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Lawton students get lessons in sustainability from local inventor

February 7, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Itzik Henig showcases his mobile, solar-powered device for areas around the world that do not have modern amenities such as running water and power. The device generates electricity and purifies water.

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Chinese language and culture the focus of Allen principal’s trip

February 7, 2011 AAPS News Editor

WITH SLIDE SHOW: Joan Fitzgibbon visited a variety of schools in different parts of the country as part of a cultural exchange through the Confucius Institute at Michigan State University. She hopes to be a resource as the district looks ahead to possibly expand its foreign language offerings in the future.

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School Bells: Skyline leader named top high school principal in state

February 7, 2011 AAPS News Editor

A series of briefs from around the Ann Arbor Public Schools including: Sulura Jackson named top high school principal; Kathy Scarnecchia to lead partnership effort, Edward Broom moves to Mitchell in interim post; Pioneer juniors sell cookie-gram; Forsythe Science Fair is Sunday, Feb. 13; Orchestra Night on Feb. 15 showcases secondary music.

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4th-graders at Abbot do the math, raise money for St. Jude Hospital

February 7, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Abbot teachers Annette Stojcevich and Cynthia Heusel help 23 of their students raise $720 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Each participating student was challenged to complete 200 math problems, getting sponsorships from family and friends.

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Jazz mentoring workshop rescheduled to Feb. 15

February 1, 2011 AAPS News Editor

All Ann Arbor Public Schools middle school and high school musicians are invited to participate in this free event, either for the full two hours or for part of the session. It was rescheduled due to weather.

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Stone High name change proposed to better reflect school identity

January 26, 2011 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor school board heard a proposal Wednesday to rename the school Ann Arbor Technical High School, reflecting the high-tech approach used in learning.

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Free student Jazz Mentoring Workshop is offered

January 26, 2011 AAPS News Editor

All Ann Arbor Public Schools middle school and high school musicians are invited to participate in this free afternoon event at Community High School.

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Angell Elementary, music teacher Joey Parins earn top honors from UMS, DTE Foundation

January 19, 2011 AAPS News Editor

The University Musical Society gives Angell Elementary “School of the Year” for two decades of involvement with UMS; Clemente’s Joey Parins earns kudos for making arts education a priority for all students.

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King Day activities: Contests, special events in Ann Arbor schools

January 17, 2011 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: Clague Middle School event involves 60 students in a multi-media production, Bryant Early Elementary School sings about peace and Dicken Elementary students learn about jazz music and history with an assembly by Vincent York & Jazzistry. Many other schools around the district host MLK Day activities.

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Rising Scholars lifts students’ grades, expectation for college

January 17, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Students at all three Ann Arbor comprehensive high schools are in their second year of the Rising Scholars program, a partnership with U-M’s Center for Educational Outreach. It targets bright students with extra support to encourage them to excel, take advanced classes and attend college.

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