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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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Two U-M students donate 200 books to Carpenter Elementary class

January 11, 2013 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh  Two University of Michigan student mentors donated more than 200 books to Anthony Galardi’s third grade class at Carpenter Elementary last month. The mentors, Francesca George and Tiffany Tan, are senior psychology […]

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Red Wing Foundation donates hockey equipment to Carpenter Elementary

December 7, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Carpenter Elementary students were treated to a Detroit Red Wings assembly Dec. 6. During the high-energy, interactive assembly, Red Wings representatives taught students about the importance of exercise and good nutrition –– and they passed […]

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VIDEO: Fun Run raises over 2K for Carpenter Elementary

October 5, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh This year’s Fun Run raised heart rates and money at Carpenter Elementary. The annual fundraiser is a combination of fundraising and exercise. Students collect pledges and promise to run during the Fun […]

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Video: Kids love kindergarten at AAPS

June 11, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh See what makes kindergarten so great in the Ann Arbor Public Schools.

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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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More Schools of Choice seats open

March 8, 2012 AAPS News Editor

The Board of Education voted to open 170 seats for Schools of Choice at its March 7 meeting. This means that more students have the option to request to attend a new district school. In the […]

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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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Carpenter teacher gets creative using low-cost interactive whiteboard

May 16, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Third-grade teacher Bethany Tabaka created her own classroom tool, which has been expanded to other classes at the Ann Arbor elementary school. It provides teachers with an interactive platform to teach all subjects. […]

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