♻️🔬🥕 STEM Class is diving into the world of Agriculture and NEEDS YOUR HELP! If you can donate any of the following items, we would greatly appreciate the help and support! We need: clean 2 liter soda bottles (empty) with the label still on the bottle, clean plastic milk jugs, clean egg cartons, plastic wrap, ziploc bags in any size, and potting soil. Donations can be sent via your student(s) or brought to the office!🥕🔬♻️

🚨🗓️ Families of 3rd thru 5th graders! Don't forget that we have Middle of Year (MOY) Check In Testing soon to see how our students are progressing with their grade level curriculum. Please ensure students get to bed at a good time, eat a healthy breakfast and come to school on time! See the infographic for specific dates! 🗓️🚨

🏅🎉 Mark your Calendars and join us to celebrate the achievements of our students during the 1st Semester (Quarters 1 &2) These Ceremonies will take place on Friday 1/30 at 8:30 for Kindergarten thru 2nd grades and at 10:00 for 3rd thru 5th grades!🎉🏅

🐾 Prowling with Excellence – December Honorees! 🐾
Please help us celebrate our December Student and Staff of the Month at C.F. Pope Elementary!
🎉 Student of the Month: Joseph P., 5th Grade
Joseph leads with kindness, supports his peers, and strives for excellence in all that he does. His heart for helping others and ensuring everyone feels supported truly sets him apart!
🎉 Staff of the Month: Mrs. Shauna Pirozzolo
Mrs. Pirozzolo goes above and beyond to support students and staff alike. Her willingness to collaborate, step in when needed, and celebrate student growth makes a lasting impact on our school community.
👏 We are so proud of you both! Thank you for modeling what it means to Prowl with Excellence every day!
#ProwlingWithExcellence #PantherPride #StudentOfTheMonth #StaffOfTheMonth #CFPopeProud
Please help us celebrate our December Student and Staff of the Month at C.F. Pope Elementary!
🎉 Student of the Month: Joseph P., 5th Grade
Joseph leads with kindness, supports his peers, and strives for excellence in all that he does. His heart for helping others and ensuring everyone feels supported truly sets him apart!
🎉 Staff of the Month: Mrs. Shauna Pirozzolo
Mrs. Pirozzolo goes above and beyond to support students and staff alike. Her willingness to collaborate, step in when needed, and celebrate student growth makes a lasting impact on our school community.
👏 We are so proud of you both! Thank you for modeling what it means to Prowl with Excellence every day!
#ProwlingWithExcellence #PantherPride #StudentOfTheMonth #StaffOfTheMonth #CFPopeProud


Don't forget to have your students read every day and help us work toward our county Million Minute Reading Challenge by logging their minutes read here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1WGrmLOMdn06qxUDZaY3VI7pwMp5afSH8PePaF6lPUgzpSA/viewform?usp=preview

We cannot wait to welcome our Panthers back to school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 6th! We hope everyone has had a wonderful winter break!

📚✨ Million Minute Challenge – Top Readers! ✨📚
We are so proud to recognize Tristan (2nd Grade) and Sebastian B. (5th Grade) for being our top readers at C.F. Pope Elementary for the months of October and November in the district-wide Million Minute Challenge! 🎉👏
Their dedication to reading both at school and at home is paying off, and they are setting an amazing example for all of our Panthers! 🐾💙
📖 Families & Students: You can join us in reaching the Million Minute goal by logging your child’s daily at-home reading minutes using the link below. Every minute counts!
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1WGrmLOMdn06qxUDZaY3VI7pwMp5afSH8PePaF6lPUgzpSA/viewform
Let’s keep reading, logging, and growing together! 🌟📚
We are so proud to recognize Tristan (2nd Grade) and Sebastian B. (5th Grade) for being our top readers at C.F. Pope Elementary for the months of October and November in the district-wide Million Minute Challenge! 🎉👏
Their dedication to reading both at school and at home is paying off, and they are setting an amazing example for all of our Panthers! 🐾💙
📖 Families & Students: You can join us in reaching the Million Minute goal by logging your child’s daily at-home reading minutes using the link below. Every minute counts!
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1WGrmLOMdn06qxUDZaY3VI7pwMp5afSH8PePaF6lPUgzpSA/viewform
Let’s keep reading, logging, and growing together! 🌟📚
Christmas Break begins this Friday with early dismissal at 11:35. Please communicate with the school and your child's teacher if your student's transportation will be different than their normal way home. We will see everyone back Tuesday, January 6, 2026! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Due to the upcoming holidays, there will NOT be a practice this week for Science Olympiad. We will resume practices in January 2026!

🌟 Congratulations to This Week’s Proud Panthers! 🌟
We are excited to celebrate our students who continue to show outstanding character, leadership, and Panther pride each and every day. Their hard work, positive attitudes, and commitment to excellence truly make our school shine!
👏💙🐾 Way to go, Proud Panthers! Keep up the amazing work!
#ProudPanthers #PantherPride #StudentSuccess #ExcellenceEveryDay
We are excited to celebrate our students who continue to show outstanding character, leadership, and Panther pride each and every day. Their hard work, positive attitudes, and commitment to excellence truly make our school shine!
👏💙🐾 Way to go, Proud Panthers! Keep up the amazing work!
#ProudPanthers #PantherPride #StudentSuccess #ExcellenceEveryDay
✨TEACHER TUESDAY ✨Ms. Lauren Soose teaches 1st grade at C.F. Pope Elementary. Families share that their children enjoy coming to school because of the steady, encouraging environment she creates in the classroom.
Parents also notice how she builds individual connections with students. One family shared that Ms. Soose attended their son’s baseball game to cheer him on. He was excited to see her there, and the family appreciated the support.
Thank you, Ms. Soose, for the care and consistency you provide to students at C.F. Pope. ⚾💛
Parents also notice how she builds individual connections with students. One family shared that Ms. Soose attended their son’s baseball game to cheer him on. He was excited to see her there, and the family appreciated the support.
Thank you, Ms. Soose, for the care and consistency you provide to students at C.F. Pope. ⚾💛

🎉🏃♀️ Congratulations to Our Girls on the Run & Stride Teams! 🏃♂️🎉
We are so proud of our incredible students who wrapped up a fantastic season of Girls on the Run and Stride! Your dedication, teamwork, perseverance, and positive attitudes were on full display as you represented our school in the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K. What an amazing accomplishment!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors and coaches for your time, encouragement, and commitment to empowering our students to build confidence, character, and healthy habits. This season would not have been possible without you.
Way to go, runners! We celebrate your hard work and can’t wait to see all you continue to achieve—on and off the course! 💙🐾
#GirlsOnTheRun #Stride #RaceForLife5K #ProudPanthers #StrongSmartBol
We are so proud of our incredible students who wrapped up a fantastic season of Girls on the Run and Stride! Your dedication, teamwork, perseverance, and positive attitudes were on full display as you represented our school in the William H. Craig Race for Life 5K. What an amazing accomplishment!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors and coaches for your time, encouragement, and commitment to empowering our students to build confidence, character, and healthy habits. This season would not have been possible without you.
Way to go, runners! We celebrate your hard work and can’t wait to see all you continue to achieve—on and off the course! 💙🐾
#GirlsOnTheRun #Stride #RaceForLife5K #ProudPanthers #StrongSmartBol








Huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for kicking off the day with the best surprise! 🥞☕
Our staff was treated to a delicious hot breakfast catered by our local Piggly Wiggly, and it truly made our morning brighter. Your thoughtfulness, generosity, and constant support mean more than words can express.
We are so grateful for a PTO that always finds ways to show love and appreciation to our school family. Thank you for all that you do to support our staff and students—you are truly the best! 💙🐾
#ThankYouPTO #GratefulHearts #CommunitySupport #PantherPride
Our staff was treated to a delicious hot breakfast catered by our local Piggly Wiggly, and it truly made our morning brighter. Your thoughtfulness, generosity, and constant support mean more than words can express.
We are so grateful for a PTO that always finds ways to show love and appreciation to our school family. Thank you for all that you do to support our staff and students—you are truly the best! 💙🐾
#ThankYouPTO #GratefulHearts #CommunitySupport #PantherPride
🐾 Proud Panthers of the Week! 🐾
Help us celebrate this week’s Proud Panthers—students who consistently show responsibility, respect, and a positive attitude in and out of the classroom!
Their hard work, leadership, and Panther pride shine bright, and we are so proud of each of them. 💙✨
Join us in congratulating our amazing students!
#ProudPanthers #PantherPride #CFPopeElementary
Help us celebrate this week’s Proud Panthers—students who consistently show responsibility, respect, and a positive attitude in and out of the classroom!
Their hard work, leadership, and Panther pride shine bright, and we are so proud of each of them. 💙✨
Join us in congratulating our amazing students!
#ProudPanthers #PantherPride #CFPopeElementary
🎉 Congratulations to our October & November Panthers of the Month! 🎉
We are proud to recognize the students and staff members who consistently demonstrate excellence, leadership, and the Panther spirit each and every day.
October Honorees
⭐ Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Kevin Middleton
⭐ Student of the Month: Aubrey Goff, 1st Grade
November Honorees
🌟 Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Candice Bowen-Hansley
🌟 Student of the Month: Callie Burns, 5th Grade
Please join us in congratulating and celebrating these outstanding individuals! We are so proud of you!
👏💙🐾
#PantherPride #PanthersOfTheMonth #CFPopeElementary
We are proud to recognize the students and staff members who consistently demonstrate excellence, leadership, and the Panther spirit each and every day.
October Honorees
⭐ Staff Member of the Month: Mr. Kevin Middleton
⭐ Student of the Month: Aubrey Goff, 1st Grade
November Honorees
🌟 Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Candice Bowen-Hansley
🌟 Student of the Month: Callie Burns, 5th Grade
Please join us in congratulating and celebrating these outstanding individuals! We are so proud of you!
👏💙🐾
#PantherPride #PanthersOfTheMonth #CFPopeElementary




Join us starting this Thursday as we count down the 12 school days until our Holiday Break! Participation is not required but students are welcome to join in on any day(s) they want!

JOIN ME IN THANKING OUR ARAMARK AND HES STAFF FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES! 👏🎉 Their efforts helped make this holiday meal truly special for our Panther community. 🐾✨
THANK YOU TO EVERY PARENT AND/OR FAMILY MEMBER WHO WAS ABLE TO JOIN US TODAY!
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