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Ann Arbor, U-M mentoring partnership enters 17th year

October 25, 2010 AAPS News Editor

A longstanding partnership brings one-on-one help to students. “Kids struggle at all ages,” explained Ellen Quart, an Eberwhite Elementary School teacher consultant and U-M Psychology professor who started the program in the mid-1990s.

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Energy program launched around Ann Arbor schools this fall

October 25, 2010 AAPS News Editor

A four-year energy-saving initiative started this fall will address energy use in all 33 district schools and involve students, parents and teachers.

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Forums scheduled for public input on superintendent search

October 18, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Community forums this month will seek public input as Ann Arbor begins the search for a new superintendent. An online survey is also posted.

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School Bells: District signs on to IB plan, Hikone fundraiser is Oct. 18

October 15, 2010 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor school board has approved participation in a countywide International Baccalaureate school and students heading for Japan raise money for their trip.

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School Bells: Yard sale at Stone, PTOC hosts networking event

October 13, 2010 AAPS News Editor

News briefs from around the district: Stone High’s yard sale is slated for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 23 and the PTOC’s event is Oct. 18 for current and aspiring officers.

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Clinic treats Scarlett band students to special day of music

October 11, 2010 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: Scarlett Middle School band students spent the day immersed in music as part of the first Band Clinic Day, which included 10 professional musicians sharing their knowledge and talent.

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School Bells: Pioneer Theatre Guild hosts ‘Hairspray’ in November

October 11, 2010 AAPS News Editor

A series of briefs including: Pioneer Theatre Guild does “Hairspray;” student numbers up this fall; Community High raises dollars for Food Gatherers.

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Pioneer Symphony Band commended in national program

October 11, 2010 AAPS News Editor

“The Pioneer band is an exemplary group and a credit to your teaching and leadership,” said Rick Yancey of the Mark of Excellence program.

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Volunteers sought for Oct. 23 emergency management drill

October 5, 2010 AAPS News Editor

The Ann Arbor Public Schools will host a full-scale emergency management event on Saturday, Oct. 23 as the final requirement for the grant the school district received from the U.S. Department of Education Readiness and […]

Saying farewell: Reception honoring Roberts slated for Oct. 7

September 30, 2010 AAPS News Editor

The Skyline High School Commons will be the site of the 4:30 p.m. event, to say goodbye to Ann Arbor’s superintendent. His last day is Oct. 8.

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