Dear Apex Middle School Families,

Last night, our choral students joined forces with peers from Apex and Apex Friendship High Schools, as well as Salem Middle School, for a stunning performance. The event was truly spectacular and a shining example of the power of community partnerships! A special shout-out to Mr. Browning for co-directing this memorable concert.

Tonight, the Middle School All-County Honors Band Concert will take place at Ligon Magnet Middle School, celebrating the outstanding achievements of 158 talented students from across the county, including our own from AMS. A huge thank-you to Ms. Marks for her dedication in preparing our students for this incredible experience!

Upcoming School Breaks

Note that the building will be closed to the public from November 27th - 29th.

Next week will be a full week of school. Please note that Thanksgiving break will be from November 27th to 29th, and Winter break will run from December 23rd to January 2nd. We hope you enjoy this time with family and friends!

A Note from Mrs. Broadbent, School Psychologist

The Power of Gratitude: Helping Your Child Develop an Attitude of Appreciation

As parents, we want our children to grow up to be kind, compassionate, and appreciative individuals. One key way to foster these qualities is by encouraging gratitude. Gratitude, the act of being thankful and expressing appreciation, is a powerful tool that can have a profound impact on a child's well-being and development.

Click here to learn more about cultivating gratitude, its benefits, and how to foster it in our children.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Warm regards,

Raleigh Bame

Principal, Apex Middle School

Ensure your child receives a copy of this year’s memories! Order the AMS yearbook online by March 28, 2025, to secure your copy. Visit the Varsity Online Yearbook Center (www.yearbookordercenter.com) and enter school code 10708. Each yearbook is $40 (plus shipping and handling), and ordering online is the only way to guarantee your copy. Don’t miss out—order today!

BETA Club - Ronald McDonald House Wishing Tree - Donations Needed

RMH Wishing Tree: Final Push for Donations!

Thank you so much for the generous donations to the Ronald McDonald House Wishing Tree drive. These homes provide comfort, care, and support to seriously ill children and their families, and we’re collecting snacks to help make their holidays away from their own homes a little brighter.

The last day to donate is this Monday, November 25, so let’s rally together for this amazing charitable cause. Every donation makes a difference!

Credit by Demonstrated Mastery

CDM is the process by which a student may earn credit for a high school course by demonstrating a deep understanding of course content, without course enrollment or seat time.

For information about Credit by Demonstrated Mastery, you can view our CDM parent presentation.

To apply to participate in the CDM process, complete the CDM Application and Agreement. Applications must be submitted to our school-based CDM Coordinator, Dana Pilkington.(dpilkington@wcpss.net)

Application Window: Oct. 14 - Dec. 20, 2024

Phase 1 Testing Window: Feb. 18 - March 3, 2025

Save the Dates -

• PTA Sponsored Winter Dance ~ December 13th 7:00 - 9:00 pm

School Pictures - Fall 2024

• Retake: December 3, 2024

ELA UPDATES:

This week students will finish their independent research on Serf/Peasants or Lords/Ladies. They will use the information gathered on their Adversity Anchor chart to write a well written essay about the challenges faced by the group of people they chose.

Students were given an Independent Reading Pacing Guide with specific dates to help break the reading of their independent reading book down into smaller sections so they can successfully read their book and complete their choice board activities by Jan. 10th. Teachers have been signing off each week to ensure students are reading their books. Students should have their book with them in class as some day we will “drop everything and read.” We are really trying to build reading stamina and improve their reading fluency and inforce skills taught in class. Please ask them about the book they have chosen to read. Here are some helpful questions:

• Why did you select this book?

• Will you catch me up on the story? What’s happened so far?

• What do you think will happen next?

• If you were that character, what would you have done differently in that situation?

• Where is the book set?

• If the main character in that story lived next door, would you be friends? Why?

• Did you learn any new words or facts so far?

• What was your favorite part of the book? Why?

• Who was your favorite character? Why?

• What was the most interesting thing you learned from the book?

• Would you have ended the book differently?

• Did it end the way you thought it would?

• Did the problem of the book’s plot get solved?

• If you could change one thing in the book, what would it be?

Upcoming Major and Minor Assessments:

• Tues Nov 26: Serf Peasant/Lord Lady Essay (MAJOR)

• Tues Dec 3: Mid Unit Assessment (MINOR)

• Fri Jan 10: Independent Book Project Due (MAJOR)

MATH UPDATES:

All students should complete DeltaMath and at least 5 lessons in Dreambox every week.

• Math 6: We will continue with Unit 3: Unit Rates and Percentages, completing lesson 11 from the workbook.
• Math 6+: We will continue with Unit 4: Scale Drawings completing lessons 9 and 10 from the workbook.

Upcoming Major and Minor Assessments:

Math 6: none this week

SCIENCE UPDATES:

In preparation for the test next week our scientists are going to be reviewing all of the information they have learned about waves. Including waves classifications and properties, EM Spectrum and light waves, and sound waves.

Upcoming Major and Minor Assessments: None this week

SOCIAL STUDIES UPDATES:

Our student historians will continue in our Religion Unit.

Upcoming Major and Minor Assessments:

Minor: Monotheism Quiz Tuesday 12/3

• Fun Dinner Conversation Topic Featuring Social Studies: The US Constitution guarantees freedom of speech. What is one natural right that cannot be enjoyed without freedom of speech?

ELA UPDATES

Upcoming Minor/ Major Assessments:

If you would like to purchase a copy of our featured novel, Lyddie by Katherine Paterson, for your student, you can find it HERE on Amazon.

• Monday 11/25 – Hayes and Francis: Media Center

• Tuesday 11/26 – Telke: Media Center

MATH UPDATES

Upcoming Minor/ Major Assessments:

Math 7

• None. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Math 7+:

• None. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

SCIENCE UPDATES

Upcoming Minor/ Major Assessments:

• Letter to an official about climate change (minor due Tuesday 11/26 at the end of class)

SOCIAL STUDIES UPDATES

Upcoming Minor/ Major Assessments:

• Reminder: Absolute Monarch Research Graphic Organizer is due Tuesday 11/19 (Minor Grade)
• Protestant Reformation Article due 11/21 (Minor Grade)
• English Civil War Exit Ticket
• Enlightenment Thinkers Research Graphic Organizer due Monday 12/02 (Minor Grade)

ELA UPDATES:

ELA students will be creating a Shakespeare media campaign to boost Shakespeare’s popularity with a modern audience.

Upcoming Major and Minor Assignments:

• None

MATH UPDATES:

Math 8

SCIENCE UPDATES:

We will explore enrichment activities focused on the Periodic Table and the Hydrosphere.

Upcoming Major and Minor Assignments:

• None

SOCIAL STUDIES UPDATES:

We will be learning about the different branches of our government by exploring the different parts of the US Constitution.

Upcoming Major and Minor Assignments:

• Vocabulary Quiz Monday (minor)

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Website: www.wcpss.net/apexms
Location: 400 East Moore Street, Apex, NC, USA
Phone: 9193872181