January 2012 Archives

Forget losing weight—instead, get healthy

January 17, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh, AAPS News Service Pete Thomas knows a few things about losing weight. Thomas won $100,000 after being a contestant in the 2005 season of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” a reality show dedicated […]

Lawton Elementary hosts special guests for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration

January 16, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh, AAPS News Service Special guests at Lawton Elementary’s Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration brought history to life on Friday, Jan. 13.

Dodgeball tournament returns Jan. 21

January 12, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Dodgeball lovers unite! The Skyline rowing team’s dodgeball tournament returns this year on Saturday, Jan. 21.

Skyline Service Fair showcases volunteer opportunities

January 12, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Seventeen service organizations set up booths at Skyline High School yesterday to take part in the school’s first-ever Service Fair.

10 AAPS teachers awarded grants for professional development

January 11, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Gordon Group Agency of MEEMIC Insurance awarded $3,000 to support professional development for 10 AAPS teachers. Each teacher’s $300 stipend helps cover conference costs, travel and lodging.

Around the world in 18 classrooms

January 11, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Open’s annual Multicultural Fair is an international delight By Tara Cavanaugh, AAPS News Service A family of four clutches their passports, fresh from India. Pairs of students consider Italy before deciding on Greece. […]