Congratulations to Ms. Faber and Mrs. May for being our November and December staff member of the month. Thank you to Locals for sponsoring both months!
The band students helped spread the holiday spirit by caroling around the building after their concert last week. Happy holidays from the bands!
Mrs. Hill’s 7th grade science class students are getting hands on and are being super creative as they create and label skeletons made out of q-tips. Some of them are even 3-dimensional with rib cages extending off the page!
Mrs. Botkin's classes had wonderful groups of 8th and 7th grade band students join us for some musical merriment before the winter break.
8th Grade had 17 Venture Entrepreneurship Certifications and 7th Grade 23 Certifications in Financial Literacy.
The Elf on the Shelf schooled the kids in some 4 Square this morning! **full disclosure- the elf is also the author of this post, so claims may be exaggerated**
7th Grade Career Explorations Everfi Financial Literacy Certifications. We had 24 students for B Day certify.
This financial literacy foundations course, sponsored by the MassMutual Foundation, teaches students how to effectively manage their finances, make sound decisions, and become financially responsible. Through a story-based narrative and interactive exercises, students learn to make real-life decisions about their personal finances, as well as how to achieve important goals around saving money, education and career planning, and budgeting.
8th Grade B Day Everfi Venture Entrepreneurship Certifications. We had 24 students certify and this is only B Day!
This financial education course guides students through their own personal journey of becoming an entrepreneur. Tasked with starting their own food truck business, students must create a balanced budget, make informed business decisions, and even perfect their business pitch. The course presents learning in a real-life context, using case studies and interactive business simulations to teach students how to think entrepreneurially in business and in life.
When you are making sure your artwork is safe during a Fire Drill...
The sixth grade students had the opportunity to explore the Starlab dome last week. As they entered, they journeyed into the night sky, located constellations they had researched and retold myths associated with the constellations.
When you REALLY know your coworker, it's easy to find her the perfect ornament!
Shout out to our JV Battle of the Books team! They fought a good fight in a Best of Three Virtual Battle, but we had to send the Surf City/Topsail JV Cup to Topsail this year. Great season team....keep reading!
Good evening,
Here is the last Shark Bites Weekly for the year. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_LVzeGFCjR22nOjQ7zol2FuZfm2k6tj6/view?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Mrs. Hall
Our Survivor game is going strong! Strategizing, planning, working as a team, bouncing back from disappointment, solving problems, and working a variety of jobs are just a few of the skills we're practicing while we have fun!
Underground Spirit Week fun!
🎨✨ Congratulations, Camille McEwan from Surf City Middle School! Your stunning holiday artwork was recognized at last night’s Board of Education meeting and will be featured on the Pender County Schools Holiday Cards! 🎄🌟 Thank you for sharing your creativity! #OnePender
It's not too late! The order deadline for Butter Braids has been extended. Please log in and order yours today. All orders are due by December 16th, and the pickup date is December 17th.
Thank you for your continued support!
Good evening,
Here is this the Shark Bites Weekly. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t-9TUZz1xQ-Z1Wu-aotCUJ-8hd0cW7Tb/view?usp=sharing
Have a great week!
Thanks,
Mrs. Hall
📣 Busy Week Ahead for the Arts Department! 🎨🎭🎶
Next week, we’re showcasing the incredible talents of our students during a series of special events!
✨ Tuesday, December 10th at 5 PM:
Stop by the Gym Lobby during the Theatre Classes' "Holiday Extravaganza" to admire student artwork on display.
🌟 That same evening, one of our students will be honored at the School Board Meeting for having her art selected as one of this year’s Holiday Card Designs!
🎼 Wednesday, December 11th from 6–8 PM:
Join us at the Winter Band Concert at the Topsail High School Auditorium, where even more student artwork will be featured.
Please note: Some students have chosen to keep their artwork at home, so while not all pieces are on display, we’re still proud of every artist's creativity and hard work.
Come out and celebrate the arts with us next week! 🎉
Students in Mrs. Smith's Engineering class were hard at work using blueprints, measurements, and tools to construct home models.
