unit will begin, along with pod switches and preparations for the March science fair.

This week's episode discusses the end of our Motivate Unit, including our Give Back field experiences on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Our Winter Spirit Week has been officially announced, and our Winter Breakfast Party is among the Upcoming Events.

In this episode, we discuss the beginning of our Motivate Unit and the field experiences and Give Back Projects we're working on for our community. Also mentioned, AMI packets and picture re-takes.

In this episode, our final three robotics teams share about their experiences with our Envision Unit major unit projects. Also mentioned in this episode: picture retakes and our next unit: Motivate. Have a great Thanksgiving Break!

In this episode, we discuss our Mars Rover visit and hear from members of the Sphero and Artie3000 robotics teams as well as our 3D printing & videography team ahead of our major unit showcase next week.

In this episode, we welcome Nurse Jamie to share community resources for families who may be struggling right now to access food or other health and hygiene items. See our community resource list linked on the newsletter.

In this episode, we detail a field experience and guest expert within our Envision Unit and tease our major unit project, which will begin next week. Also mentioned: 4 day weekend and upcoming Thanksgiving Break.

In this episode, we discuss our newest unit, Envision and hear from student experts about two STEM challenges, as well as simple machines and potential and kinetic energy. New this week is a Staff Shoutout form, linked in the Newsletter.

In our final episode of the first quarter, students share about their major unit projects before our Sustainability Unit showcase. Also introduced: Fall Spirit Week.

This week, we hear from each of our major unit project teams and discuss the upcoming end-of-quarter, Fall Family Conferences, and the Choice Expo. Uniform orders are also linked on the newsletter.

In this episode, we explore students' learning of indigenous people groups and tease our major unit projects, which begin next week! Also on this episode, heads up about Farm Fest affecting traffic and a reminder to use all Car Line spots for arrival to expedite the process.

This week we discuss last week's trips to caves and environmental services. We also discuss Indigenous Peoples' Day and our upcoming major unit project and showcase.

In this episode, we talk about our Sustainability unit and our upcoming cave field trips. Also discussed is our Choice Store, first assembly of the year, and the Sustainability Unit Showcase.

In this episode, we hear from students about their Activate Unit major unit project: AOE Elections. Also mentioned: Fall Family Conferences and our upcoming unit: Sustainability.

This week, we're reviewing our trip to Jefferson City and discussing our learning about the branches of government, national symbols, and creating our own AOE Bill of Rights.

In this episode, we dive into the government lessons surrounding our Activate Unit as we prepare for our major unit project: AOE Elections. Also discussed: picture day and a 3 day weekend! https://sites.google.com/sps.org/aoeweeklyupdate/newsletter?authuser=0

This week we discuss back-to-school team builders and upcoming events, including our beginning of the year assessments and our first few field trips and guest experts. https://sites.google.com/sps.org/aoeweeklyupdate/newsletter?authuser=0

Welcome back! In our first episode of the 2025-2026 school year, Ms. Robbins and Mrs. Schifsky will walk you through some questions and expectations for the school year. https://sites.google.com/sps.org/aoeweeklyupdate/newsletter?authuser=0