Good evening, Apex Middle families, Welcome back - we hope you have had an enjoyable winter break with family and friends! Mr. Allen Ellzey begins as the principal of Apex Middle on Monday, January 5th: Cougar Family, I am very excited to return to Apex Middle School on January 5, 2015 as principal. I started my WCPSS career here and served for eleven years as a teacher and assistant principal. With the eight and a half years as principal at Salem Middle included, I have been part of the Apex community for almost 20 years and know how important the academic success of your student is. I look forward to getting to know your student and your family in the coming weeks and months. I am eager to continue building on the framework that is already well underway here with this outstanding staff and your student working together this school year. I want to thank Dr. Tom Dixon, the administrative team, and this staff for their efforts during this interim period since Dr. Hedrick left for her new assignment back in September. Finally, I want to wish all of you a wonderful holiday season and a very Happy New Year!! Allen Ellzey, Principal CALENDAR NOTES Tuesday, 1/6: Basketball AWAY at Holly Ridge Wednesday, 1/7: School Spelling Bee - 6th grade will make up the audience Thursday, 1/8: Basketball AWAY at Lufkin; Spotlight on Student Recognition Upcoming Tuesday, 1/13: Meet the Cougars Open House - please note this is only for students/families who have not attended Apex Middle Wednesday, 1/14: NC Final Exams for 6th grade Science and Social Studies Friday, 1/16: End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester GENERAL NOTES Breakfast to Go: This is a reminder that our cafeteria serves breakfast each morning during the time prior to the 8:15 start of the school day. Students that wish to purchase breakfast will report directly to the cafeteria when they arrive, go through the line, and take their meal to their homeroom where they can sit and eat. We encourage our students to eat breakfast either at home or at school. More information on school meals can be found at http://www.wcpss.net/Page/1848 PTA NOTES Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 6th - 6:30pm in the Media Center - the PTA encourages you to come out and meet other involved middle school parents as well as find out what the upcoming projects are! The AMS PTA is happy to announce that we will again be participating in the Carolina Hurricanes & Harris Teeter Together in Education Nights. The current deadlines are January 9th for those ordering by check and January 23rd for the online option. To purchase online, visit CarolinaHurricanes.com/apexmiddle (password: Cougars) BAND BOOSTERS The AMS Band Boosters will meet on Monday evening, January 5th, at 7:00 p.m. in the band room. All are welcome to attend as we discuss events to help us finish the 20142015 school year with a bang! BAMCAT: Chorus and Theater Boosters 8th Grade Chorus DC Trip: Student and chaperone participation slips are due to Mrs. Rothwell ASAP! More information at: http://bamcatams.org/projects/8th-grade-chorusfield-trip-dc-april-2015/ Cast Rehearsal Schedule for 1/5 – 1/9: Now posted at: http://bamcatams.org/musical/ CREW MEETING Next Monday, December 12th. 3:30 - 5:00 in the auditorium. Parent Crew Leads, parent crew volunteers, and all students interested in being part of the Musical Crew should plan to attend this meeting. Last chance to turn in student applications. If you would like to add or delete an e-mail address, please e-mail me with your child's team name in the subject line. Thanks! Eric Rosen Assistant Principal Apex Middle School 400 E. Moore St. Apex, NC 27502 919-387-2181 erosen@wcpss.net