September is Attendance Awareness Month, and at Pumpkin Center Primary, we know that EVERY DAY COUNTS!
Being at school each day gives our Eagles opportunities to learn, grow, lead, and GLOW! Regular attendance helps students build strong routines, strengthen friendships, develop confidence, and make the most of every learning opportunity.
Our attendance habits connect to the 7 Habits too!
Be Proactive - Be ready for school each day.
Begin with the End in Mind - Show up today and reach your goals tomorrow.
Put First Things First - Make school attendance a priority.
Think Win-Win & Synergize - When we're all here, we learn and grow together!
Families, thank you for your helping our Eagles build the habit of showing up, being ready, and giving their best each day. Together, we can make every school day count!
Being at school each day gives our Eagles opportunities to learn, grow, lead, and GLOW! Regular attendance helps students build strong routines, strengthen friendships, develop confidence, and make the most of every learning opportunity.
Our attendance habits connect to the 7 Habits too!
Be Proactive - Be ready for school each day.
Begin with the End in Mind - Show up today and reach your goals tomorrow.
Put First Things First - Make school attendance a priority.
Think Win-Win & Synergize - When we're all here, we learn and grow together!
Families, thank you for your helping our Eagles build the habit of showing up, being ready, and giving their best each day. Together, we can make every school day count!
Apple-solutely Amazing Learning in Ms. Mocilan's class today! Our little Eagles learned about how apple trees grow, practiced their math skills by counting apple seeds, and put their taste buds to the test with red, yellow, and green apples. To top off the fun, students worked together to make their very own cinnamon apples!
Congratulations to Mrs. Costa, our August Staff Member of the Month! We are so thankful for the dedication, positivity, and care Mrs. Costa brings to Pumpkin Center Primary each day. Way to GLOW, Mrs. Costa! Thank you for making a difference for our Eagles and helping our school shine!
This month, we are celebrating the character trait of RESPONSIBILITY! These outstanding Eagles were selected by their teachers for showing responsibility each day by:
Taking care of their belongings
Following school and classroom rules
Making good choices, even when no one is watching!
Responsibility connects perfectly with Habit 1: Be Proactive. Our Students of the Month are showing that great leaders take responsibility for their choices, actions, and attitudes. Congratulations, Eagles! We are so proud of the way you GLOW as leaders and set a great example for others!!
Taking care of their belongings
Following school and classroom rules
Making good choices, even when no one is watching!
Responsibility connects perfectly with Habit 1: Be Proactive. Our Students of the Month are showing that great leaders take responsibility for their choices, actions, and attitudes. Congratulations, Eagles! We are so proud of the way you GLOW as leaders and set a great example for others!!
Be sure to add these upcoming dates to your calendar for September:
September 7th - Labor Day (No school for students and staff)
September 11th - Patriot Day (Wear red, white, and blue!)
September 14th - Progress Reports and Pumpkin Center PTO Meeting
September 22nd - Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 25th - Duty-Free lunch for teachers
September 7th - Labor Day (No school for students and staff)
September 11th - Patriot Day (Wear red, white, and blue!)
September 14th - Progress Reports and Pumpkin Center PTO Meeting
September 22nd - Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 25th - Duty-Free lunch for teachers
What better way to celebrate National Toasted Marshmallow Day than with a delicious S'more treat?! Our students and staff were definitely ready for S'more learning today! We're loving every opportunity to make learning fun, create memories, and keep our Eagles glowing and growing!!
Our second graders have been hard at work building their math fact fluency, and their practice is paying off! Congratulations to Mrs. Grooms' class, our 2nd Grade Math Mania winners this week!
We are so excited to welcome our NC Pre-K students to Pumpkin Center Primary! We can't wait to watch our newest Eagles learn, grow, make new friends, and discover just how brightly they can shine!
Our Eagles are off to a GLOWING start! We've had a great first two days of school! We had a wonderful turnout for Kindergarten orientation. Our Eagles have been hard at work learning what it means to be leaders: in the classroom, on the school bus, and throughout our school.
Our teachers have also been busy collaborating during PLCs, planning engaging learning experiences, and preparing for an amazing year of growth and learning. We can't wait to have all of our Eagles back in the building on Monday!
We can't wait to welcome our students and families back at Popsicles with the Principals! Join us Tuesday, August 4th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Stop by to meet your principals, enjoy a popsicle, find out who your teacher will be, and kick off an amazing school year together! We are excited to see familiar faces and welcome our newest Eagles to our school family!
PCP Families,
We hope you are enjoying your summer break! Don't miss your chance to purchase a yearbook for your student. You can stop by the school between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to purchase a copy!
We hope you are enjoying your summer break! Don't miss your chance to purchase a yearbook for your student. You can stop by the school between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to purchase a copy!
Good Afternoon Families!
This will be our last email for this school year! We are officially down to the last three and a half days of school! School will dismiss on Thursday, May 21st at 12:00. We previously had communicated 11:30, but have had further clarification from the District. Please know that both the bus routes and car rider line typically run ahead of schedule on the last day of school, so please be at your stop or in line earlier than you might normally be.
As my education journey takes me to a new school next year, I want to share with you what a gift Pumpkin Center Primary School has been to me. Fifteen years of my career have been spent teaching and leading in this building and it will always be a special place to me and my family. Thank you for affording me the privilege of serving your families and sharing many laughs, high-fives, hugs, and so many more memories with your students. They are the joy that fills these halls! I hope each of you has an amazing summer and I look forward to hearing from my colleagues here at PCPS how everyone is doing! My email will remain the same, so don't hesitate to reach out with updates about your children! I can't wait to see the great places they go and the amazing things they will do!
This week's reminders:
5/19- PCP Beach Day- All volunteers should check-in outside the office to receive your volunteer badge before heading to your station
5/20- PreK Promotion- 9:30; Kindergarten Promotion- 1:00
5/21- 1st Grade Awards- 10:15; 2nd Grade Awards 8:15; Early Dismissal for the Last day of school (12:00)
We have just a few more yearbooks! Feel free to send in your $20 to purchase one.
Best,
Mrs. Reynolds
Happy Mother's Day Weekend to all of our Eagle moms!
We are down to 8 1/2 more school days! Here are some reminders for next week:
-We still have some yearbooks for sale! Don't miss out on the opportunity and please send in your checks/cash for those as soon as possible- students will have a signing day the last week of school.
5/12- PCI EOG test Day
5/14- PCI EOG test Day
5/19- PCP Beach Day: Volunteer Sign Up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548AAAE28A0F58-56579847-pcps ( we only allow volunteers on this date and volunteers MUST stay at their stations)
5/20- PreK Promotion- 9:30; Kindergarten Promotion- 1:00
5/21- 1st Grade Awards- 10:15; 2nd Grade Awards 8:15; Early Dismissal for the Last day of school (11:30)
We are down to 8 1/2 more school days! Here are some reminders for next week:
-We still have some yearbooks for sale! Don't miss out on the opportunity and please send in your checks/cash for those as soon as possible- students will have a signing day the last week of school.
5/12- PCI EOG test Day
5/14- PCI EOG test Day
5/19- PCP Beach Day: Volunteer Sign Up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548AAAE28A0F58-56579847-pcps ( we only allow volunteers on this date and volunteers MUST stay at their stations)
5/20- PreK Promotion- 9:30; Kindergarten Promotion- 1:00
5/21- 1st Grade Awards- 10:15; 2nd Grade Awards 8:15; Early Dismissal for the Last day of school (11:30)
Good Afternoon!
We officially have 13 1/2 more days of school. I cannot believe it! I am thrilled at the growth our students have made this school year. Truly, your students have fulfilled our mission this year of Wild About Leading and Learning! Below are upcoming dates and reminders:
5/4-5/8- Teacher Appreciation Week
5/6- Teacher Duty Free Luncheon - we are still in need of volunteers for several classes Sign Up Link
5/7- 1st Grade Field Trip
5/8- All Library Books Due; PCI- EOG Day
5/12- PCI EOG test Day
5/14- PCI EOG test Day
5/19- PCP Beach Day: Volunteer Sign Up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548AAAE28A0F58-56579847-pcps ( we only allow volunteers on this date and volunteers MUST stay at their stations)
5/20- PreK Promotion- 9:30; Kindergarten Promotion- 1:00
5/21- 1st Grade Awards- 10:15; 2nd Grade Awards 8:15; Early Dismissal for the Last day of school (12:00)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Good Afternoon!
We have had another great week at PCPS! Students are wrapping up assessments and we are so proud of their growth! We know regardless of what any assessment shows that our students shine bright! Thank you for partnering with us in their education and supporting our school!
Please note these reminders for this week:
4/27- Mega Party for those who earned it for the Cookie Dough Sale
4/28- 1st and 2nd Grade performance (6:00 pm)
5/1- Last All Pro Dad; NLHS Senior Walk; PCI Field Day
Looking Ahead:
5/4-5/8- Teacher Appreciation Week
5/6- Teacher Duty Free Luncheon (Sign Up Here to Help (remember you MUST have completed a volunteer screening form:
5/7- 1st Grade Field Trip
5/8- All Library Books Due; PCI- EOG Day
5/12- PCI EOG test Day
5/14- PCI EOG test Day
5/19- PCP Beach Day: Volunteer Sign Up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548AAAE28A0F58-56579847-pcps ( we only allow volunteers on this date and volunteers MUST stay at their stations)
5/20- PreK Promotion- 9:30; Kindergarten Promotion- 1:00
5/21- 1st Grade Awards- 10:15; 2nd Grade Awards 8:15; Early Dismissal for the Last day of school (12:00)
Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions! Have a nice weekend!
Good Friday Afternoon!
What a beautiful weekend it looks to be! This week has been a great week back at school! Students have started some assessments for the end of the year and are continuing to learn, play and grow! Here are a few reminders and updates for the coming week(s):
I would be so grateful if you would complete the family MRA (Measurable Results Assessment)! It helps with various elements of planning for the coming school year and is great data for our staff: Family MRA Survey
4/23- PCI Drama Club Performance 6:00
4/27- Mega Party from the Cookie Dough Sale in the Fall!
4/28- 1st and 2nd Grade Performance 6:00
5/1- Last All Pro Dad; PCI Field Day; NLHS Senior Walk
5/4-5/8- Teacher Appreciation Week
5/8- EOG's begin for PCI; All Library Books Due!
5/19- Beach Day- If you would like to sign up to volunteer, click HERE. (Parents may only volunteer, not come to watch)
5/20- PreK promotion 9:00; K promotion 1:00
5/21- Last Day of School (Half Day)- 1st Grade celebration in classrooms 10:15; 2nd Grade celebration in classrooms 8:15; 5th Grade promotion (9:00)
Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions!
Good Afternoon!
I hope you all are enjoying Spring Break! It certainly is a beautiful day today!
School starts back on Monday and we are closing in on the last half of our 4th nine weeks! Encourage your students to come to school ready to learn!
April 15th you will receive another email from me with a link for a quick survey. It is called the MRA (Measurable Results Analysis) and is created by Leader In Me to help us assess our next steps. I would appreciate your help in completing this survey! The survey closes April 29th.
Progress Reports will come home on April 15th. Please review these and reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions.
April 17th- Kindergarten Field Trip
Bus 3 has been replaced with a new bus and will be Bus number 152.
Looking Ahead:
2nd Graders will take the CoGat Test April 21st- April 23rd. More information will come home soon.
April 27th- Mega Party (for those who received this from the Cookie Dough Sale)
May 1st- PCIS Field Day; NLHS Senior Walk
Have a nice weekend and we will see you Monday!
Good afternoon!
Our March Madness Challenge staff winners were Mr. Strait, Mrs. McMillan, and Mrs. Newell! Thank you so much for for your support!
Also, thank you for supporting our first Family Leader in Me Night! We had a lot of fun and hope our families learned something new!
This week is a 4 day week, with no school on Friday! Please check with your child's teacher for Spring Party information l. We hope everyone has a wonderful Spring Break and will see you on April 13th!
~ Mrs. Reynolds
Hi Eagle Families!
We are thankful for a sunny Friday and hope you all have had a nice week! Thank you to our Duty Free Lunch volunteers for covering our classes today! Also, thank you to the Wright family for sponsoring a wonderful lunch for our staff! Here are some notes for this coming week and beyond:
Don't forget our PTO March Madness Challenge is going on!! Every dollar toward a specific staff member is a vote for a pie in the face or a bucket of water over their head!! Who will get it!? All money is due 3/27!
Tuesday, March 24th- Spring Pictures- everyone will have their picture made this year!
Thursday, March 26th- LIM Family Night- Fun Activities and a snack for all who attend!
Friday, March 27th- All Pro Dad 7am -- Have a nice weekend!!
Good Afternoon!
Tomorrow our staff will be wearing crazy socks in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Day as well as our favorite college gear for March Madness! We encourage our students and Duty Free Lunch Volunteers to join us tomorrow! Have a great evening!
Mrs. Reynolds