Welcome to Bach Elementary!

Home of the Bengals

Bach Elementary School is located near the heart of Ann Arbor, Michigan in the Old West Side. Just like our city, Bach is a diverse, close-knit community with a focus on learning and growing together. 

 Updates from Mrs. Ivey:

Good Evening Bach Families,

Happy Friday before Spring Break! All of us are continuing to adjust as we live through these unprecedented times A2gether for the sake of our community.  I want to thank you for all of your support and sharing your children with us, giving us true purpose and focus during these challenging times.  We are grateful.  Please see below for a few updates and reminders heading into the break.

Sincerely,

Colette

Spring Break                                                                                                         

Given the uncharted territories, spring break may not look as it has in the past.  Nonetheless, please take this break and this time to enjoy one another. Consider this article for ideas staying healthy:

12 tips for Michiganders to keep their sanity during the coronavirus outbreak

Spring Break for Staff                                                                                         

Many of you have shared about the extraordinary efforts our teachers have made.  I agree!  I’ve communicated with our amazing staff that this is also their time to pace themselves, unplug, rest and rejuvenate and practice self-kindness.   Please see below if you have urgent needs during this time. 

Urgent Social Emotional Supports for Students                                              

We encourage you to contact the following professionals for support of your student's mental health needs. If your student requires immediate and urgent support, please contact:

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health - Crisis line: 734- 544-3050 or

Ozone House- Crisis Line: 734-662-2222.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these tips for helping children cope with emergencies.

Principal – Mrs. Ivey: iveyc@aaps.k12.mi.us

Social Worker – Mrs. Mills:  millsm@aaps.k12.mi.us

Food Distribution                                                                                                

Please see this link for detailed information about Food Distribution.  (Tuesday and Thursday for the next two weeks).  Please note: If you have food allergy needs or cannot make it to a pick-up location please call the AAPS Food Service Hotline at 734.994.2265.  Arrangements will be made.

NEW ENROLLMENT PAUSE FOR THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR DURING CLOSURE

Due to the Michigan statewide school closures and following guidance from the Michigan Department of Education, the Ann Arbor Public Schools is not currently accepting new enrollments for the current 2019-2020 school year.  We are sorry for any inconvenience. For the duration of the school closure, the Ann Arbor Public Schools is unable to accept new enrollments for the 2019 - 2020 school year.

If you are a family looking for educational resources during this time, the Ann Arbor Public Schools has shared general enrichment learning opportunities by grade level and content area.  They can be found by clicking HERE.

We look forward to welcoming you as soon as we reopen.  We will continue to post updates on the main page of our website, www.a2schools.org

For enrollment inquiries please email us at enroll@a2schools.org.  Thank you for your understanding and patience during this unprecedented situation.

NEW ENROLLMENTS FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR ONGOING ONLINE

Pre-enrollments for the 2020-2021 school year is ongoing for families living in the Ann Arbor Public Schools attendance area: to begin the pre-enrollment process, click on “Applying Online for 2020-21” below.

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