Coker-Wimberly Elementary School

Buenas tardes, Familias Dolphin. Soy la Directora Harley con sus Actualizaciones Semanales. ¡Estamos emocionados por otra fantástica semana de enseñanza y aprendizaje en la Escuela Primaria Coker-Wimberly! Hay varios eventos emocionantes en nuestra escuela y comunidad esta semana, así que tomen nota: Lunes, 20 de enero: No habrá clases para el personal ni para los estudiantes en honor al Día de Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Nuestros estudiantes y escuela han sido invitados a participar en la Marcha Conmemorativa del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. y el evento "Almuerzo con el Rey." La Marcha comienza en la Iglesia Bautista Misionera St. James en McNair Road y termina en Edgecombe Community College, donde se llevará a cabo una breve ceremonia en el Auditorio Keihin. Después de la ceremonia, se servirá un almuerzo de pizza. El evento concluirá aproximadamente a las 12:30 PM. Esta es una maravillosa oportunidad para unirnos como comunidad y honrar el legado del Dr. King. Martes, 21 de enero: La reunión del PTO se llevará a cabo a las 5:30 PM. Por favor, únanse para conectarse con nuestro increíble PTO y apoyar a nuestra comunidad escolar. Viernes, 24 de enero: A las 7:30 AM, organizaremos el evento Literatura con un Ser Querido, destacando a las figuras maternas. ¡Esperamos verlos allí para celebrar la lectura y las conexiones familiares! Winning on Wednesdays: Esta semana, nuestros estudiantes continuarán recibiendo intervenciones y oportunidades de enriquecimiento. Estamos comprometidos con ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a crecer académicamente y en carácter. Venta de Anuarios: ¡El Anuario de Coker-Wimberly ya está disponible para su compra hasta el 24 de febrero! El costo del anuario es de $24 con el formulario de pedido (solo efectivo o giros postales). $22 si se compra en línea. Preserven los recuerdos de este año escolar—¡pidan el suyo hoy! La Asistencia Importa: La asistencia diaria es una parte clave de nuestro éxito. Ayúdennos a alcanzar nuestra meta de 100% de asistencia, con cero tardanzas y cero salidas tempranas. ¡Trabajemos juntos para lograrlo! Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros estudiantes y nuestra comunidad escolar. Disfruten de su domingo por la tarde, manténganse abrigados, ¡y esperamos con entusiasmo otra increíble semana de enseñanza y aprendizaje!

Good afternoon Dolphin Families. This is Principal Harley with your Weekly Updates. We are excited for another fantastic week of teaching and learning at Coker-Wimberly Elementary! There are several exciting happenings in our school and community this week, so please take note: Monday, January 20th: There will be no school for staff or students in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our students and school have been invited to participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March and "Lunch with the King" event. The March begins at St. James Missionary Baptist Church on McNair Road and ends at Edgecombe Community College, where a brief ceremony will take place in Keihin Auditorium. Following the ceremony, a pizza lunch will be served. The event should conclude around 12:30 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to unite as a community and honor Dr. King’s legacy. Tuesday, January 21st: The PTO meeting will be held at 5:30 PM. Please join us to connect with our amazing PTO and support our school community. Friday, January 24th: At 7:30 AM, we will host Literacy with a Loved One, featuring mother figures. We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate reading and family connections. Winning on Wednesdays: This week, our students will continue receiving interventions and enrichment opportunities. We are committed to helping our scholars grow academically and in character. Yearbooks on Sale: The Coker-Wimberly Yearbook is now available for purchase through February 24th! The Yearbook cost i $24 with the order form (cash or money orders only) and $22 when purchased online. Preserve the memories of this school year—order yours today! Attendance Matters: Daily attendance is a key part of our success. Please help us reach our goal of 100% attendance with zero tardies and zero early sign-outs. Let’s work together to make this happen! We are so proud of our scholars and our school community. Enjoy your Sunday afternoon, stay warm, and we look forward to another incredible week of teaching and learning!

Good afternoon Dolphin Families! This is Principal Harley with an exciting announcement! Capture the memories of the 2024-2025 school year by ordering your Dolphin Yearbook today! Don’t miss out on this wonderful keepsake to celebrate the moments that make this year unforgettable. Here’s what you need to know: Price: $24.00 when purchased using the order form (cash and money orders only, no checks). Online Orders: $22.00 plus tax. Add-Ons: Personalization and protective covers are available for an additional $5.00 each. Secure your yearbook now and ensure your family can relive these treasured memories for years to come. Thank you for your continued support of our school and have a wonderful weekend!

We would like to inform you that there is a substitute driver on bus 394 this afternoon, and as a result, the bus is running approximately 10-15 minutes behind schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safe and timely transport of your children. Thank you. Ms. Cherry

Buenas tardes, Familias de los Delfines! ¡Estamos comenzando el segundo semestre con mucha energía! Esta semana continuaremos con las evaluaciones de mitad de año. Por favor, animen a sus estudiantes a concentrarse y dar lo mejor de sí mientras trabajamos hacia el crecimiento académico y el éxito. Tenemos varios eventos emocionantes en camino: Reunión del Equipo de Mejoramiento Escolar: martes, 14 de enero, a las 3:30 PM Celebración PBIS del 2.º trimestre: jueves, 16 de enero Evento Principal de CandyMan: viernes, 17 de enero Reunión del PTO: martes, 21 de enero, a las 5:30 PM Literatura con un Ser Querido (dedicado a figuras maternas): viernes, 24 de enero, a las 7:30 AM Esta semana, estamos emocionados de lanzar nuestra iniciativa Winning on Wednesdays durante el horario escolar. Este programa se centra en desarrollar habilidades específicas para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a avanzar hacia la competencia académica. ¡Estamos ansiosos por ver el progreso que lograrán! Un recordatorio especial: enero es el Mes de Apreciación de la Junta de Educación. Únanse a nosotros para agradecer a la Junta de Educación de ECPS por su dedicación y apoyo a nuestras escuelas. ¡La asistencia es esencial para el éxito académico! El día escolar comienza a las 8:00 AM y termina a las 3:15 PM. Nuestra meta semanal es lograr asistencia perfecta sin tardanzas ni salidas tempranas. ¡Trabajemos juntos para lograrlo! Gracias por su continuo apoyo. ¡Hagamos que sea una gran semana!

Good afternoon, Dolphin Families! We are starting the second semester off strong! This week, we will continue with mid-year assessments. Please encourage your scholars to focus and do their best as we work toward academic growth and success. We have several exciting events coming up: School Improvement Team Meeting: Tuesday, January 14th, at 3:30 PM 2nd Quarter PBIS Celebration: Thursday, January 16th CandyMan Main Event: Friday, January 17th PTO Meeting: Tuesday, January 21st, at 5:30 PM Literacy with a Loved One (featuring mother figures): Friday, January 24th, at 7:30 AM This week, we are excited to kick off Winning on Wednesdays during the school day. This initiative focuses on targeting specific skills to help our scholars grow toward proficiency. We can’t wait to see the progress they will make! A special reminder: January is Board of Education Appreciation Month. Please join us in thanking the ECPS Board of Education for their dedication and support of our schools. Attendance is essential for academic success! The instructional day begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 3:15 PM. Our weekly goal is perfect attendance with zero tardies and zero early sign-outs. Let’s work together to make this happen! Thank you for your continued partnership. Let’s make it a great week!

Good evening, Dolphin Families, This is Principal Harley with an important update regarding tomorrow's awards ceremonies. I want to apologize for the confusion caused by the earlier communication about the times. The correct times are as follows: Kindergarten and First Grade: 8:30–9:00 AM Second and Third Grade: 9:15–9:45 AM Fourth and Fifth Grade: 10:00–10:30 AM We are excited to celebrate our scholars' hard work and achievements. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Have a great evening!

Good Evening Dolphin Families, This is Principal Harley with a few important updates. All Edgecombe County Public Schools will release students two hours early tomorrow, Friday, January 10, 2025, due to the possibility of inclement weather. Students will be dismissed at 1:15 PM. As a reminder, we will celebrate our scholars' achievements tomorrow during the following times: Kindergarten and First Grade: 8:30–9:00 AM Second and Third Grades: 9:00–9:30 AM Fourth and Fifth Grade: 10:00–10:30 AM Your child’s teacher should have contacted you if your scholar will be receiving an award tomorrow. Our goal is to inspire all of our students to strive for academic achievement, good character, and success. Recognition is earned through hard work, growth, and perseverance, and we encourage our students to see this as an opportunity to set goals and achieve them in the future. We look forward to celebrating those who have met their milestones and supporting all our scholars as they work toward their next accomplishments. Additionally, our CandyMan Main Event has been rescheduled for Friday, January 17th. Thank you for your ongoing partnership. Let’s continue to encourage our Dolphins to finish strong and shine bright! Stay safe and warm, and we’ll see everyone tomorrow!

Good evening Dolphin Families, Due to the forecast of below-freezing temperatures and the potential for slick spots on roads, all ECPS schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and staff tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Students may begin arriving at 9:30 AM and the instructional day will begin at 10:00 AM. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Stay safe and warm! Buenas noches, familias de los Delfines, Debido al pronóstico de temperaturas bajo cero y la posibilidad de áreas resbaladizas en las carreteras, todas las escuelas de ECPS operarán con un retraso de dos horas para estudiantes y personal mañana, martes 7 de enero de 2025. Los estudiantes pueden comenzar a llegar a las 9:30 AM y el día de instrucción comenzará a las 10:00 AM. Gracias por su comprensión mientras damos prioridad a la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. ¡Manténganse seguros y abrigados!

Good Morning, Dolphin Families, We wanted to inform you that Bus 352 will be running late this morning due to mechanical issues. The bus has just departed from the school and is on its way to begin its route. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we ensure the safety of all students during their commute. Thank you.

January 2025 Happenings/Acontecimientos de Enero 2025

¡Hola, familias de los Delfines! Les habla la directora Harley, y espero que hayan tenido unas fantásticas vacaciones de invierno. Estamos emocionados de darles la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes mañana para comenzar la segunda mitad del año escolar con enfoque, energía y determinación para terminar con éxito. Este semestre, continuaremos esforzándonos por la excelencia en lo académico y en el carácter. Nuestro valor del mes de enero es Autocontrol, donde enfatizaremos la importancia de manejar nuestras emociones y pensar antes de actuar. Aquí hay algunas fechas importantes para recordar en enero: Los boletines de calificaciones se enviarán a casa el lunes 6 de enero. Las evaluaciones de mitad de año de iReady se llevarán a cabo del 6 al 24 de enero. Las evaluaciones de mitad de año de mCLASS se realizarán del 8 al 29 de enero. Los Premios del Segundo Trimestre se celebrarán el 10 de enero. Por favor, tengan en cuenta que no todos los estudiantes recibirán premios este trimestre, ya que queremos inculcarles el verdadero significado de ser reconocidos por logros académicos y un carácter fuerte. Animamos a todos los estudiantes a trabajar duro y esforzarse para ganar un premio en el futuro. Los maestros notificarán a las familias de los estudiantes que recibirán premios. Los premios comenzarán en los siguientes horarios: Kindergarten y 1er grado: 8:30-9:00 AM 2do y 3er grado: 9:15-9:45 AM 4to y 5to grado: 10:00-10:30 AM El Evento Principal de Candyman para los estudiantes que calificaron será el 10 de enero a la 1:30 PM. Nuestro Desayuno de Lectura con Seres Queridos para figuras maternas será el 24 de enero a las 7:30 AM. Por último, ¡la asistencia es importante! Los estudiantes deben llegar a la escuela antes de las 8:00 AM todos los días y permanecer hasta la hora de salida a las 3:15 PM para aprovechar al máximo sus experiencias de aprendizaje. Estamos emocionados de recibir nuevamente a nuestros Delfines y esperamos superar el crecimiento académico y en carácter. ¡Hagamos de este semestre uno excepcional! ¡Que tengan una excelente semana!

Hello, Dolphin Families! This is Principal Harley, and I hope you had a fantastic winter break. We are thrilled to welcome our scholars back tomorrow to kick off the second half of the school year with focus, energy, and determination to finish strong! This semester, we will continue to strive for excellence in academics and character. Our character trait for January is Self-Control, where we’ll emphasize managing our emotions and thinking before acting. Here are some important dates to keep in mind for January: Report Cards go home on Monday, January 6th. The iReady Middle of Year Assessments will take place January 6th-24th. The mCLASS Middle of Year Assessments run from January 8th-29th. The second Quarter Awards will be celebrated on January 10th. Please note that not all scholars will receive awards this quarter, as we want to instill in them the true meaning of being recognized for academic achievement and strong character. We encourage all students to work hard and strive to earn an award in the future. Teachers will notify families of award recipients. Awards will begin at the following times... Kindergarten & 1st grades: 8:30-9:00 AM 2nd & 3rd grades: 9:15-9:45 AM 4th & 5th grades: 10:00-10:30 AM The Candyman Main Event for qualifying scholars is on January 10th at 1:30 PM. Our Literacy with Loved Ones Breakfast for Mother Figures is on January 24th at 7:30 AM Lastly, attendance matters! Scholars should arrive by 8:00 AM daily and stay until dismissal at 3:15 PM to make the most of their learning experiences. We’re excited to welcome our Dolphins back and look forward to exceeding academic and character growth. Let’s make this semester an exceptional one! Have a great week!

Good morning Dolphin Families, Due to lower than anticipated temperatures overnight and the possibility of black ice on bridges and overpasses in certain areas of our county, all schools will have a 2 hour delay today, Monday, January 6th. This delay is for students and staff. We apologize for the late notice but feel this is necessary for the safety of our students and staff. Students may begin arriving at 9:30 AM and the instructional day will begin at 10:00 AM. Please stay warm and safe.

Hello Dolphin Families, This is Mrs. Harley with a few Sunday updates for the week ahead: PTO Meeting and Winter Musical Performance Join us on Tuesday, December 17th for our PTO meeting at 5:30 PM in the Coker-Wimberly Media Center. Following the meeting, we’ll enjoy our Winter Musical Performance starting at 6:00 PM. Scholars are asked to wear black and white. We look forward to seeing you there! Wrapping Up Because of Winn-Dixie This week, we will conclude our school-wide read of Because of Winn-Dixie. Please continue to ask your child about the book and the lessons we’ve learned together as a school community. Early Release and Winter Break Friday, December 20th, is an early release day, and students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM. This marks the beginning of our Winter Break, which runs from December 23, 2024, to January 1, 2025. Spirit Week Schedule Let’s celebrate the season with Spirit Week! Monday, December 16th: Rocking Around the Christmas Tree – Wear your favorite holiday socks or hat. Tuesday, December 17th: Ugly Sweater Day – Wear your ugly or festive sweater. Wednesday, December 18th: You're a Mean One… – Dress as your favorite holiday character. Thursday, December 19th: Winter Holiday Vacation – Wear your favorite holiday outfit. Friday, December 20th: T’was the Week Before Winter Break – Wear your favorite pajamas! Upcoming Important Dates Friday, December 20th, also marks the end of Grading Period 2. December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025: Winter Break January 2-3, 2025: Optional Planning Days for staff January 6, 2025: Report Cards go home January 8-29, 2025: MOY mCLASS Benchmark Window Thank you for your continued support as we wrap up 2024 and head into the new year. We hope you have a joyous holiday season!

Hello Dolphin Families! This is Mrs. Harley with a few Thursday updates. Literacy with a Loved One: Tomorrow, we’re excited to host this special event at 7:30 AM featuring our Father Figures! Thank you to all the families who reserved their spot. Our guest speaker will be Attorney Tyrell Clemons, and we have a special healthy treat for our Father Figures courtesy of the DownEast Partnership. Spirit Calendar Update: Tomorrow is Sparkle and Shine Day! We look forward to seeing everyone’s festive spirit. Winter Music Performance/PTO: Next Tuesday, we’ll have our Winter Music Performance. Participating students should wear black and white and arrive at school by 5:30 PM. The performance will take place at 6:00 PM, immediately following our 5:30 PTO meeting. Thank you for your continued support, and have a wonderful evening!

Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the ECPS app! The same district app now offers class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app after January 15th! Download for Android https://aptg.co/bk0tYK Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/RKFnBs

Sunday Dolphin Update: Week of December 9th-13th Good afternoon, Dolphin Families! 🐬 Here’s what’s happening this week at Coker-Wimberly: 📖 One School, One Book, One Community Read-Aloud: We’re diving deeper into Because of Winn-Dixie this week, reading chapters 6-15. Our focus is on the themes of friendship and community. Be sure to ask your child about their favorite moments so far and how these themes resonate with them! 📅 Upcoming Events & Meetings: Gold Key Student Recognition: We’re thrilled to celebrate our outstanding Gold Key students at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, December 9th, at 6:00 PM in Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. School Improvement Team Meeting: Tuesday, December 10th, at 3:30 PM in the media center. Literacy with a Loved One: On Friday, December 13th, from 7:30–8:00 AM, we invite our Father Figures to share a special morning of literacy and connection with their children. Santa Visits Pre-K & Kindergarten: Santa will make a magical stop to visit our youngest Dolphins on Friday, December 13th. We know this will bring lots of smiles and holiday cheer! 🎄 December Spirit Calendar: Don’t miss out on the festivities! Be sure to check out our December Spirit Calendar and join in on the fun activities planned to celebrate the season. 🎶 Winter Concert: Save the date for Tuesday, December 17th! The evening kicks off with a PTO Meeting at 5:30 PM, followed by our Winter Concert at 6:00 PM. Come out to support our talented students and enjoy an evening of music and celebration. 🧮 Math Fluency Tournament: We’re excited to launch our Math Fluency Tournament this week! Encourage your child to participate and showcase their math skills. Details can be found on the shared flyer. Let’s make math mastery fun and exciting! 🌟 Quote of the Month: "Compassion is to look beyond your own pain, to see the pain of others." ~Yasmin Mogahed 📌 Reminder: Attendance is the key to success! Please ensure your child is at school every day, ready to learn. Let’s work together to finish the year strong! Thank you for your partnership and support in making Coker-Wimberly a wonderful place to learn and grow. Have a fantastic week ahead!

📢 Attention 3rd Grade Families! Your third grader received a letter explaining North Carolina's Read to Achieve requirements. This law mandates that students demonstrate reading proficiency to advance to the 4th grade. The letter outlines five ways your child can meet this requirement and what happens if additional support is needed. Please review the letter carefully and contact your child’s teacher with any questions. Together, let’s support our students in becoming confident, proficient readers! 📚✨

Cub Scout Family Interest Meeting Coker-Wimberly Elementary Wednesday, December 4th at 5:00 PM