🚨 Important Weather Update 🚨
Due to the forecasted winter weather, Pender County Schools will move to an early release schedule on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
👉 Early release schedule: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/page/school-bell-schedule
Additional updates:
All after-school activities for Tuesday, including athletics and PACES, will not take place.
We will monitor the weather and announce Wednesday’s schedule on Monday.
Stay informed: Check the PCS website and social media for the latest updates.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize student safety.
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🌟 Celebrating Science and Innovation in Pender County Schools! 🌟
On Monday, January 13th, Cape Fear Elementary School hosted the Pender County Schools District Science Fair, bringing together our brightest young minds! 👩🔬🧑🔬 Sixty-one students competed after excelling at their school-level fairs, presenting impressive projects based on science experiments or engineering principles. We are so proud of their hard work and creativity! 🌱🚀
A huge thank you to our judges from GE, PECHS, and the community for helping us select the winners! 🏆✨ These outstanding projects will represent Pender County at the Regional Science Fair at UNCW on February 15th. 🎉 Best of luck to our winners:
📌 The Heat Trapper by Emmalyn Brock and Abigail McMenamin
📌 Launching Marshmallows by Josie Coleman, Emma Outlaw, and Clara Trochelman
📌 Slime Recipes by Aubrianna Lewis
📌 Fruit that Browns, Makes You Frown by Lane Jackson, Weston McGowen, and Reyden Bryant
📌 Plant Power: The Impact of Soil pH on Growth by Carson Breisacher
📌 Macaron Time Machine by Claire Taggart
📌 Cold Wash Challenge by Audrina Loftus, Hailey Keller, Harper Henry
📌 Get Your Groceries Home by Julia Leasillagi and Brynn Powell
📌 A Whiter Smile by Gage Sierleja, Elijah Milbourne, Carter McKinley
📌 Cerebral Keyboard by Bella Porter and Frances Jane Wilgis
📌 Cold as Ice by Peyton Hunter, Ava Zimmerman, and Finley Nelson
📌 Which Dynamic is Faster by Joseph Watts (middle school)
Let’s cheer on these young scientists as they take their incredible ideas to the next level! 🙌✨ #OnePender
We are so proud of our NTE Science Fair winners! They presented their projects at the District Science Fair today. Congratulations to Abigail and Emmalyn for advancing on to the Regional Science Fair! #onepender
The PCS Cabinet visited NTE last week to deliver our recognition banners as we have Exceeded Growth for the last two years! We are so proud of our staff and students for their hard work and will proudly hang these for all to see! #onepender
At NTE we GROW and GLOW! We searched in our closets and brought back neon, side ponytails, crimped hair and track suits as we celebrated the 80th day of school 80's style!! #onepender
📚 Teacher Tuesday - Caroline Bonello, Teacher at North Topsail Elementary! 🍎
With 13 years of teaching experience, Caroline Bonello brings a passion for learning and a dedication to her students at North Topsail Elementary. Inspired by her parents, both retired teachers in North Carolina who cherished their careers in education, Ms. Bonello followed in their footsteps to make a difference in young lives.
Her favorite subject to teach is Social Studies, as she enjoys exploring history and witnessing how the world has evolved over time. American history holds a special place in her heart, and she loves sharing that enthusiasm with her students. One of her proudest moments as a teacher is seeing former students graduate high school and achieve success in their lives—a true testament to her positive impact. 🌟
Outside of the classroom, Ms. Bonello enjoys watching sports, coaching cheerleading, and spending time at the beach with her family. Her hobbies include reading and playing tennis, and she fondly remembers her beloved Beagle, Elvis, who was "the greatest dog." 🏖️🐾
Ms. Bonello's favorite travel destination is Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, reflecting her admiration for Elvis Presley. She dreams of visiting Spain someday to explore its rich history and culture. 🌍✈️
Her teaching philosophy is guided by an inspiring quote from Jimmy V:
"How do you go from where you are to where you want to be? You have to have an enthusiasm for life. You have to have a dream, a goal. And you have to be willing to work for it!"
Ms. Bonello's enthusiasm for teaching and dedication to her students make her an integral part of the North Topsail Elementary community! 🏫✨
We are achieving our attendance goals! Thank you for supporting NTE!
We are Glowing and Growing at NTE! Wear your brightest 80's attire for the 80th day of school on Tuesday, January 7th!
Happy New Year!
See you in 2025!
Don't forget! Early release for students on 12/20 @ 11:35!
Thank you for stuffing Mrs Robertsons office for the food drive to benefit Share the Table! We "cereal-sly" have the best community! #onepender
This holiday season, our amazing 5th grade team created beautiful cards and shell ornaments to send to Hardin Park Elementary in Boone, NC! Inspired by our own Mrs Bonello, whose childhood friend teaches there, we wanted to send some joy after Hurricane Helene brought so much hardship to the area. Many thanks to our PTA for helping to fund this project! #onepender #bradbreedlove90
🌟 This holiday season, we need your help! Join our PTA in our Cereal Holiday Food Drive to benefit Share the Table. Together, we can fill the Principal's Office with cereal for those in need! 🥣❤️ How many boxes can you donate? Let's make a big impact together! #Onepender
❄️🖌️ A big round of applause for Geneva Streeter from North Topsail Elementary! Your festive design was honored at the Board of Education meeting and will bring holiday cheer through the PCS Holiday Cards! 🎅🎁 We’re so proud of you! #OnePender
✨🎉 Holiday Spirit Week is here! 📅 Join us for a week filled with joy, laughter, and festive fun at our elementary school! From holiday headgear to pj's, let’s spread the cheer! 🎈❤️
👏 Congratulations to Geneva Streeter, a talented 4th grader whose holiday card was selected as a county winner! She was recognized at last night's board meeting, and we couldn't be prouder! 🎉✨ #onepender
Congratulations to Mrs. Fulbright and Mrs. Wortman! #OnePender
Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Girls on the Run and STRIDE participants! They finished their season with a 5K at UNCW! Thank you to the staff and parents that supported them this semester! #onepender
