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Kindergarten Round-Ups begin in February

January 21, 2013 AAPS News Editor

Will you have a kindergartener in the Ann Arbor Public Schools in the 2013-2014 school year? Then make sure to get to the information sessions, called Kindergarten Round-Ups, that start in just a few weeks. […]

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Volunteer buddies build love of reading at Allen

December 10, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh In just eight weeks, a group of second and third graders at Allen Elementary have improved their reading skills by one or two levels. These students were having a hard time with […]

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AAPS donates school supplies to needy communities in Philippines

June 29, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Back in March, Logan Elementary school was commended by Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje for donating more than 5,000 books to the Philippines as part of its March Reading Month activities. The […]

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Allen El. classes repaint handicap parking

June 14, 2012 AAPS News Editor

  Students in Cindy Johengen’s and Ryan Bruder’s fourth grade classes at Allen Elementary were inspired by Disability Awareness Day to make some improvements at the school.

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Before technology upgrades, old schools need renovations

April 27, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Burns Park Elementary looks like an idyllic old fashioned school from the early 20th century. The brick building boasts huge paned windows, crown moldings and alcoves. Surrounding oak trees only add to the charm. But this pretty little picture turns nightmarish for a technology expert who wants to update the school to 21st century technology. […]

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Sparking the love of language

March 7, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Twice a week, third and fourth grade classrooms at AAPS elementary schools make a transformation that changes everything: no English is allowed. Only Spanish. The transformation is part of an educational partnership […]

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Kindergarten round-ups happening now

February 7, 2012 AAPS News Editor

This year’s kindergarten round-ups are more kid-centered, teaching parents and future students about the kindergarten experience.

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Allen Elementary students, parents leave colorful legacy with tile mural

June 27, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Flowers, fish, snails, trees and other gifts of nature are depicted in the all-school project, which has 396 tiles in all and was unveiled during the last week of school. […]

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Chinese language and culture the focus of Allen principal’s trip

February 7, 2011 AAPS News Editor

WITH SLIDE SHOW: Joan Fitzgibbon visited a variety of schools in different parts of the country as part of a cultural exchange through the Confucius Institute at Michigan State University. She hopes to be a resource as the district looks ahead to possibly expand its foreign language offerings in the future. […]

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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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