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PTO Thrift Shop, Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation nominated for annarbor.com Deal of the Year award

October 23, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop and the Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation have been nominated for annarbor.com’s 2012 Deal of the Year Award, which highlights business decisions that had the […]

Eberwhite’s Woodchip Day: Building community, one pile at a time

October 19, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Woodchip Day is an annual tradition that involves the local neighborhoods and Eberwhite Elementary School.

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Community High Jazz students play for Gov. Rick Snyder at U-M ‘Celebrate Invention’ reception

October 19, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Community High Jazz Program was invited to perform for the University of Michigan’s Celebrate Invention reception, which hosted honored guest and keynote speaker Gov. Rick Snyder on Oct. 18. The reception, held in the […]

Pioneer in education and child development Dr. James Comer visits AAPS

October 17, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh The district was treated to a special visitor this week: Superintendent Dr. Patricia Green’s mentor and friend Dr. James Comer. Dr. Comer is an internationally recognized child psychiatrist. He created the Comer […]

Pioneer Theatre Guild Presents: RAGTIME

October 15, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Directed by Neal Kelley (UM Theater Major and HHS alum, Senior) and Henry Nettleton (UM Musical Theatre Major, Sophomore) Choreographer: Ariel Hurwitz-Greene (UM Dance Graduate and PHS alum) Music Director: Tim VanRiper (U of M […]

Tappan Middle School joint concert with The Moxie Strings Oct. 23

October 15, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Tappan Middle School Orchestras are pleased to announce a joint concert with the alternative string duo The Moxie Strings set for Tuesday, October 23, at 7:30pm in the Tappan Auditorium, 2251 East Stadium Blvd. Free admission. The […]

VIDEO: Story Time Players bring stories to life

October 15, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Whether we’re listening to one or telling one, we all love a good story. The Ann Arbor Story Time Players bring stories from around the world to young AAPS students. The players, […]

Transportation Day at Ann Arbor Preschool and Family Center shows kids how to get ‘from here to there’

October 15, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Preschool and Family Center threw its first-ever Transportation Day Oct. 5. Families and children explored vehicles from Kid Kruiser, LLC; the Ann Arbor Fire Department, Ford Motor Company, Lowell’s Towing and the […]

Student Achievement Report shows students continue to perform at high levels

October 12, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh The district presented positive news at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting with the 2012-2013 Student Achievement Report. The comprehensive report shows the district continues to make progress in addressing the achievement gap. […]

Long walks stretch kindergarteners’ legs, minds

October 12, 2012 AAPS News Editor

AAO teacher Diane VanDorn takes her students on walks often, providing her ambling kindergarteners myriad learning opportunities.

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