Happy

Birthday

February

& March

Members!

ARROWWOOD HILLS COOPERATIVE, INC.

MARCH 2014 VOLUME 44 ISSUE 3

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YOUR HOME IN THE HILLS

Tuesday,

March 11th & Tuesday March 25th at 5pm

(4pm Executive Session)

Board Meetings are member meetings and open to all

Arrowwood members and offer an opportunity to voice any questions

and/or concerns you may have.

HAPPY

ST.

PATRICKS

DAY!

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Arrowwood Board and Staff would like to send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of longtime member Blondeen Munson who passed away on Saturday, January 25th, 2014. Her Daughter, the Rev. Christina Dennis was a former member and her two daugh-ters; Tiffany and Tashia, who are both members. Blondeen leaves us with a lega-cy of caring for others; as a great advocate for the poor, for human rights, a sports enthusiast and the best political analyst for helping us all make an informed vote. She will be greatly missed.

arrowwoodhills.com

Assigned

parking is

going

Co-op wide Look for a formal

notice in your mail

box soon. This will

affect courts B, C, J

and L. If you are in-

terested in helping

us with your court,

please call us.

Sale of Truck

Bids start at $500.00 Sold As is

1999 F-250 Super Duty,

Mileage:52,122 5.4 Liter V-8

Bids must be presented in a

sealed envelope and turned into

the office by March 24th. They

will all be opened at the Board

meeting on March 25th at 5:30

pm. Include your name, bid

price and contact information.

Truck has known mechanical

issues, a detail sheet is available

in the office.

Added equipment:

Boss plow hook up and wiring harness

Your Annual Meeting is May 3rd

A special Vote for confirmation of the

revised Bylaws will take place with an election. All members in good

standing can vote or run for office. Your Bylaws have been revised and will be in the mail soon.

Freezing Pipes

This was the coldest winter ever. Please con-

tinue to beware of black ice and help us to

make the grounds safe. We have free ice melt

for your use in the office. We thank you for turning

up the heat in your units. It has helped tremen-

dously with easing frozen pipes in 1 & 2 bedroom

units. We are currently investigating solutions to

these problems. Look for letters to

explain our progress soon.

SPRING FORWARD Daylight Saving Time

2014 has begun: fall back

November 2nd & change the

Batteries in your smoke detectors.

AHC Waiting List Opens April 1st, 2014 through April 30th. We are

accepting applications for 1 and 2 bedrooms on-

ly. There is a $40.00 non refundable

application fee.

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YOUR HOME IN THE HILLS

Equal Housing Opportunity

The Food Gatherers of Ann Arbor hosts a closed month-ly food distribution program at Arrowwood Hills Commu-nity Center. This service is strictly limited to legal resi-

dents of Arrowwood.

MARKET DAY next month

Wednesday,

April 9th

Northside K-8 STEAM Infusion School

The results of Listen & Learn pointed to a significant de-mand for more K-8 and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) programming options in the Ann Arbor Public Schools. In reviewing the success of current lottery options in AAPS, the addition of another K-8 school with a focus on the integration of STEAM program-ming will enrich learning opportunities for Ann Arbor Public Schools students. The program will support the development of foundational skills needed in STEAM Careers including analytical skills, problem solv-ing, attention to detail, technical skills, communications and collaboration, creative abilities, leadership and organiza-tional skills. In addition to meeting global work place de-mands, this focus also meets new Common Core State Standards expectations.

Anticipated benefits include:

Attract and retain Ann Arbor students within the AAPS

system

Increased student achievement as measured by next

generation assessments

Increased student engagement through high-interest,

hands-on, project-based learning

Meet global standards through collaboration and

Integration

Utilize full building capacity via first option for

Northside boundary families and lottery for students choos-ing from beyond Northside attendance area

Realize the STEAM vision through robust curriculum and

after school enrichment

Feature 1:1 technology for all students enrolled at this

school

Considerations:

Establish technology levels appropriate for 1:1 compu-

ting funded through the Technology Bond

May attract students to remain in AAPS, particularly at

6th grade

Provides another choice option for families in an area in

need of enrollment infusion

Positions AAPS to rise with 21st century learning de-

mands

Possible draw of some enrollment from other AAPS ele-

Continued…

Expected Budget Impact:

Potential to increase the utilization of Northside school from current enrollment (185) with capacity for approxi-

mately 500 – 550 students

Technology provided from the Tech Bond

STEAM curriculum materials is a need

STEAM Staff training, beginning spring/summer, 2014

Starting September 2014, Northside School will be reopened as a K-8 STEAM Infusion school.

The K-8 STEAM Innovation at Northside will open with grades K through 6 for Fall 2014-15. Adding a grade level each year following; offering grades K-7 in 2015-2016 and grades K-8 in 2016-2017.

The content will be taught through Guiding Essential Questions. This inquiry-based problem solving ap-proach integrates science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics using processes such as de-signing experiments, asking questions, developing ideas, and models to solve everyday problems. Differ-ent instructional methodologies including co-teaching, co-planning, multi age groupings and technology tools will be utilized to provide students with personalized learning paths. Units will be designed to foster curiosi-ty, inquiry, and discovery within the curriculum

foundations. The fundamental skills taught through the STEAM

design process prepare students to utilize critical thinking skills, analyze, experiment, collaborate, com-municate and apply knowledge to solve real world problems.

The STEAM K-8 will integrate on Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, ISTE Technology Standards for Students, Engineering De-sign Process and National Coalition for Core Arts Standards into the Ann Arbor Curriculum.

Any AAPS student who lives within the Northside attendance area, in grades K through 6 in September

2014 is eligible to enroll.

The district will post an application for AAPS students to apply for the remaining seats through a lottery

draw.

visit : http://a2schools.org for more info.

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YOUR HOME IN THE HILLS

Equal Housing Opportunity

FREE Classified Ads (Arrowwood Hills does not endorse or

recommend any service or product)

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If you would like to place an article or event in the

newsletter please contact Krystal in the office by the

middle of the current month in order for your posting to be placed in the upcoming

months newsletter.

Come to the Community

Center and Work out

both your Mind and

Body ! Come use our free work out

room for Adults or the comput-

er Lab. Adults welcomed dur-

ing business hours daily.

Teens and children can use

the computer Lab after school.

Lab assistance is available.

MICHIGAN READING CORP BOOK

DRIVE

Michigan Reading CORP is a Literacy program serving K-3rd grade students with an overall goal of improving student literacy, confidence and enjoyment of reading. They are looking for any new or gently used books appro-priate for K-3rd grade stu-dents. There will be a box in the Arrowwood office for book donations. The book drive will run from March-May 30th, 2014 All books will be donated to Phoenix Multicultural Academy K-8 in Southwest Detroit. Any and all questions can be directed to: Britttany Hamilton-Reed

@ bhamiltonreed@gmail.com

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS!

You just took the ACT and now it’s time to write your college

essay! You are to be congratulated on your ACT performance

and your move toward higher education.

The next step is the college Essay and we can help

you achieve that goal before end of this academic year.

There will be an upcoming 3-day workshop

taught by Latisha Harrison

For more info. contact Mr. Charles at the Center

DO YOU NEED HELP

PREPARING YOUR

TAXES?

Try the IRS Volunteer

Income Tax

Assistance (VITA) and

tax counseling for the

elderly (TCE) programs.

VITA Program-if you

make 52,000 or less, IRS

certified volunteers can

inform you about tax

credits for which you

qualify.

TCE Program-If you are

60 years of age or older,

you may qualify for free

tax help from IRS certi-

fied volunteers who

specialize in working

with seniors.

Water Alert

To avoid waste and help keep monthly fees affordable, please check your water pipes, faucets and toilets to ELIMINATE any dripping or run-on situations. If you need maintenance help to stop and/or fix a drip or leak, please call the office immediately and schedule a work order.

Why Fix the Drip? Consider the fact that a leaky faucet can waste up to 74 gallons a day -

and a leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons a day. Each person uses about 100 gallons of water a day. Consumption has risen 200 percent

since 1950 making all communities struggle with increasing costs. Top Ten Water Conservation Tips 1. Low-flow devices at faucets decrease use by 50%. 2. Low-flow (and dual flush) toilets use 40% less water. 3. Shut water OFF (or use bowls or buckets) instead of letting it RUN while doing work that needs intermittent water, e.g., washing dishes, thawing foods, scrubbing vegetables, cleaning. 4. For drinking water, keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the faucet until it gets cold (or turbidity clears). 5. Wash your car at the car wash (especially one that recycles its water). 6. Fix drips (as above), since one dripping faucet wastes more in a day than one person can drinks in a week. 7. Run full loads (not partials) in any dishwasher or washing machine. 8. Sweep sidewalks rather than rinsing them with the hose. 9. Save rainwater for outdoor plants and watering. 10. Use a glass of water for brushing teeth, instead of just letting the water run.

Promote water conservation and help control the largest item in YOUR Co-op’s budget. If your building scored red we will be conducting an inspection in your home this spring. Thank you, AHC Property Management Team

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Arrowwood Office

2566 Arrowwood Trail

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Office Phone: 734-665-3116

Office Fax: 734-665-2854

Center Phone: 734-665-6629

A monthly publication of Arrowwood Hills Cooperative.

2566 Arrowwood Trail. Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

The office contact number is (734) 665-3116.

We offer free display and classified advertising. The

deadline for submission of materials is the 20th day of

the month prior to publication. Any material submitted

after that date may appear in subsequent issues.

Opinions expressed within are those of the authors and

do not necessarily reflect the policy or views of the Co-op

or its staff, members, etc., unless specially noted

otherwise. Articles related to Cooperative policy can be

found in the Arrowwood handbook. For questions, please

refer to the latest version, now available in the Communi-

ty Center office. The editor is not responsible for any

unsigned articles. Advertisements do not necessarily

represent Co-op endorsement of products or services

offered. Articles, except those copyrighted by the author,

may be reprinted by any cooperative non-profit

organization, with proper credit given. Contributors: Pat

Byrd, Krystal Steward, Darin Rowe, Charles Lewis, Lori

Mason and Kimi-Kali Scott.

ARROWWOOD HILLS COOPERATIVE, INC.

Your Home In The Hills

Community Resource Numbers

Ambulance /Fire/Police Emergency 911

Police (Non-emergency) & Animal Control 734 994-2911

United Way 211

DTE Energy (Electricity & Gas) 800-477-4747

Ms. Dig 811

Poison Control 800-764-7661

AAPS (School) Transportation 734-994-5515

S O S Crisis Center 734 484-4300

If there is a number you think we should add, give us a call...

Board of Directors

James Franklin, President , 2014

Wanda Dawson , Vice President , 2016

Juan Montalvo, Treasurer , 2016

James Daniel, Secretary, 2015

Lucy Harris, Sergeant of Arms , 2015

We are

Closed for lunch

daily

12PM

to 1PM

OFFICE Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Friday

9AM - 5PM

Wednesday

9AM-5:30PM

Thursday

1PM-5:30PM

Equal Housing Opportunity

MAINTENANCE TIP: Inspect your window and

door caulking as well as

your weather stripping an-

nually to ensure that every-

thing is sealed properly.