This was a short week - but we still had time to recognize two more amazing PAWS for Applause winners!
We’re so proud of our students who continue to show kindness, effort, and positive behavior every day at Rodgers!
Nate P. - giving up his spot as the line leader so someone else could have a chance to be the line leader
Gina G. - picking up trash on the playground
We’re so proud of our students who continue to show kindness, effort, and positive behavior every day at Rodgers!
Nate P. - giving up his spot as the line leader so someone else could have a chance to be the line leader
Gina G. - picking up trash on the playground
5th graders celebrated World Kindness Day with a popcorn bar for all staff at RES! They had handmade cards for all and spread a little kindness as they walked the halls. One of our favorite 5th grade traditions ❤️
This week, Mrs. Smith’s Kindergarten students put on their detective hats for our Social Emotional Learning and Character Education lesson! Our young “Kindness Detectives” explored different classroom and playground scenarios to discover how to show kindness - from inviting a new student to play, offering a pencil, or encouraging a classmate who made a mistake. These tiny detectives proved that kindness isn’t just something we talk about , it’s something we do! #WisdomWednesday #SEL #CharacterEducation #KindnessMatters
Rodgers Elementary thanks our veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. We appreciate you today and every day!
Rodgers students are creating characters and floats for our Macy's Day Parade and we need your help! Thank you for anything your can provide!
This week's RES Newsletter...
Salvation Army Canned Food Drive begins this week!
First graders worked hard to engineer a way for their turkeys to escape Thanksgiving ... down a zip line! After reading Turkey’s Escape Plan and discussing turkey character traits, students were challenged to design a device that would help their turkey travel as fast as possible. With lots of teamwork, creativity, and laughter, these young engineers made their turkeys soar!
Everyday at Rodgers, we “PAWS for Applause” to recognize students who go above and beyond in showing positive behavior that reflects our CUBS Matrix and monthly character trait!
Here are our most recent 7 honorees and the wonderful reasons they were nominated:
Blade D. - He threw away someone's trash in the cafeteria without being asked.
Kaden D. - Kaden found a student's book fair money on the ground by their backpack. He turned it in instead of keeping it.
Daisy S. - Giving an amazing pep talk to another student trying to help them be responsible and consider others. Bell
Bella H. - Bella was walking to class and she stopped and picked up trash from the water fountain.
Noah B. - Noah turned in a pouch full of money that another student left on the bus.
Aria F. - Aria helped a friend feel better in STEAM class.
Frankie L. - Frankie always holds the door for our class and others without being asked.
Here are our most recent 7 honorees and the wonderful reasons they were nominated:
Blade D. - He threw away someone's trash in the cafeteria without being asked.
Kaden D. - Kaden found a student's book fair money on the ground by their backpack. He turned it in instead of keeping it.
Daisy S. - Giving an amazing pep talk to another student trying to help them be responsible and consider others. Bell
Bella H. - Bella was walking to class and she stopped and picked up trash from the water fountain.
Noah B. - Noah turned in a pouch full of money that another student left on the bus.
Aria F. - Aria helped a friend feel better in STEAM class.
Frankie L. - Frankie always holds the door for our class and others without being asked.
Kindergartners had a blast with Ms. Sauls after reading The Creepy Carrots! ! Using popsicle sticks and clothespins, they took on a STEAM challenge, designing and building fences to keep those tricky carrots from escaping, just like in the story! We loved seeing all their creative and clever ideas come to life!
Awards Day at Rodgers Elementary was full of smiles, pride, and celebration! We’re so proud of all our students for their hard work, growth, and accomplishments this quarter. Here are just a few highlights from our special day - what an incredible group of Cubs!
Don't forget to join us this Thursday evening at Deadwood Restaurant!
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In October, Mrs. Byrum, our School Counselor, visited all classrooms to deliver lessons in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month. Students learned how to be Upstanders—people who stand up for others and help keep Rodgers Elementary safe and kind. With help from two 5th-grade student assistants, Mrs. Byrum shared the book The Juice Box Bully by Bob Sornson and Maria Dismondy. Check out these photos from the classroom counseling lessons! #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth #BeAnUpstander
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, Rodgers Elementary students participated in Team Spirit Day as part of Red Ribbon Week. The theme, “Team Up Against Drugs,” encouraged students to show their support for living healthy, drug-free lives by wearing their favorite team apparel. Check out these photos from our Team Spirit Day!
On Friday, October 31, 2025, Rodgers Elementary wrapped up Red Ribbon Week with Career Day! The theme, “My Future is Bright, Drug-Free,” encouraged students to dress as their future career or dream job. It was inspiring to see so many bright futures on display! #RedRibbonWeek #MyFutureIsBright #FutureLeaders
On Friday, October 31, 2025, Rodgers Elementary wrapped up Red Ribbon Week with Career Day! The theme, “My Future is Bright, Drug-Free,” encouraged students to dress as their future career or dream job. It was inspiring to see so many bright futures on display! #RedRibbonWeek #MyFutureIsBright #FutureLeaders
Our 1st Nine-Weeks PBIS event was a Trunk or Treat celebration! Students who earned this special reward had a fantastic time visiting creative trunks from our amazing staff and central office team, collecting candy, playing on the playground, and enjoying popsicles! It was the perfect way to wrap up a fun and festive Halloween Friday at Rodgers Elementary!
Students at Rodgers dressed up as what they want to be when they grow up! From doctors and firefighters to teachers and athletes, our Cubs had so much fun dreaming big and showing off their awesome costumes on Friday! These are just a few of the many amazing future leaders who walked our halls!
Students who attended the Fall in Love with Martin event last week earned a ticket to our Fun Halloween Lunch! With dim lights, spooky music, dancing, and plenty of smiles, students had a blast celebrating together. What a fun way to reward their participation and Martin County Schools spirit!
Congratulations to our CUBS of the Month for October! These awesome students were chosen by their teachers for demonstrating Resect! Each student received a special yard sign to proudly display at home. We’re so proud of these 11 responsible Cubs and the example they set for others!
Kindergarten: Savannah W and Anna Grace W
First: Amelia B and Grayson R
Second: Gabby W and Kenzi W
Third: Andi J and Blake S
Fourth: Alyssa R and Evelyn H
Fifth: Hayden R
Kindergarten: Savannah W and Anna Grace W
First: Amelia B and Grayson R
Second: Gabby W and Kenzi W
Third: Andi J and Blake S
Fourth: Alyssa R and Evelyn H
Fifth: Hayden R
Today 5th grade had 2 field experiences in 1 big trip! First stop was Jeanette’s Pier where students used special containers to gather water specimens off the pier. They then looked at each one under the microscope to find all the living unicellular species that live in our ocean. Next they learned about all the ways animals communicate under water and students got to use a hydrophone that they placed in the ocean off the pier and could listen to the animals! The main thing they heard was the clicking of the snapping shrimp! After lunch students travelled to the aquarium in Manteo where they took part in a fish dissection. They were the best little scientists and have learned so much!
