(Well...for most, that is ...) I've got 3 more Mondays to work at Olive Chapel Elementary and, after that, my Shakespeare Summer Drama Camp, and, after that, a few days in the Outer Banks!

The recent '08 Invention Convention and Greek Festival were wonderful culminating events for our AG students.

Caldecott Awards were awarded with fourth grader, Mae Turney, being our Grand Caldecott Medal winner for this year! Congratulations to her!

We also had several Silver Medal "Honor" books as well. All the students were winners, however, as all the stories were chock full of alliteration, meaningful repetition, wonderful illustrations and kid-friendly plots.
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A huge, wonderful THANK YOU for the world's best and BIGGEST tote bag! My fifth grade AG students sneaked behind my back, and , with the creative help of Mrs. Pam Marquie, made a colorful and original tote bag for me! THANKS TO ALL OF YOU -- I'LL NEVER RECEIVE SUCH A UNIQUE GIFT AGAIN! I'LL TREASURE MY BAG ALWAYS!!

The fifth-grade Apex Elementary Drama Club outdid themselves on their June3 production of "The Tempest," by William Shakespeare. WOW! Difficult language, long soliloquies, a plethora of tedious rehearsals -- nothing could stop our intrepid thespians! Way to go, you actors!

Since our third grade AG Identification Process was so lengthy this spring, we literally ran out of school time for an informational parent meeting. So ... Mark Your Calendars!!! August 28th (Thursday) @ 6:00 pm in the Apex Media Center. This session is for both "new" and "old" (veteran!) parents. It will be an important meeting, as several AG policies have changed.

HAVE A HAPPY SUMMER!
Remember: Summer is not for idle, empty minds; it's for open minds! Keep reading, exploring, and doing challenging activities! See you soon!