📣Join the Pender County Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO) for a parent meeting on Oct. 28, 5:30–7:30 PM at Topsail High School. Meet the team, connect with others, and learn about available resources. 💙💛
2 months ago, Bob Fankboner
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Last chance for the Boosterthon weekend challenge. Get a NEW donation before Monday and you’ll score 2 BONUS POINTS for the Reward Store. Good luck!
2 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
Who’s ready for a weekend challenge?! 🙋‍♀️ Get a NEW donation before Monday and you’ll score 2 BONUS POINTS for the Reward Store. Good luck!
2 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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2nd graders enjoyed their field trip to the sea turtle hospital learning how they are rehabilitated.
2 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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Did you know? NASA Mars Rover, Curiosity, was named by a sixth grader in Kansas. Kids can do BIG things, like making an impact on our school! Watch today’s video at MyBooster.com
2 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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Our kindergarten teachers welcomed Mrs. Schlegel's child development students! 🎉 They just completed their Kindergarten Readiness lesson and enjoyed a visit to TAES, where they put their newfound skills to the test in real kindergarten classrooms. The middle school students did a fantastic job and our kindergarten students had so much fun!
2 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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Thank you to our PTA for Mrs. Herring's pizza party for winning the PTA membership drive!
2 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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Don't forget to stop by for spirit night tonight!
2 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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1st grade went on a walking field trip to the library as a culminating activity to go with our Wit & Wisdom Module 1 A World of Books, where they learned about how books change lives and how people around the world get access to books through libraries like ours, boats, donkeys, camel, and even elephants!
2 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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Kindergarteners went to Mike’s Farm, setting the stage for their next Wit & Wisdom module, once Upon a Farm. From feeding goats, to a hayride, enjoying apple cider and a hayride, it was a great day of learning and fun.
3 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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We had a special visit from Smokey the Bear today. Congratulations to Lily, one of our 4th graders, who won the poster contest!
3 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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It’s almost GO time! Have you signed up your student yet? Go to MyBooster.com today! We’re ready to have fun and raise some funds for our school! 🙌
3 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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Check out the latest addition of the Topsail High school Pirate Post. It features some of our 4th graders! https://drive.google.com/file/d/12rC14ufpeH6M33qmaz1raPftRd6x93Op/view?usp=sharing
3 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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Good evening Pender County Schools families. As the storm system continues to weaken, we wanted to let you know that all schools will begin at their normal times on Monday. We look forward to having a great week!

Buenas tardes, familias de las Escuelas del Condado de Pender. A medida que el sistema de tormentas continúa debilitándose, queremos informarles que todas las escuelas comenzarán en su horario normal el lunes. ¡Esperamos tener una excelente semana!
3 months ago, Bob Fankboner
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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.
3 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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Our 2nd graders are using money to relate to place value units!
3 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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Bats at Night! Kindergarten is learning about geometric shapes and primary colors in Art this week.
3 months ago, Topsail Annandale Elementry School
Bats at Night! Kindergarten is learning about geometric shapes and primary colors in Art this week.
Bats at Night! Kindergarten is learning about geometric shapes and primary colors in Art this week.
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!
3 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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🎉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
3 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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🍎 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!
3 months ago, Bob Fankboner
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