January 2010 Archives

Sessions set for prospective Community High freshmen

January 13, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Three orientation sessions are scheduled for Ann Arbor school district families interested in applying for one of 108 open freshman slots at Community High School for the 2010-11 school year.

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Students selected to perform with state honors band and orchestra

January 12, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Student instrumentalists from The Ann Arbor Public Schools have been selected to participate in the State Honors Band and Orchestra and will take part in the Fifth Annual Michigan Music Conference on Jan. 23.

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Cuts, new revenue proposed as public weighs in on budget

January 11, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Reduced pay, fewer jobs, alternative approaches and new revenue options are being discussed as the district works on a budget shortfall estimated at $21 million.

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Memorial scheduled for longtime principal

January 6, 2010 AAPS News Editor

A memorial service is scheduled Jan. 17 for Connie Toigo, longtime principal at the Ann Arbor Preschool and Family Center. She died Dec. 30.

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Huron grad makes it big as writer

January 6, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Huron High School graduate Cherry Chevapravatdumrong has traded law for laughs, making it big writing TV scripts and books for teens.

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School volunteers help in many areas around district

January 4, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Volunteers in The Ann Arbor Public Schools range in age from their 20s to their 80s and everything in between. They can be found in most buildings around the district.

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Students delegates embrace the culture, customs of Japan

January 4, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Two Ann Arbor teachers and 12 students represented the area in a delegation to Hikone, Japan this fall. A delegation visited Ann Arbor as well.

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44 earn spot in state honors choir

January 4, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Forty four Ann Arbor students have been selected to participate in a state-level junior high/middle school honors choir this month in Grand Rapids.

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Law Club, mock trials part of experience for Tappan students

January 4, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Thirty members of the newly formed Tappan Law Club participated in mock trials last month at the Washtenaw County courthouse.

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