AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT

AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

www.acspublic.com August/September 2011

Kindergarten and Young Five’s Kindergarten Orientation

Tuesday, September 6

On this first day of school, kindergarten students do not ride the bus. Parents and Kindergarten students attend orientation this day.

Time: 9:30 am, last name begins with A-L Time: 1:15 pm, last name begins with M-Z

SOARING ABOVE AND BEYOND AT AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

SCHOOL BEGINS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

High School Orientation August 24 8 am - 5 pm Last Name A - L August 25 8 am - 5 pm Last Name M - Z August 26 Opening Ceremonies for Football Stadium at 7 pm at orientation room #12 will be your first stop, ID pictures will be taken. You will then turn registration papers to the office, receive schedule, receive locker numbers and combinations and be able to pay class dues.

Wagar Schedule Pick Up 6 grade Tuesday August 23 12-7 pm 7 & 8 grade Wednesday August 24 12-7 pm All grades Thursday August 25 8 am-2 pm Students must have a physical on file before participating in any sport, practices or games. School Pictures will be taken September 13 Remember to call in school absences whenever your student is absent for any reason. You may leave a message 24 hrs. per day at 734-654-6205.

Eyler Elementary Open House September 8 6-7 pm The school day begins at 8:30 am, dismissal at 3:21 pm.

Ritter Elementary Open House August 31 6-7:30 pm The school day begins at 8:30 am, dismissal at 3:21 pm.

Sterling Elementary Open House September 8 5:30-7:30 pm The school day begins at 8:45 am, dismissal at 3:36 pm.

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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

August 8—Room 39 Airport High School

and August 22 Sept. 12 and 26 Wagar Middle

School Media Center

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to

attend.

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

JOHN KRIMMEL

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE… The start of a new school year is always fun. The excitement of new and different things can be a little unnerving, but just about everyone involved with school is anxious to start a new year. Students have a new schedule or class, teachers have a fresh, clean room, and offices are set and organized for a productive year. This is especially true at Airport in 2011. As we start this school year we have many new construction projects that have been completed or are in progress. We have a new elementary principal at Sterling, a new Alternative Education Supervisor, and a new assistant principal at Wagar Middle School, a revamped technol-ogy department, and a fresh, new website, that will be operational at the start of school. Our new football lights will provide us with many years of fun Friday nights. The start of a school year not only is fun, but is also a critical time for every student.

Below are some important thoughts as our school year begins, please talk about them with your child, these can be factors in the success of your student:

1. Each student walks into their school building with a clean slate. Grades and behavior have not been established and the chance to have a successful school year is literally right in front of each boy and girl.

2. Establish good habits early, not bad ones. Completing homework and keeping up with assignments is never as easy as it is at the start of a school year. Establishing a respectful attitude toward the adults in the school building as well as the students that walk the halls each day. Stay away from bad habits, they develop quickly. Come to school every day. School is the place to be. Learning can only happen when you are here and trying. Bad attendance is a bad habit and it is against the law!

3. Accept everyone. Each child and adult is unique. Accept people for who they are. You do not have to agree or like actions of others, but coexist with them in peace.

4. Get involved. Students get involved with an extra-curricular activity, a club, or volunteer program. Parents join the PTO or volunteer in the classroom. We want you to be involved with your child’s

education in any way possible. 5. Be proud to be a Jet. So many students and staff members value the education and social setting that Airport has to offer. We have great tradition here at Airport and we have a very bright future. Speak highly of our school, staff, students, and community. It is a great place to learn.

Abraham Lincoln said a long time ago, “That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.” At Airport everyone can learn and everyone can succeed. The development of some good habits and getting off to a great start will greatly increase the chances of success.

KRISTA BREE Sterling Elementary would like to welcome Krista Bree as the new Principal. Ms. Bree has been in education for the past 18 years. She was a middle school and high school math teacher for eight years. She has worked in Killee TX, Owosso MI and at Boysville in Monroe. She has been with Airport Schools for ten years and is beginning her eleventh year. She was a Wagar Middle School counselor for eight years, also acting principal at Eyler Elementary School in 2010 for a brief time, then Assistant Principal at the middle school last year. She has one daughter, Anna, who will be a freshman at Northern Michigan University in the fall. Ms. Bree attended Adrian College, Siena Heights University, and Eastern University. She is very excited about starting the 2011-2012 school year at Sterling.

SHELIA PLUFF Wagar Middle School would like to welcome Shelia Pluff as the new Assistant Principal. Ms. Pluff graduated from Airport High School. She received her Bachelors, Masters and Post Masters, Administrative Certificate from Eastern Michigan University. She has one son, Tyler who is a 2010 graduate of AHS, he attends Monroe County Community College and one daughter, Katie, who is a senior at AHS. Ms. Pluff taught at Airport High School for 23 years, she is excited to be at Wagar as the Assistant Principal. Ms. Pluff is also an active in Athletic Boosters and also an active community member.

BECKY HUEPENBECKER Niedermeier Center for Education would like to welcome Mrs. Huepenbecker. She is a retired teacher from Woodhaven-Brownstown Schools. Mrs. Huepenbecker earned her Bachelors and Masters degree from Eastern Michigan University. As a lifelong resident of Monroe County, she is very excited to get started at Airport Community Schools and Niedermeier Center of Education.

AIRPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS’ VISION STATEMENT

The vision of Airport Community Schools is to create an environment where students, teachers, and parents anticipate high academic achievement. Educational opportunities are rigorous and meet the needs of all students. Instructional resources and technology are relevant, accessible to all students, and integrated into the learning environment.

Teachers and staff are passionate, engaging, and innovative mentors. Parents are actively involved in the education of their children. All are respected and appreciated. An open and ongoing dialogue exists between administration, teachers, parents, community, and students. The community promotes and values the school district’s success.

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CLIP & SAVE DISTRICT PHONE NUMBERS

Superintendent Phone: 654-2414 Fax: 654-4014

Airport High School Phone: 654-6208 Fax: 654-8730

Athletic Department-High School Phone: 654-4077 Fax: 654-4078

Business Office Phone: 654-3420 Fax: 654-3424

Community Ed/Communications Phone: 654-4058 Fax: 654-3424

Data Management Phone: 654-4027 Fax: 654-3424

Educational Services Phone: 654-3003 Fax: 654-3424

Eyler Elementary Phone: 654-2121 Fax: 654-9535

Niedermeier Center for Education Phone: 654-8694

Ritter Elementary Phone: 379-5335 Fax: 379-0701

Sterling Elementary Phone: 654-6846 Fax: 654-9480

Technology Phone: 654-3000 Fax: 654-3001

Transportation/Facilities Phone: 654-3433 Fax: 654-3005

Wagar Middle School Phone: 654-6205 Fax: 654-0057

AIRPORT SCHOOLS TAKES ADVANTAGE OF FEDERAL PROGRAM

TO SAVE TAXPAYERS’ DOLLARS On Monday, July 11, 2011, the Board of Education of Airport Community Schools approved a $1,875,000 private placement financing with Monroe Bank and Trust as part of the School District’s voter approved $11,515,000 capital improvement plan. The financing will be accomplished through the use of Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCBs), which are special low cost federal bonds authorized under the America Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The QSCB program allows the School District to issue debt at taxable interest rates, and then receive semi-annual subsidies from the federal government in an amount equal to the federal tax credit rate on the bonds. While Monroe Bank & Trust will receive a net interest rate on the bonds of 4.913%, after the receipt of the federal subsidies, the substantially reduced interest rate charged to Airport Schools is 0.014%.

The issuance of the QSCBs saved the School District’s tax payers approximately $1,270,000 over the life of the bonds as compared to traditional tax-exempt financing. Of this savings, approximately $120,000 can be attributed to the School District ability to privately place this financing with Monroe Bank and Trust.

The School District plans to issue the remaining balance of the voter approved capital improvement bonds as traditional tax exempt obligations in the fall of 2011. For additional information with regard to the School District’s capital improvement pro-jects plan, please visit the School District’s website: acspublic.com under “Current Bond Issue”.

For more information you may contact: Brenda Pyle at 734-654-3420 or e-mail bpyle@airport.k12.mi.us.  

Renovations at Wagar are going smoothly. The boiler system was replaced and the electrical system was upgraded during the summer. These are just a few projects that were completed during the summer. Passing the Bond Issue in February made these projects possible. For more information visit our web-site at www.acspublic.com or call Mr. Krimmel at 734-654-2414.

WAGAR RENOVATIONS

JETS SOAR HIGHER

Featured are some of the exhibits by Airport High School students that were displayed at the Little Red School House at the Monroe County Fair.

Submitted by Katie Moschetti, Art Teacher

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NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION Parents can register students at the following locations: Grade Registration Location K – 5 Transportation Department located behind Airport HS 7 am – 4 pm, weekdays Questions, please call (734) 654-3433

6 – 8 Wagar Middle School Office 8 am – 2 pm, weekdays Questions, please call (734) 654-6205

9 – 12 Airport High School Office 8 am – 2 pm, weekdays Questions, please call (734) 654-6208

Registration materials can be found on the web at www.acspublic.com. Select “Services and Departments” “K-12 Registration”.

PRESCHOOL STARTS UP BRIGHT REGISTRATION FALL 2011 SIGN-UP Community Education offers three preschool sessions. Three day morn-ings, three day afternoons or two day mornings. Morning sessions are 8:30-11:00 am, afternoon session is 12:30-3:00 pm.

For registration, please call Kim Weeg at 654-4058. Your child must be four years old by December 1, 2011.

What we do in Preschool:

Circle Time is a group gathering during which we share ideas, plans, and observations. Gross-Motor activities give children the opportunity to use their muscles as well as their imaginations. Art activities help youngsters creatively express their thoughts and feelings. Dramatic Play activities-help children express themselves, practice life skills and increase self-esteem. Music activities promote youngsters’ listening skills, and social skills. Sand and Water activities allow youngsters to experiment with textures and the properties of different substances. Block play gives children experience with many different concepts such as shape and size discrimination, number

skills, balance, and much more. Story Time is designed to help youngsters develop an appreciation and enjoyment of literature.

OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, August 24th, 5:30—7:30 pm

Eyler Elementary

Come visit our room, talk to the staff, and register your child.

Cheryl Burke

Program Coordinator cburke@airport.k12.mi.us

654-4123 654-2121

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS CHILD CARE 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Eyler Elementary 1335 Carleton-Rockwood Rd. Carleton, MI 48117

Licensed Care Available: Before School/After School Before and after ACS

Preschool Program and on other days.

Open on all ACS profes-sional development days

After school snack provided A healthy, comfortable, and

secure environment where children can learn, play and relax.

A place to promote intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth.

Transportation to and from all elementary buildings provided by Airport Community Schools.

- FREE PRESCHOOL - Now offering FREE Airport Community Education Preschool for any child who attends Bright Beginnings Child Care 7 or more hours per day, 5 days a week.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS RUNS AHS/WMS 01: Begin picking up on Stumpmier Rd (6:24), right on N Monroe St, west side only, turn left on Nadeau, right on Comboni Way, right on Hurd, right on N Monroe, left on Heiss, right on Telegraph, left on S Stony Creek (6:37), left on Michele, right on Caroline, no pick ups. Left on S Stony Creek, right on Exeter (6:51), right on W Labo, right on Maxwell, turn around, right on W Labo, left on Woodslee Dr, turn around, left on W Labo, left on Grafton (7:06), end pick ups at Earle Dr. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 03: Begin picking up on Exeter, north of Nolan (6:19), left on Carleton West, left on Fay, left on Finzel, right on Fay, left on Watson extension, left on Watson, right on Finzel, right on Scofield Carleton, (6:32), right on Martinsville, right on Watson, left on Watson extension, right on Fay, right on Finzel, left on Scofield (6:43), right on Exeter, left on Scofield Carleton, left on Maxwell (6:52), right on Center, pick up at Porter, right on Harris, pick up at Ann, right on Ann, right on Maxwell, right on Ash, pick up near Porter, at Horan, at Matthews (7:02), at Pine, and at Spicer. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 10: Begin picking up at Newport Farms (check card for assignments), at Falling Leaf & W Timberview (6:48), at Margie Way & Zack Ridge, at Greentree & Crestview, and at E Timberview & Greentree (6:55), exit park. BUS 10 WILL BE THE VOCATIONAL BUS.

AHS/WMS 11: Begin picking up on Armstrong, south of Sigler (6:06), right on Brandon, right on E Labo, right on Chinavare (6:16), right on US Turnpike, right on Dixie, right on E Sigler, left on Wassanova, left on S Huron River Dr (6:30), left on Washington, stop at First (6:41), left on Chester, pick up at Haggerman, left on Haggerman, left on S Huron River Dr, left on Dixie Hwy, right on E Sigler, right on Armstrong (6:53), left on Ready, pick up to Grafton. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 12: Begin picking up on N Stony Creek, south of Newport Rd. (6:55), right on Grafton to Kimberly Estates, pick up at the park on Yorkshire (6:59), then at Huntington & Ross, then at the mailboxes at Lauren & Huntington, exit Kimberly Estates, right on Grafton, pick up east side only to Labo. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 20: Begin picking up on E Newport, south side only, east of Canterberry (6:34), left on Brandon, right on E Newport, enter Newport Creek subdivision. Pick up at Loggers Run & Rock Harbor (6:42), Stone Post & Newport Creek, Stone Post & Lantern Way, Lantern Way & Crooked Creek, Rockhill Lane & Stonewood Court, and both Mikado & Railwood stops. Left on Drew (6:51), no pick ups, right on Swan Creek, left on E Newport Rd, left on Park, right on Parkridge Circle W, exit to left on E Newport, pick up to I-275.

AHS/WMS 25: Begin picking up on S Stony Creek, east of Sumpter (6:13), left on Sumpter Rd extension, left on Sumpter Rd, turn around, left on S Stony Creek, left on Doty, right on Scofield (6:22), right on Bitz, right on Geirman, left on Doty, left on S Stony Creek (6:31), right on Timbers, pick up to Hivon, turn around, left on Stout, left on James, right on Fay, right on Sumpter (6:43), left on Scofield-Carleton, right on Martinsville, right on O’Hara (6:51), turn around, pick up on O’Hara to Exeter, left on Exeter, right on W Sigler. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 31: Begin picking up on Arkona, west of Sumpter Rd (6:19), left on Elwell, left on Executive Dr, turn around, left on Elwell, continue on to Capernall, left on Colf (6:28), left on Sumpter, left on W Newburg, right on Capernall (6:36), right on Oakville Waltz, right on Sumpter, left on W Newburg, end stops at Martinsville. Right on Martinsville, left on Colf, begin picking up on Colf to Carleton West, right on Carleton West, (6:51), right on Exeter, left on Carleton West, straight on to Burns (6:59), begin picking up, left on W Sigler, pick up to Grafton. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 32: Begin picking up on Dauncy (6:27), left on Armstrong, right on S Huron River Dr, right on Brandon, left on Carleton Rockwood, pick up at Village Place Apts. (6:35), left on S Huron River Dr, right on Park Blvd, pick up at Margaret, right on Margaret, right on Gildersleeve, right on S Huron River Dr, left on Armstrong, pick up to right on Carleton Rockwood, right on Joseph Dr (6:51), turn around, right on Carleton Rockwood, right on Rosedale, pick up mid-block, right on Buckingham, pick up at Parkway, right on Parkway (6:58), right on Carleton Rockwood, continue picking up to Grafton, left on Grafton, right on Monroe St., left on Spicer (7:11), left on Center, right on Grafton(7:15). No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 33: Begin picking up on Steffas, north of Scofield (6:19), left on Zink, right on Exeter, left on Tobin, left on S. Stoney Creek, left on Corkins, right on Exeter, left S Stony Creek (6:34), continue picking up, right on Finzel, right on Nolan, right on Exeter (6:43), left on W Labo, no stops, left on Burns, begin picking up, right on W Sigler, no stops, right on Maxwell, begin picking up, left on W. Labo. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 43: Begin picking up on Fawnwood (6:21), right on E Labo, right on Lazy Oak, right on Pine Knob, pick up at Oak Trail, turn around, left on Lazy Oak Dr, left on E Labo, right on Calkins, right on E Sigler, left on Celia, right on Indian Trail, right on Telegraph (6:32), pick up west side only, left on E Labo, t turn around at road closure, then begin picking up, right on Telegraph to Flat Rock Village, pick up at the wash house (6:45), Kevin & Ash, Kevin & Third, and Third & Second, exit park. Right on Telegraph, no pick ups, left on Ready, left on Calkins, begin picking up (6:58), right on Indian Trail, continue on E Sigler, right on Grafton to school.

AHS/WMS 44: Begin picking up on Briar Hill (6:23). Right on Carter, turn around, right on Briar Hill, right on Will Carleton, no pick ups, right on Port Creek, begin picking up (6:31), left on E Newburg, turn around near Speedway, left on Crooked Creek, left on E Newburg, left on Grafton (6:48), right on Ash, pick up at Beaver, left on Spicer, left on Monroe St, pick up at Beaver (6:57), right on Grafton, pick up to school.

AHS/WMS 45: Begin picking up on W Newburg, west of Burns (6:21), right on Exeter, continue to Oakville Waltz, right on Maxwell (6:27), right on W Newburg, left on Burns, continue onto Carleton West, left on Maxwell, right on W Newburg (6:42), left on Kenneth, turn around, left on W Newburg, right on Grafton, right on Monroe St, left on Matthews, right on Pinecrest, right on Hannah, left on Red Cedar, left on Spencer, pick up mid-block (6:55), left on Cedarcrest, left on Hannah, pick up mid-block, right on Pinecrest, pick up at Matthews, right on Matthews. Enter Yorkshire Mobile Home Park (check card for assignments), pick up behind clubhouse York & Bedford (6:59), exit park. Left on Monroe St, left on Maxwell, pick up between Carleton Scofield and Sigler. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 46: Begin picking up on Grafton, north of Newburg (6:22), right on Will Carleton, right on Telegraph, no pick ups, right on Carleton Rockwood, left on Don Allen (6:40), right on Thorne, left on Woodside, turn around, right on Thorne, left on Don Allen, left on Carleton Rockwood, left on Grafton, right on Monroe St, left on Jones. Enter Carleton Mobile Home Park, pick up at the clubhouse (6:58), left on Jones, left on Ford, right on Grafton, pick up to school.

AHS/WMS 47: Begin picking up on Sumpter, south of Colf (6:15), right on Hivon, no pick ups, left on Capernall, begin picking up, left on Stout, right on James, pick up at Stout & James (6:23), left on Stout, left on Sumpter, left on Hivon (6:27), right on Capernall, right on Colf, left on Martinsville (6:38), right on W Newburg, no stops. Right on Exeter, begin picking up, left on Carleton West, right on Maxwell, left on Monroe St, pick up at Harris (6:54), right on Matthews, enter Yorkshire Mobile Home Park, (check card for assignments) pick up at the clubhouse, exit park, right on Monroe St, pick up at Meigs, right on Grafton. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 49: Begin picking up on Oakville Waltz, west of Exeter (6:10), right on Martinsville, right on Arkona, turn around, right on Martinsville, right on Wil-low (6:23), left on Haggerty, left on Wear, left on Martinsville, right on Willow, left on Sumpter exension (6:32), left on Sumpter, left on Oakville Waltz, right on Carleton West, pick up to Maxwell. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 50: Begin picking up in Elizabeth Woods (check card for assignments) at Aspen & Anthony (6:46), exit park. Enter Newport Farms (check card for assignments), pick up a E Timberview & Greentree (6:51), and at Green Meadow & E Timberview, exit park. Right on E Newport, right on Grafton (7:01). Pick up to just north of Labo Rd.

AHS/WMS 51: Begin picking up on Creek (6:30), right on Telegraph, left on E Creek, pick up, turn around, right on Telegraph, right on Ready (6:36), left on Berlin, left on Carleton Rockwood, no pick ups. Left on Telegraph, right on Ready (6:45), begin picking up, right on Sweitzer, left on Carleton Rockwood, no pick ups, left on Fessner (6:58), pick up to school.

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AHS/WMS 52: Begin picking up on N Stony Creek, east of Telegraph (6:33), right on War, straight onto Comboni Way, left on Hurd, left on Vivian, left on Nadeau, right on War, left on S Stony Creek, right on Telegraph, pick up east side only. Enter Frenchtown Villa (check card for assignments), pick up at Henry & Mimi (6:57), Henri & Laverne, Henri & Killy, and Renee & Paree, exit park, right on Telegraph. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 53: Begin picking up in Elizabeth Woods (check card for assignments) at Magnolia & Michael (6:50), at the mailboxes on Stephanie, and at Oak & Joshua, exit park. Right on War, left on E Newport, right on Telegraph, left on E Labo, pick up to Grafton. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 54: Begin picking up in Newport Farms (check card for assignments) at Basket Branch & Feather Hollow (6:54), at Post Branch & Water Ridge, and at Water Ridge & Rock Ridge. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 55: Begin picking up on Swan Creek, south of Sigler (6:14). Right on E Labo for pick up, turn around, right on Swan Creek, left on Brandon (6:20), right on E Newport, no pick ups, right on Drew, right on Swan Creek, pick up at Juniper (6:30), left on E Newport, enter Newport Estates subdivision, pick up at Susan Circle & Maple Ridge (6:37), then at Maple Ridge & Apple Cider Lane, exit. Enter Newport Woods subdivision, pick up on Birchwood, then Birchwood & Joann, right on Joann, left on E Newport, pick up in Newport Woods Apartments (6:43). No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 56: Begin picking up on Buhl, west of War Rd (6:44), continue past Mentel, turn around, left on Mentel, no pick ups, right on Post, right on War, begin picking up (6:54), left into Frenchtown Villa (check card for assignments), pick up at empty lot on Mimi near Paree (7:00), and then at Paree & Laverne. No More Stops.

AHS/WMS 57: Begin picking up on Brandon, north of E Sigler (6:08), left on E. Sigler, no pickups, right on Dixie Hwy, left on E Labo, left on Haggerman, begin picking up. Right on S Huron River (6:21), right on Ready, right on Dixie Hwy, begin pickups. Left on S Huron River Dr, right on Race St, pick up mid-block, right on Custer, no pickups, left on Strong (6:36), begin picking up, then pick up at Adams, left on Adams, pick up mid-block, left on Beaubien, pick up at Edward, left on Custer, left on State Park, pick up at Edward, exit sub. Cross over to Carleton Rockwood, left on Telegraph, pick up to Creek Rd, west side only. Right on Sigler, pick up to Celia. No More Stops.

ELEMENTARY BUS RUNS ELEM 01: Begin picking up on Calkins Rd, north of E Labo (7:31). Left on E Labo, no stops, right on Telegraph, left on E Newport, enter Newport Woods subdi-vision, pick up on Joann and then on Birchwood (7:42). Enter Newport Estates subdivision, pick up at Maple Ridge & Susan Circle, then at Maple Ridge & Apple Cider Lane, exit. Right on E Newport, left on Canterberry Lane, pick up at Canterberry & Elmwood (7:48), left on E Newport, right into Newport Farms, pick up at W Timberview & Falling Leaf, then at Rock Ridge & Water Ridge, Basket Branch & Iron Ridge (7:54), E Timberview parking lot, and Greentree & E Timberview, exit park. Right on E Newport, no stops, right on Telegraph, right on E Creek for pick up (8:09), turn around, right on Telegraph, left on Ready, right on Sweitzer. Continue to Eyler and then Sterling.

ELEM 03: Begin picking up on Watson, west of Finzel (7:23), left on Martinsville, right on Scofield Carleton, right on Sumpter, left on Fay (7:33), left on James, left on Stout, right on Sumpter, left on Scofield Carleton, straight onto Nolan, left on Exeter (7:48), right on Scofield Carleton, no pick ups, left on Maxwell, pick up at Maxwell & Monroe St, right on Monroe St, pick up at Horan (7:57), turn right on Matthews, right on Pinecrest, left on Hannah, pick up mid-block, right on Ce-darcrest, right on Spencer, pick up mid-block, right on Red Cedar, right on Hannah, left on Cedarcrest, pick up at Matthews, turn around, right on Hannah, right on Pinecrest, left on Matthews, right on Monroe St, pick up between Spicer & Beaver (8:07). Continue to Eyler and Sterling.

ELEM 11: Begin picking up on Center (7:22), right on Spicer, no pick ups, right on Monroe St, left on Grafton, right on Will Carleton, begin picking up (7:37). Right on Telegraph, left on S Huron River Dr, pick up at Meadowbrook. Right on Armstrong, right on Dauncy (7:42), left on Telegraph, left on Carleton Rock-wood, left on Armstrong (7:52), right on S Huron River Dr, left on Park, pick up at Margaret, right on Margaret, left on Gildersleeve, pick up at Edward, right on Edward, pick up at Beaubien, left on Beaubien, right on Adams, pick up at State Park (8:03), right on Strong, right on Edward, left on State Park, pick up at Custer, left on Custer, pick up at High, right on Strong, right on Carleton Rockwood, right on S Huron River Dr, begin pickups (8:12). Left on Brandon, right on Carleton Rockwood Rd. Drop students at Ritter and then go to Eyler.

ELEM 12: Begin picking up in Kimberly Estates (check card for assignments) at Lauren & Huntington (7:16), at the park on Yorkshire, and at Huntington & Ross, exit park. Left on Telegraph, right on E Newport, right on War to Elizabeth Woods, pick up at Aspen & Anthony (7:26), Michael & Magnolia, and Daniel & Oak, exit park. Right on War, left on E Newport, right on Telegraph, right on E Labo, begin picking up, left on Gubbini (7:38), turn around, left on E Labo, right on Telegraph, left on Indian Trail (7:46), left on Celia, left on E Sigler, right on Telegraph. Right on E Labo, left on Lonesome Oak, right on Lazy Oak, pick up at Pine Knob, left on E Labo, left on Fawnwood (8:01), exit to left on E Labo, right on Otter, left on Sigler, right on Grafton, right on Ready, left on Calkins (8:14), right on Carleton Rockwood. Continue to Eyler and Sterling. This bus will bring Bright Beginnings students from Eyler to Sterling.

ELEM 20: (Ritter Students only) Begin picking up on Swan Creek (7:34), right on E Newport, pick up at Newport Woods Apartments, exit. Enter Newport Woods subdivision and pick up on Birchwood and then on Joanne (7:43), exit. Right on E Newport to Newport Park, pick up on Parkridge Circle W. Exit to right on E Newport, right on Swan Creek, left on Brandon (7:50), right on E Newport, enter Newport Creek subdivision (check card for assignments), pick up at both Mikado & Railwood stops. Exit to right on Drew, right on E Newport, left on Dixie Hwy, left on Ready, right on Armstrong, right on Carleton Rockwood, pick up to Ritter.

ELEM 25: (St. Pat’s transfer bus) Begin picking up on Monroe St (7:22), right on Harris, left on Ash, left on Maxwell, right on W Sigler, left on Exeter to St. Patrick School (7:37). Left on W Labo, left on Exeter, left on S Stony Creek, right on Michele (7:46), right on Caroline, right on S Stony Creek, right on Telegraph, right on Stumpmier, left on Heiss, left on Telegraph, right on Stumpmier extension, right on N Monroe (8:02), pick up at Monroe Gardens. Left on Nadeau, right on Comboni Way, right on Hurd, pick up at St. Pierre. Go to Kimberly Estates (check card for assignments) and pick up at Huntington & Lauren (8:15), at the park on Yorkshire, and at Huntington & Ross. Take students to Sterling.

ELEM 32: (Ritter Students only) Begin picking up on Swan Creek (7:34), left on Drew, right on E Newport, enter Newport Creek subdivision (check card for as-signments), pick up at Rock Harbor & Loggers Run (7:39), Newport Creek & Stone Post, at Stone Post & Lantern Way, at Crooked Creek Lane & Lantern Way, and at Rockhill Lane & Stonewood Court, exit sub. Right on E Newport, right on Brandon, left on E Labo, turn around, pick up to Haggerman, left on Haggerman, left on S Huron River Dr, left on Brandon, no pick ups, left on Carleton Rockwood, pick up at Village Place Apts., left on S Huron River Dr, left on Brandon for pick up, right on Carleton Rockwood. Take students to Ritter.

ELEM 43: Begin picking up on W Newburg, east of Sumpter (7:32), right on Capernall, right on Oakville Waltz, left on Sumpter, left on Arkona, left on Elwell, left on Oakville Waltz (7:44), right on Sumpter, left on Colf, left on Martinsville, right on W Newburg, right on Carleton West, continue straight on to Ash, pick up at Ash & Porter,(8:09), Ash & Mathews, Ash & Spicer, and at Ash & Beaver, left on Grafton. Take students to Eyler. Pick up on Grafton, near Fessner (8:31) on the way to Sterling.

ELEM 44: Begin picking up on Grafton, north of Newburg (7:17), right on Will Carleton Rd, right on Romine, right on E Newburg, left on Crooked Creek Lane, right on E Newburg, left on Briar Hill, right on Carter, pick up at Anabell (7:35), turn around, right on Briar Hill, right on Will Carleton, right on Port Creek, right on E Newburg, left on Briar Hill, left on Carleton Rockwood, left on Parkway, pick up at Parkway & Buckingham, left on Buckingham (7:54), left on Rosedale, pick up near Buckingham and near Carleton Rockwood, left on Carleton Rockwood, right on Don Allen, left on Thorne, right on Telegraph, to Flat Rock Village (8:01), pick up at the wash-house at Hudson, Kevin & Ash, and the mailboxes on Third & Second, exit park. Right on Telegraph, left on Creek, left on Ready, left on Sweitzer (8:12), turn around, continue north on Sweitzer, pick up to Carleton Rockwood, left on Carleton Rockwood. No More Stops. Take students to Eyler and then to Ritter. This bus will take Bright Beginnings students from Eyler to Ritter.

ELEMENTARY BUS RUNS….. ELEM 45: Begin picking up on Hivon, west of Sumpter (7:33), right on Capernall, right on Colf, right on Sumpter, left on Fay, left on Martinsville, right on Colf (7:44), right on Carleton West, right on Maxwell, left on Monroe St, no pick ups. Right on Grafton, right on Center, begin picking up (8:01), right on Spicer, pick up mid-block, left on Kent, pick up at Hand, right on Jones, right on Monroe St, pick up near Meigs, right on Spicer, left on Kent, pick up near Beaver, left on Beaver, right on Monroe, left on Grafton, right on Carleton Rockwood (8:11), continue pick ups. Drop students at Eyler and then at Sterling.

ELEM 46: Begin picking up on W Sigler (7:17), right on Burns, straight onto Carleton West, straight onto Burns, left on W Newburg (7:26), left on Exeter, left on Carleton West, right on Pine Ridge (7:32), turn around, right on Carleton West, left on Maxwell, right on W Newburg, left on Kenneth (7:45), turn around, left on W Newburg, right on Grafton, right on Monroe St, left on Jones, enter Carleton Crossing, pick up at Natures Way & Carleton Blvd. (7:58), exit. Go to Carleton Mobile Home Park (8:02), pick up at clubhouse on Willow & Hickory, (check card for assignments) exit park. Left on Jones, left on Ford, pick up to Grafton, left on Grafton, pick up at Indiana (8:07) and at Virginia, right on Carleton Rockwood. Drop students at Eyler. Right on Carleton Rockwood, left on Grafton, pick up to Fessner. Drop students at Sterling.

ELEM 47: (Sterling Students only) Begin picking up on Steffas (7:26), right on Scofield, right on Sumpter, turn around, right on Scofield, right on Bitz, right on Geirman, left on Doty (7:39), left on S Stony Creek, right on Timbers, turn around, left on S Stony Creek, left on Sumpter (7:51), right on O’Hara, right on Finzel, left on S Stony Creek, right on Exeter, left on Corkins (8:06), left on S Stony Creek, right on Exeter, right on W Labo (8:14), left on Woodslee, pick up to end, turn around, left on W Labo, left on Grafton, continue pick ups to Sterling.

ELEM 50: (Ritter Students only) Begin picking up on War, south of Buhl (7:18), right on S Stony Creek Rd, right on Telegraph to Kimberly Estates (check card for assignments). Pick up at Lauren & Huntington (7:28), at the park on Yorkshire, and at the clubhouse on Huntington & Ross, exit park. Enter Elizabeth Woods, pick up at the mailboxes on Stephanie (7:39), and then Oak & Joshua, exit park. Left on War, enter Frenchtown Villa (7:42), left on Mimi, pick up at empty lot, pick up at Mimi & Henri, at Henri & Laverne, at Henri & Killy, at the clubhouse on Renee & Paree, and then at Paree & Laverne, exit park. Left on War (7:51), left on E New-port, right on Telegraph, right on Ready (8:00), left on Berlin, no more stops, right on Carleton Rockwood. Drop students at Ritter.

ELEM 51: Begin picking up on Martinsville (7:31), right on Arkona for pick up, turn around, right on Martinsville, right on Wear, right on Haggerty, right on Wil-low (7:42), right on Elwell, right on Wear, right on Sumpter, left on Oakville Waltz (7:55), right on Exeter (8:03), left on W Newburg, no more stops. Drop students at Eyler and then at Sterling.

ELEM 52: Begin picking up on Exeter, north of W Labo (7:27), left on Nolan, left on Finzel, left on O’Hara, left on Exeter (7:40), right on W Sigler, right on Burns, left on W Labo, left on Maxwell, right on Ann, pick up at Harris (7:57), left on Harris, left on Center, right on Maxwell. No stops. Go to Yorkshire Mobile Home Park, pick up at York & Bedford (8:03), exit park, right on Monroe St. No more stops. Drop students at Eyler then at Sterling.

ELEM 53: Begin picking up at E Newport & Leveque (7:19), right on Swan Creek. No stops. Left on Brandon, right on E Newport, left into Newport Creek subdivi-sion (7:30), pick up at Loggers Run & Rock Harbor, Newport Creek & Stone Post, Stone Post & Lantern Way, Lantern Way & Crooked Creek, and both Mikado & Railwood stops. Left on Drew (7:39), right on Swan Creek, left on E Newport (7:42), left on War. Enter Frenchtown Villa, left on Mimi, pick up at empty lot, pick up at Mimi & Henri, at Henri & Laverne, at Henri & Renee, at the clubhouse on Renee & Paree, and then at Paree & Laverne (7:58), exit park. Drop students at Eyler. Right on Carleton Rockwood, left on Fessner (8:23), pick up along Fessner to Sterling.

ELEM 55: (Ritter Students only) Begin picking up in Newport Estates (check card for assignments) at Maple Ridge & Susan Circle (7:34), at Birch Pointe & Apple Cider Lane, then at Maple Ridge & Apple Cider Lane, exit park. Go to Newport Farms, pick up at Charter Oak & E Timberview (7:40), then on Water Ridge be-tween Rock Ridge & Zack Ridge, then on Zack Ridge mid-block, at Garrett Trail & Water Ridge, at Basket Branch & Feather Hollow, at Water Ridge & Canyon Trail, at Greentree & Crestview (7:49), at E Timberview & Greentree, and at W Timberview & Falling Leaf, exit park. Go to Elizabeth Woods, pick up at Kirsten & Magnolia (7:56), exit park. Drop students at Ritter.

ELEM 57: (Ritter Students only) Begin picking up on Indian Trail (7:27). Go to Flat Rock Village, pick up at the wash house on Hudson, left on Ash for pick up, then at Kim & Ash, Kevin & Third, Hudson & Third, and at Third & Second (7:36), exit park. Left on Telegraph, left on E Sigler, right on Brandon, right on Arm-strong, right on E Sigler, left on Dixie Hwy, right on Ready, right on Haggerman (7:53), left on E Sigler, left on Wassanova, left on S Huron River Dr (8:00), picking up to left on Washington, pick up at Washington & First, left on Chester, pick up at Haggerman, left on Haggerman, left on S Huron River Dr, pick up to Carleton Rockwood Rd, left on Carleton Rockwood Rd (8:11), pick up to Ritter.

REMEMBER: Bus runs publicized may have some minor changes before the start of school due to additional student registrations. Be sure to refer to your bus card that you will receive in August for accurate stop locations and times.

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4TH GRADE MUSIC CLASS STUDENTS EARN BLACK BELTS

McKenzie and Emily Duscheck earned Black Belt Awards during Fourth Grade music class. Mr. Vandergriff presents students with colored bands for their music recorders as they earn their way to this top award. Congratulations!

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BUS RULES STRESS SAFETY Airport Community Schools is one of the largest districts geographically in Michigan consisting of 110 square miles. The vast majority of our students use bus service to and from school. For many students, the distance traveled is substantial. With this fact in mind, Airport Community Schools continually seeks to improve bus service with the child’s safety being a primary concern. The students are the major factor in school bus safety. Students need to remain seated and talk quietly so that the bus driver can concentrate on driving the bus. The district’s bus drivers and administrators work together to clarify the discipline program used on the district buses. The program provides: A bus discipline program that closely resembles the discipline procedures

used in our classrooms. Communication about student needs and behavior between principals,

teachers, and bus drivers. Uniform rules and consequences for behavior on all buses in the district. Bus behavior may be monitored by video camera.

Examples of Basic Assertive Discipline Plan Rules: Respect driver and follow directions given by the driver. All school rules apply. Use conduct that will not distract the bus driver. All parts of the body and all objects stay inside the bus. No eating or drinking on the bus. Stay in your assigned seat. No animals on the bus. No electronic games on the bus. No cell phones are to be used on the bus. The Transportation Policy is located in the elementary and middle school student handbooks. The high school policy is available in the school office. Please review these policies with your child to ensure a safe school year.

TRANSPORTATION REMINDERS TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS Students need to be out at the bus stop

10 minutes prior to the time of pick-up stated on the student’s bus card.

Students should bring their bus card with them for the first week of school.

Students need to ride their designated bus to and from school to their assigned stop until September 19, 2011. No exceptions will be allowed until after September 19. (This does NOT apply to previously completed Daycare/Bus Exception requests.)

Complete a Bus Exception Form if your child is to be picked up or dropped off at any location other than home, on a daily basis. (Does not apply to Bright Beginnings participants.) This form is found on our web-page at www.acspublic.com under the

transportation tab. Please contact the Transportation

Office if you have questions at 654-3433.

WHAT TO DO IF SCHOOL IS DELAYED OR CANCELLED At any time during the school year it may be necessary to cancel school or delay the start of school due to a variety of reasons: ex-tremely bad weather, poor road conditions, mechanical failures, or other emergency situations. While this is rare, you and your child must be prepared. Being prepared begins with making sure your student has a safe place to go to if school is cancelled or delayed, i.e. they are able to get back into the house, can go to a daycare or to a relative or friend’s home.

If there is a two-hour delay in the morning, there will be NO preschool, and NO vocational education classes. All afternoon activi-ties will still be held. A two-hour delay means the school buses will pick up students two hours after the usual pick up time at the normal pick up point. This includes all Airport buses. If unforeseen events occur during the school day it would be extremely rare to send students home early from school. The normal practice is to complete the school day, but your child must know what to do and where to go in case he or she is sent home early. We never want to send a child home if they do not know whether or not they will be able to get inside their home. Cancellations of after school events, such as games, practices, concerts or other activities, are determined before dismissal. If school is cancelled all athletic levels below varsity level are cancelled. Any varsity or junior varsity athletic contest that is sched-uled on a snow day might be played. The final decision will be made by school administration. All Alternative Education and Community Education classes are cancelled. HOW TO FIND OUT IF SCHOOL IS CANCELLED OR DELAYED The Honeywell Instant Alert System electronically notifies parents of closings, delays, and other types of school news. Parents can log in and choose what information they would like to receive and how they receive the messages. To learn more about the Honey-well Instant Alert System or to update your contact information, please visit www.acspublic.com and click on “Parent Resources”. In addition, the media will be notified if school is cancelled or if students must be sent home.

LISTEN TO: WATCH: WWJ-950 AM Channel 2 WJBK Detroit Channel 13 WTVG Toledo WJR-760 AM Channel 4 WDIV Detroit Channel 24 WNWO Toledo WKQI-955 FM Channel 7 WXYZ Detroit Channel 11 WTOL Toledo

GO ONLINE: www.acs.public.com Due to the increase of activity in the Transportation/Maintenance Department during these types of events, we ask that you refrain from contacting the office for school emergency information and refer only to the above listed resources to obtain current school information.

INSTANT ALERT NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS CURRENT CONTACT INFO NEEDED Airport Community Schools uses the Instant Honeywell Alert System to contact families quickly and effectively. Instant Alert will be used to notify parents of school closings due to inclement weather or building problems. Parents can also be informed of everyday building activities or any schedule changes. Current contact information is very important. Instant Alert is web-based where each family is able to maintain a secure, password-protected on-line profile. Your on-line profile will enable you to: Input your personal contact information and select which type of school information you

wish to receive on each of your contact devices. Add contact information of other caretakers of your children, such as a grandparent or

neighbor. View the alerts that have been sent to you in the past.

To register and create your account: 1. Go to the Instant Alert website: https://instantalert.honeywell.com or to the direct link on

the district’s website under “Parent Resources”. 2. Click on “Parent” in the New User box. Choose “Michigan” in the state box. 3. Choose “Airport Community Schools” in the district box. 4. Enter the first name, last name and birthdate of one of your children. 5. Fill out all required fields to create your log-in name and password for the system. 6. After receiving the confirmation message, click “Proceed” to get started with Instant

Alert. 7. NOTE: Remember your log-in name and password so you can update your profile. ON-

LY YOU will be able to update your information, not your student’s building secretary.

Upon successful log-in, parents can view and check details regarding their family members by clicking on “My Family”. Choosing the “alert setup” will let parents choose which device to have messages sent to. There is also a “Help Request” link available for use.

FEDERAL MANDATES

AFFECT LUNCH PRICES FOR

2011-12 YEAR

Effective July 1, 2011, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 requires schools to begin adjusting the school lunch prices to meet federal guidelines. In order to have minimal impact on families, Airport Schools will raise lunch prices in increments each year until the federal pricing guidelines are met. For the 2011-2012 school year, the price adjustment will be at the High School and Middle School where $2.25 meals will be increased to $2.50.

If you have any questions concern-ing the price adjustments or the food service program, please contact Sodexo Food Service Management at (734) 654-4046.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section I: If any person believes the Airport Community Schools, or any part of the select organization has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulation of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, and (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, he/she may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the local Civil Rights Coordinator at the following address: Leslie Varsogea, Director of Educational Services 11270 Grafton Road, Carleton, MI 48117 (734) 654-3420 Section II: The person who believes he/she has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the local Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with an answer to the complainant. He/she may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps. Step 1: A written statement of the grievance, signed by the complainant, shall be submitted to the local Civil Rights Coordinator

within five (5) business days of receipt of the answers to the informal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matter of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within ten (10) days.

Step 2: If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the local Civil Rights Coordinator, he/she may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the coordinator’s response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion, and respond in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days.

Step 3: If the complainant remains unsatisfied, he/she may appeal through a signed, written statement to the Board of Education within five (5) business days of his receipt of the Superintendent's response in Step 2. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within forty (40) days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board’s disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) days of this meeting.

Step 4: If, at this point, the grievance has not been satisfactorily settled, further appeal may be made to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C., 20201.

Inquiries concerning the non-discriminatory policy may be directed to: Director, Office of Civil Rights, Dept. of Education, Washington, D.C. 20201. The local coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the district’s grievance procedure and investigate

all complaints in accordance with this procedure. A copy of each of the Acts, and the regulations on which this notice is based, may be found in the Civil Rights Coordinator’s office. PAGE 10

PEST MANAGEMENT ADVISORY TO PARENTS The Airport Community School District utilizes an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to control pests. IPM is a pest man-agement system that utilizes all suitable techniques in a total pest management system with the intent of preventing pests from reaching unacceptable levels or to reduce an existing population to an acceptable level. Pest management techniques emphasize pest exclusion and biological controls. However, as with most pest control programs, chemical controls may also be utilized. You have the right to be informed prior to any application of an insecti-cide, fungicide or herbicide made to the school grounds or build-ings during the school year. Application notices will be posted at application sites and on the district’s web site http://www.acspublic.com/. The notifications will remain in place until the time is met for safe entry. If you require prior notification, please contact us at the address below for the proper form that you will need to complete and return. There are exemptions to the no-tification process, they include disinfectant cleaners, pesticides formulated as baits or gels and any EPA exempt pesticides. In certain emergencies, such as an infestation of stinging insects, pesticides may be applied without prior notice to prevent injury to students, but notification will be made following any such application. Airport Community Schools, 11332 Grafton Rd., Carleton, MI 48117, Atten: Dan Fahnestock, Transportation & Maintenance Director

WHEN TO EXPECT YOUR Jet Gazette NEWSLETTER The district’s Jet Gazette newsletter will be published six times during the 2011-2012 school year, beginning with the August-September issue. Issues will also be distributed in October, De-cember, February, April, and June. The newsletter is mailed to every home and business in the 110 square mile area of the school district, the first week of the designated months. Bulk mailing is the most inexpensive way to distribute this publication, as the mailing is ‘saturating’ the community by postal routes. Some families in other districts, but on the fringe of Airport boundaries, may receive our newsletter. If your newsletter is addressed “Postal Customer” we cannot remove you from our mailing list. We include some community news, and we hope you find our newsletters informative. Our circulation is approximately 9,000 copies. In order for the district to retain our bulk mailing permit for delivery, we are not permitted to accept paid advertising. If you, or someone you know, are experiencing delivery problems with the newsletters or have any suggestions, please contact Gayle Lambrix 654-2414 or Kim Weeg 654-4058.

STUDENT INFORMATION RULES DEFINED

Directory information is personally identifiable information that generally would not be considered harmful or an inva-sion of privacy. This type of information allows schools to create newsletters, district publications, student publications such as the newspaper and yearbook, and allows the district to assist alumni groups without contacting parents or former students.

Airport Community Schools classifies directory information as a parent’s name, student’s name, address, telephone number, date of birth, photos, videos, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of athletic team members, and degrees and awards received. FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, allows a school district to release student information that is classified as directory information under the following conditions:

Unless a parent or eligible student (those 18-years or older) objects, the school district may disclose designated directory information without prior consent. The school district may disclose information of persons no longer in attendance without notice. The school district annually will provide public notice that directory information may be disclosed.

The school district will disclose this information unless noti-fied in writing to the contrary by a parent or eligible student no later than September 6, 2011. Letters should be addressed to:

Airport Community Schools Kim Weeg, Community Relations Coordinator

11270 Grafton Road Carleton, MI 48117

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT NOTICE In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agen-cy (EPA) Asbestos Emergency Response Act (AERA), we performed inspections in each of our school buildings for asbestos-contained building materials in the fall of 1988. The inspection findings and the asbestos management plans have been on file in each school’s administrative office since that time.

The EPA requires us to perform re-inspections of the materi-als every three years. In July 2009, accredited asbestos in-spectors performed these re-inspections. An accredited man-agement planner reviewed the results of the re-inspections, and recommended actions we should take to safely manage any asbestos material in our buildings.

The results of the re-inspections are on file in the manage-ment plan located in each school’s administrative office. The public is welcome to review these during normal school hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.

The asbestos program manager is Dan Fahnestock. He is available to answer questions you may have about asbestos in our buildings, his phone number is 734-654-3433.

HOW TO RESERVE A ROOM FOR AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES In order to use Airport’s facilities, a group’s leader will need to complete a “Facility Reservation Application” form which can be found on the district’s website: www.acspublic.com Click on “District Offices” and then “Transportation and Facilities”. You can mail the form to the Transportation Department at 11332 Grafton Road, Carleton, MI 48117 or fax it to (734)654-3005. PAGE 11

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE

Airport Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Airport Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Requests for additional information regarding the ADA may be sent to Airport’s designated ADA Compliance Coordinator:

Brenda Pyle Chief Financial Officer

11270 Grafton Road Carleton, MI 48117

(734) 654-3420 Days/Hours available: Monday through Friday 8:00 am 4:00 p.m. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective com-munication in programs and services of Airport Community Schools are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the ADA Compliance Coordinator.

MEDIA CENTER MOMENTUM New and exciting things will be happening at your Airport Community Schools libraries. K-12 library programming is being planned for the 2011-2012 school year. All school libraries, students, and staff will be served by Media Specialists, Lisa Brakel and Amy Cote.

Students in all levels will have the opportuni-ty to read and participate in the Great Lakes Great Books reading program. New books have been purchased and processed over the summer months for all five buildings. Many new online resources have been subscribed to as well. Watch for information regarding these on the school web sites.

Ritter Elementary School received a grant for new books and learning materials from the Ritter PTO. Watch for a colorful transformation to take place! Wagar students will have a wealth of new reading materials in the library when they return in the fall.

According to the National Endowment for the Arts students who read the most for fun score the highest on standardized tests (To Read or Not to Read, 2007). Reading needs to be a part of each and every day make sure to prioritize reading for your child!

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SAVE THE DATE!

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 7:00 PM HOMECOMING GAME AGAINST GROSSE ILE

FOOTBALL LIGHTS WILL ILLUMINATE THE FIELD ON AUGUST 26 Due to the hard work of many and the monetary contributions of many more, the football lights project is near completion. Thursday June 16, 2011- Saturday June 18, 2011 the bases of the lights were installed, and the light poles were

assembled. On Thursday June 30th the lights were raised and set on the concrete bases. On Tuesday July 12th and Wednesday July 13th the underground boring and wiring was installed by D&P Di-

rectional Boring and Geal Electric. The wiring will be connected in the next week, and a light test will be occurring within the next few weeks. If all things progress as they have been, the Airport Jets will play football under the lights on Friday, August 26th against Bedford.

We would like to invite everyone in the community to come out and support our student athletes and pay a very special thank you to all the parties who made this project a reality. Without all of their assistance, this would not have been possible. A special thank you ceremony will take place at half-time at the August 26th game against Bedford.

We would again like to thank the community for their donations both monetarily and with the labor. A special thank-you to Toledo Caisson, Great Lakes Tower, Musco Lighting, Guardian Glass, Dan Fahnestock, Chuck Collert, Gary Baker, Paul Miller, Jim Geiermann, Stevenson’s Concrete, D&P Directional Boring, Geal Electric, and Carleton Rotary. Because of these individuals, our students realize the thrill of participating under the Fri-day night lights. Submitted by High School Principal Chris Lukosavich

VARSITY SPORTS SCHEDULES Cross Country Tues 08/23/2011 Puddle Jumpers Invitl Away TBA Tues 09/06/2011 Mason Relays Away TBA Sat 09/10/2011 West Bloomfield Invitl Away TBA Sat 09/17/2011 Huron Invitational Away TBA Tues 09/20/2011 Huron League #1 Away 4:00PM Sat 09/24/2011 Jefferson Invitational Away TBA Sat 10/01/2011 Carlson Invitational Away TBA Football Fri 08/26/2011 Bedford High School Home 7:00PM Fri 09/02/2011 Riverview High School Home 7:00PM Fri 09/09/2011 Flat Rock High School Away 7:00PM Fri 09/16/2011 SMCC Away 7:00PM Fri 09/23/2011 Grosse Ile High School Home 7:00PM Fri 09/30/2011 New Boston Huron HS Away 7:00PM Girl’s Golf Wed 08/17/2011 Jefferson Invitational Away 8:30PM Mon 08/22/2011 Jefferson High School Home 3:00PM Wed 08/24/2011 Grosse Ile High School Away 3:00PM Mon 08/29/2011 SMCC Home 3:00PM Tues 08/30/2011 Lady Marauder Open Away 9:00AM Wed 08/31/2011 New Boston Huron HS Away 3:00PM Wed 09/07/2011 Milan High School Home 3:00PM Mon 09/12/2011 Jefferson High School Away 3:00PM Wed 09/14/2011 Grosse Ile High School Home 3:00PM Mon 09/19/2011 SMCC Away 3:00PM Wed 09/21/2011 New Boston Huron HS Home 3:00PM Mon 09/26/2011 Milan High School Away 3:00PM Thurs 09/29/2011 League Meet Away 8:00AM

GO JETS!

Boy’s Soccer Tues 08/23/2011 Lutheran South HS Away 4:30PM Wed 08/24/2011 New Boston Huron HS Home 4:30PM Fri 08/26/2011 Romulus High School Away 4:30PM Mon 08/29/2011 Flat Rock High School Away 4:30PM Wed 08/31/2011 SMCC Away 4:30PM Wed 09/07/2011 Milan High School Home 4:30PM Mon 09/12/2011 Grosse Ile High School Away 4:30PM Wed 09/14/2011 Jefferson High School Home 4:30PM Fri 09/16/2011 Romulus High School Home 4:30PM Sat 09/17/2011 Stockbridge Tournament Away TBA Mon 09/19/2011 Riverview High School Home 4:30PM Wed 09/21/2011 New Boston Huron HS Away 4:30PM Mon 09/26/2011 Flat Rock High School Home 4:30PM Wed 09/28/2011 SMCC Home 4:30PM Boy’s Tennis Tues 09/13/2011 Milan High School Home 4:00PM Thurs 09/15/2011 Riverview High School Home 4:00PM Tues 09/20/2011 Grosse Ile High School Away 4:00PM Thurs 09/22/2011 SMCC Away 4:00PM Thurs 09/29/2011 League Meet Away 8:00AM Volleyball Sat 08/27/2011 Jim Orwin Invitational Home 9:00AM Thurs 09/01/2011 Canton High School Away 9:00AM Wed 09/07/2011 Jefferson High School Away 7:00PM Mon 09/12/2011 Riverview High School Away 7:00PM Wed 09/14/2011 SMCC Home 7:00PM Sat 09/17/2011 Bay City Central Tour. Away TBA Mon 09/19/2011 New Boston Huron HS Home 7:00PM Wed 09/21/2011 Flat Rock High School Home 7:00PM Wed 09/28/2011 Milan (DH Game 1) Away 5:30PM Wed 09/28/2011 Milan (DH Game 2) Away 7:30PM Sat 10/01/2011 Harper Creek Tour. Away TBA

EYLER PTO Officers for 2011-2012 Jill Gifford-President Robyn Pitock-Vice President Jessica Kull-Treasurer Michelle McCoy-Secretary PTO Meeting: September 8 at 7:00 pm Babysitting provided.

RITTER PTO Officers for 2011-2012 Jennifer Peterson - President Danyel Bucki - Vice President Michelle Frey - Treasurer Kirsten Peless - Secretary PTO Meeting: September 7 at 6:30 pm

STERLING PTO PTO Officers for 2011-2012 Stacy Nunn - President Nikki Martel - Vice- President Jean Feldpausch- Treasurer Sharon Souva - Secretary PTO Meeting: September 14 at 6:30 pm PAGE 13

PTO NEWS

AIRPORT ATHLETIC BOOSTERS All parents of WMS and AHS athletes are invited to join Athletic Boosters, no fee to join. Check out our website: click Athletics Booster tab under Athletics on the district's homepage www.acspublic.com. Concession stand sign-ups will be available at all booster meetings.

Meeting Dates: August 9 and 23 - 6:00 pm—Football Concession Stand September 6 - 6:00 pm—AHS Cafe’

"150 Club" Raffle tickets are available now. Only 150 tickets will be sold at $50 each. Drawing runs October through June. Each month a $250 first prize is drawn, and four $25 winners. For ticket information, please call Tina Richardson-654-0737.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS Pay-to-Participate fees for the 2011-2012 school year are: $80 per high school sport with an individual cap of $160 $40 per middle school sport with an individual cap of $80 A $240 family cap will be used for families with athletes in the high school and/or middle school. The pay-to-participate fee must be paid before the first scrimmage-game of the season for each individual sport. Fees can be paid at the AHS office from 7:00 am-3:00 pm.

NEWPORT BRANCH 8120 N. Dixie Hwy, Newport, MI 48166 Telephone: 734-586-2117 HOURS: Monday 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday 12 noon-8 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

LIBRARY BOOK CLUB Tuesday, September 6 6:30 p.m. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro All meetings are open to all readers.

WAKE UP AND READ Saturday, September 10 10:30 a.m. Join us for our teen book club. This month's featured book is The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 20, 27 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime offers stories, songs, movement activities, art experiences, and fun each week.

AFTERSCHOOL BOOK CLUB Wednesday, September 21 4:00 p.m. School aged children are invited to join us for an afterschool book club on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Contact the library at (734) 586-2117 to find out the names of the books we are reading for the month. All readers are welcome.

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

SMALL FRIES Tuesdays, September 13, 20, 27 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, September 14, 21, 28 10:00a.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, September 14, 21, 28 6:30 p.m. This story time is intended for families with children.

BACK TO SCHOOL ARTS AND CRAFTS Saturday, August 27, 10:00 a.m. Join us as we make locker art, magnets, and other back to school essentials. We will even raffle off some school supplies and make journals.

SAVVY COOK BOOKERS Friday, September 9 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Calling all cooks and readers. Join us at our Favorable Fantastic Fridays Cookbook Book Club.

NORTH COUNTY BOOK CLUB Mondays, 7 - 8 p.m. August 22 Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys Sept. 26 The Help by Kathryn Stockett Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month in the Community Room. Guided discussion. Copies are available at the library. New members are always welcome.

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, 48179 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 LABOR DAY, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Please register for September events.

CAMP BOOK Wednesdays, Beginning on September 14 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, architecture design, to virtual globetrotting. Appropriate for all elementary school age children. Registration required.

AIRPORT HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1971

40TH CLASS REUNION October, 22, 2011

Quality Inn of Monroe, (formerly Holiday Inn)

For more information call Bev 734-782-0149

Or email, beverann1@yahoo.com

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CUB SCOUT ROUNDUP Pack 522

Boys 1st-5th grade Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011

7 p.m. VFW Post 4093

700 Carleton Rockwood Rd For more information contact: Cubmaster Milan Radakovic

SENIOR CITIZEN PASS

Airport Schools is offering a free pass to all Airport Resident Senior Citizens. You must be 55 years old. This includes all home athletic events, drama events, band concerts and Community Education classes within the district’s facilities. Passes are available through Kim Weeg in the Community Education Office, Wagar Middle School Room 94.

Neighborhood News

A little rain couldn't stop the hard working PTO at Sterling. After the morning activities were rained out the PTO brought Field Day inside. The gym and halls were transformed into areas of obstacle courses and relay races.

PTO SPONSORS FIELD DAY AT STERLING

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Although they didn’t need cooling that rainy day, the children’s favorite Field Day Circuit was the Cooling Station. The Exeter Township Fire Department let students hold and spray their hoses.

Mrs. Dyl and her class at Ritter Elementary School would like to thank the Ritter PTO for all of their hard work and dedication this past year. They made the year fabulous for the kids. Many projects were accomplished and the class-room received help and supplies when needed. It takes a lot of participation to make things happen. It is so thrilling to see such dedicated people willing to volunteer their precious time especially during the very busy times of the year. Thank you for your support to all parents and family members that helped out this year!! You are wonderful!

RITTER PTO GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR STUDENTS

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)

TECHNOLOGY TEAM Airport Community Schools would like to welcome our new Technology Team. The team consists of Mark Funchion, Director, Derek Seeburger, and Rhonda Miller, Software Specialists. This summer has been a busy time for the team. Mrs. Miller is working on a new web-site that will be available at the start of school.

Mr. Seeburger and Mr. Funchion are migrating data, which means that all ACS network data was moved to a new system, Windows Virtual Environment. Updates will take place in class-rooms throughout the school year. The team is also working with Teoma Systems to upgrade the schools phone system.

Look for more updates in upcoming Jet Gazettes. For more information or questions for our Tech Team, call 734-654-3000 or e-mail them at support@airport.k12.mi.us. Derek Seeburger, Mark Funchion and Rhonda Miller make up the

new Technology Team at ACS.