December 2014 Archives

Nature and Nurture: Art teachers as artists

December 23, 2014 AAPS News Editor

If you could use a cultural boost this winter break, the Ann Arbor Art Teachers and Alumni Association has a treat for you. Now on display at the Mallett’s Creek branch of the Ann Arbor […]

Pioneer takes care of its own

December 22, 2014 AAPS News Editor

For two weeks over winter break, AAPS students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch or breakfast must do without that little extra help. That bothered Pioneer High School class secretary Taryn Reid. “I […]

Winter Break Wishes from Dr. Swift

December 19, 2014 AAPS News Editor

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” ― Winston S. Churchill Hello AAPS Community, Giving generously to help others in our schools and community is in the […]

Jazz comes to life at Pittsfield Elementary

December 19, 2014 AAPS News Editor

It’s one thing for children to learn a thing or two about jazz in a music or history class. It’s quite another for a jazz band to take to the school stage for a rousing […]

Skyline students honored for outstanding achievement

December 19, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Academic achievement, leadership, industry and community service have earned two Skyline High School students the Harold Eastman Outstanding Youth Achievement Award from the Breakfast Optimist Club of Ann Arbor. The honorees are Mariah T. Gregory, […]

King releases Blue Ribbon Award video

December 19, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Bryant Elementary presents The Nutcracker

December 18, 2014 AAPS News Editor

If you think Peter Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” is perhaps a bit too ambitious for a bunch of first graders, then you haven’t met Bryant Elementary’s first grade teacher Son Mi Lim or music teacher Kelly […]

Nearly $1,000 raised for warm clothing for Pittsfield students

December 17, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Dozens of Pittsfield Elementary students will be warmer this winter thanks to the hard work of some University of Michigan students and the generosity of many. U-M’s Sociology 225 is a class called Project […]

First ever Art Night showcases the work of every Huron art student

December 16, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor For an artist, there is nothing quite like getting your work out there for people to enjoy. High school art shows often feature the best […]

Carpenter teachers named DTE Educators of the Year

December 15, 2014 AAPS News Editor

Carpenter Elementary is celebrating the fact that art teacher Karen McDonald and vocal music teacher Ann Marie Borders have just been named this year’s DTE Educators of the Year. “Karen McDonald and Ann Marie Borders […]