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Logan Elementary 5th-graders take music up a notch, create choir

June 7, 2010 AAPS News Editor

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.

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Color splash: Art students paint their mark on Slauson walls

June 7, 2010 AAPS News Editor

WITH SLIDE SHOWS: Walk the halls of Slauson Middle School and see some 94 student-created murals, including 17 new ones done by eighth-graders this year.

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Trial at Tappan: ‘Tuck Everlasting’ the basis for student mock event

June 7, 2010 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: Sixth-graders use their experience with a classic novel to create a mock murder trial scene. Teacher Wendy Raymond is honored for her work with legal education.

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Pioneer’s VanRiper selected as Young Citizen of the Year

May 24, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Pioneer High’s Tim VanRiper was selected this spring as Young Citizen of the Year by AnnArbor.com. Four other Ann Arbor seniors are finalists.

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Wines students offer bologna sandwiches packed with love

May 24, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Students at Wines Elementary are learning how to give back to their community through Lunches With Love, a program where they pack bag lunches for those staying in Ann Arbor shelters.

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Tappan receives national attention for healthy food choices

May 24, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Tappan School’s Agrarian Garden and expanded healthy cafeteria offerings receive attention this month as a national conference visits the school. “Farm Fresh Days” is expanded to three days at Tappan.

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The best of K-12 student art found at U-M’s Slusser Gallery

May 24, 2010 AAPS News Editor

The largest Ann Arbor Public Schools student art exhibition is under way at the Jean Paul Slusser Gallery on U-M’s North Campus through June 4. It is open to the public and there is no fee.

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Northside’s Dekeon sprints toward opportunities for all kids

May 24, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Rick Dekeon may best be known for his 7-year-old Cross Country Kids Club at Northside Elementary. Those who know Dekeon call him dedicated, reliable and say, with Rick, it’s all about the students.

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Expanded Listening Library enhances student skills at Mitchell

May 24, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Mitchell Elementary students learn more while reading, thanks to a better selection in the school’s Listening Library. A grant from the AAPS Educational Foundation made the project happen.

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Health program helps high school seniors pursue medical careers

May 10, 2010 AAPS News Editor

The 30-year-old Ann Arbor Health Sciences program prepares high school seniors for careers in medicine. Many go onto medical school or study nursing or physical therapy, now a doctoral program.

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