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Month: September 2017

Kevin Karr stands at a podium with the screen behind saying IB For ALL
A2 Schools Podcast

A2 Schools Podcast episode 2, Kevin Karr talks International Baccalaureate and triathlons

September 28, 2017 AAPS News Editor

A discussion on Ann Arbor Public Schools International Baccalaureate program with the district’s Pre K – 12 IB Coordinator Kevin Karr. […]

Features

U-M soccer team displays AAPS student work at game

September 28, 2017 AAPS News Editor

The University of Michigan soccer team displayed the art and writing of 117 AAPS students at their soccer game again against Northwestern on September 24. Thanks to generous donations from the Malloy Foundation and the […]

Features

The Slauson Middle School Band makes music with body percussion, found objects…and instruments

September 28, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor The Slauson Middle School Band was busy making music three weeks ago—even before the instruments arrived:

"Exceptional" profiles

Danielle Grosos, Pattengill Resource Room teacher

September 27, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Danielle Grosos grew up in Dearborn Heights, the daughter of Mark and Anita Griffin.  During high school, she worked for Dearborn Heights 20th District Court and thought about becoming […]

Features

There’s always something new to see in Maria Murphy’s colorful classroom

September 26, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Nobody has ever accused Slauson Middle School teacher Maria Murphy of having a boring, run-of-the-mill classroom.        

Features

Poet speaks at AAPS high schools prior to free screening of documentary Sept. 28 at the Neutral Zone

September 22, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Story, photos, and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor      Poet and community activist Donté Clark, an Artist in Resident at the University of Michigan, will have spoken at four AAPS high schools […]

Community Gives Back

Slauson Middle School’s new outdoor classroom lets students learn in the fresh air and sunshine while enjoying the garden

September 20, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Slauson Middle School students can now enjoy the fresh autumn air during instructional time. The ribbon was cut Monday afternoon on a new outdoor classroom, which features long benches […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Veronica Nowicki, Lawton Second grade teacher

September 18, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Photos and profile by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Veronica Nowicki grew up in Saginaw, the daughter of Tony and Maria Moreno. When she was seven years old, her family moved to Puerto de Santa […]

3 AAPS teachers inspect a baby grand piano
Board of Education

New pianos likely coming to AAPS middle and high schools

September 15, 2017 AAPS News Editor

“When you’re playing it you want to hear what it sounds like, does it do what you’re expecting it to do? Do you have to work harder to make the same thing happen, and ultimately you know which one has the best sound overall and do the most for the music,” says Clague band teacher Jay MacArthur […]

Features

AAPS manager helps victims of Hurricane Harvey; pilots Chinook that delivered much-needed supplies

September 13, 2017 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/ District News Editor Todd Osborne was flying an Army Chinook back to Michigan last week after eight days of Hurricane Harvey recovery work when his veteran flight engineer got a text. Bottom […]

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