ResourcesAPS SUPERINTENDENT CHECKS OUT FIFTH BLOCK
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NEWS RELEASE # 87
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 27, 2009
WHAT: Fifth Block of Instruction
WHEN: May 28, 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Sable Elementary School, 2601 Sable Boulevard 80011
APS SUPERINTENDENT CHECKS OUT FIFTH BLOCK
Approximately 4,000 students accepted an invitation to stay in school a bit longer this year in Aurora Public Schools. The group is taking part in a program called “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 2008 to March 2009), consistent attendance and overall good behavior.
Superintendent John L. Barry will visit Sable Elementary School at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 28 to check on the progress of Fifth Block.
Media are welcome to shadow the superintendent during his visit:
- Sable Elementary School, 2601 Sable Boulevard 80011
Fifth Block is going on now through June 25. 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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