Pioneer Family Communication
November 19, 2023 - November 26, 2023
WOMEN'S SWIMMING 2023 STATE CHAMPS!!
BACK to BACK to BACK to BACK - STATE CHAMPIONS!
GREAT DAY TO BE A PIONEER!
Be Extraordinary!
From the Pioneer Leadership Team
Have a great Thanksgiving Pioneer Caregivers,
Congratulations to our Pioneer Women's Swim & Dive Team - 2023 STATE CHAMPIONS. We are so proud of you.
This week is a short week with school on Monday and Tuesday only. Please review the newsletter below to learn more about PIONEER GIVING, the PTSO PIO GEAR HOLIDAY SALE, ordering a LATE AP TEST(Late fee), gathering more information for our YEARBOOK, and attendance updates.
We are so thankful for our Pioneer Community. We hope you all have a wonderful break with family and friends.
Be Extraordinary!
Desmond, Eve, Jodi, Kevin & Dan
PTSO HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEAR SALE
Online Holiday Pioneer PTSO Spirit Wear Sale
Great Holiday Gift Ideas to cheer on Pioneer! See attached online store for your spirit wear purchases which will also support the Pioneer PTSO. You can ship directly to your home or you can pick up at the school drop offs on Tuesday, December 19 and Thursday, December 21 from 7:30-8:15AM or the pick up Friday, December 22 from 2:30-3:10PM. Store closes on December 4.
CLICK IMAGE OR HERE TO VIEW SALE!
LATE AP TEST ORDERING - NOW OPEN!! IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO ORDER. AN AP TEST!
AP UPDATES - PIONEER!!
Hello again AAPS 9-12 grade students and families,
If you are interested in taking an AP Exam but missed our regular payment and registration deadline, don’t worry! 9-12 grade AAPS students can still order an AP exam for May of 2024 with these two steps:
1. Complete late-fee payment in MyPaymentsPlus and
2. Complete the registration request form linked HERE to have your test indicator changed to “Yes”.
(Payment must be completed before test indicators will be updated)
Late-fee registration ends 3/8/24. No additional AP exams may be requested after 3/8/24.
More information about 2023-24 AP testing payment and registration can be found HERE.
Questions? Contact an AP Coordinator - Mr. Cory McElmeel - mcelmeel@aaps.k12.mi.us or Dr. Daniel Hyliard - hyliardd@aaps.k12.mi.us
The Omega Yearbook Staff is currently working on the student survey questionnaire for the 2023-2024 yearbook. If your student would like to be featured in the yearbook, this is an excellent way to get their voice heard on some lighthearted, memorable moments about their day-to-day life. Any student is welcome to fill out their corresponding grade's survey and the form leaves room for any requests for (school appropriate) alternative questions. The second section of the form is for staff mock elections. Students can nominate some impactful teachers to give them some recognition. We hope you consider filling out the survey for a little extra spotlight. Here are the links for each grade:
Email for Absences: pioattendance@aaps.k12.mi.us
We are seeing a rise of students arriving at the school under the weather. We encourage students and staff that are under the weather to stay home for the day. Coming to school and spreading germs causes the cycle of more staff and students to catch illnesses. It is best for everyone. Many assignments can be captured in Schoology. Students can easily communicate with teachers about work assigned and/or missed via email (Staff Directory) and within Schoology.
Attendance email: pioattendance@aaps.k12.mi.us
Attendance Policy: The procedure for excusing student's absences requires that parents/guardians must notify the Attendance Office by email within 48 hours of the day that the student is absent.
Please do not call the attendance line until further notice. We are planning to hire someone to cover that position; it is currently not filled. The position of Book Depository/Attendance Office Professional will be posted soon and we would love for someone connected to the Pioneer community to serve in that capacity.
Regular Schedule - Monday, Tuesday
HOW TO ORDER TRANSCRIPTS - FREE FOR PIONEER SENIORS
Ann Arbor Community Resources
If you've ever wondered where you can send a parent or student to get help, you're not alone.
AAPS has several tools to help you guide families to resources (food, basic needs, emergency services) in their time of need.
Where to find help
CARE CLOSET - C311
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED IN AAPS
Substitute Teachers Needed: As we are headed into the Winter season, which also may be known as cold/flu/COVID season, the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) is looking for substitute teachers and paraeducators to support our classrooms. If you are a passionate person who enjoys connection with students EduStaff is looking for you. Substitute positions are necessary and meaningful work that enriches the lives of students in our community. If you, your family or friends are interested in making an impact, we encourage you to support the AAPS team as a substitute teacher or paraeducator. Start your application at https://www.edustaff.org/
Pioneer Administration Team Assignments
Athletics - Ms. Eve Claar
9th Grade Dean - Ms. Jodi Bullinger
10th Grade Last Name A-L - Dr. Daniel Hyliard
10th Grade Last Name M-Z - Mr. Kevin Hudson
11th Grade - Mr. Kevin Hudson
12th Grade - Dr. Daniel Hyliard
AAPS Family Technology Assistance
Students & Families - Technology Virtual Help Desk
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Call: 734-997-1222
Open a ticket: family_techsupport@aaps.k12.mi.us
Schedule an In-Person Appointment: call the Student & Family Help Desk
PIONEER COUNSELING LINK
The Writing Center at Pioneer High School wants to help! We are open daily during both lunches and 4th Hour in room C216. We offer online writing assistance through our website and hold fun writing competitions throughout the year. We want to help with brainstorming, revising, editing, polishing, and really any part of your writing assignment! Come see us!
SCHOOL STARTS at 8AM - Doors Open at 7:35AM
1. CLOCKTOWER - this location backs up so please plan accordingly
2. FLAGPOLE ENTRANCE - near student parking lot
Please do not drop off students in the 7th Street Bus Loop
RAHS @ PIONEER
F.E.M.M.E.S. Advance College Readiness Workshop
The F.E.M.M.E.S. Advance College Readiness Workshop is designed to support women+ in high school, but like all F.E.M.M.E.S. activities, is open to students of all genders. The workshop is a series of two sessions aimed at building participants’ confidence in the college application process as well as their understanding of educational and career opportunities in STEM. The first event, Application Advice with an Admissions Officer, will take place in person at the University of Michigan on Saturday, October 21st from 11 am to 2 pm. The second event, a College Readiness Student Panel, will take place in person at the University of Michigan on Saturday, October 28th from 11 am to 2 pm. Lunch will be provided. Students can register at https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TCdHzkrtW8AODY. If students would like to learn more about F.E.M.M.E.S. as an organization, they can visit their website at femmes.studentorgs.umich.edu.