🌟 Feature Friday: Employee Spotlight 🌟
This week we’re excited to recognize Ms. Jen Julien, Data Manager at Cape Fear Middle School.
Ms. Julien is much more than a data manager, she is deeply involved in many aspects of CFMS. From leading the Sunshine Committee to supporting athletic events by running the scoreboard on game days 🏀, she consistently goes above and beyond to support students and staff. Her care for others and commitment to student success are evident in everything she does.
One of Ms. Julien’s passions is improving student attendance, and she has made it her mission to help CFMS reach the highest attendance rates possible. Through creative attendance competitions, student conferences, and thoughtful data tracking, she works tirelessly to keep students engaged and present each day. 📊✨
Ms. Julien also brings positivity to the school community by highlighting students and staff on digital signage throughout the building, helping everyone feel seen and celebrated. Her compassion, drive, and willingness to listen make CFMS a better place for all. 💛💙
Thank you, Ms. Julien, for your dedication, leadership, and the many ways you help CFMS shine!
This week we’re excited to recognize Ms. Jen Julien, Data Manager at Cape Fear Middle School.
Ms. Julien is much more than a data manager, she is deeply involved in many aspects of CFMS. From leading the Sunshine Committee to supporting athletic events by running the scoreboard on game days 🏀, she consistently goes above and beyond to support students and staff. Her care for others and commitment to student success are evident in everything she does.
One of Ms. Julien’s passions is improving student attendance, and she has made it her mission to help CFMS reach the highest attendance rates possible. Through creative attendance competitions, student conferences, and thoughtful data tracking, she works tirelessly to keep students engaged and present each day. 📊✨
Ms. Julien also brings positivity to the school community by highlighting students and staff on digital signage throughout the building, helping everyone feel seen and celebrated. Her compassion, drive, and willingness to listen make CFMS a better place for all. 💛💙
Thank you, Ms. Julien, for your dedication, leadership, and the many ways you help CFMS shine!
🎉🐻 Q2 Celebration Success at Cape Fear Middle! 🎄✨
Today's Q2 celebration at Cape Fear Middle School was packed with fun! Even the rain couldn't keep us from celebrating our Grizzlies.
Students enjoyed:
☕ Hot chocolate stand visits for those with 12 days of perfect attendance
🍿 Concession stand visits for students with Grizzly vouchers and Champ Stamps
🏀 Free play in the gym
🎬 A movie in the cafeteria
💚 A special surprise appearance from the Grinch!
We hope our Grizzlies enjoyed today's celebration. Now it's time to enjoy a long, well-deserved break! 🐻💙
#GrizzlyPride #CapeFearMiddle #Q2Celebration #CelebrateSuccess #PawsitiveBehavior
Today's Q2 celebration at Cape Fear Middle School was packed with fun! Even the rain couldn't keep us from celebrating our Grizzlies.
Students enjoyed:
☕ Hot chocolate stand visits for those with 12 days of perfect attendance
🍿 Concession stand visits for students with Grizzly vouchers and Champ Stamps
🏀 Free play in the gym
🎬 A movie in the cafeteria
💚 A special surprise appearance from the Grinch!
We hope our Grizzlies enjoyed today's celebration. Now it's time to enjoy a long, well-deserved break! 🐻💙
#GrizzlyPride #CapeFearMiddle #Q2Celebration #CelebrateSuccess #PawsitiveBehavior
🐻❄️Have a wonderful winter break, Cape Fear Middle School Grizzlies! ❄️🐻
Time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the holiday season with family and friends. Whether you're traveling, staying at home, reading by the fire, or just taking it easy, make the most of this well-deserved break!
We can't wait to see all our amazing Grizzlies back in the halls on Tuesday, January 6th. Come back rested and ready for a great second half of the year!
Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy every moment! 💙
#GrizzlyPride #WinterBreak #CFMS #SeeYouInJanuary
🎨 Building Communication Skills...Without Words! 🤫✨
In Mrs. Morin's class, students practiced cooperative drawing with holiday themes. The challenge: draw collaboratively, one shape at a time, with no verbal communication. This activity strengthened visual literacy, patience, and nonverbal collaboration skills—all while having fun creating scenes of the Grinch and Santa! 🎅🎨
#21stCenturySkills #CreativeLearning #CooperativeDrawing #TeamworkSkills #HolidayArt
In Mrs. Morin's class, students practiced cooperative drawing with holiday themes. The challenge: draw collaboratively, one shape at a time, with no verbal communication. This activity strengthened visual literacy, patience, and nonverbal collaboration skills—all while having fun creating scenes of the Grinch and Santa! 🎅🎨
#21stCenturySkills #CreativeLearning #CooperativeDrawing #TeamworkSkills #HolidayArt
🐻🚀Grizzly Launch Week Sends STEM Soaring! 🚀🐻
What an incredible week of launches at Cape Fear Middle School! Our Grizzlies took their STEM skills to new heights with Mr. Odom's annual Launch Day activities:
🏎️ 8th graders put the pedal to the metal with CO2-powered dragsters
🚀 7th graders engineered and launched solid fuel model rockets
💧 6th graders took advantage of the beautiful weather for water-powered rocket launches
From the classroom to the launch pad, our students are learning hands-on engineering, physics, and the thrill of seeing their hard work blast off! Amazing job, Grizzlies!
#GrizzlyPride #CFMSGrizzlies #STEMEducation #LaunchDay #HandsOnLearning #EngineeringInAction #FutureEngineers #STEMRocks
What an incredible week of launches at Cape Fear Middle School! Our Grizzlies took their STEM skills to new heights with Mr. Odom's annual Launch Day activities:
🏎️ 8th graders put the pedal to the metal with CO2-powered dragsters
🚀 7th graders engineered and launched solid fuel model rockets
💧 6th graders took advantage of the beautiful weather for water-powered rocket launches
From the classroom to the launch pad, our students are learning hands-on engineering, physics, and the thrill of seeing their hard work blast off! Amazing job, Grizzlies!
#GrizzlyPride #CFMSGrizzlies #STEMEducation #LaunchDay #HandsOnLearning #EngineeringInAction #FutureEngineers #STEMRocks
🥽 Step Into Your Future Career with VR!
Students in Mrs. Morin's class are getting hands-on experience with cutting-edge VR technology to explore CTE career paths! From performing knee surgery to constructing towers, our students are virtually stepping into professional roles and discovering what different careers look like in action.
This immersive learning experience allows students to:
✨ Explore various career options in a risk-free environment
✨ Develop technical skills and spatial awareness
✨ Gain confidence in STEM and CTE fields
✨ Experience real-world job scenarios before committing to a career path
Technology is transforming how we prepare students for the workforce, and we're here for it! 🚀
#CTEEducation #VRLearning #CareerExploration #FutureReady #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning #21stCenturySkills
Students in Mrs. Morin's class are getting hands-on experience with cutting-edge VR technology to explore CTE career paths! From performing knee surgery to constructing towers, our students are virtually stepping into professional roles and discovering what different careers look like in action.
This immersive learning experience allows students to:
✨ Explore various career options in a risk-free environment
✨ Develop technical skills and spatial awareness
✨ Gain confidence in STEM and CTE fields
✨ Experience real-world job scenarios before committing to a career path
Technology is transforming how we prepare students for the workforce, and we're here for it! 🚀
#CTEEducation #VRLearning #CareerExploration #FutureReady #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning #21stCenturySkills
🐻 DAY 12 IS DONE - YOU DID IT, GRIZZLIES! 🐻
🎉 12 DAYS OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE COMPLETE! 🎉
YOU SHOWED UP! YOU STAYED STRONG! YOU FINISHED! 💪🔥
🎄 Hot Chocolate Bar is TOMORROW! ☕✨
Your dedication, consistency, and commitment have been AMAZING! We are SO proud of you! 🐻💙
Congratulations to everyone who completed the challenge! You proved what Grizzly Pride is all about! 🙌
#GrizzlyPride #PerfectAttendance #CapeFearMiddle #12DaysComplete #WeDidIt #HotChocolateTomorrow
🎉 12 DAYS OF PERFECT ATTENDANCE COMPLETE! 🎉
YOU SHOWED UP! YOU STAYED STRONG! YOU FINISHED! 💪🔥
🎄 Hot Chocolate Bar is TOMORROW! ☕✨
Your dedication, consistency, and commitment have been AMAZING! We are SO proud of you! 🐻💙
Congratulations to everyone who completed the challenge! You proved what Grizzly Pride is all about! 🙌
#GrizzlyPride #PerfectAttendance #CapeFearMiddle #12DaysComplete #WeDidIt #HotChocolateTomorrow
🐻💚 12 DAYS OF KINDNESS - DAY 12 TOMORROW 💚🐻
Friday, December 19th | DAY 12 Challenge: Pick up trash around you 🌍♻️
Our FINAL day of the 12 Days of Kindness! Let's show kindness to our school and our planet by keeping our spaces clean, Grizzlies!
Thank you to ALL our Grizzlies for making this challenge amazing! Keep spreading kindness every day! 💚
#GrizzlyPride #12DaysOfKindness #CFMSKindness #Day12 #FinalDay
Friday, December 19th | DAY 12 Challenge: Pick up trash around you 🌍♻️
Our FINAL day of the 12 Days of Kindness! Let's show kindness to our school and our planet by keeping our spaces clean, Grizzlies!
Thank you to ALL our Grizzlies for making this challenge amazing! Keep spreading kindness every day! 💚
#GrizzlyPride #12DaysOfKindness #CFMSKindness #Day12 #FinalDay
🎉🏆Cape Fear Middle School Cheerleaders Win PCS Winter Cheer Sportsmanship Award! 🏆🎉
We are thrilled to announce that our CFMS Cheerleading Team has been awarded the PCS Winter Cheer Sportsmanship Award! 🎊
This well-deserved recognition celebrates their outstanding character, team spirit, and the incredible way they represent Cape Fear Middle School. From the sidelines to the classroom, these athletes demonstrate respect, kindness, and unwavering support for their peers and competitors alike. 💙
Their positive energy and dedication to lifting others up truly embodies what it means to be a Grizzly! 🐻✨
Congratulations to our entire squad—you make us proud every single day! 📣🌟
Special recognition also goes to Madeline Moore for earning an individual sportsmanship award. Way to shine! ⭐👏
#CFMSCheer #GrizzlyPride #SportsmanshipAward #PCSCheer #CapeFearMiddleSchool #TeamSpirit #StudentAthletes
We are thrilled to announce that our CFMS Cheerleading Team has been awarded the PCS Winter Cheer Sportsmanship Award! 🎊
This well-deserved recognition celebrates their outstanding character, team spirit, and the incredible way they represent Cape Fear Middle School. From the sidelines to the classroom, these athletes demonstrate respect, kindness, and unwavering support for their peers and competitors alike. 💙
Their positive energy and dedication to lifting others up truly embodies what it means to be a Grizzly! 🐻✨
Congratulations to our entire squad—you make us proud every single day! 📣🌟
Special recognition also goes to Madeline Moore for earning an individual sportsmanship award. Way to shine! ⭐👏
#CFMSCheer #GrizzlyPride #SportsmanshipAward #PCSCheer #CapeFearMiddleSchool #TeamSpirit #StudentAthletes
😴🎅 REMINDER: Tomorrow is PAJAMA DAY! 🎅😴
Friday, December 19th - Long Winter's Nap! Wear your coziest holiday PJs and get comfy as we wrap up Spirit Week and head into winter break!
Let's end the week in comfort and style, Cape Fear! 🎄💤
#HolidaySpiritWeek #PajamaDay #CapeFearMiddle #WinterBreak #HolidayPJs
Friday, December 19th - Long Winter's Nap! Wear your coziest holiday PJs and get comfy as we wrap up Spirit Week and head into winter break!
Let's end the week in comfort and style, Cape Fear! 🎄💤
#HolidaySpiritWeek #PajamaDay #CapeFearMiddle #WinterBreak #HolidayPJs
🎉 Heads up, Cape Fear Middle School families! 🎉
Tomorrow, Friday, December 19th, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM.
❄️ Please plan accordingly! ❄️
#EarlyRelease #CFMSFamilies
Tomorrow, Friday, December 19th, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM.
❄️ Please plan accordingly! ❄️
#EarlyRelease #CFMSFamilies
🎄Cape Fear Middle Staff Celebrates the Season Together! 🎄
Yesterday, the staff at Cape Fear Middle celebrated the holidays with a delicious lunch and festive get-together featuring a white elephant gift exchange during our staff meeting. It was wonderful to see our team relax, connect, and enjoy some well-deserved fun!
A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for providing the fantastic lunch and to our Sunshine Committee for organizing such a memorable celebration. These moments of appreciation and community are what make Cape Fear Middle special!
Happy Holidays to our incredible staff! 🎁✨
#CapeFearMiddle #HomeOfTheGrizzlies #StaffAppreciation #HolidayCelebration #SchoolCommunity #PTOLove #ThankYouTeachers #EducatorsRock #HolidaySpirit
Yesterday, the staff at Cape Fear Middle celebrated the holidays with a delicious lunch and festive get-together featuring a white elephant gift exchange during our staff meeting. It was wonderful to see our team relax, connect, and enjoy some well-deserved fun!
A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for providing the fantastic lunch and to our Sunshine Committee for organizing such a memorable celebration. These moments of appreciation and community are what make Cape Fear Middle special!
Happy Holidays to our incredible staff! 🎁✨
#CapeFearMiddle #HomeOfTheGrizzlies #StaffAppreciation #HolidayCelebration #SchoolCommunity #PTOLove #ThankYouTeachers #EducatorsRock #HolidaySpirit
🚨🎄 GRIZZLIES, I CANDY CANE JAM is TOMORROW! 🎄🚨
📅 Thursday, December 18 | ⏰ 6pm-8pm | 🎵 DJ Dane Britt
📝 Permission slips were handed out in homerooms - don't forget yours!
What you need:
✅ $5 at the door
✅ Signed permission slip (REQUIRED!)
✅ Your best holiday outfit
✅ CFMS Students Only
Get ready for dancing, festive treats, and holiday shopping! 🎁💃
We'll see you TOMORROW NIGHT, Grizzlies! 🐻🎅✨
#CandyCaneJam #CFMSGrizzlies #TomorrowNight #GetExcited
📅 Thursday, December 18 | ⏰ 6pm-8pm | 🎵 DJ Dane Britt
📝 Permission slips were handed out in homerooms - don't forget yours!
What you need:
✅ $5 at the door
✅ Signed permission slip (REQUIRED!)
✅ Your best holiday outfit
✅ CFMS Students Only
Get ready for dancing, festive treats, and holiday shopping! 🎁💃
We'll see you TOMORROW NIGHT, Grizzlies! 🐻🎅✨
#CandyCaneJam #CFMSGrizzlies #TomorrowNight #GetExcited
ELEVEN days of perfect attendance! You're ALMOST THERE! 🎉🔥
ONE MORE DAY! That's it! Just ONE more day until the Hot Chocolate Bar celebration on Friday, December 19th! ☕🎄
You've worked SO hard, Grizzlies! You've shown up every single day - now finish strong! 💪✨
Tomorrow is December 18th! Let's make it 12 for 12! You've got this! 🙌🐻💙
#GrizzlyPride #PerfectAttendance #CapeFearMiddle #Day11Done #OneDayLeft #FinishStrong
ONE MORE DAY! That's it! Just ONE more day until the Hot Chocolate Bar celebration on Friday, December 19th! ☕🎄
You've worked SO hard, Grizzlies! You've shown up every single day - now finish strong! 💪✨
Tomorrow is December 18th! Let's make it 12 for 12! You've got this! 🙌🐻💙
#GrizzlyPride #PerfectAttendance #CapeFearMiddle #Day11Done #OneDayLeft #FinishStrong
🐻💚 12 DAYS OF KINDNESS - DAY 11 TOMORROW 💚🐻
Thursday, December 18th
DAY 11 Challenge: Write a thank you note to someone 📝💌
A heartfelt message can mean so much! Take a moment to let someone know you appreciate them, Grizzlies!
#GrizzlyPride #12DaysOfKindness #CFMSKindness #Day11 #Gratitude
Thursday, December 18th
DAY 11 Challenge: Write a thank you note to someone 📝💌
A heartfelt message can mean so much! Take a moment to let someone know you appreciate them, Grizzlies!
#GrizzlyPride #12DaysOfKindness #CFMSKindness #Day11 #Gratitude
🎊✨ REMINDER: Tomorrow is NEW YEAR'S EVE ATTIRE! ✨🎊
Thursday, December 18th - Dress to Impress! Wear your fanciest New Year's Eve outfit and shine bright at the dance!
Let's celebrate in style, Cape Fear! 🥳💃🕺
#HolidaySpiritWeek #NewYearsEve #CapeFearMiddle #DressToImpress
Thursday, December 18th - Dress to Impress! Wear your fanciest New Year's Eve outfit and shine bright at the dance!
Let's celebrate in style, Cape Fear! 🥳💃🕺
#HolidaySpiritWeek #NewYearsEve #CapeFearMiddle #DressToImpress
🐻 Reminder: Winter II Sports kick off Monday, January 6th! 🐻
🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts
⚽ Boys Soccer Tryouts
📣 Girls Basketball Cheer Practice Resumes
⏰ Immediately after school until 4:30 PM
IMPORTANT: Before returning, please double-check that all required paperwork is completed in BigTeams (Student Central) so your student can participate.
Go Grizzlies! 💙🤍
#CapeFearMiddle #MiddleSchoolAthletics #GrizzlyPride
🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts
⚽ Boys Soccer Tryouts
📣 Girls Basketball Cheer Practice Resumes
⏰ Immediately after school until 4:30 PM
IMPORTANT: Before returning, please double-check that all required paperwork is completed in BigTeams (Student Central) so your student can participate.
Go Grizzlies! 💙🤍
#CapeFearMiddle #MiddleSchoolAthletics #GrizzlyPride
❄️✨ REMINDER: Tomorrow is WINTER WONDERLAND! ✨❄️
Wednesday, December 17th - Winter Wonderland Day! Wear all white and blue to create a beautiful winter scene at Cape Fear!
Let's turn our school into a snowy wonderland! ☃️💙
#HolidaySpiritWeek #WinterWonderland #CapeFearMiddle #HolidaySpirit
Wednesday, December 17th - Winter Wonderland Day! Wear all white and blue to create a beautiful winter scene at Cape Fear!
Let's turn our school into a snowy wonderland! ☃️💙
#HolidaySpiritWeek #WinterWonderland #CapeFearMiddle #HolidaySpirit
🐻 DAY 10 IS IN THE BOOKS, GRIZZLIES! 🐻
TEN days of perfect attendance! DOUBLE DIGITS! 🎉🎉🎉
You are SO incredibly close! That Hot Chocolate Bar is practically waiting for you! ☕🔥
Your hard work and dedication have been OUTSTANDING, Grizzlies! Don't stop now! 💪
TWO MORE DAYS! You've got this! 🙌🐻
#GrizzlyPride #PerfectAttendance #CapeFearMiddle #Day10Done #AlmostThere
TEN days of perfect attendance! DOUBLE DIGITS! 🎉🎉🎉
You are SO incredibly close! That Hot Chocolate Bar is practically waiting for you! ☕🔥
Your hard work and dedication have been OUTSTANDING, Grizzlies! Don't stop now! 💪
TWO MORE DAYS! You've got this! 🙌🐻
#GrizzlyPride #PerfectAttendance #CapeFearMiddle #Day10Done #AlmostThere
✨TEACHER TUESDAY✨Mr. Paul Elmore teaches 8th grade and Math I at Cape Fear Middle School. Now in his 12th year of teaching, he is known for helping students feel more confident in math. Families and staff say he has a way of keeping students’ attention and breaking down concepts so they make sense. His goal is for students not only to understand the material but also to apply what they’ve learned.
What stands out most about Mr. Elmore is his reliability. He’s willing to help whenever he’s needed—before school, during the day, or after dismissal. Staff often refer to him as “Mr. Dependable” because they know they can count on him.
Recently, a teacher at CFMS had a flat tire during a heavy rainstorm. Mr. Elmore went outside and helped change the tire, giving up his own time to make sure the staff member was safe and able to leave. It’s one example of the way he consistently steps in for others.
Thank you, Mr. Elmore, for your steady support of students and staff at Cape Fear Middle School. 💛🔧
What stands out most about Mr. Elmore is his reliability. He’s willing to help whenever he’s needed—before school, during the day, or after dismissal. Staff often refer to him as “Mr. Dependable” because they know they can count on him.
Recently, a teacher at CFMS had a flat tire during a heavy rainstorm. Mr. Elmore went outside and helped change the tire, giving up his own time to make sure the staff member was safe and able to leave. It’s one example of the way he consistently steps in for others.
Thank you, Mr. Elmore, for your steady support of students and staff at Cape Fear Middle School. 💛🔧
