August 2015 Archives

Teachers and staff head to school on Tuesday

August 31, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Story and photos by Jo Mathis When AAEA President Linda Carter began her teaching career with Ann Arbor Public Schools 41 years ago, she walked into the Forsythe teachers’ lounge during a break. A […]

Parents, students, and staff give Ann Arbor Public Schools high marks

August 28, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“This report is critical to staff, as soon as the survey closes we start to get questions from them about when they will get the data,” says Executive Director of Elementary Education Dawn Linden.

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Parents pleased with SISS’ emphasis on partnership

August 27, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News AAPS parents whose children have an IEP or 504 Plan say they appreciate the effort to include them more and more in the educational process. “This has […]

14th Annual Runathon proves Lawton community cares for its own

August 26, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News The 14th Annual Lawton Elementary Runathon will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 at the school. The event brings the Lawton community together to […]

SISS holds parent orientation: See the slideshow

August 21, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“We care” is the theme of 2015-16 school year, principals learn at retreat

August 19, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis Eighty Ann Arbor Public Schools leaders gathered for the first day of the 2015-16 Instructional Council Leadership Retreat Tuesday. The daylong event was an information-filled kick-off to the school year for […]

Parents: Get to know new state immunization rules

August 17, 2015 AAPS News Editor

Preparing for the first day of school is an exciting time. This year we encourage you to add, “Get to know new state immunization rules” to your list of things to do this month. A […]

New Back to School Helpline gives parent quick access to information

August 14, 2015 AAPS News Editor

What time does school let out this year? What if my child isn’t immunized yet? We just moved to Ann Arbor. How do I register my child for middle school? These are a few of […]

Building partnerships is the goal of upcoming SISS conference

August 12, 2015 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis AAPS District News Editor Every AAPS parent with a child who has a disability is encouraged to attend the “Empowering Exceptional Educators Teaching 21st Century Students” conference on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at […]

Music breaks down language and cultural barriers at Friendship Concert

August 12, 2015 AAPS News Editor

“Music is an international language so even if we can’t speak English or Japanese we can be friends and make good music together,” says violin player Kanon Ando from Toyota City, Japan.

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