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Art teacher Karen McDonald puts together a tree made by Pattengill, Bryant and King Elementary students.
Elementary News

Ann Arbor Art Walk to feature AAPS Student Work

June 20, 2013 AAPS News Editor

As you go up the stairs to see the exhibit, what you’ll likely notice first is a huge, 10-foot tall tree.The decoupaged tree is a three-school project, showing art from Bryant Elementary second graders, King Elementary fourth graders, and Pattengill fourth graders. […]

PTO Thrift Shop representatives smile May 30 after getting their checks. The reps will deliver the checks to their school PTOs.
Community Gives Back

PTO Thrift Shop distributes $60K to AAPS in May payout

May 31, 2013 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Three times a year, the PTO Thrift Shop distributes checks that go directly to the Ann Arbor Public Schools PTOs. The  payout on May 30 was one of the largest yet, totaling […]

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Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop donates over $50K to PTOs, clubs, field trips and more

February 20, 2013 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh  The Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop’s mission is to support the schools. And three times each year, its support comes in the form of a small but valuable slip of paper: a […]

Community Gives Back

Blooming AAPS gardens buzz with life

July 18, 2012 AAPS News Editor

Many AAPS buildings have their own gardens, some which were born this spring. The blooming gardens, each as unique as their respective schools, boast everything from small basil plants to tall corn stalks –– and plenty of promise for fall harvest time. […]

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Features

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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Features

It’s springtime in the Tappan Garden

April 24, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh You can learn a lot by playing in the dirt. You can learn about starting seeds, pulling weeds, the life cycle and the compost pile. Now that spring is in full swing, […]

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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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School Bells: Survey data posted on Mitchell-Scarlett partnership

April 26, 2011 AAPS News Editor

A series of briefs from around the district, including: Data posted on the Mitchell-Scarlett survey, King hosts auction and science night, Logan hosts silent auction for Harold Logan Fund, WISD picks new superintendent. […]

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Features

Carpenter Elementary blends writing and science in school club

March 28, 2011 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO/SLIDE SHOW: The Leslie Science and Nature Center visits the school weekly for the club, which includes both work and play. The center also partners with the Wolf Family Foundation to provide larger, student-driven projects at Carpenter, King and Northside elementaries each year. […]

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Features

King community shares myriad cultures, dance and good eating

February 28, 2011 AAPS News Editor

WITH VIDEO: King Elementary School offered its seventh annual International Night this month. More than 350 students performed on stage with about 1,000 enjoying the show and a cultural potluck. […]

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