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AAPS welcomes new Director of Instructional Technology
Merri Lynn Colligan began her new position as the district’s director of instructional technology Dec. 5.
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Jeopardy! champion visits Forsythe KMO Club
The Forsythe KMO Club, which recently won their second consecutive state championship in the Knowledge Master Open, had a visit from a celebrity on Dec. 11. Stephanie Jass, the all-time women’s champion of the quiz […]
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Forsythe KMO Club first in state, top 3 percent in USA in Knowledge Contest
The Forsythe KMO Club finished first in the state, out of eight teams, in the Knowledge Master Open held Dec. 4, 2012. The Viking Auks were defending the state championship they won last April. The […]
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Volunteer buddies build love of reading at Allen
By Tara Cavanaugh In just eight weeks, a group of second and third graders at Allen Elementary have improved their reading skills by one or two levels. These students were having a hard time with […]
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Red Wing Foundation donates hockey equipment to Carpenter Elementary
Carpenter Elementary students were treated to a Detroit Red Wings assembly Dec. 6. During the high-energy, interactive assembly, Red Wings representatives taught students about the importance of exercise and good nutrition –– and they passed […]
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Dicken fourth graders perform ‘Let’s Hear it for America’ by Carmino Rovosa
[soundslides width=”475″ height =”413″ id=”8653″] By Tara Cavanaugh Fourth graders from Ms. Thomas, Mrs. Bankey, Mr. Michelson and Mr. Klein’s fourth grade classes performed a rousing tribute to America this week. Carmino Rovosa’s half hour […]
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Cindy Leaman named new Principal of Pioneer High School
Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Patricia P. Green is pleased to announce that Cindy Leaman has been named the new Principal at Pioneer High School. Ms. Leaman is currently the Principal at Clague Middle […]
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Community Builders Program strengthens learning communities, fosters student leadership
Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Patricia Green has instigated a new Community Builders Program, which provides leadership opportunities for students that focus on three levels of peace education: peacekeeping, peace building and peace making […]
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Let’s get ready to recycle: AAPS redoubles its recycling efforts
Now all classrooms in the district have new recycling collection boxes, thanks to a partnership between the Ann Arbor Public Schools, the City of Ann Arbor and the nonprofit Recycle Ann Arbor. The last school-wide […]
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Taste-test Ann Arbor pizzas while supporting a good cause this Friday
By Tara Cavanaugh Taste test pizzas from Ann Arbor pizzerias and support a good cause. It’s a win-win, right? More like a win-win-win-win. The Take Heart Association benefits from the donations, local pizza restaurants benefit […]