Allen in the Ann Arbor News for March is Reading Month

http://annarbor.com/news/pioneer-high-school-teacher-helps-allen-elementary-kids-celebrate-reading-month/

Girl Scout Luncheon

Thank you to the Allen Girl Scout troops for providing the staff with lunch on Wednesday this week.   The food was delicious but more importantly eating with the girls was a treat!   Thank you for your kindness!

Allen Staff

Yearbooks still available

Allen 2011-12 Memory Books are still available online at www.schoolpictures.com until Friday, Feb. 17.  Parent Council will continue to accept handwritten orders with order forms available in the school office extended until March 2.  Checks should be made out to Allen Parent Council. 

Excellent opportunity for students and parents

The Gaming and Internet Trap”—speaker Kevin Roberts, author of Cyber Junkie: Escape the Internet and Gaming Trap.

Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Burns Park Elementary School, 1414 Wells (auditorium)

Kevin Roberts, M.A., a University of Michigan and Antioch University graduate, is an educator, comedian, coach and author.  Students and families are encouraged to attend for an entertaining and informative perspective on gaming and cyberspace. Learn about internet safety and how to prevent our students from becoming too consumed with computer time.  Join us for this free event sponsored by Angell, Allen, Burns Park, Pattengill/Bryant Elementary Schools and Tappan Middle School.

Happy New Year!!

Today was a great first day back after a long winter break.   The students got busy engaging their brains and getting back into the routines.  I hope you all had a wonderful break and are ready for an exciting 2012 school year.

An exciting opportunity at the Ann Arbor District Libary:


Stretch Your Math Noodle with Mathnasium Coaches

Sunday, January 22 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Downtown Library Multipurpose Room | Grades K-5

Have a blast pumping up your math muscles. Mathnasium staff will help you practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and logic thinking skills through fun games and team competitions.

More time to support the Book Fair

Visit bn.com/bookfairs to support us online from 12/10/10 to 12/16/10
by entering Bookfair ID 10581205 at checkout.
A percentage of all sales from the store and café benefit Allen Elementary School!

Barnes and Noble Book Fair

A huge Thank YOU to Jenn Franklin and Karen Meints for organizing the book fair at Barnes and Noble. Several Allen families came to the store to show their support.   The Allen Chorus performed and the Allen Dance Team performed also.  The kids were able to make book marks as a craft project to take home.  Thanks to Mrs. Mobley, Ms. Lewit and Ms. Campbell for their time and energy organizing these activities.  Mr. Bruder and Mrs. J were also on hand assisting with the study sessions.   All the while, the store was filled with Allen families buying books and other items to support our Allen School Library.  Thank you all for your time, energy and efforts!!

Ms. Fitz