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April 28 – May 9 |
Achievement Test for
Reading and Math Grades 3-8 |
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April 28 – May 9 |
Achievement Test for Writing Grades 4 and 7 |
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April 28 – May 9 |
Achievement Test for Science and Social Studies Grades 5 and 8 |
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May 1-9 |
Achievement Test: Reading
and Math Grades 3-8 |
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May 1-9 |
Achievement Test:
Writing Grades 4 and 7 |
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May 1-9 |
Achievement Test:
Science and Social Studies Grades 5 and 8 |
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May 1-9 |
Ninth-Grade OPT
Proficient Students |
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May 9 |
Ritzman K Orientation
10
a.m. |
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May 9-10 |
Miller South's "Songs of
the Silver Screen 7 p.m. |
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May 9-10 |
Innes' "Cinderella"
May 9 7 p.m.
May 10 7:30 p.m. |
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May 12 |
Board Meeting |
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May 12 |
Joint Board of Review
Meeting 4 p.m. |
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May 13 |
May Festival |
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May 13 |
Crouse K Orientation
8-10
a.m. |
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May 13 |
Findley K Orientation
3-5
p.m. |
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May 14 |
Teacher Recognition Banquet:
Greek Community Center
6 p.m. |
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May 15 |
Roswell Kent Transition
Night 5-7 p.m. |
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May 15 |
Bettes K Orientation
5-7
p.m. |
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May 16 |
Schumacher K Orientation
9:30-10:30 a.m. |
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May 16 |
Miller South's Spring
Dance Performance
8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. |
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May 16 |
Case Open House
9:30-11 a.m. |
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May 17 |
Industrial Machining
Equipment Auction:
AVS 8:15 a.m. |
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May 19 |
Barber, Mason CLC, Robinson and Seiberling's Big Band Performance:
Goodyear 6:30 p.m. |
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May 19 |
Buchtel CLC Meetings: RUS
3:45 p.m.
CPT 6 p.m. |
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May 20 |
AVS Graduation:
Central-Hower Building Auditorium 7 p.m. |
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May 21 |
Erie Island K Orientation:
1
p.m. |
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News From Around the District:
National Teacher Appreciation Week
A special thank-you to our teachers--we honor the contributions they
make daily to Akron's children.
APS Honors Educators
The 17th annual Teacher Recognition Banquet will be held Wednesday, May
14, at the Greek Community Center, 129 S. Union St., starting at 6 p.m.
The cost is $17/person. Make your check payable to "Akron Public
Schools"; and send it to Judi Hill, Community Partnerships,
Administration Building, by Monday, May 5, 2008.
Parent Connect
Sign up for
Parent Connect, an e-mail newsletter designed for parents and
sent directly to your desktop.
Graphic Design Internship Available
The Akron Public Schools Communications Department is seeking a graphic
designer for a summer internship. Applicants should show proficiency with
InDesign and Photoshop, possess excellent communication skills, have the
capacity to work under tight deadlines, and juggle multiple projects. This
is an unpaid internship open to students studying graphic design. The
deadline for applications is Friday, May 16, 2008. Contact
lcampana@akron.k12.oh.us for more information.
David James Appointed Next
Superintendent
The Akron Board of Education announced the
appointment of David W. James as its next superintendent.
View the Board's press conference of Thursday, February 28.
More
>>
School
Uniforms
The Akron Board of Education approved a student uniform policy effective for
the 2008-09 school year for all students in kindergarten through grade 8.
View detailed information about the uniforms
here, as well as a
list of the schools' color choices.
What's on Your Mind?
We would love to hear from you. How can Akron Public Schools or your school
serve you better? What advice can you offer to parents of graduating seniors? Use our
blog to share your views and opinions.
"I Can" Statements
Available Here
Attention, all school districts and educational organizations! Akron Public Schools popular "I Can" series is now available for purchase (order information).
Board Meetings
April 28:
The name of a new middle school
to open in 2009, the National Inventors Hall of Fame School – Center for
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Learning, was approved by
the Board; and
more. |
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