South Topsail Elementary School

Yesterday, our students had a great time during our Native American In-House Field Trip. They got hands-on experience building a tipi and spent time exploring real Native American artifacts, which definitely brought their learning to life. All of this connected perfectly with our Wit & Wisdom Module 2 unit, Exploring the American West, giving students a deeper, more meaningful understanding of the cultures and histories we’ve been studying. It was awesome!

UNCW's Marine Quest came to talk to our 4th graders this morning. They got to discover underwater creatures 🦀 🕷️ and try their hand at making tap water the exact salinity of the ocean 🧂 💦

1st grade Stingrays had the best time learning all about space at their in-house field trip with Star Lab!

If you are able, please help keep our Stingrays healthy this holiday season by donating tissues, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes.

Feeling under the weather? We’ve got you covered! 😷💻

Did you know your child can be tested for COVID, flu, or strep right at school? Through our PATH partnership telehealth program, students can see a Nurse Practitioner virtually, and testing can be done on-site, quick and easy!

➡️ Contact your school nurse to enroll in Telehealth today.
📞 Questions? Call 910-815-7063

Let’s keep Pender County Schools healthy together! 💙

¿No se siente bien? ¡Tenemos todo cubierto! 😷💻

¿Sabía que su hijo(a) puede hacerse la prueba de COVID, gripe o estreptococo directamente en la escuela?
A través de nuestro programa de telemedicina en colaboración con PATH, los estudiantes pueden tener una visita virtual con un(a) enfermero(a) practicante, ¡y las pruebas se pueden realizar en la escuela de forma rápida y sencilla!

➡️ Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela para inscribirse en el programa de Telehealth hoy mismo.
📞 ¿Preguntas? Llame al 910-815-7063

¡Mantengamos juntos a las Escuelas del Condado de Pender saludables! 💙

🌡️ Is your student feeling under the weather?
Don’t worry — help is available right at school! 💙

If your child has symptoms of a cold, flu, strep, or COVID, quick and convenient testing can be done through your school nurse. It’s an easy way to help your student feel better sooner and keep everyone healthy this season.

👉 Contact your school nurse or call 910-815-7063 for more information.

🌡️ ¿Tu estudiante no se siente bien?
¡No te preocupes! 💙 La ayuda está disponible directamente en la escuela.

Si tu hijo(a) tiene síntomas de resfriado, gripe, estreptococo o COVID, puede hacerse una prueba rápida y conveniente con la enfermera escolar. Es una manera fácil de ayudar a que tu estudiante se sienta mejor pronto y mantener a todos saludables esta temporada.

👉 Contacta a la enfermera escolar o llama al 910-815-7063 para más información.

Picture Retakes are this Thursday, November 6th. Send in your child's original picture package if available.

🧠✨ Spotlight: Sophie Heckerman

“Many people don’t realize that school psychologists do much more than testing. We support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral well-being, collaborate with teachers and families to create positive learning environments, and help schools build systems that support all learners.”

Ms. Heckerman has been a school psychologist for 10 years (Four with PCS) and loves "the connections I get to make with students and staff".

We’re grateful for everything she does to support our students and staff! 💙

Calling all Stingrays!

Skip the dishes and support South Topsail Elementary!

Join us tonight, Tuesday, November 4th, at Oval & Ale from 4–8 PM.

Just mention STE, and a portion of your bill will go toward supporting our school!

Thank you for your support!

Join us tonight at Oval and Ale to support STES!!

🥫 Let’s Fill the Bins and Fill Hearts! 💙
This November, Pender County Schools is collecting non-perishable food and snacks to support local organizations that care for our community.
🗓️ Donations accepted all month long
📍 Drop off at your school
✨ Requested items: cereal, canned tuna or chicken, peanut butter, condiments, and individually packaged snacks like granola bars, Pop-Tarts, tuna packets, and more.
Every little bit helps, and every donation stays right here in Pender County. 💛
Together, we can make a difference! #OnePender

What a beautiful day ☀️ to enjoy our South Topsail Stingrays in Ms Rodgers' chorus singing at the Spot Festival! 🎶 🐟

Extra points for anyone who can guess the play on words of Mrs Eames' ensemble today.

Only at South Topsail! Coach D made car line ROAR-some on this chilly Halloween morning by showing up as a dinosaur! 🦕 🦖 What a DINO-mite start to our Fun Friday!

Due to a traffic accident in the area and heavy traffic volume on HWY 17, expect delays involving bus pickup and arrival at school. We appreciate your patience.

5th Graders were honored to host Whitebull of the Nez Perce tribe today. He told stories, sang songs and discussed the history of the tribe. Students were excited to spend the morning with the storyteller featured in our Wit and Wisdom lessons for Module 1!

📣Join the Pender County Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO) for a parent meeting on Oct. 28, 5:30–7:30 PM at Topsail High School. Meet the team, connect with others, and learn about available resources. 💙💛

STEM is a little more fun in Media when our activities are based on spooky Halloween read alouds! 👻 🎃 🖍️

Trunk or Treat was a HUGE success last night! Thank you to all the families who came out for candy, friends, games and books! 👻 🎃 🍬 🕷️