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A popular program that encourages students to read books and test their comprehension via the computer. There is an A.R. store several times per year that students are rewarded for their reading. Students need to be independent readers to participate in the program. |
After-School Clubs
Karie Garner
Jean Erlemann
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We match teachers and interested parents in organizing a club that is of interest to students. The clubs will meet twice each month after school. |
Apex Advisory Board
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A representative from our school attends advisory council meetings and Apex Education Advisory Committee meetings. |
Book Drive
OPEN |
A program that encourages families to donate used books, of good quality, to the school. The books are then distributed to classrooms. |
Book Fair
Deb Elmore
Mary Strynar
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A fundraiser offering students and parents the chance to buy excellent reading materials for their home library while raising money to support PTA programs to enrich our school. |
BoxTops/Cartridges
Kathleen Knowlton
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A fundraiser that collects General Mills product BoxTops and recycles printer ink cartridges for school cash! |
Campus Beautification
Meredith Schaller
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Maintains the school grounds and helps to keep our campus safe and beautiful. |
Character Education
Susan Mabe
Christa Joyce
Deb Julian
Kathleen Knowlton
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This program promotes positive character traits education throughout the school year. Each month a new character trait is introduced. Students are encouraged to talk about good character. Students are recognized when they display a character trait. |
Chick-Fil-A
Dru Hale |
This fundraiser allows you to enjoy a night off from cooking and support AES at the same time. Come out for dinner and say hello to the teachers and staff of AES. |
Corporate Fundraising
JoAnn Miller
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Coordinates fundraiser with local sponsors such as Chick-Fil-A, Sweet Tomatoes, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Food Lion, Lowes and Learning Express. |
Cougar Care
Mary Casey |
A babysitting co-op used by parents when volunteering at the school. Parents work in the co-op once per month and are encouraged to bring their child, while he/she is volunteering at the school, to the co-op as often as needed. |
Cultural Arts
Liz Duin
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A program that coordinates cultural arts programs or performances that enrich the arts program at our school. Programs are presented to students in grades K-2 and grades 3-5 several times per year. This program is a favorite with both students and staff! |
Curriculum/Teacher Liaison
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A program that distributes funds to classroom teachers and specialists to help them purchase materials and supplies to enrich the classroom experience. |
Directory
Billy Foss |
Responsible for the publication of the student/parent directory. The directory is distributed to all members of the PTA. (Non-members do not receive a directory.) The directory includes a bonanza of important school and PTA information! |
ESL Coordinator
Patricia Mascarelli
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In order to better serve the needs our culturally diverse ESL parent population, this committee works to collaborate activities and needs of our growing ESL population. Assists in translation needs whenever necessary. |
Field Day
Liz Duin
Denise Graff
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This is a spring event that takes place at the end of the school year. Students play water games, battle obstacle courses, ride giant slides and race "hot wheels." Students anticipation of this event is tremendous. Make sure your students brings a towel and change of clothes that day. They will have loads of fun! |
Friday Bulletin
Diana Fierst
Kendi Coutant |
Compiles and publishes the Friday Bulletin that updates parents of school and PTA events. The bulletin is sent home with each student in the Friday folder. |
Grant Writing
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Works to secure grant money to support school enrichment programs. |
Innisbrook
Carra Castagnero
Kendi Coutant
Susie Fee
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A major fundraiser that will consist of students and their families selling Innisbrook Giftwrap to neighbors, family and friends. This fundraiser funds most of our programs that enrich our school throughout the year. |
KidsVote
Mary Casey |
Coordinates the PTA KidsVote program at school and on election day. Encourages students to explore their civic responsibility of voting. |
Leadership
Mary Casey
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The Leadership team is part of the site-based management team that works to improve student achievement through school management that includes administration, staff and parents. This committee is also responsible for putting together the team that will work on the School Improvement Plan. |
Legislative Rep.
OPEN |
PTA is the largest advocacy organization for children in the United States. The Legislative representative informs the PTA Board and parents of pending legislation of concern to educators and parents, and encourages them to express their views to elected officials. |
Lost & Found
Bergit Albrecht |
Sorts through lost and found items on a weekly basis and returns labeled items to classrooms. Organizes unclaimed items to be donated twice per year. |
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This committee works to recruit families to join the PTA and distributes membership cards to all PTA members. We encourage all families to join PTA. |
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This program coordinates volunteers with students that need extra help in the classroom to reach their grade-level goals. Volunteers work weekly with individual students or groups of students to enrich their classroom learning. |
Newsletter
(PawPrint)
OPEN |
The PTA newsletter is published and distributed twice yearly to students, parents and staff. The newsletter is produced to encourage the flow of information from school to our students and parents. |
Parent Hospitality
Holly Confroy |
This committee organizes three events per year. The New Parent Breakfast (August), Donuts with Dads & Dudes (November) and Muffins with Mom (May). |
Parent Programs
Amy Chegash
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This committee encompasses a broad area of involvement and can include: coordinating school-based workshops or programs, CPR training for parents and parent educational workshops. |
Publicity
OPEN |
This committee coordinates all activities to publicize Apex Elementary events and accomplishments throughout the school year. |
Reflections
Amy Root
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This committee organizes the PTA annual Reflections contest and encourages all students to enter. Must recruit judges and prepares entries for submission to the Wake County PTA Council.
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Room Parent Coordinator
OPEN
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Coordinates and communicates with our school's Room Parent Volunteers. |
Safety
OPEN |
Promotes a safe school campus. This committee maintains and organizes first aid supplies throughout the campus, coordinates CPR training for the school administration and staff. |
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Our School Spirit Store sells Apex school spirit items such as t-shirts, shorts, visors and school planners. The student store is open every Thursday from 8:05 to 8:35 a.m. |
Science Spectacular
Nicole Wilaford
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This program integrates the science curriculum and scientists in the community to help students expand their scientific knowledge. Programs are presented to K-2 grade students and 3-5 grade students once each year. |
Talent Show 5th Grade
Susan Baker
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We have recently brought this back to AES. Each spring, 5th graders are encouraged to share their talents with their fellow classmates, the rest of the school and their parents. |
Teacher/Staff Appreciation
Donna Worsham
Amy Byler
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This committee helps to encourage an atmosphere of support for the teachers and staff by providing special baked goods, birthday wishes, luncheons, staff meeting snacks and Appreciation Days. |
Visiting Author
Kendi Coutant
Mary Strynar
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This committee assists with organizing an appearance by a well-known children's author. Students are encouraged to learn about the author and prepare for this much anticipated visit.. |
Volunteer Coordinator
Danielle Stines |
This committee works to coordinate volunteers when needed in the school, organizes the room parents and works with each committee when there is a need for volunteers. |
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This committee works to coordinate and publish a list of teacher's classroom needs. |
