🎃💥 Pumpkin Launch in 5th Grade STEM! 💥🎃
Mrs. Padgett’s 5th grade scientists have been hard at work designing and building pumpkin catapults — combining creativity, engineering, and teamwork! 🚀 Next week, they’ll put their designs to the test to see which catapult can launch the farthest.
We can’t wait to see their ideas take flight! 🧠✨
#PantherPride #STEMinAction #FutureEngineers #PumpkinCatapultChallenge
Mrs. Padgett’s 5th grade scientists have been hard at work designing and building pumpkin catapults — combining creativity, engineering, and teamwork! 🚀 Next week, they’ll put their designs to the test to see which catapult can launch the farthest.
We can’t wait to see their ideas take flight! 🧠✨
#PantherPride #STEMinAction #FutureEngineers #PumpkinCatapultChallenge




🐾💛 Paws-itive Attendance Shoutout! 💙🐾
Our Panthers are showing up and showing out with great attendance this month!
🏆 Grade Level Winners:
🥇 1st Grade – 95.84%
🥈 4th Grade – 95.74%
🥉 Kindergarten – 95.02%
🎉 Top Classrooms:
⭐ Byrnes – 96.53%
⭐ Oliver – 96.25%
⭐ Tindal – 96.02%
Way to go, Panthers! Let’s keep the momentum going and make every day count! 🐾💪
#PawsitiveAttendance #PantherPride #AttendanceMatters #CFPopeElementary
Our Panthers are showing up and showing out with great attendance this month!
🏆 Grade Level Winners:
🥇 1st Grade – 95.84%
🥈 4th Grade – 95.74%
🥉 Kindergarten – 95.02%
🎉 Top Classrooms:
⭐ Byrnes – 96.53%
⭐ Oliver – 96.25%
⭐ Tindal – 96.02%
Way to go, Panthers! Let’s keep the momentum going and make every day count! 🐾💪
#PawsitiveAttendance #PantherPride #AttendanceMatters #CFPopeElementary

📣✨ October is National Principals Month! ✨📣
All month long, we’ll be celebrating the incredible principals of Pender County Schools by sharing short video spotlights. 🎥
From what inspired them to lead, to their favorite memories from school, to the advice they’d give their younger selves — you’ll get a chance to see the heart, humor, and humanity behind the title “Principal.” 💙💛
Stay tuned throughout October as we feature principals from across our district. We can’t wait for you to hear their stories and get to know them even better! YouTube - https://youtube.com/shorts/4mg3pU72zZU
All month long, we’ll be celebrating the incredible principals of Pender County Schools by sharing short video spotlights. 🎥
From what inspired them to lead, to their favorite memories from school, to the advice they’d give their younger selves — you’ll get a chance to see the heart, humor, and humanity behind the title “Principal.” 💙💛
Stay tuned throughout October as we feature principals from across our district. We can’t wait for you to hear their stories and get to know them even better! YouTube - https://youtube.com/shorts/4mg3pU72zZU

Good evening Pender County Schools families. As the storm system continues to weaken, we wanted to let you know that all schools will begin at their normal times on Monday. We look forward to having a great week!
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender. A medida que el sistema de tormentas continúa debilitándose, queremos informarles que todas las escuelas comenzarán en su horario normal el lunes. ¡Esperamos tener una excelente semana!
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender. A medida que el sistema de tormentas continúa debilitándose, queremos informarles que todas las escuelas comenzarán en su horario normal el lunes. ¡Esperamos tener una excelente semana!


🎨 Little Artists, Big Creativity in Ms. Williams’ Class! 🖌️✨
Our young Panthers are making masterpieces in Art class!
🧑🎨 Kindergarten learned all about lines — horizontal, vertical, and diagonal — and used rulers and primary colors to create artwork inspired by the abstract artist Piet Mondrian ❤️💛💙
🎨 3rd Grade students are mastering their color wheels, showing both patience and precision as they traced, measured, and colored their designs beautifully! 🌈✏️
We’re so proud of our creative Panthers for putting their imagination and effort into every stroke! 💫🐾
#CFPopePride #PantherArtists #ArtInAction #CreativeClassrooms #LittleArtistsBigDreams
Our young Panthers are making masterpieces in Art class!
🧑🎨 Kindergarten learned all about lines — horizontal, vertical, and diagonal — and used rulers and primary colors to create artwork inspired by the abstract artist Piet Mondrian ❤️💛💙
🎨 3rd Grade students are mastering their color wheels, showing both patience and precision as they traced, measured, and colored their designs beautifully! 🌈✏️
We’re so proud of our creative Panthers for putting their imagination and effort into every stroke! 💫🐾
#CFPopePride #PantherArtists #ArtInAction #CreativeClassrooms #LittleArtistsBigDreams





🎉 Prowling with Excellence! 🎉
We’re excited to celebrate C.F. Pope Elementary’s September Student and Staff of the Month! 🐾💛💙
✨ Staff of the Month: Ms. Hannah Falk, 5th Grade Teacher
Ms. Falk goes above and beyond each day to support our students, staff, and school community. Her dedication, positive spirit, and commitment to excellence make a lasting impact on everyone she encounters. 🌟
✨ Student of the Month: Tucker B., 2nd Grade
Tucker is a kind, respectful, and hardworking student who leads by example. His thoughtfulness, positive attitude, and willingness to help others make him a true Panther leader! 🐾
Join us in congratulating Ms. Falk and Tucker for “Prowling with Excellence” this month! 💙💛
#CFPopePride #ProwlingWithExcellence #PantherStrong #StudentOfTheMonth #StaffOfTheMonth
We’re excited to celebrate C.F. Pope Elementary’s September Student and Staff of the Month! 🐾💛💙
✨ Staff of the Month: Ms. Hannah Falk, 5th Grade Teacher
Ms. Falk goes above and beyond each day to support our students, staff, and school community. Her dedication, positive spirit, and commitment to excellence make a lasting impact on everyone she encounters. 🌟
✨ Student of the Month: Tucker B., 2nd Grade
Tucker is a kind, respectful, and hardworking student who leads by example. His thoughtfulness, positive attitude, and willingness to help others make him a true Panther leader! 🐾
Join us in congratulating Ms. Falk and Tucker for “Prowling with Excellence” this month! 💙💛
#CFPopePride #ProwlingWithExcellence #PantherStrong #StudentOfTheMonth #StaffOfTheMonth


🚨🍭🍬Our Candy Man fundraiser ends today 10/7! Please make sure all packets and money are returned to the school by Friday 10/10 at the latest! Please check for all information to be complete and that your student(s) name is on the form as well as all necessary money to pay for orders!🍬🍭🚨

🎉🐾 Paws-itive Attendance Alert! 🐾🎉
Congratulations to our September Attendance Winners!
🏆 Grade Level Winner: 4th Grade – 96.34%
🏫 Classroom Winner: Wright – 97.05%
🌟 Student Winner: Kiera
Way to go, Panthers! Your dedication and commitment to being present each day make a huge difference. Let’s keep up the amazing attendance in October! 💙💛
#PantherPride #AttendanceMatters #PawsitiveAttendance #CFPopeElementary
Congratulations to our September Attendance Winners!
🏆 Grade Level Winner: 4th Grade – 96.34%
🏫 Classroom Winner: Wright – 97.05%
🌟 Student Winner: Kiera
Way to go, Panthers! Your dedication and commitment to being present each day make a huge difference. Let’s keep up the amazing attendance in October! 💙💛
#PantherPride #AttendanceMatters #PawsitiveAttendance #CFPopeElementary

🥁Drum-roll please!!!🥁 🎉🐾 We present today's Proud Panther students of the week! These students have stood out this week and have truly shown our Proud Panther song! 🐾🎉--> 🎶Oh Proud Panthers, That’s who we are, Shining bright, We’re the superstars, Good behavior, Working hard, C.F. Pope We’re raising the bar!🎶


🧽🧹HAPPY CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY 2025!!! Thank you to our amazing Custodial Staff for helping keep our school running each day! Without their hard work and dedication, we would be in a mess!!! Thank you Custodial Staff, we love you and appreciate you EVERY DAY!!!🧹🧽


📚✨ It starts at HOME! ✨📚
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!


It is time for our Fall Parent Survey! Please take the time to fill out the survey to make sure you have your voice heard regarding event times and dates! Visit the link to fill out the survey! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpzOGlV-n0cQ3aecOqNDTiyyn_4LBAfr-dMQcFJDtPxu6s5Q/viewform?usp=header

Great news! Our CMI Fundraiser has been extended:
Cash Orders Deadline: October 7
Online Orders Deadline: October 10
If you have already submitted funds and would like to continue supporting your student in selling items, please contact Mrs. Beatty, our school treasurer, at 910-259-0145.
Thank you for your continued support!
Cash Orders Deadline: October 7
Online Orders Deadline: October 10
If you have already submitted funds and would like to continue supporting your student in selling items, please contact Mrs. Beatty, our school treasurer, at 910-259-0145.
Thank you for your continued support!

📚✨ IT’S TIME TO READ, READ, READ! ✨📚
We’re thrilled to kick off Accelerated Reader (AR) and launch the Million Minute Reading Challenge starting October 1st! 🎉
Let’s work together to reach ONE MILLION MINUTES of reading — and we need YOU to help us get there! 💪
✅ Parents:
Don’t forget to:
🔹 Track your child’s daily reading minutes
🔹 Submit them using this quick & easy form:
👉 Submit Minutes Here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1WGrmLOMdn06qxUDZaY3VI7pwMp5afSH8PePaF6lPUgzpSA/viewform?usp=header
Every minute counts — whether it's a bedtime story, a chapter before dinner, or weekend reading adventures! Let’s build a community of readers and crush our Million Minute goal together! 🚀📖
#MillionMinuteChallenge #AcceleratedReader #ReadingRocks #ReadEveryDay #ARChallenge #FamilyReadingFun
We’re thrilled to kick off Accelerated Reader (AR) and launch the Million Minute Reading Challenge starting October 1st! 🎉
Let’s work together to reach ONE MILLION MINUTES of reading — and we need YOU to help us get there! 💪
✅ Parents:
Don’t forget to:
🔹 Track your child’s daily reading minutes
🔹 Submit them using this quick & easy form:
👉 Submit Minutes Here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1WGrmLOMdn06qxUDZaY3VI7pwMp5afSH8PePaF6lPUgzpSA/viewform?usp=header
Every minute counts — whether it's a bedtime story, a chapter before dinner, or weekend reading adventures! Let’s build a community of readers and crush our Million Minute goal together! 🚀📖
#MillionMinuteChallenge #AcceleratedReader #ReadingRocks #ReadEveryDay #ARChallenge #FamilyReadingFun


Way to go Proud Panthers! Your behavior and character have stood out this week and we are so proud of you!


🎉 Shoutout to our Attendance Heroes this week! 🎉
We are so proud of our students who are showing up each day ready to learn and grow. Your commitment makes a big difference, and we celebrate YOU! 💙🐾 #AttendanceMatters #PantherPride
We are so proud of our students who are showing up each day ready to learn and grow. Your commitment makes a big difference, and we celebrate YOU! 💙🐾 #AttendanceMatters #PantherPride

🌟 A huge THANK YOU to our very own Mrs. Byrnes and the Delta Kappa Gamma Theta Chapter for celebrating and acknowledging our amazing beginning teachers here at C.F. Pope Elementary! Your support means so much as we cheer on our newest educators. 🍎❤️ #PantherPride #ThankYou #CommunitySupport




👐📚 Hands-on learning was in full swing across our school today! From creative projects to problem-solving activities, our Panthers were actively engaged, exploring, and making learning come alive. 💡🐾 #PantherPride #HandsOnLearning #EngagedLearners







🍎✨ Our Vitality Team planned a delicious Apple Bar today for our staff! From caramel drizzles to sweet toppings, it was the perfect way to celebrate fall and show a little love to our amazing Panther family. ❤️🐾 #PantherPride #VitalityTeam #AppleBar





Look who showed up in Panther Nation today to teach our 5th graders valuable lessons about risks and consequences and how to use the D.A.R.E decision making model to work through tough decisions! We are so thankful for our D.A.R.E instructors for the invaluable work they do for our students!








