
Take a peek inside a 5th grade art class. Students gained inspiration from the artist Robin Meade. They learned about stylized artwork, landscapes/seascapes and how to use markers like watercolors. They also added embellishments with colored pencils made the artwork pop.




Mrs. Edens’ class is learning about how Christmas is celebrated in Canada by a Canadian herself, Mrs. Kearnan. Thank you for the interactive read aloud and showing us what Canadian money looks like.


You might not expect "Jaws" to be a 4th graders' favorite movie 🦈 but Surf City Elementary's Charlotte DiMeglio isn't just any 4th grader - she's the Star News Pender County Schools Student of the Week 🥳🎈🎉 https://bit.ly/3uQge3O #PCSPride


Staff and students getting festive with their holiday hat and headbands! Reminder, tomorrow we'll be on the look out for some awesome holiday character costumes.





Check out these awesome kids! They're responsible, polite and show self-control. Keep up the great work, your school is proud of you.


Check out these kids wearing their festive holiday socks today. Reminder, tomorrow we'll be on the look out for some awesome holiday hats and headbands.




Success in 5th grade! Students were able to get their Sphero sleigh working and then coded the sleighs to drop off presents at 3D printed houses. Great team work and persistence kiddos! https://youtu.be/EIbfI4omRkM

These first graders would make the BEST elves because they would help deliver presents, they like to smile, like sugar and would love living at the North Pole.




Congratulations to Coach Devon and her Girls on the Run team! They had their end of season 5K race over the weekend and the girls rocked it! Elise B, in 4th grade, came in first in her age group! Some other top ten age group finishers were, Lexi G., Yvonne G., Audrina L., Makayla P. and Charlotte D.




EC students from SCE and across the county came together Friday for the annual Exceptional Children prom. They were able to enjoy a fun filled sensory friendly afternoon full of dancing and socializing with their peers. Great job Pender County, a great time was had by all!





Check out these kids wearing their favorite cozy flannel on our first holiday spirit day. Reminder, tomorrow we'll be on the look out for some awesome holiday socks.



Check out these awesome fictional merry stories by Mrs. Gray's 3rd grade class. We're proud of these budding authors. Keep up the great work!





We need your help! The library is expanding with a new magazine rack and is looking for children magazines you may have around your house that you're willing to donate to our new magazine section of the library. Any donations are greatly appreciated.


We're happy to share with you that Tallulah C. from Mrs. Fowler's 1st grade class is our Sea Turtle of the Week for the week of Dec 5-9. Tallulah , your school is proud of you.


4th Graders enjoyed their field trip to the Cape Fear Museum today where they learned about magnetism, electricity & many other things!





Students in grade 3-5 read the book Santa's New Sleigh and then got right to work in the maker space to create a sphero powered sleigh. They had criteria and constraints to follow as they built and tested. Next up, coding the sphero to deliver the presents from the sleigh.





Mark your calendars! 📅 The next 7 school days will be SPIRIT days! We can't wait to see everyone's festive gear next week. 'Tis the season to be jolly!


First grade enjoyed their field trip to Airlie Gardens on this beautiful December day.





Our 5th graders are integrating art into their science vocabulary lessons. Teachers, great job keeping the learning interesting and engaging for these budding scientists.


Before we announce the science fair winners, we want to say a big thank you to our SCM students, Mr. Allen and Mrs. Robbins, all who helped judge these awesome projects.
Now the moment, we've all been waiting for, the winners.
1st Place: Oil in the Ocean by Peyton W.
2nd Place: The Eggs by Kayson, Gio & Stephen
3rd Place: Video Game for the Blind by McKenna S., Dylan P. and Addy U.
Congratulations to ALL students and classrooms that participated in our school wide science fair. We're proud of all your hard work!



