AAPS District News

School Bells: CHS Ecology Club will work on 3-year project

June 7, 2010 AAPS News Editor

School Bells: A series of briefs from around the Ann Arbor Public Schools: Community High works on ecology project, applications accepted for summer GED prep, 2 staff members earn accolades, library encourages summer reading.

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Community’s Stoler one of 24 selected as ‘Best and Brightest’

June 4, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Kayla Stoler, a 2010 Community High School graduate, has been named one of 24 outstanding graduates in the “Best and the Brightest” report from The Detroit News. Four other Community grads were selected as runners-up.

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‘Testing out’ registration for students extended to 4 p.m. June 2

June 1, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Any student who will be enrolled and attending an AAPS middle or high school in 2010-11 school year is eligible to register to test out of up to three high school courses. Testing is free.

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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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PTOC Advocacy group begins an all-district postcard campaign

May 24, 2010 AAPS News Editor

Members of the Ann Arbor PTO Council Advocacy Committee are organizing a postcard campaign, offering parents a chance to voice their concerns to elected state officials about the issue of school funding. Members will visit end-of-year events at local schools.

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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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