Ms Merritt's 3rd grade class threw a surprise party today to celebrate her upcoming wedding next week 💐
Stingrays LOVED meeting author/illustrator Jonathan Miller today and hearing all about Sammy the Wonder Dachshund! Additional order forms were sent home today- form and money due back Friday if you're interested in a personalized, autographed copy.
We have author/illustrator Jonathan Miller coming to South Topsail on Wednesday! Students have had so much fun reading about Sammy, the Wonder Dachshund and learning about Mr Miller's book-making process. Parents, please check your child's folder for an order form if you are interested in purchasing a personalized autographed copy of one of his amazing books!
Kinder team's circus at Trunk or Treat 🦓 🦒 🦁 🎪
Stingrays, be sure to wear your orange next week to show your support and raise awareness for Bullying Prevention. We can't wait to complete some fun activities in the classroom to help raise awareness for Bullying Prevention!
What an amazing Trunk or Treat last night! Thank you to all the families who came out, donated and volunteered!
🎃 TONIGHT, bring your cash to our Trunk or Treat Event, and for every dollar, you get a piece of tape to stick Deputy P to the wall! 🤑
"This is the only time I'll let you do this—so don’t miss out!" - Deputy P
Let’s raise funds and have some spooky fun! 💰👻 #trunkortreat
The Book Fair is ready!! Time to spread some ✨ book joy ✨ this week Stingrays!
The Book Fair is ready!! Time to spread some ✨ book joy ✨ this week Stingrays!
Stingrays, be sure to wear your yellow next week to show your support and raise awareness for those with Special Needs. We can't wait to complete some fun activities in the classroom to help raise awareness for our Stingray friends!
Stingrays had a great time today learning all about how fire trucks 🚒 respond to our neighbors in Pender County!
The Pender County Health Department is offering flu vaccines for students (K-12) and school staff at our schools. 🩺💉 It's a convenient way to protect your family this flu season!
✔️ Consent forms are due by Oct. 18. ✔️ Paper and online consent forms available.
For more information and a full schedule of vaccine clinics, visit: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/1813524
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Pender ofrecerá vacunas contra la gripe para estudiantes (K-12) y personal escolar en nuestras escuelas. 🩺💉 ¡Es una manera conveniente de proteger a tu familia esta temporada de gripe!
✔️ Los formularios de consentimiento deben entregarse antes del 18 de octubre. ✔️ Formularios de consentimiento disponibles en papel y en línea.
Para más información y el calendario completo de las clínicas de vacunación, visita: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/1813524
📣 Attention, PCS Families! Join us for the next SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee) Meeting! This is a great opportunity for parents of children with disabilities to connect, share, and learn about important topics in special education.
We hope to see you there! Your voice matters!
📣 ¡Atención, familias de PCS! Únanse a nosotros en la próxima reunión del Comité Asesor de Padres de Educación Especial (SEPAC). ¡Es una excelente oportunidad para que los padres de niños con discapacidades se conecten, compartan y aprendan sobre temas importantes en educación especial!
¡Esperamos verlos ahí! ¡Su voz es importante!
Check out this graphic on the statistics of why attendance is important!
Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/southtopsailelemschool
(While you're there, check out our volunteer opportunities!)
📢 Parents: We need your feedback!
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is revising the K-12 math standards, and your input is critical. Two surveys are available for parents to share their thoughts:
1️. General Survey – Share your overall thoughts on the current math standards.
2️. Grade/Course-Specific Survey – Provide detailed feedback for specific grades or courses.
🗓 Deadline: October 21st at 5 PM
💻 Complete the surveys here: https://bit.ly/4ewtrE7
Your feedback will help shape future math instruction in North Carolina! Please take a moment to complete the survey and share with other families. Thank you for participating!
📢 ¡Padres: Necesitamos sus comentarios!
El Departamento de Instrucción Pública de Carolina del Norte (NCDPI) está revisando los estándares de matemáticas K-12, y su opinión es fundamental. Hay dos encuestas disponibles para que los padres compartan sus pensamientos:
1. Encuesta General – Comparta sus opiniones generales sobre los estándares de matemáticas actuales.
2. Encuesta Específica por Grado/Curso – Proporcione comentarios detallados sobre grados o cursos específicos.
🗓 Fecha límite: 21 de octubre a las 5 PM
💻 Complete las encuestas aquí: https://bit.ly/4ewtrE7
¡Sus comentarios ayudarán a moldear la futura enseñanza de matemáticas en Carolina del Norte! Por favor, tómese un momento para completar la encuesta y compártala con otras familias. ¡Gracias por su participación!
October is the month to raise awareness for many different important causes. This week we will wear green to raise awareness for mental health. The classroom teachers have been given a resource of different activities they will complete throughout the week to raise awareness for mental health. Don't forget to wear your green tomorrow!
Please join us on October 17th for our annual Trunk or Treat! The fun will be from 5-7 pm. We will have games in the gym and food truck on campus. The book fair will also be open. A sensory room will be available for any student that needs a sensory break. Please use this link if you would like to sign up to assist with Trunk of Treat. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080549AEAA2DA2F94-50080261-2024
We can't do it without you! Please consider volunteering to help at the Book Fair October 14-18. The story starts with you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0945A9AA2AAAF85-51932482-20242025
Hey Stingrays! Don't forget that tomorrow is picture day!
