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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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School Bells: Superintendent interview questions accepted

January 17, 2011 AAPS News Editor

A series of briefs from around the Ann Arbor Public Schools: Ann Arbor schools moving to Google, WISD begins superintendent search, PTOC Enrichment Forum slated for Jan. 24, DECA teams showcase business knowledge, talent.

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Huron Symphony makes history with conference performance

January 17, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Huron is the first high school symphony to perform at the opening concert at the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids. The performance is 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at DeVos Performance Hall.

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Burns Park Players presents ‘How to Succeed in Business …’

January 17, 2011 AAPS News Editor

The Feb. 4-5 and Feb. 10-12 performances at Tappan Middle School include a cast of 170 community members, including 100 Burns Park Elementary students. Proceeds of the annual production benefit students in the Ann Arbor Public Schools.

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Open enrollment begins at Skyline; Curriculum Night is Jan. 12

January 5, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Incoming ninth-graders interested in attending Skyline High School and their parents are invited to an evening of school tours and information. There are 100 seats open in the fall for those living outside of the Skyline boundaries, but within the Ann Arbor district.

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