Good Evening Panther Families,
This call and email includes our school’s weekly message. The weekly message is to keep families informed of important processes, expectations, supports, and events that our school has in place or upcoming. If you are not already, please follow C.F. Pope Elementary on Facebook and visit our school’s website frequently. In addition to our weekly messages, these platforms are updated regularly throughout the week.
Huge thanks to our PTO, chaperones, and school staff who helped our 5th graders have a night they will always remember at the formal. We appreciate everyone’s support in making the event a success for our students.
This upcoming Friday, May 10th is our Field Day for K-5 students. Kindergarten-2nd Grade will have field day from 8:00 am-10:45 am and 3rd-5th grade’s time will be from 11:15 am-2:15 pm. To ensure field day safety: 1. Have your child wear sneakers, shorts and their class color t-shirt selected by the teacher. 2. Apply sunscreen and bug spray before your student leaves for school. Water will be provided throughout the event (students are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle). 3. Provide a towel and or change of clothing/students will get wet. We are in need of cases of water! Water can be dropped off in the front office. We appreciate your support in advance.
If anyone is interested in helping at Field Day or making a donation please call C.F. Pope at(910) 259-0145 and ask for Ms. Campbell. To ensure student safety and to optimize our experience please park at the car drop off lane and the front of the school. Again thank you for a wonderful year with your child and come join the FUN! Parents or community members who plan to volunteer must have an active background check on file. Parents and visitors who plan to attend field day with their child or family member must be listed in PowerSchool. All chaperones and visitors must check in at the front office. Visitors are not allowed to bring coolers or large bags on campus. Teachers should be notified if a parent or family member plans to attend field day with their child.
We are having our school-wide Transition Night, Thursday, May 9 from 4:00 pm -6:00 pm! Parents this is a good opportunity to meet some of our teachers and other grade levels as well as receive tips and resources on how you can help your child over the summer prepare for the next grade!
Our scholarship application is NOW OPEN for our Camp Intervention Program. Last year over 80 scholarships were awarded! Please complete the linked application as soon as possible, as space is limited. Camp Invention Scholarship Application
Teacher Appreciation Week is this week, May 6th-10th. Our theme this week is Disney! Our goal this year is to get every staff member adopted. We would like every staff member to receive a small surprise (snack, treat, etc...) Monday through Thursday and then a small gift on Friday. Gifts can be sent daily or delivered the week before all at once. A list of what each staff member likes will be shared with you as well. Please sign up for a staff member using the highlighted link. You can check multiple names if you would like to adopt multiple staff members. You will receive an email confirmation with your "adoption(s)." If you have any questions about wish lists or Adopt a Staff please email cfpopepto@gmail.com or stacie_thompson@pender.k12.nc.us. Our Teacher Appreciation Week disney theme flyer is linked as well.
Monday, May 6- WE APPRECIATE YOU A LATTE- Bring in your teacher’s favorite drink/drink gift card, a Lilo & Stitch Theme Hawaiian Day
Tuesday, May 7- THANK YOU FOR HELPING US GROW- Bring flowers or plant, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum Theme Twin Day
Wednesday, May 8- THANK YOU FOR SUPPLYING US WITH KNOWLEDGE- Bring in new school supplies, Disney Day Theme, Dress as your favorite Disney character
Thursday, May 9- LEARNING IS SWEET- Bring your teacher a sweet treat, Monster University Theme, Wear your favor sports team or sport themed outfit
Friday, May 10- THANK YOU FOR THE WORDS OF WISDOM- Send in a special pen or magical note to tell your teacher how much you appreciate them, Sleeping Beauty Theme, bring pajamas to wear after or before field day events
Parents and guardians of car riders we appreciate your support with backing up your arrival time for pick-up to help us maintain compliance with the town. Our goal is to ensure cars stay off N Wright Street to prevent the blocking of driveways and intersections. As a reminder we ask that cars do not arrive before 2:30, as we are not able to move cars up until all students are off the playground from Recess. School dismisses at 2:35 and students are prepared to leave campus by car at 2:45. Cones should only be moved by school personnel to ensure and maintain the safety of students.
Upcoming dates and events are as followed:
Thursday, May 9- School-wide Transition Night (4:00-6:00)
Friday, May 10- Field Day (K-2- 8:00 a.m.-10:45a.m/3-5- 11:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 14- 3rd-5th Grade Math EOG
Wednesday, May 15- SIT Team Meeting @ 3:15 in the Media Center
Thursday, May 16- 3rd-5th Grade Reading EOG
Tuesday, May 21- 3rd Grade RTA and 5th Grade Science EOG
Wednesday May 22- Kindergarten and 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony (9:00 and 11:00)
Friday, May 24- Last Day of School for Students (1/2 Day) and 4th Quarter PBIS Celebration
Saturday, May 25- Summer SPLASH Sponsored by PTO
Wednesday, May 29- SIT Meeting @ 3:15 in the Media Center
Important Reminders are as followed:
Our school’s start time is 7:35 and dismissal time is at 2:35. Students will be received from buses and cars beginning at 7:10. The front office does not open until 7:30. If you report to the car ride lane after 7:30, you will need to drive around to the front entrance. After 7:35 all students must be checked in at the front office by an adult.
Ensuring students are at school and on time are vital to the success of every student and their learning. We are working diligently to improve our attendance rate and need your support in making sure that students are in school each day. If your child is out sick, please make sure your child’s teacher has been informed.
All parents and visitors will be required to present a valid ID for checkout and school visitation.
Any individual checking a student out or visiting the campus must be listed in PowerSchool
If you have a student who is a bus rider, please download the Here Comes the Bus App. Our district’’s code is 29081. To track your child’s bus you will need their Student ID number. If you do not know your child’s Student ID number, a written request should be submitted to your child’s teacher. The teacher will provide the number on a physical piece of paper in response, as this information will not be shared electronically for personal identification protection. Bus riders should be standing at the bus stop 10-15 minutes early, wait for the driver’s hand signal if crossing the road, follow all bus rules, and K-2 students must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling for dropoff/pickup. If unaccompanied, they may be brought back to school for parent pickup
In our attempt to maximize instructional learning, student checkout will not be permitted after 2:00 p.m. Special circumstances will be evaluated on an individual basis by administration.
We appreciate your continuous support. Please contact the school at 910-259-0145 if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great afternoon and we look forward to seeing students in the morning!