Way to Go Mrs. Bates Class!!

Mrs. Bates' fifth grade class received a grant for $100 from the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation.  The class voted to have bake sales to raise money for the Huron Valley Humane Society.  After three bake sales, Mrs. Bates' class raised $223.00, which they presented to the Huron Valley Humane Society on May 7.


Way to give back!!  Ms. Fitz

Free Night at Hands on Museum!! Mark you calendars

Allen Elementary Families are invited to a “free”

Sunday, May 15, 2011   5:00 – 7:00 pm @ Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Families and children of all ages, enjoy hands-on activities, refreshments, and loads of fun!

RSVP the number attending to rsvp@aahom.org; Parking is free on Sundays!

Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Ann Arbor 

Thank you !

Dear Allen families,
thank you for the compassion and support that you have expressed over the passing of my father. Your kind words, cards and hugs have helped. A special thank you to Parent council for the beautiful plant for my father. I would also like to thank the Allen staff who are truly my extended family for their support and leadership during my recent absences. I am very thankful to be a member of this wonderful school and Allen community.

Thanks again,

Joan Fitzgibbon

March is Reading Month Storyteller

We were thrilled to have Storyteller Kathleen Wright (also a Kindergarten teacher at Lakewood Elementary) come to Allen during March is reading month.   She was so much fun and did an amazing job not only with her storytelling, but also her focus on writing and personal narratives.

Third Grade Performance and the Space Shield Tile

The Third Grade Performance was a lot of fun and a learning experience for us all.   We also acknowledged Ms. German who donated the Space Shield Tile to Allen School.  Thank you for the gift and support.

Allen gets in the GROOVE

Groove - a high energy percussion group from the University of Michigan -
visited Allen Elementary School on Friday.  Based on a percussion
foundation, Groove's instruments include paint-bucket drums, construction
barrel drums, propane tank steel drums, trash can drums, and much more.
Their assembly introduced students to how they think of new instrument
ideas, how they compose songs, and how fun and easy it can be.  What fun!!

MultiCultural Potluck 2011

What a success!   Thanks to everyone who was able to attend the MultiCultural Potluck and the evening Book Fair last night.   Thank you to the several volunteers who helped organize this wonderful event.   The Chinese Dancers were outstanding and the food was delicious.  Here are a few photos: