Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Good Evening Topsail Annandale Elementary Families!

This is Mrs. Wilson with your weekly update. 

Please remember there is no school for staff or students tomorrow (Mon. 1/16) as we honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Important Safety Reminder: Morning car riders should NOT exit vehicles until 7:05am AND a staff member is present on the back car rider lot. 

From Ms. Payne (Music Teacher): Greetings Topsail Annandale and Topsail Middle families!  We have an opportunity for our 4th and 5th grade students.   It is time for the Elementary All County Choir to get started.  4th and 5th graders from across Pender County will come together on Friday, April 21 to perform together as one group.  Topsail Annandale has 18 slots in the All County Choir this year.  If your student would like to participate in the All County Choir, please follow the Sign-Up Genius link below - starting Sunday evening - January 15.  This year, due to the limited number and the students being at 2 different schools, the TAES slots will be first come, first serve.  

What:  Elementary All County Choir (4th and 5th only)

When:  Friday, April 21, 2023 at 6:00

Rehearsals:  Mondays - after school in the TAES Music room until 3:15.  TMS students will walk over with the car riders.

Rehearsals will begin on January 23 and continue until April 21.

Link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444ABAA23A1FD0-elementary

Questions: laura_payne@pender.k12.nc.us

**9 Elementary Schools, 5 Songs, 1 concert**

Running Club Information: Girls on the Run (GOTR) and STRIDE are coming soon! 3rd and 4th grade teachers shared some information in their regular communication. Please make sure to read through the information if you’re interested, checking that the dates and times will work for your schedule. The message next Sunday will have a link to register if you’re interested! 

Important Dates:

Mon. 1/16- MLK Jr. Holiday- No School for Staff or Students! 

Tues. 1/17- Mon. 1/23- K-4 Middle-of-Year mClass Reading Assessment Window. Please be sure all students are on time and in attendance.  

Fri. 1/20- Operation Military Kids Club- 2:30- 4:15. 

Wed. 1/25- TAES School Improvement Team (SIT) Meeting- 3:00pm- Media Center.

Fri. 1/27- Club Unify- 2:30-3:30- Please send a snack with your child. 

Mon. 1/30- Fri. 2/10- Canned Food Drive- More info. to come!

Tues. 1/31- Middle-of-Year Math Check-In Testing for 3rd and 4th Graders! Please be sure all students are in attendance. 

Thurs. 2/2- Middle-of-Year English/Language Arts (ELA) Check-In Testing for 3rd and 4th Graders! Please be sure all students are in attendance. 

Please find this year's school calendar here: 22-23_PCS_Traditional_School_Calendar.pdf 

Social Media:

Parents, we invite you to follow us on social media:

Find us on facebook: Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Find us on Instagram: topsailannandale

PTA Updates:

Mark your calendars now for Glow Bash on February 17th from 5-7:30pm. Bad weather make up date is the following Friday February 24th. Look for more info to come soon. Join us for our next spirit event on February 10 at Steadfast! They are open from 6:30am - 7pm and offer yummy and healthy shakes, teas and more. Kids options available! Let them know you’re from TAES and our school will receive a portion of your purchase. Yearbooks are on sale now!  Go to strawbridge.net and use our school code YB25833 to order.  All orders must be placed online.  Yearbooks are $18 through March 1 and $20 thereafter. Do you have pictures for the yearbook? Please upload them to the link below. Be sure to give us as much info as you can (teacher, grade, student names, etc). https://plicbooks.com/go/9BPHXB Be sure to join the PTA! Join by clicking on the link below. https://tes.memberhub.com/store Be sure to follow us on Facebook at Topsail PTA and on Instagram at @topsailannandalepta

We look forward to a great week at TAES! Have a great evening!

Topsail Annandale Elementary School 17385 US Hwy 17 Hampstead, NC 28443 (910) 270-1977