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Month: October 2020

Good News from AAPS

AAPS summer and fall Good News

October 30, 2020 AAPS News Editor

We celebrate some of the teachers, students and staff that have been recognized for outstanding work over the summer and so far this fall. […]

High School News

Bravo! Members of the Pioneer Symphony Band clarinet section perform virtually

October 29, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Members of the Pioneer Symphony Band clarinet section performed together virtually recently under the direction of principal clarinetist Noah Jackson. Click here for more about the Upbeat app they used to create this video.

"Exceptional" profiles

Erica Peplinski-Burge, Spanish teacher, Angell, Bach, Burns Park, Lakewood, and Pattengill 4th & 5th graders

October 28, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Erica Peplinski-Burge, the 4th and 5th grade Spanish teacher at five AAPS elementary schools, has been named the Michigan World Language Teacher of the Year by the MIWLA Executive Board. The Michigan World Language Association is […]

Latest news

Across the district, a whole lot of upgrades are going on

October 25, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Construction workers have been busy at the buildings making crucial improvements By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor While virtual learning has shut down AAPS classrooms for now, construction workers have been busy at the buildings […]

Latest news

Literacy consultant retires after long affiliation with AAPS; says she’s awed by district’s efforts to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion

October 21, 2020 AAPS News Editor

By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor After 18 years as a literacy consultant with Ann Arbor Public Schools, Deborah Wolter was hesitant to be interviewed regarding her upcoming retirement. But while reflecting on her career, […]

An AAPS food service employee and bus driver ready to take food to one of the distribution sites
Features

Behind the scenes with the AAPS food distribution efforts

October 13, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Michigan in March, closing schools across the state, the Ann Arbor Public Schools have distributed nearly 600,000 meals. […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Jennifer Colby, Huron High School librarian

October 13, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Huron’s Jennifer Colby is named Michigan Association for Media in Education’s District Library Director of the Year By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Huron High School librarian Jennifer Colby has been the right leader at […]

Features

Little libraries growing bigger thanks to Allen teacher’s assistant

October 9, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Donations of used or new children’s books are welcome By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Allen Elementary teacher’s assistant Cara Crisostomo wanted to be sure students have regular access to physical books while doing virtual […]

Elementary News

‘There is nothing I would change about my career.’ Music teacher Barb Vanek retires after 32 years at King Elementary

October 8, 2020 AAPS News Editor

“There is nothing I would change about my career,” she says. “I was lucky enough to land at King School where I have been very, very happy.” By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor After 32 […]

Community Gives Back

NSF Scrub Club will host events for kids at food distribution sites Oct. 26 & 29

October 7, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Knowing this back-to-school season is unlike any other, NSF International’s NSF Scrub Club® will visit two AAPS food distribution sites this month, handing out free resources and prizes to parents and students. The Scrub Club […]

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