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Fundraiser Checklist 5 key things that can elevate the success of a school fundraiser
Fundraising is a vital asset for every school, but it can be challenging and a lot of work! Trust the Apex Leadership Co. team, they know from experience! As experts in school fundraising, they have seen all kinds of challenges [...]
Dealing With Testing Anxiety
As the second quarter of the school year whizzes by, state testing, finals, and major exams can start weighing heavy on students' minds. Regardless of whether they are in elementary school or taking SATs to move on to college, testing [...]
Celebrating Presidents’ Day
The third Monday of every February serves as the federal holiday celebrating Presidents’ Day. This long-standing holiday has been recognized since 1885, when it was initially established to celebrate President George Washington’s birthday, according to History.com. It was later moved [...]
Feel and Spread the Love this Valentine’s Day
The month of February is all about love! And who couldn’t use a little more love, kindness, and positivity, right? With that in mind, Apex Leadership Co. shares some “lovely” ideas to help teachers, staff and parents spread the movement [...]
Social Media Etiquette and Rules
Social media can be a great way for students and friends to connect, but it can also get extremely overwhelming, creating unrealistic pressures and causing anxiety. Before children are introduced to the world of social media through various apps, it’s [...]
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Home and in the Classroom
Particularly in the past few years, the topics of acceptance inclusion, and standing up for one another — for humankind as a whole — have come to the forefront. These leadership lessons, and the recognition that one person can truly [...]
Planning Tips for an End-of-Year Fundraiser
It’s 2022! And while it’s hard to think of the end of the school year in May, it will be here in a flash! For those PTA and PTO groups that are considering hosting an end of year fundraiser, there [...]
Tips for Writing Thank You Notes in Honor of National Thank You Note Day
December 26 marks National Thank You Note Day. The Apex Leadership Co. experts understand the importance of keeping the tradition of writing thank you notes alive, even in the age of texting and technology. A hand-written note can go a [...]
How to Make and Stick to New Year’s Resolutions
It’s hard to believe that another year has flown by! Like 2020, this year also required students to be flexible, resilient and adaptive to challenges and changes. But a New Year is just ahead and as the month comes to [...]
Ideas for Staving off Winter Break Woes
It’s already December, which means the holidays and the winter break from school are just a few short weeks away. And while it’s important that students have much-deserved free time, the break shouldn’t be used as a massive video game [...]