Surf City Elementary

What an amazing first week! Reminder... today was the last day parents were allowed to walk students up to the front door at morning arrival. Monday we will start our journey of creating independent Sea Turtles. We have 15+ people on car duty and many others stationed throughout the lobby and hall to assist students to class, if needed.

The only parents allowed to park and walk students up are students with an IEP requiring hand to hand transfer to an adult.

Thank you for following our school expectations and helping us keep the line moving by not stopping traffic for walkers. This is the same procedure we implemented last year and the car rider line moved quickly!

Have a fantastic weekend!

We're happy to share with you that Noah from Ms. Wilson's 5th grade class is our first Sea Turtle of the Week for this awesome school year. Noah, your school is proud of you. 💙🐢💚

Our wonderful AP, Ms. Smith, enjoyed sharing some food with one of Ms. Pleasant's PreK students. 🥤💙

Surf City Elementary Families. Bus 279 is runnning approximately 30 minutes late. Bus 280 has a sub driver. Please expect delays.

Big smiles for Kindergarten! 🌈✨ Our caring Kindergarten teachers fill the classroom with laughter, curiosity, hands-on learning and lots of encouragement. that helps our youngest students grow. 🌟Drop a quick shoutout to a K teacher who makes magic happen! 💬👏

Safety First! ✅This morning our students learned about bus safety, participated in a bus evacuation and a fire drill as well as used the quiet coyote sign to follow their teacher back into the building. Great job putting safety first! 🚌

Grateful for the kindness and safety that Officer Wyke & Officer Kelley bring to both of our schools. 💙👮‍♂️🤝

Excited for a strong start to 5th grade! 🎉✨ Our dedicated 5th grade teachers bring enthusiasm, meaningful instruction, and a positive classroom culture that supports student growth. Drop some love in the comments — let’s fill their feed with gratitude! 💬👏📚

Candy + conversation = classroom magic! 🍬✨ Mrs. Clark's second graders enjoyed a sweet way to spark conversation. First they sorted by color, then they answered prompts tied to each color No snacking until you share — then enjoy!

Who’s ready to ROCK 4th grade? 🎉 Our amazing 4th grade teachers are bringing passion, fun, and big smiles this year — and we can’t wait to see the magic! ✨ Comment below to give a shoutout to one of our fantastic 4th grade teachers! — they’ll love reading your notes. 💬👏🍎

🥞🍕August/September breakfast & lunch menus 🔗 https://bit.ly/3WtG3o2

Electronic Devices:

Last year new STATE laws were put into affect. I am sending a reminder of the policy on personal cell phones and smart watches.

Pender County Schools provides every child with a Chromebook, therefore personal technology devices are not approved for use at school. All personal cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, etc must be turned off and stored in the child’s backpack during the school day. If a device proves to be a distraction or is used during the school day, it can be confiscated. Please refer to PCS Board Policies 3220, 3221, 3225, 3226, and 4318 for policies related to student technology usage. Parents, please help us by not messaging your student during the school day. If there is an emergency, you may contact the office and we will be happy to help.

Good evening, Sea Turtle Families!
Tomorrow morning, students assigned to Bus 287 will ride Bus 214. Get a good night's rest, and we will see you in the morning!

💉 Need to get your child’s immunizations up to date for the new school year?

The Pender County Health Department will hold a one-day extended Back-to-School Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, August 25, from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. at both locations:

📍 Burgaw — 298 Progress Drive
📍 Hampstead — 15060 Highway 17

📞 For more information or assistance, call (910) 259-1230.

Help your student start the school year healthy and ready to learn! 🎒📚

💉 ¿Necesita poner al día las vacunas de su hijo para el nuevo año escolar?

El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Pender ofrecerá un horario extendido para su Clínica de Vacunación para el Regreso a Clases el martes 25 de agosto, de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m., en ambas ubicaciones:

📍 Burgaw — 298 Progress Drive
📍 Hampstead — 15060 Highway 17

📞 Para obtener más información o asistencia, llame al (910) 259-1230.

¡Ayude a su estudiante a comenzar el año escolar saludable y listo para aprender! 🎒📚

Who’s ready for a great year? 🎒✨ Our Open House was a huge success — we loved meeting families and showing off our classrooms! Teachers are excited, classrooms are ready, and we can’t wait to learn and grow together. Drop a shout out to your teacher below — we’d love to hear! 💬🏫

Greetings from Surf City Elementary! Our teachers have been working diligently preparing their classrooms for their amazing new students. You will be receiving a personal phone call or email from your child's teachers to schedule your Orientation Meeting time for Thursday August 20. Please arrive promptly at your appointment time, as teachers will be presenting information in 30 minute time slots. Scheduling appointment times allows for a more personalized Open House experience. We look forward to seeing you Thursday!

Back together and ready to set sail! ⚓️Our SCE staff came together for an energizing opening meeting — so happy to be back as a team and gearing up for another successful year where we're anchored in excellence and sailing toward success. 📚💙

Surf City Elementary welcomes Mrs. Nikki Full as an EC Instructional Assistant. She was a wonderful addition to our K team last year and will be transitioning to our EC Team this year.. Welcome Mrs. Full!