✏️📚 Spotlight on Teaching & Learning in 2nd Grade! 📚✏️
Ms. Szakasits’ class at C.F. Pope Elementary has been hard at work developing their voices through opinion writing—and we are so proud of their progress! 🗣️📝
From choosing strong topics to backing up their opinions with clear reasons, these young authors are building confidence and creativity with every sentence. It’s inspiring to see such thoughtful work and passionate expression in action! 💡👏
Way to go, 2nd grade! Keep writing, sharing, and shining! 🌟
#OpinionWriting #YoungWriters #CFPopePride #2ndGradeStrong #TeachingAndLearning #StudentVoices
Full C.F. Pope Elementary Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGdCsBx3D7Paw5QZPIyRZlqizKhbLCh55
🩺💙 Happy School Nurse Day & Nurses Week! 💙🩺
Today—and all week long—we’re celebrating the heart of student health and wellness: Nurse Bickta at C.F. Pope Elementary!
From band-aids to big smiles, Nurse Bickta keeps our students safe, healthy, and cared for every single day. Her compassion, calm, and commitment make a difference in so many lives, and we are beyond grateful for all she does. 👩⚕️🌟
Please join us in giving a huge thank you to Nurse Bickta for being such a vital part of our school family! 🫶💐
#SchoolNurseDay #NursesWeek #ThankYouNurseBickta #CFPopePride #HealthcareHero #WeLoveOurNurse
🍭🍫 Day 3 of Teacher Appreciation Week: Sweet Treats & Surprises! 🎁🎉
Today we celebrated our amazing educators with delicious sweet treats and exciting door prizes—all made possible by our wonderful PTO! 💖 From candy to cupcakes and surprise goodies, our teachers were truly showered with appreciation.
A heartfelt thank you to our PTO for sponsoring today’s celebration and going above and beyond to make our staff feel valued and loved. 🙌🍎
We’re so grateful for the hard work, heart, and dedication our teachers bring every single day. Stay tuned for more appreciation all week long! 🎊
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #SweetThanks #CFPopePride #PTOAppreciation #TeacherLove
🚴♀️🚶♂️ C.F. Pope Elementary, Burgaw Middle School & Burgaw Fire Department Team Up for Bike/Walk to School Day! 🚶♀️🚴♂️
What an incredible morning of community, health, and teamwork! 🎉 Students, families, and staff from C.F. Pope Elementary and Burgaw Middle School came together to celebrate National Bike/Walk to School Day—and we couldn’t have done it without the outstanding support of the Town of Burgaw Fire Department and Police Department.
Their guidance and presence made the event safe, organized, and even more special. Thank you for being such dedicated partners in promoting healthy lifestyles and strong community ties. 👨🚒❤️
Here’s to continued collaboration and more events that bring us together—one step and one pedal at a time! 🚲👟
#BikeToSchoolDay #CFPopePride #BurgawMiddle #BurgawFireDepartment #HealthyHabits #CommunityStrong
Join Us in Celebrating "National Bike/Walk to School Day" tomorrow morning! This event is hosted by Town of Burgaw Fire Department, FM 15, and Pender County Fire Marshals' Office in conjunction with C.F. Pope Elementary and Burgaw Middle School.
LOCATION: Burgaw Fire Department traveling to designated school
TIME: Meeting at 6:45 am and Departing at 7:00 am
Parents/guardians of elementary students will need to accompany their children. All participating students will be allowed to enter the front entrance upon arrival to campus with Ms. Moore, the school's principal.
We look forward to seeing all who are able to participate! See the flyer for more details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nmUHRxeYA8gVdZuMHq2tUZH6CYVXza4b/view?usp=sharing
📚✨ Learning in Action in Ms. Evers' 1st Grade Class! ✨📚
Our first graders are diving into Module 6 with excitement and curiosity! 🧠🌟 In Ms. Evers’ classroom, students are exploring new concepts, building foundational skills, and engaging in hands-on learning that keeps them motivated and inspired.
From lively discussions to interactive activities, learning is buzzing around the room! 🐝📖
Way to go, Ms. Evers and our amazing 1st graders!
#LearningInAction #1stGradeRocks #Module6Magic #CFPopePride #EngagedLearners
🎉🏆 Congratulations to Our Shining Stars! 🏆🎉
We are beyond proud to announce Mrs. Hardwick as C.F. Pope Elementary's Teacher of the Year and Mr. Nethercutt as our Beginning Teacher of the Year! 🍎👏
Both were honored last night at the Pender County Schools Annual Awards Banquet, and we couldn't be more thrilled to see their passion, dedication, and excellence recognized on a district-wide stage.
Thank you, Mrs. Hardwick and Mr. Nethercutt, for inspiring our students every single day. You represent the heart of our school! ❤️📚
#CFPETeacherOfTheYear #CFPEBeginningTeacherOfTheYear #PenderProud #CFPESuperstars #ThankATeacher #ExcellenceInEducation
💧✨ Day 2 of Teacher Appreciation Week: Hydration Station Fun Sponsored by PTO! ✨💧
Today our teachers stayed cool and refreshed at the infamous DIY Water Stations! 💦🍓🍋 They got to mix their own fruity and flavorful combos—because hydration should be just as fun as it is healthy! 😄
A big thank you to everyone who helped keep the good vibes (and the water) flowing! 💙
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #HydrationStation #HealthyTeachersHappyTeachers #MixItUp #ThankATeacher #THEBESTPTO
🌮✨ Day 1 of Teacher Appreciation Week = A Huge Success! ✨🌮
We kicked off the week with a delicious Taco Bar generously provided by our amazing PTO 🌮💃—a perfect way to say "thank you" to our hardworking educators!
And to top it all off, our staff enjoyed sweet treats and their choice of coffee or hot cocoa, lovingly sponsored by the Wilmington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ❤️☕🍫
Thank you to everyone who helped make today special. Stay tuned for more celebrations throughout the week! 🎉📚🍎
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #PTOlove #GratefulHearts
Our Color Run is coming up Tuesday, May 20th! If you do NOT want your child to participate please fill out the following form. Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewQRt4j1-UNejXr17vNQRflXCrdVFvWZo-t8dNPcrxQCaAvA/viewform?usp=dialog
🚴🚴Join us as the Town of Burgaw Fire Dept and Burgaw Fire Marshall's office host Bike/Walk to school day tomorrow! Groups will be meeting at the Fire Department at 6:45am🚴🚴 Check out the flyer for more details!
📢 C.F. Pope Elementary needs dedicated proctors to help during end-of-grade testing! Your presence helps create a calm, focused environment where students can shine. 🌟
🙌 No teaching required – just your time and support.
📲 Sign up now: https://bit.ly/44mnDe5
🎉 Field Day Fun at C.F. Pope Elementary! 🏃♀️☀️💦
What an amazing day of sunshine, smiles, and spirited competition it was! From sack races to water relays, our students showed off their teamwork, determination, and energy in every event. Huge thanks to our incredible staff, volunteers, and families who made today unforgettable. ❤️💪
We’re so proud of our Panthers for showing great sportsmanship and having a blast! Until next year… #CFPESFieldDay2025 #PantherPride #FunInTheSun #TeamworkWins
📸 Check out some highlights below!
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
🌟📚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
🎶 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
