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PHOTOS: Halloween parties, parades at AAPS
The students were especially creative with their costumes this year. One kid even carried his own head in a jar! […]
Month: October 2012
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‘Dicken Dash’ raises $15K for Dicken Elementary
By Tara Cavanaugh When Dicken Elementary PTO members Micki Schueler and Kirstin Queen came up with the idea for the Dicken Dash, they had no idea how successful it would be. They hoped the fundraiser, […]
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Toyota International STEM Program to send AAPS staff to Singapore
By Tara Cavanaugh Creating a world-class system of education means learning from many sources –– even those halfway across the world. The district is partnering with Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. as the company creates an […]
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Tappan band, choir and orchestra to perform at Lincoln Memorial for 50th anniversary celebration of ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
By Tara Cavanaugh Every year, Tappan Middle School eighth graders take a trip to Washington, D.C. to learn about the nation’s history. But this upcoming trip will be particularly special: the band, choir and orchestra […]
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Argus Planetarium to receive $100K gift from IMRA America, Inc.
By Tara Cavanaugh A longtime treasure of the Ann Arbor Public Schools is about to get a major update. Pioneer High School’s Argus Planetarium will receive a $100,000 gift from IMRA America, Inc. “The district […]
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Michigan Department of Community Health awards Community Rec&Ed $100K grant
By Tara Cavanaugh Ann Arbor Public Schools’ Community Education and Recreation Department is the grateful recipient of a $100,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Community Health. The grant is awarded as part of MCDH’s […]
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PTO Thrift Shop, Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation nominated for annarbor.com Deal of the Year award
By Tara Cavanaugh The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop and the Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation have been nominated for annarbor.com’s 2012 Deal of the Year Award, which highlights business decisions that had the […]
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Eberwhite’s Woodchip Day: Building community, one pile at a time
Woodchip Day is an annual tradition that involves the local neighborhoods and Eberwhite Elementary School. […]
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Community High Jazz students play for Gov. Rick Snyder at U-M ‘Celebrate Invention’ reception
The Community High Jazz Program was invited to perform for the University of Michigan’s Celebrate Invention reception, which hosted honored guest and keynote speaker Gov. Rick Snyder on Oct. 18. The reception, held in the […]
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Pioneer in education and child development Dr. James Comer visits AAPS
By Tara Cavanaugh The district was treated to a special visitor this week: Superintendent Dr. Patricia Green’s mentor and friend Dr. James Comer. Dr. Comer is an internationally recognized child psychiatrist. He created the Comer […]