Physical Fitness

Sarah Spencer is a very active person. This twelve year old dancer stays very fit and healthy by attending many dance classes. She takes tap, jazz, ballet, and character dance classes. She takes all of these classes at Triangle Academy of Dance in Cary, North Carolina. When asked her feelings about dancing, Sarah replied, “I really like to dance.”

Not only does Sarah attend dance classes, but she also helps teach them. She helps out with a class of five and six year olds. They are learning ballet and jazz. Sarah enjoys teaching these children. She thinks it is a very fulfilling experience.

From attending dance classes to teaching them, Sarah gets a lot of exercise. She believes that staying healthy and fit is important. Sarah thinks it is also important to have healthy eating habits. Sarah is one great dancer and a very active, healthy kid.

My School

Fred A. Olds Staff Report

Fred A. Olds is a very special, interesting school. One of the most important things in our school is our staff. We have a total of approximately 53 staff members on our team. Here is a list of staff members and their jobs:
• Mary Anne Wheeler, Principal
• Joi Gibson-Robinson, Assistant Principal
• Chris Lyles , Guidance Counselor
• Nancy Gordon, Media Specialist
• Lisa Meeks, University Connections
• Teresa Macon, Secretary/Treasurer
• LaVern Reid, Before and After School Program Coordinator, Clerical Assistant
• Joan Schuler, NC Wise Data Manager
• Leigh Anne Brann, Kindergarten Teacher
• Suzanne Montgomery, Kindergarten Teacher
• Deborah Brown, Kindergarten/ First Grade Teacher
• Suzanne Dorsey, First Grade Teacher
• Suzanne Wilson, First Grade Teacher
• Courtney McKnight, Second Grade Teacher
• Virginia Young, Second Grade Teacher
• Wendy Warner, Second Grade Teacher
• Magara Boisvert, Third Grade Teacher
• Brandi Woods, Third Grade Teacher
• Peggy Ramseur, Fourth Grade Teacher
• Charity Volkening, Third/Fourth Grade Teacher
• Molly Harnden, Fourth Grade Teacher
• Tracy Daniel, Fifth Grade Teacher
• Molly Harnden, Fifth Grade Teacher
• Clemustine Best, Fifth Grade Teacher
• Suzie Perkins, CC1 Teacher
• Marcia Moore, CC2 Teacher
• Madelyn Smoak, Art Education
• B.J. Thomas, Cross Categorical Resource
• Marlene Mazzola, Literacy and ALP
• Lacrecia Weber, Music Education
• Ai Li Lee, OTR
• Jay Huffman, Physical Education
• Patricia O’Quinn, School Health Nurse
• Lisa Tomaino, School Psychologist
• Clay Hergit, Spanish/ Cultural
• Sherry Frank, Speech
• Jo Naglich, Instructional Technology
• Marilyn Reese, Media Assistant
• Susan Zerkle, Media Assistant
• Julie Nau, Great Leaps and ALP
• Paula Gross, Kindergarten Assistant
• Ora McLain, Kindergarten Assistant
• Nancy Blum, First Grade Assistant
• Ashley Bunn, First Grade Assistant
• Ellen Emerson-Bates, First Grade Assistant
• Laura Macon, First Grade Assistant
• Jill Rohan, First Grade Assistant
• Wanda Goode, Second Grade Assistant
• Lynne King, Third Grade Assistant
• Vanessa Gaddy, CC1 Assistant
• Debbie Biesacik, CC2 Assistant
• Cil Bass, Cafeteria Manager/Worker
• Lewis Spence, Head Custodian

The staff at Fred A. Olds is amazing. They are very friendly and kind. Olds has many different programs that help children who need more help in some areas as well as the academically gifted students. Fred A. Olds has a great staff.

Girl or Monkey?

I think I am like a monkey. There many different reasons why I think this. For one thing, I adore bananas. They are one of the most delicious foods I have ever tasted. I also like many other fruits that monkeys eat.

There are also other reasons that I am like a monkey. My mom tells me that I am smart and fast, just like a monkey. I am very small, like some kinds of monkeys. Climbing is an activity both monkeys and I enjoy. Monkeys can get pretty loud, and so can I. Those are just a few ways I am like a monkey.