Did you know that our 3rd grade students are now surgeons? They dissected books to identify various text features. Way to go, little scientists!
The folks at the Milken Institute put together an extended video for Rocky Point Elementary teacher Jessica Barnette who was recently named a Milken Educator 🍎https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsXLeW_eUD0 #PCSPride 👏👏👏
We hope everyone had a good winter break, but we're ready to see you again! Students return to school on Monday...and don't forget that school starts at 7:20am!
String Club is accepting new members! The club meets after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and most students will qualify to use a free school instrument - there's no cost to you! Students can learn the violin, cello, or bass. Email Mrs. Black for more information!
We wish everyone a happy and healthy new year! The RPES teachers are working hard this week to prepare for the students' return on Monday!
Thank you to all who donated to the Pender County Animal Shelter during our season of giving! They were very appreciative (the humans and our furry friends)!
Here’s our 2022 Winter Concert video! Thank you to all of the students for a wonderful performance and to all of our families who were able to be in attendance! https://youtu.be/d-DYBkChsb4
A big “Thank You!” To the Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma for awarding Mrs. Black a $500 grant. The money will be used to purchase instrument kits for the 5th graders “Science of Sound” unit!
Thanks to our amazing PTO for the teachers’ Waffle Bar today! If you would like to join the growing PTO and show our staff appreciation, contact president Michelle Stone at michelle_stone@pender.k12.nc.us!
Order your student's yearbook before December 20th and save $5! Visit www.strawbridge.net and enter code YB26496 to order today; after December 20th, the price will increase to $25.
The 2022 Pender County Schools Holiday Cards feature artwork by Alison Cruz Antonio (snow globe) and Emerson Freeman (snowman) ⛄ the Rocky Point Elementary and Surf City Middle students were recognized during Tuesday's BOE meeting for their selection 🥳🎉👏👏 #PCSPride
Mrs. Black is so excited to see everyone at our concert tonight! K-2nd starts at 6pm and 3rd-5th starts at 7pm. And don’t forget to visit the book fair while you’re there!
We are so proud of Mrs. Jessica Barnette as she becomes the next national Milken Educator! To learn more about Mrs. Barnette, watch videos of her receiving her award, and to learn about the Milken Family Foundation, you can visit this link: https://www.milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view/jessica-barnette (
Photo Credits: Milken Family Foundation)
drumroll please - "And the 2022 NC #MilkenAward goes to...K-1 teacher Jessica Barnette!" We've got $25K with her name on it! Happiest birthday and congrats to this outstanding educator! @rpe_rams @ncpublicschools @CTruittNCDPI @stephbishop95 #PCSPride #NCEd https://bit.ly/3FiO3is
On her birthday 🎂 @rpe_rams teacher JESSICA BARNETTE wins NC’s 2022 #MilkenAward , the first ever in @penderschools! Jessica’s “Oscar of Teaching” includes $25K she can use however she likes! @ncpublicschools @CTruittNCDPI @stephbishop95 #PCSPride #NCEd
Thank you for the donations that have come in so far as we celebrate the season of giving for our furry friends in need! Here’s the list of needed items: Clorox wipes, bleach, paper towels, laundry pods, dish detergent, rubber or plastic toys, thin fleece/microfiber blankets!
Members of the Rocky Point Elementary Strings Club would like to wish you and your family "Happy Holidays!" Students interested in joining the club to play violin, cello, or bass can contact Mrs. Black to begin in January; there is no fee to join the club! https://youtu.be/Vp1Ct3L4khE
Our Winter Concert is exactly ONE WEEK away! We hope to see everyone at 6:00pm (K-2nd grade performances) or 7:00pm (3rd-5th grade performances) next Wednesday, December 14th. Students should dress either festive or fancy - see you there!
Do your students like Cheez-Its? Did you know you could use them to explore area and perimeter? Ms. Romero’s class had a lot of fun exploring this new math concept!
Thank you to our families who joined students to eat and learn together on Monday! We loved seeing each and every family!
