Tiny hands, huge achievements! ✨
Ms. Silman's kindergarten crew rocked Freckle on their Chromebooks today — practicing counting, shapes, and number sense while earning badges and big smiles. The result: increased engagement, immediate feedback, and visible boosts in confidence—especially when students earn badges for persistence. 🎉🖥️
12 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Mrs. Holmes’ 3rd grade students grabbed rulers, measured in inches and centimeters, and dove into finding the area of shapes. The classroom buzzed with teamwork, discovery, and those perfect “I get it!” smiles.
12 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Two kids, one story — big smiles and bigger reading gains! 📚💛
13 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Who knew wind could spark so much curiosity? 🌬️✨ Mrs. Edwards' 1st graders kicked off a new Wit & Wisdom unit exploring how powerful the wind is. They did a partner picture walk and filled notebooks with wonders, questions, and notices — curious minds in action!📚🔍
14 days ago, Surf City Elementary
We're happy to share with you that Elena from Ms. Monti's Kindergarten class is our Sea Turtle of the Week. Elena, your school is proud of you. 💙🐢💚
17 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Who helps make learning happen behind the scenes? Our instructional assistants do — and we’re incredibly grateful! 🌟 From small moments of encouragement to big classroom support, they help students feel seen, safe, and ready to learn. Thank you for your patience, care, and hard work every day. 🙏
17 days ago, Surf City Elementary
We'd say that's a pretty cool resolution! 📚🤗
18 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Check out our stick skills! 🏒Coach Ramsey had our second graders learning the basics of hockey today.
19 days ago, Surf City Elementary
In STEAM class, 2nd and 3rd grade are reading Martin's Big Words to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and impact on our world. They then designed their own words on graph paper that remind them of how we should care about everyone and treat each other equally with no anger or hate. Their conversations were amazing and with such love and positivity. They also came up with some excellent "big words" themselves!
19 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Good morning sea turtles!
Children who ride bus 261 will ride bus 256 this afternoon. This bus will be approximately 60 minutes late. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you would like different travel arrangements for your child, please notify the front office and your child's teacher.
info_sce@pender.k12.nc.us 19 days ago, Leah Smith
Good afternoon, Sea Turtles. Students who ride bus 261 will ride bus 256 this afternoon. This bus will be approximately 20 minutes late. We apologize for the inconvenience. These students will also ride bus 256 tomorrow morning, but per the transportation department, timing should be close to normal. Thank you for understanding as we work to secure a permanent driver for this route.
20 days ago, Leah Smith
✨TEACHER TUESDAY✨Ms. Stephanie Chandler teaches EC Pre-K at Surf City Elementary. Since joining the team, she has helped families feel more at ease through her communication, patience, and willingness to listen. She takes time to learn about each child and family before offering suggestions or making changes, which parents and staff appreciate.
What stands out most about Ms. Chandler is her openness to learning and her steady support of students and families during challenging or uncertain moments. She works closely with her team and is always willing to collaborate.
Ms. Chandler previously worked in Pender County Schools before relocating with her military family. Staff who knew her then say she brought the same positive attitude and teamwork during her earlier years. After returning, she has jumped right back in and continues to be grateful for feedback and guidance. She regularly follows up, puts suggestions into practice, and shows appreciation for the time others invest in helping her.
Thank you, Ms. Chandler, for your dedication to students, families, and your team at Surf City Elementary. 💛🌟
20 days ago, Bob Fankboner
It's always a good day to read a book. 📚
20 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Bus 261 will be 30 minutes late AM and PM on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. We apologize for the inconvenience.
20 days ago, Leah Smith
21 days ago, Surf City Elementary
Ms. Gruber's 3rd grade class had a Grinch-tastic day of STEM learning! Students raced to stack cups to build Grinch’s Mount Crumpit, engineered Whoville Christmas trees using only toothpicks, gumdrops, and marshmallows, and finished by designing catapults to launch gumdrops at their creations. So much creativity, problem-solving, and fun packed into one day!
about 1 month ago, Surf City Elementary
Students and staff showed off their tacky holiday sweaters, added a little sparkle and shine, and wrapped up the fun in cozy holiday pajamas as we count down to Christmas break. What a joyful way to celebrate the season and spread smiles throughout our halls! ❤️🎅
about 1 month ago, Surf City Elementary
Thank you to the LAMB Foundation of NC and congratulations to Ms. Chandler & Ms. Street who received a grant that will be used for materials for their students.
about 1 month ago, Surf City Elementary
Good afternoon Surf City Elementary Families!
This is a reminder that today is an early release day. Dismissal begins at 11:50am.
Also, the school building will be closed December 20th through January 1st due to painting and Winter Break. We hope everyone has an amazing break, and we look forward to seeing students when they return on January 6th.
about 1 month ago, Surf City Elementary
Happy Half Day, Sea Turtle Families! Both Routes of Bus 291 will be 45-60 minutes late this afternoon. We are so sorry for the inconvenience. We are all very ready to begin our Winter Break! If you would like to make other transportation arrangements for your child, please contact
sce_info@pender.k12.nc.us. Our car line dismissal begins at 11:50 am.
about 1 month ago, Leah Smith
