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While we're only in week 2 of summer, βοΈ we wanted to get the supply lists for next school year out to you early! π https://bit.ly/supplylists24-25 π
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A huge thank you to all these wonderful faces for their hard work at RTA camp this summer. We appreciate all of your efforts and the fun activities you planned for the students. βοΈπ
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Did you miss out on a yearbook this past school year? Well you're in luck! Our yearbook sale is being re-opened for a limited time. Grab yours now!
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Are you concerned about your kids' safety online? Join Assistant District Attorney Jason Smith and Pender County Schools for a talk on "Cell Phone Safety" to learn how to protect them in the digital age! π±πͺ #OnePender
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Some of our first graders got to tour Surf City's Town Hall and Police Department. They helped lead the Council Meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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π Unlock your child's potential with PACES! π Join the premier after-school program for Pre-K to 5 in Pender County Schools. π Enriching activities, engaging lessons - watch your child thrive academically and socially! πππ€ https://bit.ly/paces-application
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Yesterday, SCE staff enjoyed celebrating Brenda Gibson's retirment. Way to go Ms. Gibson!
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We had a bunch of families reach out willing to help fix up our Little Free Library. We are so thankful for this awesome community. Grier ended up taking the LFL to his shop and fixing it up for us. He brought it back this afternoon and it's amazing! ππ’ππ
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Check out these teachers working through a PD session with the new science curriculum π₯Όπ
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Our PreK had fun celebrating at the Pender County Bus Banquet. Delicious food, great conversation, door prizes, and certificates.
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What a great school year it has been. We are so thankful for all of these smiling faces and hope that everyone enjoys the summer break. π
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Now we would like to congratulate our second Sea Turtle of the Week for May 20-24, Leena R. from Mrs. Graham's Kindergarten. Leena, your school is proud of you. ππ’π
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Mrs. Rodgers 5th grade class joined Mrs. Taylor's 1st grade class to teach them their favorite math game!
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Look at these amazing Kindergarten writers! So proud of Mrs. McDonaldβs final writing assignment of the year. They learned facts about elephant momβs, completed a directed art drawing and then they wrote details to support our topic sentence.
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We have 2 Sea Turtles of the Week this week, May 20-24. We're happy to share with you our first one, Asher C. from Mrs. Workman's Kindergarten class. Asher, your school is proud of you. ππ’π
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We had a great time showering Mrs. Tidler today are excited for the arrival of baby Tidler this summer. π¦πΌπ
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Wednesday Happenings! Kindergarten had some fun with bubble day, sidewalk chalk Fundations, Geodes in blanket forts and name signing on t-shirts! While 2nd Grade had some s'mores by the campfire.
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We are so thankful for the management at Harris Teeter who came today to cook a delicious lunch for the staff at SCE & SCM. Thank you all!
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We're so proud of these 5th grade students and are going to miss them next year. We know you're going to do great things as a shark at Surf City Middle. π¦ Remember to come back and say hi to your Sea Turtle family! π’
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π Check out our 5th graders as they make their last SCE hallway walk through as a grade level π https://bit.ly/5thgradewalkthrough
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