Surf City Elementary

Today we wore bright colors because our future is bright when we make good choices. Get enough sleep, stay active, eat healthy foods, and make choices that keep you safe. Healthy Choices, Bright Futures! 🌟

• Thursday & Friday mornings: Bus 288 will run one hour late, with middle and elementary school routes combined on bus 322.
• Thursday afternoon: Bus 288 students will ride Bus 322 and arrive approximately 90 minutes late.
• Friday afternoon: Bus 288 will also be late. Transportation Department is still finalizing plans and will share details as soon as possible.
If you would like to make other arrangements, please contact your child's teacher or email sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us.

Mrs. Gruber’s third graders took their learning outside this week! ☀️🌎Students brought science to life while exploring Earth’s rotation and orbit around the Sun. Building on what they learned about Galileo in their Wit & Wisdom lessons, students created sundials and observed how changing shadows help us tell time. What a fun, hands-on way to connect science and reading!

After reading the story Pumpkin Jack, Ms. Meadow's Prek class recreated Jack but voted to name her "Peppa". The student helped draw the face and cut out the pieces. As they explored what was inside the pumpkin they used the knowledge they gain from the apple unit the week before and as a whole group talked about what is the same and different between the two fruits. 🎃

Bus 288 is running 30 minutes late this morning. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

🎉 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH | SURF CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
For Karla Shand, principal of Surf City Elementary School, a great school day comes down to some simple but meaningful things: smiling students, everyone following expectations and the school community together.
Ms. Shand describes herself as a born leader — who might also be a little too talkative! 😊 But when asked who deserves more recognition, she turns the attention to someone else.
She gives a special shoutout to the school’s custodian, recognizing the hard work, positive attitude and smile she brings every day. It’s a reminder that the people who help keep a school running deserve to be celebrated, too.
And her idea of a peaceful afternoon away from school? A trip to the beach — with or without company. 🏖️ Sometimes, a little quiet time by the water is just right.
Throughout National Principals Month, we’re getting to know the people behind the principal’s desk and celebrating the leadership they bring to our schools each day.
Thank you, Ms. Shand, for all you do for the Surf City Elementary School community! 💙 YouTube Link - https://youtube.com/shorts/dOmW7IYZ_ms

🌱💙 Teacher Tuesday: Ms. Tammy Meadows — Surf City Elementary

Ms. Tammy Meadows teaches at Surf City Elementary and has more than seven years of teaching experience. Colleagues describe her as welcoming, professional, and someone who brings a positive attitude to the classroom each day.

Ms. Meadows looks for ways to make learning hands-on and meaningful for her students. One example is a "garden center" she created to help children learn about growing food while also practicing responsibility and commitment. Activities like this give students opportunities to learn new skills and understand the importance of caring for something over time.

What stands out about Ms. Meadows is the care she puts into her classroom and the relationships she builds with those around her. One colleague shared how much they've learned from working alongside her and appreciates her willingness to share ideas and support others.

💛🌻 Thank you, Ms. Meadows, for the time, creativity, and care you bring to your students and colleagues at Surf City Elementary!

Today we wore wacky socks to show that we’re healthy from head to toe. We make good choices by choosing healthy habits to help us grow strong, stay focused, and feel our best.🧦🐢❤️

Today we wore RED to show that Sea Turtles make healthy choices and take care of our bodies and minds! From eating healthy foods and staying active to being kind and making safe choices, every little decision helps us grow happy, healthy, and strong! 💪🐢❤️

Our first graders combined creativity and a love of reading with a fun fall Pumpkin Book Report project! Students read a book and decorated a pumpkin to look like one of the main characters. What a fun way to celebrate reading and creativity! 📖🧡

Check out Mrs. Emery's first graders! They're bringing reading to life with Reader’s Theater. It helps them build fluency, practice expression, and grow their confidence as they read and perform with classmates.🎭📚

❤️Join us as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week by wearing RED this week!❤️

Red Ribbon Week is a time to help students learn about making safe, healthy, and positive choices. That means encouraging children to take care of their bodies, make good decisions, choose positive friendships, and know they can always turn to a trusted adult when they need help.

Let’s fill our school with RED and celebrate making choices that help us be our very best!

Bus 284 students left our campus this afternoon at 3:42 on bus 287. Thank you!

🔍 Push or Pull? Ms. Wiggins’ kindergarten scientists are exploring force and motion! Students worked with partners to examine pictures, decide whether each showed a push or a pull, and sort them on a chart. Through teamwork and discussion, these young scientists discovered how forces make things move! 🔬💡

We're happy to share with you that Sura from Ms. Powell's 3rd grade class is our Sea Turtle of the Week! Sura, your school is proud of you. 💙🐢💚

We're excited to announce the yearbook cover winners. Out front cover winner is Penelope in 5th grade. Congratulations, Penelope ! 🎉 We also have9 back cover winners and 13 honorable mentions that will appear within the pages of the year book. Great work, artists!

Bus 284 will be 20 minutes late this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bus 284 will be one hour late on Friday afternoon. If you would like to arrange another way for your child to get home, please contact the school or your child’s teacher. sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us
Thank you for your patience and understanding!