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
Check out this graphic on the statistics of why attendance is important!
📣 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!
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
Hey Stingrays! Don't forget that tomorrow is picture day!
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
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to South Topsail Oct 14-18! Learn more at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/southtopsailelemschool #ScholasticBookFairs
Principal Spotlight: Ms. Kathryn Bates 🌟👩🏫
In celebration of National Principal Month, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Ms. Kathryn Bates, who has been leading her school for the past 2 years and has spent 14 years in education. 📚✨ Ms. Bates attended Catawba College for her undergraduate degree and continued her graduate studies at UNC Charlotte. 🎓
Outside of school, Ms. Bates loves watching sports 🏀, spending time on the beach or on a boat 🌊🚤, listening to music 🎶, and watching romantic comedy series 🎥💕. She enjoys grilling steaks at home 🍖🔥, with pepperoni and pineapple as her go-to pizza topping 🍕🍍. A fan of Mary Kay Andrews books 📖, she also enjoys playing board games with her family during her downtime 🎲👨👩👧👦.
A fun fact about Ms. Bates' background: before education, she worked as a bartender 🍹, where she learned to work with people from all walks of life. She also has a hidden talent—knee boarding! 🌊🤙 Ms. Bates loves all music genres 🎶 and chooses her tunes depending on her mood.
With both of her parents having been educators for over 30 years 👨🏫👩🏫, it’s no surprise that Ms. Bates was inspired by her family to pursue a career in education. As the oldest of three children, she felt born to lead 🏆 and wanted to make a difference, just as she saw her parents do. 🌟
One of Ms. Bates’ most memorable moments in her career was being nominated as Carolina Panther Teacher of the Week 🏈, recognized on the 50-yard line during a game, and treated to box seat tickets and school supplies sponsored by FSI. 🎟️📦
When asked what she enjoys most about her current school, Ms. Bates said it’s the people—the staff, students, and community are all amazing! 🤗💙 Her favorite school tradition? The fun-filled "Trunk or Treat" event 🎃🚗👻.
We’re so thankful for leaders like Ms. Bates, who make a positive impact every day! 🌟👏
Due to overwhelming support, Pender EMS is closing donations at 1pm today. Pender EMS may open for more donations at a later point depending on the needs from that area. Please do not continue to drop items off at Pender County Schools locations until further notice. THANK YOU!! #OnePender
Come down for Curriculum Night tonight and plan on dinner with Southern Roots food truck!
Stingrays explored virtual reality this week to round out International Dot Day.
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Pender County Schools is closely monitoring the weather conditions related to Hurricane Helene. A decision regarding Friday’s schedule will be made by noon on Thursday. We will provide further updates as necessary. Please stay tuned for any announcements.
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están monitoreando de cerca las condiciones climáticas relacionadas con el huracán Helene. La decisión sobre el horario del viernes se tomará el jueves al mediodía. Proporcionaremos más actualizaciones según sea necesario. Estén atentos a cualquier anuncio.
Stingray families! Tonight Boombalati's will host "Dine Out for Kids" in which STE will receive a percentage of tonight's proceeds. Enjoy some yummy ice cream!!
Pender County School Families,
Today a few school districts in North Carolina were affected by false reports of violence on their campuses. We have been in contact with local law enforcement and there is no credible threat to any of our schools. It appears to be part of a hoax known as “swatting.”
While Pender County Schools has not experienced this issue directly, we know the message is circulating on social media and that many of our families may be understandably concerned about school safety. Please know that our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We take any and all reports of potential threats seriously, and we are making every effort to maintain an environment where students and staff feel safe.
We would like to continue to remind our students and school community, if you see something, “Say Something” using our reporting system located on the main webpage of every school as well as the Pender County Schools mobile app. Also always report, don’t repost. Sharing false information, making threats, and engaging in online harassment are serious offenses that can have severe consequences.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your individual school. Thank you for your attention to this important update.
📢 Schools Open on Normal Schedule Wednesday, September 18! 📚
We’re happy to inform you that all Pender County Schools will resume regular operations on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
YMCA is cancelled, please notify your child's teacher on how your student will get home.
STE will dismiss at 11:50 am. PACES and PTO Basketball Clinic have both been cancelled. Please drive safely. Buses will take a little longer to navigate through our current weather.