Elizabethtown Primary School

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Attendance Matters Poster Contest. We had 93 students who participated. Guest judges came to help us choose our winners and with all of the amazing talent and creativity our students have here at EPS, it was tough for our judges to decide on winners. They made their choices based on the contest rules, student creativity, neatness, and how well the theme of "Why Attendance Matters" showed how coming to school everyday is important for students and their future. Because of all the brilliant posters received the Judges chose extra posters for Honorable Mention recognition.

TOP POSTER WINNERS OF EACH GRADE LEVEL ARE:
Kindergarten: Sophia Taylor (Ms. Lay’s class)
1st Grade: Jiya Smith (Ms. Lopez’s class)
2nd Grade: Rickyah Williams (Ms. Gavaghan’s class)
3rd Grade: Alessia Tejada Guardado (Ms. Hayes’s class)
4th Grade: Jeffery Manuel (Ms. McMillian’s class)

They will receive a $10 gift card to Walmart, $10 credit for the fall book fair, and $5 credit on their lunch account for ice cream or chips.

HONORABLE MENTION POSTERS ARE:
Camila Garrido
Ana Munoz-Ventura
Calienne Kersey
Nolan Locklear
Izabella Hairston
Chanelle Marsh
Zarielle Lewis

Eden Graham

They will receive a $5 credit for the fall book fair, and $5 credit on their lunch account for ice cream or chips.

All 93 of our posters will be displayed throughout the school in the coming days.

Thank you everyone for your participation!

6 months ago, Caren Long

Seven elementary students stand in front of a blue dolphin mural wall holding colorful posters they created about good attendance. Each poster is unique, featuring bright colors, drawings, and encouraging messages about why attendance matters.

Five elementary students stand in front of the blue dolphin mural wall, each holding their creative drawings and posters. Their work includes colorful illustrations and words showing classroom learning and personal expression.

📆 Mark Your Calendars!

💚 TOMORROW, Friday, October 10 — Wear GREEN for World Mental Health Day
🌎 Thursday, October 16 — The Great Shakeout (earthquake drill), Early Release, and Student-Led Conferences
📆 Friday, October 17 — No school for students, Optional Teacher Workday
🧡 Wednesday, October 22 — Wear ORANGE for Unity Day, take a stand against bullying!
📢 Thursday, October 23 — College Craze: Teachers sport your favorite college gear, and students dress up for the profession or career you hope to pursue
🩷 Friday, October 24 — Pink Out, Wear PINK in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

6 months ago, Bladen County Schools

🖤💀 Seeing Things in a New Light! 💀🖤
Our students got creative in art this week by making their very own X-ray style artwork! They explored the bones of the hand and the skeletal system while learning how art and science connect. Such a fun way to see what’s under the surface of creativity! 🎨🦴✨

6 months ago, Caren Long

Children's hands reaching up to red posters of hand drawings, displayed against a light-filtering window.

A child's hand reaches toward a red sheet of paper displaying a drawn hand, illuminated by light through a perforated surface.

A huge thank-you to our friends at Grace UMC for their generous donation of snacks and Clorox wipes! Your kindness helps keep our students fueled and our classrooms fresh and clean. We truly appreciate your support for our school community! 💛🍎✨

6 months ago, Caren Long

Three people are next to a cart loaded with bags of food, preparing to share the supplies.

Our young readers are brushing up on their phonics skills! 🧛‍♂️🪥 Students used monster teeth to blend sounds and make new words — turning a spooky, silly activity into serious learning fun! 👻💬
Hands-on literacy makes learning stick! 💛 #PhonicsFun #LearnersToLeaders #EPSProud

6 months ago, Caren Long

A child practices reading skills using a laminated sheet decorated with fall leaves that shows a monster’s mouth and teeth. The student writes letters on the monster’s teeth and uses a blue toothbrush to “brush” across them while blending sounds to form words.

Our young scientists took their learning outdoors to explore the states of matter! 🌡️💨💧
Students observed how gases can fill a balloon when a chemical reaction takes place—seeing science in action right before their eyes! 🧪✨
Hands-on experiments like this make learning pop! 🎈 #ScienceIsFun #LearnersToLeaders #EPSProud

6 months ago, Caren Long

Students stand outside near a concrete picnic table observing an orange balloon attached to a bottle in the sunlight. They appear engaged as they watch a science experiment take place, with school buildings and dolphin-themed window art in the background.

Kindergarten students worked together to create a classroom mission statement that reminds them to be proactive and kind every day! 💙🧩

They decided:
✨ “We are proactive by making smart choices and reactive by solving problems with kindness.” ✨

Each student added a personalized puzzle piece to show that when we all work together, we make a complete and caring classroom community! 💕 #LearnersToLeaders #KindnessCounts #EPSProud

6 months ago, Caren Long

A colorful classroom mission statement is displayed on lined paper surrounded by puzzle pieces decorated and colored by students. The center reads, “Mission Statement: We are proactive by making smart choices and reactive by solving problems with kindness.” Below the writing are three cartoon faces labeled “Relaxed,” “Happy,” and “Loved.” The border puzzle pieces include students’ names and drawings in bright colors, showing creativity and teamwork.

🎉 Only 17 Tickets Left! 🎟️
Our fundraiser is almost SOLD OUT — thank you all for the amazing support! Funds raised will directly support the EPS Beta Club and their upcoming projects and events.

If you’ve been waiting to grab your ticket, now’s the time. Don’t miss out on a great night for a great cause!

➡️ Get yours before they're gone!

#EPSBetaClub #Fundraiser #LastChance #SupportStudents #AlmostSoldOut

6 months ago, Caren Long

Image shows a fundraising thermometer for the “EPS Beta Boston Butt Fundraiser.” The thermometer graphic is nearly full, colored in blue. On the right, text highlights the goal of $3,500, with $2,905 already raised, and 83 donors contributing. The background is a light tan color with bold black and blue text.

Celebrating National Principals Month

October is National Principals Month, and we proudly recognize the incredible leadership of our principals. Each day, they balance instruction, operations, community, and culture—all with students at the center.

Their work often happens behind the scenes, but the impact lasts a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for their courage, compassion, and commitment to shaping the future of our schools.

Join us in celebrating and thanking our principals for leading with vision and heart—not just this month, but every day.

6 months ago, Bladen County Schools

🌟 Staff Spotlight! 🌟

This week we’re celebrating TWO amazing EPS superstars! 🎉

💪 Coach Daly – The kids adore him! Always smiling, encouraging, and full of energy. He makes PE the best part of the day!

📚 Mrs. Benson – A 4th grade rockstar! She’s caring, patient, and always puts her students first.

👏 Help us give a big cheer for Coach Daly & Mrs. Benson! Drop a ❤️ in the comments to show them some love!

6 months ago, Caren Long

A fall-themed staff spotlight graphic with colorful leaves and acorns decorating the border. The headline reads “Staff Spotlight” followed by “Brenda Benson, 4th Grade Teacher” in orange cursive font. A tilted Polaroid-style photo shows Ms. Benson smiling outside near a playground, wearing glasses and a light blue blouse with a “Happy First Day” badge. The text praises her teamwork, patience, dedication, strong student relationships, and willingness to help. It emphasizes that she is a devoted teacher who always has a smile and is greatly valued at EPS.

A fall-themed staff spotlight graphic with autumn leaves and acorns framing the page. The headline reads “Staff Spotlight” followed by “Coach Daly, PE Teacher” in orange cursive font. Two photos are featured: one of Coach Daly in a hallway wearing a black shirt that says “100 Days Bruh,” and another edited photo of him dressed as Batman. The text highlights his rapport with students, positivity, and role model qualities, mentioning that he is adored, outgoing, always smiling, and supportive of the school community.

✨ Today we proudly welcomed 35 new students into our Elementary Beta Club! ✨
These students have shown leadership, character, and a commitment to service, and we are so excited to see the positive impact they will make in our school and community. 💙💛
Congratulations to all of our newest Beta members – the future is bright with you leading the way! 🌟 #BetaClub #LearnersToLeaders

6 months ago, Caren Long

A group of children stand in a line, facing a stage in a school auditorium, participating in an event while adults watch from chairs.

A young speaker stands at a podium during the Elizabethtown Primary School Beta Club ceremony, surrounded by banners and awards.

A student stands at a podium during an Elementary Beta Club ceremony, with banners and a decorative plant in the background.

🌟 Our kindergarteners had a blast learning about being proactive vs. reactive with a fun science twist! Using baking soda, water, and vinegar, students saw how staying calm and in control (proactive) looks very different from bubbling over (reactive). Hands-on activities like this help our little learners connect feelings and choices in a way they’ll always remember! 💡✨

#LearnersToLeaders #HandsOnLearning #ProactiveKids

6 months ago, Caren Long

A teacher guides students in a classroom activity, with colorful educational posters and a digital display in the background.

A teacher engages with a young student in a colorful classroom, highlighting a lesson on the screen about igniting curiosity.

A teacher demonstrates an activity holding a plastic bag and a box in front of a colorful classroom background and learning materials.

Our Boston Butt Fundraiser is almost SOLD OUT — we’ve got less than 30 tickets remaining! Don’t miss your chance to grab one and support our school. 🐖💛 Pick up Friday, October 3, 2025 at EPS - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

👉 Message us today before they’re gone!

#BostonButtFundraiser #AlmostSoldOut #SupportOurSchool

6 months ago, Caren Long

A light blue fundraising thermometer graphic for the EPS Boston Butt Fundraiser. The thermometer is partially filled with dark blue, showing progress toward the goal. On the right side, text reads: "$3,500 Goal," "$2,345 Raised," and "67 Donors." On the left side, large bold text says "EPS Boston Butt Fundraiser." The image highlights that the fundraiser is making progress but hasn’t yet reached the goal.

💡 Hands-on math fun! Our students are practicing multiplication by building arrays with Play-Doh. By rolling, grouping, and arranging their pieces, they are able to see and touch the concept of multiplication. What an engaging way to make learning stick! 🍎✏️

#HandsOnLearning #MathIsFun #PlayDohArrays

7 months ago, Caren Long

Two students at a round table work with Play-Doh and whiteboards to build multiplication arrays.

A student writes multiplication problems on a whiteboard while shaping purple Play-Doh pieces to represent an array.

A student with braided hair uses a whiteboard and Play-Doh to create arrays for multiplication problems.

A student with a large black bow arranges purple Play-Doh pieces into circles drawn on a whiteboard.

A student in a blue Stitch jacket holds a whiteboard showing circles filled with Play-Doh pieces to represent a multiplication problem.

A student in a purple shirt shows a completed array with rows of blue Play-Doh pieces on a whiteboard labeled 4 x 7 = 28.

Close-up of a whiteboard with blue Play-Doh pieces arranged in rows under the equation 4 x 7 = 28.

Close-up of a whiteboard showing purple Play-Doh pieces in groups inside circles, labeled with the multiplication equation 6 x 4 = 24.

Elizabethtown Primary School is excited to host our Fall Festival on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 5:00–7:00 PM!

✨ Join us for an evening filled with games, food, and fun for the whole family.
🎟️ Student wristbands are just $10 and include unlimited carnival games and the hay ride!
🌭🍿 Concessions, cake walk, penny social, and more will be available for purchase.

It’s going to be a night of laughter, community, and fall fun—don’t miss it! 🍁

#EPSFallFestival #FamilyFun #SchoolFundraiser

7 months ago, Caren Long

Flyer for Elizabethtown Primary School Fall Festival on October 16, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The background is yellow and orange with fall-themed graphics including corn, hay bales, and a smiling scarecrow in a plaid shirt. Large text reads “Fall Festival – Games, Food, Fun.” Student wristbands are $10 and include unlimited carnival games and a hay ride. Concessions range from $0.50 to $3.00 with items like hot dogs, nachos, drinks, snow cones, candy, and popcorn. Cake walk tickets are $2 each, and penny social tickets are $5 for 26 chances.

Cartel del Festival de Otoño de la Escuela Primaria de Elizabethtown el 16 de octubre de 2025, de 5:00 a 7:00 PM. El fondo es amarillo y naranja con gráficos de otoño que incluyen maíz, pacas de heno y un espantapájaros sonriente con camisa a cuadros. El texto principal dice “Festival de Otoño – Juegos, Comida, Diversión.” Las pulseras para estudiantes cuestan $10 e incluyen juegos de carnaval ilimitados y un paseo en carreta de heno. Las concesiones cuestan entre $0.50 y $3.00, con artículos como perritos calientes, nachos con queso, bebidas, raspados, dulces y palomitas. Los boletos para la caminata del pastel cuestan $2 cada uno y los boletos para la rifa cuestan $5 por 26 oportunidades.

👮‍♂️🐾 Bladen County Schools welcomed a very special visitor today!

Bladen County's very own SafetyPup is making the rounds and stopped by to visit our district office, Elizabethtown Middle, Elizabethtown Primary, and Dublin Primary this week. SafetyPup is part of the National Child Safety and Drug Prevention Program, which helps students learn important lessons about topics like stranger danger, traffic safety, and drug prevention—all in a fun and memorable way.

We are grateful to Sheriff James A. McVicker and his team for their continued partnership and dedication to keeping our students safe while teaching them how to make responsible choices.

We can't wait to see where SafetyPup pops up next!

7 months ago, Bladen County Schools

The Safety Pup mascot waves while standing in a brightly lit school hallway.

A group of elementary students and staff smile outside a school building, standing with the Safety Pup mascot.

A small group of adults, including a deputy sheriff, poses with the Safety Pup mascot inside a school lobby.

A large group of adults from Bladen County Schools stands together indoors, smiling with the Safety Pup mascot in the center wearing a red-and-white striped shirt, blue pants, and a cape.

Four male students stand smiling beside the Safety Pup mascot in a school hallway decorated with student work.

The Safety Pup mascot interacts with students in a classroom. Many students at desks raise their hands while working on laptops

‼️UPDATE ‼️
The event has been postponed due to weather. We will communicate more as we receive more information.
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📢 Sandhills Region, NC Superintendent Mo Green is coming to YOU!

Join us Monday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at Lumberton High School to learn about Achieving Educational Excellence, NC’s five-year plan for public schools to be the best in the nation by 2030!

✅ Free and open to all

🎟 RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/achieving-educational-excellence-sandhills-launch-event-tickets-1640841754859?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don’t miss this chance to share your voice and hear directly from Superintendent Green!

7 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Graphic with the heading “Achieving Educational Excellence Regional Tour.” A banner reads “Best in the Nation — Our 2030 Vision for North Carolina Public Schools.” Below, it lists “Sandhills Region, Monday, September 29, Lumberton, NC” with a map of North Carolina highlighting the Sandhills region. Images of students and graduates appear along the left side. Across the entire graphic, the word “POSTPONED” is stamped diagonally in large red letters.

🌟 We are excited to invite you to our Elementary Beta Club Induction Ceremony! Join us as we celebrate our newest members on Tuesday, September 30th at 1:30 PM in the Elizabethtown Primary School Cafeteria. 💛🖤 #BetaClub #LearnersToLeaders

7 months ago, Caren Long

Invitation flyer for the Beta Club Induction Ceremony. The top section has an orange border with the words “YOU’RE INVITED!” in bold black letters above the Beta Club crest. The middle text reads “Beta Club Induction Ceremony” in green, followed by “September 30, 2025” in orange and “1:30 PM” in green. The bottom line in light blue says “Elizabethtown Primary School Cafeteria.” Decorative shapes in blue, green, and orange accent the corners.

➕➖✖️➗ Math is more fun when it’s hands-on! Our students had a great day exploring numbers with games, manipulatives, and teamwork. Whether using counting sticks or colorful floor mats, they were all smiles while building big math skills! 💡🎲📚

#MathFun #HandsOnLearning #EPSLearnersToLeaders

7 months ago, Caren Long

A student and teacher work together using red counting sticks during a hands-on math activity, while another student looks on.

A child in a red shirt leans over a colorful floor mat with numbers and pictures, pointing to a section.

Smiling student sits beside the number mat during math playtime.

Two students sit at a table with a teacher, using large green counting sticks for a math task.

As part of our Spanish Heritage Month celebrations, our kindergarteners read about the legendary bandleader Tito Puente. After enjoying his story, the students had fun learning the lively rhythms of the mambo! It was a wonderful way to combine reading, music, and movement while honoring Hispanic culture.

7 months ago, Caren Long

Students stand on a colorful classroom rug, moving and dancing along with a cartoon video playing on a large screen at the front of the room.