Million Minute Reading Challenge Update!!!!
Families are encouraged to participate—through books, magazines, audiobooks, or read-alouds— Record your minutes at tinyurl.com/CFPreads
Special shout out to all of our Panthers recognized by name in this post for having logged minutes in the challenge!
Families are encouraged to participate—through books, magazines, audiobooks, or read-alouds— Record your minutes at tinyurl.com/CFPreads
Special shout out to all of our Panthers recognized by name in this post for having logged minutes in the challenge!
Great job Panthers, you added almost 700 minutes to our Million Minute Challenge reading totals from yesterday! Patrick would like to challenge all of our grades to push hard today and add at least 1,000 more minutes to our reading totals! LET'S GOOOOO Panthers, we've got this! Read, read, read!
On this 2nd Remote Learning day, Patrick wants to remind all of our students to "Cozy up with a Good Book" today and log their Minutes in the Million Minute Reading Challenge! As of this morning, our students have logged 15,032 minutes of reading, let's see how many more we can add today! Read Panthers, read!!! **We will post an update of our minutes later today!** tinyurl.com/CFPreads
📚🏡 It’s a Remote Learning Day! 💻✨
We love seeing learning in action—share photos of your student learning from home today in the comments! 📸👩🏽💻👨🏻💻
While you’re at it, don’t forget to log those reading minutes 📖 to help our school climb to the top of the PCS Super Bowl Reading Challenge! 🏈📚
🔗 Log Reading Minutes Here:
👉 tinyurl.com/CFPreads
Thank you for supporting learning at home and cheering on our readers! 💙💛
We love seeing learning in action—share photos of your student learning from home today in the comments! 📸👩🏽💻👨🏻💻
While you’re at it, don’t forget to log those reading minutes 📖 to help our school climb to the top of the PCS Super Bowl Reading Challenge! 🏈📚
🔗 Log Reading Minutes Here:
👉 tinyurl.com/CFPreads
Thank you for supporting learning at home and cheering on our readers! 💙💛
💌🍬 Valentine’s Day Grams Are Back! 🍬💌
Make Valentine’s Day extra sweet for your child, a friend, or a staff member with a Valentine’s Day Gram, sponsored by our PTO!
🛍️ Gram Options:
🍭 $1.00 – Sucker
🧸 $5.00 – Bear
💝 $6.00 – Sucker & Bear Combo
📝 Ordering Information:
The order form must be completed for EACH individual gram.
Orders are open now through Friday, February 6.
👉 Order Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqJhhmzy6OQH-D55X6s3gHVhmFzIjJQdcux-5WdarEglgX_A/viewform
💳 Payment Options:
Venmo: @cfpopepto
Cash: Please send cash in an envelope clearly labeled
“Candy Gram Funds to PTO.”
📌 Cash Payment Instructions:
Classroom teachers will submit cash to the school treasurer or the principal if the treasurer is absent.
A PTO member will collect all cash payments.
Thank you for supporting our PTO and helping us spread the love this Valentine’s Day! 💕✨
Make Valentine’s Day extra sweet for your child, a friend, or a staff member with a Valentine’s Day Gram, sponsored by our PTO!
🛍️ Gram Options:
🍭 $1.00 – Sucker
🧸 $5.00 – Bear
💝 $6.00 – Sucker & Bear Combo
📝 Ordering Information:
The order form must be completed for EACH individual gram.
Orders are open now through Friday, February 6.
👉 Order Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqJhhmzy6OQH-D55X6s3gHVhmFzIjJQdcux-5WdarEglgX_A/viewform
💳 Payment Options:
Venmo: @cfpopepto
Cash: Please send cash in an envelope clearly labeled
“Candy Gram Funds to PTO.”
📌 Cash Payment Instructions:
Classroom teachers will submit cash to the school treasurer or the principal if the treasurer is absent.
A PTO member will collect all cash payments.
Thank you for supporting our PTO and helping us spread the love this Valentine’s Day! 💕✨
Join us for an evening of fun, music, and sweet memories at our Valentine’s Day Dance, proudly sponsored by our PTO!
📅 Friday, February 6
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
💲 $5.00 per person
🎶 Enjoy music provided by a DJ
🍿 Concessions will be available for purchase
⚠️ Please note: This is a no drop-off event. A parent or guardian must remain with their student(s) throughout the evening.
📅 Friday, February 6
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
💲 $5.00 per person
🎶 Enjoy music provided by a DJ
🍿 Concessions will be available for purchase
⚠️ Please note: This is a no drop-off event. A parent or guardian must remain with their student(s) throughout the evening.
TOUCHDOWN Panthers!!! With your help, our school has scored 10 touchdowns in the PCS Read Bowl! This puts us in the top 4 but we need your help to keep putting points on the score board! Keep reading Panthers and log ALL your minutes at tinyurl.com/CFPreads
📚🐾 Panthers, Pages & Pajamas 💤📖
Join us for Panther Literacy Night—a fun evening for the whole family filled with engaging literacy activities and the joy of reading!
✨ Wear your coziest pajamas
✨ Explore hands-on literacy activities
✨ Help your child discover the wonder of reading
✨ FREE books to take home and build your library—take all you want!
🗓 February 10, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
We can’t wait to see our Panther families there for a night of learning, laughter, and literacy! 💙❤️
Join us for Panther Literacy Night—a fun evening for the whole family filled with engaging literacy activities and the joy of reading!
✨ Wear your coziest pajamas
✨ Explore hands-on literacy activities
✨ Help your child discover the wonder of reading
✨ FREE books to take home and build your library—take all you want!
🗓 February 10, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
We can’t wait to see our Panther families there for a night of learning, laughter, and literacy! 💙❤️
Snow Day Fun! ❄️ Pender County Schools are closed on Monday, so let’s make the most of this winter wonderland! We want to see your best snow pictures—whether it’s building snowmen, sledding, or just enjoying the frosty views. Share your photos using #PCSSnow26, and we might feature our favorites! 📸☃️
Dear Pender County Schools Families,
Because of the expected winter weather across our area this weekend, Pender County Schools will have a “snow day” on Monday, February 2nd.
A decision regarding Tuesday’s schedule will be announced at a later date to allow us to check on facilities and travel conditions. Teachers will prepare their students for the possibility of a remote learning day, we ask that families be prepared as well. Announcements will be made using our normal channels.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. Be safe, have fun, and stay warm!
Estimadas familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender:
Debido al clima invernal esperado en nuestra área este fin de semana, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender tendrán un “día de nieve” el lunes 2 de febrero.
La decisión sobre el horario del martes se anunciará en una fecha posterior para permitirnos revisar las instalaciones y las condiciones de viaje. Los maestros prepararán a sus estudiantes para la posibilidad de un día de aprendizaje remoto, y pedimos que las familias también estén preparadas. Los anuncios se harán a través de nuestros canales habituales.
Gracias por su flexibilidad y comprensión. ¡Manténganse seguros, diviértanse y abríguense!
Because of the expected winter weather across our area this weekend, Pender County Schools will have a “snow day” on Monday, February 2nd.
A decision regarding Tuesday’s schedule will be announced at a later date to allow us to check on facilities and travel conditions. Teachers will prepare their students for the possibility of a remote learning day, we ask that families be prepared as well. Announcements will be made using our normal channels.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. Be safe, have fun, and stay warm!
Estimadas familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender:
Debido al clima invernal esperado en nuestra área este fin de semana, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender tendrán un “día de nieve” el lunes 2 de febrero.
La decisión sobre el horario del martes se anunciará en una fecha posterior para permitirnos revisar las instalaciones y las condiciones de viaje. Los maestros prepararán a sus estudiantes para la posibilidad de un día de aprendizaje remoto, y pedimos que las familias también estén preparadas. Los anuncios se harán a través de nuestros canales habituales.
Gracias por su flexibilidad y comprensión. ¡Manténganse seguros, diviértanse y abríguense!
What's Cooking?! Here is a look at the menus for Pre-K and Kindergarten thru 5th grades for February!
Panther Families! Did you know that sharing attendance information with the school is now easier than ever?! Simply scan the QR code here to email attendance notes to the school! You can even snap a picture of a Doctor's note or other note to send as documentation for any absences!
🌟 Student Spotlight! 🌟
Big smiles and even bigger progress! 📚✨
Ayden from Ms. Jones’ class is beaming with pride after reaching an important reading milestone—and we couldn’t be more excited for him! His hard work, determination, and positive attitude are truly paying off.
Way to go, Ayden! Keep believing in yourself and reaching for new goals—we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 💪🎉📖
#ReadingRocks #StudentSuccess #MilestoneMoment #ProudMoment
Big smiles and even bigger progress! 📚✨
Ayden from Ms. Jones’ class is beaming with pride after reaching an important reading milestone—and we couldn’t be more excited for him! His hard work, determination, and positive attitude are truly paying off.
Way to go, Ayden! Keep believing in yourself and reaching for new goals—we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 💪🎉📖
#ReadingRocks #StudentSuccess #MilestoneMoment #ProudMoment
Motivated Monday! These Panthers have been motivated to read and record their hard work in the PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge to help work toward our county's goal! Help us score some points by logging your minutes here: tinyurl.com/CFPreads
🧥🥶Families, we have MANY coats that have been left at school! If your child is missing a coat or if you recognize any in these photos, lost and found can be retrieved at the school during school hours. 🥶🧥
We're Proud Panthers, that's who we are! Congratulations Panthers for your hard work last week!
Good afternoon Pender County Schools families.
As the weather forecast continues to trend warmer Sunday into Monday, Pender County Schools will operate on a normal schedule on Monday, January 26th.
The latest information from the National Weather Service shows a "high confidence" of rain as temperatures warm on Sunday. We will continue to keep an eye on the weather and make any adjustments if necessary.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing our students on Monday morning.
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender.
A medida que el pronóstico del tiempo continúa indicando temperaturas más cálidas desde el domingo hasta el lunes, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender operarán con un horario normal el lunes 26 de enero.
La información más reciente del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional muestra una “alta probabilidad” de lluvia a medida que las temperaturas aumenten el domingo. Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones del tiempo y realizaremos cualquier ajuste necesario si se requiere.
Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos ver a nuestros estudiantes el lunes por la mañana.
As the weather forecast continues to trend warmer Sunday into Monday, Pender County Schools will operate on a normal schedule on Monday, January 26th.
The latest information from the National Weather Service shows a "high confidence" of rain as temperatures warm on Sunday. We will continue to keep an eye on the weather and make any adjustments if necessary.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing our students on Monday morning.
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender.
A medida que el pronóstico del tiempo continúa indicando temperaturas más cálidas desde el domingo hasta el lunes, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender operarán con un horario normal el lunes 26 de enero.
La información más reciente del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional muestra una “alta probabilidad” de lluvia a medida que las temperaturas aumenten el domingo. Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones del tiempo y realizaremos cualquier ajuste necesario si se requiere.
Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos ver a nuestros estudiantes el lunes por la mañana.
REMINDER: In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19th.
🐾🎉Let's Gooooo Proud Panthers!🎉🐾
🌟 Feature Friday: Employee Spotlight 🌟
This week we’re recognizing Ms. Latisha Beatty, Bookkeeper at C.F. Pope Elementary School.
Ms. Beatty is known for her willingness to step in wherever she’s needed. Recently, she went above and beyond by caring for a student with healthcare needs when the school nurse was unavailable — a true example of compassion in action. Her kindness, thoughtfulness, and steady presence make a meaningful difference for students and staff alike. 💛✨
Ms. Beatty leads by example, showing what teamwork truly looks like. She supports others without hesitation and helps create a positive, collaborative environment throughout the school. Her reliability and caring spirit reflect the heart of the C.F. Pope community.
💙 Thank you, Ms. Beatty, for your kindness, flexibility, and the many ways you support your school each day!
This week we’re recognizing Ms. Latisha Beatty, Bookkeeper at C.F. Pope Elementary School.
Ms. Beatty is known for her willingness to step in wherever she’s needed. Recently, she went above and beyond by caring for a student with healthcare needs when the school nurse was unavailable — a true example of compassion in action. Her kindness, thoughtfulness, and steady presence make a meaningful difference for students and staff alike. 💛✨
Ms. Beatty leads by example, showing what teamwork truly looks like. She supports others without hesitation and helps create a positive, collaborative environment throughout the school. Her reliability and caring spirit reflect the heart of the C.F. Pope community.
💙 Thank you, Ms. Beatty, for your kindness, flexibility, and the many ways you support your school each day!
