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Elementary News

That’s a Great Idea: PLPs on sticky labels keep students focused on goals

November 14, 2017 AAPS News Editor

    By Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor When AAPS teachers last year were asked to form Personalized Learning Plans for each student, A2 STEAM first grade teacher Caroline Semrau looked online to the Northwest […]

Superintendent Jeanice Swift stands with a group of Allen 5th graders and a teacher all wearing grey Allen t-shirts before starting a tour of the renovated school.
Elementary News

AAPS celebrates Allen Elementary renovation with dedication ceremony

October 27, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Ann Arbor Public Schools celebrated renovations and enhancements made in Allen Elementary School after the August 2016 flood with a Dedication Ceremony on October 25, 2017. […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Kyle Yenor, Logan Elementary fourth grade teacher

October 25, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Kyle Yenor grew up in the rural town of Morenci in Lenawee County, where he attended Morenci Area Schools K-12,  was active in sports and enjoyed the simplicity […]

Elementary News

King Elementary honors its first kindergarten teacher, now 96

October 24, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Jean Holmes became King Elementary’s first kindergarten teacher when the school opened in 1969, and taught there for 19 years. On Monday, her two sons surprised her […]

Elementary News

Carpenter Cougars exceed Fun Run goal, so Principal Michael Johnson makes good on an unusual promise

October 23, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Video and photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News The Carpenter Cougar Fun Run not only met its fundraising goal of $5,000, the students collected pledges that more than doubled that. So Principal Michael Johnson made […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Becky Gracey, King Elementary fifth grade teacher

October 18, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Becky Gracey grew up in Ann Arbor and attended Lawton Elementary, Slauson Middle School, and Pioneer High School.  While she was in Marlene Milazzo’s first grade class, she decided she wanted to be a teacher. […]

Principal Kerry Beal welcomes two young students to Allen Elementary's temporary home at Ypsilanti's West Middle School.
A2 Schools Podcast

A2 Schools Podcast episode 3, Principal Kerry Beal talks about Allen Elementary’s memorable 14 months

October 12, 2017 AAPS News Editor

A discussion about the memorable last 14 months for Allen Elementary including dealing with a flood and winning recognition as a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School with Principal Kerry Beal. […]

Two 3rd grade students reading across from each other at a desk
Board of Education

School Board approves purchase of additional new classroom furniture

October 2, 2017 AAPS News Editor

“I visited all of those schools, I’ve talked to the teachers, they’re very excited about it and the kids love it,” says Executive Director of Elementary Education Dawn Linden. […]

Kevin Karr stands at a podium with the screen behind saying IB For ALL
A2 Schools Podcast

A2 Schools Podcast episode 2, Kevin Karr talks International Baccalaureate and triathlons

September 28, 2017 AAPS News Editor

A discussion on Ann Arbor Public Schools International Baccalaureate program with the district’s Pre K – 12 IB Coordinator Kevin Karr. […]

"Exceptional" profiles

Danielle Grosos, Pattengill Resource Room teacher

September 27, 2017 AAPS News Editor

Photos by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News Editor Danielle Grosos grew up in Dearborn Heights, the daughter of Mark and Anita Griffin.  During high school, she worked for Dearborn Heights 20th District Court and thought about becoming […]

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