Congratulations to our fourth grade teacher Sara Cooper, who has been selected as the Fall 2025 recipient of the UNCW Watson College of Education Roy E. Harkin Teacher Recognition Award! Established in memory of Dr. Roy E. Harkin, this honor recognizes outstanding public school educators who demonstrate excellence in preparing future teachers and fostering strong partnerships with university programs. Ms. Cooper’s nomination highlighted her deep dedication to Topsail Annandale Elementary, her colleagues, and the Watson College students she mentors creating a true culture of belonging and modeling the highest standards of professional practice. 🌟🍎
Ms. Cooper will be formally honored at the PDS Partnership Celebration on Thursday, December 4, where she will receive the award and a monetary token of appreciation. Her name will also be added to the recognition plaque displayed at the Watson College of Education. Please join us in congratulating Sara on this exceptional and well-deserved achievement her commitment, leadership, and passion continue to make a meaningful impact on the future of education! 💙👏
Ms. Cooper will be formally honored at the PDS Partnership Celebration on Thursday, December 4, where she will receive the award and a monetary token of appreciation. Her name will also be added to the recognition plaque displayed at the Watson College of Education. Please join us in congratulating Sara on this exceptional and well-deserved achievement her commitment, leadership, and passion continue to make a meaningful impact on the future of education! 💙👏
✨ Out-of-this-world learning! 🚀
Ms. Watkins’ and Ms. Miller’s classes had an amazing time today with a special presentation. Our students loved exploring space, science, and service! 🌌🛩️
Enjoying time in the fresh air playing at recess
We can't wait to see everyone at family movie night tonight! Come enjoy food trucks, Coastal Buddy Builders, Wilmington hoops, Coastal Athletics, and of course the movie!
🌟 Feature Friday: Employee Spotlight 🌟
This week we’re shining the spotlight on Ms. Rachelle Valentine, Food Service Worker at Topsail Annandale Elementary School (TAES).
Ms. Valentine goes above and beyond each day to make sure every student starts their day with a smile and a great meal. 🍎✨ Her care for students goes far beyond the serving line, she takes time to connect, encourage, and help make each child’s day a little brighter.
Her positivity doesn’t stop there. Ms. Valentine’s cheerful attitude and endless support uplift everyone around her. Whether she’s lending a hand to a teammate or sharing a kind word, her smile sets the tone for a warm, welcoming cafeteria environment. 💛
💙 Thank you, Ms. Valentine, for your kindness, dedication, and the joy you bring to students and colleagues at TAES every single day!
This week we’re shining the spotlight on Ms. Rachelle Valentine, Food Service Worker at Topsail Annandale Elementary School (TAES).
Ms. Valentine goes above and beyond each day to make sure every student starts their day with a smile and a great meal. 🍎✨ Her care for students goes far beyond the serving line, she takes time to connect, encourage, and help make each child’s day a little brighter.
Her positivity doesn’t stop there. Ms. Valentine’s cheerful attitude and endless support uplift everyone around her. Whether she’s lending a hand to a teammate or sharing a kind word, her smile sets the tone for a warm, welcoming cafeteria environment. 💛
💙 Thank you, Ms. Valentine, for your kindness, dedication, and the joy you bring to students and colleagues at TAES every single day!
Our second graders have been diving deep into their unit on The American West! They’ve made amazing connections between the Native Americans, settlers, the government, the prairie, and the buffalo — learning how each one impacted the others and shaped life on the frontier. 🦬🌻
We love seeing their curiosity grow as they make sense of how all these pieces fit together in our nation’s history! 💫
🌱🐛 Our first graders got their hands dirty today with a special visit from the Master Gardeners! Students learned all about worms and how these amazing little creatures help plants grow. 🌿
TAES Spirit Night tonight at Phroyo from 4-9 pm. Let them know you are there to support TAES and enjoy a yummy treat!
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! 💙
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! 💙
Mrs. Lynch’s students showed off their creativity and love for reading by decorating pumpkins to look like their favorite book characters! From classic stories to new favorites, each pumpkin was full of personality and imagination. 🍂✨
We love seeing our students bring books to life in such a fun and festive way! Great job, Mrs. Lynch’s class! 👏💛
#TAES #BookCharacterPumpkins #ReadingIsFun #SoarWithTAES
🎉 New School-Wide PBIS Initiative! 🎉
Based on feedback from our parent survey this year, one of our big focuses this year is giving out more incentives for positive behavior.
We’re excited to kick off our new Class SOAR Awards at TAES! 🌟
Each month, classes will work together to earn SOAR Awards by showing our school-wide expectations and positive behaviors.
Every month will have a special focus, and for November, we’re focusing on Self-Control 🧠💪
Classes that consistently demonstrate self-control will earn SOAR Awards throughout the month. At the end of November, one class from each grade level will win a special Pizza Party! 🍕🎉
This is a great conversation starter to talk about with your students at home. You can also see our class tracker in the hall.
Let’s make November a month full of great choices, teamwork, and self-control, TAES! 💙💛
#TAESSOARS #PBIS #SelfControl #Teamwork #PositiveBehavior
We had a fabulous night celebrating our veterans at our 2nd and 3rd grade concert. Thank you to all of our military families past and present and to all of those who serve our country. Thank you to Mrs. Payne for putting on a tremendous show.
🌡️ 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.
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.
🧠✨ 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! 💙
“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! 💙
📣BONUS WEEK! 📣Our Topsail Annandale Elementary Fun Run was such a huge success we decided to keep keep myBooster.com open for one more week! With your help, we can EXCEED our goal and make an even bigger impact on the lives of our students at Topsail Elementary. And don’t forget, just one more week before those Reward Store orders are processed and shipped to our school. Place your final orders TONIGHT! Access the store through your mybooster.com page.
Thank you to all of the friends and family who came out to support our students during the run and throughout our Boosterthon! 🙏❤️
Thank you to all of the friends and family who came out to support our students during the run and throughout our Boosterthon! 🙏❤️
🥫 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
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
🌟 Feature Friday: Employee Spotlight 🌟
This week we’re celebrating Pat Stephens (Miss Patty), driver of Bus 289 at Topsail Annandale Elementary. For nearly two years, Miss Patty has been a familiar, caring face for students and families. Known for her positive attitude and genuine care, she ensures her riders are safe, supported, and always where they need to be. Parents and students alike are grateful for the consistency, kindness, and dedication she brings to her role every single day.
💛💙 Thank you, Miss Patty, for the joy and care you share with your students—you are an important part of the Topsail Annandale school community!
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.
🚨Update: The dates of our book fair have changed!
There has been an unexpected delay in the shipment of our fair. Our book fair will now be from Wednesday 11/5 through Wednesday 11/12. Monday guidance/media classes will now shop on Monday 11/10, and Tuesday guidance/media classes will now shop on Wednesday 11/12. Please view this week's newsletter for more information.
If you signed up to volunteer on Monday 11/5 or Tuesday 11/6 we will reach out to you soon for rescheduling.
🛍Our online fair is still open - visit https://tinyurl.com/47tdwfss to shop now or buy gift cards!
There has been an unexpected delay in the shipment of our fair. Our book fair will now be from Wednesday 11/5 through Wednesday 11/12. Monday guidance/media classes will now shop on Monday 11/10, and Tuesday guidance/media classes will now shop on Wednesday 11/12. Please view this week's newsletter for more information.
If you signed up to volunteer on Monday 11/5 or Tuesday 11/6 we will reach out to you soon for rescheduling.
🛍Our online fair is still open - visit https://tinyurl.com/47tdwfss to shop now or buy gift cards!
It is our last night to donate to reach our stretch goal of $60,000 dollars! Send out one last text, email, and share your link on social media to help us make one last push to get there!
