• I need to enroll my student(s). How do I do this?
  • You can enroll online at Cumberland County Schools.

What does the daily in-person schedule look like at Stoney Point Elementary?

Building Opens – 7:15 am

Instructional Day Begins – 7:45 am

Must be signed in by for full day to count- 10:50am

Earliest can be signed out for full day to count- 10:53am

Latest to be sign out – 1:55pm

Prepare for Dismissal – 2:20 pm

Bus Students are Dismissed – 2:25 pm

Car Riders and Walkers are Dismissed – 2:30 pm

• What choices does Cumberland County offer on how my students receives their education?
  • This depends on what plan we are in.
    • Plan C– all students are remote
    • Plan B– families can choose whether they want to do a Blended Option with in school days along with remote, or completely remote through STPES/school they are assigned to. There is also the Cumberland County Virtual Academy that is a separate school from Stoney Point.
    • Plan A- Traditional Face-to-Face Learning with Minimal Social Distancing;
• What is Cumberland County Virtual Academy and how do I sign up?
  • Here are some FAQs and you can sign up here.
• My student(s) need a computer to do this remote work. How do I go about getting them one?
  • Visit this CCS page for more information.
• What does a normal remote school day schedule look like?
  •  7:40am- Announcements/School Day begins
  • (3) 45 minute blocks of instruction (synchronous and asynchronous) followed by breaks in the morning
  • 10:45am-12:15pm: Lunch/Recess
  • Afternoon- 2 blocks of instruction
  • 3:10pm:End of school day

Here are different platforms that teachers use. Please contact your teacher directly if you are unsure what they use.

• Canvas
• Google Classroom– allows teachers to create classes, post assignments, organize folders, and view work in real-time.
  • Accessing Google Classroom From Home (1)
• Successmaker– is an adaptive learning for intervention, differentiation, and personalization. Every student interaction adjusts instruction in real time to real learning needs. SuccessMaker^® delivers tutorials, practice, challenge, and remediation. It instantly adjusts pacing and sequencing.
  • Accessing SuccessMaker from Home
• PowerSchool– The parent portal is an online portal accessible anywhere on the web that parents can log in to and see all of their children in one place, their grades, assignments, scores, attendance, schedules, and school bulletins for each school your children attend. If you have one student in middle school and one in high school, parents will see bulletins for both the middle school and high school.
  • How to set up a Parent Portal 
  • How do I get my student’s Powerschool #?
    • Most students know it as their “lunch #” but you can always ask their teacher.

• Renaissance Home Connect– helps parents see in real time how their student (1-3 grade) is doing in real time with their reading goals. Here parents can see what their students is reading and AR testing on, with an understanding of how far towards their marking period goal they have achieved.

  • Understanding Accelerated Reading (AR) levels

• How do I apply for free/reduce lunch?
  • www.lunchapplication.com
• How do I add money to my student’s lunch account?
  • Read more at Cumberland County School K12 Payment.
• Where can I find the monthly schedule for breakfast and lunch?
  • Click here to see more information on meals provided.

Plan C- During this time you can pick up school lunch at STPES at the back of the school. Students will be provided lunch for that day and breakfast for the following day. Pick up starts at 11am.

If you have an issue or concern regarding your child’s bus route, please email or call Ms. Amanda Velazquez, Asst. Principal. Her email is amandavelazquez@ccs.k12.nc.us and school phone number is 910-424-3945.

• Where do I find out which bus route my child is on?
  • During physical Meeting and Greet, these route are posted in the hallway next to the cafeteria. If you have missed this, you will need to contact Ms. Velazquez. Please be sure to check the  bus information hallway as bus numbers and stops are subject to change from year to year. Please add on there that students have to ride the bus they  have been assigned to and get on and off at their assigned stops
• What is the process when there is an issue on the bus regarding my child?
  • If the bus driver has seen or had it reported they will talk with the child. If it has escalated or become physical, then it will be immediately reported to Ms. Velazquez. Please refer to page 5 of the student code of conduct for school bus behavior rules.
• What changes has transportation made to ensure the health and safety of my child during COVID-19?
  • This is to be announced when busing has been restarted.
• Do I have to be at the bus stop with my child?
  • If your child is in Kindergarten then yes!
  • 1st & 2nd grade yes, unless there is a waiver stating that you are ok with them being released off the bus without you.
• I had an emergency last minute, but my neighbor can get my student off the bus, right?
  • In case of emergency please fill out your bus paperwork with who is allowed to take responsibility of your child! If they are not on the paperwork, the bus driver will take them back to school until an identified adult (that you choose previously) can take them.
• How will I know if the bus has been delayed?
  • Stoney Point will issue an all call or text for your students bus to the contact number you have on file.

• If I’m picking up my child, how do I obtain a number?
  • Simply ask the front desk if you can have one, and fill out the paper work.
• My child will be walking to school. What do I need to know?
  • The children must enter through the back of the building, as the front is for bus riders.
  • Any adult entering the building must show a photo ID and sign in with the teacher at the door.
  • Students in Kindergarden to 2nd grade must be accompanied by an adult. If older sibling is 3rd-5th grade they can walk them to and from school.
• When must my student be at school and when will they be released?
  • Students must be in their class by 7:45am. Car Riders and Walkers are Dismissed at 2:30 pm.

COVID UPDATE: This will be updated when the county has outlined the plan. 

• I want to volunteer during school hours. What do I need to complete?
  • Simply go to the Community Volunteer Services page and complete your background check.
• Do I really need to complete background check? I just want to go help in my child’s class.
  • Yes! If you want to go further than the school office and interact with the child in the school, you MUST have this background check done!
• How long does it take for the CCS to get the report back?
  • Expect up to 2 weeks, however, many have been completed faster.
• Does this background check cost me any money?
  • No. The county pays for it.
• I just did one for last school year. Do I really need to complete another one for this year?
  • Yes! Simply log into your account where your information has been saved. CCS simply needs you to confirm that this information is still correct and resubmit.

COVID UPDATE: At this point and time the school is only opened to staff. We will inform our volunteers and post when CCS has made a decision regarding volunteering for this year inside the school. 

• I need to contact a teacher/staff member. What is the quickest way to get in touch with them?
  • Staff is very busy during the school day. Many will tell you when you start in their class what their preference is (Dojo, Google Classroom, etc).  For all staff you can look up their CCS email in the directory.

• I’m a working parent and I need care for my student either before/after school. What are some options?
  • PrimeTime is Cumberland County’s option that is provided at the school. Local daycares may also provide transportation to and from the school for students.
  • Stoney Point Rec Center offers after school care with its L.E.A.P. After School Program. Contact them for more information.

• What is the Academically/Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program and how is it applied at STPES?
  • From K-2 students are identified and selected to participate in the Discovery program.
  • Grades 3-5 students are given a standard test that identifies if they should be placed in AIG classes.
  • Students are NOT placed in this program without the family’s permission.
  • For more information please see http://k12ag.ccs.k12.nc.us/.

• What’s the difference between a 504 and IEP?
  • 504- plan for how the school will provide support and remove barriers for a student with a disability.
  • IEP (Individualized Education Program)- plan for a child’s special education experience at school.
  • For a more thorough break down please reference this website IEP vs 504.
• My student has an IEP/504 (or I believe they are in need of one). How do I go about getting their needs met at STPES?
  • Start by referencing the county’s page for EC students.
  • There you will also find a Parent’s Page. 

• I have an exceptional needs child. Where can I get help and support outside of STPES?
  • Families have found these websites helpful:
    • Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center
    • Autism Society of Cumberland County
    • Cumberland County NC Down Syndrome Association
    • Duke’s Resource Guide for Families with Special Needs children in NC
    • Parent’s Guide to Special Education in NC
    • NC Division of Child Development and Early Education Resource
    • NC PTA downloadable list of resources
• What support does STPES have for my EC student?
  • STPES provides a wide range of teachers from ASD teachers, speech pathologist, social workers, EC teachers, and guidance counselors who are all available to provide a supportive and healthy learning environment. To learn who these amazing folks are, please see the directory.

• We’ve just PCSed here, and the kids are having trouble adjusting. What supports are there available in the school?
  • STPES has a Military Family and Youth Liaison (MFYL) who acts as a communication link between the installation and the school district in order to ease the transition for military students.  The MFYL coordinates and supports efforts to: assess needs, build awareness of resources, and connect those with needs to supportive solutions. To talk to them directly call (910) 678-2433.
  • More opportunities may come available but at this time many are on pause due to COVID.
• We were involved in Girl/Boy Scouts previously. Are there active groups here?
  • Yes! Boy Scouts: https://www.scouting.org/programs/Cub-scouts
  • Girl Scouts:  https://www.nccoastalpines.org/

• We’re new here and need to get outside these 4 walls. What are some good local spots?
  • Fayetteville has many great public areas. We suggest
    • Looking into what Fayetteville Parks and Recreation has to offer.
    • Fayetteville Public Library
    • Fayetteville Museums
  • For more things to do please see Fayetteville’s Things To Do.

• Our family has been having financial hardships. Is there anybody at the school who we can confidentially talk to and get support?
  • Absolutely! Ashley Garrett is our school social worker. You can contact her directly at ashleygarrett@ccs.k12.nc.us and call her at 910-424-3945.
  • School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals with a Bachelors or Master’s degree in social work.  They are the link between the home, school and community.  School social workers provide direct as well as indirect services to students, families and school personnel such as monitoring school attendance, promoting dropout prevention, consultation, information and referral, identification of at-risk students, and counseling.  In addition, they provide prevention, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution.
• What can the school social worker help provide for our student?
  • At Stoney Point, the social worker helps put together Back Pack Buddies, which provide food for students in need for the weekends or when they are not in school.

We appreciate all the support we get from our community. When participating in one of fundraisers we try to have an online option for our families. However, those who wish to pay with check can in certain situations. Please note that we do have a return check policy.

STPES PTA Checks Handling Policy

Scrip is a gift card purchase program that, at no extra cost to the purchaser, allows us to get a rebate.

•  Go to Shop with Scrip and register
• Use enrollment code: 4A9DF31229858  (so STPES gets the rebate!)
• Then shop! Pay only face value like you would at any store.
• When done, decide how you want to pay: Credit Card or link your bank account.
• Ecards are instantly available to be used.
• Physical cards are processed when we have a scheduled order. To find when that next order will be placed please email STPESpta.fund@gmail.com.

When you shop Harris Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase is donated to the school that your VIC card is linked to. There are NO LIMITS to how much STPES can earn. Join Together in Education today!

• Our code is 4698
• Every August you must relink your card for STPES PTA
• You can update online or at the register!

Send in your trimmed, non expired Box Tops in a ziplock bag (max 50/bag) with teacher’s name and grade on them.

Use the app! Make Stoney Point Elementary your Box Top school.  Then just upload your receipt whenever you make a purchase!

If looking to help support a class room, click here to see what teachers are asking for.