Who is ready for some BOOK JOY??! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to South Topsail October 13-17 and we need your help! Please follow this link to sign up as a volunteer
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0945A9AA2AAAF85-58911936-20252026#/
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0945A9AA2AAAF85-58911936-20252026#/
🌟👩🏫 Next up in our National Principals Month spotlight series…
Meet Kathryn Bates, principal at South Topsail Elementary! 🐬💛💙
In her video, you’ll hear what inspired her journey into school leadership, what brings her joy each day, and even a few fun surprises about her along the way.
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Bates and the incredible work she does for her students, staff, and the South Topsail community! 🙌 VIDEO LINK - https://youtu.be/t8bgg1k-PFc
Meet Kathryn Bates, principal at South Topsail Elementary! 🐬💛💙
In her video, you’ll hear what inspired her journey into school leadership, what brings her joy each day, and even a few fun surprises about her along the way.
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Bates and the incredible work she does for her students, staff, and the South Topsail community! 🙌 VIDEO LINK - https://youtu.be/t8bgg1k-PFc
It was a beautiful day to play 🏈🛝⚽️at South Topsail! ☀️
🌟 Student Spotlight - Lane | 2nd grade| STES🌟
Meet Lane, a 2nd grader at South Topsail Elementary School, who is being recognized for his kindness and caring heart. Lane is always mindful of others’ feelings and goes out of his way to help classmates, friends, and family. At just 7 years old, he makes sure to tell his family every evening how much he loves them and is always willing to lend a hand with any task or chore—big or small.
Lane’s kindness shines in the classroom, too. He cannot stand to see a classmate upset and does everything he can to brighten their day. His warm smile and friendly nature make him a friend to all and a positive influence at STES.
Outside of school, Lane enjoys music, riding his dirt bike, fishing, hunting, and kayaking. His favorite food is steak, his favorite color is blue, and here’s a fun fact—Lane loves to sing all types of music, and he’s really good at it! 🎶
Meet Lane, a 2nd grader at South Topsail Elementary School, who is being recognized for his kindness and caring heart. Lane is always mindful of others’ feelings and goes out of his way to help classmates, friends, and family. At just 7 years old, he makes sure to tell his family every evening how much he loves them and is always willing to lend a hand with any task or chore—big or small.
Lane’s kindness shines in the classroom, too. He cannot stand to see a classmate upset and does everything he can to brighten their day. His warm smile and friendly nature make him a friend to all and a positive influence at STES.
Outside of school, Lane enjoys music, riding his dirt bike, fishing, hunting, and kayaking. His favorite food is steak, his favorite color is blue, and here’s a fun fact—Lane loves to sing all types of music, and he’s really good at it! 🎶
📚✨ It starts at HOME! ✨📚
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!
🍎 Teacher Tuesday Spotlight 🍎
Meet Ms. Lindsay Cantrell, a teacher at South Topsail Elementary School, who is being recognized for her creativity, patience, and welcoming personality. Ms. Cantrell has a gift for making learning fun, her classroom is full of energy, imagination, and excitement. From dressing up to leading silly songs and dances, she creates an environment where students feel engaged and eager to learn.
What stands out most about Ms. Cantrell is her ability to make every day an adventure. A colleague shared that as a para in her classroom, no two days were ever the same, students could always count on a new fun-filled activity and a patient teacher ready to support them every step of the way.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. Cantrell, for your positivity, creativity, and the joy you bring to South Topsail Elementary. You make learning unforgettable!
Meet Ms. Lindsay Cantrell, a teacher at South Topsail Elementary School, who is being recognized for her creativity, patience, and welcoming personality. Ms. Cantrell has a gift for making learning fun, her classroom is full of energy, imagination, and excitement. From dressing up to leading silly songs and dances, she creates an environment where students feel engaged and eager to learn.
What stands out most about Ms. Cantrell is her ability to make every day an adventure. A colleague shared that as a para in her classroom, no two days were ever the same, students could always count on a new fun-filled activity and a patient teacher ready to support them every step of the way.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. Cantrell, for your positivity, creativity, and the joy you bring to South Topsail Elementary. You make learning unforgettable!
5th grade students are enjoying a cross curricular activity of "painting essays."
📸✨ Picture Day is Tomorrow! ✨📸
Don’t forget to bring your biggest Stingray smiles!💙
✅ Come to school looking sharp
✅ Bring your order form (if needed)
✅ Smile bright!
We can’t wait to see everyone’s shining faces tomorrow! 🌟
Don’t forget to bring your biggest Stingray smiles!💙
✅ Come to school looking sharp
✅ Bring your order form (if needed)
✅ Smile bright!
We can’t wait to see everyone’s shining faces tomorrow! 🌟
A little power outage didn't stop our Stingrays from learning this morning!
4th grade students are studying Frida Kahlo in art class in appreciation of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Fifth grade students learned all about being a sailor, long ago.
Join us tonight for Curriculum Night and a food truck! 5-5:15 meet with the PTO in the Gym. 5:15-6:00 pop into classrooms to receive information about expectations, grades and curriculum
🍎 Teacher Tuesday Spotlight 🍎
Meet Ms. Margo Lewis, an EC teacher at South Topsail Elementary School, who is being recognized for her patience, positivity, and the difference she makes in the lives of her students and colleagues. In just her second year of teaching, Ms. Lewis has already shown the qualities of an exceptional educator—always ready with a smile, even when challenges arise, and always putting her students first.
What stands out most about Ms. Lewis is her ability to be a steady, uplifting presence. During times of change, she was the one who held everyone together—supporting students and serving as a source of comfort for colleagues who needed a listening ear, encouragement, or even just a hug.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. Lewis, for your kindness, resilience, and dedication to your students and the South Topsail Elementary community. You are truly making a difference every day!
Meet Ms. Margo Lewis, an EC teacher at South Topsail Elementary School, who is being recognized for her patience, positivity, and the difference she makes in the lives of her students and colleagues. In just her second year of teaching, Ms. Lewis has already shown the qualities of an exceptional educator—always ready with a smile, even when challenges arise, and always putting her students first.
What stands out most about Ms. Lewis is her ability to be a steady, uplifting presence. During times of change, she was the one who held everyone together—supporting students and serving as a source of comfort for colleagues who needed a listening ear, encouragement, or even just a hug.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. Lewis, for your kindness, resilience, and dedication to your students and the South Topsail Elementary community. You are truly making a difference every day!
Please join us for Curriculum Night on Thursday from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm. We will have a brief PTO meeting in the gym from 5:00 pm-5:15 pm. You will be able to visit classrooms from 5:15 pm-6:00 pm.
Kindergarteners enjoyed the beautiful day ☀️ while going on a senses scavenger hunt 🕵️♂️ 🕵️♀️ 🕷️ 🌺 🍁
Stingrays in Mrs McCubbins', Ms Inman's and Mrs Prevatte's classes celebrated Constitution Day by working together to make their own classroom Bill of Rights today!
🧼💙 Let’s work together to keep PCS classrooms healthy!
✅ Encourage handwashing and covering coughs/sneezes
✅ Keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea
✅ Follow return-to-school guidelines for contagious illnesses like strep, pink eye, or chickenpox
By following these steps, we can limit the spread of germs and keep students learning. For more information, contact your school nurse or visit the CDC’s Infection Prevention Guidance for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/orr/school-preparedness/infection-prevention/index.html
✅ Encourage handwashing and covering coughs/sneezes
✅ Keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea
✅ Follow return-to-school guidelines for contagious illnesses like strep, pink eye, or chickenpox
By following these steps, we can limit the spread of germs and keep students learning. For more information, contact your school nurse or visit the CDC’s Infection Prevention Guidance for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/orr/school-preparedness/infection-prevention/index.html
Kinder and 1st grade Stingrays were hard at work learning new math concepts today!
Mark your calendars! Fall Picture Day will be October 1st. Lifetouch is our new photographer for the 25/26 School Year. If you pre-order online prior to picture day, you will receive a discount when you go to your cart to complete the transaction.
Please order on-line https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/. Lifetouch will accept Cash, Checks, or Money Orders on picture day. Checks/Money Orders MUST be made payable to Lifetouch. All in person purchases must be sealed in the provided order envelope. Cash change will not be able to be made by the photographer.
Please order on-line https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/. Lifetouch will accept Cash, Checks, or Money Orders on picture day. Checks/Money Orders MUST be made payable to Lifetouch. All in person purchases must be sealed in the provided order envelope. Cash change will not be able to be made by the photographer.
Congrats Stingrays on a job well done!!
