REMINDER from Wake County Public School System School is canceled TODAY Friday, September 30 Parents, due to the predicted effects of the impending tropical storm, all WCPSS classes, extracurricular and after school activities will be canceled.

Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary families, October 11th, is our next #DDMESPTA #SPIRITNIGHT McDonald's of Cary! Join us and help raise funds for our #school, #teachers, and #students and enjoy lunch, dinner, or snacks!! The event runs from 11 am to 7 pm!

Today my Honey 🐝’s showed up & showed out! I challenged them to simply write a poem- no restrictions 🥁 👏🏾THE 👏🏾WHOLE 👏🏾 HIVE👏🏾FLEW👏🏾IT👏🏾OUT👏🏾THE👏🏾SKY!!!! I almost cried🥹…This is only the beginning #Poets Wake County Public School System Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary Roxann Sykes, DDMES Principal Angela Griffin

We’re deepening our understanding of Place Value & Comparison by engaging in PLAY! Ss took turns creating a 5 digit # by rolling a 🎲 . Then they compared the 2 #’s! Engagement was 🔥 The Hive is on a roll- LITERALLY 🎲 Roxann Sykes, DDMES Principal Angela Griffin Wake County Public School System

As a proud grad & current Teacher of Wake County Public School System what an honored it was to represent my school Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary at the WCPSS Magnet Fair. I was able “catch up” with my former colleagues & even got to visit my Powell Elementary family where it all began ☺️.

Pumpkin Day 2023 ✅! The Hive created characters w/their pumpkins, learned more about pumpkins through reading comprehension practice & conducted a “pumpkin”corn science experiment. Happy Pumpkin Day!!! Roxann Sykes, DDMES Principal Angela Griffin Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary

Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary Families, have you set up your student's Bookfair eWallet yet? Watch this to learn how it's easy! players.brightcove.net/1543299976/Eyj…

🥹 I can tell my kiddos really missed me over our extended wknd & I can say the feeling is mutual. #hivecommunity

Hey, all my Educator Supporters. My school is still in need of Volunteer Readers for our Literacy Night (Thursday, 11/17). If you are interested in reading, please contact me. See the flyer for full details! Thanks in advance.

🌎 My Admin rocks!!! Always willing to step in & do what needs to be done to keep us afloat!!! While still fulfilling her Principal duties 🤩! Everyday I strive to be more & more like her!!! We ❤️ you Roxann Sykes, DDMES Principal Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary Wake County Public School System

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🐝 Today, Chris Dunston buzzed by The Hive to kickoff our Division EOY Review 🥳. Thank you for the support, guidance, &🍏 Teacher Appreciation Wk goodies! Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary Roxann Sykes, DDMES Principal Teacher Support WCPSS Title I

A few weeks ago Dillard Drive Magnet Elementary Teachers & (some) Staff had a “Underground Spirit Week” We didn’t included Admin, Front Office Staff & students. Boy did they inquire. Today Dr. Roxann Sykes, DDMES Principal & crew got us back with a Jelly Bean Prank 😆

It’s been a honor to return & teach in the same district I graduated from. Wake County Public School System thank you for 8 yrs of amazing kiddos, families, coworkers/admin, & teaching. Farewell, you will always be in my ❤️ Next Chpt : 🌍 International Teaching in Egypt 🇪🇬

LET’S SEE IF THE MEDIA GIVES THIS THE ATTENTION THEY GAVE 5 WHITE MISSING BILLIONAIRES IN A SUBMARINE Miss Carlee Russell was abducted on 7/13/23 off of Interstate 459 South, mile marker 11, Exit 10 around the vicinity of Hoover High School area around 9:30pm-10:00pm in Hoover,

Breaking News: Carlee Russell found safe in Alabama. Here’s what we know so far. 🧵

I’m so happy my TiTi’s Big Boy enjoyed Spanish Immersion Summer Camp!

I’ve made it to Egypt 🇪🇬 & doing an awesome job embracing the culture. Everyday is an exciting adventure. Can’t wait for more ☺️

🍎Year 5 Open House ✅ I’m truly enjoying Teaching Aboard 🇪🇬📝

Last Wk, We hosted a Volleyball 🏐 Tournament (w/another American School). 2nd Grade showed support by creating a Spirit Banner to include BOTH SCHOOLS! Our Lady & Men mixed MS/HS Falcons won 🏆. Can’t wait for more games 🏐😊