It might be cold outside but the fishing is hot in the STEAM Lab! Kindergarten and First graders went fishing as they learned about magnets 🧲 and different ways to sort. Second Graders had to engineer their own fishing rods before going fishing 🎣!
We're happy to share with you that Annabel from Ms. Morgan's 3rd grade class is our Sea Turtle of the Week. Annabel, your school is proud of you. 💙🐢💚
Good Afternoon Sea Turtles. Bus 261 will be at least 45 minutes late this afternoon. Children who ride bus 261 will ride bus 258. If you would like to make other arrangements, please contact your child's teacher and sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Good Morning Sea Turtles!
Bus 291 students will ride bus 290 this afternoon.
This means the second route of 291 will be approximately 20 minutes early.
Have a great day!
Bus 291 students will ride bus 290 this afternoon.
This means the second route of 291 will be approximately 20 minutes early.
Have a great day!
Good Afternoon -
Please be reminded of Pender County Policy regarding student water bottle. In the district handbook, it is posted as follows:
Water Bottles
Students are permitted to bring water bottles to school, but they should only contain water. Other beverages, like juice or milk, can be consumed during lunch.
Also we are asking you no longer allow your child to bring any beverage other than water into the building from the car line anymore. We have students bringing full Starbucks drinks, sodas, fast food etc. Please finish your treats before exiting the car daily. This practice is fair to all students. See administration if you have questions. Thank you!
Please be reminded of Pender County Policy regarding student water bottle. In the district handbook, it is posted as follows:
Water Bottles
Students are permitted to bring water bottles to school, but they should only contain water. Other beverages, like juice or milk, can be consumed during lunch.
Also we are asking you no longer allow your child to bring any beverage other than water into the building from the car line anymore. We have students bringing full Starbucks drinks, sodas, fast food etc. Please finish your treats before exiting the car daily. This practice is fair to all students. See administration if you have questions. Thank you!
💙TEACHER TUESDAY🍎
Ms. Amanda Montaruli teaches Kindergarten at Surf City Elementary. This is her second year at SCE, and she also has teaching experience from Charleston, South Carolina. Staff describe her as someone who works hard, stays positive, and brings a steady, encouraging presence to the kindergarten team.
Ms. Montaruli is known for the way she connects with students and keeps her classroom welcoming. She supports children with patience and a kind approach, while still holding them to routines and expectations that help them grow.
Her coworkers also appreciate the support she gives the kindergarten team. She checks in often, helps others stay on track, and jumps in when something needs to be done. Several staff members shared that she responds quickly when someone has a question or needs help, no matter what time of day it is.
Thank you, Ms. Montaruli, for your positive attitude and the support you bring to students and staff at Surf City Elementary. 💛
Ms. Amanda Montaruli teaches Kindergarten at Surf City Elementary. This is her second year at SCE, and she also has teaching experience from Charleston, South Carolina. Staff describe her as someone who works hard, stays positive, and brings a steady, encouraging presence to the kindergarten team.
Ms. Montaruli is known for the way she connects with students and keeps her classroom welcoming. She supports children with patience and a kind approach, while still holding them to routines and expectations that help them grow.
Her coworkers also appreciate the support she gives the kindergarten team. She checks in often, helps others stay on track, and jumps in when something needs to be done. Several staff members shared that she responds quickly when someone has a question or needs help, no matter what time of day it is.
Thank you, Ms. Montaruli, for your positive attitude and the support you bring to students and staff at Surf City Elementary. 💛
January has been a busy month for our lost & found — there’s a ton of items waiting to be reunited! 😮🧥🧢🧣👕
Check out Ms. Hanson preparing our first graders to begin their weaving project.
Good afternoon Pender County Schools families.
As the weather forecast continues to trend warmer Sunday into Monday, Pender County Schools will operate on a normal schedule on Monday, January 26th.
The latest information from the National Weather Service shows a "high confidence" of rain as temperatures warm on Sunday. We will continue to keep an eye on the weather and make any adjustments if necessary.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing our students on Monday morning.
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender.
A medida que el pronóstico del tiempo continúa indicando temperaturas más cálidas desde el domingo hasta el lunes, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender operarán con un horario normal el lunes 26 de enero.
La información más reciente del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional muestra una “alta probabilidad” de lluvia a medida que las temperaturas aumenten el domingo. Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones del tiempo y realizaremos cualquier ajuste necesario si se requiere.
Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos ver a nuestros estudiantes el lunes por la mañana.
As the weather forecast continues to trend warmer Sunday into Monday, Pender County Schools will operate on a normal schedule on Monday, January 26th.
The latest information from the National Weather Service shows a "high confidence" of rain as temperatures warm on Sunday. We will continue to keep an eye on the weather and make any adjustments if necessary.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing our students on Monday morning.
Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender.
A medida que el pronóstico del tiempo continúa indicando temperaturas más cálidas desde el domingo hasta el lunes, las Escuelas del Condado de Pender operarán con un horario normal el lunes 26 de enero.
La información más reciente del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional muestra una “alta probabilidad” de lluvia a medida que las temperaturas aumenten el domingo. Continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones del tiempo y realizaremos cualquier ajuste necesario si se requiere.
Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos ver a nuestros estudiantes el lunes por la mañana.
Students in Mrs. Gray and Ms. Mizell's 4th grade classes had a little tea party today while they studied the events of the Boston Tea Party and how different people's experiences affected their perspectives on the American Revolution. ☕ Students did a cast read of the Boston Tea Party, each taking on a role of either a Patriot or Loyalist. 📜 They also worked on writing letters to the Sons of Liberty stating their perspectives on the events leading up to the war. Check out their amazing essays from last week. 📝
"Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world." – Napoleon
PCS Superbowl Reading Challenge begins January 24, 2026 to kick-off NFL Championship Weekend leading up to the Superbowl.
Rules:
1. Follow the PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge Guidelines.
2. Every thousand minutes logged per school will equal one touchdown with 7 points.
3. The school with the most touchdowns wins the game at the end of Superbowl Weekend (midnight, Feb 8, 2026).
4. Get your students and staff involved in the challenge.
5. Log reading minutes in PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge Google Form for each school found on Classlink.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2qU5v46_WHQAAMVen756lP9yCRDBLT9kOpQjNfjkiEb-97g/viewform
6. We will share a weekly game board for tracking. We are looking to put it on the district website and go LIVE with weekly with the touchdowns - MORE TO COME 🏈🏈🏈
PCS Superbowl Reading Challenge begins January 24, 2026 to kick-off NFL Championship Weekend leading up to the Superbowl.
Rules:
1. Follow the PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge Guidelines.
2. Every thousand minutes logged per school will equal one touchdown with 7 points.
3. The school with the most touchdowns wins the game at the end of Superbowl Weekend (midnight, Feb 8, 2026).
4. Get your students and staff involved in the challenge.
5. Log reading minutes in PCS Million Minute Reading Challenge Google Form for each school found on Classlink.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2qU5v46_WHQAAMVen756lP9yCRDBLT9kOpQjNfjkiEb-97g/viewform
6. We will share a weekly game board for tracking. We are looking to put it on the district website and go LIVE with weekly with the touchdowns - MORE TO COME 🏈🏈🏈
Can second graders be xylophone rockstars? 🎶 Ms. Holt's 2nd grade class just proved it by playing a bright, joyful tune on the xylophone today — teamwork, focus, and big smiles all around. 🔗 https://youtu.be/9Da6DECl-Ws
We're happy to share with you that Hadley from Ms. Gray's 4th grade class is our Sea Turtle of the Week. Hadley, your school is proud of you. 💙🐢💚
Good evening. In preparation for possible inclement weather, Pender County will offer a bagged lunch and a bagged breakfast for students to take home tomorrow, in case schools are virtual or closed Monday, 1/23.
While taking attendance, students will have the chance to tell the teacher if they would like to take home the 2 bagged meals. Feel free to discuss with your child tonight and decide if you would like them to grab some bagged meals. This is completely optional and no charge to the parents at all.
The district will meet on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning to make a decision about school Monday. We will post as soon as we know the verdict.
While taking attendance, students will have the chance to tell the teacher if they would like to take home the 2 bagged meals. Feel free to discuss with your child tonight and decide if you would like them to grab some bagged meals. This is completely optional and no charge to the parents at all.
The district will meet on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning to make a decision about school Monday. We will post as soon as we know the verdict.
BOTH ROUTES of bus 291 will ride Bus 290 today.
291 second route may be a few minutes early.
291 second route may be a few minutes early.
Have you ever seen a small act make a big difference? After reading "The Hat" by Jan Brett, each of Ms. Meadows Pre-K students got to choose a hat to take home — all donated by a kind neighbor in our community. 🎩✨ Watching their faces light up reminded us how powerful community support can be for kids. 📚❤️
Good Afternoon, Sea Turtles!
Bus 279 students will ride Bus 258 today.
BOTH ROUTES of bus 291 will ride Bus 290 today.
291 second route may be a few minutes early.
Thank you!
Bus 279 students will ride Bus 258 today.
BOTH ROUTES of bus 291 will ride Bus 290 today.
291 second route may be a few minutes early.
Thank you!
Good afternoon, Sea Turtles!
Students on Bus 279 will ride Bus 258 (on time)
The second run of Bus 291 will be approximately 20 minutes early; they will ride Bus 290 today.
If you would like to make other transportation arrangements, please email sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us
Thank you!
Students on Bus 279 will ride Bus 258 (on time)
The second run of Bus 291 will be approximately 20 minutes early; they will ride Bus 290 today.
If you would like to make other transportation arrangements, please email sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us
Thank you!
Ms. Emery's first graders are mastering addition and subtraction using dominos. A perfect activity to build number sense and stay engaged. 🎲💡🧠
