Topsail Annandale Elementary School

We are so thankful for all of our staff, students and families. We hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving and enjoy time well spent with your family and friends.

We are so grateful for all that our staff does each and everyday to support our students. We are so lucky to have an amazing team at TAES. Thank you to our PTA for helping to show our gratitude by providing coffee and pies today.

📢 Final Chance to Share Your Voice! Pender County Schools invites YOU to the final Family & Community Strategic Plan Focus Group VIRTUAL MEETING. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of our schools and make a difference for our students and community! 🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 💻 Join Us Here: https://bit.ly/4fCMxZw Your input matters! Don’t miss this chance to help guide the direction of education in our county. #OnePender 📢 ¡Última oportunidad para compartir tu opinión! Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender te invitan a participar en la última reunión VIRTUAL DEL GRUPO de Enfoque del Plan Estratégico para Familias y la Comunidad. ¡Esta es tu oportunidad de ayudar a dar forma al futuro de nuestras escuelas y marcar la diferencia para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! 🗓️ Fecha: Jueves, 21 de noviembre de 2024 ⏰ Hora: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 💻 Únete aquí: https://bit.ly/4fCMxZw ¡Tu opinión cuenta! No pierdas esta oportunidad de guiar el rumbo de la educación en nuestro condado. #OnePender

⏳ Time is running out! The deadline to complete the PCS Strategic Plan Survey is Friday, November 22, 2024. Your input is essential to shaping the future of Pender County Schools. Don’t miss your chance to share your thoughts! 📝 Complete the survey now: https://bit.ly/3zY7Ll9 #OnePender

Order from Hampstead Oils and Vinegars to support TAES today. This would make a perfect Thanksgiving treat, holiday gift, or stocking stuffer! https://hampsteadoils.com

Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Lee for being awarded as one of the North Carolina Outstanding Mathematics Teachers of the Year! We are so lucky to have her at TAES and are thrilled to see all that she is doing to bring our STEM class to life.

Thank you to all of our service members past and present and their families who have sacrificed for our country and our freedoms.

We are still looking for book fair volunteers! To sign up to volunteer during our in-school fair, please use this link: https://tinyurl.com/zwz7b9hz Remember, you must complete a background check to volunteer. In order to work a cash register, you must be a paid PTA member. Here are the links for those: Background Check: https://tinyurl.com/rmdh2n6u PTA Membership: https://tinyurl.com/mr3h4k2j Your help is greatly appreciated! Thanks for helping us make reading awesome!

We've extended the deadline for our Strategic Plan Survey to November 22, 2024. If you haven't done so already, please complete the survey. We want to hear from you as we shape our next five years. SURVEY LINK - https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/o/pcs/article/1827572

Our next SIT/PAC meeting is this week, Wednesday, 10/23/24, at 3 pm in the media center. Here is this week's agenda https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HTWXefvN3HXjQbYZxOEPfrxBuT2FchiprOz_NqqLYas/edit?usp=sharing

Mrs Loher’s class doing an Investigation about Solid and Liquid Water.

Mrs. Charity's group had fun planting their vegetables! They cannot wait to see how their seeds change!

Do you know anyone these states? Help us meet our nightly challenge by getting donations from people in all 50 states. We still need: Vermont, Maine, Delaware, Rhode Island, Washington DC, Louisiana, Alaska, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and Idaho!

Principal Spotlight: Jessica Bellflower 🌟👩‍🏫 In celebration of National Principal Month, we’re excited to highlight Mrs. Jessica Bellflower, who is in her first year at her current school and has 11 years of experience in education. 📚✨ A proud graduate of the University of Northern Iowa 🎓, Mrs. Bellflower has always had a passion for learning and teaching, knowing she wanted to be an educator from a young age. In her free time, she enjoys reading 📖, trying new restaurants 🍽️, and relaxing at the beach 🏖️. A true sports fan, Mrs. Bellflower loves cheering on her favorite teams—The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cincinnati Reds 🏈⚾. Her favorite book is The Alice Network by Kate Quinn, and her go-to pizza topping is pepperoni 🍕. Fun fact: before entering education, she worked as a beer cart attendant on a golf course ⛳! A memorable moment in her career was when she received graduation invitations from students she taught in her first year of teaching. It reminded her how much impact educators have on their students' lives, even years later 🌟. Mrs. Bellflower is thrilled to be part of a school where the staff, students, and parents create such a welcoming and supportive community. One of her favorite school traditions is talent show night 🎤, where students showcase their passions and talents, revealing unique sides of their personalities that aren't always seen in the classroom 🎭. We are grateful for passionate leaders like Mrs. Bellflower, who inspire and uplift our school communities! 🌟👏

TAES, we did it! We reached our 30% pre registration goal last night so tomorrow is pajama day! All students are welcome to wear school appropriate pajamas tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 15th.

The kinder and 1st grade students got to enjoy time getting to interact with and learn more about fireman and EMS. Thank you to Pender County for bringing out your team to help our students learn more about careers.

Why is attendance important?

The Pender County Health Department is offering flu vaccines for students (K-12) and school staff at our schools. 🩺💉 It's a convenient way to protect your family this flu season! ✔️ Consent forms are due by Oct. 18. ✔️ Paper and online consent forms available. For more information and a full schedule of vaccine clinics, visit: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/1813524 El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Pender ofrecerá vacunas contra la gripe para estudiantes (K-12) y personal escolar en nuestras escuelas. 🩺💉 ¡Es una manera conveniente de proteger a tu familia esta temporada de gripe! ✔️ Los formularios de consentimiento deben entregarse antes del 18 de octubre. ✔️ Formularios de consentimiento disponibles en papel y en línea. Para más información y el calendario completo de las clínicas de vacunación, visita: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/1813524

📣 Attention, PCS Families! Join us for the next SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee) Meeting! This is a great opportunity for parents of children with disabilities to connect, share, and learn about important topics in special education. We hope to see you there! Your voice matters! 📣 ¡Atención, familias de PCS! Únanse a nosotros en la próxima reunión del Comité Asesor de Padres de Educación Especial (SEPAC). ¡Es una excelente oportunidad para que los padres de niños con discapacidades se conecten, compartan y aprendan sobre temas importantes en educación especial! ¡Esperamos verlos ahí! ¡Su voz es importante!

🎉 Student Spotlight - Jack 🎉 Let’s give a big shoutout to Jack, a wonderful 4th grader at Topsail Annandale Elementary! Nominated for his excellence in leadership by kindergarten teacher Ms. Jennifer Bloodworth, Jack is a true helper in our school community. 🌟 Every day, Jack takes the time to assist younger students, whether it’s walking kindergarteners to class or guiding them to breakfast. His friendly demeanor, kindness, and patience shine through in everything he does. Jack’s respectful nature and impeccable manners make him a role model for everyone! 💙 Thank you, Jack, for your leadership and for making a positive impact at Topsail Annandale! 🌈 #PCSSpotlight #Kindness #RoleModel