AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT

AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

www.acspublic.com October/November 2011

2011 HOMECOMING ROYALTY Senior Court Members Jordan Eyler Sarah Georgic

Christopher Graves Katharine Griffith

Jon Kelly Brandan Lewis Janelle Nagy Allie Owens

Kellen Sorenson Shelby Souva

Freshmen Reps McKenzie Adams Jonathan Morris

Sophomore Reps Desiree Reyes

Anthony Shotwell Junior Reps Tyler Moulds

Cassie Redburn

DAR: Kelsey Lancina Mr. and Miss Airport: Kyle Sims and Katie Pluff

Mr. and Miss Airport are voted on by the staff of AHS. They have to have a 3.5 GPA or higher. These students are good role models for other students. DAR is also voted on by staff and is a student that is involved in charities in their community. King and Queen are voted on by the entire student body.

Queen-Katharine Griffith and King-Jon Kelly were crowned at half-time of the football game. The Jets won the game 28-14. For the float competition, Sophomores were 1st place, Seniors second, Freshmen third and Juniors fourth. The Senior class won spirit week.

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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE… Just about everywhere I go these days here at Airport Community Schools I see the word “PRIDE”. I walk into the high school cafeteria and see “Airport Pride”, I walk into the elementary schools and see “Jet Pride”, even when some of the employees send an email their signature has “Jet Pride” printed underneath it. Pride is a simple word but it has a huge impact on our school and community. The powerful thing about pride, or being proud, is that it can be applied to just about any aspect of our lives. Pride can be exhibited by our staff, our students, and how we treat our community and visitors. Our community exhibits pride by supporting our school with their presence at our events, financial support, and speaking highly of our schools. Here are some examples that I see every single day that demonstrates all of our pride at Airport. Airport Staff When our employees work hard so our students can be as successful as possible When our buildings, hallways, and grounds are safe and neatly kept When workers show up to work on time and with a good attitude When people are smiling, happy, and welcome visitors When our staff welcomes parents and visitors no matter what the situation

Airport Students When students report to school on time ready to learn When students dress appropriately for school and success When students treat adults and other students respectfully When students speak and use language that is appropriate in school

Airport Community Support at our school events like parent/teacher conferences, concerts, and athletics Working with school staff in motivating students to do their best Understanding the mission of our schools

Next time you’re at school take a look around. Take notice of all the pride that our staff, students, and community exhibit each day. Not just the printed words on the walls or emails, but the proud way that the people at school carry themselves. It is a great time to be proud to be an Airport Jet. Sincerely, John J. Krimmel, IV

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

JOHN KRIMMEL

Board of Education

President James M. Geiermann

Vice President

Margaret A. Hoffman

Secretary

Timothy A. Dunne, D.C.

Treasurer

Paul A. Miller

Trustees Gina H. Baker Allen J. Burger Bart F. Stasa

Upcoming Board of

Education Meetings 7:00 pm

Oct. 10 & 24 Nov. 14 & 28 Wagar Middle

School Media Center

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to

attend.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES - NOV. 9 AND 10, 2011

Elementary Schools Parent/Teacher conferences will take place on Thursday, November 10, from 12:00-7:15 p.m. in all elementary buildings. Parents will be receiving information in their child’s Friday folder regarding the scheduling of conference times with their classroom teacher. Parents will be given their child’s report card by their classroom teacher at the time of the conference. Elementary parents are encouraged to schedule request-ed times for their conference meeting as soon as information is sent home by the teacher. Parents are asked to contact their child’s elementary building office if they have questions.

Wagar Middle School Parent/Teacher conferences will take place at Wagar Middle School on Wednesday, November 9, from 12:00-7:15 p.m. Wagar’s conferences are held by individual teachers at stations around the building. The conference stations will be organized by teacher teams to better facilitate the conferencing process for parents. Parents may pick up student grade cards in the lobby from 12:00-7:15 p.m. Parents may contact the Wagar office at 734-654-6205 if they have any questions.

Airport High School Airport High School Parent/Teacher Conferences are held in both the cafeteria and the gym on Wednesday, November 9 from 12:00-7:15 p.m. Teachers will be set up with individual tables allowing parents to move freely from instructor to instructor. Parents may pick up report cards in the gym lobby from 12:00-7:15 p.m. If parents have any questions, they can call the high school office at 654-6208.

Holding conferences on two separate days attempts to assist parents in meeting with all of their children’s teachers.

HOMECOMING 2011

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AIRPORT ART WORK

Featured are some of the Blue Ribbon Winners from the Middle School and Elementary buildings that were displayed at the Little Red School House at the Monroe County Fair.

Submitted by Katie Moschetti, Art Teacher

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WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR A STORY! Mrs. Dyl's second grade class at Ritter Elementary is looking for community members to share a good story with the class. If you are interested in story tell-ing or reading one of your favorite books to some 7-8 year old students, we would love to have you visit. Please remember to choose a short story (10 minutes long).

The second graders will be learning about our local community in Social Studies, so it would be great to have people come in from the area. Our story time is at 12:45 daily. We can't wait to hear your story!

Contact Mrs. Dyl at 379-5335 to schedule your visit.

AIRPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WILL BE “NO PLACE FOR HATE” SCHOOLS

Sterling Elementary students and staff are proud to announce that they are working towards becoming a “No Place for Hate” school! No Place for Hate is an initiative from the Anti-Defamation League that is taking place throughout Michigan and other cities across the nation. The goal is to reduce bullying and name calling, while creating safer learning environments that promote inclusion, appreciation of diversity and respect for others.

On Friday, September 9, 2011 students attended a “Kick Off” assembly. Harry Weaver from ADL came and spoke to the students about “No Place for Hate”. Deputy Francisco talked about different types of bullying, and Krista Bree, School Principal, told the students what will be expected of them. Students then watched an awesome video, created by Kindergarten teacher, Laura Shingle. The video highlighted bullying situations and then went to acts of kindness and friendship.

In order to be a “No Place for Hate” school, Sterling students and staff signed a Resolution of Respect. This resolution states:

*I promise to do my best to treat everyone fairly. *I promise to do my best to be kind to everyone – even if they are not like me. *If I see someone being hurt or bullied I will report it to an adult. *Everyone should be able to feel safe and happy at school. *I want our school to be No Place for Hate.

Students have signed their resolution and they are hanging in the Sterling lobby to serve as a reminder. They also recite this every morning after the Pledge of Allegiance. Throughout the school year, Sterling students and staff will participate in activities that celebrate diversity and /or address bias, bullying, and name calling. Submitted by Sterling Principal Krista Bree PAGE 5

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CONGRATULATIONS TO EYLER SUMMER READING WINNERS

We want to congratulate the students who participated in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge at Eyler. The top readers from each class are Ava Dupuie, Emma Ford, Molly Lambrix, Tim Jorgen-sen, Rachel Reifsnider, Delaney Ratliff, Jade Hill, Kylee Escue, and Max Jorgensen. On September 23, they each got a chance to throw a cream pie at Mr. Roberts. Thanks to everyone who participated and to Mr. Roberts for being a good sport.

ELEMENTARY LIBRARIES Exciting things are happening at the Airport Community Schools elementary libraries. New books have been processed over the summer for all three buildings and are on display. Students in grades 2-5 should begin bringing home books this month. K-1 students will have a bit more time to get used to the library and how to check books out before they check items out. Books will check out for one week and students will need to bring books back to the library on their library day (yet to be determined as of this print-ing). Students will be allowed to renew books.

The library at Ritter has had a wonderful face lift thanks to a generous donation from the Ritter PTO. Ritter students were greeted this school year with bright new carpets, new books and signage that will help us all locate books in the library. Thank you Ritter PTO!

Submitted by Media Specialist Amy Cote

BRIGHT BEGININGS CHILD CARE

Licensed Care Available: Before school/after school, located at Eyler Before and after ACS preschool program and

on off scheduled preschool days We pay your Airport preschool if your child

attends Bright Beginnings 7 hours a day, 5 days a week

Open on all ACS Professional Development days

After school snack provided A healthy, comfortable, and secure environ-

ment where children can learn, play and relax A place to promote intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth

Transportation to and from all Airport elementary buildings is provided. Contact Cheryl Burke @ 654-4123 or cburke@airport.k12.mi.us to register.

WAGAR AND AHS LIBRARIES Mrs. Brakel will be providing instruction at both Wagar and Airport High School this year. There are many exciting events planned for both libraries. Please check out the list of events below.

Many new books have been added to the library collections. The Junior Library Guild subscription will continue to enrich both our fiction and non-fiction collections. When looking for a great book to read just look for the JLG gold sticker on the spine. New online subscriptions have been added check out the library web site to link to: eLibrary Curriculum Edition, CultureGrams, Soundzabound and updates to MeL. All offer valuable resources for any school project or homework assignment. Library Events November 2 – 9

Wagar hosts Scholastic Book Fair November 2 – 9

Airport High School hosts Scholastic Book Fair

March 21 – 22 Author Pam Flowers visits AHS and Wagar Middle School

April 23 – 27 Wagar hosts Scholastic Book Fair Submitted by Media Specialist Lisa Brakel

Media Aide Mary Mullins is getting books ready for students to check out.

PTO NEWS

RITTER PTO On Wednesday, August 31st, the Ritter school year kicked off with a welcome back breakfast for all Ritter teachers sponsored by the Ritter PTO. Ritter is so privileged to have such a wonder-ful staff! Thank you to the new Ritter PTO Treasurer, Michelle Frey for shopping and setting up this special event! The fabulous day continued with the annual Open House picnic. Ritter families contributed side dishes and desserts to go along with the hot dogs provided by NNPS. If attendance was an indicator of howa community comes together, then Ritter has set the bar high! Parents, grandparents, kids and staff enjoyed a welcoming in the gym by Principal Mrs. Terry Brown who also organized this fun filled evening. Then everyone was invited to tour the school. Students were thrilled to find out who their teachers were, see friends and staff and check out the new building improvements. Thank you to Amy Cote, Ritter Librarian for utilizing the $12,000 that the Ritter PTO donated to have the library ready to go.

September 12th thru the 16th Ritter was a sea of Patriotism. In remembrance of 09/11 and to honor all of our troops, Deb Miller, Ritter 4th grade teacher, organized a Patriotic Spirit Week. Throughout the week all Ritter students and staff were encour-aged to wear Red, White and Blue, create cards for the troops and donate items to the troops. On Friday, September 16th the 3 most patriotic classes were rewarded with red, white & blue popsicles! Donations for the troops and names of servicemen and woman are being collected at Ritter. Friday, September 16th was also Ritter's' Popcorn Friday kick off. Thank you to the parent volunteers. This wouldn't be a success without you. The Ritter children always enjoy this treat! The NED show came to Ritter on Wednesday, September 14th. What a spectacular assembly and message! Never give up! Encourage Others! And Do your best!!! It has been an awesome first month of school! Submitted by Jennifer Peterson, President

STERLING PTO School year 2011-2012 is here and Sterling PTO welcomes all families and staff! PTO met students and families at Open House where each received a Sterling calendar magnet. We welcomed staff back with a yummy breakfast and goodie bags. Sterling's first assembly of the year was on the topic of bullying and featured a magician who relayed Sterling's theme as 'No Place for Hate' to the students. Over the summer PTO watched the wall murals being painted, a new basketball hoop going up, and several other projects take shape. What we are looking forward to this fall:

PTO meeting - Wed., Oct. 12 Movie Night - Fri., Oct. 21 Assembly - Fri., Oct. 28 Fall Fun Run called the Jack-O-

Lantern Jog - Mon., Oct. 31 (The Jack-O-lantern Jog is our fall fund-raiser promoting healthy behavior while keeping 100% of the profit for Sterling Elem. and our kids)

Submitted by Stacy Nunn, President

EYLER PTO The Eyler PTO kicked off the 2011-2012 school year at Open House on September 8, 2011. With new officers President Jill Gifford (former secretary), Vice President Robyn Pitock, Treasurer Jessica Kull, and Secretary Michelle McCoy, the PTO was ready to begin a great school year. We introduced new Airport Spirit Wear during Open House and held our first meeting immediately following. We had a great turn out and many parents signed up to volunteer for future PTO activities.

The fall calendar is quickly filling up at Eyler. First up was Spirit Week to celebrate Airport’s Homecoming that was held on September 23rd. The kids had a great time mix matching their clothes, wearing animal prints, being a “twin”, wearing pajamas to school, and of course wearing their blue and gold! Once again Eyler’s PTO walked in the Homecoming Parade. We were so proud of all our students and parents who came out to show their support. The children enjoyed being involved in the parade and throwing candy into the crowd. Go Jets!!

The fall Fundraiser will kick off in October this year. We will once again be selling products from the Frankenmuth Company. Please help support the PTO by purchasing from our Fundraiser. The money we raise from this allows the Eyler student’s to participate in numerous fun activities and assemblies. The 2nd annual Eyler Trunk or Treat will take place on Thursday October 27th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Eyler families are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and come and trick or treat with the Eyler PTO and Staff.

This year the PTO will be hosting three book fairs. The money raised from book fairs help teachers build their classroom libraries. Our first book fair will be the week of November 2nd. The book fair will be open during school hours for students to shop and again after school for parents to stop by. Please come and check out all of the great offerings at the book fair.

This year the PTO, with the help of teacher Gina Russell, will be hosting Movie Nights. Our first Movie Night will be held on November 18th. We are looking forward to a fun night with students and their families.

Please make sure to go through your child’s Friday folder every week. The PTO is always looking for volunteers to help in the many activities we do for the students. We encourage you to come to the PTO meetings. They are held the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. Future meetings: Oct. 4, Nov. 8, and Dec. 6. We are looking forward to an exciting 2011-2012 school year! Submitted by Michelle McCoy, Secretary

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Sterling Staff serving pizza at Open House.

Bingo Night Wed., Nov. 2

Nov. PTO meeting is moved from the 9th to the 16th

Book Fair the week of Nov. 7-11

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AHS YEARBOOK STAFF IS HAVING THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES

Many of the yearbook staff members attended the Herff Jones FUNd’mentals camp at Michigan State University to further their education and start creating their 2012 yearbook. The six students that attended the camp worked diligently in their classes including, Yearbook 101, Complete Yearbook, and Photography where they were taught the guidelines and rules to produce another great book. This year’s theme for the yearbook is The Time of Our Lives. This theme was taken from an end of the year exam in the 2011 class by a returning staff member, Junior Savannah Joslin. The theme is meant to be bold with a little touch of elegance and the staff members look forward to expanding their theme throughout the book. While having a blast getting to know each other and making a mock-up of their new yearbook, this incredible staff along with their advisor, Mrs. Laurie Rousse, was given the Bronze Medal for their theme packet. Caitlin Taylor and Jon Kelly also won individual awards for their excellence. The Yearbook Staff is looking forward to a successful year, with Editors, Ian Holtz and Samantha Villarreal, and staff members including Seniors Shelby Angilley, Samantha Bromley, Brianna Joslin, and Jon Kelly; Juniors Savannah Joslin, Ian Leach, and Caitlin Taylor, Sophomores Bethany Corne, Emily Preadmore, Madison Tallerico, and Chloe Wickenheiser.

YEARBOOK INFORMATION: Yearbooks will be sold a little differently but much more conveniently this upcoming year. They will be sold for $60.00. Year-books will only be sold at school during Parent-Teacher Conferences and the week of conferences. During those times cash, checks, and credit will be accepted. After the week of parent-teacher conferences the yearbook price will increase to $65.00 and will only be available to purchase online until the December holiday break. There will only be a few extra yearbooks ordered, so to ensure you get a book you must order early. Those extra books will be sold as

cash and carry for $75.00.

Yearbooks will be sold online September thru December – prices starting at $60, but will increase after the week following Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you do not have a computer feel free to come to the school library and order there. Information will be provided at orientation and in the mail.

If you have any questions or would like to support the yearbook by buying a business ad please contact Laurie Rousse at lrousse@airport.k12.mi.us.

THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR BRINGS EXCITING HAPPENINGS TO WAGAR All Wagar students were given a school planner at the beginning of the school year. The planner has the school code of conduct, daily planning guide to help students stay on top of their studies, important facts and formulas for different subjects, and other sections that just make students’ lives a little better.

The 8th grade students had their scavenger hunt on Oct. 6th and 7th. This activity is a team building activity . Kevin Hileman, Wagar Counselor, organizes this with the help of the 8th grade staff. This activity took place outdoors.

The National Honor Society is once again collecting pop can tops to benefit Ronald McDonald House, Box tops for Education, and Campbell soup labels.

The Wagar Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country teams are off to a great start. Wagar will once again be competing in the County-Wide Quiz Bowl for grades 7th and 8th. We will also be conducting a Spelling Bee in which our winners will compete with the rest of the county schools. Information on these competitions will come available soon.

VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULES Cross Country Sat 10/01/2011 Carlson Invitational Home TBA Tues 10/04/2011 Huron League #2 Home 4:00 p.m. Sat 10/08/2011 Portage Invitational Home TBA Sat 10/15/2011 Monroe Invitational Home TBA Thurs 10/20/2011 League Meet Home 4:00 p.m. Sat 10/22/2011 Mark of Excellence Home 10:00 a.m. Sat 10/29/2011 MHSAA Regionals Home TBA Sat 11/05/2011 MHSAA State Home TBA Football Fri 10/07/2011 Jefferson Home 7:00 p.m. Fri 10/14/2011 Milan Away 7:00 p.m. Fri 10/21/2011 Tecumseh Away 7:00 p.m. Boy’s Soccer Mon 10/03/2011 Milan High School Home 4:30 p.m. Wed 10/05/2011 Grosse Ile High School Away 4:30 p.m. Mon 10/10/2011 Jefferson High School Home 4:30 p.m. Wed 10/12/2011 Riverview High School Home 6:00 p.m. Boy’s Tennis Sat 10/01/2011 Honor & Glory Invit Away TBA Fri 10/07/2011 Regionals Away TBA Sat 10/08/2011 Regionals Away TBA Fri 10/14/2011 States Away TBA Volleyball Sat 10/01/2011 Harper Creek Away TBA Wed 10/05/2011 Jefferson High School Away 7:00 p.m. Sat 10/08/2011 Saline Tournament Away TBA Mon 10/10/2011 Riverview High School Home 7:00 p.m. Wed 10/12/2011 S.M.C.C. Home 7:00 p.m. Mon 10/17/2011 New Boston Huron Home 7:00 p.m. Wed 10/19/2011 Flat Rock High School Home 7:00 p.m. Wed 10/26/2011 Grosse Ile High School Away 5:30 p.m. Sat 10/29/2011 Bedford Tournament Away TBA

AIRPORT HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2011 SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Cross Country-Boys Domenic Dalzot 3.268

Cross Country-Girls Alex Belinky 3.991 Kelsey Lancina 3.981 Katie Griffith 3.231

Golf-Girls Molly Jennings 3.861 Lindsey Geiermann 3.842 Katie Pluff 3.768

Football Phil Doederlein 3.963 Jordan Eyler 3.398 Colton Adkins 3.268 Zach Baker 3.250 Brandon Lewis 3.037

Sideline Cheer Nicole Walls 3.527 Sam McMahon 3.398 Katherine DeSana 3.333

Tennis-Boys Russell Lawson 4.000 Andrew Baker 3.931 Michael Cadden 3.546 Cory Sprinkles 3.537

Volleyball Shelby Souva 3.917 Sarah Georgic 3.796 Abigail Crum 3.731 Sarah Buttignoli 3.370 Janelle Nagy 3.111

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For parents of high school seniors

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT 2011 This is an informational meeting about the

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form

Scholarship information will not be available at this time.

Thursday, November 17 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Airport High School Media Center

Nicole Boelk, from Baker College, will provide information to parents for filling out the FAFSA form.

What you can do with a pin number: Sign your FAFSA on the web electronically Review and correct answers on your electronic Student Aid Report (SAR) Print a copy of your promissory note Electronically sign loan promissory notes Reapply for student aid every year you are in school View information about federal loans and grants you have received

Complete the FASFA form between January 1, 2012 and March 1, 2012 (you may use last year’s taxes to estimate)

Monies are first come, first served!

Parents! Do this NOW! Get a FAFSA pin number

Go to www.pin.ed.gov

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION Airport’s Community Education offers three preschool sessions. Three day mornings, three day afternoons or two day mornings. Morning sessions are 8:30-11:00 a.m. and afternoon session is 12:30-3:00 p.m.

For registration, please call Kim Weeg at 654-4058 or e-mail at kweeg@airport.k12.mi.us.

Your child must be four years old by December 1, 2011. Preschool is housed at Eyler Elementary.

Preschoolers are shaking their containers to make butter.

NEWPORT BRANCH 8120 N. Dixie Hwy, Newport, MI 48166 Telephone: 734-586-2117 HOURS: Mon.2 p.m.-6 p.m. Thurs. 12- 8 p.m. Tues. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime offers stories, songs, movement activities, art experiences, and fun each week.

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB Tuesday, October 4, 6:30 p.m. Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen All meetings are open to all readers.

WAKE UP AND READ Saturdays, Oct. 8 and Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m. Join us for our teen book club. October’s featured book is The House of Scorpion by Nancy Farmer. November’s book is The Braid by Helen Foster.

TWEEN MONSTER MASH Friday, October 21, 8:00 p.m. Halloween party, costumes welcome. Ghost stories, games and crafts will be fea-tured.

JANET EVANOVICH’S BOOK LAUNCH PARTY Tuesday, November 22, 7:00 p.m. Explosive Eighteen. Games, characters, Stiva’s trivia, cookies and cheese doodles.

CARLETON BRANCH 1444 Kent Street, Carleton, MI 48117 Telephone: 743-654-2180

SMALL FRIES Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Small Fries is designed for children 1 month to 3 years. It consists of a short story, songs, playtime, and a simple art activity. Registration required.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. Intended for children ages 3 to 5 years. This program offers stories, songs, movement activities, art experiences, and fun each week.

FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. This story time is intended for families with children.

SAVVY COOK BOOKERS Fridays, Oct. 7 and Nov. 4 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Calling all cooks and readers. Join us at our Favorable Fantastic Fridays Cookbook Book Club.

FAMILY SCARECROW BUILDING Saturday, October 8, 10:00 a.m. Join us for some fall family fun. Design and build your family’s scarecrow. You bring the outfit for your scarecrow and we’ll supply the rest.

PUMPKIN CARVING AND HARVEST CRAFTS Saturday, October 22, 10:00 a.m. Bring your own pumpkin to carve. We’ll have crafts set up for after you decorate or carve your pumpkin at the library!

NORTH COUNTY BOOK CLUB Mondays, 7-8 p.m. October 24 Drawing in the Dust by Zoe Klein November 28 The Quickening Maze by Adam Foulds Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month in the Community Room. Guided discus-sion. Copies are available at the library. New members are always welcome.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Friday, October 28, 7:00 p.m. Disney’s irresistible talking puppies are back in an all-new movie that takes them far across town to a mysterious mansion where something very spooky is going on. With the help of some unexpected new friends including a friendly ghost, this exciting ad-venture is howling-good Buddy fun in Spooky Buddies. Feel free to bring pillows, blankets, and movie time snacks.

HOURS: Monday & Thursday 12 noon-8 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

SOUTH ROCKWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY 12776 Dixie Hwy, S. Rockwood, MI Telephone: 734-379-3333 HOURS: Monday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Friday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

MONROE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM ALL BRANCHES CLOSED ON COLUMBUS DAY—OCT. 10 VETERANS DAY—NOV. 11 THANKSGIVING—NOV. 24

Please register for events.

CAMP BOOK Wednesdays, October 5—November 16, 6:30 p.m. This lively interactive weekly event includes interactive stories, games and crafts. Participants will take an active role in themes that may include anything from science experiments, archi-tecture design, to virtual globetrotting. Appropriate for all elementary school age children. Registration required.

TIS THE SEASON TO BE CRAFTY Thurs. Oct. 6 & 20, Nov. 3 & 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Need to get ready for Christmas? Come join us! Please gather all unfinished and/or to do pro-jects; such as sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc. to be completed in time for Christmas. Bring your projects and supplies and work on them.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO SOUTH ROCKWOOD Wednesday, November 30 6:30 p.m. Crafts while you wait.

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NIEDERMEIER CENTER FOR EDUCATION History teacher, Adam Sakel, brought a hands-on experience to the study of history.

As part of Mr. Sakel’s Foundations Unit in US History, students are acting as the jury that has to decide the fate of British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre. Students have examined original trial documents, historic maps, and participated in a hands-on seminar in British infantry tactics. This case was the celebrity trial of its time and highlights America’s long tradition of basic rights and liberties. At the time of publication, the jury had yet to render its decision. Submitted by Supervisor Becky Huepenbecker

EQUESTRIAN TEAM WINS DISTRICT TITLE On September 25th, Airport’s Equestrian Team won the District Title for the second year in a row. Competing in Division C, against seven other teams, Airport’s team consisting of two sophomores, Darrien Young and Nicole Huntsman and Senior Samantha Bromley pulled ahead during the final meet to take first place from Grosse Ile with an incredible 110 points! To add to the excitement they were awarded the Sportsman-ship Trophy. This trophy is voted on by all 24 teams and awarded to the team demonstrating strong sportsmanship throughout the meets. The team competed at Regionals on September 30th at the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds. (At the time of publication, we do not know their standings.) Coached by Judi Pershing and Assistant Coach Ryan Ely, a past team member, the team hopes to make it all the way to States. Submitted by Coach Judi Pershing

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

October 4 Ritter Picture Day Eyler PTO 6:30 p.m. October 5 Ritter Dentist R Us Sterling Picture Day October 6 8th grade scavenger hunt Ritter PTO 6:30 p.m. Eyler Picture Day October 7 8th grade Scavenger Hunt October 10-19 MEAP October 11 Eyler Bank Day October 12 Ritter Bank Day Sterling PTO 6:30 p.m. October 21 Sterling Movie Night Eyler Popcorn Day October 24-28 5th grade camp October 25 Eyler Bank Day October 26 Ritter Bank Day October 27 Trunk of Treats at Eyler November 1 No School for Students Wagar Picture Re-Take November 2-4 Wagar Book Fair November 9 No School for Students November 10 No School for Students November 7-11 Ritter Book Fair November 9 Sterling PTO 6:30 p.m. November 15 Ritter Picture Re-Take November 16 Sterling PTO 6:30 p.m. November 23 Ritter Bank Day November 24 & 25 Thanksgiving Break

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NO SCHOOL Nov 1-County-Wide In-Service Day Nov 9 & 10-Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov 24 & 25-Thansgiving Break

Non-profit Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Carleton, Michigan Permit No. 12

Postal Customer

Airport Community Schools 11270 Grafton Road Carleton, MI 48117

Central Office Administrators

Superintendent John J Krimmel IV 734-654-2414 Director of Educational Services Leslie Varsogea 734-654-3003 Chief Financial Officer Brenda Pyle 734-654-3420

Director of Transportation and Facilities Dan Fahnestock 734-654-3433 Director of Technology Mark J. Funchion 734-654-3000

Editors: Kim Weeg (654-4058) & Gayle Lambrix (654-2414)

BOYS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM SPAGHETTI

FUNDRAISER Sunday, October 16, 2011 4-7 p.m.

Carleton VFW Hall $8 per adult $6 per child under 10 Children 3 and under are free.

Take out dinners will be available.

AIRPORT BAND BOOSTERS

CRAFT SHOW November 5, 9-4 p.m. November 6, 11-4 p.m. Free Admission For more information call Kim Anteau at 734-770-3097

Neighborhood News

A 1982 Class Ring was found at Nike Park, please call 734-654-9412 for more details.

HAUNTED FOREST

COME TO THE STERLING WOODS, IF YOU DARE!

Weekends—$6.00 admission October 7 through October 29 Friday and Saturday evenings - 7:30-11:00 p.m.

For little goblins there will be a matinee on October 22, from 2:00-6:00 p.m.—$5.00 admission for matinee.

Sponsored by Airport Band Boosters

50TH CLASS REUNION AHS class of 1962

Saturday, August 18, 2012 We are trying to locate: Deborah Allen, Jessie Blancarte, Carolyn "Sue" (Dumont) Coulter, Leonia "Ann" (Thompson) Hairstow, Janet (Clark) Hoffman, Harry Laura, Helen Warren and Arnold Yoas. For more information or if you would like to help, please call Irene (Poller) Kecskes 419-309-0394 or Joe/Ruth (Doede) Kuderik 734-587-3158.

AIRPORT GIRLS BASKETBALL

The Varsity team will be hosting its 2nd annual Alumni White Out Night on Dec 20 vs Riverview. Check www.acspublic.com for details or e-mail argrant@wccnet.edu.