ResourcesAPS SUPERINTENDENT CHECKS OUT FIFTH BLOCK
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June 4, 2008
NEWS RELEASE # 91
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHAT: Fifth Block of Instruction
WHEN: June 5, 9-11 a.m.
WHERE: Various schools – see below
APS SUPERINTENDENT CHECKS OUT FIFTH BLOCK
Approximately 3,000 students accepted an invitation to stay in school a bit longer this year in Aurora Public Schools. The group is taking part in the first-ever Fifth Block of Instruction.
Fifth Block is different from summer school. Fifth Block is voluntary and is offered to students who have shown academic growth during the school year and who could benefit most from additional learning time. Fifth Block will provide 23 additional days of instruction for students who are making progress in math and literacy (reading and writing) but are not yet considered proficient.
Staff at each school selected eligible students and sent invitations to attend Fifth Block. To be eligible, students must have continuous enrollment in APS for at least one year (March 2007 to March 2008), consistent attendance and overall good behavior.
Superintendent John L. Barry will visit Lansing Elementary, Aurora Hills Middle and Gateway High schools from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, June 5 to check on the progress of Fifth Block.
Media are welcome to shadow the superintendent during his visit:
Lansing Elementary School, 551 Lansing Street 80010 – 9 a.m.
Aurora Hills Middle School, 1009 S. Uvalda Street 80012 – 9:45 a.m.
Gateway High School, 1300 S. Sable Boulevard 80012 – 10:30 a.m.
Fifth Block is going on now through June 26. Transportation, breakfast/lunch and nursing services are available to students.
For more information about Fifth Block of Instruction, visit www.aps.k12.co.us/schools/fifthblock.
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** Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist Paula Hans at 303-326-2755 for more information. **
APS Communication Department
Georgia Durán, Chief Communication Officer
303-365-7805
FAX: 303-326-1939
e-mail: grduran@aps.k12.co.us
http://www.aps.k12.co.us/communications
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