Rocky Point Weekly Update

We have a busy upcoming week of learning and special events! Please note on Tuesday, November 11, school is closed for students and staff for Veteran’s Day as we honor our service men and women.

Veteran’s Day Assembly - Monday, November 10th

We will be having a Veteran’s Day Assembly to honor our families and veterans within the Rocky Point community. Thank you to all families who have shared pictures of your loved ones with us to honor them to include in our pre-ceremony slideshow. You may also share them via email to rpe_info@pender.k12.nc.us. Veterans within our Rocky Point community are welcome to join us for this event at 1:00pm on Monday, November 10.

During the school day on Monday, November 10th, the school nurse will be conducting vision screenings on all students in grades 1, 3, and 5 as a part of the Healthy Schools curriculum. You will receive a copy of the vision screening ONLY IF a potential problem is identified and it is recommended that your child gets a complete evaluation by an eye doctor. If you do not receive a copy of the screening report, this means your child has passed the school vision screening and no further action is needed at this time.

Please note students in grades 3-5 will be taking their Beginning of Year NC Check-ins over the next two weeks. Please expect a phone call from the office if your child is absent and we are unaware of the absence on the morning of the check-in as we strive to ensure all students are present prior to beginning test sessions.

• Reading: Thursday, November 13th

• Science: Wednesday, November 19th (5th grade only)

Flu vaccinations will be available through the Pender County Health Department in collaboration with Pender County Schools on Tuesday, November 18th beginning at 7:30am at Rocky Point Elementary School. Please see attached links below for JotForm’s for flu vaccines. To read more about the flu vaccine, click on the Vaccine Information Sheet link below.

Vaccine Information Statement Link If you are in need of a paper copy of the information sheet or the consent form, please reach out to our office staff at rpe_info@pender.k12.nc.us. Otherwise, you can click on the link below to complete and sign the digital consent form. You will need to complete this form granting permission for your child to be vaccinated against the flu and provide your child’s insurance information. No vaccinations will be administered without a completed form and the parent or guardian’s signature.

Student Consent Form - https://form.jotform.com/252656216931156

Formulario de Consentimiento del Estudiante - https://form.jotform.com/252656755627166

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!

English

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Spanish

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November is National Career Development Month (NCDM), and Pender County Schools CTE invites you to celebrate with us!

Attached you’ll find a calendar of events featuring Career Video Links, a Flipgrid Activity, and details for our NCDM Spirit Week, November 17 - 21. Throughout the month, we’ll focus on helping students explore career options, connect their interests to real-world opportunities, and prepare to become Enrolled, Enlisted, or Employed upon graduation.

For more information about National Career Development Month, click HERE.

Northside Church will host its annual Feast of Hope this Thanksgiving to bless individuals and families in need with a free Thanksgiving meal. Meals may be picked up or delivered on Thursday, November 27, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Delivery and drive-thru options will remain available until noon.

As I have been sharing previous weekend emails, our reading challenge at RPE in conjunction with the PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge is ongoing. Please make sure to complete your child’s paper reading log each night. Again, we will enter all information into the google form for our school during each student’s media time each week. Please note this time can include independent reading or partner reading with you or a sibling. In addition to this reading challenge, in alignment with our Wit and Wisdom curriculum, short fluency passages are coming home with students. Please take the time to listen to your child read these passages each evening.

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

Throughout the year, you can find school lunch menus for each grade level by following THIS LINK.

PCS Weekly Newsletter:

Please see the information happening around our school district.