C. F. Pope Elementary School

🌟📚EOG testing begins next week and we are in need of more proctors to help our testing run smoothly! You will help monitor testing sessions and be a helper for the test administrator. EOGs last 2 hours and won't take too much of your day! 🌟📚 If you can help, please add your name here: https://forms.gle/yfi8r6sjyC1BoTwt8

Happy National School Principals Day! 🎉🏫 Today we celebrate the amazing leaders who guide our schools with heart, strength, and vision. 👏❤️ Our principals wear many hats—mentor, problem-solver, cheerleader, and champion for students and staff alike. 🎓📝🧠 To all our incredible principals across Pender County Schools: THANK YOU for your dedication and leadership. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom! #OnePender

🌟 Transition Night at C.F. Pope Elementary! 🌟 Join us on Wednesday, May 7 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. for a special evening designed for all rising Kindergarten through 5th grade students and their families! 🎒📚 Come tour the school, meet our amazing staff, and get a sneak peek into what the new school year has in store. We can’t wait to welcome our future Pope Panthers! 🐾 📍 C.F. Pope Elementary 📅 Wednesday, May 7 🕓 4:00–6:00 p.m. #TransitionNight #FuturePanthers #CFPopeElementary

🎶 What an amazing performance by our talented students! 🎶 We are so proud of the incredible voices showcased during the All-County Elementary Chorus performance. Their hard work, dedication, and love for music truly shined on stage! If you missed it — or just want to enjoy it again — you can watch the full performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kd59EJTQJI Thank you to our students, music educators, and families for making this event such a special celebration of the arts in Pender County Schools! 🎤✨

🚨💥🗓️🚨 As our school year starts to wrap up, please note the upcoming EOG dates for 3rd thru 5th graders! May 9th, 13th & 15th! 🚨💥🗓️🚨 Also, we are in need of proctors for EOG days, if you can help, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/LSPTzPsdNaT6fhyE9

📚 April is School Library Month! Meet Amy Borders, Media Coordinator at C.F. Pope Elementary. She brings a love for reading & learning every day! Her favorite books? The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien! 💙📖 #SchoolLibraryMonth

🎓✨ The Junior Seahawk Academy is back for Summer 2025 at @uncwilmington! 🏖️ Dive into a week of fun, hands-on learning in STEM 🔬, healthcare 🏥, and teacher education 🍎 – all designed to spark your curiosity and expand your future! 📍 Join in-person at UNCW’s Watson College of Education or participate online via Zoom 💻 🙌 High schoolers – Want to get involved? Become a Jr Mentor and explore amazing opportunities at UNCW while making a difference! 📅 Don’t miss out!

🌟 Reminder: Duke Energy Science Night! 🌟 Hey, families and community members! Don't forget to join us for Duke Energy Science Night on April 16th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at C.F. Pope Elementary. It's going to be an evening full of fun, hands-on science activities, and exciting learning opportunities for all ages! 🔬✨ Explore interactive exhibits 🔍 Learn something new 🌱 Spark curiosity in the world of science! Bring your family and friends for a night of discovery! We can’t wait to see you in a few!

🚨💥🗓️🚨 As our school year starts to wrap up, please note the upcoming EOG dates for 3rd thru 5th graders! May 9th, 13th & 15th! 🚨💥🗓️🚨 Also, we are in need of proctors for EOG days, if you can help, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/LSPTzPsdNaT6fhyE9

🐣 Egg-citing News from 2nd Grade! 🐣 Our second graders had an unforgettable experience thanks to the 4-H Embryology project! Over the past few weeks, our students have been learning all about the life cycle of chickens—from tiny eggs to fluffy chicks! 🥚➡️🐥 Watching the eggs incubate, learning about the science of hatching, and finally seeing those first little beaks break through the shells... pure magic. ✨ The room was filled with joy, curiosity, and so many “aww!” moments. This hands-on learning brought science to life in the best way possible. 💛 Way to go, little scientists—and thank you, 4-H, for this incredible experience! 💚 #HatchDay #4HEggs #2ndGradeScience #LifeCycleLearning #ChickWatch2025

🎨✨ Creativity in full swing! Mrs. Williams’ Art Class has been diving into the colorful world of paint types and techniques this week. From smooth watercolor washes to bold acrylic textures and even experimenting with palette and sponges — our young artists are exploring it all! We’re loving the imagination, expression, and beautiful messes happening in the studio. Stay tuned for a gallery of their masterpieces! 🖌️🖼️ #ArtClassMagic #CreativeKids #PaintingExploration #MrsWilliamsArtRoo

Four County Electric has confirmed that a fiber line has been cut. We will provide updates as we receive them. Please note that this may affect phone service at the impacted schools. 12:28 UPDATE - Estimated restoration time of 5 hours. 7:10 UPDATE - connection has been restored.

Our Proud Panthers last week are helping us kick April off!

🌟 Reminder: Duke Energy Science Night! 🌟 Hey, families and community members! Don't forget to join us for Duke Energy Science Night on April 16th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at C.F. Pope Elementary. It's going to be an evening full of fun, hands-on science activities, and exciting learning opportunities for all ages! 🔬✨ Explore interactive exhibits 🔍 Learn something new 🌱 Spark curiosity in the world of science! Bring your family and friends for a night of discovery! We can’t wait to see you there! #DukeEnergyScienceNight #CFPopeElementary #FamilyFun #ScienceIsAwesome

🎉✨ Celebrating Excellence in Leadership! ✨🎉 This week, we proudly honor Ms. Monica Ruffin, the incredible Assistant Principal at C.F. Pope Elementary, in celebration of National Assistant Principals Week! 👏👏 Ms. Ruffin is a true champion for our students and staff. Her unwavering dedication, leadership, and passion for education inspire everyone around her. She works tirelessly to ensure a positive and nurturing environment where our students thrive academically and socially. Thank you, Ms. Ruffin, for all that you do! Your hard work and commitment make a lasting impact on our school community. We are so lucky to have you leading the way! 🌟📚💼 #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek #ThankYouMsRuffin #Leadership #CFPOPE #CelebratingExcellence #EducatorHeroes

🌱 Shoutout to Mrs. Manning’s 3rd Grade Science Class! 🌱 These amazing students have been diving deep into the world of plants! 🌸 They explored plant parts and how each part helps the plant live and grow. From studying roots to discovering pollen inside flowers, and even examining seeds inside fruits, they’ve been hands-on and curious every step of the way! 🧑‍🔬💡 The best part? They wrote down their evidence and observations, connecting what they learned to the real world! 📓✨ Keep up the fantastic work, future scientists! We can’t wait to see what you’ll discover next! 🔬🌍 #3rdGradeScience #PlantParts #STEMLearning #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists #MrsManningClass #LearningThroughExploration

🚍 Help Us Prepare for 2025-26 Bus Routes! 🚍 The Pender County Schools Transportation Department is gearing up for the next school year, and we need YOUR help to ensure accurate bus assignments! 📢 Important Steps for Parents/Guardians: ✅ Check your child’s Parent Letter for their current bus stop details. ✅ If there are NO changes, return the form with all “YES”s circled by April 16, 2025. ✅ If changes are needed, update your info using the Student Ridership Survey (https://bit.ly/4lb0ZLF) by April 16, 2025. ⏳ Deadline Reminders: 🔹 Schools must update all transportation data in Infinite Campus by May 9, 2025. 🔹 The Google Form will NOT reopen during summer – all new student transportation requests will go through Infinite Campus. 📌 Let’s work together to ensure every PCS student has the right bus assignment on day one!

🎉 Celebrating Ms. Tindal! 🎉 We are so proud of our incredible 4th-grade teacher, Ms. Tindal, for presenting at this year's 14th Annual Teacher 2 Teacher Conference! 🌟 The conference, designed by teachers for teachers, offers meaningful professional development to educators across North Carolina. It’s all about empowering our educators to grow and connect—and Ms. Tindal did just that by sharing her expertise with fellow P-12 teachers and administrators. 💡👏 Thank you, Ms. Tindal, for representing our school and inspiring the next generation of educators! 👩‍🏫✨ We’re lucky to have you on our team! #Teacher2Teacher #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeachersOfNC #ProudMoment #MsTindalRocks #EducationalExcellence #TeacherLeadership

📣 March is Social Work Month 🎉 Meet Christa Mobley, a dedicated school social worker with 18 years of experience! Now in her 4th year with Pender County Schools, Ms. Mobley serves the students and families of C.F. Pope Elementary and Burgaw Middle School. She is passionate about helping students see and reach their full potential—both in school and in the community. ✨ “Supporting and encouraging my students and their families to overcome challenges is extremely rewarding. I love seeing my former students thriving and being successful.” 🩺 Fun Fact: Ms. Mobley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and has been providing private individual and family therapy for nearly 15 years! Join us in celebrating Ms. Mobley and all our incredible school social workers for their dedication and impact! 💙👏

TONIGHT from 5-7pm, Literacy Night and Report Card Pickup! We cannot wait to see you there for fun activities and FREE books to keep (& take all you want!!!)