Tuesday, January 6th News:
https://youtu.be/Xkm_bPx6CsM
We are getting back into the swing of things here in the Sandcastle. Have a terrific Tuesday!
https://youtu.be/Xkm_bPx6CsM
We are getting back into the swing of things here in the Sandcastle. Have a terrific Tuesday!

Monday, January 5th, 2026 broadcast:
https://youtu.be/pVs8W_IXjsg
Welcome back and happy new year! Tune in for our first broadcast of 2026!
https://youtu.be/pVs8W_IXjsg
Welcome back and happy new year! Tune in for our first broadcast of 2026!

Morning News Friday, December 19, 2025
https://youtu.be/2DEl6WtY98A
YOU'VE GOTTA SEE THIS: Christmas recap, Jingle Bells with a twist, and a fashion show like no other!
Early release at 12:10 and we will see everyone on Monday, January 5, 2026

Lost & Found Fashion week: MCPS Edition
Strutting the runway in today's HOTTEST looks...straight outta our Lost & Found.
Hoodies, jackets, water bottles, bows, lunch boxes, and SO MUCH MORE--they're all looking for their real owners!
Parents & Students--please swing by and take a look before Christmas break. Anything left behind will be donated, and these outfits deserve a ride home!
#LostAndFoundRunway
#ParentReminder
#ChristmasBreakCountdown
#IsThisYours
https://youtu.be/42o3NW5R5wQ
Strutting the runway in today's HOTTEST looks...straight outta our Lost & Found.
Hoodies, jackets, water bottles, bows, lunch boxes, and SO MUCH MORE--they're all looking for their real owners!
Parents & Students--please swing by and take a look before Christmas break. Anything left behind will be donated, and these outfits deserve a ride home!
#LostAndFoundRunway
#ParentReminder
#ChristmasBreakCountdown
#IsThisYours
https://youtu.be/42o3NW5R5wQ

Morning News- Thursday, December 18, 2025
https://youtu.be/rqELfz1jJag
Tune in for a recap from our second grade musical performance last night for families and our 2nd "Book of the Month Club." There will also be information about the next book choice and meeting date!

Morning News- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
https://youtu.be/3R_RA6E9Wyo
Tune in today for some holiday spirit from the Sandcastle, a shout out to the "Gingerbread Club." and Mystery Science.
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/penguin-race?code=30c1cce675caffae833de2167bf47836#slide-id-14548
"Shine bright" tomorrow!
https://youtu.be/3R_RA6E9Wyo
Tune in today for some holiday spirit from the Sandcastle, a shout out to the "Gingerbread Club." and Mystery Science.
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/penguin-race?code=30c1cce675caffae833de2167bf47836#slide-id-14548
"Shine bright" tomorrow!

Morning News- Tuesday, December 15, 2025
https://youtu.be/XLfDToBcFfM
Tune in for a recap from our "Girls on the Run Club" and their 5K event on Saturday.
https://youtu.be/XLfDToBcFfM
Tune in for a recap from our "Girls on the Run Club" and their 5K event on Saturday.

Monday, December 15 News:
https://youtu.be/Kj6lSgtYhk0
Happy Jingle Bell Rock day! Hope you are staying warm on this bitterly cold morning. We have a new mystery letter! Check it out.
https://youtu.be/Kj6lSgtYhk0
Happy Jingle Bell Rock day! Hope you are staying warm on this bitterly cold morning. We have a new mystery letter! Check it out.

We are so blessed to have such a supportive PTO at MCPS! Thank you for all the treats this week. The coffee truck, bagels, soda station, and traditional treats were amazing. So nice to not have to pack lunches today and instead get to enjoy this feast! We love you and appreciate you!








Morning News- Friday, December 12, 2025
https://youtu.be/4HNxST0NZN0
We have a busy newscast today: a recap of our 2nd grade field trip, week 2 of Christmas spirit week, and a special segment from the 3rd grade "Gingerbread Club."
https://youtu.be/4HNxST0NZN0
We have a busy newscast today: a recap of our 2nd grade field trip, week 2 of Christmas spirit week, and a special segment from the 3rd grade "Gingerbread Club."

Morning News- Thursday, December 11, 2025
https://youtu.be/mqWUBZGxwZc
Tune in today as we all dress for...."Baby it's Cold Outside!" We also have a segment from Ms. Ross's class as they rehearse a reader's theatre.
https://youtu.be/mqWUBZGxwZc
Tune in today as we all dress for...."Baby it's Cold Outside!" We also have a segment from Ms. Ross's class as they rehearse a reader's theatre.

Morning News- Wednesday, December 10. 2025
https://youtu.be/4qvUysxvF6I
Today we have a new newsteam, some staff that "elfed themselves," and today's Mystery Science is ......."Is Every Snowflake Different." Be sure to tune in.

Morning News- Tuesday, December 9, 2025
https://youtu.be/QNELmVAkNHg
Tune in today as we celebrate our local level "Young Authors" winners for 2025
https://youtu.be/QNELmVAkNHg
Tune in today as we celebrate our local level "Young Authors" winners for 2025

Morning News- Monday, December 8, 2025
https://youtu.be/L2hAstoibYQ
Check out our 1st grade gingerbread making and our December Readers of the Month.
https://youtu.be/L2hAstoibYQ
Check out our 1st grade gingerbread making and our December Readers of the Month.

We are so proud of these 9 third graders who won at the local level for the North Carolina Reading Association Young Author's/Artist contest. The work of each of these students will move on to compete at the state level which will be judged later this school year. They will all be celebrated at a local celebration in the spring. We are so proud of your hard work and good luck at the state level!

Friday, December 5th News:
https://youtu.be/hx7ezuNQNjU
What a rainy Friday! Even though it's rainy on the outside, it's sunny on the inside of the Sandcastle. Today we have a recap from our67th day of school yesterday. IYKYK. Also check out some new books that can be found in the library. Have a great weekend!
https://youtu.be/hx7ezuNQNjU
What a rainy Friday! Even though it's rainy on the outside, it's sunny on the inside of the Sandcastle. Today we have a recap from our67th day of school yesterday. IYKYK. Also check out some new books that can be found in the library. Have a great weekend!

Thursday, December 4th News:
https://youtu.be/aMp1HwZImrE
Happy 67th day of school. You won't believe how excited every staff member is to have this day. :) Tune in for a new Mystery Letter of the Week!
https://youtu.be/aMp1HwZImrE
Happy 67th day of school. You won't believe how excited every staff member is to have this day. :) Tune in for a new Mystery Letter of the Week!

Wednesday, December 3rd News!
https://youtu.be/iBxpFHlk-Ng
Mystery Science is on today and some discussion about the Holiday Fest at West Carteret tomorrow evening. Tune in!
Mystery Science Video:
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/frogs?code=1b7acbfc8c3bf9900b4d494dcd287b3b
https://youtu.be/iBxpFHlk-Ng
Mystery Science is on today and some discussion about the Holiday Fest at West Carteret tomorrow evening. Tune in!
Mystery Science Video:
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/frogs?code=1b7acbfc8c3bf9900b4d494dcd287b3b

Tuesday, December 2nd News:
https://youtu.be/8CBfusXIn4Q
Our PTO has worked so hard with getting the Holiday Shop ready for students this week. It's like a magical Santa's workshop in there. Check out some footage from day 1 of shopping yesterday.
https://youtu.be/8CBfusXIn4Q
Our PTO has worked so hard with getting the Holiday Shop ready for students this week. It's like a magical Santa's workshop in there. Check out some footage from day 1 of shopping yesterday.

Make sure you find time on Thursday, December 4th to swing by West Carteret between 5:00-7:00 with the kids! Students from West will be hosting the 4th annual Holiday Fest! It's free entry, but you are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate.
There will be games, crafts, and snacks! All elementary-aged students are welcome to attend!

