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Issue	Top Stories	News Highlights
Dec. 14, 2007	APS PACEsetters - Paige Vickery Follows Passion for Music and Travel APS and CCA Partner for College Success	West Earns Video History Award Beyoncé Band Member Visits Aurora Hills Altura Celebrates Literacy with Books and Bagels
Nov. 7, 2007	APS Accepting Requests for Pilot Schools Superintendent Barry Sends Quarterly Update to Parents APS PACEsetters - Lane Lyon Lives for News APD Tests APS Incident Response Team City of Aurora Salutes Veterans	Board of Education Releases Quarterly Update Aurora Quest K-8 Now Taking Applications APS Ready for Inclement Weather Fall Issue of Clipboard Released VISTA Scholars Program Begins for APS Seniors Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Nov. 27 Students Salute Veterans at Murphy Creek Aurora Central Raises Flag for Staff Member Veterans
Oct. 10, 2007 Special Edition	APS Home to Colorado Teacher of the Year AYP Report Finds Gains at APS Middle Schools
Oct. 5, 2007	APS Funds Rangeview Addition and Design of New Schools	Parent and Community Institute Offers Free Workshops Lyn Knoll Commemorates Air Force at 60 Lansing Students ‘Read for the Record’
Sept. 28, 2007	Students Create Pinwheels for Peace ROTC Students Go "A Mile High" to Present Flag Hinkley Students Return to Elementary School	Grand Opening Celebrates Hinkley's New Look, Direction Gateway Students Hoist Flags in Honor of New Law P.E. Teachers Bring Technology to Gym
Sept. 21, 2007	APS PACEsetters - Quizno’s VP Clyde Rucker Gives Back to APS Board Adopts Building Name Changes Barry Speaks at State of Schools Breakfast BOE Candidates Finalized for Upcoming Election	Forum Highlighted Hope, Education and Success for Students Parent and Community Institute Offers Free Workshops Students Learn Planting, Pruning and Precious Resources in the Real World "Support Colorado Schools" License Plate Available for Purchase
Sept. 14, 2007 Special Edition	Study Group Explores Possibility of Pilot Schools in APS
Aug. 31, 2007	APS PACEsetter: Tia Fuller Jams with Beyoncé APS Breaks Ground on New Digs for Top School Students Earn Prizes for Good Behavior	APS Teachers Trek to "The Roof of Africa" Local Church Sends Students Back to School in Style
Aug. 17, 2007	APS PACEsetter: Hap Legg Finance Department Continues to Excel APS to Break Ground on K-8 Magnet School	Become a Part of the APS Team APS Students Experience Art in Aurora Great Food, Great Fun, Great Students!
Aug. 3, 2007	APS PACEsetter Ken Deal Superintendent, Broad Academy Featured in National Publication Summer Bond Projects Advance	Welcome Back, APS Staff! Please Join Us on the First Day of School Gateway Students Speak Up in 5280 Magazine Centralized Admissions Extends Office Hours
July 13, 2007	APS PACEsetter Stephanie LeGare Superintendent Barry to Participate in Schools Panel Returning the 'H' to Hinkley	Kiwanis Club Honors ‘Terrific’ Park Lane Kids Fellows Corporation Donates to Park Lane APS Communication Team Earns National Awards
June 22, 2007	APS Job Fair Draws Nearly 300 Applicants Hinkley Ranked Among Top High Schools Montview Makes Headlines in National Publication	Gateway Grad Uses Ice to Raise Funds for Hospital Students Roll Into Camp Pickens Program Provides Hands-On Experience
June 8, 2007	APS Students Earn More Than $6.7 Million in Scholarships Interested in Running for the APS Board of Education? Vassar Principal Get "Super" Glimpse of APS Elkhart Staff Members Honor Community Volunteers	Student Does "The Write Thing" for South Middle School Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Tollgate Filmmakers Iowa Students Find Gravity "Egg"-citing! Grandma Rose an "Everyday Hero"
May 25, 2007	Scholarships Start Rolling in for Class of 2007 Graduate Spotlight: Paul Berdeaux APS Communication Department Wants to Hear from You APS Bus Drivers, Volunteers, Participants Make Marathon a Success	Superintendent Honors Staff, Community at Banquet Congratulations, Graduates! Poetic Words Take APS Students to D.C. West Middle School Hosts "Game 24" "Navy Week" Calls Students to Attention
May 11, 2007	Scholarships Start Rolling in for Class of 2007 Graduate Spotlight: Top Ten Celebration "Best of the Best" Board Approves Earned Off-Campus Lunch Privilege Board Examines Truancy Task Force and Mondo	Superintendent’s Quarterly Award Winners Announced APS Retirees Honored at Dinner Celebration Destination ImagiNation Teams Going Global Energy Conservation Pays Off in APS
May 8, 2007 Special Edition		National Teacher Day Thank You APS Teachers! APS Nurses Honored for Hard Work In Memory of Debbie Justen
May 4, 2007	Scholarships Start Rolling in for Class of 2007 Scholarship Spotlight: Hannah Cleveland West Middle School Earns State Recognition Kids Tech Earns Three-Star Rating Boston Elementary Celebrates Past, Present and Future	APS IB Students Earn International Recognition APS Staff Members on the Run for Kids Learn how you can volunteer for the Colorado Colfax Marathon Empty Bowls Inspire a Community APS Students, Local Seniors Pen–A–Pal Student Dancers Strut their Stuff at North Middle School
April 20, 2007	Rangeview H.S. Update APS to Observe Moment of Silence for Columbine, Va Tech APS Offers New Online Safety Tip System Boston Elementary to Celebrate Past, Present and Future APS Board Approves Funds for Design of Rangeview Addition	Nuts, Bolts and Gears Build Teamwork Rangeview Students Become American Ambassadors Wheeling Students Enjoy "Lunch with Blue" Lansing Students Rally to Support American Soldiers
April 13, 2007	Regarding the Virginia Tech University Tragedy - A Letter from Superintendent Barry Lively Discussion at Town Hall Meeting APS Staff, Aurora Community Members Team Up for Legendary Basketball Game Check Out William Smith H.S. During Their Enrollment Open House Spring 2007 Issue of APS Clipboard Released	Picture Perfect Two APS Students Sport a New Look for Charity Rangeview Pom Team Dances their Way to Disney World Top Notch Hinkley Alumni Honored with “Wall of Distinction”
April 6, 2007	APS to Host All-Star Basketball with Harlem Legends Town Hall Meetings Scheduled for April Spring 2007 Issue of APS Clipboard Released Asian-Pacific Community Partnership Applauds Student Achievement	Students Start Here for a Hands-On Degree Pickens Technical College Students Excel in Health Competition APS Students Serve their Civic Duty at Capitol Jewell Students Explore Choices At Career Day
March 23, 2007	Superintendent’s Quarterly Award Winners for Spring Announced Town Hall Meetings Scheduled This Spring Starbucks Sponsors Student Math Café	Rangeview Student’s Confession Becomes a ‘Timeless Voice’ Aurora Hills Students Bring Literature to Life West Staff Member Recognized as "Aurora's Everyday Hero" All Rise, Student Court is Now in Session A Night of Math Made Fun
March 19, 2007 Special Edition	Aurora Central Principal Dean Stecklein is Colorado High School Principal of the Year
March 16, 2007	Bee Mascot Celebrates Reading Challenge Superintendent's Letter on New Logo Turning Around Truants Shining Students Earn Their Schools a Cool Benjamin	Dalton Students Featured for Arts Month Columbia Student Honored at Freedom Week Awards Winning Drill Teams Fill Trophy Cases
March 9, 2007 Special Edition	Aurora Central Advances to State Championship for First Time in 24 Years Moving From Troops to Teachers Aurora Leaders Read Dr. Seuss Across APS
March 2, 2007	APS Unveils New Logo Superintendent's Letter on New Logo - Added March 7, 2007 APS Adopts Centralized Admissions Process New School Calendar for 2007-08 Students at the Top of Their Class	Rangeview Students Fuse Originality with Talent Gateway Student is a 'Cut Above the Rest' Vassar Students Write Their Place in History Laredo Principal "Flips" for Data
Feb. 27, 2007 Special Edition - Celebrating Black History Month	Students, Community Celebrate Black Heritage at Hinkley "It's Decision Time," Urges Dr. Chance Lewis Living Legend Lands at Aurora Hills Middle School
Feb. 16, 2007	Last Chance to Vote for New APS Logo CSAP-- A Running Start to a Child's Future Hinkley Student Heads to Hawaii to Study Volcanoes, Marine Biology	Hinkley Wins Power Library Award What would you do with $1000? Closing Achievement Gaps in APS Tech Firm Helps Peoria Students Turn Books into Bones Virginia Court, Tollgate Celebrate Diversity with International Fairs
Feb. 2, 2007	Log On to Vote for New APS Logo Superintendent Barry Walks Door to Door to Reduce Truancy Community Celebrates West Middle School’s Fresh New Look	Educational Giant Tom Payzant Visits APS APS Students Excel in Speech Competition Park Lane and Kiwanis Partner for Reading Success
Jan. 26, 2007	Quarterly Award Winners Announced Winter Issue of Clipboard Released AEF Sponsors Scholarships, Savor the Flavor	APS Students Share Vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. Kenton Students "Grow" Dream Tree in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Transition Fair Helps Students Prepare for Life After High School
Jan. 19, 2007	Public Web Site Gets Facelift Keeping Kids in School Superintendent Brings History to Life at Aurora Hills	Hinkley Students Earn Community Service Recognition APS Art Teachers Showcase Their Talents Montview Mothers Unite
Jan. 8, 2007	January is School Board Recognition Month A Season of Giving Instructional Technology Classes and Workshops	Kenton Students Celebrate Superintendent's Reading Challenge Wheeling Families Get Crafty APS Saves $12 Million in Bond Program, Funds Extra School Construction Projects
Dec. 21, 2006	Holiday Season Wishes What's Opened and Closed During Winter Break Nominate Someone for a Quarterly Award
Dec. 15, 2006	Gateway High School Students Hold Court Students Meet Reading Challenge, Superintendent Expands Rewards Nominate Someone for a Quarterly Award	POW! BLAM! Montview Students BURP! with Comics Lansing Parents Go Back to Classroom for a Night Superintendent Barry Rallies Elkhart Students Around "Every Child Can Learn"
Dec. 8, 2006	Gateway Hosts Colorado Supreme Court Arguments APS Students Prove to be "Mad about Science" Nominate Someone for a Quarterly Award	Rangeview Students March in the Big Apple Aurora Central 1979 Grad Named Hall of Famer Arkansas Parents Offer Solutions
Dec. 1, 2006	Paris Elementary Goes High-Tech Chatrooms Coming to APS Nominate Someone for a Quarterly Award	APS Students Shoot Hoops with Denver Nuggets Pickens Tech Offers Program for Budding Engineers Sixth Avenue Elementary Students "Mix it Up" at Lunch
Nov. 17, 2006	Feedback on Calendar Leads to Revisions LRFAC Recommends Additional Bond Projects Colorado Distinguished Principal Dianne Dugan Honored in Washington, D.C.	APS Students Celebrate Veterans Day IB Students "Adopt-a-Highway" Along Colfax West “Rolls Out” New After-School Class Murphy Creek Students Get Unique View of Swift-Moving Planet
Nov. 10, 2006	Student Assignment on Sudan Sparks Letters to President Former APS Superintendents Write Letter in Support of VISTA 2010 Fall Issue of Clipboard Released	Rangeview Coach, P.E. Teacher Places Second in World Powerlifting Championship Hinkley Staff Honors Students at CSAP Award Rally Century Honors Dedicated Volunteer on 90th Birthday
Nov. 3, 2006	Questions About VISTA 2010? Barry Provides Some Answers Committee Formed to Address Capacity Issues at Some Elementary Schools Fall Issue of Clipboard Released	Barnes & Noble Names Park Lane Elementary "Best School of Readers" Jewell Students are Telling Fish Stories Pickens Tech Cabinet Makers Teach Tiny Tots Basic Woodworking
Oct .30, 2006	APS Staff Survey Helps Shape Strategic Plan / First Quarterly Award Winners Announced	Aurora Frontier Students Celebrate International Walk to School Day State Representative Romanoff Steps out of the Capitol and Into the Classroom Kenton Students Thrilled with Peruvian Singer’s Day in Class Iowa Grows Great Readers, Auctions Off Crafty Cats
Oct. 20, 2006 Special Edition	Share Your Views on the New Strategic Plan / Town Hall Meeting Emphasized Security, Strategic Plan / First Quarterly Award Winners Announced
Oct. 13, 2006	APS Celebrates Read-Aloud Month / APS Teachers Become Students for a Day	Vaughn Celebrates AYP Success APS Finance Corporation Holds Final Meeting after 18 Years Gateway Students Participate in Banned Books Week
Oct. 6, 2006	APS Makes Changes to Increase Security / First Town Hall Meeting a Success	Aurora Central Adopts Crawford Students for Artistic Weekend Students Design Pinwheels to Celebrate Peaceful Schools, Community, World Students Use Theater to Address Immigration, Diversity APS Staff Members Support Colleague During Difficult Time APS Student Writes Her Way to Rockies Game Parents and Community Come Together at Workshop Aurora Community Group Committed to Lansing, Fulton Elementary Schools
Sep. 28, 2006	Share Your Views at Upcoming Town Hall Meetings / Mayor Kicks Off APS "Read Aloud" Month	APS Students Pay Tribute to Teachers at Aurora Kids Idol Families Enjoy Food, Fun at Tollgate Tailgate Party Rock Art Brings "The Wild" to Iowa Elementary
Sep. 21, 2006	Barry Announces Deputy Superintendent / New APS Recognition Program	Listening Tour Keeps Superintendent Busy, Focused Colorado Online Learning Offers Free Course on Integrating Technology in the Classroom Share Your Views at Upcoming Town Hall Meetings
Sep. 14, 2006	Hinkley Senior Achieves Academic Perfection	Student Wins City Essay Contest Fletcher Students Have a Ball with Denver Nugget Mark Randall September 11 Events and Superintendent Barry's First-Hand Reflections
Aug. 31, 2006	Answering the Challenge!	Paris Elementary Celebrates New Building With an Open House Aurora Central High School's First Graduating Class Celebrates its 50th Reunion Lansing Elementary Kicks off School Year with Family, Food and Fun! School Gets Cool with New Technology
Issue	Top Story	Staff Story	Student Story
Aug. 17, 2006	Superintendent Greets Students, Shares Vision, Issues Challenges	APS Staff Members Offer Warm Welcome to Students	Welcome Back, Students!
Aug. 9, 2006	APS Board and Superintendent Invite You to "Share the View" on First Day of School	Welcome Back, APS Staff!	Destination ImagiNation Team Competes Globally, Places in Top Half
Aug. 1, 2006	Board of Education Reconvenes; Board President Writes Letter to Community	Barry to Meet APS Staff	From APS Graduates to Future Journalists
July 25, 2006	APS Garners Sentinel Reader's and Critic's Choice Awards	Music Teacher Brings "Musical Petting Zoo" to KidSpree	Rangeview Students are "Super Citizens"
July 18, 2006	New Superintendent Hits the Ground Running	Park Lane Staff, Students Donate Scooter to New Teacher	APS Executive Internship Program Honors Volunteers
July 12, 2006	Welcome Superintendent John L. Barry / William Stuart to Lead APS Educators	APS Communication Team Earns National Awards	Help Raise Money fore Kids
July 6, 2006	APS Summer Bond Projects Move Forward	School Executives of Aurora Tee Off!	You're a Grand Old Flag
June 27, 2006	APS Students Continue to Make Growth / Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Hiring Process Moves Forward	Chicken Soup for the Volunteer Soul	Rangeview High School Student Heads to Aerospace Camp
June 20, 2006	John L. Barry Brings Many Resources to APS	Renovation to Administration Building, Relocation for Staff	Lights, Camera, Action!
June 13, 2006	APS Welcomes New Superintendent John L. Barry	Rangeview P.E. Teacher Powerlifts Way to Championship	Restoring a Piece of History
June 6, 2006	John L. Barry to Lead Aurora Public Schools / Tragic Accident Calls 3 APS Heroes to Action	Maintenance and Operations Staff Members Earn Awards for Their Commitment to APS	Clyde Miller Families Cozy Up for Family Literacy Night
May 30, 2006	Board Names Top Choice for Superintendent / APS Offers Free Breakfast and Lunch Program for Summer	APS Teachers Honored by PEAK, Wal-Mart	Letter Writing Campaign Brings Congressman Beauprez to North Middle School
May 23, 2006	Superintendent Finalists Meet with Aurora Community / APS Students Earn More than $3.2 Million in Scholarships	Escárcega Wins Anti-Defamation League Award	APS Students Win State, Local Writing Contests
May 16, 2006	Board Narrows Finalists in Superintendent Search / Park Lane Honors Longtime BOE Members	Congratulations, Retirees!	APS Students Share Their Time and Talents
May 9, 2006	Superintendent Search Update / Top 2006 Graduates	APS Staff Members Team Up to Master Marathon	Destination Imagination Team Advances to Globals
May 2, 2006	Communication Services Wants to Hear from You / APS Students Continue to Grow	Community Partnership Recognizes APS Employees	Students Calculate their Way to District Champs
April 25, 2006	Bond Projects Heat Up for Summer	APS Maintenance Staff Mentor Pickens Tech Students	Get 'em Flying!
April 18, 2006	Board Thanks Staff and Community for their Feedback / Clipboard Survey Results Available	Kathy Reiner Named National School Nurse of the Year	Chicano Artist Leaves Impression on APS Students
April 4, 2006	Board Welcomes Community Groups to Superintendent Search	West Staff Welcomes Bond Improvements	New Child Development Center Offers Bright Start for Students
March 21, 2006	Board Schedules Public Forums to Begin Superintendent Search Process	Hinkley Teacher Chris Sundberg Earns National, Local Humanitarian Awards	Math Matters to APS Students
March 13, 2006	Special Edition E-News: Dianne Dugan Named Colorado Distinguished Principal of the Year
March 7, 2006	Join AEF at "Savor the Flavor" Event	Board Moves Forward with Superintendent Search	Aurora Central Students Excel
Feb. 28, 2006	Maintenance "Zones" Improve Efficiency, Reduce Cost	Fulton Teacher Michelle Barone Nominated for Newbery Award	South Student Pens Homage to New Orleans
Feb. 14, 2006	Dalton Principal Dianne Dugan Earns State Recognition	Pickens Tech Educator Bill Cary Earns Landscape Award	Students Pay Tribute to King Legacy, Win Awards
Jan. 31, 2006	Help Determine the Direction of Clipboard	AEF Brings Nuggets to Students, Flavor to Staff	South Middle School Band Goes to the Edge
Jan. 20, 2006	Thank You Board Members / DAVA Exhibit to Feature Staff Art	APS Staff Prepare for Site Moves	Dalton Students Win City Art Contest
Jan. 6, 2006	APS Prepares for 2006 Bond Construction	Laredo Art Teacher Gives Old Sign a New Face	Patchwork for Peace
Dec. 19, 2005	Holiday Season Wishes from the Board	What's Open and Closed During Winter Break	Side Creek Student Brings Bronco to Show and Tell
Dec. 5, 2005	Planning for the Future Along E-470	Gateway Staff Awards Diploma to War Veteran	Students Learn a "Novel" Way to Write
Nov. 21, 2005	APS Raises Funds for Gregg Jones	Bogardus Appointed to Governor's Education Council	Every APS Third-Grader Now Owns a Dicitonary
Nov. 7, 2005	APS Welcomes Four New Board Members	Lisa Escárcega Earns Superintendent's Award	Aurora Central Soccer Team Makes History, Gains Respect
Oct. 20, 2005	Staff and Students Recognized for Success	Staff Members Share Memories of Harold Beebe	IB Students Welcome UN Representative
Oct. 10, 2005	Boundary Committee Formed to Face Capacity Challenges	AEF Welcomes New Director!	Students Raise Funds for Hurricane Survivors
Sep. 26 , 2005	CDE Reports AYP Scores	APS Welcomes New Web Manager!	Pinwheels for Peace
Sep. 14 , 2005	Board of Education Updates on Referendums C&D and BoE Candidates	APS Welcomes Students from Gulf Coast	Way to Go Olys!
Aug. 25, 2005	District to Launch New Student Information System	Lansing Staff Members Connect With the Community	Welcome Back Students!
Aug. 11, 2005	Aurora Frontier K-8 Groundbreaking Murphy Creek K-8 Opening	Where's Waldo?	APS Students Continue to Learn in Summer School
June 23, 2005	Document Imaging Changes Name to Print Services	APS is a Family Affair for Print Services Supervisor Brenda Darveau	The Top 10 Reasons I'm Going to Kindergarten
June 9, 2005	APS and AEA Reach Contract Agreement	APS Teachers Earn Scholarships to Harvard	APS Students Earn $4.5 Million in Scholarships

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