Andrews

Andrews scholarship winners announced

By Katie Davidson on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Two students from Huntington North High School, Matthew Harter and Kourtney Johnson, have been named to receive the Andrews Elementary School Brandon Wilburn and Jason Harlan Memorial Scholarship. The former Andrews Elementary students will each receive a $500 scholarship.

Harter is the son of Scott and Lisa Harter... Read More...

Living things and their needs

By HFP Reporter on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

The Andrews Elementary First Graders had the privilege of going to Crestview Middle school this week to visit with Mr. Bolinger and Mr. Milton, science teachers, to learn more about animals living in their classrooms. As part of their learning about living things and their needs, this visit was wonderful... Read More...

Ice Sculptures by Andrew's 5th Graders

By HFP Reporter on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Fifth Grade Andrew's Elementary Students studied Environmental Art with a focus on the elements of form and space while using unexpected materials - ice and their school courtyard. Students planned for their sculptures by sketching a design, collecting recycled plastic materials and balloons, as well as paints; they then set everything in the courtyard and waited for the freezing to take place... Read More...

First graders help Haiti

By Katie Davidson on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

The First Grade students at Andrews Elementary were deeply saddened to see the desperation of the victims of the Haiti earthquake. They decided to sell bottles of water during the morning. They chose to donate the money earned to The American Red Cross for their continued relief efforts in Haiti

Donating to a Charity

By HFP Reporter on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Submitted by Katie Davidson

Each year the students at Andrews Elementary have a Holiday Market in which students make items to sell for a profit. The students learn a lot about economics during this time. The kindergarten classes decided to donate all of their money this year to McKenzie's Hope... Read More...

Comparing Snowmen

By HFP Reporter on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Submitted by Katie Davidson

Kindergarten students at Andrews Elementary School had a "Being There" experience in the snow. The students bundled up to enjoy a snow day. During this time, the students used the LIFESKILL of Cooperation to work together to build snowmen... Read More...

First Semester Perfect Attendance

By HFP Reporter on Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Submitted by Katie Davidson

Andrews Elementary held their end of semester Awards Day on January 15, 2010. Fourteen students were recognized for having perfect attendance for the whole semester they are: Levi Bell, Scott Bowers, Ethan Crouse, Emma Davidson, Samantha Elser, Brooke Falcone, Natasha Herring, Amy Karst, Justin Kinsey, AJ Landrum, Jarod Lewis, Makenzie Teusch, Taylor Waters, and JJ Whicker... Read More...

Sizemore takes first place

By HFP Reporter on Monday, January 11th, 2010

Fifth grade students at Andrews Elementary participated in the annual spelling bee on Friday, January 8, 2010. The spelling bee lasted 14 rounds with Logan Sizemore correctly spelling "enfranchise" to take 1st place. Sarah Hunnicutt was the runner-up.

It's Shopping Time at Andrews!

By Katie Davidson on Monday, December 21st, 2009

Once again, it is shopping time at Andrews Elementary.

Our annual Holiday Market was held on Monday morning, giving students an opportunity to shop for their loved ones. Each classroom was in charge of making items to sell. There were many items for sale. Sport pennants, puppy chow, Christmas ornaments, key chains and much more... Read More...

Gingerbread activities at Andrews

By Katie Davidson on Friday, December 18th, 2009

The past week the first grade friends of Andrews Elementary school have been doing a unit study of Gingerbread.

They read and compared many different versions of the story, The Gingerbread Man, through a variety of literature activities.

Earlier in the week, they baked gingerbread cookies that proceeded to run away and hide for several days in the school... Read More...

Andrews students learn about the world

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, December 10th, 2009

The First Grade students from Andrews Elementary recently enjoyed a trip to Huntington North High School.

The were there to participate with three foreign language classes to learn more about the customs and tradition of each country with the help of the high school students.

They visited in French, German, and Spanish classes learning colors, songs, and holiday traditions of each country in their language... Read More...

The NED Show at Andrews

By HFP Reporter on Friday, November 20th, 2009

Submitted by Katie Davidson

Thursday afternoon the students at Andrews Elementary were treated to "The NED Show." NED stands for Never Give Up - Encourage Others - Do Your Best... Read More...

Cardinals Learn to Sign

By HFP Reporter on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Submitted by Katie Davidson

What is a "sign club"? It is an awesome club where students come to learn how to speak to the deaf and hard of hearing, using sign language. The club meets every other Wednesday for 1 hour right after school. The club was started to help a student who is hearing impaired to be able to communicate with other Andrews students... Read More...

Cow Brain Study

By HFP Reporter on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Submitted by Katie Davidson

Recently, the fourth graders at Andrews Elementary school dissected cow brains to increase their knowledge of how brains look and feel. Along with this activity, the children were able to identify several important parts of the brain, including left and right hemispheres, the cerebellum, and the brain stem... Read More...

Andrews has 'being there' experience

By HFP Reporter on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Submitted by Katie Davidson

October 4-10 is National Fire Prevention Week.

On Monday, October 5 the kindergarten students at Andrews Elementary School had a "Being There" experience when Mr. Scott Howell came to talk to the students about fire safety... Read More...