🐻 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. 💛🔧

🐻💚 12 DAYS OF KINDNESS - DAY 10 TOMORROW 💚🐻
Wednesday, December 17th
DAY 10 Challenge: Make someone laugh 😄🎉
Laughter is contagious and a gift we can all give! Let's spread joy and smiles today, Grizzlies!
#GrizzlyPride #12DaysOfKindness #CFMSKindness #Day10 #SpreadJoy
Wednesday, December 17th
DAY 10 Challenge: Make someone laugh 😄🎉
Laughter is contagious and a gift we can all give! Let's spread joy and smiles today, Grizzlies!
#GrizzlyPride #12DaysOfKindness #CFMSKindness #Day10 #SpreadJoy

📚🎉Congratulations to Alaina for winning our Million Minute Challenge in November! 🎉📚
She read the most minutes during the month of November and showed incredible dedication to reading. Your hard work and love of books is truly inspiring!
Keep up the amazing reading, Alaina, and great job representing Cape Fear Middle School Grizzlies! 🐻
Let's keep those pages turning, Grizzlies!
#MillionMinuteChallenge #CapeFearMiddleSchool #GrizzlyPride #ReadingChampion
She read the most minutes during the month of November and showed incredible dedication to reading. Your hard work and love of books is truly inspiring!
Keep up the amazing reading, Alaina, and great job representing Cape Fear Middle School Grizzlies! 🐻
Let's keep those pages turning, Grizzlies!
#MillionMinuteChallenge #CapeFearMiddleSchool #GrizzlyPride #ReadingChampion

🐻 DAY 9 HAS COME AND GONE, GRIZZLIES! 🐻
NINE days of perfect attendance! You're SO close now! 🎉🔥
Three-quarters of the way there! Can you believe it?! ☕✨
Your dedication has been INCREDIBLE, Grizzlies! Just a few more days! 💪
We are so close to the Hot Chocolate Bar celebration! Keep pushing! 🐻💙
#GrizzlyPride #PerfectAttendance #CapeFearMiddle #Day9Done #FinalCountdown
NINE days of perfect attendance! You're SO close now! 🎉🔥
Three-quarters of the way there! Can you believe it?! ☕✨
Your dedication has been INCREDIBLE, Grizzlies! Just a few more days! 💪
We are so close to the Hot Chocolate Bar celebration! Keep pushing! 🐻💙
#GrizzlyPride #PerfectAttendance #CapeFearMiddle #Day9Done #FinalCountdown

🐻💚 12 DAYS OF KINDNESS - DAY 9 TOMORROW💚🐻
Tuesday, December 16th
DAY 9 Challenge: Thank your bus driver or person who takes you to school 🚌💙
They get us here safely every day! Let's show our gratitude to those who help us get to school, Grizzlies!
#GrizzlyPride #12DaysOfKindness #CFMSKindness #Day9 #Gratitude
Tuesday, December 16th
DAY 9 Challenge: Thank your bus driver or person who takes you to school 🚌💙
They get us here safely every day! Let's show our gratitude to those who help us get to school, Grizzlies!
#GrizzlyPride #12DaysOfKindness #CFMSKindness #Day9 #Gratitude

🧣✨ REMINDER: Tomorrow is FLANNEL DAY! ✨🧣
Tuesday, December 16th - Channel Your Flannel! Wear your favorite flannel shirt and get cozy for the holiday season!
Let's see those flannels, Cape Fear! 🎄❤️
#HolidaySpiritWeek #FlannelDay #CapeFearMiddle #HolidayCheer
Tuesday, December 16th - Channel Your Flannel! Wear your favorite flannel shirt and get cozy for the holiday season!
Let's see those flannels, Cape Fear! 🎄❤️
#HolidaySpiritWeek #FlannelDay #CapeFearMiddle #HolidayCheer

⏰ GRIZZLIES, IT'S ALMOST HERE! ⏰
🎄CANDY CANE JAM is THIS THURSDAY! 🎄
📅 This Thursday, December 18 ⏰ 6pm-8pm 🎵 DJ Dane Britt
📝 Permission slips were handed out in homerooms this morning! Make sure you grab yours and get it signed!
Don't forget:
✅ $5 at the door
✅ Signed permission slip REQUIRED
✅ Dress to impress in your best holiday outfit
✅ CFMS Students Only
Dancing, festive concessions, and holiday shopping await! 🎁💃
See you Thursday, Grizzlies! 🐻🎅✨
#CandyCaneJam #CFMSGrizzlies #ThisThursday #DontForgetYourPermissionSlip
🎄CANDY CANE JAM is THIS THURSDAY! 🎄
📅 This Thursday, December 18 ⏰ 6pm-8pm 🎵 DJ Dane Britt
📝 Permission slips were handed out in homerooms this morning! Make sure you grab yours and get it signed!
Don't forget:
✅ $5 at the door
✅ Signed permission slip REQUIRED
✅ Dress to impress in your best holiday outfit
✅ CFMS Students Only
Dancing, festive concessions, and holiday shopping await! 🎁💃
See you Thursday, Grizzlies! 🐻🎅✨
#CandyCaneJam #CFMSGrizzlies #ThisThursday #DontForgetYourPermissionSlip

🎄✨ REMINDER: Holiday Spirit Week starts TOMORROW! ✨🎄
Monday, December 15th is MERRY MONDAY - Wear all your holiday bling! Deck yourself out in festive accessories, sparkles, and anything that shines!
Let's kick off Holiday Spirit Week with some serious sparkle! ✨🎅
#HolidaySpiritWeek #MerryMonday #CapeFearMiddle #HolidayBling
Monday, December 15th is MERRY MONDAY - Wear all your holiday bling! Deck yourself out in festive accessories, sparkles, and anything that shines!
Let's kick off Holiday Spirit Week with some serious sparkle! ✨🎅
#HolidaySpiritWeek #MerryMonday #CapeFearMiddle #HolidayBling

🐻💚 12 DAYS OF KINDNESS - DAY 8 TOMORROW 💚🐻
Monday, December 15th
DAY 8 Challenge: Say "good morning" to someone ☀️😊
A simple greeting can start someone's day off right! Let's spread sunshine and smiles, Grizzlies!
#GrizzlyPride #12DaysOfKindness #CFMSKindness #Day8 #SpreadSmiles
Monday, December 15th
DAY 8 Challenge: Say "good morning" to someone ☀️😊
A simple greeting can start someone's day off right! Let's spread sunshine and smiles, Grizzlies!
#GrizzlyPride #12DaysOfKindness #CFMSKindness #Day8 #SpreadSmiles

📚 Bringing History to Life at Fort Fisher 🏰⚔️
Our 8th Grade Cape Fear Grizzlies 🐻 visited Fort Fisher State Historic Site on Friday and got an up-close look at one of North Carolina's most important Civil War landmarks. 🏛️
Students explored artifacts in the recently renovated museum 🏺, walked the remaining earthworks to see period cannons up close 💣, and witnessed a live-action demonstration of a Civil War–era rifle.
Thanks to all families for your support 🙏—these hands-on experiences bring the history we teach to life! ✨📖
#CapeFearGrizzlies #FortFisher #HistoryInAction #FieldTripFriday #8thGrade #CivilWarHistory
Our 8th Grade Cape Fear Grizzlies 🐻 visited Fort Fisher State Historic Site on Friday and got an up-close look at one of North Carolina's most important Civil War landmarks. 🏛️
Students explored artifacts in the recently renovated museum 🏺, walked the remaining earthworks to see period cannons up close 💣, and witnessed a live-action demonstration of a Civil War–era rifle.
Thanks to all families for your support 🙏—these hands-on experiences bring the history we teach to life! ✨📖
#CapeFearGrizzlies #FortFisher #HistoryInAction #FieldTripFriday #8thGrade #CivilWarHistory










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Please click on this link, https://bit.ly/3MGicj8, to view the CFMS weekly update. Go Grizzlies!
Please click on this link, https://bit.ly/3MGicj8, to view the CFMS weekly update. Go Grizzlies!
🐻 DAY 8 IS COMPLETE, GRIZZLIES! 🐻
EIGHT days down! You're in the home stretch now! 🎉💪
Two-thirds of the way there! That Hot Chocolate Bar is waiting for you! ☕🎄
You've shown up, stayed strong, and kept pushing - don't let up now, Grizzlies! 🔥
We can SEE the finish line! 🙌🐻
#GrizzlyPride #PerfectAttendance #CapeFearMiddle #Day8Done #AlmostThere
EIGHT days down! You're in the home stretch now! 🎉💪
Two-thirds of the way there! That Hot Chocolate Bar is waiting for you! ☕🎄
You've shown up, stayed strong, and kept pushing - don't let up now, Grizzlies! 🔥
We can SEE the finish line! 🙌🐻
#GrizzlyPride #PerfectAttendance #CapeFearMiddle #Day8Done #AlmostThere

📢ATTENTION: Parents/Guardians & Student-Athletes!📢
Winter II Sports Tryouts begin Tuesday, January 6th at Cape Fear Middle School.
🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts
⚽ Boys Soccer Tryouts
📣 Girls Basketball Cheer Practice Resumes
Action needed: Please verify your student's paperwork is complete in BigTeams (Student Central) to ensure they can participate in tryouts.
Tryouts and practice run immediately after school until 4:30 PM.
Go Grizzlies! 🐻
#CapeFearMiddle #MiddleSchoolAthletics
Winter II Sports Tryouts begin Tuesday, January 6th at Cape Fear Middle School.
🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts
⚽ Boys Soccer Tryouts
📣 Girls Basketball Cheer Practice Resumes
Action needed: Please verify your student's paperwork is complete in BigTeams (Student Central) to ensure they can participate in tryouts.
Tryouts and practice run immediately after school until 4:30 PM.
Go Grizzlies! 🐻
#CapeFearMiddle #MiddleSchoolAthletics

🔬✨ Afterschool STEM Adventures at Cape Fear Middle School! ✨🔬
Our afterschool program is buzzing with excitement this week! Our Grizzlies are diving into the National Inventors Hall of Fame's Circuit Sculptures project, and the results are incredible!
In this week's afterschool sessions, students have been crafting clay sculptures and learning to embed LED lights and motors to make their creations glow and spin. It's the perfect blend of art, engineering, and hands-on fun! 💡⚡
There's nothing quite like seeing our students discover how circuits work while unleashing their creativity. This is what learning looks like when kids are truly engaged!
#AfterSchoolProgram #STEMEducation #CapeFearMiddle #GoGrizzlies #CircuitSculptures #HandsOnLearning #AfterSchoolMatters
Our afterschool program is buzzing with excitement this week! Our Grizzlies are diving into the National Inventors Hall of Fame's Circuit Sculptures project, and the results are incredible!
In this week's afterschool sessions, students have been crafting clay sculptures and learning to embed LED lights and motors to make their creations glow and spin. It's the perfect blend of art, engineering, and hands-on fun! 💡⚡
There's nothing quite like seeing our students discover how circuits work while unleashing their creativity. This is what learning looks like when kids are truly engaged!
#AfterSchoolProgram #STEMEducation #CapeFearMiddle #GoGrizzlies #CircuitSculptures #HandsOnLearning #AfterSchoolMatters









🐻 DAY 7 IS DONE, GRIZZLIES! 🐻
SEVEN days of perfect attendance! Lucky number 7! 🍀🎉
You've conquered more than HALF the challenge! The Hot Chocolate Bar is SO close now! ☕✨
Your consistency is AMAZING, Grizzlies! Don't stop now! 💪🔥
Keep that momentum going strong! 🐻💙
#GrizzlyPride #PerfectAttendance #CapeFearMiddle #Day7Done #FinalStretch
SEVEN days of perfect attendance! Lucky number 7! 🍀🎉
You've conquered more than HALF the challenge! The Hot Chocolate Bar is SO close now! ☕✨
Your consistency is AMAZING, Grizzlies! Don't stop now! 💪🔥
Keep that momentum going strong! 🐻💙
#GrizzlyPride #PerfectAttendance #CapeFearMiddle #Day7Done #FinalStretch

🐻💚 12 DAYS OF KINDNESS - DAY 7 TOMORROW💚🐻
Friday, December 12th
DAY 7 Challenge: Help a student or teacher 🤝💙
SPIRIT DAY: Team Kindness - wear your favorite team apparel!
We're all on the same team here at CFMS! Let's support each other and show our team spirit, Grizzlies!
#GrizzlyPride #12DaysOfKindness #CFMSKindness #Day7 #SpiritDay #TeamKindness
Friday, December 12th
DAY 7 Challenge: Help a student or teacher 🤝💙
SPIRIT DAY: Team Kindness - wear your favorite team apparel!
We're all on the same team here at CFMS! Let's support each other and show our team spirit, Grizzlies!
#GrizzlyPride #12DaysOfKindness #CFMSKindness #Day7 #SpiritDay #TeamKindness

📬 Library Invoices Sent Today!
Overdue book and unpaid fine invoices for library books have been sent out today.
📚 Please take action:
✅ Return your books
✅ Pay outstanding fines
✅ Renew if you need more time
We currently have over 200 books checked out and need your help getting them back home to the library!
Questions? Stop by the library or contact Ms. Sova at melissa_sova@pender.k12.nc.us. Let's get those books back on the shelves for others to checkout! 📖
#CapeFearMiddleSchool #LibraryBooks #ReturnYourBooks #OverdueNotice
Overdue book and unpaid fine invoices for library books have been sent out today.
📚 Please take action:
✅ Return your books
✅ Pay outstanding fines
✅ Renew if you need more time
We currently have over 200 books checked out and need your help getting them back home to the library!
Questions? Stop by the library or contact Ms. Sova at melissa_sova@pender.k12.nc.us. Let's get those books back on the shelves for others to checkout! 📖
#CapeFearMiddleSchool #LibraryBooks #ReturnYourBooks #OverdueNotice

