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PTO Thrift Shop representatives smile May 30 after getting their checks. The reps will deliver the checks to their school PTOs.
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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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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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Teaching Assistant Ann Mooney retires from district

December 20, 2012 AAPS News Editor

After 15 years, TA Ann Mooney is retiring from the Ann Arbor Public Schools. Mooney worked half-time first at Haisley and then at Lawton Elementary. A social worker, she spent much of her time in […]

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State Senator Rebekah Warren gives special tribute at Lawton retirement celebration

May 31, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh Three longtime Ann Arbor Public Schools educators celebrated their collective 87 years of service with friends, family and students at a reception Wednesday night at Lawton Elementary. Music teacher Dr. Gloria Dunn, […]

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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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Lawton Elementary hosts special guests for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration

January 16, 2012 AAPS News Editor

By Tara Cavanaugh, AAPS News Service Special guests at Lawton Elementary’s Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration brought history to life on Friday, Jan. 13.

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Elementary classroom initiatives teach students to honor the Earth

May 16, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Members of the Angell Elementary Ecology Club have the right idea: They’re finding to encourage sustainability, recycling and using fewer resources and spreading the word throughout their elementary school community. And a Burns Park teacher takes her green passion and translates it into a lesson for students. […]

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Lawton students get lessons in sustainability from local inventor

February 7, 2011 AAPS News Editor

Itzik Henig showcases his mobile, solar-powered device for areas around the world that do not have modern amenities such as running water and power. The device generates electricity and purifies water. […]

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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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