C. F. Pope Elementary School

🚨 Panther Prep is Coming! 🚨

📅 July 21–25 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Daily
📍 C.F. Pope Elementary School

We’re excited to launch Panther Prep, a FREE Summer Bridge Program for our rising Kindergarten and 3rd grade students! This exciting week includes:
✅ Engaging academic activities
✅ Introduction to school structures
✅ Practice with routines to ensure a smooth transition into the new school year!

🚗 Please Note:
Due to limited funding, enrollment is capped at 30 Kindergarten and 20 3rd Grade students.
Priority will be given to:
🔹 Kindergarteners who did not attend Pre-K
🔹 3rd graders who were red or yellow in mCLASS at the end of 2nd grade

📌 ALL rising K & 3rd grade families are encouraged to apply!

🚌 Transportation is not provided—families will need to arrange drop-off and pick-up.

📝 Application Window: July 3 – July 11
📧 Acceptance Emails Sent: Monday, July 14

📲 Apply now using the Google Form link https://forms.gle/va131tPyNPH35c6x8 or visit our website or Facebook page to apply!
📞 Questions? Contact Principal Moore at (910) 259-0145

🎉 Let’s get ready to rise and shine, Panthers! 🐾
#PantherPrep #SummerBridge #CFPopeElementary #KindergartenReady #ThirdGradeSuccess #PenderPride

📣 WE’RE HIRING at C.F. Pope Elementary! 📣

Are you passionate about making a difference in students' lives? 🧡 Join our dynamic team at C.F. Pope Elementary, where we’re committed to academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and community partnership!

✨ We are currently seeking:
🔹 School Counselor – Inspire and support students as they grow socially, emotionally, and academically ( https://pendercountyschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4696035 .
🔹 2nd Grade Teacher – Shape young minds with engaging instruction and meaningful learning experiences ( https://pendercountyschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5222179 ) .

📍 Located in Burgaw, NC, we’re a proud Title I school with a heart for equity, innovation, and student success.

🔗 Apply today through the Pender County Schools website and email your resume to brittany_moore@pender.k12.nc.us.

Let’s rise together — the Panther Way! 🐾
#NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #PantherPride #PenderSchools #ElementaryJobs #SchoolCounselor #2ndGradeTeacher #CFPopeElementary

🎉 Shoutout to Our Curriculum Champions! 📚✨ We want to give a HUGE thank you to Mrs. Tidler, Mrs. Croom, Mrs. Peoples, and Ms. Billig for their incredible teamwork and dedication! 💪 These amazing staff members spent hours unboxing, sorting, and organizing thousands of new curriculum materials to ensure we’re ready to kick off the upcoming school year strong. Their hard work behind the scenes is helping set the stage for student success—and we are beyond grateful! 🙌💼📦 Let’s show them some love in the comments! 💙🖤 #PantherPride #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #BackToSchoolReady

YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/mCfYTVl2jxw Even when school is out for summer, Pender County Schools continues to support our students and families. 🌞🍎 PCS is proud to partner once again with the NC Department of Public Instruction, No Kid Hungry NC, and the Carolina Hunger Initiative to offer free summer meals for children 18 and younger. Beginning Wednesday, June 18 through July 30, families can pick up 5 days’ worth of breakfast 🥣 and lunch 🥪 at four school sites—South Topsail, C.F. Pope, Malpass Corner, and Rocky Point Elementary—every Wednesday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. 📍⏰ ✅ No application is needed, but pre-registration is encouraged: https://forms.gle/9ywM682HA52263Vy8 📋 Just bring your child’s name and age when picking up meals. Together, we’re helping every child stay healthy, nourished, and ready to learn! 💪🎒

🎒 Enroll Now for 2025-26! 📝 Just a reminder that registration is open for all new and returning students for the 2025-26 school year — including incoming kindergartners! Getting started early helps ensure a smooth transition and proper planning for our schools. 📍 Start the enrollment process here: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll We can’t wait to welcome your student to the PCS family! 💙💛

🎒 ¡Inscríbete ahora para el año escolar 2025-26! 📝 Solo un recordatorio: ¡la inscripción ya está abierta para todos los nuevos estudiantes que ingresarán a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender en el año escolar 2025-26, incluyendo los nuevos estudiantes de kindergarten! Empezar temprano ayuda a garantizar una transición sin problemas y una mejor planificación en nuestras escuelas. 📍 Comienza el proceso de inscripción aquí: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/enroll ¡Estamos emocionados de darle la bienvenida a tu estudiante a la familia PCS! 💙💛

Aviso Importante para los Negocios Locales Hemos sido informados de una estafa relacionada con una empresa llamada Elite Sports Promo (https://www.elitesportspromos.com/) que está afirmando falsamente representar a Pender High School y a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender mientras solicita fondos de patrocinio. Según informes de otros distritos, varios negocios ya han sido engañados. Para aclarar, ninguna escuela del Condado de Pender trabaja con empresas externas de mercadeo para conseguir patrocinios. Las únicas organizaciones autorizadas a recaudar fondos para nuestros programas deportivos son los Booster Clubs (clubes de apoyo). Si su negocio es contactado por alguien que dice representar a nuestras escuelas para fines de publicidad o patrocinio, le recomendamos verificar su identidad y comunicarse directamente con la escuela. Puede leer más sobre esta estafa en el sitio web del Better Business Bureau: 🔗 https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/fort-worth/profile/advertising-agencies/elite-sports-promos-0825-1000198130 Gracias por ayudarnos a proteger a nuestra comunidad.

🚨 Important Notice for Local Businesses and Our Community We’ve been made aware of a scam involving a company called Elite Sports Promo (https://www.elitesportspromos.com/) that is falsely claiming to represent Pender High School and Pender County Schools while seeking sponsorship funds. Reports from other districts indicate that multiple businesses have already been misled. To be clear, no Pender County School partners with outside marketing companies to secure sponsorships. The only legitimate organizations authorized to collect funds for our athletic programs are the Booster Clubs. If your business is contacted by anyone claiming to represent our school for advertising or sponsorship purposes, we encourage you to verify their identity and contact your school directly. You can read more about this scam on the Better Business Bureau website: 🔗 https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/fort-worth/profile/advertising-agencies/elite-sports-promos-0825-1000198130 Thank you for helping us protect our community.

Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day of school and an early release day at C.F. Pope Elementary. Students will be dismissed at 11:35 a.m. Please remember to notify your child’s teacher of any transportation changes. Thank you for a wonderful year filled with growth, learning, and special memories. We’re so proud of our students and grateful for your continued support. Have a safe and happy summer! ☀️🎉

5th grade Promotion Ceremony will take place this Wednesday at 11 in the Gymnasium. Doors open at 10:45.

🏃‍♂️🧪 Science + Speed = Success! 🏃‍♀️🔬 Our 5th graders took their Science EOG review to the next level with an action-packed relay race! From circuits to ecosystems, they sprinted through stations filled with challenges and learning. It was a day full of problem solving, teamwork, and excitement — the perfect way to get energized for the big test! 💡💥 #ScienceIsFun #EOGReady #5thGradeRocks

🌟 Student Spotlight: Peyton | 3rd Grade | C.F. Pope Elementary 🌟 Peyton leads with kindness every day! 💖 Whether she’s cheering up a classmate or helping others stay on track, Peyton is the kind of friend and leader who makes a big difference. Her thoughtful actions and positive attitude set the tone for her classroom and inspire others to do the same. 👏 🥩 Favorite Food: Outback Steakhouse 🎀 Favorite Color: Pink ⚽ Hobbies: Softball & Soccer 🐶 Pets: 2 dogs—Bear & Daisy 👯 Fun Fact: She has twin sisters! Way to go, Peyton! Keep spreading kindness! ✨

🌟 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for a truly incredible Teacher Appreciation Week here at C.F. Pope Elementary! 🌟 Day 4 brought smiles all around with a delicious breakfast and fun beach-themed gift bags 🏖️☕🎁 — such a thoughtful treat! And today's grand finale was a fantastic lunch from Kasen’s Krab Shack 🦀🍤 that had everyone raving! Plus, exciting door prizes were provided, adding even more fun to the celebration! 🎉🎁 We’re so grateful for all the love and support you’ve shown our staff this week. 💙 #ThankYouPTO #TeacherAppreciationWeek #CFPopeStrong

We are thrilled to celebrate an incredible 99% attendance rate for our 3rd–5th grade students on Reading EOG Day! Your commitment to showing up and giving your best is truly inspiring. 💪👏 🌟 Special shoutout to our amazing 4th graders for achieving a perfect 100% attendance rate—way to go, future leaders! 🏆🎉 A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the parents, guardians, and teachers whose support, encouragement, and dedication made this achievement possible. We couldn’t do it without you! 💛🙌 #AttendanceMatters #EOGSuccess #ProudMoment #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

✏️📚 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