Stocks Elementary School

Hello, Families! We’re excited to continue our journey with Frindle! Here is Chapter 2 for you and your scholar to enjoy together. We hope you’re enjoying Nick’s creative ideas and seeing where his adventures take him! Happy reading, and remember to look out for our next video on Thursday! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wfLxLKZpr1dqSG-icDd-B8pnt4RkJ8ds/view?usp=drive_link

Dear Stocks Families, We are looking forward to connecting with you for Report Card Pickup and Parent-Teacher Conferences! This is a valuable opportunity for us to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate their achievements, and set goals for the coming months. Details: • Date: October 29, 2024 • Time: 4:30pm-7:00pm During the conference, teachers will share insights into your child’s strengths, growth areas, and ways we can work together to support their success. We look forward to meaningful conversations that will help your child thrive. Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued partnership!

Hello Stocks Families, This week, we’re excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide campaign focused on promoting a drug-free lifestyle and making healthy choices. Red Ribbon Week is an important opportunity to talk with scholars about the impact of positive decisions on their futures and the value of staying drug-free. To kick off the week, we have “Put a Cap on Drugs” day on Monday, where scholars are invited to wear a hat to school. We understand it’s also Picture Day, so students are welcome to bring their hats and wear them after their photos are taken. Thank you for your support in making Red Ribbon Week meaningful for our scholars. Together, we’re empowering them to make smart choices and live healthy lives.

Dear Stocks Families, Just a reminder that Picture Day is coming up on Monday, October 28, 2024! We’re looking forward to seeing all our scholars’ smiles! Please reach out with any questions.

Dear Stocks Families, We are thrilled to kick off our One School, One Book program today! This year, we’ll be reading Frindle by Andrew Clements, and we’re so excited for you to join us on this adventure. Today, we’re starting with Chapter 1, and we encourage you to read along with your child at home. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with your scholar as we explore the world of Nick and his creative ideas. Here’s the link to Chapter 1: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H0xEC0LXhQ_n3P2eE3OyPcuSxBbMPLjh/view?usp=drivesdk] Thank you for your continued support in fostering a love for reading in our scholars. Let’s make this a fun and memorable experience for everyone! Happy reading 📖📖📖📖📖📖📖

We are so excited to invite you to our Fall Carnival this year! October 24, 2024 @ 5:30-8:00. It’s going to be a fantastic event filled with fun, games, and community spirit. This is a wonderful opportunity for our families to come together, celebrate, and support our amazing scholars. The carnival is a highlight of the season, and we’d love to see you there! Bring your energy, your smiles, and your support as we make this event one to remember. Your presence makes all the difference for our scholars, and we can’t wait to share this special time with you. See you at the Fall Carnival!

Hello Stocks Families, Its, Tiffany Mercer, you proud Principal with a few announcements: Parents, please take note of the following updates: As a reminder, anyone picking up scholars early from school must present a photo ID. This includes parents, guardians, aunts, uncles—anyone authorized to pick up your child. Please ensure that the individual is listed in our database as an authorized person for pick-up to avoid any delays. Chorus will be held tomorrow, Monday, October 21st. Pick-up is at 4:15 PM. Our Fall Carnival is on Thursday, October 24th, from 5:30-8:00 PM. Come out and enjoy the fun! Parent-Teacher Conferences/Report Card Pick-Up will be held on Tuesday, October 29th, from 5:00-7:00 PM. More details will come home this week. The Candy Man fundraiser went home this past Friday. Please return all monies and orders by Monday, November 4th. Hat Day will be on Thursday October 24th this week (due to Friday October 25th, being a teacher workday—no school for students). Please bring $1 to support our school fundraiser. Our Fall Book Fair has started and is open daily from 8:00am - 4:00pm. We can’t wait for our scholars to dive into the wonderful world of books and start building their own home libraries! Thank you for your cooperation and support as we continue to create a safe and exciting environment for our scholars. Hola familias de Stocks feliz domingo, Soy Tiffany Mercer, su orgullosa directora con algunos anuncios: Padres, tomen nota de las siguientes actualizaciones: Como recordatorio, cualquier persona que recoja a los estudiantes temprano de la escuela debe presentar una identificación con foto. Esto incluye a los padres, tutores, tías, tíos, cualquier persona autorizada para recoger a su hijo. Asegúrese de que la persona esté incluida en nuestra base de datos como persona autorizada para recogerlos a fin de evitar demoras. El coro se llevará a cabo mañana, lunes 21 de octubre. La hora de recogerlos a los niños es a 4:15 p. m. Nuestro carnaval de otoño es el jueves 24 de octubre, de 5:30 a 8:00 p. m. ¡Venga y disfrute de la diversión! Las conferencias de padres y maestros para recoger las boletas de calificaciones se llevarán a cabo el martes 29 de octubre, de 5:00 a 7:00 p. m. Enviaremos más detalles a casa esta semana. La recaudación de fondos de Candy Man se realizó el viernes pasado. Por favor, devuelva todo el dinero y los pedidos antes del lunes 4 de noviembre. El Día del Sombrero/gorras será el jueves 24 de octubre de esta semana (debido a que el viernes 25 de octubre es un día de trabajo para los maestros, por lo que no hay clases para los estudiantes). Traiga $1 para apoyar la recaudación de fondos de nuestra escuela. Nuestra Feria del Libro de Otoño ha comenzado y está abierta todos los días de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. ¡Estamos ansiosos por que nuestros estudiantes se sumerjan en el maravilloso mundo de los libros y comiencen a construir sus propias bibliotecas en casa! Gracias por su cooperación y apoyo mientras continuamos creando un entorno seguro y emocionante para nuestros estudiantes.

Hello Stocks Families, It's Tiffany Mercer, your proud principal with 3 important announcements. Starting tomorrow, October 18, 2024, anyone picking up scholars early from school must present a photo ID. This includes parents, guardians, aunts, uncles—anyone authorized to pick up your child. Please ensure that the individual is listed in our database as an authorized person for pick-up to avoid any delays. Additionally, as a fun reminder, scholars can wear hats tomorrow for $1 as part of our fundraiser! And we are thrilled to announce that our Book Fair also begins tomorrow. We can’t wait for our scholars to dive into the wonderful world of books and start building their own home libraries! Thank you for your cooperation and support as we continue to create a safe and exciting environment for our scholars. Hola, familias de Stocks: Soy Tiffany Mercer, su orgullosa directora, y les quiero dar 3 anuncios importantes. A partir de mañana, 18 de octubre de 2024, cualquier persona que recoja a los estudiantes temprano de la escuela debe presentar una identificación con foto. Esto incluye a los padres, tutores, tías, tíos, cualquier persona autorizada para recoger a su hijo. Asegúrese de que la persona figure en nuestra base de datos como persona autorizada para recogerlos para evitar demoras. Además, como recordatorio divertido, ¡los estudiantes pueden usar sombreros/gorras mañana por $1 como parte de nuestra recaudación de fondos! Y estamos encantados de anunciar que nuestra Feria del Libro también comienza mañana. ¡Estamos ansiosos por que nuestros estudiantes se sumerjan en el maravilloso mundo de los libros y comiencen a construir sus propias bibliotecas en casa! Gracias por su cooperación y apoyo mientras continuamos creando un entorno seguro y emocionante para nuestros estudiantes

Today, Stocks Elementary School came together to celebrate Unity Day, proudly wearing orange as a symbol of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of standing united against bullying and promoting a safe, supportive community for all our scholars. We are so proud of the love and joy shared today, and we wanted to share some of the moments with you! Enjoy these pictures that capture the spirit of Unity Day and our collective commitment to kindness. Thank you for your continued support in making our school a safe and welcoming space for every student.

We want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to Hispanic Heritage Night! It was such a joy to see our community come together to celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of our Hispanic families. The energy, creativity, and togetherness we witnessed made the event truly special. Your support means the world to us, and we look forward to continuing to celebrate and uplift our diverse community throughout the year! Thank You for an Incredible Hispanic Heritage Night

Please visit our district website, ECPS.us (https://www.ecps.us/o/ecs/page/school-improvement-review-feedback), and review our 2024-25 School Improvement Plan (SIP). Once you review our SIP, please feel free to use the link below and provide feedback on our SIP. https://forms.gle/os3Wxx4UpQK7CbD46) Our SIPs will be available for review and feedback until noon on November 12, 2024.

A HUGE thank you to all the dads who showed up and showed out for Donuts for Dads today! 💜💛 It was a beautiful sight to see so many of you spending time with your children and supporting their success. Your presence means the world to us and our scholars! Moms…you’re up next! Stay tuned for your special event! 😊 #StocksRock#DonutsforDads

Wednesday, October 16, 2024, we will be celebrating Unity Day, an important day dedicated to promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Unity Day is a time for us to come together as a school community to stand against bullying and show our commitment to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for all students. We are asking all students to wear orange on Unity Day as a symbol of solidarity and support for this important cause. Your encouragement in helping your child participate will make a big difference in spreading the message of unity. Thank you for helping us create a positive, inclusive school culture. We look forward to seeing everyone in orange on Unity Day!

A huge Thank You to Cummins Engine Plant of Rocky Mount! Today, Mr. Darius Wilford and Mr. Chris Booth from Cummins delivered donated school supplies! 💜💛 We are so blessed to have such a supportive community, and these supplies will make a big difference for our scholars. Thank you for your generosity, Cummins! #CommunitySupport #StocksRocks

📢 Important Events This Week! 1️⃣ Donuts for Dads (Tuesday, October 15th at 7:15 AM) We’re excited to invite all fathers, father figures, and mentors to join us for a special morning of donuts, juice, and quality time with your child. This event is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen bonds and show our scholars the importance of support from their loved ones. Your presence makes a difference in their lives! 2️⃣ Hispanic Heritage Night (Tuesday, October 15 at 5:30PM) Join us for an evening of celebration! Hispanic Heritage Night honors the rich culture and contributions of our Hispanic community. It’s a chance to educate, celebrate diversity, and inspire pride in our students and families. Come enjoy performances, food, and a cultural experience that reflects the vibrant spirit of our community! 3️⃣ Book Fair (October 18th-25th, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM in the Learning Commons) Our annual Book Fair is a perfect way to build home libraries and nurture a love of reading in our scholars! Studies show that having access to books at home significantly improves academic success. Every purchase you make supports our school and gets books directly into the hands of our students! Let’s make this week memorable! We look forward to seeing you there!!!

More photos from Walk to School Day!!

More photos from Walk to School Day!

Hello Stocks Families, Thank you so much for your participation in today’s Walk to School Day! We had an absolute blast walking alongside you and your scholars, and your presence truly made the event special. The significance of these moments goes beyond the steps we take—they build community, promote healthy habits, and create lasting memories for our children. We can’t wait to see you at our upcoming events! In the meantime, please enjoy these pictures and videos capturing today’s fun and energy.

Hello Stocks Families, Happy Sunday! This is Tiffany Mercer, your proud Principal. I hope you all are doing well and stayed safe during the inclement weather on Friday. I have two important announcements for the week: October 2nd is Love Our Custodians Day, and we are so grateful for Mr. Jenkins and Ms. Farmer, who help us keep our school clean and running smoothly. Let's show them some love! Chorus starts tomorrow, Monday, September 30th. Pick-up will be at 4:15 PM in front of the building. Please remember, chorus is only for students who turned in their paperwork to Mrs. Schultz. Thank you, and have a great week ahead! Hola familias de acciones, ¡Feliz domingo! Esta es Tiffany Mercer, su orgullosa directora. Espero que a todos les vaya bien y se mantengan a salvo durante el mal tiempo del viernes. Tengo dos anuncios importantes para la semana: El 2 de octubre es el Día de Amamos a Nuestros Custodios y estamos muy agradecidos con el Sr. Jenkins y la Sra. Farmer, quienes nos ayudan a mantener nuestra escuela limpia y funcionando sin problemas. ¡Mostrémosles un poco de amor! El coro comienza mañana lunes 30 de septiembre. La recogida será a las 4:15 p.m. frente al edificio. Recuerde que el coro es solo para estudiantes que entregaron su documentación a la Sra. Schultz. ¡Gracias y que tengas una gran semana por delante!

Hello Stocks Families, Here are two important messages for the week: First, Stocks Elementary School will be conducting a lockdown drill this week. These drills are a critical part of our safety protocol and help ensure that both students and staff know exactly what to do in the unlikely event of an emergency. While we hope to never use these procedures, practicing them is essential for the safety and well-being of our school community. Please reassure your child that the drill is just practice and nothing to be alarmed about. Your support in helping our scholars understand the importance of these drills is greatly appreciated. Secondly, progress reports will be sent home on Friday, September 20th. Progress reports are an important tool in keeping you informed of your child’s academic performance and growth. They provide insight into areas of strength as well as any areas where additional support may be needed. Please review these reports carefully and feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued support in making Stocks Elementary a safe and thriving learning environment. Together, we can ensure both academic and personal growth for our scholars. If you have any questions regarding the lockdown drill or progress reports, please don’t hesitate to reach out.