North Topsail Elementary School

📢 Attention Pender County Families! 📢 The 2025-26 Pender County Schools Preschool Application opens February 3, 2025! 🎉 If you’re interested in applying for our high-quality preschool program, be sure to submit your application early. 🔗 Apply here: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/preschool 📞 Questions? Call our Preschool Office at 910-259-7603. Give your child a great start in a nurturing and engaging learning environment! 🌟 📢 ¡Atención familias del Condado de Pender! 📢 ¡La solicitud para el programa preescolar de Pender County Schools 2025-26 abre el 3 de febrero de 2025! 🎉 Si estás interesado en inscribir a tu hijo en nuestro programa de alta calidad, asegúrate de enviar tu solicitud temprano. 🔗 Solicita aquí: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/preschool 📞 ¿Preguntas? Llama a nuestra oficina de preescolar al 910-259-7603. ¡Dale a tu hijo un gran comienzo en un ambiente de aprendizaje acogedor y estimulante! 🌟

3 months ago, Bob Fankboner

We are excited to see everyone at our PTA's annual Dolphin Hop! If you are able to help with this event, please click https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848AAA62FABFD0-54436850-dolphin. To prepay for tickets, please click https://my.cheddarup.com/c/dolphin-hop-2025/ Our bookfair will also be open next week and during this event! Please click https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0848ADAD23A1F85-54617779-ntes to volunteer!

3 months ago, North Topsail Elementary

🌟 A huge shoutout to our PTA for helping us celebrate 95% responsible attendance! 🎉 Our "Top Banana" winners for Quarter 2 had an awesome popcorn party! 🍿🥳 Congratulations to Mrs. Gschwind, Mrs. Mulkusky, Ms. Fulcher, Mrs. Hogan, Mrs. Wells and Mrs. White's classes! Who will be our winners for Quarter 3???? #onepender @bradbreedlove90

3 months ago, North Topsail Elementary

🌟 Feature Friday: Colbey Garrison, School Counselor at North Topsail Elementary! 🌟 This week, we proudly recognize Colbey Garrison, a dedicated and compassionate school counselor at North Topsail Elementary, for her outstanding contributions to our students, staff, and school community. Mrs. Garrison’s empathy and kindness shine in every aspect of her work. She tirelessly ensures that students have the tools and support they need to succeed, managing her many responsibilities with grace and poise. Whether offering a listening ear, helping students navigate challenges, or assisting staff with interventions, Mrs. Garrison brings a sense of calm, professionalism, and care to every situation. Colbey’s positive impact extends to her colleagues as well. She serves as a role model for managing student behavior, offering valuable strategies and unwavering support to the team. Her energy and positivity are contagious, enhancing the school culture and inspiring everyone around her. Here’s what her colleagues have to say: 🌟 “Colbey continues to amaze me every single day—she is so attentive, professional, and caring. She consistently goes above and beyond and always helps deliver success to our kids.” 🌟 “She always handles situations with grace and patience. I really appreciate her commitment to all of our students.” Thank you, Mrs. Garrison, for being a guiding light and a source of strength for our students and staff. You are truly exceptional! 🌟

3 months ago, Bob Fankboner

North Topsail Elementary wearing it well!! #PCSSnowDay ☃️

3 months ago, Bob Fankboner

🚨 Weather Update 🚨 We continue to monitor the evolving weather forecast. ✅ Tuesday, January 21: Early release for students. All after-school activities, including PACES and athletics, are canceled. ✅ Wednesday, January 22: Schools will operate on a two-hour delay at minimum. We will provide an update on Tuesday if further changes, including remote learning, are necessary. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize safety. Stay tuned for updates via email, phone, our website, and social media. Stay safe! 🚨 Actualización del clima 🚨 Seguimos monitoreando el pronóstico del clima que continúa cambiando. ✅ Martes, 21 de enero: Salida temprana para los estudiantes. Todas las actividades después de clases, incluidas PACES y deportes, están canceladas. ✅ Miércoles, 22 de enero: Las escuelas operarán con retraso de dos horas como mínimo. Se proporcionará una actualización el martes si se requieren más cambios, incluyendo el aprendizaje remoto. Gracias por su comprensión mientras priorizamos la seguridad. Manténgase atento a las actualizaciones a través de correo electrónico, llamadas telefónicas, nuestro sitio web y redes sociales. ¡Manténganse seguros!

3 months ago, Bob Fankboner

🚨 Important Weather Update 🚨 Due to the forecasted winter weather, Pender County Schools will move to an early release schedule on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. 👉 Early release schedule: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/school-bell-schedule Additional updates: All after-school activities for Tuesday, including athletics and PACES, will not take place. We will monitor the weather and announce Wednesday’s schedule on Monday. Stay informed: Check the PCS website and social media for the latest updates. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize student safety.

3 months ago, Bob Fankboner

VIDEO - https://bit.ly/3PxAy46 🌟 Celebrating Science and Innovation in Pender County Schools! 🌟 On Monday, January 13th, Cape Fear Elementary School hosted the Pender County Schools District Science Fair, bringing together our brightest young minds! 👩‍🔬🧑‍🔬 Sixty-one students competed after excelling at their school-level fairs, presenting impressive projects based on science experiments or engineering principles. We are so proud of their hard work and creativity! 🌱🚀 A huge thank you to our judges from GE, PECHS, and the community for helping us select the winners! 🏆✨ These outstanding projects will represent Pender County at the Regional Science Fair at UNCW on February 15th. 🎉 Best of luck to our winners: 📌 The Heat Trapper by Emmalyn Brock and Abigail McMenamin 📌 Launching Marshmallows by Josie Coleman, Emma Outlaw, and Clara Trochelman 📌 Slime Recipes by Aubrianna Lewis 📌 Fruit that Browns, Makes You Frown by Lane Jackson, Weston McGowen, and Reyden Bryant 📌 Plant Power: The Impact of Soil pH on Growth by Carson Breisacher 📌 Macaron Time Machine by Claire Taggart 📌 Cold Wash Challenge by Audrina Loftus, Hailey Keller, Harper Henry 📌 Get Your Groceries Home by Julia Leasillagi and Brynn Powell 📌 A Whiter Smile by Gage Sierleja, Elijah Milbourne, Carter McKinley 📌 Cerebral Keyboard by Bella Porter and Frances Jane Wilgis 📌 Cold as Ice by Peyton Hunter, Ava Zimmerman, and Finley Nelson 📌 Which Dynamic is Faster by Joseph Watts (middle school) Let’s cheer on these young scientists as they take their incredible ideas to the next level! 🙌✨ #OnePender

4 months ago, Bob Fankboner

We are so proud of our NTE Science Fair winners! They presented their projects at the District Science Fair today. Congratulations to Abigail and Emmalyn for advancing on to the Regional Science Fair! #onepender

4 months ago, Jill Robertson

The PCS Cabinet visited NTE last week to deliver our recognition banners as we have Exceeded Growth for the last two years! We are so proud of our staff and students for their hard work and will proudly hang these for all to see! #onepender

4 months ago, Jill Robertson

At NTE we GROW and GLOW! We searched in our closets and brought back neon, side ponytails, crimped hair and track suits as we celebrated the 80th day of school 80's style!! #onepender

4 months ago, Jill Robertson

📚 Teacher Tuesday - Caroline Bonello, Teacher at North Topsail Elementary! 🍎 With 13 years of teaching experience, Caroline Bonello brings a passion for learning and a dedication to her students at North Topsail Elementary. Inspired by her parents, both retired teachers in North Carolina who cherished their careers in education, Ms. Bonello followed in their footsteps to make a difference in young lives. Her favorite subject to teach is Social Studies, as she enjoys exploring history and witnessing how the world has evolved over time. American history holds a special place in her heart, and she loves sharing that enthusiasm with her students. One of her proudest moments as a teacher is seeing former students graduate high school and achieve success in their lives—a true testament to her positive impact. 🌟 Outside of the classroom, Ms. Bonello enjoys watching sports, coaching cheerleading, and spending time at the beach with her family. Her hobbies include reading and playing tennis, and she fondly remembers her beloved Beagle, Elvis, who was "the greatest dog." 🏖️🐾 Ms. Bonello's favorite travel destination is Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, reflecting her admiration for Elvis Presley. She dreams of visiting Spain someday to explore its rich history and culture. 🌍✈️ Her teaching philosophy is guided by an inspiring quote from Jimmy V: "How do you go from where you are to where you want to be? You have to have an enthusiasm for life. You have to have a dream, a goal. And you have to be willing to work for it!" Ms. Bonello's enthusiasm for teaching and dedication to her students make her an integral part of the North Topsail Elementary community! 🏫✨

4 months ago, Bob Fankboner