Parents,
Please make sure your child has their headphones!
21 days ago, Donna Manning
Second grade ELA students in Mrs. Uzzell’s class at Rodgers have been exploring fables and folktales from diverse cultures! After reading "The Crow and the Pitcher," students discussed the story’s central message and how the crow used creativity to solve a problem. Building on that idea, Mrs. Stevens led them in a STEAM challenge, designing a simpler way for the crow to reach the water using only outdoor materials- a straw, and sticky tack sap. This hands-on activity encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking while connecting literacy with science and engineering!
22 days ago, Tara Woodard
Fifth grade ELA students at Rodgers Elementary were ‘blinded by inferences last week! After reading Sky Glitter, a story about a grandfather who becomes blind, students stepped into Grandpa’s shoes to explore how life might change. Using a ‘speed dating’ discussion format and a fun blindfold challenge with mystery bags, students used context clues, descriptive language, and empathy to strengthen their inferencing skills in a truly hands-on way!
22 days ago, Tara Woodard
During morning announcements at RES, we ‘PAWS for Applause’ to celebrate students whose names have been drawn from our PBIS Honey Jar! Students are nominated for demonstrating positive behaviors connected to our CUBS Matrix or monthly character trait.
Here are the most recent seven students we’ve celebrated—and the reasons they were nominated:
✨ Josephine C. – Worked hard, paid attention, and didn’t give up when working with me. Yay! (not pictured)
✨ Chloe L. – Assisted a 2nd grader with a personal issue.
✨ Sarah Scott U. – Helped friends open their lunches in the lunchroom.
✨ Savannah R. – So kind and helpful to her classmates.
✨ Hayes U. – Cleaned up trash on and off the tables in the lunchroom without even being asked!
✨ Harper G. – Used her own money to buy another student a lunch box and filled it with snacks.
✨ Bryson W. – Offered to walk with a friend who was scared to the swing and pushed him once they got there.
We are so proud of our students for showing kindness, responsibility, and leadership every day at RES!
25 days ago, Tara Woodard
Rodgers Elementary was truly spoiled by the generosity of our community partners at New Life MB Ministries! We are so thankful for all the wonderful gifts they provided for our students! Their kindness and support mean so much to our school family!
25 days ago, Tara Woodard
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Smith’s class at Rodgers are rocking it! They’re working hard, learning so much, and showing just how amazing our youngest learners can be!
26 days ago, Tara Woodard
Small groups are going strong in Mrs. Gurganus’ 2nd grade classroom! Students are engaged, focused, and working hard to build their skills. Shoutout to Mrs. Gurganus and Ms. Alvarez for keeping learning intentional and small groups successful - great teamwork helping students grow!
26 days ago, Tara Woodard
It’s Fire Prevention Week—‘Charge Into Fire Safety!’ This week, students are learning all about fire safety and ways to stay safe at home, including smart and safe ways to charge batteries. We’re proud of our students for taking fire safety seriously and learning how to protect themselves and their families! A highlight of the week has been the visit from the fire truck! Students loved exploring and learning from our local heroes!
26 days ago, Tara Woodard
October is National Principals Month and we’re so lucky to have one of the BEST leading us at Rodgers Elementary! Mrs. Manning inspires excellence each day by supporting our students, empowering our teachers, and helping our school community grow. We’ll be celebrating her all month long, but here are just a few pictures showing how much she’s appreciated! More photos and moments of celebration to come later this month!
27 days ago, Tara Woodard
We celebrated our wonderful Instructional Coach, Mrs. Christy Stevens, today, a day late since she wasn’t here yesterday! Mrs. Stevens is incredible with both staff and students, always full of knowledge and positivity. She works tirelessly to support teachers and help our students succeed every single day. We appreciate everything she does to make Rodgers Elementary the best it can be!
27 days ago, Tara Woodard
Don't forget...Fall Pictures tomorrow!
27 days ago, Donna Manning
“Congratulations to Cloe Lockamy! She was recognized at the Board of Education meeting tonight for consistently demonstrating the monthly character trait of Responsibility. We are so proud of her and the positive example she sets for others at RES!
28 days ago, Tara Woodard
First graders were proud to show off their jack-o’-lanterns made with geoboards! Students created different shapes to design their own pumpkins—showing creativity, focus, and a whole lot of Halloween spirit!
about 1 month ago, Tara Woodard
Congratulations to our CUBS of the Month! 🐾💙 These awesome students were chosen by their teachers for demonstrating Responsibility! 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: Callie W and Savannah R
First: Naomi E and Kennedy R
Second: Garrett B (pictured at home) and Emma J
Third: Madison M and Lucy W
Fourth: Eva-Mae W and Raina R
Fifth: Chloe L
about 1 month ago, Tara Woodard
This week 5th grade learned the differences between solutions and mixtures! They studied how salt and water make a solution along with testing how the temperature of the water affects how it dissolves! They also studied the mixture of Chex mix and its different properties… they even got a little snack at the end! YUM!
about 1 month ago, Tara Woodard
Students and staff wore pink today in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness! 💗 This isn’t nearly everyone who participated, but it’s clear that RES was pinked out! We’ll continue showing our support every Friday this month by wearing pink together!
about 1 month ago, Tara Woodard
✨🦸♂️ Our School is SUPER! 🦸♀️✨
This month our students participated in the North Carolina School Boards Association art contest. The theme was “What Makes Our Public School Super?” Students created posters showing teachers, staff, classmates, and all the things they love about our school as superheroes.
These kids did an incredible job ! Their creativity, bold colors, and thoughtful ideas truly show the “superpowers” that make our school community so special! 💙
We are excited to announce our two winners whose artwork will represent our school in the statewide contest:
🏆 K–2 Winner: Tripp Peaks
🏆 3–5 Winner: Raina Rodgers
Congratulations to our winners and a huge shoutout to all of our students who worked so hard on their posters. Take a look at some of the amazing artwork created by our talented young artists! 🎨✨
about 1 month ago, Tara Woodard
Rodgers Elementary would like to give a big THANK YOU to our amazing custodians! 💙 They work hard every single day to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. It’s a tough job, but they tackle it every day! We are so grateful for all you do for RES!
about 1 month ago, Tara Woodard
Here are some snapshots from Wisdom Wednesday, our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Character Education program! Mrs. Harrison’s 1st-grade class focused on goal setting by brainstorming ways they can help improve our school by being responsible students. We are so proud of their thoughtful ideas and commitment to making RES the best it can be!
about 1 month ago, Tara Woodard
After finishing their unit on electricity and circuits, Mrs. Jenkins’ 4th grade science students put their knowledge to the test with Snap Circuits! ⚡💡 If their lightbulb or fan didn’t work, they knew it was an open circuit but when it lit up or spun, they had a closed circuit! What an exciting way to see their learning come to life!”
about 1 month ago, Tara Woodard
