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January 19, 2025

 

A.B. Combs families,

 

We were notified this week that Combs was recognized as a Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America.  This is such a distinct honor and we are so excited to share this award with our school community!

 

We can’t wait to celebrate our students’ Science Fair projects on Wednesday.  We hope our leaders find a way this weekend to lead, love, and serve just like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

 

No School on Monday, January 20th and Tuesday, January 21st:  There will be no school for staff or students on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.  There will also be no school on Tuesday, January 21st for a Teacher Workday.  Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 22nd.

 

Science Fair/ STEM Night:  We will host a Science Fair & STEM Night on January 22nd (judging occurs during school hours; family STEM night begins at 6pm)  All information regarding the Science & Engineering Fair can be found on the school website.  For students who are invited to attend, there will be a Science Fair Awards Assembly on Monday, January 27th at 8:45am in the gym.

 

Principal Chat and PTA Meeting:  Please join us on Friday, January 24th for an in-person PTA Meeting and Principal Chat with Mrs. Sexton. This will begin at 8:45am and will be held in the school cafeteria.  We will host principal chats each quarter and they will alternate with being in-person and virtual.

 

Magnet Lottery Process: If you have a student currently in 5th grade at Combs, you MUST APPLY if you wish to continue at a magnet school at the next grade level. Apply now at https://www.wcpss.net/magnet. The deadline to apply is January 23rd. Please feel free to also visit wcpss.net/magnet for information about upcoming recruitment events. Rising kindergarten siblings of magnet students in grades K-4 MUST enroll and apply to attend the same school as the older sibling. 

 

Kentwood Community Reads:  Join us on January 30th between 5:30-7:00pm at Kentwood Learning Center (3910 Neely Street, Raleigh). 

 

Dive into the joy of storytelling with us! Listen to captivating tales, pick out some books to take home, and savor tasty snacks alongside our amazing Combs teachers and staff.

Bring your love for books and a sense of adventure—this will be a night filled with fun, laughter, and fantastic stories! We can't wait to see you there!

 

Celebrate Success: Celebrate Success is quickly approaching! Families, please join us for a time to celebrate our many accomplishments thus far this school year. We will share data, our data tracking, and awards with one another! Celebrate Success will take place on Friday, February 7th in students’ classrooms. We look forward to seeing you there!  Below are the listed times for each grade level:

  • Kindergarten: 12:30-1:00pm
  • 1st grade: 11:15-11:45am
  • 2nd grade: 1:45-2:15pm
  • 3rd grade: 11:45-12:15pm
  • 4th grade: 9:45-10:15am
  • 5th grade: 11:30-12:00pm

Annual Asbestos Notification: Please read the linked letter as part of the required annual asbestos notification.

                    2024-25 Annual Asbestos Notification

                    2024-25 Annual Asbestos Notification (Spanish)

 

News from Combs PTA

Stock the Lounge: The PTA needs your help in making our teachers Feel the Love in February!  We will be stocking the lounge with snacks and candy.  If you are able to donate snacks/drinks/candy for the teacher's lounge, please sign up here.  All items are requested to be dropped off in the carpool line on Friday, January 24th from 8-8:30am.  Thank you for your support!

 

Volunteers for Science Fair: We are looking for judges for our upcoming Science Fair on January 22nd.  No science background is necessary.  Click here for sign-up information

 

Please consider joining the Combs PTA! https://www.abcombspta.com/membership  You can also email Membership@abcombspta.com to find out how to get involved.

 

Upcoming School Events (see our school calendar for events for the year):

Monday, January 20th: Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday-no school for students & staff

Tuesday, January 21st: Teacher Workday- no school for students

Wednesday, January 22nd: Science Fair and STEM Night 6-7:30pm

Friday, January 24th: PTA Meeting and Principal Chat with Mrs. Sexton at 8:45am in the cafeteria and Stock the Lounge items due

Monday, January 27th: Science Fair Awards Assembly for invited students & families at 8:45

Thursday, January 30th: Kentwood Park Community Reads 5:30-7pm (drop in)

Friday, January 31st: Report Cards go home

Friday, February 7th: Celebrate Success in all classrooms

 

Please follow A.B. Combs on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Have a wonderful weekend!



Juley Sexton

Principal