Get Ready for Pilla’s Autism Awareness Spirit Week! 🧩💙
Next week, we are coming together to celebrate neurodiversity, spread awareness, and show our support. Mark your calendars and get your outfits ready—here is the lineup:
Monday, April 20 – Autism Awareness Day: Wear BLUE to spread awareness! (Note: Free dress down day for all "Running on Kindness" 5K participants!)
Tuesday, April 21 – Magnificent Minds: Wear a fun hat to celebrate how all our minds work differently.
Wednesday, April 22 – Blend Together: Unify with your favorite tie-dye clothing!
Thursday, April 23 – Be a Team Player: Wear your favorite team gear and remember that TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More!
Friday, April 24 – Sensory-Friendly Friday: Appreciate sensory sensitivities by wearing your most comfortable clothes (no pajamas, please).
Let’s show our school spirit and support for one another all week long!
Next week, we are coming together to celebrate neurodiversity, spread awareness, and show our support. Mark your calendars and get your outfits ready—here is the lineup:
Monday, April 20 – Autism Awareness Day: Wear BLUE to spread awareness! (Note: Free dress down day for all "Running on Kindness" 5K participants!)
Tuesday, April 21 – Magnificent Minds: Wear a fun hat to celebrate how all our minds work differently.
Wednesday, April 22 – Blend Together: Unify with your favorite tie-dye clothing!
Thursday, April 23 – Be a Team Player: Wear your favorite team gear and remember that TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More!
Friday, April 24 – Sensory-Friendly Friday: Appreciate sensory sensitivities by wearing your most comfortable clothes (no pajamas, please).
Let’s show our school spirit and support for one another all week long!
Pilla Parent Conferences are scheduled for Monday, April 20th from 6-7:40pm and Tuesday, April 21st from 1:20-3pm. Please see the linked memo to schedule an in-person appointment using your Parent Portal: Parent Guide to Parent/Teacher Conferences on Genesis- Spring 2026. Virtual appointments are not an option this year.
🍬 Mark your calendars for a sweet night of fun! 🍬
Join us for CANDY BAR BINGO on our new date: April 30th at 5:30 PM! 🥳
Details:
✅ FREE Entry
✅ Light Dinner Provided 🍕
✅ Families Welcome!
Help us make this event a success by donating from our wish list! Just scan the QR code in the flyer for details. 🎟️ Additional bingo boards and concessions will be available for purchase.
We can't wait to see you there! Sponsored by the Pilla PTO.
Join us for CANDY BAR BINGO on our new date: April 30th at 5:30 PM! 🥳
Details:
✅ FREE Entry
✅ Light Dinner Provided 🍕
✅ Families Welcome!
Help us make this event a success by donating from our wish list! Just scan the QR code in the flyer for details. 🎟️ Additional bingo boards and concessions will be available for purchase.
We can't wait to see you there! Sponsored by the Pilla PTO.
Mrs. Marolda-Panichelli's 6th grade ELA class took a deep dive into researching Jackie Robinson. They did a close read on multiple articles, highlighting and taking notes on interesting facts about the first African American man to integrate into Major League Baseball, joining the Brooklyn Dodgers. Jackie faced some truly awful treatment, but came out as the Rookie of the Year in 1947. Two very unique facts about Robinson that the students found are that he is known for stealing home 19 times in his career, and on April 15th (the day he debuted) every year the MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson by having all players wear the number "42," the only retired number in all of baseball. The students are so proud of their biographical writing outcome!
Calling all Pilla Parents! It’s not too late to get involved!
📢 Join us TONIGHT, Tuesday, April 14th for the next Pilla PTO Meeting! Let’s work together for our school and students.
You can join from your computer or phone!
Time: 5:30 PM (Tonight!)
Location: Google Meet
Meeting Link: meet.google.com/KDG-BDUW-BZV
WE WANT YOU! 💛💙 #PillaPTO
📢 Join us TONIGHT, Tuesday, April 14th for the next Pilla PTO Meeting! Let’s work together for our school and students.
You can join from your computer or phone!
Time: 5:30 PM (Tonight!)
Location: Google Meet
Meeting Link: meet.google.com/KDG-BDUW-BZV
WE WANT YOU! 💛💙 #PillaPTO
The ultimate showdown! 🔥 Before heading off for Spring Recess, our Pilla Middle School students took on the staff in an epic basketball game. It was a nail-biter until the very last second, but the students clinched the win with a final score of 29–27! 🏀🏆
Check out some of the action below! 👇
Link to all pictures: https://bit.ly/4sufbBC
Check out some of the action below! 👇
Link to all pictures: https://bit.ly/4sufbBC
🏃♂️ Lace up for a cause! 🏃♀️
Don't miss out! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18, 2026! We’re hitting the pavement for the 5K for Autism Awareness: Running on Kindness. Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for a fun 1-mile walk with the family, there's a spot for you!
✨ Why join us?
5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Fun Walk options
Vendors, food, and music!
Register by 3/29 to snag your race tee and finisher medal!
📍 Where: 3133 S. Lincoln Avenue, Vineland, NJ 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM (Registration starts at 8:00 AM)
All proceeds benefit Pilla Project Unity, Educators 4 Autism, and Project Lifesaver. Let’s run on kindness together!
🔗 Register now: https://runsignup.com/runningonkindness5k
#5KForAutism #RunningOnKindness #VinelandNJ #AutismAwareness #SaveTheDate
📣 Registration for the 2026 Vineland Youth Football & Cheerleading season is now OPEN! 📣
We are committed to developing young athletes through teamwork, discipline, leadership, and community pride. Whether you're a first-timer or a returning player, we focus on fundamentals, sportsmanship, and personal growth in a fun, supportive environment. 🏈🎀
Visit vinelandyouthsports.org to learn more and sign up today!
You can also scan the QR codes on the flyer to register directly for:
🏈 Tackle Football
📣 Cheerleading
See you on the field! 🔴⚪
We are committed to developing young athletes through teamwork, discipline, leadership, and community pride. Whether you're a first-timer or a returning player, we focus on fundamentals, sportsmanship, and personal growth in a fun, supportive environment. 🏈🎀
Visit vinelandyouthsports.org to learn more and sign up today!
You can also scan the QR codes on the flyer to register directly for:
🏈 Tackle Football
📣 Cheerleading
See you on the field! 🔴⚪
Spring is in the air, and the competition is heating up at Pilla Middle School! 🌸🏆
It’s time for AWESOME APRIL! We are kicking off our month-long Attendance Challenge, and the stakes have never been higher. 🐾
The Goal: Show up, be on time, and help your homeroom reach the top of the leaderboard!
The Stakes:
🥇 The homeroom with the best attendance wins a prize!
🍎 The teacher of the winning class wins a prize too!
Every day counts. Let’s see which homeroom has the most school spirit. See you in class! 🏫✨
It’s time for AWESOME APRIL! We are kicking off our month-long Attendance Challenge, and the stakes have never been higher. 🐾
The Goal: Show up, be on time, and help your homeroom reach the top of the leaderboard!
The Stakes:
🥇 The homeroom with the best attendance wins a prize!
🍎 The teacher of the winning class wins a prize too!
Every day counts. Let’s see which homeroom has the most school spirit. See you in class! 🏫✨
Reminder: Pilla Middle School dismisses early at 1:10pm today. Everyone have a great Spring Recess!
aking Learning Outdoors 🌿📖
Ms. Cruz's students brought Milkweed, the novel by Jerry Spinelli, to life by exploring the courtyard in search of unusual plant growth. The novel the students are reading is a historical fiction novel about a nameless, small orphan boy, later called Misha, navigating the Nazi occupation of Warsaw, Poland, during World War II. The Milkweed plant becomes a symbol of hope in a dark and tumultuous time for the main characters. Students were asked to connect their findings in the courtyard to the symbolic milkweed pods in the novel, reflecting on how even in the harshest conditions, growth, hope, and resilience can still exist.
Ms. Cruz's students brought Milkweed, the novel by Jerry Spinelli, to life by exploring the courtyard in search of unusual plant growth. The novel the students are reading is a historical fiction novel about a nameless, small orphan boy, later called Misha, navigating the Nazi occupation of Warsaw, Poland, during World War II. The Milkweed plant becomes a symbol of hope in a dark and tumultuous time for the main characters. Students were asked to connect their findings in the courtyard to the symbolic milkweed pods in the novel, reflecting on how even in the harshest conditions, growth, hope, and resilience can still exist.
April Gold Badge Winner 🏅
HUGE shoutout to Riley Anthony for setting the standard of excellence on Safety Patrol! Riley is the definition of responsibility. She is always on post, dependable, and leads with a smile. Her kindness and team-first attitude make a difference every single day, and we are so proud to have her on our Pilla Patrol Team! 💛💙
HUGE shoutout to Riley Anthony for setting the standard of excellence on Safety Patrol! Riley is the definition of responsibility. She is always on post, dependable, and leads with a smile. Her kindness and team-first attitude make a difference every single day, and we are so proud to have her on our Pilla Patrol Team! 💛💙
The results are in for our 🏀 March Madness Attendance Challenge! 🏀
Mr Rosa's Homeroom Won Chick-Fil-A Gift Cards for leading the entire month in first place!
Mrs Reid-Wulderk's Homeroom won breakfast after a four way tie was broken with the spin of a wheel!
The remaining three classes all won a free dress down! Those classes were Ms Sipin, Mrs Baldwin and Mrs Caporale's Homerooms.
Next up is our All Star April Attendance Challenge! We cannot wait to reward the top three homerooms for just showing up!
Mr Rosa's Homeroom Won Chick-Fil-A Gift Cards for leading the entire month in first place!
Mrs Reid-Wulderk's Homeroom won breakfast after a four way tie was broken with the spin of a wheel!
The remaining three classes all won a free dress down! Those classes were Ms Sipin, Mrs Baldwin and Mrs Caporale's Homerooms.
Next up is our All Star April Attendance Challenge! We cannot wait to reward the top three homerooms for just showing up!
🌺🎉 Get ready for a fabulous afternoon!
Mark your calendars for our annual SPRING FLING! Pilla Youth to Youth is hosting this fun-filled event, and we want YOU to be there! Join us for a lively time featuring:
🎨 Creative Crafts
💃 Fun Inside & Outside Activities
🥤 Tasty Refreshments
🗓️ WHEN: April 14, 2026
🕒 TIME: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
💵 COST: Only $3!
It’s the perfect way to welcome the season. Permission slips will be sent home today with students. Tickets must be purchased this Thursday, April 2nd or after Spring Recess on Monday, April 13. Permission slip is also attached.
Mark your calendars for our annual SPRING FLING! Pilla Youth to Youth is hosting this fun-filled event, and we want YOU to be there! Join us for a lively time featuring:
🎨 Creative Crafts
💃 Fun Inside & Outside Activities
🥤 Tasty Refreshments
🗓️ WHEN: April 14, 2026
🕒 TIME: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
💵 COST: Only $3!
It’s the perfect way to welcome the season. Permission slips will be sent home today with students. Tickets must be purchased this Thursday, April 2nd or after Spring Recess on Monday, April 13. Permission slip is also attached.
On March 27th, Jaylen Hudgins from Gateway Community Action Partnership came to speak to all of Sgt. Dominick Pilla's PE/Health Classes about making an inclusive environment here at school. Jaylen provided personal experiences and an interactive activity for the students to engage in so that they could see what being inclusive looks like. A special thank you to Gateway Community Action for their Partnership and to Jaylen for his time here at Pilla! We hope that the memories made on Friday have left an imprint on the students minds and hearts!
Please enjoy some pictures from last week's Glow Dance!
📢 ATTENTION PILLA PARENTS: April Updates Are Here! 🐾
Stay in the loop with everything happening at Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School this month. From Spirit Week to testing prep, here is what you need to know:
✅ Quick To-Do List:
Check the Calendar: School is closed for Spring Recess from April 3rd – April 10th. Enjoy the break!
Dress for Success: As the weather warms up, please review the District Uniform Policy (Red, Black, White, or Gray shirts with Khaki, Black, or Gray bottoms).
Prep for May: NJSLA State Testing begins May 11th. Check the newsletter for tips on how to help your child prepare.
🗓️ Dates to Remember:
April 14: Spring Fling & PTO Meeting (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
April 20-24: Autism Spirit Week – Show your support! 🧩
April 20-21: Parent Conferences (Check the Parent Portal to schedule).
April 29: Annual Academic Showcase (6:00 PM).
🔗 Read the full April Newsletter here: https://canva.link/cz2azswlzixc2dr
Stay in the loop with everything happening at Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School this month. From Spirit Week to testing prep, here is what you need to know:
✅ Quick To-Do List:
Check the Calendar: School is closed for Spring Recess from April 3rd – April 10th. Enjoy the break!
Dress for Success: As the weather warms up, please review the District Uniform Policy (Red, Black, White, or Gray shirts with Khaki, Black, or Gray bottoms).
Prep for May: NJSLA State Testing begins May 11th. Check the newsletter for tips on how to help your child prepare.
🗓️ Dates to Remember:
April 14: Spring Fling & PTO Meeting (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
April 20-24: Autism Spirit Week – Show your support! 🧩
April 20-21: Parent Conferences (Check the Parent Portal to schedule).
April 29: Annual Academic Showcase (6:00 PM).
🔗 Read the full April Newsletter here: https://canva.link/cz2azswlzixc2dr
Congratulations to Ms. Veronica Cruz, our March Staff Member of the Month! Her dedication, teamwork, and positive spirit make a difference every day in our school community.
The Climate and Culture Committee put together a celebration for students who have earned perfect attendance so far this school year. Students were able to choose from an array of board games, bingo with prizes and enjoy a period celebrating with their peers. We are #pillaproud of all of you!
Our March Madness Competition for Attendance is coming to the 4th Quarter!
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 homerooms.
Next up is our April All Star Attendance Challenge...stay tuned!
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 homerooms.
Next up is our April All Star Attendance Challenge...stay tuned!
