Battle of the Books
Jan White- yurtlethebean@gmail.com
Ann Louise Lake - louie_lake@hotmail.com
A popular program that encourages students to read books and test their comprehension. This chair works closely with our school librarian to select books for the program and plan opportunities for students to test their knowledge.
 

After-School Clubs
Emily Mora  -  ejn24@hotmail.com - STEAM Club
Stef Frigo - schmeff12@hotmail.com - French Club
This committee is comprised of volunteers who are leading after school opportunities. Each opportunity must be submitted to the PTA board for approval. A chair for After - School Clubs (does not necessarily need to be an instructor) should provide interested club volunteers information for submitting/establishing a club, follow up with PTA board about approval of club and communicate with administration regarding use of space and student participation and dismissal.

Apex Advisory Board
Heather Smith-mandhsmith@aol.com
Jan White- yurtlethebean@gmail.com
A representative from our school attends advisory council meetings and Apex Education Advisory Committee meetings
 

Book Fair
Corley Strunk: corley.strunk@gmail.com
Teresa Fussell: Teresa.fussell@gmail.com
(Previous chair: Sherri Bolton-swbolton@nc.rr.com)
This fundraiser offers 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. The chair organizes the book fair with Scholastics and executes decorating, set up and sales. Co-chairs recommended.
 

Box Tops
Kristy Norman - kristy.norman@gmail.com
Janis Snyder-janis.snyder@gmail.com
A fundraiser that collects General Mills product BoxTops for school cash! Chairs promote the program, organize collection drives and submit eligible Box Tops for cash.
 

Campus Beautification
Jaimee Baron - jaimeebaron@gmail.com
Lesley Kohler - kohlerlb@gmail.com
Jamie Synan - jamie.synan79@gmail.com
This chair leads efforts to maintain the school grounds and helps to keep our campus safe and beautiful.
 

Character Education
Jaimee Baron - jaimeebaron@gmail.com
Lesley Kohler - kohlerlb@gmail.com
Jamie Synan - jamie.synan79@gmail.com
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. The committee organizes the monthly recognition and awards for students.

No-Fuss Fundraiser (Spirit Nights)
Erin & Mike Carpenter  -  emmunise@gmail.com
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. Chair selects venues and sets dates with input from administrators.
 

GoPlaySave Fundraiser
RMuscaro@gmail.com
The chair organizes the distribution and sells of GPS coupon books. This fundraiser earns 50% for each book sold.  It requires time at the beginning of the school year for about the first three to four weeks.
 

Cultural Arts
Carla Gregg- carlapgregg@gmail.com
Belinda Sukeena -bsukeena@gmail.com
(Previous chair: Colby Benevides-cmbene@gmail.com)
This chair 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!
 

Field Day
Meagan Salz - stantonml@gmail.com
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." Coordinators partner with the P.E. teacher to set up station and organize products and treats.
 

Friday Bulletin
Rebecca Muscaro- RMuscaro@gmail.com or apexesbulletin@gmail.com
Compiles and publishes the electronic Friday Bulletin that updates parents of school and PTA events as well as volunteer opportunities.
 

FUN RUN
Kara Hornada-khornada@hotmail.com
Sherry Presnall - apexespresident@gmail.com
Plans details of the PTA’s largest fundraiser, the Fun Run. Duties include working with a Fun Run committee to create a timeline for events, communicating with families about donations, acquiring corporate sponsors and planning for the day’s events.
 

FUN RUN After Party
Caroline Cockman - Caroline.r.cockman@gmail.com
Work with a committee to plan a family friendly event to celebrate the evening of the FUN RUN. Event includes a silent auction and raffle as well as a DJ dance party. Concession stand, food trucks and other entertainments are flexible add-ons.
 

Grant Writing
OPEN
Works to secure grant money to support school enrichment programs.
 

Leadership
Sherry Presnall - apexespresident@gmail.com
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.
 

Lost & Found
OPEN
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.
 

Membership
Cathy Wurst - apexesmembership@gmail.com
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.
 

Parent Hospitality
Brodwynn Roberts -  Roberts.brodwynn@epa.gov
Kevin Roberts - buskrr@gmail.com
This committee organizes Donuts with Dads & Dudes (October) and Muffins with Mom (May) where parents visit with their children and other parents over breakfast before school in the cafeteria.
 

Reflections Contest
Lisa Glover - Lisa.glover@alumni.unc.edu
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
 

Room Parent Coordinator
OPEN
Coordinates and communicates with our school's Room Parent Volunteers what their duties are and answers any questions and concerns for the classes.  Maintains the teacher profiles and wish lists for the teachers and well as coordinates Teacher Appreciation week with the room parents.
 

Recycling
Susie Friedel- scfriedel@gmail.com
Volunteers collect recycling from classrooms once a week. Adult volunteers may do it alone or establish a student team to help, with administration approval.
 

School Spirit Shop and Spirit Wear
Ashley McMillan - Asheliz21@aol.com
Our School Spirit Store sells Apex school spirit items such as t-shirts, shorts, visors and school planners. The student store is open every Friday from 8:05 to 8:35 a.m.

Science Spectacular
OPEN
This program integrates the science curriculum and scientists in the community to help students expand their scientific knowledge. Programs are presented to 1-5 grade students once each year. Kindergartners have a sepearate science related program funded by the PTA.
 

Teacher/Staff Appreciation
This committee helps to encourage an atmosphere of support for the teachers and staff.This volunteer coordinates staff appreciation efforts throughout the year, establishes dates with administration and can also take care of one or more of the following roles if desired:

• Staff Appreciation Chairs - Hannah Williams: hannahwilliams2209@gmail.com & Tammy
  Roose tarheelstateteacher@gmail.com
  Plans back to school luncheon, two early release staff lunches (fall and winter) and teacher appreciation
  week luncheon and festivities

• Bus Driver appreciation - Linda Bitner - bitlinnc@yahoo.com
  Confirms week (usually in February) and creates/purchases small tokens of appreciation for bus drivers and
   crossing guards
  Custodian appreciation - Kristy Norman  -  kristy.norman@gmail.com
   During custodian appreciation week (usually October) provides a card and small token of appreciation for
   each of custodial staff members.
  Staff birthdays - Ann Louise Lake - louie_lake@hotmail.com
  Puts a birthday card in each staff member’s box during their birthday month. Designs and prints a small
  birthday card/note for staff members, collects $5 gift cards (or purchases remaining needed) to put in envelope.
  Staff birthday list available from office staff.

Visiting Author
Ursula Fagerstrom- fagerstrom5@gmail.com
Juliet Andes - julietandes@gmail.com
This committee assists the school librarian 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. The chair promotes the event, organizes book orders/signing and provides hospitality to the author during his/her visit.
 

Yearbook
OPEN - Apexesyearbooks@gmail.com
This committee works to design, coordinate and publish the yearbook - a much anticipated annual! Chair works closely with Strawbridge to use a template to create. Chair oversees orders and deliveries. Many volunteers are needed to input pictures from events throughout the year.
 

School Improvement Plan - Parent Liason
OPEN
 

Media/Techonology Committee - Parent Liason
Corley Strunk-corley.strunk@gmail.com
Parent representative to meet with schoool’s technology team. Keeps parents informed about technology needs and decisions.
 

Spring Fling
Julie Thomas -jam1010@aol.com

Caroline Cockman - Caroline.r.cockman@gmail.com
Works with a committee to plan a family friendly free outdoor event. The event includes food options, playground and field play, and more