Elementary News
Video: Eberwhite music teacher leads students in spooktacular singing of Halloween song
“With feeling this time!” Eberwhite Elementary music teacher Jeffrey Willets leads students in a song perfect for the big day on Friday.
Elementary News
Elementary News
Chartwells AAPS holds Mood Boost and Seed to Table event at Carpenter Elementary
Chartwells AAPS brought a burst of sunshine to lunch at Carpenter Elementary on Thursday with a special Mood Boost and Seed to Table event. Students enjoyed tasty samples of sunflower seeds and sunbutter with celery […]
"Exceptional" profiles
Phoenix Purman, Pittsfield Elementary first grade teacher
Phoenix Purman grew up in Genesee County and graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She and her husband, Jake, live in Whitmore Lake. In her free time, […]
"Exceptional" profiles
Suzanne Vu, Logan Elementary English Learner (EL) teacher
Suzanne Vu was born in Orange County, California, and grew up in San Diego. She attended the University of California, Santa Barbara as an undergrad, spent a gap year traveling, and then attended graduate school […]
Elementary News
Transforming classroom spaces: Empowering learners through design and innovation
Mitchell modular classroom spaces represent more than innovative classroom design—they’re part of a larger vision that supports student readiness, positive behavior, and collaboration. At the start of every new school year, elementary teachers across Ann […]
Elementary News
Trick-or-treat comes early: Local farmers bring fresh produce and food education to AAPS
Four local farms brought their produce to Mitchell Elementary through a partnership between Chartwells K-12 and AAPS It felt like trick-or-treating came early—and healthier—today as Mitchell Elementary students “shopped” for fresh fruits and vegetables at […]
Elementary News
Lakewood holds school-wide celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month
The evening event included crafts, performances, and food reflecting Hispanic culture Video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Lakewood Elementary celebrated the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month with its second annual Fiesta De Nuestra Cultura […]
"Exceptional" profiles
Ashley VanSteelandt, Carpenter Elementary second grade teacher
Ashley VanSteelandt was born in Detroit and grew up in Clinton Township until her family moved to Canton Township during her fourth grade year. As an only child, she grew up close to her extended […]
Elementary News
A2 STEAM student’s artwork published in Spider magazine
Emi Gerczak checked the mail every day; her wish came true last week When eight-year-old Emi Gerczak checked her mailbox lately, she was hoping for something extra special: her very own artwork published in Spider […]
Academics
New Arts & Letters curriculum launches across AAPS elementary schools this week
The curriculum weaves reading and writing together through topics designed to engage students at each grade level All elementary schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools district launched their new Arts & Letters curriculum this […]