http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/Ann Arbor Schools and Education News & NotesenFri, 19 Jun 2009 18:57:54 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noAnn Arbor Schools and Education News & Notesstudy_hallhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/9w_AAuh5JQk/education_project_seeks_donati.htmlanash@annarbornews.com (anash)Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:57:54 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.3054833 ]]>The Education Project is seeking donations to help local homeless students. Donated school supplies can be dropped off near the front desk in the Teaching and Learning Center at the Washtenaw Intermediate School District, 1819 S. Wagner Road in Ann...http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/06/education_project_seeks_donati.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/sDg81y19sSg/bucknell_universitys_deans_lis.htmlStudent achievementsmwiltse@annarbornews.com (Molly Wiltse)Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:05:55 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.3024923 ]]>Bucknell University of Lewisburg, Penn. recently announced several students from our area have made its Dean's List. The students who graduated from the Ann Arbor area are: Damian E. Chatman of Ann Arbor, son of Emery Chatman and Essie Self...http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/06/bucknell_universitys_deans_lis.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/smhgnH9V9vc/ypsilanti_rotary_winners.htmlStudent achievementsmwiltse@annarbornews.com (Molly Wiltse)Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:42:57 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.3016458 ]]>The Ypsilanti Rotary Club announced its 2009 scholarship recipients. They are: Nicole Allen, a Greenhills High School senior, who earned the Gene Butman Scholarship and plans to attend the University of Michigan to major in biology/pre-med; Sarah Donnellon, a Gabriel...http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/06/ypsilanti_rotary_winners.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/kXRs7BRuFic/kiwanis_scholarship_winners.htmlStudent achievementsmwiltse@annarbornews.com (Molly Wiltse)Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:14:17 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.3016269 ]]>The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor in cooperation with the Ray and Eleanor Cross Foundation, awarded several $1,000 scholarships to area students. The Community High School recipients are: Amy Jozwiak; Evalyn Carter; Anna Beal; Gussie Askew; Sevde Felek; Katie Mercer....http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/06/kiwanis_scholarship_winners.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/gOLJCeJACpI/brighton_girl_wins_an_essay_co.htmlStudent achievementsmwiltse@annarbornews.com (Molly Wiltse)Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:13:12 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.3016255 ]]>Emma Kerr of St. Patrick School in Brighton was one of the top ten winners in the statewide America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. She received an engraved plaque, a savings bond and a check during...http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/06/brighton_girl_wins_an_essay_co.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/E8VwEj8xbGY/tanzanian_teachers_learn_new_s.htmlAnn Arbor News - Newscheflin@annarbornews.com (Cindy Heflin)Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:18:20 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.3014400 ]]>Lon Horwedel, The Ann Arbor NewsSouth Arbor Academy music teacher David Middlin leads a campfire sing-along for the kindergarten and first-grade classes, James Bitesigirwe has noticed a few differences between classrooms in America and those in Tanzania, where he teaches...http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/06/tanzanian_teachers_learn_new_s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/8slavUtO3Ec/ann_arbor_schools_approve_book.htmlAnn Arbor Public Schoolsanash@annarbornews.com (anash)Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:32:29 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2987488 ]]>The Ann Arbor school district approved the purchase of government, AP government, calculus, personal fitness and health textbooks at its meeting Wednesday night....http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/06/ann_arbor_schools_approve_book.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/Rggrpr_9sbY/area_michigan_state_cvm_gradua.htmlmwiltse@annarbornews.com (Molly Wiltse)Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:22:45 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2958357 ]]>Several students from this area have recently earned a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Ari Aycock, the daughter of Bertha Aycock of Ann Arbor and a 2001 graduate of Huron High School, will...http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/06/area_michigan_state_cvm_gradua.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/ewkpybZwnl4/holcim_scholarships.htmlStudent achievementsmwiltse@annarbornews.com (Molly Wiltse)Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:21:02 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2958344 ]]>Holcim Inc. awarded scholarships to a couple of Pioneer High School students recently. The $8,000 renewable scholarships are awarded each year to children of Holcim employees who exhibit extraordinary academic and extracurricular talent. Omar Bennouna, son of Khalid and Loubna...http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/06/holcim_scholarships.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/vbP_eeShipg/open_house_set_for_retiring_an.htmlanash@annarbornews.com (anash)Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:22:23 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2920823 ]]>An open house for longtime teacher Frances Marroquin will be held Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Ann Arbor Open School at Mack. Marroquin is retiring after 21 years of teaching in the Open School program, first at Bach...http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/06/open_house_set_for_retiring_an.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/iGEbUx1Snx8/open_house_to_ann_arbor_school.htmlAnn Arbor Public Schoolsanash@annarbornews.com (anash)Fri, 29 May 2009 11:10:35 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2881905 ]]>The Ann Arbor school district will hold an open house to celebrate the retirement of Ann Arbor school board President Karen Cross, who is leaving the board after 10 years. The community is invited to the open house Wednesday, June...http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/05/open_house_to_ann_arbor_school.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/0jmSZ2C8L4s/area_merit_scholarship_winners.htmlStudent achievementsmwiltse@annarbornews.com (Molly Wiltse)Fri, 29 May 2009 10:36:54 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2881631 ]]>Several area students were named as Merit Scholarship or National Merit Scholarships worth $2500. Those students are: Brian S. Desmond, Sarah W. Kong, Katherine G. Raskauskas, all of Greenhills School; Sarah E. Betzig, Father Gabriel Richard High School; Lauren E....http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/05/area_merit_scholarship_winners.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/ISwRGKJy6hw/greenhills_student_wins_nation.htmlStudent achievementsmwiltse@annarbornews.com (Molly Wiltse)Fri, 29 May 2009 09:10:45 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2881032 ]]>Miura Hawkins of Greenhills School won the Prix de l'Alliance Francaise, given by the Alliance Francaise through the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF). She ranked sixth in the nation. For a prize, Hawkins and a chaperone will receive...http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/05/greenhills_student_wins_nation.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/jTAexUTlBKE/wcc_student_gets_phi_theta_kap.htmlStudent achievementsmwiltse@annarbornews.com (Molly Wiltse)Fri, 29 May 2009 09:09:48 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2881018 ]]>Roy Caddell was inducted into the Beta Gamma Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Washtenaw Community College. He is majoring in Information Technology....http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/05/wcc_student_gets_phi_theta_kap.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/ptD-tJoy3nc/aauw_aa_scholarships_awarded.htmlStudent achievementsmwiltse@annarbornews.com (Molly Wiltse)Fri, 29 May 2009 09:08:53 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2881006 ]]>The American Association of University Women-Ann Arbor Branch awarded several scholarships recently. The scholars are: Latoya Leverett, Stone High School, hopes to study Communications in TV and Radio; Tiarra Ferrell, Roberto Clemente High School, wants to study Nursing; Jing Chin,...http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/05/aauw_aa_scholarships_awarded.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/uZmpzwZd3H4/three_slauson_middle_school_st.htmlanash@annarbornews.com (anash)Wed, 20 May 2009 09:32:19 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2811179 ]]>Three students from Ann Arbor's Slauson Middle School won the grand prize in the annual Sally Ride Science TOYchallenge Nationals over the weekend....http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/05/three_slauson_middle_school_st.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/5yn1w1byGeg/4_washtenaw_county_school_dist.htmlDexter schoolsSaline Area SchoolsYpsilanti Public Schoolsanash@annarbornews.com (anash)Wed, 20 May 2009 08:27:59 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2811149 ]]>Four area school districts won 2009 Educational Excellence Awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards....http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/05/4_washtenaw_county_school_dist.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/Lym_Tr-j6iU/local_grads_excel_at_research.htmlCollege achievementsmwiltse@annarbornews.com (Molly Wiltse)Tue, 19 May 2009 13:03:50 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2804078 ]]>Alexandra Goss, a senior at Albion College who's majoring in psychology and minoring in management-Gerstacker Track, presented "The Effect of Music Familiarity on Information Recall in Advertising" as part of that school's Elkin R. Isaac Research Symposium. She is the...http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/05/local_grads_excel_at_research.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/de_mTwC1DmA/gleaner_life_insurance_scholar.htmlmwiltse@annarbornews.com (Molly Wiltse)Tue, 19 May 2009 13:01:42 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2804068 ]]>Several area students received the $1,000 Gleaner Life Insurance Society Southern Michigan Regional Association Award from its Society Scholarship Foundation. John Bogdan, son of Michael and Rose Bogdan of Ann Arbor, was a 2007 Father Gabriel Richard High School graduate...http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/05/gleaner_life_insurance_scholar.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/study_hall/~3/npEB2gyGRDc/event_planned_to_recognize_yps.htmlYpsilanti Public Schoolsanash@annarbornews.com (anash)Fri, 15 May 2009 17:17:06 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/study_hall//1833.2777590 ]]>The Ypsilanti school district will hold a reception for the community and employees to honor retiring Superintendent James Hawkins....http://blog.mlive.com/study_hall/2009/05/event_planned_to_recognize_yps.htmlnonadult