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Carpenter takes summer learning fun to the playground
WITH VIDEO: Seven schools are taking part in the ThinkStretch summer learning program this year. The programs are funded through PTOs and the AAPS Educational Foundation. […]
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Tappan club says ‘enough,’ raises money to help around the world
WITH SLIDE SHOW AND VIDEO: World issues come to the fore at Tappan Middle School, where students who have enough in their lives help those who do not. Clague students have also joined the cause. […]
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New Life Church youth leaders lend a hand at Scarlett
WITH VIDEO: About 25 college students from the New Life Church performed a community service day at Scarlett Middle School, moving desks and pulling weeds along the building’s front entrance. […]
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Chicken dinners a hit during preschool Farmers Market
WITH VIDEO: Pre-cooked chicken dinners as well as fresh produce were given to Ann Arbor preschool families during the monthly Farmers Market […]
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Skyline’s ‘Guy in a tie’ carries love of science to the classroom
Jeff Bradley’s philosophy is to encourage students to find the answer by working hard at labs and learning. The long-time science teacher is known for his “guy-in-a-tie” podcasts and for encouraging his students to be their best. […]
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Well-priced treasures tucked away at Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop
The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop offers 18,000 square feet of bargains on “Resale Row” along Industrial Highway in Ann Arbor. The nonprofit started with a school yard sale at Tappan School in 1994. Proceeds benefit The Ann Arbor Public Schools. […]
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Talented teen will represent U.S. in overseas chess competition
Atulya Shetty started playing chess at the age of 4. Now 14, he heads for Greece this year to represent Ann Arbor in an international chess championship. He will be a freshman at Huron High School this fall. […]
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School Bells: One Million Reasons campaign goes through July 31
A series of briefs about people and news in The Ann Arbor Public Schools. This edition features: The AAPS Educational Foundation continues its One Million Reasons fundraising campaign and also opens applications for teacher grants for the 2010-11 school year; A Carpenter Elementary School parent will participate in the Komen 3-day for a Cure; Ann Arbor District Library kicks off it’s summer reading program. […]
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Dicken Elementary students discover that science is super
WITH VIDEO: Members of the Hands-On Museum and Dicken Elementary parents help students discover the wonder of science during Super Science Day. […]
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Logan Elementary 5th-graders take music up a notch, create choir
WITH VIDEO: Sixteen Logan Elementary students gave up some recess time this year to participate in the school’s first choir. Teacher Misty Noble said she hopes to involve more students next year. […]