🎉 Happy 67th Day of School! 🎉 We celebrated being 6–7 days smarter, and our halls were full of learning and laughter! Students hunted for hidden 6s and 7s around the building, staff battled it out in some hilarious 6–7 trivia, and prizes were popping up all day long. 🤩 It was such a fun way to celebrate all the growth and hard work our kids have put in so far this year. Here’s to the next 67! 💙📚✨
4 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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🎉🐮 Boosterthon Reward Day Fun! 🐮🎉 Our school-wide Boosterthon celebration was a hit! Students earned this reward with their hard work, and today they got to watch their teachers compete in hilarious blow-up suit races and even kiss a MINI COW! 🐄💋 The excitement was real, and our staff champion was none other than Mrs. Nugent! 🏆 Way to go, Mrs. Nugent—speed, style, and courage all in one! Thank you to our amazing staff and students for making memories we won’t forget. 💙💛 Thank you to Flew the Coop Farms , Llc for bringing Max the cow and Julie O'Neil for photographing the fun!
4 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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🌟 PBIS Update! 🌟

In November, our PBIS focus was Self-Control, and our students truly soared! Congratulations to our class winners with the most SOAR awards: Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Eubanks, Mrs. Popolo, Mrs. Stewart, and Mrs. Luke! 🎉🍕 Each of these classes will enjoy a pizza party to celebrate their hard work and positive choices!

Looking ahead, our December PBIS focus is “Organized.” 📚✨ We’ll be on the lookout for classes showing strong organizational skills throughout the month. The classes with the most SOAR awards in December will earn a cozy hot cocoa and cookies celebration! ☕🍪


Let’s finish the year strong by staying organized and continuing to SOAR! 💙🦅
4 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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Check out second grade's special visitor! We learned how to make a real-life teepee/tipi, how to work with animal hide, how to make fire and animal traps. The children were able to see and touch artifacts. This experience was nicely aligned with our American West module in Wit and Wisdom and helps the children connect to the stories we're reading in class.
4 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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🎉📚 What an incredible day in Mrs. Bloodworth’s class! 🍂 Her students took the lead with impressive student-led conferences, proudly sharing their growth, and learning with their families. ✨ They also put on a wonderful program teaching all about the Pilgrims. To top it all off, the class celebrated with a festive feast, enjoying food, friendship, and the spirit of Thanksgiving together. 🦃🥧
5 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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🔎🚪 During WIN time, our 4th graders put their critical thinking to the test in a fun and challenging Text Structure Escape Room! Using teamwork, reading skills, and lots of perseverance, students worked together to solve puzzles and “unlock” their way out—all while deepening their understanding of compare/contrast, cause/effect, sequence, and more. We love seeing learning come to life! 📚✨
5 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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4th Graders enjoyed creating Picasso faces using our new Chomp Saws. Ms. Carlisle was able to purchase these using the funds raised from Art to Remember. Students were able to use creative thinking skills to come up with asymmetrical faces.

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4Th Graders enjoyed creating Picasso faces using the Chomp Saws. Ms. Carlisle was able to purchase these using the funds raised from Art to Remember. Students were able to use creative thinking skills to come up with asymmetrical faces.
4Th Graders enjoyed creating Picasso faces using the Chomp Saws. Ms. Carlisle was able to purchase these using the funds raised from Art to Remember. Students were able to use creative thinking skills to come up with asymmetrical faces.
4Th Graders enjoyed creating Picasso faces using the Chomp Saws. Ms. Carlisle was able to purchase these using the funds raised from Art to Remember. Students were able to use creative thinking skills to come up with asymmetrical faces.
4Th Graders enjoyed creating Picasso faces using the Chomp Saws. Ms. Carlisle was able to purchase these using the funds raised from Art to Remember. Students were able to use creative thinking skills to come up with asymmetrical faces.
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! 💙👏
5 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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✨ 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! 🌌🛩️
5 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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Enjoying time in the fresh air playing at recess
5 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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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!
5 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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🌟 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!
5 months ago, Bob Fankboner
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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! 💫
5 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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🌱🐛 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. 🌿
5 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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TAES Spirit Night tonight at Phroyo from 4-9 pm. Let them know you are there to support TAES and enjoy a yummy treat!
5 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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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! 💙
5 months ago, Bob Fankboner
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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
5 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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🎉 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
5 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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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.
5 months ago, Jessica Bellflower
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🌡️ 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.
5 months ago, Bob Fankboner
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