🧼💙 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! 💙💛
Student Spotlight
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
Hi Parents/Guardians,
This is a reminder that our 3rd grade students will take the BOG3 tomorrow!
This is a state assessment that 3rd grade students take each year. More information can be found using the link provided. https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/testing-and-school-accountability/state-tests/beginning-grade-3-reading-test
This is a reminder that our 3rd grade students will take the BOG3 tomorrow!
This is a state assessment that 3rd grade students take each year. More information can be found using the link provided. https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/testing-and-school-accountability/state-tests/beginning-grade-3-reading-test
🚍 We know the first day of the three-tier schedule brought some challenges, while we continue to work to make improvements there is a free tool that can be helpful for families - the Here Comes the Bus app.
With this free app, parents can:
✅ See their child’s bus location on a map
✅ Get alerts when the bus is near your stop or school
✅ Gain peace of mind with notifications when the bus arrives in your area
The good news is that traffic flow improved by 30 minutes in some areas after adjustments from day one. While we continue to make changes, the Here Comes the Bus app can provide extra confidence and convenience for families.
With this free app, parents can:
✅ See their child’s bus location on a map
✅ Get alerts when the bus is near your stop or school
✅ Gain peace of mind with notifications when the bus arrives in your area
The good news is that traffic flow improved by 30 minutes in some areas after adjustments from day one. While we continue to make changes, the Here Comes the Bus app can provide extra confidence and convenience for families.
💙🐾 A big thank you to our incredible PTO for surprising our teachers with custom-made boxes from Enchanting Creations! ✨📦
These thoughtful gifts were the perfect way to kick off the year and remind our staff just how loved and appreciated they are. We are so grateful for the continued support of our Panther family! 🙌💙 #CFPopeElementary #PantherPride #ThankYouPTO
These thoughtful gifts were the perfect way to kick off the year and remind our staff just how loved and appreciated they are. We are so grateful for the continued support of our Panther family! 🙌💙 #CFPopeElementary #PantherPride #ThankYouPTO
