Rocky Point Weekly Update
February 9th-13th
Hello Rocky Point Families
As we began to analyze all of our middle of year data, we are excited to celebrate that we met our school goal of 95% attendance for the month of January! Along with the celebration for attendance, we are also excited to see the academic growth of our students from beginning of year assessments to our middle of year assessments. There is still a lot of work to be done and growth to be made during this second semester, therefore we look forward to your continued communication and partnership with us!
Please remember that students are not in school this Friday, February 13th as there is a teacher workday for staff. We look forward to a great week of learning!
Our quote for the week in honor of CTE week and Black History Month: "Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others” by Booker T. Washington. Booker T. Washington was the founder of Tuskegee Institute and championed Career and Technical Education (CTE) as the essential path for Black economic progress, industrial skill, and self-reliance during the post-Reconstruction era. His philosophy focused on vocational training, dignified labor, and creating economic value to overcome racial prejudice.
Quarter 3 Progress Reports
Progress Reports for quarter 3 will be coming home with students on Wednesday, February 11th. Along with student progress reports you will also receive student results from our middle of year mClass assessments, StarMath assessment, Check-ins (grades 3-5 only) and individual reading plan and retention letters if applicable. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions. We highly appreciate your partnership and the continued hard work of our students each day.
21st Century Bus Transportation this week
We are very appreciative of Mrs. Gray’s willingness to substitute drive for our 21st Century afterschool program this week Monday through Wednesday. Therefore, there will be transportation for our 21st Century after school program this week on Monday, February 9th, Tuesday, February 10th and Wednesday, February 9th. Please make arrangements for how your child will get home from our 21st Century program on Thursday, February 10th.
The Curriculum Connection
As has been pushed out previously at the district level, please take time to read the February Edition: The Curriculum Connection to allow you to make further connections with learning taking place within our schools as well as how you can continue to support learning at home
February 9 - 13: Bus Driver Appreciation Week & CTE Spirit Week
This week we will be celebrating school bus driver appreciation week as a part of Love the Bus Month in February. Please help us celebrate the dedicated work of our school bus drivers during School Bus Driver Appreciation Week! We are so appreciative of their kindness to our students as well as for safely transporting students to and from school each day!
This week is also CTE Spirit week. Please note the details for each day noted below:
CTE Spirit Week | February 9–13
Monday: Hats Off to CTE – Wear career-related hats or your best hat
Tuesday: Hooked on CTE – Wear your fishing gear
Wednesday: CTE Rocks! – Rock your CTE colors and rock-and-roll gear
Thursday: Enrolled, Enlisted, Employed Day – Wear college, career, or military shirts
Friday: Teacher Workday – Wear your CTE gear proudly
Pender County Health Department Information
The Pender County Health department would like you to be aware that measles cases are increasing in NC since December. NO cases have been confirmed in Pender County as of January 26, 2026. The health dept has shared more measles awareness information attached here, Measles.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year
We’re happy to announce that our Kindergarten Enrollment application for the 2026–2027 school year will be available to the public on Monday, February 2nd. Families can access the application using the direct application link, 2026-27 Kindergarten Enrollment Application, or by visiting pender.k12.nc.us/enroll. Tomorrow, this announcement and the direct application link can also be found on Pender County School social media sites.
Million Minute Reading Challenge & Superbowl Reading Challenge
Our reading challenge at RPE in conjunction with the PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge is ongoing. Please make sure your child is reading for at least 15 minutes each night and that you are completing your child’s paper reading log each night.
The Pender County Schools Superbowl Reading Challenge began last week as the nation kicked off NFL Championship Weekend leading up to the Superbowl. Again, every thousand minutes logged by our school will equal one touchdown with 7 points. The school with the most touchdowns wins the game at the end of Superbowl Weekend, which will be at midnight on February 8, 2026. While we are continuing to log your child’s reading minutes as we have been doing all year, you may also do so by filling out the PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge Google Form found here, RPE Million Minute Reading Challenge, and in Classlink of your child’s computer. The winning school will receive an ice cream party for students and a staff breakfast or luncheon. While we are out of school for inclement weather, this is a great opportunity to read while warming up after safely playing in the snow. Don’t forget to log your reading minutes." Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world." – Napoleon
Homework Expectations
Please continue to support students in completing their adaptive practice in their online Freckle program on their chromebooks throughout the week. Please support your child in completing a total of 45 minutes at home each week in math for grades 2-5 and in reading for grades 3-5. Help guides are linked below:
Reassignment Application Request for 2026-2027
In an effort to accommodate the educational preferences of families in the Pender County School District, officials have opened the reassignment request period for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. Parents who wish to enroll their students in a Pender County school outside of their designated zone, with the exception of Pender Early College and Pender Innovative Learning Academy, are encouraged to participate in the application process.
Due to schools in the Topsail and Surf City school districts being over capacity, no new applications will be accepted. Applications are being accepted now, allowing parents time to consider alternative educational options for their children. The deadline for submitting reassignment requests is February 28, 2026. Notification letters will go home on May 1st.
Preschool Application 2026-2027
The preschool application for 2026-2027 school year is now LIVE on the PCS website, on the preschool page. If you have a child that will be turning age 3 or 4 prior to August 31, 2026, please consider applying or reach out to our preschool office, 910-259-7603 or email: preschool@pender.k12.nc.us. Acceptance letters will begin to be sent out on April 1 as we must ensure funding is approved prior to sending letters of acceptance to families.
Second Semester Upcoming Event Reminders
We have planned all events for the second semester. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for these events:
(Next Week) February 19: Math & Science Evening Event from 4:30 - 6:30pm
March 4: Literacy Event during the school day with performance by 4th & 5th grade students
April 2: Field Day during the school day with performance by K & 1st grade students
April 23: Transition Event from 4:30 - 6:00pm with performance by 2nd & 3rd grade students
Spring Book Fair Monday, April 20th-Friday, April 24th
Ronald McDonald Pop Tab Challenge Continues
Our can pop tab challenge is continuing as we head into the second semester. Please consider saving pop tabs and sending them in with your child as a part of a community service project in which our school is collecting pop tabs from cans for the remainder of the school year to donate to the Ronald McDonald House. Collecting can pop tabs supports the operating costs of providing a home away from home for families with sick children. Please begin collecting and sending in tabs from soda, food and pet food cans! Let’s work together to collect as many pop tabs as possible!
Lunch Menu
Throughout the year, you can find school lunch menus for each grade level by following THIS LINK.
Pender County Schools Weekly Newsletter
Please see the information happening around our school district.
Rooms Directions by Phone Number Link
We are excited to share the following links to further support families in connecting to Rooms in order to easily communicate with your child’s teacher. We hope you will find this information helpful!
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