Principal Message, 9/13/2020
Hello Cougar Families,
I hope this email finds you well! Here are the week’s updates and announcements. Please continue to reach out to myself, Ms. Chi and your child’s teachers with needs and concerns.
Istation Reading Assessment
All WCPSS Elementary students will be taking the Istation ISIP assessment this September. We would like for all of our Apex students (K-5) to complete this assessment between September 16 and September 30. Please read the following memo for pertinent information:
Istation Parent Information-Spanish
Save the Date: Virtual Open House
Our Open House for parents will be held from 5:30-6:45 on Tuesday, September 22nd for k-2 parents and Thursday, September 24th for 3-5 parents. We will kick off the evening with a brief PTA welcome video. At 5:40, classroom sessions will begin. We will have two, 30 minute classroom sessions.
AES Spirit Wear
The 2020-2021 school year is definitely one to remember! Pick up one of AES's spirit wear t-shirts or hooded sweatshirts today and show your Cougar Pride! Our kids are virtually unstoppable!!
You can order at our memberhub website at https://apexes.memberhub.store or you can bring your completed order form with check or cash to the school office lobby on Tuesday (9/15 & 9/22) and Wednesday (9/16 & 9/23) from 8-4.
If you have any questions, please contact Vikki Tollefsen - vikkitollefsen@gmail.com
Student Support Contact Information
We have a wonderful student support services team at Apex ES! As needed, please use the contact form found in the above information document and a team member will reach out to you and your family.
Kindergarten Tears & Cheers Follow-up
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend this past Thursday! Couldn't make it? No worries! You can review the program which was facilitated by our administrators and Student Support Services staff. Then, complete the quick form to submit questions or feedback! We value input from our Kindergarten families.
Message from our AES School Library
We are now offering virtual checkout and curbside pickup for library books!
Students have two options for checkout.
- Parents can email Mrs. Wilson and ask for a mystery bag of books (hwilson2@wcpss.net)
- Students can place books on hold
The following presentation describes the process.
AIG Fall Nomination 1st Semester Nomination Window is open!
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teachers, Parents and Students, please email Laurie Bell at: llevesque-bell@wcpss.net for student nominations.
Teachers or Parents may nominate:
- High achieving 4th or 5th grade students who are not already identified
- High achieving 4th or 5th grade students who wish to add a second area of identification
- High achieving 4th or 5th grade students who are new to Wake County Public Schools
Deadline: October 2nd, 2020
Technology support for parents and students
WCPSS encourages parents to visit wcpss.net/techguides for technology support. The resources on this site show students how to log in to their Wake IDs and student email, how to set up and use Chromebooks and Internet hotspots, how to connect to WiFi, how to use learning systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas, and much more. You can also find contact information for our help desk.
Important: Free breakfast and lunch for all students
Students in all grade levels can receive a free breakfast and lunch from an operating location until December 31*. Please visit https://www.wcpss.net/food for a list of operating sites. Students are not required to visit their assigned school and do not have to be present to receive meals. The curbside meal service will operate Monday through Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost! No student ID number required to receive meals. Our AES School Kitchen is a school food distribution site. (*Or until funding is depleted).
Important Resources
- Return to Campus Guide for Families
- Guides to Technology for Parents and Students
- Single Subject Acceleration Testing Plan
- PTA
- YMCA Scholastic Support Center