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>We look forward to meeting you at Pickens Technical College - Building C for your springtime gardening needs!
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2016
Aurora Public Schools Leads Innovative Effort to Increase College Access and Opportunities
Aurora Public Schools is working with local lawmakers to propose new legislation that would help students gain access to higher education and more opportunities to shape successful futures.
One of the goals of our strategic plan, APS 2020: Shaping the Future, is that every student will have a plan for his or her future. Aurora Public Schools strongly believes that creating more opportunities for students to pursue higher education is an important step to realizing this goal.
The proposed bill, SB 16-209, has bipartisan support and would grant school districts more flexibility when seeking voter approval in bond measures. This includes allowing school districts to build and lease buildings to be used by state institutions of higher education. In lieu of lease payments or as part of a lease agreement, school districts would be able to accept in-kind services including scholarships and reduced tuition rates.
The cost of college is often an insurmountable obstacle for students and families. By easing the financial burden, Aurora Public Schools hopes to increase college and career options for every student.
Prior to leading APS, Superintendent Rico Munn was the Executive Director of Colorado’s Department of Higher Education.
“Affordability and access to college is a challenge that we want to help students tackle,” said Munn. “We want to pursue innovative approaches and partnerships that increase opportunities for all students.”
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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Patti Moon at 303-326-2755 for more information
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2016
WHAT: APS Board of Education Discussion
WHEN: Monday, April 18, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mt. Massive Conference Room, APS Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 E. 1st Ave., Aurora, CO 80011
Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Discussion
On Monday, April 18, 2016, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education and the Aurora Education will be holding a dinner conversation related to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and its potential implications for APS.
The dinner will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Mt. Massive conference room at the APS Professional Conference and Learning Center, 15771 East 1st Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011.
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2016
WHAT: APS Board of Education Executive Session
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 5:30-6 p.m.
WHERE: Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 East 1st Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011
Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Executive Session
On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 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)(b), to receive legal advice specifically related to charter authorizations.
The executive session will be held from 5:30-6:00 p.m. in the Blanca Peak conference room at the APS Professional Conference and Learning Center, 15771 East 1st Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011.
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2016
WHAT: Aurora Public Schools’ Top Ten Ceremony
WHEN: Friday, April 15, 2016, 6 p.m.
WHERE: City of Aurora Municipal Building, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012
Community Partners Shine the Spotlight on Aurora Public Schools' Top Ten Ceremony
Aurora Public Schools is proud to partner with generous community organizations to celebrate Top Ten scholars from each of our high schools. Xcel Energy and the Medical Center of Aurora are lighting the way to help sponsor a special event at the City of Aurora’s Municipal Building.
Top ten scholars from Aurora Central, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, Gateway, Hinkley, Rangeview and Vista PEAK Preparatory high schools will be honored for their outstanding academic achievements.
The City of Aurora, Falck Rocky Mountain, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, FirstBank Aurora, RBC Capital Markets and Colorado State University Global have also teamed up to help sponsor this event.
Thanks to these generous community partners, students will be escorted in stretch limousines from their schools to the event. A ceremony will be held outside (west of the building) as long as weather permits.
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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Patti Moon at 303.326.2755 for more information
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2016
WHAT: APS Middle School Girls Star in Tech Camp
WHEN: Thursday, April 7, 2016, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
WHERE: APS Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 E. 1st Ave., Aurora, 80011
APS Middle School Girls Star in Tech Camp
Men outnumber women in nearly every scientific field by college graduation. According to a recent report from the Census Bureau, only about a quarter of workers in science, technology, engineering and math fields (STEM) are women. Aurora Public Schools is committed to tackling the dramatic underrepresentation of women in STEM.
APS is hosting its sixth annual Girls Technology Camp and more than 80 students are planning to participate. The day-long event takes girls through a series of workshops that include:
The camp will be held on April 7 at the Professional Learning and Conference Center, located at 15771 E. 1st Ave., Aurora, 80011. Media is welcome to attend at 9 a.m.
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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Patti Moon at 303.326.2755 for more information
NEWS RELEASE
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April 4, 2016
WHAT: Crawford Elementary Celebration
WHEN: Tuesday, April 5, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Crawford Elementary School, 1600 Florence St, Aurora, CO 80010
Crawford Elementary School Celebrates a Colorado Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year
Crawford Elementary School students, teachers, parents and community members are celebrating Assistant Principal Jennifer Buster. The Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) recently named her a 2016 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year for Colorado.
Buster has been an educator for over 18 years and this is her fifth year as assistant principal at Crawford Elementary School. In her role, Buster has helped reshape student success and initiate tangible change. Described as a dedicated and selfless leader, Buster has been critical to the turnaround story of Crawford Elementary. After witnessing younger students struggling with literacy, Buster was instrumental in creating a new reading initiative program.
Crawford Elementary School has a diverse student population of 650 students and is heavily impacted by poverty. A quarter of its students are refugees.
CASE and the Colorado Association of Elementary School Principals (CAESP) will formally present Buster with her award at an upcoming school event on April 5. Please join us to celebrate with the Crawford Elementary School community.
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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Patti Moon at 303-326-2755 for more information
