If you plan to join us for the Thanksgiving Meals next week, please bring exact cash of $7 per parent meal. We will have VERY limited cash for change. Thank you in advance!!
about 1 hour ago, Karla Smith
⛰️ Miss Stewart’s fourth graders have been exploring extreme settings! After reading Mountains by Seymour Simon, students researched mountains and their unique features. They brought their learning to life by creating mountain visitor centers complete with informational cards and dioramas! 🏔️📚 This hands-on project is helping build background knowledge for their upcoming novel study of Hatchet!
about 4 hours ago, Surf City Elementary
Next up, our second Sea Turtle of the Week goes to Riley from Ms. Allen's 2nd grade class. Riley, your school is proud of you. 💙🐢💚
about 6 hours ago, Surf City Elementary
It's a special week! We have TWO Sea Turtle of the Week recipients this week. First up, we're happy to share with you that Niksandra from Ms. Potts' Kindergarten class is one of our Sea Turtles of the Week . Niksandra, your school is proud of you. 💙🐢💚
about 6 hours ago, Surf City Elementary
📌Our Thanksgiving Lunch is next week! Don't forget to RSVP to join your student.🧡
🍽️ Nov. 16: PreK–2nd Grade
🍽️ Nov. 18: 3rd–5th Grade
💵 Adult Meals: $7 per plate
📌 RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/4A2trGe
about 7 hours ago, Surf City Elementary
Bus 281 will leave Surf City Elementary at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, November 13, with a substitute driver. We apologize for the delay.

If your child will go home a different way on Friday afternoon, please notify your child’s teacher or email sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us.
about 23 hours ago, Leah Smith
Bus 279 is riding Bus 233 this afternoon. They left campus at 3:06. The HCTB app is not working for this vehicle. Transportation has been contacted.
about 24 hours ago, Leah Smith

A HUGE thank you to our amazing PTA for treating our teachers and staff to a delicious breakfast this morning! From the yummy yogurt parfait bar to the muffins, pastries, and coffee, it was such a thoughtful way to start our day! ❤️

A special thank you to Sheetz and Sandalwood Shoppes for helping make this wonderful breakfast possible! 🥰

1 day ago, Surf City Elementary
🏡 Family Tip #1 — Make Reading a Routine

A Little Reading Every Day Adds Up!

Families, try creating a simple daily reading routine this month.
Choose a consistent time—after school, before dinner, or before bedtime—and make it reading time.
It doesn't have to be complicated. 20 minutes a day is a great place to start.
📚 Let your child choose what to read.
📚 Read together.
📚 Take turns reading.
📚 Talk about what you're reading.

The goal isn't perfection. The goal is to make reading a regular part of your child's day.
2 days ago, Karla Smith

There’s no way to thank our veterans for everything they sacrifice for our freedom, but today on Veterans Day, we will try. Thank you to all the following service men and women, both past and present that are connected to our SCE family. ❤️ 💙 🤍🔗 https://youtu.be/cCmZilwKpWY

2 days ago, Surf City Elementary
A huge thank you to our amazing music teacher, Ms. Polster, for putting together a fabulous Veterans Day concert for our school and community! Our students did a wonderful job honoring the brave men and women who have served our country through music.

🎨 A special thank you to Ms. Hanson for showcasing beautiful artwork created by students across multiple grade levels. Together, the music and art made this celebration a truly meaningful tribute to our veterans! ❤️🤍💙
3 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Make-up Picture day will be November 18, 2026 for Surf City Elementary.
3 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Good evening, Surf City Families,

Going forward, Bus 279 will pick up students at the Oak Grove and Old Whitfield Rd stop at 7:20 a.m. each school morning.

Pickup at all other stops on Bus 279’s morning route will be about 5 minutes earlier than usual. Please plan to be at your stop a few minutes before your new pickup time.

Thank you for adjusting your morning routine!
4 days ago, Leah Smith
Dear SCE Famileis,
Bus 287 will run on schedule Monday and Tuesday afternooons. We were able to secure a substitute driver. Thank you!
4 days ago, Leah Smith

📅 Mark your calendar for the next PCS community forum on future growth and school planning!
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Tuesday, November 17
🕕 6 p.m.
Community members are encouraged to attend and stay involved as PCS examines future school facility and student assignment needs.
The forum will also be streamed live on the PCS YouTube channel. ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools

📅 ¡Marque su calendario para el próximo foro comunitario de PCS sobre el crecimiento futuro y la planificación escolar!
📍 Topsail High School
🗓️ Martes 17 de noviembre
🕕 6 p.m.
Invitamos a los miembros de la comunidad a asistir y mantenerse involucrados mientras PCS analiza las futuras necesidades relacionadas con las instalaciones y la asignación escolar.
El foro también se transmitirá en vivo a través del canal de YouTube de PCS. ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@PenderCountySchools

4 days ago, Bob Fankboner
Ms. Lagnese's 4th grade class read 100 AR books, so they celebrated with a camp day! They read Hatchet and used the SAS Survival Handbook to figure out how to build a fire, find water, and signal for rescue. They also did survival math and made s'mores trail mix to practice fractions. So proud of these readers! 🏕️
4 days ago, Surf City Elementary

Winterfest is a month away! Purchase your pre-sale wristbands now through December 2nd, wristbands are $8 per child. Adults and children 3 and under are free! Purchase here: https://ncpta-sce.givebacks.com/shop/items/00532cef3e

Wristbands will be $10 at the door the day of the event. For additional costs there will be a dunk tank with some amazing teachers, tons of great raffles, Basketball Hoops truck (free), vendors and food trucks. Bring the family and come out and have some winter wonderland fun with Santa and other special guests.

Reminder if you signed up to volunteer your children attend for FREE! Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/473bmfzc

4 days ago, Surf City Elementary
What Should We Read? Let Your Child Pick!

One of the easiest ways to encourage reading is to let children choose books and reading materials that interest them.

That might be:
📖 A novel
🦖 A nonfiction book
🏀 A sports magazine
🐾 A book about animals
🎨 A graphic novel
📰 An age-appropriate article
📱 A digital book

If they're interested, they're more likely to read!
This November, let your child's interests lead the way.


¿QUÉ DEBEMOS LEER? ¡DEJA QUE TU HIJO ELIJA!

Una de las maneras más fáciles de fomentar la lectura es dejar que los niños elijan libros y materiales que realmente les interesen.

Puede ser:

📖 Una novela
🦖 Un libro de no ficción
🏀 Una revista deportiva
🐾 Un libro sobre animales
🎨 Una novela gráfica
📰 Un artículo apropiado para su edad
📱 Un libro digital

¡Si les interesa, es más probable que quieran leer!

Este noviembre, deja que los intereses de tu hijo marquen el camino.
4 days ago, Bob Fankboner
🦃 Thanksgiving Lunch is next week (11/16 & 11/18) and we cannot do it without volunteers! Help us welcome families and keep lunch waves moving smoothly. Quick, easy shifts available here:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0E49AAA72FA4FB6-67301100-thanksgiving?useFullSite=false
4 days ago, Leah Smith
🍂 FALL INTO READING! 📚

November is the perfect time to grab a book, find a cozy spot, and READ!
Pender County Schools is challenging our 19 schools to reach our goals this month.

📖 Read anytime.
🏠 Read anywhere.
⏱️ Log your minutes. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSec84SGuXDqUgG0B0sGN1bbwrRviOo6QGSvONqVKMyBnldTsw/viewform?usp=header
🎉 Help us reach our goal!
19 schools. 20 Minutes A Day. One PCS reading community.

#FallIntoReading #PCSReads #EveryMinuteCounts
5 days ago, Karla Smith