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Websites and Interesting Information for Families
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Websites and Interesting Information for Families Here are some sites and articles that may interest you.
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Google Translator
(http://translate.google.com, 01-25-2010)
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This site translates from English into various languages. In some cases, you can also translate from other languages into English. (In some cases, a special keyboard is needed.) |
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Math Vocabulary Translated
(http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/ins.esl/elementary_math_vocabulary, 04-19-2011)
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This page offers math vocabulary translated into different languages. |
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District Calendars
(http://www.a2schools.org/aaps/calendar, 11-03-2009)
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This page allows you to know when we will have special events and days without school. The calendars are translated into Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. |
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Dicken Media Center
(http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/dicken.mediacenter/home, 08-20-2010)
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This is the link to the Dicken Media Center. |
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Ann Arbor Public Schools Site Especially for Parents
(http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps.forparents/especially_for_parents, 11-03-2009)
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Go to this site to find the bus schedules and to find out if school is closed during inclement weather. Many other resources can also be found here. |
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ESL Community Services
(http://jalutz326.googlepages.com/eslcommunityservices, 11-03-2009)
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Links to AATA (Ann Arbor Transportation Authority), Childcare, The Ann Arbor District Library, The Adult ESL Program, and more can be found here. |
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Rec & Ed
(http://reced.aaps.k12.mi.us/reced.home/rec___ed_home, 11-03-2009)
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This is a resource for after school and evening activities for you and your child. |
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Michigan Department of Education English Language Proficiency Standards for k-12
(http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-22709_40192---,00.html, 11-14-2009)
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This site provides all of the standards being met for students who are studying English as a second language in the state of Michigan (grades Kindergarten through 12th). When you get to the website, find "General Information". Inside that section, you will find "English Language Proficiency Standards for K-12". |
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Facts on Parental Involvement
(final_parent_involvement_fact_sheet_14732_7.pdf, 186.0 kb, 11-14-2009)
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This article provides some of the latest research on the positive effects of parental involvement. This information was taken from the Michigan Department of Education website. |
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Lexile.com
(https://www.lexile.com, 09-11-2012)
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This site will help you find reading material for your child based on the SRI score, which is their lexile level. |
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Powerschool
(https://pschool.aaps.k12.mi.us/public/home.html, 09-11-2012)
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Students may find their login information on their report cards. Contact the school secretary if you can't find the login information. |
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Middle School Homework Policy
(https://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps/parents/middle_school_homework_guidelines, 09-11-2012)
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This site provides information about the AAPS Middle School Homework Policy. |
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NWEA Parent Toolkit
(http://www.nwea.org/sites/www.nwea.org/files/resources/ParentToolkit.pdf, 09-11-2012)
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Washtenaw Literacy
(https://www.washtenawliteracy.org, 09-11-2012)
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This website provides access to tutoring for adults. |
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International Neighbors
(http://www.international-neighbors.org, 09-11-2012)
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This site provides a tutoring resource for women. |
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Language Link
(https://www.languagelinkus.org, 09-11-2012)
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This is a tutoring resource for children and adults. |
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