Cape Fear Elementary School

🇺🇸 CFE REMEMBERS 🇺🇸 As we recognize the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Cape Fear Elementary will join Pender County Schools in observing this important day on Friday, September 11. ❤️🤍💙 Students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue in recognition of the day and in remembrance of all those impacted by this tragic event. We Remember. 🇺🇸

There is a new option for parents to attend our Monthly SIT meeting . SIT Meeting Wednesday, September 9 · 3:00 – 4:30pm Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bof-ovaw-idq Or dial: ‪(US) +1 484-416-1407‬ PIN: ‪785 254 556‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/bof-ovaw-idq?pin=9508786682600

Today in Guidance, Ms. Hamilton’s 1st grade class learned all about feelings and practiced putting their thoughts into writing!

Kindergarten Health Assessment Reminder.

Kindergarten students practiced their counting and partnership skills while playing a Eureka math game!

Get ready to glow! 🌟 Our CFE Glow Dance is coming up on Sept 18th from 6-8 at the Cape Fear Middle School Gym. We are ready for a night of music, dancing, snacks and fun! Tickets are $5 per student and $3 for parents and guests. Want to add a little extra glow? Glow face paint will be available for $3 and glow items will be just $2. Don’t wait until the last minute-grab your tickets ahead of time and come ready to light up the gym with us! We can’t wait to see our CFE families glowing and dancing the night away! 🐻

Our 5th graders had an amazing day exploring Masonboro Island! They enjoyed getting outside, learning about our coastal environment, and making memories with their classmates.

There will be no school on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.

We had a special visitor in the library today! Ms. Hopkins came by and jumped right in with our STEM Stations! Our students loved having her join in on the fun, creativity, and problem-solving! Thank you, Ms. Hopkins, for being part of our STEM fun!

PBIS KICKOFF PEP RALLY! 🎉🐾 Our Cape Fear Cubs are ready to FOLLOW THE PAWS! 🐻💙 Today we kicked off PBIS with a fun-filled pep rally focused on making Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Caring choices! 🐾 Our Cubs learned how their positive choices can earn PAW Prints and help make Cape Fear Elementary a pawsitively amazing place to learn! 📚🐾 Let’s make this a PAWsome year, Cubs! FOLLOW THE PAWS! 🐾💙

Congratulations to our Staff Member of The Month. Mrs. Hollifield shows up each day ready to support her students, create a loving classroom environment, and gives her very best.  Even when faced with some unexpected challenges so early in the year,  she has handled each one with patience, grace, and a positive attitude. Her flexibility, dedication, and calm spirit have not gone unnoticed, and she is so deserving of being recognized as our Staff Member of the Month! We see you and we appreciate you so much Mrs. Hollifield!

Big Celebration for Cape Fear Elementary🎉🎉

Shoutout to Ms. Kurtz and our amazing 5th graders! Our Cubs did an incredible job performing at the Board of Education meeting last night! They sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Yakety Yak” by The Coasters. A special thank-you to Ms. Kurtz for all the time she put in getting our students ready for their performance. And they celebrated with a well-deserved ice cream treat!

Our 5th graders got to enjoy some s'mores they heated up using their solar ovens that they made in science class.

✨ Get ready to shine, Cubs! ✨ We’re celebrating Dolly Parton and her love of reading with a Dolly Tribute Day on September 25! 💕📚 📖 Bring your favorite book and be ready to share your love of reading! 👢 Dress up and sparkle! Cowboy boots, sparkles, pink, and all things Dolly are encouraged! Let’s honor Dolly by sharing books, showing kindness, and shining bright! 💖✨ Reading opens doors to SHINE! 🌟📚

📚✨ Curriculum Night is coming up! ✨📚 Come see what an exciting year we have in store for our CFE Cubs! 🐾❤️ Join us to learn more about your child’s classroom, curriculum, routines, and ways you can support their learning at home. We can’t wait to welcome our Cub families and kick off a wonderful school year together! 🏫📖 📅 Curriculum Night September 17th ⏰ 5:00-7:00 📍 Cape Fear Elementary We hope to see you there! 🐾

Help Support our PTO!

YOUR BUSINESS BELONGS AT CFE! 🐻💙
Want to put your business in front of hundreds of students, parents, staff, and community members every single day? Now’s your chance!

The Cape Fear Elementary PTO is excited to offer 3’ x 6’ Sponsorship Banners that will be proudly displayed along the school fence for just $250.

Not only will your business receive year-round visibility, but you’ll also be making a direct investment in the students, teachers, and future of Cape Fear Elementary.

❤️ Your sponsorship helps support school programs, student activities, teacher appreciation, campus improvements, and so much more!

📍 3’ x 6’ Fence Banner
💲 $250
👀 Seen by hundreds of people daily
🤝 Great community exposure
🎓 Supports an amazing school

Please help support the Students, Teachers, and Future of CFE. Thank you!

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Send us a message or email CapeFearElementaryPTO@gmail.com for more information.

🐾 Support local. Support education. Support the Cubs! 💙 #CapeFearElementary #CFEPTO #SupportOurSchools #CommunityPartners #GoCubs

Mrs. Johnson’s class had their first full day together! It was a very productive and busy learning day!!