Masonboro News
October 2026
As we welcome October, we want to take a moment to thank our Masonboro families for your continued support and partnership. It has been a joy to see our students growing in confidence, building friendships, and engaging in meaningful learning each day. We are proud of all they have accomplished so far and look forward to the exciting opportunities this month will bring. Thank you for being such an important part of the Masonboro family. Together, we are helping every child learn, grow, and shine!
Cool Weather Reminder
As the weather begins to cool down, many students are bringing jackets, sweatshirts, and sweaters to school. To help ensure these items make it back home, please take a moment to label all outerwear with your child's name.
If your child is missing a jacket or sweatshirt, be sure to check our Lost and Found, located in the school cafeteria. Thank you for helping us keep lost items reunited with their owners!
Unity Day- 10/21, Say "No" to bullying by wearing the color orange
Ms. Wood will be visiting classrooms this month to talk about the importance of kindness, bullying prevention, and reporting to a trusted adult. Masonboro says NO to bullying! Be a Buddy not a Bully!
Exploring the Science Behind the Forecast
Our 5th graders are becoming meteorologists! Students are using weather instruments to collect and track data while learning how scientists observe and predict weather patterns. Through hands-on investigations, they are developing their observation skills and gaining a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Masonboro Educators Inspire at NC Inclusion Summit
What an incredible honor for Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Allen to serve as presenters at the 2026 North Carolina Inclusion Summit at Appalachian State University in Boone! They had the opportunity to share Masonboro’s inclusion initiative, Acceptance & Inclusion at Masonboro (AIM) and the work happening at our school to foster a school community where every student feels seen, valued, and included.
The conference also provided opportunities for professional learning and collaboration with educators from preschool through higher education. It was an inspiring experience filled with learning, connection, and a shared passion for inclusion. Masonboro is proud to have Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Allen representing our school and sharing the meaningful work happening within our school community!
Practice Makes Fluent Readers
Classrooms across Masonboro are incorporating fluency routines into daily instruction to help students become more confident and successful readers. You can support this work at home by encouraging your child to read aloud for just 10 minutes each night, reread familiar texts, and practice reading with smoothness and expression. Together, school and home can help build strong, fluent readers!
The Five Senses in Action
Kindergarten students have been exploring the five senses through Unit 1 of Wit & Wisdom. Through hands-on activities, they put their senses to the test by comparing salt and sugar using sight, tasting a lime to experience something sour, and using a mystery touch box to identify objects by feel. Learning has been engaging, interactive, and full of discovery!
From Questions to Graphs: Math in Action
Second graders put their math skills into action through a hands-on graphing project! Students created survey questions, collected data from classmates, and used their results to build and analyze picture graphs and bar graphs. Through this engaging activity, they learned how to organize information, compare data, and draw conclusions while exploring fun topics that interested them. It was a great way to see real-world math in action!
Exploring the Deep Sea
Third graders are diving into Module 1 of Wit & Wisdom, exploring why scientists study the sea. As they read and discuss texts, students are practicing making inferences by using evidence and background knowledge to deepen their understanding of ocean exploration.
