Rocky Point Weekly Update
May 4th-8th
Hello Rocky Point Families
We are so proud of our students and families for the commitment everyone has had towards learning this school year. State assessments for reading have been completed for grades Kindergarten through second and we are so proud of the growth students have made since their middle of year state assessment. Please know that attendance continues to matter as all teachers continue to instruct students to prepare them for the upcoming end of grade assessments in grades 3-5 as well as for the upcoming grade in grades Pre-K-2. A reminder again to please make sure to mark your calendars for everything coming up during the remaining 4 weeks of our school year!
Our quote for the week as we celebrate our teachers this week for Teacher Appreciation Week. We are looking forward to recognizing our teachers' hard work this week and seeing our students’ continued efforts, persistence and success during end of year assessments and assessment preparations this week!
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4 - 8
This upcoming week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Our teachers have worked so hard this school year to deliver high quality instruction and differentiate learning experiences to ensure every students’ individual learning needs have been met. Please help us shower them with love and appreciation this week during teacher appreciation week! A huge shout out to our Parent Teacher Organization for planning a week full of sweet treats for our staff!
End of Grade Assessment, Remediation & Readministration
Friday, May 8 - Wednesday, May 20
Students in grades 3-5 will begin their End-of Grade state assessments this Friday, May 8 beginning with Reading. Next week on Tuesday, May 12, students will take their Math EOG and on Thursday, May 14, 5th grade students will take their Science EOG. Please ensure students are getting plenty of rest and a healthy breakfast in order to be able to perform to their best ability on these end of grade assessments.
As we have previously shared, following the administration of NC End-of Grade assessments for students in grades 3-5, Pender County Schools will offer remediation before the retest is given to students. Remediation will take place following the completion of End of Grade (EOG) assessment from May 11th- MFriday, May 8 - Wednesday, May 20ay 19th. Retesting of EOG assessments will occur May 14th-May 20th as follows:
Thursday, May 14: 3rd grade Reading Readministration
Friday, May 15: 4th & 5th grade Reading Readministration
Monday, May 18: 3rd grade Read-to-Achieve assessment
Tuesday, May 19: 3-5 Math Readministration
Wednesday, May 20: 5th grade Science Readministration
Your student(s) will work with their grade level teacher and other staff members to focus on skills that will promote success for retesting. Please note that if this form is not returned, your child will not be permitted to participate in this retesting opportunity. If you would like your student to have the opportunity to retest, please complete this google form, EOG Readministration Opt-In Form, with your email address that is associated with your Infinite Campus account or return the paper form with your signature that is being sent home students in grades 3-5 this afternoon. Thank you to all families who have already completed this form. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bethanie Cramer, our Assistant Principal and Test Coordinator at bethanie_cramer@pender.k12.nc.us. Thank you for your continued support through this process.
EOG Spirit Week: May 8 - May 15
To support and promote our students doing their best on their EOGs, we will be having spirit, dressed themed days from Friday, May 8 - Friday, May 15. Please take a look at this flyer to see the theme for each day. Friday, May 8 to kick off the week is “Get Your Game Face On” - wear something that shows off your favorite team!
Proctors Needed
We are still in need of test proctors during our End-of-Grade testing window, May 8 - 20. High days of demand for proctors are Friday, May 8, Tuesday, May 12 and Thursday, May 14. Test proctors help to monitor students during our test sessions. Test sessions typically run from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.. Please complete this form if you are able to volunteer to proctor to assist with testing during the month of May. Mrs. Cramer, our Assistant Principal and Test Coordinator, will be offering three proctor training sessions for volunteers this upcoming week in room 10 on our campus. They will be available at the following dates and times:
Tuesday, May 5th- 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Transition Night Survey Request
Again, as a follow up from our Transition Night, please consider joining our School Improvement Team using the attached link for the 26-27 school year. Our final school improvement meeting for this school year will take place on Thursday, May 28 at 2:00 p.m. Parent Invitation to School Improvement Team
Million Minute Reading Challenge, Read Around the Bases & Homework Expectations
Our reading challenge at RPE in conjunction with the PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge is ongoing. At the district level, “The Final Push: Race to the Finish Line” reading challenge is continuing through the end of the school year. Our team name is the Racing Reading Rams! Please continue to complete reading logs with your child or enter your minutes online as we enter this competition against other schools around our district. Additionally, if students read for a minimum of 45 minutes a week and complete their reading log, they will receive 2 tickets to go watch a Wilmington Sharks baseball game on June 1. If at all possible, please take the time to help your child meet this goal and sign your child’s paper reading log or input minutes using the google form each night. We will continue to assist them in filling out the Google Form when they go to media for specials each week if you are unable to do so at home. The PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge Google Form can be found here, RPE Million Minute Reading Challenge, and in Classlink of your child’s computer. Let’s keep reading!
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:
K-2 Freckle Math Instruction Guide
3-5 Freckle Math Instruction Guide
Ronald McDonald Pop Tab Challenge Continues
Incredible Years - Virtually on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Incredible Years is a FREE evidenced-based program based on 40 years of research. Families learn the skills needed to:
Decrease challenging behaviors for school aged children ranging from 6-12
Build cooperative relationships with your kids
Create clear family rules
Decrease stress in parenting
Please consider signing up today as virtual sessions have begun on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Please call Jamie Pirkle at 910-523-3016 if you are interested and would like to sign up!
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Enrollment applications are continuing to be accepted for the 2026–2027 school year for children that will be turning 5 prior to August 31, 2026. Families can access the application using the direct application link, 2026-27 Kindergarten Enrollment Application, or by visiting pender.k12.nc.us/enroll.
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
Below are our events for the fourth quarter of the year. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for these events:
May 8 - May 20: EOGs & Readministration opportunities
May 19: End of Year Awards for 1st grade (11:15 a.m.), Kindergarten (12:20 p.m.) and 2nd grade (1:25 p.m.)
May 20: End of Year Awards for 3rd grade (11:45 a.m.) & 4th grade (1:00 p.m.)
May 21: 5th grade Moving Up Ceremony (8:00 a.m.)
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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