Leadership Days Survey

Did you have a chance to join us on Leadership Day? Here is your chance to make it even better. CLICK HERE to take the survey and give us your feedback.

Annual Canned Food Drive

Thanksgiving is right around the corner which means that the annual Canned Food Drive will happen soon (along with some football and a good turkey meal). This is a HUGE event for our school (and community) and we have actually won this for 15 years in a row (shout out to AB Combs!). More importantly, we have helped thousands in our community.

November 23rd-December 4th

Each dollar collected equals 5 cans of food! New this year: We will also use some of the canned food to benefit our own Combs Backpack Buddies Program!

More information from the food bank: This important event comes at a critical time the holiday season when the need for food increases. Sadly, the fight against hunger continues as there are 450,000 people at risk of hunger in our local community, and nearly 30% are children. The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina strives to provide resources for our neighbors in need in our 34 county service area. Last year, the “Students Against Hunger” Food Drive was a record-breaking success, collecting 138,095 pounds and $48,628.00. When combined, that’s nearly 322,960 meals! We are hoping to beat the record this year. We can do it with your help! Students Against Hunger is held in conjunction with the WTVD ABC 11 “Heart of Carolina ” Food Drive . Participating schools donating the highest per capita food pounds will be deemed the "Leaders in the Fight Against Hunger.” For more information CLICK HERE .

All parents are invited to participate in

COFFEE TALK
With school administration

Wednesday, October 28th

8:30 – 9:15 am in the Media Center

The focus of this meeting is a presentation of the School Improvement Plan, followed by a question/answer session

Immediately following Coffee Talk, the PTA will hold an informational meeting about what the PTA does and how to get involved. All new spirit-wear and car magnets will be available for purchase!!

The Community is invited to a presentation by Vicki Dalia, granddaughter of Mr. A. B. Combs. Ms. Dalia will be telling our students about Mr. Combs and why this school is named after him. Wednesday, October 28, 12:15 to 1:00 A. B. Combs Multi Purpose Room

Comfort Zone Camp Fundraiser

Comfort Zone provides grieving children with a voice, a place and a community in which to heal, grow and lead more fulfilling lives. You can help them out! CLICK HERE to find out how.

Free Seasonal Flu Shots Available

Wake County is partnering with public, private and charter schools across the County to provide free seasonal flu shots to all school-age children in Kindergarten through grade 12. To find out more about this program, CLICK HERE to read about it at the Wake County Public Schools website

Would you like to be a Gator too? 

Interested in applying to A.B. Combs?  We'd love to have you come for a tour!  Each of the tour dates listed in this link are for prospective Combs families and are limited to 15 people. Please call or email our Magnet Coordinator, Jodee Gupton, to sign up for a tour. CLICK HERE for more information

Finding Your Voice

One of our great school friends, Andrew Phillips, continues to follow his passion as he works to publish the story “Santa Clothes”. Mr. Phillips has been to our school many times over the years teaching how to create stories, engaging our students in songs, and sharing his gift of storytelling. He has found his voice as a children’s storyteller and continues to find new ways to share his ideas with children across the country. You can help Mr. Phillips reach his next goal by going on to www.abcbookcompetition.org and vote for “Santa Clothes.” The website offers individuals a chance to read exciting new stories and check out emerging artists. The story has been selected as one of the top 12 finalists from across the country. The story with the most votes will be published for all to enjoy. Let’s work together as a school to help Mr. Phillips reach his goal of publishing “Santa Clothes”.

AB Combs News

Here is some breaking news about some former students and teachers from our AB Combs Magnet family!

Magnet Newsletter from Wake Schools
Dr. Bottomley receives award
Stuart Jones and water rescue!
Another news story about Stuart

Back to School Information

It won't be long until AB Combs is back in full swing. Here is a chance to get a head start on some of the paper work you may need to fill out for the upcoming school year. Complete these forms and send with your child on the first day of school. All class assignments for the 2009-2010 school year will mailed August 18, 2009. Because of the uncertainty of the state budget, we will not be able to finalize our class lists until mid August. No infomation regarding class assignments will be shared until after the postcards are mailed.

NEW Parental Request to Deny Access (English)
NEW Formulario de Solicitud Paternal para Negar Acceso (Spanish)
NEW Flag Survey
Forms Checklist
Parent Request and Physicians Order (English)
Parent Request and Physicians Order (Spanish)
Medication Procedures
Carpool Traffic
Carpool Letter and application
Carpool Procedures
Discipline Policy Signature Letter
LEAD Code of Cooperation
Permission to Photograph/Videotape
School Bus Information Letter
School Calendar
Student Interest Survey
Supply List 2009-2010
Transportation Verification Form
Information about accident insurance

Dr. Burns Superintendent's Journal

This Journal is a videotaped message from Superintendent Del Burns to parents and the community regarding the issues that affect the Wake County Public School System. In what are expected to be regular webcasts, the Journal will allow parents and other key stakeholders the opportunity to hear directly from the Superintendent. CLICK HERE to view the video.