APS Superintendent Checks Out “Fifth Block of Instruction”

NEWS RELEASE # 78
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 20, 2012

WHAT: Fifth Block of Instruction
WHEN:  June 21, 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Rangeview High School, 17599 East Iliff Avenue 80013

APS Superintendent Checks Out “Fifth Block of Instruction”

Approximately 4,000 students accepted an invitation to stay in school a bit longer this year in Aurora Public Schools. The group is taking part in a program called “Fifth Block of Instruction.”

Fifth Block is much different from summer school. Fifth Block is voluntary and is offered to students who have shown academic growth during the school year and could benefit most from additional learning time. Fifth Block provides 23 additional days of instruction for students who are making progress in math and literacy (reading and writing) but are not yet considered proficient.

This is the fifth year of the successful program. Last year, overall attendance rates for Fifth Block were greater than 90 percent. Analysis of CSAP growth data for students who participated in Fifth Block during previous years shows that program participants tend to make better progress than non-participants.

Superintendent John L. Barry will visit Rangeview High School at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 21 to check on the progress of Fifth Block. Media are welcome to join the superintendent during his visit

Fifth Block is going on now through June 28. Transportation, breakfast/lunch and nursing services are available to students.

To learn more about Fifth Block of Instruction, visit fifthblock.aurorak12.org.

 

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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Paula Hans at 303-326-2755 for more information

 

 

 

 

 

APS Board of Education Executive Session

NEWS RELEASE # 77
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2012

WHAT: APS Board of Education Executive Session
WHEN: June 19, 2012
WHERE: 15771 E. 1^st Avenue, Aurora, 80011

APS Board of Education Executive Session

On Tuesday, June 19, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is expected to recess into executive session, under the authority of C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e), to develop strategy for negotiations.

This session will take place from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and then after the regular Board meeting adjourns in the Professional Learning and Conference Center’s “Blanca Peak” room located at 15771 E. 1st Avenue, Aurora, 80011.

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Kids Roll into Camp

NEWS RELEASE # 76
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2012

WHAT: Annual Colorado Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp
WHEN:  June 12, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Aurora Central High School, 11700 East 11^th Avenue 80010

 Kids Roll into Camp

Dozens of children from all over the state are spending time at Aurora Central High School for the 29^th Annual Colorado Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp. This special camp provides children who use wheelchairs the opportunity to enjoy a traditional camp experience not often available to them.

This camp introduces children in grades 1-12 to both recreational and competitive wheelchair sports. Adult wheelchair athletes and community volunteers provide instruction in various activities including archery, basketball, bowling, quad ruby, softball, swimming, tennis, road racing, track and field, bocce ball, theater movement and power soccer.

As a result of numerous contributors, donations, grants and volunteers, this sports camp is offered at no charge. The camp is organized by Colorado Sports for the Physically Challenged, Adaptive Adventures, and Aurora Central High School.

Interested media are encouraged to visit the camp on Tuesday, June 12 at 10 a.m. Please enter through the gym doors, located on the east side of Aurora Central High School.

 

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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Paula Hans at 303-326-2755 for more information

 

 

 

 

 

APS Board of Education Executive Session

NEWS RELEASE # 75
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2012

WHAT: APS Board of Education Executive Session
WHEN: June 14, 2012
WHERE: 15701 East 1^st Avenue, Suite 206, Aurora, CO 80011

APS Board of Education Executive Session

On Thursday, June 14, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is expected to recess into executive session, under the authority of C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I), to discuss a personnel matter, specifically the superintendent’s  evaluation.

This session will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Educational Services Center 1 superintendent’s office conference room located at 15701 East 1^st Avenue, Suite 206, Aurora, CO 80011.

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APS Board of Education Executive Session

NEWS RELEASE # 74
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2012

WHAT: APS Board of Education Executive Session
WHEN: June 11, 2012
WHERE: 15771 E. 1^st Avenue, Aurora, 80011

APS Board of Education Executive Session

On Monday, June 11, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is expected to recess into executive session, under the authority of C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) and (f)(I), to develop strategy for negotiations and to discuss personnel matters.

This session will take place from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Professional Learning and Conference Center’s “Blanca Peak” room located at 15771 E. 1st Avenue, Aurora, 80011.

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APS Board of Education Executive Session

NEWS RELEASE # 72
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2012

WHAT: APS Board of Education Executive Session
WHEN: June 5, 2012
WHERE: 15771 E. 1^st Avenue, Aurora, 80011

APS Board of Education Executive Session

On Tuesday, June 5, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is expected to recess into executive session, under the authority of C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I), to discuss personnel matters.

This session will take place from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Professional Learning and Conference Center’s “VIP Conference Room,” located at 15771 E. 1st Avenue, Aurora, 80011.

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