
Mrs. Holmes' 3rd graders are working on cooperation and getting to know each other with a team challenge activity. Their group had to create the longest paper chain with only 12 pieces of tape and one piece of paper.





Pre K parents ONLY! Due to bus driver issues today, we will dismiss the Pre K bus at 2:10. Please be prepared to receive your pre K bus riders at their stop about 10 minutes early. This change is JUST for today, September 9.
Thank you - Ms. Karla Smith
Thank you - Ms. Karla Smith

Check out Mrs. Holt's second grade class. They're learning how to use different measuring tools, today it was the meter stick.




In Ms. Colant's Kindergarten classroom, they've been learning about rules, expectations, and what it means to treat each other like a school family. After reading Our Class is a Family, each student decorated a heart with their name and they all signed one another’s hearts to remind them to keep their class promises throughout the school year.






Late Bus Announcement – Bus 288
Good Evening, Surf City Families,
Please be aware that Bus 288 will be running late on Monday and Tuesday. Our regular driver is ill, and we are fortunate to have two other drivers stepping in to cover the route.
Morning Route: Bus 288 will begin its route around 7:45 AM (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes late).
Afternoon Route: Bus 288 will run approximately 1 hour late Monday and Tuesday afternoon.
If you would like to make alternate afternoon arrangements for your child, please notify the front office by emailing SCE_info@pender.k12.nc.us.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get students to and from school safely.
Good Evening, Surf City Families,
Please be aware that Bus 288 will be running late on Monday and Tuesday. Our regular driver is ill, and we are fortunate to have two other drivers stepping in to cover the route.
Morning Route: Bus 288 will begin its route around 7:45 AM (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes late).
Afternoon Route: Bus 288 will run approximately 1 hour late Monday and Tuesday afternoon.
If you would like to make alternate afternoon arrangements for your child, please notify the front office by emailing SCE_info@pender.k12.nc.us.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get students to and from school safely.


Mrs. Oberle’s 5th grade class partnered with Mrs. Horne’s class in the courtyard to share their family beliefs, values and customs. They tied this into Wit & Wisdom’s focus of different cultures.




👏From bus drivers and custodians to office staff and support specialists—every PCS employee makes a difference. Feature Friday is our chance to recognize them.
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
Nominate an outstanding PCS employee and help us say THANK YOU! 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7
👏Desde choferes de autobús y personal de limpieza hasta el personal de oficina y especialistas de apoyo—cada empleado de PCS marca la diferencia. El Viernes de Estrellas es nuestra oportunidad de reconocerlos.
Nombra a un empleado destacado de PCS y ayúdanos a decir 🎉 https://forms.gle/8RXYHnoJjvHq1aMk7



We're happy to share with you that Lyla from Ms. Stewart's 4th grade class is our Sea Turtle of the Week. Lyla, your school is proud of you. 💙🐢💚


Labubu wasn't born in a blind box, she came from a book! Before Labubu was a viral toy, she was a storybook monster. She was born in the pages of Kasing Lung's illustrated storybooks. This mischievous little creature was one of many characters in a world inspired by Nordic fairytales - strange forests, mysterious beasts, and a bit of magic and melancholy. Check out some books that Labubu recommends. 📚

🍎 It’s back—Teacher Tuesday!
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
Each week, we highlight the amazing educators who make PCS such a special place to learn and grow.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8
¡Está de regreso—Martes de Maestros!
Cada semana destacamos a los increíbles educadores que hacen de PCS un lugar tan especial para aprender y crecer.
¿Conoces a un maestro que siempre da más de lo esperado? ¡Nóminalo hoy! https://forms.gle/f4YpmMdkentnxEFM8



In Mrs. Faircloth's STEAM class, 4th and 5th graders are working on TEAMWORK as they try to help the elephants get to the fruit on a maze. This activity is based on the book That Fruit is Mine and students had to use communication and collaboration to navigate the pens by string on the maze.










📣 Calling all 3rd-5th grade boys who love to RUN! 🏃♂️ Here's all the information about STRIDE.


Student Spotlight
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟Do you know a PCS student who deserves the spotlight? 🌟
We’re looking for students who inspire, achieve, lead, and make a difference in their schools and community.
Nominate a student today and help us share their story with the PCS family!💙💛 Nominate Here - https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA
🌟¿Conoces a un estudiante de PCS que merece ser destacado? 🌟
Buscamos estudiantes que inspiren, logren, lideren y marquen la diferencia en su escuela y comunidad.
¡Nomina a un estudiante hoy y ayúdanos a compartir su historia con la familia PCS!💙💛 https://forms.gle/TyCZKWRnNorAkUsJA



Click the link below to DIVE into this week's Parent Newsletter for the week of September 1.
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https://shorturl.at/NP5p4

Bus 280 is running behind. They left the school at 3:50. We are sorry for the inconvenience and late notice.

We're thankful to have Ms. Rosse as our full time guidance counselor this year. This week she had the students create a portrait of a first grader or of a second grader. They created a model student while learning respect, communication, problem solving and setting personal goals for their school year!


Kindergarten students enjoyed moving to the music this week with Ms. Polster as they became caterpillars & butterflies. 🐛♫🦋



Mrs. Clark’s second graders are learning the parts of graphs. Check them out as they are creating a bar graph with their partner using color squares.




