Rocky Point Elementary School

Our 4th graders have been hard at work in Wit & Wisdom! They have been studying about the difference between literal and figurative writing by comparing how our heart works to how our heart can be used descriptively in literature. They've also started studying poetry and wrote their own poems in the style of William Carlos Williams. #OnePender

📚✨ It starts at HOME! ✨📚

Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.

Every minute counts!

📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚

Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.

¡Cada minuto cuenta!

Join us Wednesday, October 1st (that's tomorrow!) for our next PTO meeting. We'll be discussing upcoming events like our Hispanic Heritage Celebration, which will be held on Friday, October 24th. See you there!

1st Grade has been learning all about unpitched percussion instruments in music. Students had the opportunity to pick their favorite instrument and improvise along with a Jamaican folk song! #OnePender

2nd Grade is learning all about change! Ms. Stewart's students split into small groups to investigate details about how the seasons change. They worked together, looking for details to support what changes that leaves and trees experience during each season. If you want to learn more, here are some of the texts that the students have read:

“Weather,” Eve Merriam
"The Little Yellow Leaf," Carin Berger
"A Color of His Own," Leo Lionni
"How Do You Know It’s Fall?," Lisa. M Herrington
"Why Do Leaves Change Color?," Betsy Maestro
"Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art, "Thomas Locker

If you're interested in learning more, you can search for read-alouds online and talk with your students about what they've learned in Wit & Wisdom!

Thank you to all of the families who were able to come out to our Title I meeting and Curriculum Night tonight! Be sure to be on the lookout for more information about our Reading Challenge for this year! (Post 3/3) #OnePender

Thank you to all of the families who were able to come out to our Title I meeting and Curriculum Night tonight! Be sure to be on the lookout for more information about our Reading Challenge for this year! (Post 2/3) #OnePender

Thank you to all of the families who were able to come out to our Title I meeting and Curriculum Night tonight! Be sure to be on the lookout for more information about our Reading Challenge for this year! (Post 1/3) #OnePender

Congratulations to our Golden Ram Teachers of September! Ms. Kerler, Ms. Bassano, Ms. Shaw, and Ms. Ward have shown creativity, leadership, mastery of curriculum, and advocacy for our students. We are so excited to continue recognizing our teachers and their excellence throughout the year! #OnePender

In 3rd grade we are learning about Tribal, Local, and State Government in Social Studies right now. Today we completed a fun Voting Scenarios Activity where they had to collect class votes - the students enjoyed the voting process! Which ones would you vote for?

🏐 Calling All Ballers! 🏐

The Heide Trask High School Volleyball Team is hosting a Volleyball Clinic for boys & girls in 2nd–8th grade on Saturday, September 27th from 9 AM – Noon at Heide Trask HS.

💙 Learn skills from current Trask Titan players
💙 Admission: $50 (includes a t-shirt)
💙 Registration: 8:30–9:00 AM
💙 A fun way to support Titan Volleyball!

📌 Pre-register here: Register Now (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2FxxlLa9CUMKUo1jW_4dMF4Sg2CzXr7QzOLTtg9OiAMWINg/viewform)

Can’t attend but still want to support?
💙 Donate here (https://cash.app/$Htabc21)

Let’s come together to support Titan Volleyball and help build the future of our program! 💪💙

Are you ready for a fun day on the farm? 🐷🐓🐴 Join us on Saturday, September 20th (tomorrow!) from 11am-6pm for food, fun, games, and a corn maze! 🌽 Admission is only $10, and children under 3 are admitted for free. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Special Olympics of Pender County. We can't wait to see everyone at Tate Farm by the Pond - 5514 NC Hwy. 11, Willard, NC 28478 - as we enjoy fall fun and support the students of Pender County Schools! #OnePender

Did you know that not every place in the world has libraries? For more remote places, citizens have to get creative about how to share books and instill a love of reading in children! 1st grade has been reading the books "Waiting for the Biblioburro" and "My Librarian is a Camel." Could you imagine getting your next novel from an animal? #OnePender

Third grade has been learning all about the sea in Wit & Wisdom! Students have been reading literature, such as "Amos & Boris" by William Steig and studying works of art centered around water. Next up? Jacques Cousteau! #OnePender

🧼💙 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

Our next PTO meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17th. We hope to see you there as we work on planning events for our school, like Hispanic Heritage Night!

Join us on Wednesday, September 24th for our annual Curriculum Night! Teachers will cover their grade-level content about what your student will learn this year, and you'll even get to participate in a hands-on learning activity! Refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! #OnePender
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¡Acompáñenos el miércoles, 24 de septiembre para nuestra Noche Anual de Plan de Estudios! Las maestras hablarán sobre el contenido a nivel de grado y lo que su estudiante aprenderá este año. ¡Hasta podrá participar en una actividad de aprendizaje! Se serviran refrigerios. ¡Esperamos verlos allí! #OnePender

Come join us starting on the 23rd afterschool for our 2 Running clubs . Girls on the Run and STRIDE to build confidence, strength, and fun with every step!"

Please feel free to contact Cali Stewart (cali_stewart@pender.k12.nc.us) or Natalie Tidler (natalie_tidler@pender.k12.nc.us) with any questions.

Mark your calendars! Rocky Point Elementary's annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration will be held on Friday, October 24th, starting at 5:00pm. There will be food, dancing, artwork, games, and student performances. You won't want to miss this festive event! #OnePender
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¡Marquen sus calendarios! La Celebración Anual de la Herencia Hispana de Rocky Point Elementary se llevará a cabo el viernes, 24 de octubre, comenzando a las 5:00pm. Habrá comida, bailes, arte, juegos, y presentaciones de los estudiantes. ¡No se quiere perder un evento tan festivo! #OnePender