🔬Here's a look at the hands on Science happening in Ms. Falk's 5th grade today as they investigated physical & chemical changes in matter by "Cooking with Fire"!! 🔬
✨ Shoutout to this week’s Attendance Heroes! ✨
Thank you for showing up, being present, and leading the way with great attendance. Your commitment makes a huge difference in our school community! 💪📚🙌
Thank you for showing up, being present, and leading the way with great attendance. Your commitment makes a huge difference in our school community! 💪📚🙌
🐾 🎉Congratulations to our outstanding Panthers who were chosen as Proud Panther students of the week! 🎉🐾
Mark your Calendars for Fall Picture Day! This will be Thursday, October 2nd and will be the picture for our year book!
🧼💙 Let’s work together to keep PCS classrooms healthy!
✅ Encourage handwashing and covering coughs/sneezes
✅ Keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea
✅ Follow return-to-school guidelines for contagious illnesses like strep, pink eye, or chickenpox
By following these steps, we can limit the spread of germs and keep students learning. For more information, contact your school nurse or visit the CDC’s Infection Prevention Guidance for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/orr/school-preparedness/infection-prevention/index.html
✅ Encourage handwashing and covering coughs/sneezes
✅ Keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea
✅ Follow return-to-school guidelines for contagious illnesses like strep, pink eye, or chickenpox
By following these steps, we can limit the spread of germs and keep students learning. For more information, contact your school nurse or visit the CDC’s Infection Prevention Guidance for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/orr/school-preparedness/infection-prevention/index.html
Panther Families! We began our Candy Man Fundraiser yesterday! This will help us raise funds to support all the fantastic things we do in Panther Nation. Check out the video at this link for more information! https://vimeo.com/850592897/9fef1f458a
🌟🐾 Happy Friday, Panther Families! 🐾🌟
We are so proud of the hard work and accomplishments from our students and staff this week. 💚 Take time this weekend to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones.
We can’t wait to see our Panthers back on Monday, ready for another great week of learning and growing together! ✨
Have a wonderful weekend! 🍎📚💫
We are so proud of the hard work and accomplishments from our students and staff this week. 💚 Take time this weekend to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones.
We can’t wait to see our Panthers back on Monday, ready for another great week of learning and growing together! ✨
Have a wonderful weekend! 🍎📚💫
🌟🐾 This Week’s Proud Panthers! 🐾🌟
Congratulations to our Proud Panthers who were recognized by their teachers this week for showing leadership, kindness, and living out our Panther Expectations each day! 💚
We are so proud of you and the example you set for your classmates. Keep shining and leading the way! ✨
#ProudPanthers #PantherPride #StudentLeaders
Congratulations to our Proud Panthers who were recognized by their teachers this week for showing leadership, kindness, and living out our Panther Expectations each day! 💚
We are so proud of you and the example you set for your classmates. Keep shining and leading the way! ✨
#ProudPanthers #PantherPride #StudentLeaders
💚 Start With Hello Spirit Week! 💚
September 15–19
Next week we are excited to participate in Start with Hello Spirit Week, a nationwide initiative that teaches students the power of making meaningful connections and creating an inclusive school community.
Each day will have a fun theme to encourage kindness and belonging! 🌟
📅 Spirit Week Schedule:
September 15–19
Next week we are excited to participate in Start with Hello Spirit Week, a nationwide initiative that teaches students the power of making meaningful connections and creating an inclusive school community.
Each day will have a fun theme to encourage kindness and belonging! 🌟
📅 Spirit Week Schedule:
✨ Panther Spotlight ✨
Ms. Evers’ 1st grade class is having a blast while growing as learners! 🐾💡 From exploring new ideas to sharing big smiles, these Panthers remind us every day that learning can be fun, engaging, and exciting. 📚❤️
#PantherPride #LoveOfLearning #FirstGradeFun
Ms. Evers’ 1st grade class is having a blast while growing as learners! 🐾💡 From exploring new ideas to sharing big smiles, these Panthers remind us every day that learning can be fun, engaging, and exciting. 📚❤️
#PantherPride #LoveOfLearning #FirstGradeFun
Our Annual Candy Man Fundraiser will begin soon! It will run September 15th through September 30th!
Be on the lookout for more information coming home soon!
This fundraiser helps raise money to support all the wonderful things we do in Panther Nation to help our students learn and grow!
💙🐾 Week 2 is in the books, and what a wonderful week it was! A huge thank you to our students for their hard work and enthusiasm, and to our parents and families for your continued support. We are off to a strong start and can’t wait to see all that this year will bring! ✨
📅 Save the Date!
Families, we’re excited to invite you to our first Family Engagement Night of the year on Tuesday, September 23 from 4:00–5:30 pm!
This special evening will serve as our Title I & Curriculum Night and will include:
✅ Progress Report Pick-Up
✅ Student-Led Conferences
✅ Support with getting connected to Rooms
✅ A 3rd Grade Parent Meeting
We look forward to partnering with you and celebrating the great work our students are doing! 💙🐾
Families, we’re excited to invite you to our first Family Engagement Night of the year on Tuesday, September 23 from 4:00–5:30 pm!
This special evening will serve as our Title I & Curriculum Night and will include:
✅ Progress Report Pick-Up
✅ Student-Led Conferences
✅ Support with getting connected to Rooms
✅ A 3rd Grade Parent Meeting
We look forward to partnering with you and celebrating the great work our students are doing! 💙🐾
🎉🐾 We are excited to celebrate our very first Proud Panthers of the School Year! 🐾🎉
These students were selected by their teachers for showing outstanding leadership and consistently meeting and exceeding our school expectations. We are so proud of the positive example they set for their classmates and the Panther family. 💙
Let’s give a big shoutout to our Proud Panthers—way to start the year strong! 👏🙌
#ProudPanthers #Leadership #PantherStrong
These students were selected by their teachers for showing outstanding leadership and consistently meeting and exceeding our school expectations. We are so proud of the positive example they set for their classmates and the Panther family. 💙
Let’s give a big shoutout to our Proud Panthers—way to start the year strong! 👏🙌
#ProudPanthers #Leadership #PantherStrong
👏From bus drivers and custodians to office staff and support specialists—every PCS employee makes a difference. Feature Friday is our chance to recognize them.
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
🍎 It’s back—Teacher Tuesday!
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
Don't miss Stride and Girl's on the Run sign ups which are happening now for 3rd thru 5th grade girls and boys who are interested in a running club to challenge their physical fitness and learn many new skills! Visit https://www.ymcasenc.org/register/register-for-programs/ to register today!
🔬✨ Learning in action! ✨🔬
Our 5th graders in Ms. Falk’s science class are diving into hands-on activities that spark curiosity, build understanding, and keep students fully engaged. 🙌💡 From exploring concepts through experiments to working together on problem-solving, science is not only educational — it’s FUN! 🎉🧪
Our 5th graders in Ms. Falk’s science class are diving into hands-on activities that spark curiosity, build understanding, and keep students fully engaged. 🙌💡 From exploring concepts through experiments to working together on problem-solving, science is not only educational — it’s FUN! 🎉🧪
🎉👏 Huge shoutout to our amazing 3rd graders! 👏🎉
We are so proud to share that we had 100% participation in today’s Beginning of Grade (BOG) assessment! 💯✏️📚
Way to go, Panthers — your hard work and dedication are shining bright! 🌟🐾
We are so proud to share that we had 100% participation in today’s Beginning of Grade (BOG) assessment! 💯✏️📚
Way to go, Panthers — your hard work and dedication are shining bright! 🌟🐾
https://youtube.com/shorts/_h28GNYOVbw
🌟Meet Kensely Minor, the new STEM teacher at C.F. Pope Elementary! A proud graduate of the University of Maryland, Ms. Minor comes to Pender County Schools after more than 10 years in the corporate world, where she worked in human resources. She’s also a PCS parent, and after spending time as a substitute teacher last year, she discovered a passion for teaching that led her to the classroom full-time.
Her first week of school was full of energy, excitement, and hands-on learning. “The kids were really excited for the new specials program and STEM, so we had a great week,” Ms. Minor shared. Students jumped right into designing and building cars, and she’s already working on ways to tailor lessons for grades K-5. “They like the hands-on experience, and they’re very engaged in STEM,” she explained.
Looking ahead, Ms. Minor has big plans for her students. “I really want to get the kids into coding and robotics, even add some agriculture into STEM, so we have big plans,” she said. More than anything, she values the connections she’s already making. “Just getting to know the kids on a personal level—week one, I’ve already created some relationships, and that’s been great.” We are proud to welcome Ms. Minor to our PCS family! 💙💛
🌟Meet Kensely Minor, the new STEM teacher at C.F. Pope Elementary! A proud graduate of the University of Maryland, Ms. Minor comes to Pender County Schools after more than 10 years in the corporate world, where she worked in human resources. She’s also a PCS parent, and after spending time as a substitute teacher last year, she discovered a passion for teaching that led her to the classroom full-time.
Her first week of school was full of energy, excitement, and hands-on learning. “The kids were really excited for the new specials program and STEM, so we had a great week,” Ms. Minor shared. Students jumped right into designing and building cars, and she’s already working on ways to tailor lessons for grades K-5. “They like the hands-on experience, and they’re very engaged in STEM,” she explained.
Looking ahead, Ms. Minor has big plans for her students. “I really want to get the kids into coding and robotics, even add some agriculture into STEM, so we have big plans,” she said. More than anything, she values the connections she’s already making. “Just getting to know the kids on a personal level—week one, I’ve already created some relationships, and that’s been great.” We are proud to welcome Ms. Minor to our PCS family! 💙💛
