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Pioneer’s VanRiper selected as Young Citizen of the Year
Pioneer High’s Tim VanRiper was selected this spring as Young Citizen of the Year by AnnArbor.com. Four other Ann Arbor seniors are finalists. […]
Month: May 2010
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PTOC Advocacy group begins an all-district postcard campaign
Members of the Ann Arbor PTO Council Advocacy Committee are organizing a postcard campaign, offering parents a chance to voice their concerns to elected state officials about the issue of school funding. Members will visit end-of-year events at local schools. […]
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Wines students offer bologna sandwiches packed with love
Students at Wines Elementary are learning how to give back to their community through Lunches With Love, a program where they pack bag lunches for those staying in Ann Arbor shelters. […]
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Tappan receives national attention for healthy food choices
Tappan School’s Agrarian Garden and expanded healthy cafeteria offerings receive attention this month as a national conference visits the school. “Farm Fresh Days” is expanded to three days at Tappan. […]
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The best of K-12 student art found at U-M’s Slusser Gallery
The largest Ann Arbor Public Schools student art exhibition is under way at the Jean Paul Slusser Gallery on U-M’s North Campus through June 4. It is open to the public and there is no fee. […]
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Northside’s Dekeon sprints toward opportunities for all kids
Rick Dekeon may best be known for his 7-year-old Cross Country Kids Club at Northside Elementary. Those who know Dekeon call him dedicated, reliable and say, with Rick, it’s all about the students. […]
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Expanded Listening Library enhances student skills at Mitchell
Mitchell Elementary students learn more while reading, thanks to a better selection in the school’s Listening Library. A grant from the AAPS Educational Foundation made the project happen. […]
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School Bells: P.E. teacher earns ‘Celebration’ award
A series of briefs from around The Ann Arbor Public Schools: Carpenter bagel program donates to RIF program; Huron business students earn honors; Parent University program on reading tonight. […]
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Foundation’s ‘One Million Reasons’ campaign off to solid start
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation has already raised $60,000 in the first month of an ambitious campaign to raise $1 million in funds for the 2010-11 academic year. […]
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Board appoints Thomas to fill vacant post
Andrew Thomas was appointed to the Ann Arbor Board of Education on May 12 to replace Trustee Randy Friedman, who resigned his post last month. His term runs through the end of 2010. […]