AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT

AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

www.acspublic.com April/May 2012

SHARING HISTORY-GRANDPARENTS AND EYLER THIRD GRADE STUDENTS The third grades at Eyler have

learned about primary and secondary sources, as well as artifacts. As we finished learning about Michigan’s history, we chose to celebrate these stories from

history with our favorite historians, our grandparents.

At the beginning of February we interviewed our grandparents asking

them four questions that we wanted to know.

Describe a chore you had to do as a child.

Before there were so many channels on television to watch or video games to play we…

My favorite recipe my mom made me was…

An event in history I remember was

We invited our grandparents to our school, we had collected all of their answers and put them in a book. We wanted to share them with our grandparents. We discovered so many wonderful stories. Many of our grandparents did a lot of work that includ-ed feeding animals, working on the farm, cleaning the kitchen and even chopping wood for heat. We read about pot-belly stoves and collecting eggs from 1,000 chickens.

But our grandparents didn’t just work, they played. They played tag, base-ball, kick the can and red rover. Jacks and hopscotch were a favorite of many. They played in the sand, went swimming and rode bikes. One thing they all described was a life where televi-sion wasn’t watched that much and they played outside A LOT! The resounding phrase was, “We had to get home before the street lights came on.”

We heard about comforting foods like chocolate pie, home-made chicken and dumplings, goulash, strawberry shortcake and southern fried chicken. Some foods had unique names like eggs in a nest, dolma (stuffed grape leaves), and crybaby loofas.

Our grandparents can remember when President Kennedy was shot and when Elvis died. Some helped build the Ambassador Bridge and the Edmund Fitzgerald. One relative was a Secret Service agent to President Johnson. They remember the space shuttle exploding and the atom bomb being dropped on Hiroshima. We even had a great-grandpa who remembered his Aunt Agnes bringing him to the newest thing when he was six, a movie theater. She had to read the captions on the screen because movies were silent then.

We were delighted to have so many people we love show up with artifacts in tow. We had antique blown glass and belt buckles, family pictures and even parts of the Discovery Space Shuttle. We got to look at really old pictures of people we knew about like Abraham Lincoln and people we didn’t know about like little children working in a factory. We talked and shared stories. Then we served our grandparents cookies. We weren’t allowed to have a cookie until the grown-ups were served. Before we knew it, it was time to say good bye. Our teachers heard many grandparents compliment our lovely manners and excitement over history. Our teachers also heard

the children retelling the stories to each other and exclaiming how nice all the grandparents were.

Thank you to all the grandparents who came to our celebration of Michigan history! Mary Ellen Quatro and Jennifer Walline

Traditional history portrays in words and pictures the most visible events and privi-leged people-tales of rulers and battles, in short. I treasure the invisible history of common folks.” Stephen Jay Gould

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE… It’s very easy to march right into anyone’s living room these days and say anything you want to. It seems with the explosion of social media in the last few years the privacy of our homes and lives has been compromised to a certain extent. The emergence of Facebook, Twitter, and other websites has allowed people to share with others exactly where they are at and what they are doing every minute of the day. Opinions vary on how healthy this is for our society, but we know one thing for sure, just about everyone’s doing it.

I was curious to see some statistics on the use of Facebook, especially with younger users. Here are some stats that I found very interesting:

1 in every 13 people on Earth is on Facebook Every 20 minutes the following happens on Facebook

1,484,000 event invites are posted

2,716,00 photos are sent

1.972 million “friend requests” are accepted

2,716,000 messages are sent

10.2 million “comments” are posted 48% of young Americans said they found out about news through Facebook 48% of 18 to 34 year olds check Facebook right away when they wake up The average user has 130 “friends”

I would guess that Mark Zuckerburg, CEO and creator of Facebook, had no idea the impact on society this social website would have. I hope that his intention in developing this site was to be positive, for instant communication and legal commerce. Regardless, it has certainly allowed many friends and families to stay in touch, rekindle old friendships, share photos, and communicate across long distances instantly. In addition millions and millions of dollars have changed hands as a result of this website.

Unfortunately though, other uses of Facebook have become popular and have had some negative conse-quences. It seems that some people are very quick to send electronic messages that are negative and hurtful. Sometimes inappropriate pictures are sent to people over the website. Actions are recorded and shared (ex. employees) that are viewed by people that don’t approve (ex. boss). Like many things in society that are intended for good, people can and will use sites in a negative way.

At school we block the use of websites like Facebook and Twitter. By law we are required to have safe-guards in place to keep our students and staff from accessing inappropriate websites either on purpose or incidentally. We do, unfortunately, deal with many issues between students that get started with communi-cation on the web. Conflicts between people often begin with a simple electronic message or comment and quickly escalate to long back-and-forth battles of words. We have found that people are much bolder when typing to a person as opposed to speaking face-to-face with them. That fact often leads to trouble. We have also dealt with inappropriate pictures being sent over the internet or posted to sites. The posting and send-ing of pictures can often lead to very embarrassing situations when the photos get to the people they were not intended for.

Next time you are sitting at home and watching your family as they check their electronic devices ask the question, “Who is coming into my living room through these sites?” Check your children’s sites often, know their passwords, ask them questions about who they are communicating with, and remind them often that the use of the internet and having a phone carries responsibility. Don’t be afraid to confiscate the phone as a consequence, I have found it changes behavior quickly to the good. These are the days we live in and this is how our society communicates. We have to stay on our toes to keep up with the knowledge and technology or we will get left behind. It sure was a lot easier when all we had to do is get up off the recliner and see who was knocking at our front door to determine who was coming into our living rooms.

Sincerely, John J. Krimmel, IV

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

JOHN KRIMMEL

Board of Education

President James M. Geiermann

Vice President

Margaret A. Hoffman

Secretary

Timothy A. Dunne, D.C.

Treasurer

Paul A. Miller

Trustees Gina H. Baker Allen J. Burger Bart F. Stasa

Upcoming Board of

Education Meetings 7:00 p.m.

April 2 and 23 May 7 and 21

Wagar Middle

School Media Center

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to

attend.

WAGAR MATH STUDENTS CELEBRATE Pi DAY Mrs. Naveaux’s sixth grade math classes at Wagar Middle School celebrated Pi (π) Day (3/14). Students worked in groups and measured a variety of round objects to determine their circumferences and diameters. Students then created a class list to demonstrate that the relation-ship of any circle’s circumference to its diameter is π (3.1415…). They also learned the Pi song and had circular cookies. Submitted by Mrs. Naveaux, Wagar Teacher

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JETS SOAR HIGHER…

Kyle Sims was awarded the Prudential Spirit of Community Award from President Obama for his charitable work within the community.

AIRPORT HIGH SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS…CONGRATULATIONS!

Twenty-six students took the Tech Prep CIS 130 test and eighteen of them passed with a C or better. This is a computer test that students can take, and if they pass it, obtain college credit.

Russell Lawson is February’s winner of the My 98.3 MCCCU Bank Account of $98.30.

Eric Pankey was recently awarded The National Leadership Award from the Purple Heart Association in his ROTC class through the DCTC Program. He was also voted by his classmates as most energetic cadet. Airport is proud to have Eric as our district’s representative!

Band Awards: The AHS Symphonic Band received a rating of I and became the 15th band from Airport to qualify for the State Band Festival in April. AHS Concert Winds received a rating of II.

The following students won awards in the Health Occupations Competitions through the Downriver Career Technical Consortium: Lynette Gillenkirk - Health Professional Events (Top 10) Lianne Strimpel - Teamwork Events (Top 10) Brianna Roberts - Hosa Bowl

Congratulations! They will compete at the HOSA State Leadership Conference April 19 and 20, 2012 at the Grand Traverse Bay Resort and Spa.

Dental Occupations awards: Sarah Lincoln - 2nd Place Dental Terminology Stephanie Emerick - 2nd Place Dental Spelling Gabby Erdt - 4th Place Public Health Speaking

The Senior Class would like to thank the School Board members, teachers, staff and administration for attending their Senior Thesis Presentations.

Another great job by our welding students at their competition. Erick Bruck (1st place mig welding), Corey King (2nd place arch welding), Zachary Teets (2nd place all around), and Mike DeCoster (2nd place tig welding).

Exposures School-to-Career Mentoring Program

Kyle has been honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.

The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was presented by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of President Barack Obama. Kyle participated in the Spirit of Community Program this year as a representative of Airport High School.

This award program sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), recognizes young people across America for outstanding community service activities. More than 345,000 young people across America have been considered for these awards since the program began in 1995.

“The recipients of these awards vividly demonstrate that young people across America are making remarkable contributions to the health and vitality of their communities,” said John R. Strangeld, Chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial.

Kyle was presented with a certificate and a signed letter of recognition from President Obama.

Kyle has participated in many community service projects in our area. A few projects he has been involved in are: Wishing for Warmth, Volunteer for Fairview Shelter, Pennies for Turkeys, he is also President of National Honor Society at the High School, and Vice President of the class of 2012. Kyle plans on attending Michigan State University, majoring in Chemistry. PAGE 3

WAGAR SPELLING BEE All Wagar students completed the school-wide spelling assessment that was administered on January 31, 2012. Students were then invited to participate in the Grade Level Bee based upon their assessment score. Forty-six students qualified to participate in the Wagar Grade Level Spelling Bees that were held on February 28, 2012. The students participating in the Grade Level Bees were: Sixth Grade – Miranda Banks, Hope Cameron, Alyssa Carros, Morgan Ciecko, Amy Clegg, Hunter Duscheck, Jacob Franzen, Makenzie Jacobs, Jeremy Johnson, Andrew Kemp, Lewin LaCourse, Danielle Lawson, Logan Mays, Jennifer McClure, Dylan Miracle, Brianna Page, Jaden Palmer, Anna Pete, Jesse Rogalski, Marisa Thompson, Stephanie Wilson, Alexis Young; Seventh Grade – Samantha Allen, Travis Bargowski, Kamesha Calloway, Delaney Dunne, Kaitlyn Frederick, Mackenzie Guinn, Shaina Hoffman, Denver Milam, Lily Ruelle, Lucas Thornsberry, Robbie Tomasik, Amber Wilson, Laura Winter, Nick Yoas; Eighth Grade – Mike Bergmooser, Tyler Blakeman, Sierra Davis, Kayla Hodges, Jake Johnson, Madalyn Kopmanis, Sierra Langton, Maria Lanham, Brian Pattenaude, Haliegh Roberts, Samantha Stanchik.

Thirty-three students then proceeded to the All School Spelling Bee that was held on Tuesday, March 20th. Those students were: Sixth Grade – Miranda Banks, Hope Cameron, Alyssa Carros, Morgan Ciecko, Amy Clegg, Jacob Franzen, Makenzie Jacobs, Lewin LaCourse, Jesse Rogalski, Alexis Young; Seventh Grade– Samantha Allen, Travis Bargowski, Kamesha Calloway, Delaney Dunne, Shaina Hoffman, Winter Laura, Denver Milam, Lily Ruelle, Lucas Thornsberry, Robbie Tomasik, Amber Wilson; Eighth Grade - Mike Bergmooser, Tyler Blakeman, Sierra Davis, Kayla Hodges, Jake Johnson, Madalyn Kopmanis, Sierra Langton, Maria Lanham, Brian Pattenaude, Haliegh Roberts, Samantha Stanchik.

The school champion was Hope Cameron and the runner-up was Mckenzie Jacobs. Hope will represent Wagar Middle School in the Monroe County Spelling Bee on Thursday, May 17, 2012. If the champion is unable to participate the runner-up will be the school representative.

SCIENCE INVADES AHS CLASSROOMS Monroe County ISD students at Airport High School participated in a science fair. The students were required to use the scientific method for an experiment and display this on a project board. Three classrooms competed against each other, Miss Conklin's, Mrs. Swank's, and Mrs. Sestak's. Administrators from the ISD and Airport judged the projects. A winner from each of the three class-rooms was selected. Students kept science notebooks, journals, science activities and data daily. Research papers were written on a topic related to the experiment. The students were graded by oral presentations, power point presentations, and poster presentations. Each student received a certificate of recognition and the winners received a ribbon. Parents and students gathered for a reception where the awards and winners were announced. This was truly a display of Monroe County ISD students participating and progressing through the general educational curriculum.

Winners: Jerry Peariso - Ms. Conklin's Class Andrew Martin and Rachael Crowe -

Mrs. Swank's Class Ronald Scheffer, Derrick Anthony,

and Jessica Farnstrom-Mrs. Sestak's Class

KINDERGARTEN HAD AN ENTIRE WEEK OF DR. SEUSS The kindergarten students at Sterling Elementary School celebrated an entire week of Dr. Seuss. They listened to many of his wonderful books read by various teachers, Ms. Bree, and fifth grade K-Pals. Each day brought with it a new theme that went with one of Dr. Seuss’ books. We had Mixed Up Monday and the students got to wear silly socks. Then we read The Foot Book and Fox in Socks. These stories were enjoyed in our socks. Then on Tuesday we had Top Hat Tuesday and the children got to wear a baseball cap or an appropriate hat for school. We listened to The Cat in the Hat and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. On Wednesday it was Wacky Wednesday and the kindergarten students listened to the book Wacky Wednesday read by Ms. Bree. The students were able to dress wacky wearing their clothes backwards and inside out. On Thursday it was Theodore Thursday with our K-Pals. We learned about the man behind The Cat in the Hat, Theodore Geisel. Lastly, on Friday we had Funny Fish Food Friday. We enjoyed a goldfish

snack and read One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. It was an exciting week filled with kids, cats, fish, Dr. Seuss and FUN had by all. Submitted by Laura Shingle, Sterling Teacher PAGE 4

WAGAR MATHCOUNTS TEAM The Wagar MATHCOUNTS Team competed in the 2012 Southeastern Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competition and took second place. This qualified the team to compete in the state competition which was held at Ferris State University on March 17, 2012. The four Wagar state finalists are 8th grade students, Nathan Bouws, Sierra Langton and Zachary Fallon and 7th grader Alexis Olszewski. Ryan Fallon also was a member of the Wagar team. In the individual competition Nathan was second, Zachary was 6th and Sierra came in 8th place. Over 100 middle school students and 12 schools competed. The Wagar Team is coached by Airport Mathemat-ics Teacher Laura Olson.

KITES By Mrs. Lauseng’s Kindergarten Class Kites fly up in the sky. I am happy. They fly above your head. Everyone likes them. Start flying a kite!

EDMODO AT WAGAR

Miss Miller and Mrs. Clark’s classes at Wagar Middle School are very excited to be using Edmodo in the classroom. Edmodo is a free, secure, social learning website for teachers, students, schools and parents. It provides a safe and easy way for classes to stay connected and collaborate, access homework, grades and class news. The students can access Edmodo while in the computer lab, on classroom laptops, at home, or from the free Edmodo App on Apple or Android devices. Edmodo allows students to complete and turn in assignments, take quizzes, view teacher resources, and access teacher recommended websites to help enhance student learning. Also, Edmodo is a website where parents can go to view resources to help them understand what their student is learning in school. The students have said that the site is easy to use, helpful and fun.

TRAVELING HOLOCAUST EXHIBIT VISITS NCE The Niedermeier Center For Education is the latest stop for a traveling exhibit developed by the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The exhibit highlights major events of the Holocaust and is supporting a cross-curricular unit on tolerance taught by teachers, Adam Sakel and Alicia Drozdowski.

During the three-week unit, students in American History and 10th Grade English are examining issues of discrimination that existed in the United States and Germany during World War II. History students are examining the conflict that existed in America when Black, Japanese, and Mexican citizens were asked to fight for freedoms that were denied in their own country. English students will be reading Night which documents Ellie Wiesel’s teenage experience as a target of Nazi persecution and a prisoner in the Auschwitz concentration camp. In conclusion, students will be developing projects that examine discrimination and genocide in the world today.

Resources for this unit have been acquired from throughout the country. The Houston Holocaust Museum has provided informational and literature resources for this teaching unit through its curriculum trunk program and the National World War II Museum in New Orleans has provided a number of original artifacts for study from its education collection. Submitted by Adam Sakel, NCE Teacher

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AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2012

Call 654-3433

RITTER ELEMENTARY The students at Ritter Elementary are exposed to all art mediums such as: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Textiles. Submitted by Anthony DeNardis, Art Teacher

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BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE A LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITY

Come to Bright Beginnings where we have fun and learn through play, before and after school. We are available to all Airport Community Schools children preschool through 5th grade. Airport provides the busing, we provide the fun, the snack, the crafts and the friendship. Located in Eyler Elementary, we are open from 6:30 am - 6:00 pm.

Free Airport Preschool when student attends Bright Beginnings 5 days a week, 7 hours or more.

No appointment needed, come see what we are about.

We are open all Airport Community Schools Professional Development days.

For more information or to schedule a visit,

Call Cheryl Burke, Program Coordinator 734-654-4123 or

email cburke@airport.k12.mi.us or Greg Roberts, Eyler Principal, 734-654-2121

AIRPORT PRESCHOOL  

Located at Eyler Elementary 1335 Carleton-Rockwood,

Carleton

Visit the licensed classroom and meet the staff

Your child must be 4 years old by December 1, 2012

This is a fee-based preschool program

No appointment is needed

Three different sessions to choose from:

Tues/Thurs afternoon, 12:30-3pm

Mon/Wed/Fri morning, 8:30-11am

Mon/Wed/Fri afternoon, 12:30-3pm

Questions, please call: Kim Weeg @734-654-4058 or e-mail kweeg@airport.k12.mi.us

or Greg Roberts, Eyler Principal, 734-654-2121 Why preschool is important: At preschool, they become exposed to numbers, letters, and shapes. And, more important, they learn how to socialize, get along with other children, share, and contribute to circle time. According to the National Institute for Early Education Research, children who attend high-quality preschool enter kindergarten with better pre-reading skills, richer vocabularies, and stronger basic math skills than those who do not.

“Children come together to make new friendships at Bright Beginnings”.

Preschoolers had the chance to learn about Volcanoes for the letter “V”. They first learned that magma is melted rock inside the volcano and when it erupts it is called lava. They also learned that the smoke that comes out is called ash. Then it was time for the fun part. Mrs. S used baking soda and vinegar to make their homemade volcano erupt. Students were excited as they watched the “lava” shoot out of the volcano. Preschoolers then headed to art with Mrs. Burkardt to make their own erupting volcano using puff paint. Lots of laughs and learning were had in preschool for this fun, educational experience. Submitted by Mrs. Swiontoniowski, Preschool Teacher PAGE 7

PRESCHOOLERS LEARN ABOUT VOLCANOES

DisABILITY AWARENESS DAY The second graders at Sterling Elementary experienced a very rewarding program put on by the Monroe Home Care Shoppe. We would like to thank Mrs. Laurie Berry for coming to our school to share DisABILITY Awareness Day. The students of Mr. Landess and Mrs. Grabowski’s second grade classrooms took part in very rewarding lessons about different disabilities. The students were divided into small groups and went to nine different stations; each station featured an activity that gave the students an idea about how difficult some simple activities would be if you had a disability. Through each activity students became aware and learned an important understanding of dealing with daily problems people with disabilities encounter. They also learned about respect and tolerance through role play. In a discussion, students talked about how they could show kindness and patience when they are near people with disabilities. Students also came up with many ideas on how they could be helpful to people who have disabilities. One activity that was interesting to all was the electric wheelchair. The students really enjoyed trying to tell a joke with a marshmallow in their mouth. This gave the students an idea about how difficult it would be to communicate when you have lost your ability to

speak because of an illness or accident.

Stephanie Madriz said, “ The crutches were fun but it is sad for people who have only one leg.”

Griffin Linn said, “ The electric wheelchair was the best for me on DisAbility day because I like to use the joystick.”

Jameira Eby said, “ It was fun trying to talk with a marshmallow in my mouth.”

Tara and Mara Szuper said, “Trying to get the wrapper off the candy was hard with gloves on.”

Nathan Elliott said,” My favorite part was trying to get the book out of the desk while sitting in a wheelchair.”

Mr. Landess and Mrs. Grabowski would like to thank the volunteer parents for their help as we could not have had this educational experience without you.

MISS MONROE VISITS AIRPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS In late January and early February students in all three elementary buildings were treated to a guest reader- Tara Ann Althaus, Miss Monroe County 2011. Tara read for about 15 minutes to many classes and presented each class with a signed photo. Miss Althaus is a full-time student at Bowling Green University in Ohio. She read poems from Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends. Tara shared with students that she struggled as an elementary student with reading and had to work really hard to become the good reader that she is today. She hopes all students will work hard to become confident readers. Tara will represent Monroe County at the Miss Michigan pageant next June in Muskegon. Submitted by Amy Cote, Media Specialist PAGE 8

FIRST GRADERS LEARN THE PROCESS OF CREATING A SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT BY HAVING FUN AND USING SCIENTIFIC REASONING.

What we wanted to find out was Which Bubbles Work Best? The students conducted an experiment using three different types of bubble solutions. Each solution was used three times to blow bubbles and the data was recorded. Most of the children had predicted Rainbow Bubbles would make the most bubbles and they were right!

Submitted by Sharon Trost, Eyler First Grade Teacher

FIRST GRADERS HUNGRY FOR VEGGIE SOUP They used a spoon. They slurped from the cup. They added crackers. They all exclaimed “YUM”. Some even said it was better than candy. It was a cold Friday afternoon in Ms. Beilman’s 1st grade class and she whipped up a big steaming pot of delicious veggie soup and everyone enjoyed a sample.

The first graders read a cool story about cooking vegetable soup earlier in the week. Ms. Beilman decided they should make their own soup. Many of the students brought in some of their favorites to add to the pot, including carrots, potatoes, onions, green beans, stewed tomatoes, corn and celery. As a special bonus, some smoked sausage was added for extra flavor. After simmering all morning, the soup was ready to serve. A thank you to Joan Powers, Zoe Peterson’s Grandma, for helping Ms. Beilman do the serving and reading to the kids.

Even bigger kudos to all the 1st graders who tried the soup. You can’t say you don’t like something until you try it. It was amazing to see how many of them really loved it. We had lots of requests for seconds. I’m sure some parents would have been surprised to see their kids inhale vegetables so willingly. Ask for the recipe!

A big note of thanks to Ms. Beilman for cooking up such a special event for the kids. What could be better than hot soup in February? And it was a pleasure cutting up veggies first thing that morning with Jen Peterson, Zoe Peterson’s mom.

Submitted by: Jen LaForce, volunteer veggie cutter, soup sampler, and mom of Ms. Beilman’s first grader, Kyle LaForce.

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ARCTIC EXPLORER AND AUTHOR PAM FLOWERS Pam Flowers (www.pamflowers.com) visited Airport Community Schools on March 21st and 22nd. She and her dog Ellie gave entertaining and informative presentations throughout the district. Ms. Flowers is an author who writes about her experiences raising and training dog sled teams, exploring the Arctic and hiking the Appalachian Trail. She has received numer-ous awards from various groups. She has been recognized as an “Outsider of the Year” by Outside magazine and received the “Gold Medal” from the Society of Woman Geographers, She has traveled solo from Barrow, Alaska to Repulse Bay in Canada's Northwest Territory retracing the route of Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen's portion of the fifth Thule Expedition by dog sled team. She has also participated in the Iditarod and other major dog sled team expeditions.

It was our honor to host such an interesting and accomplished individual. Funding was provided by proceeds from the Wagar Book Fair, Airport High School Book Fair, GFS FunFunds District Libraries account, Sterling PTO, and an Airport Community Schools School Board mini-grant. The Airport Libraries would like to thank all of our supporters for providing this wonderful opportunity to all of our students and the community. Submitted by Lisa Brakel and Amy Cote, Media Specialists

RITTER + WORLD MATH DAY = SUCCESS! On March 7th, Ritter Elementary students and staff celebrated World Math Day. Students in second through fifth grade participated in an online challenge using the website SumDog. Each class got to play exciting math games against other students in their class and around the globe. If you have not yet checked out this website with your student, please do! (www.sumdog.com)

Classroom winners were Chuckie Dilley, Kayleen Gekle, Noah Depew, Trent Books, Brandon Clegg, Andrew Herrick, Hunter Peariso, and Justin Angel. The overall school winner was Zachary Spurlock from Mrs. O’Laughlin’s class with an amazing 12,543 points! Congratulations to all of our winners, and to all of the students at Ritter who participated in World Math Day! Submitted by Ms. Bouman, Title One Math Teacher

Ellie

Neighborhood News 50TH CLASS REUNION

AHS Class of 1962 Saturday, August 18, 2012

The 1962 Airport High School Class will hold its 50th class reunion on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the Ash-Carleton Park Hall. For infor-mation contact Ruth (Doede) Joe Kuderik: 734-379-3158 or Irene Poller Kecskes: ihkecskes@hotmail.com

We are also in need of contact infor-mation for the following classmates: Debbie Allen Reed, George Abercrom-bie, Betty Anderson, Phyllis Baumia Gates, Jessie Blancarte Gonzalea, Gary Bastien, Larry Branch, Sandy Butler, Chester Calkins, Bob Camak, Trudy Clark, Preston Coch Michaels, Ted Cousino, Barb Daniels, Clara Dishaw (Dishon), Chuck Drew, Grace Drew, Don Dye, Richard Elmore, Ron Fahnestock, Brenda Galloway, Roy Galloway, Sharon (Kay) Garland, Jim Gunder, Lynda Hayes, Ron Hurst, Dorothy Kerschner, Cathy Lamb, Harry Laura, Jeri Ann Lavigne, Jackie Madey, Don Mayville, James Moore, Bud (Bernard) Roberts, Bob Roe, Nina Schneider, Lynn Schultz, Betty Smith, Phyllis Smith, Ardis Usher, Bob Warn-er, Paulette Warner, Helen Warren, and Ruby Woodward.

AIRPORT HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM TAKES 2ND AT STATE Every year AHS participates in the YMCA program, Youth in Government. Students travel to Lansing for four days to participate in all aspects of civic life. One of the areas students can participate is in a program called Mock Judiciary Program. Students are given a court case to prepare and to present in a courtroom. Students compete in teams of four. Each team member must play a lawyer and a witness at different times in the competition. This year AHS sent three teams of students. Cory Sprinkles, Breanna

Straka, Emily Phillips and Sean Lorbeske composed one team. An-drew Baker, Zak Bondy, Alisha Schaffer and Ian Leach composed the second team. Sean Konopka, Courtney Mumbower, Tim Ray and Helen Baker composed the third team. The teams prepped the trials for three months. In Lansing they competed against 17 other teams. Each team tried three cases a day. At the end when the semi-finals were announced two of our three Airport teams were seated. Each team competed in their respective semi-final Saturday morning. Febru-ary 25. When the winners were announced, surprise! It was an Airport final. Both teams won. They were taken to Cooley Law School to compete against one another. It was a hard fought battle. Each team had its strengths and weakness. In the end the judges decided that Sean Konopka, Courtney Mumbower, Tim Ray and Helen Baker were the winners.

The winning mock trial team competed in the state finals on Saturday, March 17 taking second place. Submitted by Traci Hopper, High School Teacher and Advisor

Support the ACS Libraries by using your FunFunds card every time you purchase items at your local GFS Marketplace. Card applications are available online at: http://www.gfs.com/en/gfs-marketplace-stores/fun-funds.page?

This is NOT a credit card. As you check-out at GFS have your card scanned and a portion of your sales will be allocated to your district libraries. Sign up today! Have your friends and relatives sign up too! Please note that if you presently have a FunFunds card you may need to have a new card made at your GFS store. We have recently changed our account from individual school accounts to one ACS district library account.

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Boys and Girls Tennis Teams Fundraiser MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS Orders Taken: April 16 - 27, 2012 Delivery: May 4, 2012 (AHS Tennis Courts) All plants from Ruhlig Farms

10” Hanging White Baskets $12 – choice of: Geranium, Begonias or Million Bells 12” Hanging Combo White Baskets $20 – choice of: Geranium, Million Bells, Petunias 12” Classic Patio Combo Clay Pots $20 – choice of sun or shade 15” Square Patio Combo Clay Pots $25 – choice of sun or shade 15” Premium Hanging Tan Baskets $25 – choice of sun or shade 10” Patio Tomatoes with cage $10 - several varieties 48 count Annual Flats $12 – choice of: Begonias, Impatiens, Marigolds, or Petunias Special Edition – Airport Jets 10” Hanging White Basket $13 – blue and yellow flowers Special Edition – Airport Jets 12” Hanging White Basket $21 – blue and yellow flowers For more information, contact Laura at 734-231-0965, go to the Athletic page on the school website or you can stop by the high school tennis courts between 2:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Monday thru Friday for an order form.

On May 12, mention Airport Tennis at Ruhlig’s on Telegraph in Flat Rock and the team will receive 10% of sales.

All funds raised will be used for the betterment of our facility and to keep our program operational.

RITTER PTO On the treadmill of life it is nice to escape every now and then and just have some good wholesome FUN. And that is exactly what everyone did at Ritter’s Family Game Day carnival on Saturday, February 4, 2012. There were some new games, Twister, Basketball, Adventure Spin, Ladder Ball & Corn Hole. To go along with those, there were awesome prizes, a bouncy, silent auction, children's raffle, adult raffle, snow cones, cotton candy and yummy carnival food. Carnival goers were also treated to exquisite face painting and balloon characters by Derby and Lovely the clowns. They were a huge hit. On Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Valentine's Day was celebrated in a new and fun way at Ritter. Students and Staff were surprised with special deliveries of individualized, handmade Valentine Cards and Sweet Tart treats that they received from friends and loved ones. We also know that some of these cards made their way home to Mom and Dad, too. Traditional classroom parties were enjoyed by the students as well. On March 12th, Ritter kicked off their spring Fundraiser with a Frankenmuth Fundraising assembly. Sales go from March 12th–23rd with merchandise being delivered on April 3rd. The students can support their school and earn wonderful incentives and prizes. Also, if anyone will be shopping at Five Below make sure that you take in the flyer that will be sent home in Friday folders. Ritter will receive 10% from any purchases made from March 23rd– April 5th. You can make copies of the flyer and share with family, friends and co-workers. Ritter only gets credit if the flyer is presented at time of purchase. On Thursday, March 29th from 6-7pm the Ritter PTO will be hosting a library ceremony. A wood tree will be hung outside the Ritter library. As personal donations are made to the Ritter library, a gold leaf will be engraved and hung in honor of the donor. Additional details will be sent home soon. To end the month, Ritter students will be treated to the 2nd Annual Ritter Easter Egg hunt. Eggs filled with candy and fun toys will be gathered and eggstra-special prizes will be won! This event is sure to bring a lot of smiles to Ritter. As April arrives and brings with it beauti-ful weather, the Ritter PTO wishes everyone a safe and happy spring break!

Submitted by: Jennifer L. Peterson, President

EYLER PTO The weather is getting warmer, there are more hours of day-light, and the trees are starting to bloom; it can only mean one thing, spring is here. This spring will be a busy one at Eyler and we are looking forward to all of the exciting events coming up. Before we look at what is coming up, let’s recap what has transpired over the last couple of months.

In February, we held our 2nd Book Fair of the year from February 27th – March 3rd. On Tuesday, February 28th Eyler had its first Family Luau Night. Parents were invited to bring their children to the school in the evening and shop at the Book Fair. They were able to limbo and hula hoop. There was also a story room and a parent room where parents could learn about reading strategies to work with their children at home. The event was a huge success and PTO would like to thank all the volunteers and teachers who helped out. A big thank you goes out to Ami Jorgenson for all of her help in organizing this event and running the Book Fair.

Young Authors also took place the first week of March. The Eyler PTO was honored to purchase books for the students who participated in this event. We were very proud of all of our “Young Authors”, great job kids!

On March 30th, the PTO hosted its 3rd Movie Night, which was once again a huge success. The movie nights have been so much fun for the students at Eyler. They are a great way for families to spend quality time together. Another thank you has to go out to Gina Russell for all of her help in organizing this new Eyler tradition. We are looking forward to more movie nights next year.

The next big event coming up for the Eyler PTO is the spring Carnival. The Carnival will be held on Saturday, April 28th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Carnival will have a Star Wars theme again this year and there will be many “friends” for children to meet and take pictures with. We are looking forward to the carnival and want it to be a huge success. In order to make this happen, we are in need of many volunteers. Please look for volunteer forms coming home in Friday folders. We would love to see volunteers at the next PTO meeting as well. Please help make this the best carnival to date!

Submitted by: Michelle McCoy, Secretary

What a successful Spring Carnival! We hope everyone enjoyed the newest additions to the carnival which included a photo booth, professional face painting, a clown, and a magician. And of course the old favorites of cotton candy, slushy machine, yummy food, a bounce house, raffle baskets, and a large raffle with $1600.00 worth of raffled prizes. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, teachers, staff, and families that make this an event to remember. DTE, Busch’s, and several local businesses also deserve a thank you for their donations.

Looking ahead, PTO has plans for a Spring Book Fair May 20th-25th, a Spring Fundraiser, Earth Day trees for each student, a Staff Luncheon, an Ice Cream Treat Day, and Field Day. Yes, we’re already planning for the end of the school year. More will be discussed at the April 18, PTO meeting at 6:30.

Sterling PTO will be represented at the 2012 PTO Expo in April. This will give us great new ideas for the coming year and keep us in contact with other Michigan PTO groups.

Since the last Jet Gazette Newsletter we have accomplished a lot. PTO was proud to furnish K-5th grade young authors with lunch and a book. We received many thank you notes from appreciative kids. PTO also purchased Jump Rope for Heart Snacks for 2-5th graders after they jumped. Jump Rope for Heart donations exceeded past years donations. They really earned their snacks after some snazzy jumping. We held our last successful Bingo Night and will continue Bingo Nights next school year. The last Movie Night of the year was The Smurfs which drew a large crowd. Movie nights will also continue next school year.

We appreciate your time and effort in being a part of your student’s school experience. Have a splendid spring. Submitted by: Stacy Nunn, President

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STERLING PTO

VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULES Baseball—Boys Wed 04/04/2012 Northville High School Away 4:00PM Sat 04/07/2012 J. Hamilton Tournament Home 10:00AM Wed 04/11/2012 Adrian High School Home 4:00 & 6:00PM Sat 04/14/2012 J. Hughson Tournament Home 10:00AM Wed 04/18/2012 Riverview High School Away 4:30PM Fri 04/20/2012 S.M.C.C. Home 4:30PM Sat 04/21/2012 Blissfield Tournament Away 9:00AM Mon 04/23/2012 Grosse Ile High School Away 4:30PM Wed 04/25/2012 Huron High School Home 4:30PM Sat 04/28/2012 Lakeview Invitational Away 10:00AM Mon 04/30/2012 Jefferson High School Away 4:30PM Wed 05/02/2012 Flat Rock High School Home 4:30PM Fri 05/04/2012 Milan High School Home 4:30PM Mon 05/07/2012 Riverview High School Home 4:30PM Wed 05/09/2012 S.M.C.C. Away 4:30PM Fri 05/11/2012 Grosse Ile High School Home 4:30PM Sat 05/12/2012 G. Williams Tournament Home 10:00AM Mon 05/14/2012 Huron High School Away 4:30PM Wed 05/16/2012 Jefferson High School Home 4:30PM Thurs 05/17/2012 Flat Rock High School Away 4:30PM Sat 05/19/2012 Coldwater Invitational Away 9:00AM Mon 05/21/2012 Milan High School Away 4:30PM Softball—Girls Wed 04/04/2012 Bedford High School Away 4:00PM Sat 04/14/2012 Tecumseh Invitational Away 9:00AM Wed 04/18/2012 Riverview High School Home 4:30PM Fri 04/20/2012 S.M.C.C. Away 4:30PM Mon 04/23/2012 Grosse Ile High School Home 4:30PM Wed 04/25/2012 Huron High School Away 4:30PM Sat 04/28/2012 Saline Tournament Away TBA Mon 04/30/2012 Jefferson High School Home 4:30PM Wed 05/02/2012 Flat Rock High School Away 4:30PM Fri 05/04/2012 Milan High School Away 4:30PM Sat 05/05/2012 Airport Invitational Home 9:00AM Mon 05/07/2012 Riverview High School Away 4:30PM Wed 05/09/2012 S.M.C.C. Home 4:30PM Fri 05/11/2012 Grosse Ile High School Away 4:30PM Mom 05/14/2012 Huron High School Home 4:30PM Wed 05/16/2012 Jefferson High School Away 4:30PM Fri 05/18/2012 Flat Rock High School Home 4:30PM Sat 05/19/2012 Madonna Tournament Away TBA Sun 05/20/2012 Madonna Tournament Away TBA Mon 05/21/2012 Milan High School Home 4:30PM Tues 05/22/2012 Cabrini Catholic Away 4:30PM

Golf—Boys Home-Carleton Glen Golf Course Fri 04/20/2012 Beezer Invitational Home 8:00AM Mon 04/30/2012 Huron High School Away 3:00PM Wed 05/02/2012 Milan High School Home 3:00PM Fri 05/04/2012 Jefferson Invitational Away 8:00AM Raisin River Golf Club Mon 05/07/2012 Jefferson High School Away 3:00PM Wed 05/09/2012 Riverview High School Away 3:00PM Mon 05/14/2012 S.M.C.C. Away 3:00PM Wed 05/16/2012 Grosse Ile High School Home 3:00PM Mon 05/21/2012 Flat Rock High School Away 3:00PM Wed 05/23/2012 League Meet Away 8:00AM Raisin River Golf Club Tennis—Girls Tues 04/03/2012 Divine Child High School Away 4:00PM Tues 04/17/2012 Riverview High School Away 4:00PM Thurs 04/19/2012 Bedford High School Home 4:00PM Sat 04/21/2012 Monroe Invitational Away TBA Tues 04/24/2012 S.M.C.C. Home 4:00PM Sat 04/28/2012 Monroe Invitational Away TBA Tues 5/01/2012 Huron High School Away 4:00PM Sat 05/05/2012 Woodhaven Invitational Away 8:00AM Tues 05/08/2012 Grosse Ile High School Away 4:00PM Sat 05/12/2012 Airport Invitational Home TBA Tues 05/15/2012 Milan High School Home 4:00PM Fri 05/18/2012 Regionals Away TBA Tuesday 5/22/2012 League Meet Away 8:00PM Soccer—Girls Wed 04/18/2012 Grosse Ile High School Home 4:30PM Fri 04/20/2012 Jefferson High School Away 4:30PM Mon 04/23/2012 Milan High School Away 4:30PM Wed 04/25/2012 Riverview High School Home 4:30PM Fri 04/27/2012 Huron High School Home 4:30PM Wed 05/02/2012 Flat Rock High School Home 4:30PM Fri 05/04/2012 S.M.C.C. Away 5:30PM Mon 05/07/2012 Lutheran South High Away 4:30PM Wed 05/09/2012 Milan High School Home 4:30PM Fri 05/11/2012 Grosse Ile High School Away 4:30PM Mon 05/14/2012 Ypsilanti High School Away 4:30PM Wed 05/16/2012 Jefferson High School Home 4:30PM Fri 05/18/2012 Riverview High School Away 4:30PM Wed 05/23/2012 Huron High School Away 4:30PM Track Sat 04/14/2012 Jefferson Away 9:00AM Tues 04/17/2012 Riverview High School Away 4:00PM Thurs 04/19/2012 S.M.C.C. Home 4:00PM Sat 04/21/2012 Jefferson Invitational Away 9:00AM Tues 04/24/2012 Grosse Ile High School Away 4:00PM Sat 04/28/2012 Airport Relays Home 10:00AM Tues 05/01/2012 Huron High School Home 4:00PM Thurs 05/03/2012 Jefferson High School Away 4:00PM Sat 05/05/2012 Adrian Invitational Away 9:00AM Tues 05/08/2012 Flat Rock High School Home 4:00PM Sat 05/12/2012 Mason Invitational Away 9:00AM Tues 05/15/2012 Milan High School Home 4:00PM Fri 05/18/2012 Regionals Home TBA Tues 05/22/2012 League Meet Away 3:00PM GO JETS!

TRACK TEAM FUNDRAISER STEAK DINNER

Saturday, April 28, 2012 Carleton V.F.W.

Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.

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AIRPORT ATHLETIC BOOSTERS

150 Club Winners

FEBRUARY $250- Phyllis Schoonover $25- Dave and Laura Huyser $25- Rhonda Brown $25- Robert and Kathy Jones $25- Johanna Dubke MARCH $250- Allen Goretski and Ray Langton $25- Michelle Rutkowski $25- Cliff and Renee Landess $25- Rob and Shelly Schock

Our next meeting will be held on April 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Airport High School cafeteria.

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FOOD SERVICE NEWS

Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 to take effect in 2012/13 school year. WHAT DOES IT DO?

Improves Nutrition and Focuses on Reducing Childhood Obesity

Gives USDA the authority to set nutritional standards for all foods regularly sold in schools during the school day, including vending machines, the “a la carte” lunch lines, and school stores.

Provides additional funding to schools that meet updated nutritional standards for federally-subsidized lunches. This is an historic investment, the first real reimbursement rate increase in over 30 years.

Helps communities establish local farm to school networks, create school gardens, and ensures that more local foods are used in the school setting.

Builds on USDA work to improve nutritional quality of commodity foods that schools receive from USDA and use in their breakfast and lunch programs.

Expands access to drinking water in schools, particularly during meal times.

Sets basic standards for school wellness policies including goals for nutrition promotion and education and physical activity, while still permitting local flexibility to tailor the policies to their particular needs.

Requires school districts to be audited every three years to improve compliance with nutritional standards.

Requires schools to make information more readily available to parents about the nutritional quality of meals.

Includes provisions to ensure the safety of school foods like improving recall procedures and extending hazard analysis and food safety requirements for school meals throughout the campus.

Provides training and technical assistance for school food service providers.

Stay tuned for more info as it affects our students and staff. Submitted by Glenn Newa, Food Service Director

HEART HEROES AT STERLING

With hearts pumping, ropes flying, and faces smiling, Sterling students jumped all over heart disease and stroke prevention on February 16, 2012. Jump Rope for Heart gave the students an opportunity to perform community service and demonstrate the effectiveness of jumping rope to strengthen their own hearts. For nearly an hour at a time, 270 second through fifth graders jumped in teams of 3 or 4. The students raised $4,222.26 to help the American Heart Association fight heart disease and stroke prevention. The money is used in educational and research programs in Michigan.

Mrs. Terry Langton, director of Safe and Drug Free Schools for Monroe and Lenawee County delighted the students in Health Class the week before with a real cow heart and lung. She reminded them to fight against the number 1 and number 3 killer of Americans by maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle. Students had the opportunity to jump “In Memory of” and “In Honor of” friends and loved ones who have been affected by heart disease and strokes. The event was dedicated to Colin Peterson, Kindergartner in Mrs. Shown’s class.

Sterling students and staff appreciate the more than twenty volunteers who cheered them on and helped during the event. The PTO again generously provided snacks for the tired and thirsty jumpers. Fifth grade art students in Mrs. Sisung and Mr. DeNardis’ class entered a Jump Rope for Heart poster contest. Winners were: Taya Malgay, Madison Topjan, Elise McFar-land, Aubrey Hojnack and Emma Mills.

Kyla Peterson was the top fund-raiser with $448.00. Congratu-lations Kyla! Other top pledges were Callie Martel- $201.00, Sarah Finley – $157.00, Jaden DeBellefeuille– $150.00, and Lea Henager- $125.00. Thanks to all the students who gathered pledges and the entire community for their generous support!

Jump Rope For Heart Pledge Winners

START YOUR DAY THE RIGHT WAY!

Breakfast is served Monday thru Friday in each school cafeteria.

7:00-7:25 - High School and Middle School - Only $1.40

8:30-8:45 - Sterling 8:15-8:30 - Ritter and Eyler Elementary schools - Only $1

NEWPORT BRANCH 8120 N. Dixie Hwy, Newport, MI 48166 Telephone: 734-586-2117 HOURS: Mon.2 p.m.-6 p.m. Thurs. 12- 8 p.m. Tues. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24—10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime offers stories, songs, movement activities, art experiences, and fun each week.

HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK CLUB Thursdays, April 5 & May 3, 6:30 p.m. April - The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne May - The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss Historical Fiction books. Copies of the books can be picked up at the library.

WAKE UP AND READ Saturdays, April 7 & May 5, 10:30 a.m. Join us for our teen book club. February’s book is Beyonders by Brandon Hall

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB Tuesdays - April 3 & May 1, 6:30 p.m. April - Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck May - False Friend by Myla Goldberg All meetings are open to all readers.

CAN YOU DIG IT Saturday, April 21, 10:00 a.m. Celebrate Earth Day with stories and green crafts. Bring your green thumb and garden gloves.

CARLETON BRANCH 1444 Kent Street, Carleton, MI 48117 Telephone: 743-654-2180

SMALL FRIES Tuesdays, April 3, 10, 17, & 24, 10:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. Small Fries is designed for children 1 month to 3 years. It consists of a short story, songs, playtime, and a simple art activity. Registration required.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 10:00 a.m. Intended for children ages 3 to 5 years. This program offers stories, songs, movement activities, art experiences, and fun each week.

FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays, April 4, 11 & 25, 6:00 p.m. This story time is intended for families with children.

SAVVY COOK BOOKERS Fridays, April 13 & May 4, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Calling all cooks and readers. Join us at our Favorable Fantastic Fridays Cookbook Book Club.

FAMILY GAMING AFTERNOON Saturdays, April 7 & May 5, 10 a.m.—3 p.m. Fun for the whole family. Come play some board games with your family on the first Saturday of each month. Stop in any time between 10:00 and 3:00 pm to play games and maybe make some new friends. Games will be provided or you can bring along your favorite game to play and share.

SPRING IS HERE AND TIME TO GET ORGANIZED! Saturday, April 14, 11 a.m. Too much to do in too little time? Too much stuff in too little space? Household clutter driving you crazy? Join us at the Carleton Branch Library as professional organizer Sherry Brown shares the simple steps in getting organized by springing into spring.

NORTH COUNTY BOOK CLUB Monday, April 23, 7-8 p.m. The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender Monday, May 21, 7-8 p.m. Fragile by Lisa Unger Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month in the Community Room. Guided discussion. Copies are available at the library. New members are always welcome.

HOURS: Monday & Thursday 12 noon-8 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

SOUTH ROCKWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY 12776 Dixie Hwy, S. Rockwood, MI Telephone: 734-379-3333

HOURS: Monday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Friday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

MONROE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM ALL BRANCHES CLOSED ON MAY 28—MEMORIAL Day

Please register for events.

SMALL FRIES Mondays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & May 7, 11:00 a.m.. These lively programs are designed to advance pre-reading skills including listening and comprehension. Creativity is encouraged with fun and simple art experiences that help in the development of fine motor skills.

CAMP BOOK Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6:30 p.m. This lively interactive weekly event includes interactive stories, games and crafts. Participants will take an active role in themes that may include anything from science experiments, architecture design, to virtual globetrotting.

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THE LORAX VISITS STERLING To celebrate March is Reading month and the birthday of Dr. Seuss, the high school Drama II students traveled to Sterling Elementary and put on a readers theater version of The Lorax. The drama students participated in all aspects of the production, from gathering props, staging and casting the performance.

Students in grades K-5 viewed the program and then were able to see the drama students in front of the curtain and hear what grade they are in at the high school. The story of The Lorax helps us to remember to take care of the resources we have and that as long as someone cares enough, they can make a difference, no matter how small.

WAGAR YOUNG AUTHORS

The below listed students were invited to attend the 2012 Young Authors Conference on January 25, 2012 by their Language Arts teachers. Grade 6— Jordin Kennedy, Makenzie Jacobs, Ambrocia Grayson, Morgan Ciecko, Miranda Banks, Colin Mieden, Kirstyn Hanies, Faith MacNeil, Stephanie Wilson, Bryce Colpaert. Grade 7 - Harmony Margraves, Delaney Dunne, Alexis Olszewski, Jessica Vacek, Kaitlyn Frederick, Trevor Woodley, Courtney Dunbar, Alyssa Lang, Maryah Cheatam, Seth Balog, Kyle Sassak, Alexis Mauritz. Grade 8 - Lane Corne, Selena Cardiel, Kayla Hodges, Ally Jacobs, Angela Clegg, Austin Paterson, Miranda Umin, Madalyn Kopmanis, Kristen Litton. 

The Monroe County ISD hosts this event annually for students in grades K-8. Nationally known authors present at this conference to Monroe County students who have a strong interest in writing. Students have the opportunity to meet and interact with a published author. Following the author presentation the students break into focus groups and share their own personal writings with each other.

This year’s featured author was Gary Schmidt, a Michigan author. Mr. Schmidt has written many books for young adults. He received both a Newbery Honor and a Printz Honor for his book Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy and a Newbery Honor for The Wednesday Wars. More information about his books may be obtained via his publisher’s web site http://us.macmillan.com/author/garyschmidt.

Instead of traveling to the MCISD the Airport students attended via Internet from Wagar via a live feed. Students were able to hear and see the author presentation and to email questions to him following the presentation. This was an opportuni-ty to utilize the technology available at Wagar Middle School. Students were treated to a pizza lunch and concluding the presentation they shared their own stories with each other.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

April 3 Volunteer Dinner 6pm Eyler Banking Day April 4 Daddy-Daughter Dance 6:30pm Eyler PTO Meeting—6:30 pm Ritter Banking Day Ritter School Store open during lunch April 5 Eyler Cookie Day April 6-13 Spring Break-NO SCHOOL April 16 First Day Back for Staff & Students April 17 Eyler Banking Day Wagar Book Club 2:15pm April 18 Sterling PTO Mtg 6:30pm Ritter Picture Day Ritter School Store open during lunch April 19 Sterling Spring Dance 5:30pm Ritter Sock Hop Dance April 20 Eyler Popcorn Day April 22 Earth Day April 23 Ritter Quiz Bowl April 25 Sterling Banking Day Ritter Banking Day Ritter Dentist R Us Ritter School Store open during lunch Administrative Professionals Day April 27 DARE at Sterling Lumberjack Day at Ritter April 28 Eyler Carnival-Star Wars Theme 11am April 29 Band Awards Banquet 7pm May 1 Eyler Banking Day Eyler PTO Meeting—6:30 pm May 2 Ritter School Store open during lunch May 4 Popcorn Day at Sterling DARE at Sterling Eyler Cookie Day May 7 Eyler Book Fair-all week Teacher Appreciation Week May 9 Sterling PTO Mtg 6:30pm Sterling Banking Day Ritter Banking Day Ritter School Store open during lunch May 11 Eyler Grandparents’ Tea DARE at Sterling May 15 Eyler Banking Day 8th grade Dance at High School 6:30pm May 16 Ritter School Store open during lunch May 17 Eyler Spring Concert, K,2,4 grades 6:30pm at High School County Wide Spelling Bee at ISD May 18 Ritter Grandparents Tea May 21 Book Fair at Sterling-all week May 22 Muffins for Mom at Sterling May 23 Sterling Banking Day May 24 Wagar Band Concert High School 7pm May 25 Ritter Career Day May 28 NO SCHOOL-Memorial Day May 29 Eyler Banking Day

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Non-profit Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Carleton, Michigan Permit No. 12

Postal Customer

Airport Community Schools 11270 Grafton Road Carleton, MI 48117

Central Office Administrators

Superintendent John J Krimmel IV 734-654-2414

Director of Educational Services Leslie Varsogea 734-654-3003

Chief Financial Officer Brenda Pyle 734-654-3420

Director of Transportation and Facilities Dan Fahnestock 734-654-3433

Director of Technology Mark J. Funchion 734-654-3000 Editors: Kim Weeg (654-4058) &

Gayle Lambrix (654-2414)

READING WITH DUDES Ritter Elementary has some dynamic dudes! Since March is Reading Month, the NNPS (National Network of Partnership Schools) Committee, hosted its first annual Reading with Dudes. Dads, grandfathers, male role models, and male district representatives were invited to share the joy of reading with our students. Guests brought their favorite books to share, chose from a classroom library, or accepted requests from their young listeners. One of our Dudes even broke into song while reading. The event was a priceless display of the unique influence and connections these men make in our children’s lives.