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Principal's Message                                        September 8, 2017
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Apex Fun Run

This semester's only major fundraiser, the Apex Fun Run was launched this past Wednesday with a pep rally from our Apex team!  Please look for your child's Pledge Kit and visit www.apexfunfun.com and view this video:
https://vimeo.com/224399946  to find out more! 

The Apex Fun Run is for every student regardless of financial giving.  All students will receive Apex bands, race-day lap counters, and team awards.  We invite all parents to come to the Apex Fun Run and share in this great event!  The times for the Apex Fun Run are as follows:

Thursday, September 14 in the multipurpose room:
     9:15: Preschool a.m. classes
     1:00: Preschool p.m. classes
 
Friday, September 15 on the field:
     9:00: Kindergarten
     9:45: 2nd Grade
     10:30: 3rd Grade
     11:15: 1st Grade

Belo w are some  highlight s from the September 6 kick-off assembly.  



 
"Ballet Under the Stars" Practice

This past Wednesday, many of our 3rd graders began practicing for the upcoming "Ballet Under Stars".  Ballet Arizona will perform at Fountain Park on Friday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m.  Every year they work with a group of our 3rd graders to practice and perform.  We have two more Wednesday practices before the big event!



Bobby's Thoughts
I just love school.  Every Thursday morning, my mom puts on my "therapy dog" vest and I get to ride to school with her.  I'm so excited that I'm doing circles by the door!  I get to go to every classroom, walk up and down the aisles, and get special hugs from all of my friends.  Of course, my special hugs are pats on the head and tummy.  Those just make me feel extra special!

I asked my mom if I could give a special award out to some friends who I see doing something extra special for their friends.  It makes my tail wag to see others making their friends smile!

When I give out my special tag to someone I will ask myself the following questions:
Have you done your best today?
Have you helped someone?
Have you listened to your teachers?
Did you obey the lunch room rules?
Did you share today?
Did you say "please" and "thank-you"?
Did you invite someone to play with you today?
Did you play nicely with all your friends?
Did you take turns?
Have you given someone a hug?
Were you kind today?
Have you made someone smile today?

Maybe mom will let me come to the assembly and give out the awards!


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Congratulations to our Kiwanis Terrific Kids
for the week of September 4-8!

Kindergarten: Mila Valdez
First Grade: Shiloh Garcia
Second Grade: Nohealani
Third Grade: Kaleb Kasper


Thank you for joining us, Noon Kiwanis Club members Marcia and Bernie Hoenle!




Looking Ahead
View upcoming events of the week ahead
 
9/11/17-
9/15/17

APEX Fun Run activities
9/11/17

Response to Intervention (RtI) Cycle 1 starts
9/12/17
10:15-10:45: Constitution Day & Citizenship assembly in multipurpose room: wear patriotic colors
2:20: Student early release for staff professional development
2:30-3:30: 3rd grade "Ballet Under the Stars" practice

9/13/17
 2:30: Codakid program begins
9/14/17
 9:15 & 1:00: Preschool Mini-Fun Runs in multipurpose room
9/15/17 K-3rd Grade Apex Fun Runs on field:
9:00: Kindergarten
9:45: 2nd Grade
10:30: 3rd Grade
11:15: 1st Grade

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