Be on the look out for our new School Spirit order forms that are coming home this week.
Shout out to all our parents who volunteered for our Book Fair this week! We could not have done it with out you!
Thank you so much for supporting our library by shopping at the book fair and helping us reach our goal!
SAFETY FIRST - a big thanks to Sgt. Kittlaus with the Pender County Sheriff's Office who stopped by Cape Fear Elementary School this morning to show the students what deputies do for our community and how they keep us safe. #ThankYou
Tomorrow is the last day of our Spring Book Fair. Shopping hours are 10:00-12:00.
LAST CALL! Yearbook sales end Friday, April 1st. The cost of the yearbook is $25. Orders must be done online. https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/cape-fear-elementary-school/2021-2022-yearbook-114/access
Mental Health Matters!!
That's why in the music room at the beginning of class we do a mindfulness activity. Mindfulness meditation, at its simplest, is paying attention to what is happening in the present moment. Students come up in front of class and play the Tibetan singing bowl. Everyone participates in a breathing exercise to make ourselves aware of our surroundings before instruction begins. Not only does the fine arts give an avenue for self expression, but also a place where students social and emotional learning is key. Take a look at this kindergarten student eager and excited to play the singing bowl!
We are kicking off our One Book One School this week with a 5 Day Kindness Challenge. Throw kindness around like confetti!
It's not too late to set up you child's ewallet account! Our Book Fair begins tomorrow!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/capefearelementaryschool1
Our Cubs had a great day previewing our Book Fair!
Performing Arts and Visual Arts are so important for everyone. There is a heap of incontestable research showing that an education rich in music and art improves students' cognitive function and academic performance. Take a look at this 1st Grader who is excited to play this tenor xylophone!
The Pender High School Beta Club will be hosting a Daddy/Daughter Dance for ages 0-8th Grade on Saturday, April 9th. Funds raised will go towards our trip to Nashville, TN where we will be attending and competing at the National Conference in 3 Individual and 4 team events! Thank you for your support!
Kindergarten registration information.
March Madness... but make it art!
Check out these awesome 4th graders in Ms. Morley's class presenting their artist research projects. Each student researched and put together a presentation for their artist. Then the class is voting to find out who the favorite artist for each class will be!
Ms. McCall's First Graders showed awesome creativity with their Leprechaun Traps.
Our Spring Book Fair is next week! Please click on the link to explore the interactive book flyer and set up your child's ewallet account. What is ewallet? Instead of sending your child to school with cash for the Scholastic Book Fair, you can now easily use the digital Book Fair eWallet. It's quick and easy.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/capefearelementaryschool1
CFES Spring Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29th.
Ms. Hanson's groups read books today about seeing pictures and shapes in the clouds. The weather helped considerably with being able to make connections and experience things along with the book characters.
Volunteers Needed! Help make our Book Fair the best ever. Our Spring Book Fair begins next week on Monday, March 21st- Friday March 25th. Times that volunteers are needed are Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00- 1:00. You must have a current Pender County Schools background check. Please contact Mrs. Taylor at melissa_taylor@pender.k12.nc.us if you are able to help!
In music we talk about pitch and volume with sound waves??? Why YES we do!! Music is all around us everyday! Check out this clip from Ms. Hollifield's 3rd grade class.
https://youtu.be/SVEIKEdlHv4
Maybe it is just loud noise or a way to learn about music and STEAM. Music and the visual arts stimulate the brain, and with its varied sounds and lyrics, students are exposed to a large amount of vocabulary in a short amount of time. This Fine Arts Month, take a moment to find a creative outlet to express yourself.