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Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop, Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation win annarbor.com Deal of the Year Award

November 8, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop and the Ann Arbor Public Schools Educational Foundation deserve a hearty round of applause after winning an annarbor.com “Deal of the Year” Award. The annual awards […]

Lakewood’s ‘Moms & Muffins’ a sweet start to the day

November 8, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Weekday mornings can feel like a timed race. Starting with a screaming alarm clock and ending with a frantic drive to school, there’s often barely enough time to make sure one’s shoes […]

Ann Arbor Open fifth, sixth graders have a passion for politics

November 7, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh On election night, Mike Derhammer’s class at Ann Arbor Open was full of fifth and sixth grade political pundits. Ethan Seelig thought Mitt Romney would win. Sam Bailey predicted Romney would win […]

Teachers and staff: Meemic Conference grant deadline Saturday

November 7, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Attention – Teachers, Parapros, Staff! Receive up to $300 to attend the conference of your choice! The Gordon Group Agency and Meemic Insurance Company is offering the opportunity to receive up to $300 to attend an educational conference of your […]

Northside presidential election a landslide victory for Duck

November 5, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Northside kindergartners voted in their first presidential election today at Northside School. After reading “Duck For President” by Doreen Cronin, Ms. Wade and Ms. Smith’s classes participated in a variety of activities to better understand the […]

US chess champion Irina Krush schools Dicken Elementary in chess strategy

November 5, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Irina Krush understands why some might think chess is boring. The quiet, classic game of strategy doesn’t scream exciting. But for Krush, the 2012 U.S. Women’s Chess Champion, chess is exciting. The […]

Northside International Dinner a multicultural delight

November 2, 2012 AAPS News Editor

More than 100 Northside students, parents and staff members celebrated the diversity of the school at the school’s International Dinner Oct. 25. Everyone was treated to the visual delights of beautiful traditional dress from several […]

King Kindergarteners go batty for bats

November 1, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Leslie Bladen describes her kindergarten class’ weeklong adventure in learning about bats:

PHOTOS: Halloween parties, parades at AAPS

October 31, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The students were especially creative with their costumes this year. One kid even carried his own head in a jar!

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‘Dicken Dash’ raises $15K for Dicken Elementary

October 30, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh When Dicken Elementary PTO members Micki Schueler and Kirstin Queen came up with the idea for the Dicken Dash, they had no idea how successful it would be. They hoped the fundraiser, […]