Tuesday, April 23, 2013

A Night of the Arts/Courage Carnival

APS is no longer bird crazy but still buzzing like bees.  We have some exciting events coming up and have just finished others.  The teachers are still working diligently to help children to maximize learning.  Please take the time to thank your child's teacher.  Our APS faculty and staff truly love students and work hard to do what is best for them five days a week plus many weekends.

The Night(s) of the Arts was a great hit.  Tracey Rogers and Ramona Hall do an outstanding job and spent many hours in preparation for the two nights.  The children performed well and put on a great performance.  I am not going to list all who helped in fear of leaving someone out, but all involved did a great job.  Ms. Hall is truly buzzing like a humming bird all the time.  Her student art work makes this large facility a beautiful school.  I truly miss the displays during the summer months.  Great job!

Our annual Courage Carnival is coming up as we team up to fight cancer.  I am one of the chosen few in the dunking booth this year.  I am looking forward to making the students happy but I would be lying if I told you getting dunked is fun.  I look forward to Friday and having a great event.  Misty Brothers has put a great amount of preparation in helping this event raise money to fight cancer.  Thanks to everyone who is helping out.

I would like to say thank you to teachers/staff for making APS a great place to work.  We often get bogged down with the responsibility that comes with being in education.  It encourages me to know that our job has meaning.  Our life's work has an impact for years to come.  You make a difference everyday.  The kids that you teach reading and math will use those skills for the rest of their life.  Take heart in knowing that you don't have to worry if your job makes a difference.   You know this because that is why you wanted to be a teacher.

 

Friday, April 5, 2013

YAM 2013/Chic-Fil-A/Desoto Caverns

Good Morning,

        APS has been buzzing as of late.  Our outstanding ART program, led by Ramona Hall, has turned APS into a bird sanctuary.  We have wonderful art work displayed throughout the school created by our students.  I also witnessed my first flash mob on Friday before spring break after some outstanding performances in the cafeteria.  Thank you APS teachers and students for making this a fun place to work and learn.
       
        Our 1st graders had a wonderful time at Desoto Caverns this week.  I had the opportunity to go Wednesday and enjoyed the trip.  Our children were great and I was very proud to be an administrator for APS.  APS teachers kept the students organized and safe.  I would like to thank Debbie Howell and  all teachers that helped in making this a great learning experience for our 1st graders.

        Chic-Fil-A Spirit Night for APS was Thursday Night.  APS packed the dining hall.  The extremely nice employees of Chic-Fil-A told me that we brought more support than any other school.  I told them, "It was our pleasure." Thank you students, teachers and parents for showing your love for APS.  Thank you Mr. Bob Moore and Chic-Fil-A for your support of APS and other local schools.

        I look forward to finishing the school year strong.  We will have more activities in the coming weeks.  Please encourage your child to stay focused on learning and and performing their best.  Have a great day.