Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Ready for a techy dose of cuteness and curiosity? 🤖💙 Students in every grade practiced hands-on coding with Blue-Bot in class. 10 bots were funded by a Bright Ideas Grant from JOEMC and 4 more were donated by our amazing TAES PTA. Our students are coding, collaborating, and having fun with Blue-Bot! They’ll be out in action at STEM Day on Wednesday, April 1! ✨ We still need volunteers to help STEM Day stations run smoothly. Can you lend an hour (or two)? Sign up today at https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E0D44AEAF2AAAFD0-62904452-blast

Today, our Osprey staff and families came together for the Blue Ribbon Walk in support of Ms. Obremski and to raise awareness for colorectal cancer 💙 We are so proud of Ms. Obremski’s strength and resilience, and we are cheering her on every step of the way. Our nest isn’t the same without her, and we can’t wait to welcome her back home soon! #OspreyStrong #BlueRibbonWalk #StrongerTogether

Kindergartners are busy learning about the needs of living things. From planting radish seeds to watching the metamorphosis of caterpillars, there have been many magical moments this week.

4th grade families: There are still open slots! Starts tomorrow!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4AC23A6FEC61-62985914-4thgrade

Art sessions will be immediately after school on Tuesdays (for 4 weeks) beginning 3/24 Pick-up time will be promptly 3:30 (where the afternoon carline meets).

Our 3rd graders had an amazing day exploring Airlie Gardens! 🌿🌼 Students learned all about pollinators, soil, and the important role nature plays in our world. They loved getting hands-on, observing, and discovering new things along the way. It was a fantastic trip full of learning, curiosity, and fun! 🐝🌱✨

📚✨ Yearbook Orders – Don’t Miss Out! ✨📚

There are only 2 weeks left to order your student’s yearbook! Be sure to place your order by April 1st so your child doesn’t miss out on this year’s memories.

👉 To order:
Visit www.strawbridge.net

Click “Order Pictures & Yearbooks”
Enter code: YB33055

👶 4th Grade Parents:
If you’d like to include a baby photo or special picture for the 4th Grade Dedication Page, you can upload it anytime before April 1st.
📌 Important: Be sure to include your child’s name as the photo tag or it cannot be included.
Uploads after 4/1 or without a name will not be accepted.

👉 Upload photos here:
https://plicbooks.com/go/62YAB5

📧 Questions? Email: topsailelemyearbook@gmail.com

Don’t wait—order today and help us capture this year’s special memories! 💙

TAES Ospreys are ready to Rock Our Socks! 🧦💙💛 On Friday, March 20th for Down Syndrome Awareness Day, we celebrate inclusion, kindness, and the unique abilities that make every person special. Students and staff are encouraged to wear their brightest, most colorful, and mismatched socks to show support and spread awareness. Let’s stand together, celebrate differences, and show that TAES is a place where everyone belongs! #RockYourSocks #TAESOspreys

Be on the lookout for your child's order form. Orders are due March 30th. Thank you for supporting the TAES art program!

We are excited to recognize our You Shine Award Spotlight Teachers and Staff for February and March! These amazing educators go above and beyond each day to support our students, build positive relationships, and make our school community shine. 🌟

Their dedication, passion, and commitment to helping every student succeed truly make a difference in our classrooms and throughout our school. We are so grateful for the impact they have on our students and families.

🎉 Celebrating Our Outstanding Teachers! 🍎 Topsail Elementary is proud to recognize two incredible educators for their dedication, passion, and commitment to our students! ✨ Beginning Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Couty Mrs. Couty has made an amazing impact in her first years of teaching. Her enthusiasm, creativity, and care for her students make her a wonderful addition to our TAES family. We are so proud of the positive difference she is making every day! 🌟 Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Watkins Mrs. Watkins exemplifies excellence in education. Her dedication to student success, leadership among colleagues, and passion for teaching truly make her shine. We are grateful for the many ways she supports and inspires our students and school community. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Couty and Mrs. Watkins on these well-deserved honors! 👏💙 #TAESPride

Kindergarten Registration is underway at TAES! 🎒✏️ you may register online or stop into the school for help any day between 8:30-2:30. There will also be an event held this Wednesday evening!

📚 Book Buddies in Action! There’s nothing better than sharing a love of reading! Our students had a great time during Book Buddies, partnering up to read together, practice fluency, and enjoy some great stories. It was wonderful to see our older students supporting younger readers while building confidence and friendships along the way. Moments like these help grow a lifelong love of reading—one book at a time! ❤️📖

🌟 Feature Friday: Employee Spotlight 🌟

This week we’re recognizing Mrs. Deirdre Preston, Guidance Counselor at Topsail Annandale Elementary School.

Mrs. Preston stepped into her role as our full-time school counselor this year, and she has taken on a wide range of responsibilities in a short amount of time. She supports our work with 504 plans and MTSS, leads small groups, provides classroom guidance lessons, and meets with students individually as needed. For someone new to the position, she has handled these responsibilities with focus and care.

Mrs. Preston works hard to support students, staff, and families. She is patient and thoughtful in her approach, and she communicates clearly with families, even when conversations are difficult. Students know they have a safe place to talk, and staff know they can reach out to her for support.

She has quickly become an important part of our team at TAES.

💛💙 Thank you, Mrs. Preston, for the steady support you provide to our students and school community.

What a great way to wrap up Read Across America Week! 📚🎉 Today our halls were filled with some of our favorite book characters during the TAES Character Parade! Students and staff had so much fun dressing up and celebrating the joy of reading together. From classic favorites to new heroes, it was amazing to see so many stories come to life right here in our school. Thank you to our families for helping make this event so special. It was the perfect ending to a week focused on the power and fun of reading! 📖✨

📚🏆 Huge congratulations to our incredible TAES 4th graders and TMS 5th graders for bringing home the 3rd Place Trophy at Battle of the Books! We are so proud of your hard work, teamwork, and dedication to reading. Your commitment to preparing, practicing, and supporting one another truly paid off! 💙 Thank you to our coaches and families for cheering these students on every step of the way. We celebrate every single one of you who helped earn this amazing accomplishment! 🎉📖

Our 4th grade students had an incredible time last week visiting Moore’s Creek National Battlefield! 🇺🇸

Throughout the day, students rotated through hands-on colonial activities including candle making, writing with a quill, dressing like a colonial child, woodworking, and cloth dyeing. They truly stepped back in time and experienced history in action!

One of the highlights of the trip was watching a short Revolutionary War reenactment at the battlefield featuring muskets and cannons. It was an exciting and memorable way to bring their learning to life.

What a fun and educational day for our 4th graders! ✨

Enjoy your day off tomorrow by treating yourself to a delicious lunch or dinner at Italian Bistro! 🍝✨

It’s TAES March Spirit Day, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly back to support TAES. What an easy (and tasty!) way to give back to our school!

We hope to see you there or picking up some yummy takeout. Thank you for supporting TAES! 💙🍕

📚✨ We kicked off Read Across America Week the BEST way! ✨📚 Today our entire school hit pause for DEAR Time — Drop Everything and Read! From classrooms to hallways, everyone was curled up with a good book and celebrating the joy of reading together. 📖❤️ What a perfect way to launch a week focused on imagination, learning, and a lifelong love of books. Happy Read Across America Week! 🎉📚

📚🏀 PCS March Million Minute Reading Challenge – Sweet Sixteen Round! 🏀📚 March 1–7 is the Sweet Sixteen round, and we’re facing off against Burgaw Middle School! This week, every single reading minute counts! ⏱️ Make sure students are: ✅ Reading each night ✅ Recording their minutes using the icon in ClassLink ✅ Or logging minutes using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB_3u_9YQqrCS0ns0r5t2q6FLqh0qNj6PlIG48L_3V1bo0Dg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113822365856444067076 Let’s show up strong, stay consistent, and power through to the Elite 8! 💪📖 Keep reading and keep logging — we’ve got this! 🎉 Jessica Bellflower

🎤✨ What a SHOW! ✨🎭 💙🎶 Talent show acts part 2