2009-10 News & Events

Tuition Preschool Open Houses Announced

2/22/10

If your child will be 4 years old by December 1, 2010, we'd love to have you visit the Ann Arbor Public Schools' tuition pre-school Open House.  We offer this exceptional program at two locations.  Children benefit from a rich developmental curriculum, certified early childhood teachers, and support services that are uncommon in a traditional pre-school setting.  The program operates according to the school district calendar, with flexible scheduling options.  To learn more about this exemplary program, please visit one of our open houses:

Allen Pre-School Open House:  Thursday, March 4 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
2560 Towner Blvd. Ann Arbor,  MI 48104

Thurston Pre-School Open House:  Thursday, March 11 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
2300 Prairie, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

These open houses are an informal opportunity to meet the staff, explore the space and hear about the philosophy and program.  While the presentation is geared for adults, children are encouraged to attend with their parents.

Young Fives Application Deadline: March 19, 2010

2/22/10

Parents who want information about the Young Fives Kindergarten Program, located at Abbot Elementary, should contact the Abbot office at 994-1901.  To be eligible for the program, students must turn 5 years old between Sept. 1 and Dec. 1 of 2010. Interested parents must have completed enrollment packets turned in to the Abbot office by March 19.  A lottery will occur after this date.  Following the lottery, parents will be notified if their child will be placed in the program.  After being notified, parents of students being placed have 24 hours to confirm that their child will attend.  Those children not placed by the lottery process will be on a waiting list and contacted as openings occur.  The Young Fives brochure can be found at http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps.forparents/files/0910young5s.pdf

1/28/10

Showcases Academic, Artistic and Leadership Talent

February 8, 2010
5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
 
Ann Arbor Skyline High School
2552 North Maple Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

PARENTS, TEACHERS, community!  Help us celebrate, encourage and inspire our children and students!

We invite you to display your students’ EXEMPLARY work & Accomplishments!

Art work • Technology • Academic work (Drawings, Paintings, Hand-made Creations, Research Papers, Compositions, Science, Math and Technology Projects, Designs, Models or Endeavors, Recognition, etc.) • School Involvement • Leadership • Community Service • Sports (photographs, clippings, articles, awards, recognition, etc.)

Displays (tabletop or floor) should be Creative, Attractively Arranged, and Free Standing; and include Student and/or Class Name, Grade Level, Teacher, School, and School District.  Transporting displays is the responsibility of the parent, school coordinator, or designee.

To reserve a space, or for assistance contact Sylvia Nesmith at nesy@comcast.net, (734) 358-6354 (C), or (734) 747-8543(Day), by Wednesday evening, February 03, 2010.  After reserving a space, please deliver works to the event location between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event.

Community Education & Recreation Office Moving to Pioneer High School; Closed Jan. 28-Feb. 1

1/27/10

Community Education & Recreation (Rec&Ed) will be moving to Pioneer High effective February 2, 2010.  The department will be located in the "E" Wing of the building, which is accessible off of S. Seventh St.  Visitors will use the new separate entrance near the tennis courts, which will be well marked with a large rooftop sign.  There will be a drop box available 24/7 by the entrance, for those dropping off registrations.  In preparation for the move, Rec&Ed will be closed beginning Thursday, January 28 and will re-open in the new facilities at Pioneer on Tuesday, February 2.

Ann Arbor Open School Open House

1/19/10

Ann Arbor Open will be hosting an open house for families interested in enrolling in grades K-8 for the 2010-2011 school year, this Sunday, January 24, from 2-4pm.  Open House is an informal opportunity to see the school and speak with current parents and staff about the program.  No registration is required, and you may come at any time during the two hour window. 

More info about Ann Arbor Open is available on the school website or by calling the office at 734-994-1910.

Adult Ed GED Registration Continues as Classes Start in February.....

Registration for AAPS Adult Education’s GED Preparation program continues every Thursday from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 406 at Stone School.  The registration process includes assessment and takes two hours. Classes are free but you must be at least 18 years old to enroll. Classes start the first week in February and registration will continue through Feb. 10th.

For more information please call 734-997-1250.

Budget information sessions scheduled

Ann Arbor school officials will host information sessions in January, where proposed budget cuts will be discussed and suggestions from the public will be encouraged.

Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be at the following dates and locations:

• Thursday, Jan. 7 at Huron High School, 2727 Fuller Road.
• Tuesday, Jan. 12 at Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple Road.
• Thursday, Jan. 14 at Scarlett Middle School, 3300 Lorraine.
• Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Blvd.

H1N1 Clinic at Pioneer High School for Priority Groups on November 14, 2009

11/9/09

Washtenaw County Public Health Department will provide H1N1 vaccinations at another mass clinic scheduled for Saturday, Nov 14 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor. Pioneer High School is located at 601 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor 48103. Saturday’s clinic is open to the wider set of priority groups defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The priorities now include all individuals from 6 months through 24 years of age and individuals 25 to 64 years old who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications.

The priority groups for Saturday’s vaccination clinic, according to CDC guidelines are:

• Pregnant women
• Household and caregiver contacts of infants younger than 6 months
• Health care and emergency medical services personnel who provide direct patient care
• Children and young adults 6 months through 24 years of age
• Individuals 25 to 64 years old who have medical conditions that put them at a higher risk of influenza-related complications

Examples of underling medical conditions include: chronic lung disease, weakened immune systems, cancer, diabetes, kidney or liver disorders, cardiovascular disease and other conditions. Individuals within these priority groups should live, work or attend school in Washtenaw County. Specific documentation of underlying medical conditions is not necessary. Health care and emergency services personnel should bring their employment identification. Both H1N1 flu shots and the FluMist will be available on Saturday.

For more information, please visit the Washtenaw County Public Health Department Flu Updates web site.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Volunteers are needed to assist with this clinic; two shifts will run from 7am-12pm and 11am-3pm.  Please contact Laurelle Brennan (brennan@aaps.k12.mi.us) if you are interested in helping!

H1N1 Clinics at AAPS High Schools Canceled; County-wide Clinic for High Priority Groups Announced

10/30/09

The H1N1 vaccination clinics have been canceled by the Washtenaw County Department of Public Health. The November 5th and 10th clinics scheduled for Huron and Pioneer will not be held.

A mass vaccination clinic for high priority groups is scheduled for Eastern Michigan University (EMU), Convocation Center on Thursday, Nov 5th from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

The Center is located at 799 North Hewitt Road, Ypsilanti MI 48197.

According to CDC guidelines, high priority groups eligible for H1N1 vaccine while supplies remain limited include:

• Pregnant women
• Household and caregiver contacts of children younger than 6 months of age
• Children from 6 months though 4 years of age
• Children and adolescents aged 5 through 18 years who have medical conditions associated with a higher risk of influenza complications
• Health care and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient care

Individuals within these priority groups should live, work or attend school in Washtenaw County. Specific documentation of underlying medical conditions is not necessary; health care and emergency services personnel should bring their employment identification.

You can find more information on our H1N1 Flu Information page.

Thank you.

MTVs MADE will be visiting Ann Arbor to interview AAPS high school students!

Wednesday, September 30th
Community High - Lunch Time in the Boneyard

Wednesday, September 30th
Huron High - Auditorium - 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 1st
Pioneer High - E107 - 2:30 p.m.

AAPS high school students can interview at either Pioneer or Huron

This is MTV's MADE ninth season and they are looking for more kids with exciting GOALS!

You must fill out a questionnaire and have it signed by a parent or guardian. Questionnaires are available on the high school websites at your school office, or download now (54kb Word | 72kb PDF).

And who knows...Maybe you'll be the star of your very own SHOW!!!

I WANNA...

Ann Arbor Public Schools Adult Education is still registering students for GED Preparation

It is not too late to become a student in the Ann Arbor Public Schools GED Preparation Program.  If you are 18 or older, call the Adult Education Office today about starting classes. The number is 734-997-1250.

Registration for the English As A Second Language program begins January 4^th.  The ESL website is:    http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/ins.esl_stone/home

AAPS Again Named One of the Best Communities for Music Education in America

8/10/2009

For the fourth year in a row, the Ann Arbor Public Schools has been named as one of the Best Communities for Music Education in America by the NAMM Foundation.  From the NAMM web site: "The designated programs exemplify community commitment to include music education as part of a quality education for all children."

You can read the full press release on the NAMM web site.

Free Spanish Classes for 4th & 5th Grade Students

8/10/2009

	FREE Spanish Classes for 4th & 5th graders
	Free Spanish Language Classes for students entering the 4th and 5th grades through Fall 2009 Monday-Friday, August 24-28 1:00-2:00 PM Dicken Elementary School - Media Center Pre-registration is required ID#1407.800 Online at www.aareced.com Your 4th or 5th grade child has an exciting opportunity to learn Spanish! During the week of August 24th, we are offering FREE Spanish classes in the afternoons. Taught by students from the University of Michigan who are preparing to teach Spanish to 3rd graders this coming year in Ann Arbor Public Schools. These classes will be fun, interactive and designed for children for whome Spanish is a new subject, as well as those who already have experience with the language. The Spanish sessions will be 60 minutes in length. Dicken Elementary school is located at 2135 Runnymede, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. If you are interested in having your child participate, please enroll by August 14th.

Free Physicals for AAPS Middle School Students

8/4/2009

Free sports physicals will be hosted in September and October for AAPS middle school students planning to participate in sports:

• Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at Slauson Middle School from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
• Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Scarlett Middle School from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
• Monday, October 26, 2009 at Clague Middle School from 6:30pm - 9:00pm

The student must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Students that have current physicals (after May 1, 2009) do not need to attend the above physicals to participate in sports; a copy of their current physical can be faxed to their school.