Akul, Grade 8 The Direct Message has helped me understand the school a little better. As a new student, I didn't know any school traditions. Thanks to the DM, I learned a lot about middle school and our events. I also met many new people in media publications since we work as a group in the DM, not as individuals. I was pretty nervous when posting my first article as it was pretty scary to let everyone read my writing. But I felt good after posting it. The most challenging pa

The black and gold lane lines were dragged across the calm pool, dividing the clear water into six lanes. Students mingled nervously on the pool deck, pulling out caps, goggles, and towels, stretching themselves out for the races ahead. The coaches hung up the list of events, and brought out the stopwatches. The sound system was tested, and before anyone knew it, it was time for the races to begin. The 400 meter freestyle kicked things off. The swimmers stepped up onto the st

It is the end of the school year which means that we will soon have to say goodbye to a few of our favorite teachers. This year, 13 middle school teachers are leaving or moving out of the middle school. Over the final weeks of school, The Direct Message will post an ‘Exit Interview’ that we conducted with each of these educators. Check out all the Exit Interviews by clicking here: Exit Interviews Ms.Nisha Sethi 23 Years at AES: Next Stop: Undecided How many years you have bee

Are you an artist looking for a place to showcase your art? How about someone with interested in trying it out? Well, this is for you! TDM IRL (AES's MS magazine) is looking for art to put on the cover. The theme is superheroes tied in with AES, and we're looking for something like this only AES themed (in some way): The deadline for submissions is May 13, and any and all mediums are accepted. If you are interested in submitting or have any questions, please email 26kkumar@ae

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“One, two three, Dora the Explora!” The crowd cheered as Dora the Explora walked up to the net, ready for the game. Across the gym, the shouts of the Teletubbies filled the air, as they readied themselves to face their opponent. Images By Isaac Currey CC-BY The previous game between the two had ended with the Teletubbies winning, but Dora the Explora was ready to make a comeback. The crowd went wild as the teams stepped onto the court, everyone rooting for different players.

“When we were out, we were driving around to see what it was like, and we ran into monkeys. There was a man giving the monkeys bananas, and they were crowding around him like they wanted more bananas. He was just throwing bananas.” More by #Chloe

With over 800 people attending, this year's International Culture and Food Fair was a hit. Students and families enjoyed themselves on a Holi Obstacle Course and ate delicious food from around the world. Entertainment was provided, including singing, dancing, musical performances from strings, and more. Did you participate in the raffle? Baskets were prepared by various countries with delicious treats and other giveaways inside! We had tons of people volunteering at the food

ISA tests are being held on Thursday and Friday. ISA is the International School Assessment, a test designed specifically for international schools. It is conscious of multicultural perspectives and recognizes a diverse community. Don’t worry! This won’t appear on your report cards. They are just used to inform programs and help faculty support the students. Unlike the MAP test, which is held at the beginning and end of the year, it is a written test, covering narrative and a

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics start tomorrow from February 4 until February 20. While most sports begin after the opening ceremony, a few including ice hockey and curling have already started. Over 80 countries are participating in sports such as figure skating, bobsled, speed skating, skeleton, snowboarding, and more. COVID-19 Still Has An Impact Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, foreigners cannot attend and tickets are not on sale to the general public. However, some spect