Cape Fear Elementary School

5th graders celebrated the end of Module 2 with a Royal Banquet! Students dressed up as idioms and enjoyed snacks that played with words!

Fourth grade visited Moores Creek National Battlefield as it prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek. We learned how this first decisive Patriot victory helped North Carolina become “First in Freedom.”

Mrs Hollifield's class learned about ice skating for the Winter Olympics in Music.

Ms. Hamilton's class earned Hat Day for awesome attendance! Keep showing up Cubs!

Get ready for a week packed with books, fun, and school spirit! We can’t wait to see our Cubs dressed up, showing creativity, and celebrating the power of reading.

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Science Olympiad Competition Day was one for the books! Our Cubs represented with confidence, teamwork, and determination — and they made us so proud! From testing events to building challenges, they showed what preparation and perseverance can do. A huge THANK YOU to our amazing families for your continued support and encouragement. We are also so grateful to our PTO for providing lunch and keeping our team fueled for the day! And a very special shout-out to the incredible ladies who led our team to success: Mrs. Taylor, Ms. Hamilton, Mrs. McCloskey, Mrs. Bass, Mrs. Biersbach, Mrs. Garvey, and Mrs. Gainey — your dedication, time, and passion make all the difference. 1st Place Varsity Bridge-a-roni 2nd Place Varsity In Metrics We Trust 3rd Place Varsity Coastal Countdown 3rd Place Varsity Bones in Brawn 3rd Place Varsity Code Busters 3rd Place JV Bones in Brawn 3rd Place JV Ramp & Roll

We are excited to share that our Nutritional Program has officially come to an end! 🎉

Throughout the program, the 21st CCLC students had a wonderful time learning about healthy food choices, balanced meals, and the importance of proper nutrition. They also gained valuable knowledge about kitchen safety and how to handle food responsibly.

It has been amazing to see their enthusiasm, curiosity, and growth as they explored new ideas about eating well and staying safe in the kitchen. The students truly enjoyed every part of the experience!

To celebrate their hard work and participation, each student has received a certificate of completion along with some fun goodies.

Fourth grade had an unforgettable day of hands-on discovery at the Coastal Carolina Museum and the Ingram Planetarium, exploring everything from coastal ecosystems to outer space.

Today in Mrs. Johnson’s class, our Creative Curriculum guided us in making bird feeders while learning how and what birds eat. We talked about different types of bird food and how birds use their beaks to gather and eat their meals. We also created our very own Insect Class Book based on everything we have learned so far in our insect study. The students shared facts, drawings, and ideas to show their understanding!

Mrs Hewlett’s class enjoyed upgraded recess for earning perfect attendance!

Ms. Grochan and Ms. Snider’s classes enjoying snow cones for perfect attendance

In Mrs. Johnson’s class, our insect learning continues to grow! 🐞🦋 We completed a story sequencing activity for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, practicing our comprehension skills by retelling the events in order. Students also measured different insects while comparing and contrasting their similarities and differences — great hands-on math and science connections! We also designed 3-D egg carton caterpillars, and we wrapped it all up with some fantastic writing during Semester 2 of Fundations.

Mrs Robertson's preschool class in continuing their insect study. During large group they had to experiment with working in groups and moving like an insect with six legs and three body parts. We made one group a spider with 8 legs. Children engaged in multiple activities including write the room, measuring insects, writing letters/words in salt, counting insects, painting ladybugs, and much more.

Our 5th graders headed out to cheer on the Fayetteville Marksmen! 🏒 This field trip brings our science standards to life as students see force and motion, momentum, and friction in action on the ice. Learning + hockey = a winning combination!

The Road to the Championship Reading Tournament is officially underway! Round one runs now thought February 28th.
Whether your child is reading independently or you’re snuggled up reading together, every single minute counts. Points are based on the average minutes per student and staff member, so your time truly makes a difference!
Let’s help CFE climb the leaderboard!
Log your reading minutes here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfApzka8bmtJDTTD1qvyfflrcq6d_4ZGG-PpLFpbr_8ct8roQ/viewform

Our 21st CCLC students became structural engineers during a hands-on STEM challenge! Using only toothpicks and marshmallows, students had 15 minutes to design and build a structure that could withstand an “earthquake.” We tested their creations by shaking the desk to see which designs stayed standing. Through this activity, students explored how Earth’s changes impact buildings while practicing teamwork, problem-solving, and the engineering design process.

This week in the 21st CCLC program, our students investigated magnets: they predicted which objects would be attracted, tested them, and discovered the results. We learned the “magnetic rule,” made a temporary magnet by aligning electrons, and played a lively game to visualize magnetic fields.  Our young scientists did an excellent job thinking, testing, and exploring!

Mrs. Snider’s and Ms. Grochan’s classes earned an upgraded recess for their outstanding attendance!

Ms. Hamilton’s class is building big math skills one centimeter cube at a time! Hands-on measuring with centimeter cubes makes learning stick.