APS News: Peoria Elementary
APS Well Represented at 5K Run
Girls from eight APS schools recently participated in the Girls on the Run 5k run at City Park. The run included more than 1,000 girls from across the state.
Girls on the Run is a program for 8-to-13 year olds designed to educate, inspire and prepare girls to lead a healthy life. The program integrates [...]
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APS Summer Food Service Program: 5/28-6/27
[ May 28, 2013 to June 27, 2013. ] APS Nutrition Services will be offering a food service program for the summer. All schools listed in the flier below will be serving breakfast & lunch, Monday-Friday, May 28-June 27, unless otherwise noted.
ALL CHILDREN 18 AND UNDER EAT FREEADULT BREAKFAST $1.60ADULT LUNCH $3.40
Please choose a site nearest to you. Serving times vary by site. Asterisk(*) [...]
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Peoria Students Thrive with After-School Tutoring
First-grade teacher Cristen Recker works with students in the Peoria after-school program.
Peoria Elementary allocated 2012 mill levy funds for an after-school tutoring program for students near proficiency. The four-month program included 85 students at all grade levels working in small groups with teachers. Learning goals focused on improving reading, language and math skills based on [...]
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HealthierUS School Challenge Awards
Darlene Sanchez, Division Director of Special Nutrition Programs for the Mountain Plains Regional USDA Office, presents the HUSSC bronze awards.
The second annual APS “Celebration of Wellness” concluded with several schools receiving the USDA HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) bronze award.
The challenge is a voluntary initiative established in 2004 to recognize schools participating in the National School [...]
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Posted in Achievement, Arkansas Elementary, Community, Elkhart Elementary, Health and Wellness, Iowa Elementary, Kenton Elementary, Nutrition Services, Parents, Partnerships, Peoria Elementary, Physical Education, Sable Elementary, Staff, Students, Tollgate Elementary, Vassar Elementary, Web Stories |
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APS, City Honor 2013 Aurora Scholars
The city of Aurora honored a host of Aurora Public Schools students recently through the Aurora Scholars program and awards ceremony. The program, now in its fifth year, honors one student from each grade in every Aurora-area public and private school in a city-wide ceremony with the mayor, city council, superintendents and other community stakeholders. The [...]
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Maintenance Staff Member Comes to the Rescue
Who says a maintenance and operations guru can't help a student smile again after being injured?
That's just what APS staff member Ryan Wamsley did recently at Peoria Elementary School. Wamsley was at the school repairing a section of the ceiling when a student came into the main office crying. The student's lanyard was pinching her [...]
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APS Schools Demonstrate Power of the Penny
Submitted by Carly CannalteYoung Philanthropists Foundation
Who said pennies are worthless? Not the students from your local schools! This year Aurora Hills Middle School and Peoria and Dalton elementary schools have proved that even the smallest unit of money can make a big difference. Since August, these schools have been participating in Young Philanthropists Foundation’s flagship program the [...]
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APD Coat Drive Brings Warmth to APS Students
From left, Aurora Police Sgt. Stacy Talbert, Sgt. Damon Vaz and Boston K-8 Principal Jennifer Pock.
Students throughout Aurora Public Schools are staying warm this winter thanks to a coat drive organized by APS Director of Security Tudy Wicks and members of the Aurora Police Department.
APD School Resource Officers Sgt. Damon Vaz and Sgt. Stacy Talbert [...]
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APS Community Resource Fair
[ December 13, 2012; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. December 17, 2012; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] You’re Invited to APS Community Resource Fairs!
Aurora Public Schools will host two community resource fairs and celebrations for parents and students. The events will feature student performances and refreshments.
In addition, because the holiday season may create stress for families and students, several community groups will be present with support on topics including housing needs, strategies [...]
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“Girls on the Run” Helping Students in More Ways Than One
Written by Kathryn RichesPeoria Elementary School
Several fifth grade girls from Peoria Elementary School are participating in an after-school program called Girls on the Run. The group, led by teacher sponsors, meets twice per week to exercise as well as discuss self-esteem issues. In late October, teachers from Peoria helped the students run a practice 5K in [...]
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