For more information, please contact:
Michele Barkoot, Office Professional
Laura Wolf, Principal
Weekly Message
3/11/24
Dear Allen Families,
Thank you to parent volunteer Sarah Rau with the support of the parent council and many parent volunteers in the production of the Annie Jr play. Students were enthusiastic to perform and view the play last week.
March is always a very busy time for us at Allen School! This week Mrs. Woelmer hosts the Scholastic Book Fair, which is a major undertaking and is the annual fundraiser used to purchase new books for our school library. Next week Ms. Hamilton hosts golf week in gym classes. Both of these events are still in need of adult volunteers. See below for opportunities to sign up.
We are also busy reading the book Mr. Wolf’s Class Snow Day by Aron Nels Steinke in each classroom and next week on Wednesday we will have our annual Vocabulary parade. Here is the March is Reading Month FAMILY GUIDE that includes links to the monthly calendar, information about the vocabulary parade, and all of the spirit days each Friday!
Teachers are working to assess and update student growth and progress on their report cards. These will be emailed home on Friday, March 22nd. We tend to see a great deal of academic and social-emotional growth and progress.
Spring is a busy and exciting time of year around our school. We appreciate your partnership in supporting all of our Allen endeavors!
This communication will cover the following topics:
Ramadan
Ramadan Mubarak to our families that are observing the start of the holiday this week! We know several of our families will be fasting during this Ramadan season. Please communicate with your child’s teacher to let them know if your child will be fasting, and what your family’s guidelines are regarding eating or drinking during this time. This will help us support your student as much as possible.
Spirit Wear - Spring Sale!
The Allen Spring Spirit Wear Sale is underway! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! You'll save 25% off the entire site! New product lines include Nike and Adidas! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/48111.
Rec & Ed After School Classes at Allen - Spring Registration Open
AAPS Rec & Ed is excited to offer several after-school classes focused on fun, learning, movement, and discovery. Registration is NOW OPEN! Click on each class option below or visit www.aarecedonline.com. Scholarships are available! Please call (734) 994-2300 ext. 0 for assistance.
Day/Time |
Name of Class |
Dates |
Ages |
Class ID# |
Mon, 3:48-5:30pm |
4/15-5/20 |
K-5th |
1331.301 |
|
Wed, 3:48-5:30pm |
NEW! Animal ARTventures |
4/17-5/29 |
1st-5th |
2157.303 |
Fri, 3:48-5:30pm |
4/19-5/24 |
K-5th |
2150.303 |
Rotary Club & Food Gatherers Food Drive
Each spring, the Ann Arbor Rotary Club partners with Food Gatherers in a
campaign to fight child hunger in our community. The AAPS is pleased to continue
our participation in the 2024 drive, beginning Monday, March 4 - Friday, March 15th.
There will be 2 donation boxes at Allen - one by the office, and one by the Great Room.
We are also encouraging families to make monetary donations. Please read the
following document for more information on making all donations.
Rotary Club Food Gatherers Food Drive 2024.docx
Volunteers Needed in PE
We are still in need of volunteers for Golf week in PE! Please sign up for a spot if you are available!
The week of March 18th - 22nd, is Golf Week in PE. All students will learn the golf skills of putting, chipping, and pitching with safe, kid-friendly equipment made for the gym. If available to volunteer, please click the link below to sign-up. Please also remember to complete the AAPS Background Check Form. Thank you.
Sign-Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/
March is Reading Month
This week (March 11 - 15) is our SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR! This is an important fundraiser for the Allen Library. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Next week (March 18 - 22) is our VOCABULARY PARADE and a book giveaway for students who completed their READ-AT-HOME-CHALLENGE-CARDS. Parent Council could still use a few more volunteers to help with costumes the morning of the Vocabulary Parade. Please SIGN UP if you are able to help.
Catch up with all of the Reading Month fun by browsing the FAMILY GUIDE.
District Calendar and Important Dates
In partnership,
Laura Wolf, Allen Principal
Jessica Cruz, Allen Assistant Principal
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Laura Wolf, Principal
2560 Towner Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-997-1210
734-997-1257 (fax)