Osprey Family Update

1/8- Students return to school for second semester!

1/8 - Grade Level Monthly Newsletters sent home

1/9- Monthly PCS Board of Education Mtg.- 6:00- Burgaw.

1/10- 1/18- Middle of Year mClass Reading Assessments- K-4.

1/10 - Dancing Drum assembly during specials

1/12- Report cards for home for 2nd quarter.

1/15 - MLK Day - No School

1/16 - 3rd Grade Master Gardeners

1/17 - BT Meetings/Data Collection and Leadership Meeting

1/18 - 1st grade Master Gardeners

1/19 - OMKC

1/22 - Great Kindness Challenge

1/29 - Super Bowl Canned Food Drive Begins

Pender County Schools calendar: 23-24 PCS School Calendar

Greetings Families!

It is my distinct pleasure to officially introduce myself as principal of TAES. I am honored to be able to join a team and community that has a history of incredible academic success and community support.

As we embark on this academic journey together, I am excited about the opportunities for growth and success that lie ahead for our students. I have quickly begun getting to know the staff here at TAES and we have incredibly blessed to have a dedicated team of educators that are passionate about providing a high-quality education that empowers each child to reach their full potential.

I believe in the power of collaboration and partnership between school and home. I understand that families play a crucial role in a child's education, and am committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that values open communication, shared goals, and a sense of belonging.

I invite you to actively participate in our school community, attend events, engage in parent-teacher conferences, and join us in creating a positive and enriching educational experience for every child. Together, we can inspire a love for learning and create lasting memories for our students. Please reach out to me to support in any way that I can.

Thank you for entrusting me with the education of your children. I look forward to a successful and fulfilling school year filled with achievements, joy, and continuous collaboration.

Regards,

Mrs. Bellflower

Please ensure that you have your green card (or at least a card) that clearly shows your students names and grades written. You may ask your student's teacher if you need a new one. This will greatly support me as I begin to learn families and student's names. I want to continue to allow the car rider line to run as smoothly and quickly as possible and this will greatly support in that happening.

We are excited to welcome the Dancing Drum program to TAES on Wed. Jan 10th to provide a drum/character workshop for our kiddos. Please go here to see more information on the incredible experience they provide for schools. A big thank you to Mrs. Payne for helping organize this incredible experience for our students. Look out for social media content to see photos and videos!

4th grade families: If your student would like to participate in the Art Club please sign up using the Sign Up Genius link below. Mrs. Carlisle is able to accommodate 15 students at a time. She will be holding another session for 3rd graders following this one.

Art sessions will be immediately after school on Mondays (for 6 weeks) beginning January 22! Pick-up time will be 3:15 (where the afternoon carline meets). We will hold an art show at the end of both sessions for all participants and parents (date to follow). If you are signing up, please make sure that your student will be able to attend all sessions on Mondays so they have completed art to display.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949A4AC23A6FEC61-47033936-4thgrade

4th grade families: Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Cooper will be coaching our Robotics club starting in January! We have 13 slots available for 4th graders. Robotics club will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 4:00. Our competition will be on April 11, 2024 in the evening at Heide Trask High School. Practices will begin on January 11. If your student is interested, please sign up with the link below. Due to the limited number of slots, the team will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Thank you!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444ABAA23A1FD0-46884936-robotics

4th Grade Families: Our 4th grade students have the opportunity to participate in an after school choir program with Mrs. Payne called All County Choir. We will be practicing on Wednesdays from 2:30 - 3:15 in the Music room beginning on January 10. We will have a performance at the Board of Education on February 13. We will have our big concert with all 9 Elementary Schools combined on April 26 at Heide Trask High School. Due to the number of schools involved, we do have a limited number of spots available. If your student is interested, please sign up with the form below. Spots will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444ABAA23A1FD0-46853755-allcounty

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

Follow us on twitter: @tes_ospreys

Find us on Facebook: Topsail Annandale Elementary School

Find us on Instagram: topsailannandale

Be sure to join the PTA! Join by clicking on the link below. If you have more than one student, be sure to note all teachers

https://tes.memberhub.com/store

Be sure to follow us on Facebook at Topsail PTA and on Instagram at @topsailannandalepta

YEARBOOKS are on sale now! The cost is $18 if purchased before March 1, 2024. Please use the link below to order:

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB28096

Do you have pictures for the yearbook? Please upload them to the link below. It is IMPORTANT to give us as much info as you can (teacher, grade, student names, etc). 4th grade parents, if you would like a baby picture of your student in the 4th Grade Dedication page you can upload them at any time, YOU MUST include their name as a label. https://plicbooks.com/go/UUCZEU

Are you interested in joining a committee? We have many volunteer opportunities to choose from! Summer splash (May), concession sales, winter family event/glow bash, monthly teacher appreciation events, teacher appreciation week (May) and bus driver appreciation week (February) are just a few of our opportunities. If you’d like to volunteer, please send the PTA a message on Facebook or to our email Ptatopsailelementary@gmail.com for more information.