I had the opportunity to represent Au Gres-Sims School District at the National Place-Based Education Conference this week on the beautiful campus of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. I was able to share our story of place-based education and its impact on our students with people from all over the United States (states highlighted in green), Canada, and Japan!
The kids had a chance to use chopsticks 🥢, to eat their lunch. Some are pretty good at it.
Here is a look at some of the great meals we had this week.
We are releasing the newsletter one day early because school is not in session tomorrow. Enjoy the three day weekend and we will see you back on Monday. https://secure.smore.com/n/pstyg #WolverinesLead #PoweredByPurpose
Shhhh... if you're at school tomorrow, you may win a prize just by being there. 🤫🤫🏆🏆
Yard signs, get your yard signs here! The Freshman class is sponsoring a fundraiser to start saving for Prom and other class activities. Show your school support and celebrate your student by purchasing a plastic yard sign or window decal today! You can pick up order forms in the main office of the school. Cash is the preferred method of payment but you can also make checks payable to AGS. The deadline to place your order and make a payment is November 26, 2025. Please contact Mr. Freeman at freemanl@ags-school.org with any questions. Thank you for your support!
Mrs. Avram's kindergarten students spent today learning all about Veterans Day, and some of our AGS alumni heroes who have bravely served our country! ❤️🤍💙
Through stories, photos, and crafts, students discovered the meaning behind patriotic symbols, like the American flag, the bald eagle, and the poppy flower.
We are so proud of our youngest learners for showing curiosity and respect for those who protect our freedom! 🇺🇸
Thank You Veterans!
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This is the last week for our food drive. 🛒 Get those donations in! The winning classes/houses will earn a pizza party! 🍕 Donation boxes will be out for elementary parent teacher conferences this week as well.
Winter weather has arrived!❄️ Elementary students go out for recess twice a day🛝🤾♂️⛹️♀️. Please send their coats, hats, and gloves each day for recess.🧥🧤Thank you!
Congrats to Sophie Fox on her All-Conference honors!
At the Independent Swim Conference meet on Saturday, Sophie earned All-Conference in:
200 Medley Relay (1st)
200 Individual Medley (3rd)
100 Breaststroke (2nd)
Au Gres-Sims students swim with Standish-Sterling through a co-operative sports agreement between the two schools.
7th grade science students are studying properties of matter. Today students predicted whether mystery objects would float in water by calculating their densities. They measured an object's mass and volume to calculate density.
Congratulations to Au Gres Sophomore Kendall Ososcki on being selected Second Team All Conference. PoweredByPurpose #Wolverineslead
Congratulations Au Gres Junior Trinity Osborne on being selected First Team All Conference . PoweredByPurpose #Wolverineslead
The weatherman is calling for snow, so what does that mean for school? Inside this WWU are the protocols we use to call a snow day....that and much more. https://secure.smore.com/n/ku6cq #WolverinesLead #PoweredByPurpose
We are so proud of our "Students of the Week" for our P2 focus 🌟BRAVERY🌟! Excellent job Wolverines!
Hope Currie - Mrs. Avram's K
Willow Bracken - Mrs. Swaid's K
August Wilson - Mrs. Hasty's 1st
Jack Wilson - Mrs. Bashaw's 2nd
Colt Ruse - Mrs. Heck's 3rd
Ainsley Baker - Mr. Bartlett's 4th
Korbyn Baker - Mrs. Wilk's 5th
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Today, a representative from Community Choice Credit Union came to the building to present Mr. Freeman and his environmental science students with a check for $500 dollars. Mr. Freeman was chosen as one of 10 grant recipients out of 500 applications. Beth Riske from Community Choice CU shared with us that Mr. Freeman's application stood out on top of the 500 and she knew right away he would make it to the finish. Mr. Freeman continues to amaze with the opportunities he provides his students and the tremendous job he does in the classroom. We are so grateful to have him as a member of our staff. Congratulations to Mr. Freeman and the students who are lucky to learn from him each day.
Congratulations to this week’s Positivity Project student of the week recipients. This week’s P2 Character Strength was Bravery. Stay Brave Wolverines!
6th Grade: Amelia Strano - Nominated by Mrs. Ming
7th Grade: Zachary Badour - Nominated by Mr. Beardsley
8th Grade: Gabe Syed - Nominated by Mr. Dittenber
9th Grade: Isaac Card - Nominated by Mrs. Ming
10th Grade: Andrea LaRose - Nominated by Mr. Freeman
11th Grade: Elektra Melrose - Nominated by Mrs. Richardson
12th Grade: Levi Jones - Nominated by Mrs. Gordon
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Bonfire, S'mores, and Hot Chocolate Staff Gathering! Great way to spend time with each other!
New information! November's Creative Writing and Locker Badge release.
These second graders had PERFECT 🤩 attendance the first marking period!
