Masonboro Elementary School

Please help us welcome our new EC Resource Teacher, Mrs. Thomas! Mrs. Thomas lives with her two little dogs, affectionately known as the “Yapper Sisters,” and has grown twin daughters. She is also excitedly awaiting the arrival of her first grandson any day now!

In her free time, Mrs. Thomas enjoys yoga, kayaking, reading, creating unique artwork, dancing, and spending time outdoors. She loves trying new adventures and is always happy to join in a fun game. We are so excited to have Mrs. Thomas as part of the Masonboro family!

🗓️ Kindergarten families, don’t forget!

Our PTA is hosting three playdates next week. We hope you can join us!

📚 Pencils? ✔️ Backpacks? ✔️ Patriot pride? ALWAYS! ❤️💙

With less than 3 weeks until school starts, it’s time to check off those supply lists and get ready for an amazing year at Masonboro Elementary!

📎 Supply lists are below. We can’t wait to see our Patriots soon! 🎉

📅 Plan Ahead. Be Here.

Every school day matters!

When students are in school, they build academic skills, strengthen friendships, develop confidence, and create routines that support long-term success. While we know family time is important, scheduling vacations during our planned school breaks helps students stay connected to learning and avoid missing valuable classroom experiences.

As you begin planning for the 2026–2027 school year, please consider these scheduled breaks when making travel plans:

🗓️ Labor Day | September 5–7, 2026 (3-day weekend)

🗓️ End of First Quarter | October 24–26, 2026 (3-day weekend)

🗓️ Thanksgiving Holiday | November 25–29, 2026 (5-day break)

🗓️ Winter Break | December 19, 2026–January 3, 2027 (16-day break)

🗓️ End of Second Quarter & Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday | January 15–19, 2027 (4-day break)

🗓️ Teacher Workday Weekend | February 13–15, 2027 (3-day weekend)

🗓️ End of Third Quarter & Spring Break | March 25–April 3, 2027 (10-day break)

🗓️ Memorial Day Holiday | May 29–31, 2027 (3-day weekend)

Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority. By planning family vacations during scheduled school breaks whenever possible, you’re helping every Patriot make the most of each learning opportunity.

Every day counts. Every student matters. It is our year to SOAR. 💙❤️

There’s still plenty of summer left to Make Waves Through Reading! Whether you’re relaxing at the beach, traveling, or enjoying a quiet afternoon at home, it’s the perfect time to pick up a great book.

Remember, our Making Waves Through Reading challenge encourages students to:
📖 Read 5 books
🎨 Complete 2 creative activities for each book (10 activities total)

Research shows that reading just five books over the summer can help students maintain their literacy skills and start the new school year with confidence.

As you work on your activities, remember to:
✨ Put forth your best effort.
🖍️ Be creative and neat.
📝 Include your name on each activity.

📅 Completed book lists and activities are due during the first week of the 2026–2027 school year and may be turned in either in person or digitally.

We can’t wait to see all of the amazing books you’ve explored and the creative projects you’ve completed. Keep making waves, Patriots, and have a fantastic rest of your summer! 🌊💙📚

Questions? Contact Mrs. Avery at [email protected].

🎒 Welcome, Future Masonboro Patriots! ❤️💙

Kindergarten is just around the corner, and we are so excited to welcome our newest students and families to Masonboro Elementary!

Our amazing PTA is hosting three Kindergarten Playdates this August to help our future Patriots feel comfortable, make new friends, and begin building connections before the first day of school.

📅 Kindergarten Playdates
❤️ August 10 | 9:00–10:00 AM
🤍 August 12 | 5:30–6:30 PM
💙 August 14 | 9:00–10:00 AM

Join us to:
✨ Meet future classmates
✨ Connect with other kindergarten families
✨ Learn more about our wonderful PTA
✨ Discover ways to get involved in our school community

We can’t wait to welcome our newest Patriots and their families to Masonboro Elementary. We look forward to seeing you this August!

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Adamek to the Masonboro Elementary family as an Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant! ✏️

Mrs. Adamek recently got married and is proud to be part of a military family. She has a sweet little girl who will be starting kindergarten this year. Mrs. Adamek is also currently enrolled in East Carolina University’s TA to Teacher program. She cannot wait to grow and learn this year at Masonboro!

☀️ We hope you’re enjoying a fantastic summer! While you’re soaking up the sunshine, it’s not too early to start marking those calendars for the new school year.

📅 Save the Date!

Open House
🗓️ Thursday, August 20
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM

We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back to Masonboro for another amazing year. See you soon!

🎉 Please help us give a warm Masonboro welcome to Mr. Jackowski, our new Head Custodian, and Mr. Anderson, our newest Custodian!

With years of school experience between them, they’re already helping keep Masonboro looking its best. We’re excited to have them on the team. Welcome aboard! ⚓️

Mrs. Lilly is excited to be joining Masonboro Elementary as a Teacher Assistant. She has been married for 19 years and is the proud mom of two amazing boys, both of whom are former Masonboro Patriots.

When she's not at school, Mrs. Lilly enjoys cheering on her boys at the golf course, spending time with her family, and relaxing at the beach. 🏖️

Mrs. Lilly has been working with children since 2016 and has experience in ABA therapy, special education, and most recently, helping open KidStrong in Wilmington, where the focus is on building strong, confident, and high-character kids.

Working with children has always been Mrs. Lilly's passion, and she believes every child deserves to feel loved, valued, included, and celebrated. She is excited to be part of each student's journey this year and looks forward to learning, growing, laughing, and making wonderful memories together. ✨