Rocket Report

Parents-

As Valentine’s Day approaches, I wanted to take a moment to share my heart with you.

At school, this season is not just about cards or treats—it’s about kindness, friendship, and helping children understand what it means to care for one another. We will be encouraging our students to show love in simple but powerful ways: using kind words, including others, offering help, and recognizing that everyone belongs.

And speaking of love, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your incredible support and partnership during our recent snow days and eLearning period. We know that learning from home—especially unexpectedly—requires extra patience, flexibility, and juggling of schedules. Your willingness to help your children log in, stay engaged, and complete their work did not go unnoticed. Because of you, learning continued even while our school building was closed.

We also thank you for helping our school with our annual Boosterthon fun run. We can't wait for all of our students to soar like rockets at the Fun run on Friday.

Serving Proudly in Education,

Meredith Rose

Principal

We are well on our way to our goal of raising $40,000 for our school.

Thank you to those of you who have already registered and have started getting pledges for our FUN RUN on Friday for your student.

We have a weekend challenge..........

Any student who gets a NEW donation of $2 per Lap ($60 in total donations) will receive the GLOW IN THE DARK EDITION KEYCHAIN!!!!

And.....the class with the most money raised this weekend will receive a lunch karoke party.

The run schedule can be found below. We are always watching the weather to determine if the run will still happen as schedule. If for some reason we cannot run as schedule due to rain or temperature, we will let you know asap.

This year we will once again have a color run. We need a few volunteers to make that happen.

There is one week left to register for D5 softball and baseball. Should you have any questions, please email Adam Hill at ahill@townofduncansc.com

Please see below for a special treat from our cafe on Thursday.

While it may seem like a very long time away, summer camp registrations are beginning now. It can be hard to find the right camp, but even harder if your student has special needs. Below is a link from Family Connections with some camps specifically aimed at serving special needs students.

Is your 5th grade student interested in playing an orchestra instrument in middle and high school? The orchestra at Abner Creek Middle School is having two instrument test-drives in February. This will help the orchestra teachers fit your student for the correct instrument and size. Please see the flyer below for more information. If you need further information, please contact orchestra teacher, Ms. Harbison at zoey.harbison@spart5.net.

This was all the information that was shared on their Facebook page: BEGINNER BAND SIGN UPS START THIS SATURDAY!
Abner Creek Academy and Reidville Elementary Rising 6th grade families — this is your sign!

Join us for ACMS Beginner Band Instrument Placement Day
Saturday, Feb. 14
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Abner Creek Middle School

No experience needed
Students get to try instruments
Parents get helpful info
FREE ACMS Band t-shirt

Plan to spend about one fun hour with us!

Appointments are highly encouraged — sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AADAB2AA5F8C07-61634507-acms#/

Do not miss your chance to honor your 5th grade student with a special dedication in the 2025-2026 yearbook. These dedication ads are first come, first serve and a limited number are available based on space in the yearbook.

We really want to give our students an abundance of careers to explore in our Career Day this year. We would love for you, a a family member, or a friend to present.

We are excited to begin planning our upcoming Career Day on April 1, and we would love your help! This special event gives students the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of careers and the paths people take to get there. We are looking for parent and community volunteers who are willing to share about their job, skills, or experiences in a fun and age-appropriate way. Whether you work in an office, trade, service industry, healthcare, arts, or another field, your story can inspire our students! If you are interested in volunteering please complete the form below by February 4, 2026.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping make Career Day a success!

On Monday, January 12, 2026, registration for 4 year old and 5 year old Kindergarten will open.

If you have a student who will be 4 by September 1st, you may enroll your student into our 4 year old program. Our 4 year old program has limited space and is based on need. Parents enrolling will have an appointment for your student to be tested. Decisions for attendance in 4 year old kindergarten will be made in the spring of 2026.

If you have a student who will be 5 by September 1st, you may enroll in our 5 year old kindergarten program.

Enrollment requires:

-Student's birth certificate

-Student's immunization

-Proof of Residency which must include ONE of the following: a recent tax document for your primary residence, current signed rental/lease agreement or a current utility bill (i.e. electric, gas or water). The proof of residency must contain the name of the student's custodial parent.

February 11- Early Dismissal-11:30AM

February 13- Boosterthon Fun Run

February 20-Tea with Bell 6pm

February 25-School wide Field Trip for Beauty and the Beast

February 25th and 26th- Beauty and the Beast performances 6pm