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Aurora Quest K-8 sixth grader Pranit Nanda recently won first place in the annual Colorado Geographic Bee.
April 24, 2012
In this issue. . .
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- Please join us! Pathways to Results Celebration
- Khan Academy Founder Speaks at FREE May 4 Event
- APS Welcomes Gateway to IB Family
- High School Graduation Dates
- Aurora Quest Student Off to Geography Bee Nationals
- APSEF Rockies Appreciation Night and Fundraiser
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Please join us! Pathways to Results Celebration
A simulated hospital room, a 21st century classroom and clay anatomy sculptures – just a few of the student demonstrations headlining a special celebration on April 26.
Please join us for this special event to see the results of the community’s contributions to APS student learning.
Pathways to Results Celebration
Thursday, April 26
9:30 a.m.
Professional Learning & Conference Center
15771 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, Colorado 80011
From participation in focus groups to creating hands-on learning for students, APS partners have had a significant impact on the development of Academic and Career Pathways and student success.
Join Superintendent John L. Barry, Lieutenant Governor Joe Garcia, APS Board of Education members, and community partners to see first-hand how APS Academic and Career Pathways are impacting student learning.
Contact the APS Communication Team at 303-365-7805 for more information.
Khan Academy Founder Speaks at FREE May 4 Event
FOUNDER OF KHAN ACADEMY IS COMING TO COLORADO!
ATTEND THIS FREE EVENT
May 4, 2012
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
University of Denver, Magness Arena
Doors open at 4:00 p.m.
Bring the entire family and be prepared to be WOWED!
RSVP to save your FREE seat by clicking here
Sal Khan Time Top 100 for 2012
Sal Khan honored in Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2012!
Over 6,000,000 students use Khan Academy each month!
Students have completed over 400,000,000 lessons on Khan Academy!
Hear from the founder of KHAN ACADEMY what inspired him to revolutionize education and how he is doing it!
APS Welcomes Gateway to IB Family
Gateway High School recently earned authorization as an official International Baccalaureate World School. Gateway joins three other APS schools with this prestigious designation: Wheeling Elementary School, Aurora Hills Middle School, and Hinkley High School.
The International Baccalaureate Programme offers three programs to help students develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. The Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes, offered from preschool through 10th grades, integrate the IB method of learning into every class. The IB Diploma Programme for 11th and 12th graders provides students with a rigorous curriculum that challenges them to become global-minded.
Gateway currently has about 170 students enrolled in the IB Middle Years Programme. More than 350 students will participate in the school’s IB programs next year. The first Gateway students to complete the IB Diploma Programme will graduate with the 2013-14 senior class.
In addition, Elkhart Elementary and East Middle School are IB candidate schools. Both schools are in the final stages of the IB authorization process. The expansion of the IB Programme is funded through the $14.7 million mill levy approved by Aurora voters in 2008.
High School Graduation Dates
May 21, 2012 Graduations:
- 9 a.m. - Hinkley H.S.
- 1 p.m. - Rangeview H.S.
- 7 p.m. - Pickens Technical College
May 22, 2012 Graduations:
- 9 a.m. - Aurora Central H.S.
- 1 p.m. - Gateway H.S.
Graduation Location (for above schools)
Ritchie Center
University of Denver
2240 E. Buchtel Blvd.
William Smith H.S. Graduation
May 22 @ 7 p.m.
Calvary Temple
(University and Alameda)
Rebound / Ombudsman Graduation
Combined (North & South)
May 24 @ 4:30 p.m.
Aurora Central High School
11700 E. 11th Ave.
APS Online High School Graduation
May 23 @ 4 p.m.
Professional Learning & Conference Center
15771 E. 1st Ave. 80011
Learn more at aurorak12.org/students/graduation-dates.
Aurora Quest Student Off to Geography Bee Nationals
Pranit Nanda knows a thing or two about geography, possibly more than most adults.
The Aurora Quest K-8 sixth grader recently won first place in the annual Colorado Geographic Bee. His victory earned him a $100 cash prize, $7,500 scholarship to the University of Denver and a spot in the national competition in Washington D.C. in May.
Nanda had to study extremely hard to perform well. He credits his half-hour per day study routine for helping him answer the tough questions.
“I was really excited when I won it, especially because I get a trip to Washington, D.C. … I think it will be a really good experience,” Nanda said of his upcoming trip to the nation’s capital.
Kimberly Meyer, one of Nanda's teachers, will accompany him to the national competition.
“I’m happy that APS is supporting me,” Nanda said. “It will be something different for this school and for the district, too.”
Good luck in D.C. at nationals, Pranit!
APSEF Rockies Appreciation Night and Fundraiser
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(Promo Code: APS)
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