Kindergarten and first grade students celebrated fire safety week with a visit from two fire trucks! We learned about fire safety, what to do during a fire emergency, and how to make sure the firefighter sees us in the event of a fire rescue.
Our 2nd graders are using money to relate to place value units!
Bats at Night! Kindergarten is learning about geometric shapes and primary colors in Art this week.
Family PE week has been so much fun! It has been a great week getting to share the PE experience with our parents and have so many smiling faces in the building. Shout out to Coach Redd for making this experience happen. Thank you to all of the families who have been able to join us. Share your photos in the comments!
🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Topsail Annandale Elementary Fun Run kicks off soon! We’re attempting to raise $50,000 for playground resurfacing and classroom enhancements and we need your help. Save the date and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.
💻 Register online at MyBooster.com – 10/8/2025
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/22
👟 Event Day – 10/31
💻 Register online at MyBooster.com – 10/8/2025
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/22
👟 Event Day – 10/31
🍎 Teacher Tuesday Spotlight 🍎
Meet Ms. Andrea Swepson, a Speech-Language Pathologist at Topsail Annandale Elementary, who has dedicated 26 years to education (20 in NC). Ms. Swepson is being recognized for her expertise, compassion, and the way she goes above and beyond to support both students and families. She helps teachers address functional communication needs, guides families in understanding speech therapy services, and makes speech sessions fun, interactive, and goal-oriented. Her students take ownership of their progress and celebrate every milestone along the way.
What stands out most about Ms. Swepson is her authenticity and her willingness to share her expertise with others. She’s a trusted mentor and colleague, always stepping in to assist with IEP paperwork, interventions, and teacher support. One recent example shows her heart in action: when a student failed a hearing test and parents struggled to find an ENT, Ms. Swepson located one through the county. The student received necessary surgery, recovered, and no longer needed speech services—thanks to her determination and care.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. Swepson, for your professionalism, mentorship, and dedication to helping students find their voice and thrive. You are a true asset to Topsail Annandale Elementary and Pender County Schools!
Meet Ms. Andrea Swepson, a Speech-Language Pathologist at Topsail Annandale Elementary, who has dedicated 26 years to education (20 in NC). Ms. Swepson is being recognized for her expertise, compassion, and the way she goes above and beyond to support both students and families. She helps teachers address functional communication needs, guides families in understanding speech therapy services, and makes speech sessions fun, interactive, and goal-oriented. Her students take ownership of their progress and celebrate every milestone along the way.
What stands out most about Ms. Swepson is her authenticity and her willingness to share her expertise with others. She’s a trusted mentor and colleague, always stepping in to assist with IEP paperwork, interventions, and teacher support. One recent example shows her heart in action: when a student failed a hearing test and parents struggled to find an ENT, Ms. Swepson located one through the county. The student received necessary surgery, recovered, and no longer needed speech services—thanks to her determination and care.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. Swepson, for your professionalism, mentorship, and dedication to helping students find their voice and thrive. You are a true asset to Topsail Annandale Elementary and Pender County Schools!
This week has started our Family PE week! It has been great welcoming in parents to come and experience PE with their students. We can't wait to welcome others the rest of this week! Thank you Coach Redd for putting together a fantastic experience.
Today the Coastal Pender Rotary donated dictionaries to all of our 3rd graders students. We are so grateful to have them support this yearly initiative.
Students across TAES were kicking off the millions minute reading challenge today! Let's get those kids reading.
📚✨ It starts at HOME! ✨📚
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!
Pender County Schools is challenging families to help us reach ONE MILLION minutes of reading outside of school this year.
🛋️ 📖 Bedtime stories.
🚗 📱 Reading on the way to practice.
☀️ 📚 Quiet time at the park.
Every minute counts!
📚✨ ¡Todo empieza en CASA! ✨📚
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender están retando a las familias a ayudarnos a alcanzar UN MILLÓN de minutos de lectura fuera de la escuela este año.
🛋️ 📖 Cuentos antes de dormir.
🚗 📱 Lectura de camino a la práctica.
☀️ 📚 Un rato tranquilo en el parque.
¡Cada minuto cuenta!
The million minute reading challenge starts this week! Use the form below to document your students reading each night. Help Pender county reach out goal by May 1st!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB_3u_9YQqrCS0ns0r5t2q6FLqh0qNj6PlIG48L_3V1bo0Dg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113822365856444067076
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB_3u_9YQqrCS0ns0r5t2q6FLqh0qNj6PlIG48L_3V1bo0Dg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113822365856444067076
We are excited to start welcoming volunteers into TAES!
Because I stink 🦨at scheduling posts while on vacation, it's a "Two-fer" Teacher Tuesday because they each deserve a story to match their name. I'm Sorry!!!
🍎 Teacher Tuesday Spotlight 🍎
Meet Ms. Maggie Gregory, a Kindergarten teacher at Topsail Annandale Elementary School, who is being celebrated for her kindness, caring nature, and the way she goes above and beyond for her students. With 5 years of teaching experience, Ms. Gregory has already made a lasting impact on both her students and their families.
What stands out most about Ms. Gregory is her sweet and nurturing personality. She not only supports her current students but continues to show kindness to former students as well. One parent shared that when their child became very sick, Ms. Gregory had the entire class make get well cards that meant the world to their family.
Thank you, Ms. Gregory, for your caring heart, dedication, and the joy you bring into your classroom each day. Your students are lucky to learn and grow in such a loving environment! 💛💙
🍎 Teacher Tuesday Spotlight 🍎
Meet Ms. Roseanna Robertson, a dedicated Preschool teacher at Cape Fear Elementary School with over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. What began as a job when she was just 17 quickly grew into a passion and a lifelong career in nurturing and inspiring young learners.
Ms. Robertson’s favorite subject to teach is math, because it’s concrete, hands-on, and can be woven into fun and meaningful activities that support children’s overall development. One of her most cherished teaching moments came when a concerned parent saw her child flourish in preschool.
Outside the classroom, Ms. Robertson enjoys supporting her children’s activities, attending community events, and even traveling across the country to do pageant hair and makeup. At home, she shares life with her pets: Blue the black lab, Honey the golden goldendoodle, Charlie the orange tabby cat, and Gabby the beta fish. Her favorite destination is the Cayman Islands, and her teaching philosophy is simple but powerful: build a nurturing, community-centered classroom that lays the foundation for lifelong learning.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. Robertson, for your dedication, heart, and impact on our youngest learners at Cape Fear Elementary!
🍎 Teacher Tuesday Spotlight 🍎
Meet Ms. Maggie Gregory, a Kindergarten teacher at Topsail Annandale Elementary School, who is being celebrated for her kindness, caring nature, and the way she goes above and beyond for her students. With 5 years of teaching experience, Ms. Gregory has already made a lasting impact on both her students and their families.
What stands out most about Ms. Gregory is her sweet and nurturing personality. She not only supports her current students but continues to show kindness to former students as well. One parent shared that when their child became very sick, Ms. Gregory had the entire class make get well cards that meant the world to their family.
Thank you, Ms. Gregory, for your caring heart, dedication, and the joy you bring into your classroom each day. Your students are lucky to learn and grow in such a loving environment! 💛💙
🍎 Teacher Tuesday Spotlight 🍎
Meet Ms. Roseanna Robertson, a dedicated Preschool teacher at Cape Fear Elementary School with over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. What began as a job when she was just 17 quickly grew into a passion and a lifelong career in nurturing and inspiring young learners.
Ms. Robertson’s favorite subject to teach is math, because it’s concrete, hands-on, and can be woven into fun and meaningful activities that support children’s overall development. One of her most cherished teaching moments came when a concerned parent saw her child flourish in preschool.
Outside the classroom, Ms. Robertson enjoys supporting her children’s activities, attending community events, and even traveling across the country to do pageant hair and makeup. At home, she shares life with her pets: Blue the black lab, Honey the golden goldendoodle, Charlie the orange tabby cat, and Gabby the beta fish. Her favorite destination is the Cayman Islands, and her teaching philosophy is simple but powerful: build a nurturing, community-centered classroom that lays the foundation for lifelong learning.
💛💙 Thank you, Ms. Robertson, for your dedication, heart, and impact on our youngest learners at Cape Fear Elementary!
🧼💙 Let’s work together to keep PCS classrooms healthy!
✅ Encourage handwashing and covering coughs/sneezes
✅ Keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea
✅ Follow return-to-school guidelines for contagious illnesses like strep, pink eye, or chickenpox
By following these steps, we can limit the spread of germs and keep students learning. For more information, contact your school nurse or visit the CDC’s Infection Prevention Guidance for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/orr/school-preparedness/infection-prevention/index.html
✅ Encourage handwashing and covering coughs/sneezes
✅ Keep your child home if they have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea
✅ Follow return-to-school guidelines for contagious illnesses like strep, pink eye, or chickenpox
By following these steps, we can limit the spread of germs and keep students learning. For more information, contact your school nurse or visit the CDC’s Infection Prevention Guidance for Schools: https://www.cdc.gov/orr/school-preparedness/infection-prevention/index.html
4th grade participated in a gallery walk today sharing all they are learning about figurative language and all about the heart.
Operation Military Kids Club has kicked off for the year! We are so happy to be able to celebrate our military families all year long.
2nd graders have been working on determine the main idea in reading this week and have been rocking it!
Don't forget, TAES spirit night is tonight at Wilmywoodie, The LBC. You can dine in or pre-order food to go here: https://order.toasttab.com/online/wilmywoodie-the-lbc-bottle-shop-beer-yard. Don't forget to let them know you are there for TAES. See you tonight!
Kindergartners are learning procedures and routines. They created their first self portraits by following directions step-by-step, building their listening skills.
State testing data from 24-25 is in. We are so proud of the strong proficiency our students showed in both math and reading! Congratulations to our students and staff. We are so proud of all of your hard work and accomplishments.
