Cape Fear Elementary School

Storm chasers at work! Our 21st CCLC students ran a temperature experiment to practice using scientific tools and making evidence-based predictions. Through hands-on activities, they explored evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, investigated what causes wind, and even built tornadoes-in-a-bottle. To finish, they watched a thrilling air-pressure demonstration—the can crusher.

Mrs Robertsons preschool class began a new study of the human body. There will be learning opportunities for exploring different parts of the body, the way they move, what parts and organs are for, and how to keep our bodies healthy. This week they have kicked off math and literacy activities that included counting teeth as they clean, step by step directions, beginning sounds of vocabulary, labeling and much much more.

🔬👨🏼‍🔬Duke Energy Science Night👩🏾‍🔬🧪 Join us April 16th from 5-7p for an evening of hands on learning fun! Limited spots available for this event so be sure to send in your RSVP! We will be taking them on a first come, first serve basis. 🌭🌮🍩🚚Foods trucks will be a availabe on site for purchase during the event.

The 21st Century students put some unexpected “weeding skills” to work today in the planter boxes—turns out they’re pretty good at it! They’re also very excited about getting to paint birdhouses for the school garden (future artists in the making 🎨). More garden greatness to come!

Save the Date! Join us for our Duke Energy Science Night—an evening full of hands-on fun, discovery, and excitement!

Our K-Kids students have been working hard to organize a school-wide fundraiser to support the purchase of communal storage and new toys for the field. As part of this effort, they will be hosting a Pajama Day on April 2nd! Students are invited to wear their pajamas to school for the day. To participate, students must prepay $1. All proceeds will go toward improving shared spaces and play opportunities for our students.Thank you for supporting our K-Kids and helping make this fundraiser a success!

Mrs. Johnson’s class kicked off our human body study today! We explored a variety of hands-on activities across science, math, literacy, writing , creative arts all centered around how our bodies work. It was a fun and engaging day full of discovery.

Our Preschool classrooms had a field trip to the City Stage in Wilmington. There they were able to watch a live action show of The Little Mermaid play. The children enjoyed asking questions at the end. They learned about characters, props, roles, and production. 

3/27 Parent Newsletter
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Our 3rd && 4th graders showcased their many talents this week at the spring concert! 🌷🪻🌻 Mrs. Kurtz continues to inspire the love of music & the arts in all of us at CFE! 🎼🎶🐻💙

5th grade gathered for Quarter 3 awards today to celebrate A Honor Roll, AB Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Bringing Up Grades, Growth, Benchmark Scores, and Check In Scores!

Mrs. Johnson’s class had such a magical time on our preschool field trip to see “The Little Mermaid” stage play! ✨ 🧜🏼‍♀️ It was a wonderful experience filled with with smiles, excitement, and lots of fun memories! 

If you missed the Glow Art Show last night, you must check this out! What an amazing event showcasing our students work. https://www.canva.com/design/DAHEgQF36BQ/ROOhcp8GpyZrqs0QLX61Pg/watch?utm_content=DAHEgQF36BQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h8c6a7e8644

CFE Rocked our Socks for World Down Syndrome Day! Celebrating differences, spreading kindness, and showing that we are all wonderfully unique.

We are so excited to share that Mr. Chicoine is our March Pillar of Practice Award winner! This award for March is for a "Trailblazer" that celebrates innovation, creativity, and meaningful use of tools and strategies that enhance student engagement, and you embody that so naturally. You bring your love of fantasy, games, and storytelling into your classroom in ways that make learning immersive and memorable. We enjoy stopping by your room because we know your students are not just learning content, they are stepping into it.

🍿 HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing local Rocky Point Food Lion! 🍿💙 Because of your incredible generosity, we were able to make over 600 bags of popcorn for our entire school during our PBIS celebration! 🎉 Our students had the BEST time enjoying their special treat, and it truly made the day extra memorable… and TASTY! Moments like these wouldn’t be possible without the support of wonderful community partners like you. We are so grateful for your kindness and for always supporting our school family! 💙🐻

Don't forget about the Glow Wild Art Show tonight! Join us for a showcase of student artwork and musical performances by 3rd and 4th grade. There will be art making activities and food trucks. 5:00 - 7:00.

Congratulations, DeLuca Lemcke! Our February Million Minute Reader of the Month! Your dedication to reading is amazing—keep turning those pages and inspiring others!

Help us congratulate CFE’s Teacher of the Year and Beginning Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Garvey & Ms. Hoffman! 🎉🍎 ⭐️Mrs. Garvey (right) was voted CFE’s Teacher of the Year. With 18 years of excellence, she inspires our 5th grade readers daily. Her humor and the genuine connections she builds with her students are unmatched. She continually sets the bar high and brings incredible light and leadership to our school as the head of our School Improvement Team. ⭐️Ms. Hoffman (left) was voted CFE’s Beginning Teacher of the Year. We are so lucky to have her! Joining us this year from UNCW, she creates a warm, welcoming classroom where 3rd graders feel excited to learn. She is already making a lasting impact as part of our CFE family. Teacher of the Year is voted on by fellow staff members, and we couldn’t be more proud to have these two amazing educators represent our school! We’re so lucky to call them ours!💙✨🐻

Thank you Patriot Pest Control from Wilmington for taking their time and coming to talk to all of our preschool classes to extend their study on insects. They brought valuable knowledge about pest and how to identify safe insects vs unsafe insects. They shared all the tools, protective gear and proactive ways to safe. Children engaged with asking various questions about what exterminators do and what they use.