CFIE Family Newsletter
Friday, March 15, 2024
CFIE Mission:
#CFIEReady4theWorld
MARCH 25 - MARCH 29, 2024: OCS SPRING BREAK
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024: TEACHER WORKDAY.
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024: STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL.
WE NEED YOUR INPUT AND FEEDBACK. PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY BELOW. THANK YOU.
Title 1 Spring Parent Survey!
2nd GRADE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, WEDNESDAY, 3/20/2024 AT 11:00!
February Eagle Traits
DID YOU KNOW???
Did you know that parents have access to CFIE Strategic Plan? Please click on this link below to learn more about our vision, values, mission and goals for our students' overall academic success!
Indistar Login: GuestS16955
Password: GuestS16955
In Honor of Women's History Month, March 2024!
Mrs. McDonald: Onslow County's First Woman Fire Fighter!
In celebration and recognition of International Women's Month, Essence and Violet, members of our Student Council, interviewed Mrs. McDonald who is a regular and beloved substitute teacher of CFIE. She is also the first women's fire fighter for the City of Jacksonville! Please enjoy the interview: https://shorturl.at/af389
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE CFIE TITLE 1 PARENT WORKSHOP IN APRIL!
APRIL 8 TO APRIL 12: Teddy Bear Brigade
ALL GENTLY USED AND NEW STUFFED ANIMALS ARE ACCEPTED. ❤️
PTO NEEDS YOUR HELP!
The PTO is actively seeking:
1) Parents/guardians who would like to assist in the planning and implementation of teacher and staff appreciation week which is May 6th through May 10th, 2024.
2) Parents/guardians who would like to serve in a leadership role or as a member for the next school year: 2024-2025.
Please contact the PTO by using this address: carolinaforestpto@gmail.com
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS INVITED TO PRESENT AT OUR FUTURE FORWARD FAIR!
We are currently seeking CFIE parents who are small business owners to participate in Future Forward Fair, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The purpose of this event is to share with our students the possibilities of their futures and to build home, school, and community relationships. Our school is approximately 51% military family connected and we are also a Model Global Ready school. We embrace opportunities for our students to expand their knowledge base.
To find out more as well as to volunteer, please complete the form below:
We look forward to hearing from you! If you have ay questions, please contact Melanie McGuire at melanie.mcguire@onslow.k12.nc.us.
HOP INTO HEALTH
Join us on March 17th for a free screening event at Onslow Memorial Hospital. Screenings will take place at Outpatient Rehab.
This event will offer free health screenings, community partners sharing resources, and health education for attendees. Additionally, we have an Easter egg hunt for the little ones to enjoy. 🐣
We encourage everyone to come and participate in our event. 🐰🌷🌱
Don't forget to bring your family and friends along too! 🌷🥚🏥
Respectfully,
Shannon Cetinkaya, MSW
School Social Worker
Jacksonville Commons Elementary (910) 347-1056
Carolina Forest International Elementary (910) 346-1778
Mrs. Acosta's Kindergarten Class
enjoy a visit from Lesan Family Dentistry on Friday, 3/8/2024.
Ms. Shannon Cetinkaya
A visit from Pumpkin Center Volunteer Fire Department
Honoring Community Helpers and their Work!
On Thursday, March 7th, 2nd grade students learned what a community is, who our community helpers are and what their work is about.
Mrs. Otte, our PE teacher, was honored!
Nurse Diane was honored as well!
Mrs. Koonce was honored!
Officer Hebb was honored!
Mrs. Otte, our P.E. teacher, was honored!
Order "Purple Up" T-shirts to celebrate the Month of the Military Child in April.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time when we celebrate the 1.6 million military children who face challenges due to their loved one’s service.
This year you can order a t-shirt to wear on Purple Up Day (April 19, 2024) to show your support.
T-shirts can be purchased at Home | Purple Up! Onslow (lifesspecialtees.com)
Please be sure to put your child’s first and last name and teacher’s name in the order details and select the school your child attends in the delivery section.
You will also need to keep a copy of your receipt. The t-shirt shop closes on February 25th and will NOT reopen for late orders. T-shirts will be delivered to your child’s school the week of April 1st.
Please contact Danielle Merrell at danielle.merrell@onslow.k12.nc.us if you have any questions regarding the t-shirt orders.
Service Learning: Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House
To learn more about the RMH of Eastern North Carolina, please click on this link:
https://rmhcenc.org/about-us/our-houses/
To learn more about how pop tabs help the Ronald McDonald House, click on this link:
Mrs. Ketchum's father made a soda tab collection collector.
Please keep sending them in. Thank you.
Counselor Corner
Ms. Lucibell Cruz, Guidance Counselor at: Lucibell.Cruz@onslow.k12.nc.us
Please review the SWAY for the February Focus: Exploring careers and Friendships:
TITLE 1 SPOTLIGHT:
Interested in providing additional reading and math support to your children at home? Please check out the phenomenal, easy to use, Title 1 resources that are available for check out.
Some resource examples are pictured below and here is the link to the resource bag request form:
https://forms.office.com/r/Mdw0ackWhN
Please see the Title 1 section of our school website to access materials shared at the parent workshop as well as other Title 1 information. The link to the Title 1 website is: https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/domain/7263
SPANISH - Making Words Bag (Mainly K-2)
SPANISH - Syllables Bag (Mainly K-2)
Addition/Subtraction Bag (Mainly grades K-1 & 2-3)
Reading Comprehension (Mainly grades 3-5)
Multiplication/Division Bag
Phonics Bags:
Fractions Bag (Mainly grades 3-5)
Telling Time (Can be used for all grades.)
February Upcoming Events
Mark Your Calendar:
3/20 (7:10) SPT Mtg (Media Ctr)
3/25-3/29 Spring Break
Calendar of Events: SY 23-24
Calendar of Events
3/20 (7:10) SPT Mtg (Media Ctr)
3/25-3/29 Spring Break
April-Month of the Military Child
4/1 Work Day
4/4 End of Grading Period
4/4 Late Night Conferences Opportunity until 7pm
4/9 (4:30) PTO Mtg (/Title I Family Night (Cafe)
4/10 Early Release Day
4/10 (9:15) National Elementary Honor Society Induction (MPR)
4/11 Report Cards go home
4/15-4/19 Purple Up Week
4/15 3-5 Awards (MPR)
4/17 (7:10) SPT Mtg (Media Ctr)
4/23 Spring Pictures
4/29 Work Day
5/2 3-5 Field Day
5/3 K-2 Field Day
5/6-5/10 Staff Appreciation Week
5/8 Interim Reports
5/14 (4:30) PTO Mtg (Cafe)
5/15 (7:10) SPT Mtg (Media Ctr)
5/16 (5:00-7:00) Future Forward Fair
5/24 Goal Celebrations
5/27 Memorial Day Holiday
5/29 EOGs Begin
6/10 2nd-5th Awards (MPR)
6/11 Last Day for Students/Report Cards sent home with students who do not owe fees
6/13 Work Day
6/14 Work Day
About Us - Carolina Forest International Elementary
Email: tracy.hill@onslow.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/carolinaforestes
Location: 141 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC, USA
Phone: (910)346-1778
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2144953522448102/about
Twitter: @EaglesCfie