Elizabethtown Primary School

🐣 Exciting news in 2nd grade!
Our second graders have officially hatched their first baby chicks as part of their embryology unit. Students have been learning about the life cycle of chickens and observing how a chick grows inside the egg.

Watching the chicks hatch was an unforgettable hands-on science moment! The classroom is buzzing with excitement as students see their learning come to life. 🐥

Learning through real experiences helps our students connect science concepts to the world around them!

2 months ago, Caren Long

A boy in a navy and khaki jacket sits on a floral chair, smiling and holding a small yellow chick in his hands.

A girl in a blue outfit sits on a floral chair, smiling and holding a small yellow chick in her hands.

Several yellow chicks stand on wood shavings inside a container, with a feeder tray filled with food and a water dispenser visible.

Ms. Sinclair’s class is wrapping up their science unit on “Natural or Human-Made” with a colorful hands-on activity! 🌼🎨

Students created human-made flowers using paint and their handprints to show how people can design and create things inspired by nature.

The bright blooms are also a cheerful way to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring! 🌷☀️

Learning is always more fun when creativity and science come together!

#EPSDolphins #HandsOnLearning #STEMinAction #ElementaryScience #GoodbyeWinterHelloSpring

3 months ago, Caren Long

Several completed student paintings showing colorful handprint flowers with green stems and leaves, representing human-made flowers used to say goodbye to winter.

A teacher helps a student paint green stems on paper while another student watches during a classroom art activity.

A student dips a paintbrush into bright paint while sitting beside a teacher and another student at a table with trays of yellow, green, and orange paint.

A young student smiles while painting with a teacher assisting, surrounded by bottles and trays of colorful paint during a classroom art project.

We loved having special visitors at Elizabethtown Primary School today! 📚💙 Members of the East Bladen High School Student Government came to read with our students and share their love of books. Our Dolphins were excited to spend time listening to stories and learning from these wonderful role models. Thank you to these outstanding students for taking time to encourage reading and connect with our younger learners. Moments like these help build a strong community of readers from elementary school all the way to high school! 🐬📖 #EPSDolphins #ReadersAreLeaders #CommunityConnections #EastBladen

3 months ago, Caren Long

Six members of the East Bladen High School Student Government stand together in front of the Elizabethtown Primary School dolphin mural inside the school. They are visiting to read to EPS students and support literacy.

We are so proud of our EPS second graders who participated in the Student Showcase at NCTIES today! Our students shared their project “Wired Entomology: Metamorphosis from Caterpillar to Code,” where they combined science, creativity, and coding to demonstrate how technology can help bring learning to life. Using tools like micro:bits and robotics, they explored the life cycle of insects while building and programming their own interactive models. These young innovators represented Elizabethtown Primary School so well and showed how curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving can transform ideas into amazing projects. Way to go, Dolphins! 🐬 We are incredibly proud of you!

3 months ago, Caren Long

A group of Elizabethtown Primary School second grade students stand with their teachers at the NCTIES conference student showcase. The students wear conference badges and hold insect-inspired robotics projects they created.

A display table and presentation board from Elizabethtown Primary School’s second grade student showcase at the NCTIES conference. The board reads “Wired Entomology: Metamorphosis from Caterpillar to Code.”

Donuts for Dolphins is back! Start the morning with a sweet treat while supporting our Dolphins! 🍩 PreK–1: Tuesday, March 10 ⏰ 7:30–8:00 AM 🍩 Grades 2–4: Thursday, March 12 ⏰ 7:30–8:00 AM Students and guests can grab a delicious donut before the school day begins and help celebrate our amazing Dolphin community.

3 months ago, Caren Long

A cartoon donut character with teal icing, colorful sprinkles, arms, legs, gloves, and sneakers is smiling and waving. Event details read: PreK–1 Tuesday, March 10, 7:30–8:00; Grades 2–4 Thursday, March 12, 7:30–8:00.

🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟

We are proud to celebrate two incredible members of our team!

💐 Bernadette Cromartie – A flexible and dependable leader who always steps in wherever she’s needed. Her calm spirit, caring heart, and willingness to go above and beyond make a lasting difference in our school community.

🐝 Tonya Bryan – A passionate educator who pours her heart into her students every day. Her kindness, patience, and dedication make her not only an amazing teacher, but a wonderful friend and coworker.

We are so grateful for the love and commitment they bring to our school! 💕

3 months ago, Caren Long

Graphic with a pink background and small heart pattern reading “Staff Spotlight Bernadette Cromartie.” A photo of Ms. Cromartie appears in a tilted Polaroid-style frame with fall leaf decorations. She is wearing glasses and a black top with pink floral print. The text describes her as flexible, calm, caring, and someone who leads with her heart and helps wherever she is needed.

Graphic with a pink background and heart pattern reading “Staff Spotlight Tonya Bryan.” A photo of Ms. Bryan appears in a tilted Polaroid-style frame. She has long dark hair and is standing in front of a classroom bulletin board decorated with bees. The text describes her as a loving educator, sweet coworker, hardworking, patient, and dedicated to her students.

We are celebrating Read Across America Week with some classic Dr. Seuss fun! 🎩📖

Our students gathered together for a special story time filled with rhymes, laughter, and imagination. There’s nothing better than watching young readers listen closely, giggle at silly characters, and fall in love with books. ❤️

Reading helps us grow, dream big, and make every day an adventure! 🌟

#ReadAcrossAmerica #DrSeuss #EPSReads #ReadersAreLeaders #LoveOfReading

3 months ago, Caren Long

A teacher sits in a rocking chair in a colorful elementary classroom holding open a Dr. Seuss book while reading aloud. She is wearing red pants and a denim jacket. A bright bulletin board and classroom decorations are visible behind her.

A teacher reads a Dr. Seuss book aloud to a group of elementary students seated on the floor in front of her. The students listen attentively in a classroom decorated with bulletin boards, backpacks hanging on hooks, and an American flag on the wall.

A teacher stands at the front of an elementary classroom reading Horton Hears a Who! by Dr. Seuss aloud to her students. Several students sit at their desks facing her and listening attentively. Behind the teacher are colorful bulletin boards, a “Leader in Me” display, and classroom learning targets posted on the wall.

📚 Read Across America Week – March 2–6 🌈

Get ready to brighten your week with the joy of reading! During Read Across America Week, we are celebrating the colorful world of books. Each day, we’ll explore a new color and discover stories that spark imagination, creativity, and learning. From calming blues to bright yellows and royal purples, every book adds a splash of color to our minds!

Join us as we read, learn, and celebrate the many colors that make reading magical! 💛💜💙

🎭 Monday (March 2): Book Character Day
Dress up as your favorite book character!
(No masks. Costumes must follow dress code.)

🔵 Tuesday (March 3): Blue Day – “Dive Into a Good Book”
Wear blue and dive into reading!

💛 Wednesday (March 4): Yellow Day – “Bright Minds Read”
Wear yellow and shine bright through reading!

💜 Thursday (March 5): Purple Day – Royal Readers
Dress like reading royalty! Wear purple, crowns, tiaras, capes, or anything fit for a king or queen.

🌈 Friday (March 6): Rainbow Day – “Read Every Color”
Wear all the colors to celebrate a week full of reading fun!

We can’t wait to see our students show their school spirit and love for reading all week long! 📖✨

#ReadAcrossAmerica #ColorfulReaders #EPSDolphins #LoveToRead #SpiritWeek

3 months ago, Caren Long

Flyer titled “Read Across America Week” with a green border and a colorful background featuring books and school-themed graphics. The top section explains that students will celebrate reading by exploring a different color each day during the week of March 2–6. On the right side, an illustration shows children reading while sitting on stacked books shaped like the United States.

🍿🚨 Popcorn Fundraiser Update – Final Deadline! 🚨🍿

Get ready… because our TOP SALESPERSON in the Spring Popcorn Fundraiser will win a BRAND NEW SCOOTER! 🛴✨

📅 All money and order forms are due by March 2.
This is the updated and FINAL deadline.

There’s still time to sell, sell, sell! Let’s finish strong and make this our best fundraiser yet! 💙🐬

#EPSDolphins #PopcornFundraiser #SellSellSell #FinalDeadline

3 months ago, Caren Long

A colorful clipart illustration of a red-and-white striped popcorn container filled to the top with fluffy yellow popcorn, shown against a transparent background.

🎉📚 Exciting Deliveries for 2nd Grade! ➕⏰

Our 2nd grade teachers just received the materials they ordered using gift cards earned from our Fall Fundraiser!

Thanks to the incredible support of our families and community, our classrooms are stocked with hands-on math games, flashcards, domino sets, timers, number line clocks, and more to make learning engaging and fun.

Your support directly impacts our students every single day — turning fundraiser dollars into real-world learning tools! 💙🐬

Thank you for investing in our teachers and students!

#EPSDolphins #FundraiserSuccess #HandsOnLearning #ThankYouFamilies

3 months ago, Caren Long

$A classroom table filled with new educational materials for second grade, including math domino sets in metal tins, a Real-World Math game, addition and fraction flashcards, a giant magnetic number line clock, timers, and small math manipulatives in plastic packaging. A pink basket and classroom furniture are visible in the background.$

Our fourth graders had a very special visit from the East Bladen JROTC students!

They took time to teach our students the proper way to respectfully fold the American flag and explained the meaning behind each fold. Our Dolphins listened carefully, asked thoughtful questions, and even had the opportunity to participate in the folding process.

We are so grateful for these student leaders who modeled respect, responsibility, and patriotism. Thank you for helping our students learn the importance of honoring our flag and our country!

#EPSDolphins #LeadershipInAction #JROTC #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #DolphinPride 🇺🇸🐬

3 months ago, Caren Long

Four high school JROTC students in camouflage uniforms stand in front of the Elizabethtown Primary School dolphin mural inside the building.

JROTC students speak to a group of fourth graders seated at cafeteria tables while a staff member stands nearby.

A JROTC student and a school staff member hold the American flag while explaining the folding process to students gathered around them.

Students and JROTC members stand together in a circle outside as the flag is being folded.

JROTC students and a school resource officer stand near the flagpole in front of Elizabethtown Primary School preparing for the flag folding demonstration.

A group photo in front of Elizabethtown Primary School shows fourth graders and JROTC students smiling together, with the American flag displayed and a Bladen County Sheriff’s vehicle parked nearby.

Parent Advisory Meeting & Spring Curriculum Night

We loved welcoming our families for our Parent Advisory Meeting and Spring Curriculum Night! 💙📚

Parents had the opportunity to learn more about upcoming curriculum goals, classroom expectations, and ways to support learning at home. We are so thankful for your partnership and involvement in your child’s education!

Our hallways were filled with creativity as student artwork was proudly displayed throughout the building. 🎨✨ From colorful classroom projects to thoughtful writing pieces, our students were excited to showcase their hard work.

Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to support our school community. When families and schools work together, our students thrive! 💙🐬

#EPSDolphins #SpringCurriculumNight #ParentAdvisory #FamilyEngagement #JustBeKind

3 months ago, Caren Long

Parents and staff members sit together at cafeteria tables during a school meeting while a woman stands at the front speaking to the group. Pink and red paper chain decorations hang from the ceiling, and heart artwork is displayed on the windows. The setting appears to be a Parent Advisory Meeting or school event held in the cafeteria.

A black metal grid display stand holds several student drawings clipped in rows. The artwork includes colorful crayon and watercolor scenes such as ocean waves, sharks, palm trees, city skylines, abstract patterns, and geometric designs. The display is set against a white brick and blue painted hallway wall near a “Leader in Me School” poster.

Another black grid display stand showcases a variety of student artwork, including bright mosaic-style paper collages, heart-themed designs, sunsets, rainbows, landscapes, and patterned geometric art. The artwork is clipped neatly in rows and displayed in the school hallway beside a large school-themed poster.

A tall grid display stand features vibrant paper monster art created from colorful construction paper. Each monster has unique shapes, bold colors, googly-style eyes, and creative details like long arms, teeth, and textured strips. The display stands against a blue and white brick wall with a dolphin mural partially visible behind it.

Parent Advisory begins at 5:30 in the cafeteria.
Rotation Sessions: 6:00- 6:15 and 6:15-6:30
Grab and go snack 6:30-7:00
Pizza, snack, and drink will be served.

3 months ago, Caren Long

Graphic with a blue background and bold “NEWS UPDATE” headline in yellow and red. Below, event details are listed including Parent Advisory, rotation sessions, and snacks. A megaphone graphic appears on the right. Announcement states that Kindergarten and 1st grade will not perform tonight and will instead perform at Transition Night later in the Spring.

Fundraiser Reminder Post

Don’t forget! 🍿❤️
Our Popcorn Fundraiser is popping with excitement — but time is running out!

Be sure to get your orders in before the sale ends on 2/26/26. Every purchase helps support our students and school programs, and we appreciate your continued support more than you know!

Please make any checks out to "Elizabethtown Primary."

Thank you for helping us make this fundraiser a POPPING success! 🎉🍿

3 months ago, Caren Long

Cute illustrated reminder graphic with a blue background that reads “Don’t forget! POPCORN SALE ENDS 2/26/26!” in playful white and red lettering. Below the text is a smiling cartoon popcorn bucket with red and white stripes, full of buttery popcorn, surrounded by small red hearts.

BCS Families—

📅 Calendar Update: Thursday, February 26th will now be a NO SCHOOL day for students (currently scheduled as a half day). Staff will use this day for professional collaboration.

Please mark your calendars with this change!.

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools

💯✨ 100th Day Celebration — Friday, February 13th! ✨💯

We’re getting ready to celebrate 100 DAYS of learning, growing, and shining — and we want everyone to join the fun!

Here are some fun ways students can participate:

👕 Decorate a t-shirt with 100 items
👵 Dress up like you’re 100 years old
🎩 Wear a hat or headband that represents 100

We can’t wait to see all the creative ideas our students come up with as we celebrate this BIG milestone together! 💯❤️

#100thDayOfSchool #EPSDolphins #100DaysSmarter #ElementaryFun #SchoolSpirit

3 months ago, Caren Long

A colorful school announcement for a “100th Day Celebration” featuring a background filled with bright, multicolored pom-poms. In the center is a large white circle with pink and black text that reads: “100th Day — Friday, February 13th.” Below are participation ideas: decorate a T-shirt with 100 items, dress up like you are 100 years old, or wear a hat or headband that represents 100. The bottom of the circle reads “Celebration” in pink letters.

💕 Don’t forget — our Hero of My Heart Dance is TOMORROW! 💕

We can’t wait to see everyone dressed in their “Sunday” best and celebrating with their special Hero. It’s going to be a sweet evening full of dancing, smiles, and special memories!

🗓️ February 12
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Elizabethtown Primary School Cafeteria
🎟️ $10 Adult & Child • $3 Each Additional Child • $5 Additional Adult
🍪 Snack included
📸 Photos available to purchase

Get ready for a heart-filled night of fun — we’ll see you there! ❤️

3 months ago, Caren Long

A Valentine-themed school dance flyer with pink hanging hearts and scattered heart accents on a light gray background. The text reads: “Please join us for our Hero of My Heart Dance. February 12, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Wear your ‘Sunday’ best and bring your Hero! Admission: $10.00 adult and child. Each additional child $3.00. Additional adult $5.00. Snack is included. Elizabethtown Primary School Cafeteria. Photos available to purchase.”

Our 1st graders became history detectives during an interactive online scavenger hunt all about African American inventors! 🕵🏽‍♀️💡 Students explored kid-friendly digital clues to discover inventions that changed our world — from safer elevators to improved medical tools and everyday devices we still use today. As they worked through each challenge, they practiced: 🔎 Research skills 💻 Technology navigation 🧠 Critical thinking 🤝 Collaboration The excitement was contagious as students uncovered hidden messages, solved clues, and learned how innovation and perseverance helped shape history. We love creating engaging, hands-on (and minds-on!) experiences that make learning come alive while honoring the incredible contributions of African American leaders and inventors. ❤️💛💚

3 months ago, Caren Long

First grade students sit at classroom tables using laptops and headphones while completing an online scavenger hunt about African American inventors. Digital clues and interactive activities are displayed on their screens as they research and learn.

📣 Fundraiser Update! 🍿
Due to recent weather-related school closures, we are extending our Popcorn Fundraiser through February 26th to give everyone a fair chance to participate.

Thank you for your patience and continued support—we appreciate you helping make this fundraiser a success! 💛

If you have any questions, please reach out. Let’s keep the popcorn popping! 🍿✨

4 months ago, Caren Long

💛 Love the Bus Month 💛
February is all about celebrating the amazing bus drivers and transportation staff who safely deliver education every single day. From early mornings to afternoon drop-offs, they greet our students with smiles, patience, and care—rain or shine. Thank you for being the first and last friendly face our students see each school day. We truly LOVE the bus! 🚌✨

#LoveTheBus #EducationDelivered #ThankYouBusDrivers #SchoolHeroes #NAPT #WeAppreciateYou

4 months ago, Caren Long