Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

Please join us via Google Meet on Thursday evening at 7pm for our January PTO meeting! Get involved, help your child's school and have your voice heard. https://meet.google.com/wxs-jwnp-vtr

Mrs. Marolda-Panichelli's 8th grade ELA class is researching a project on pitching a grant for a sustainable farm. Mr Richard Marolda Jr. of Marolda Farms, Inc. and Rock and Roll Organics came in as a guest speaker to answer questions that the students formulated beforehand on supporting environmental sustainability through organic farming.

Pilla's Panther Period Drama class, run by Mr. Thomas, has been busy at work! Please enjoy this Youtube presentation... 2024 Pilla Drama proudly presents.... Duo's Revenge! https://youtu.be/knaL4sctcqw?si=WvN6nd72y8IhyfbA

Registration is now open for summer care with Champions. Please see the flyer below for more info.

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Physical’s for Spring Middle School Boys/Girls Track and Field MUST be turned into the school nurse NO LATER than February 21st. Physical packets can be printed from the Vineland Athletics Department website or picked up from the nurse or main office. https://www.vineland.org/o/vps/page/athletics

At Pilla Middle School, our Panther Periods provide students with unique opportunities to explore new skills, and the Robotics class is no exception! This exciting program is all about creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. During Robotics, students started by building robots from Legos, combining engineering and imagination to bring their creations to life. But that was just the beginning! Using coding skills, they programmed their robots to perform a variety of actions—moving, driving, spinning, and even making fun sounds when they detected different colors. The challenge didn’t stop there. Students took on an even more complex task: designing their own maze. Once their maze was complete, they had to code a Sphero ball to navigate it successfully. This required them to calculate precise speeds, angles, and distances in millimeters. It was an incredible way to integrate math, logic, and technology into a hands-on project. Through Robotics, students are learning much more than just coding and building—they're developing problem-solving skills, practicing teamwork, and discovering the exciting possibilities of STEM. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KoCU5JgxU7royihP9BUzfadFt7yi4zxm/view?usp=sharing

Students in Ms. Super's ELA classes have been reading nonfiction articles with the focus being on taking control of their health. They learned about healthy alternatives for foods and used verified websites to do research on. They took their knowledge and became entrepreneurs by working together to open up healthy restaurants. They focused on less oils, food dyes, and additives and added lots of nutritious options. They presented their themed restaurants to "investors" complete with props and commercial jingles, and eagerly awaited to hear their classmates' reviews and star ratings. Super work- five stars! 💙💛

Happy Holidays from everyone at Pilla School!

Members of the Pilla NJHS partnered with the Animal Clinic of Millville to collect donations for the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter as their December service project. The students presented the items to Melissa Doyle, Fundraising and Social Media Manager for SJRAS. We are Pilla Proud of our NJHS and everyone who donated!

Please have your student join in the joy next week as we hold a Holiday Spirit Week! Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday have different themes. Thursday, only students who purchased a holiday shirt through the gym department can participate. Friday, any student who brings in $3 can wear pajamas (see flyers for rules). We hope it's a fun week before break!

Last few days to support our PTO Poinsettia fundraiser and buy some beautiful flowers from Coia's! Please see the attached flyer and order form. Last day to purchase is December 16th and the last day to go to Coia's is December 20th! 🎄💚🎄❤️

The Pilla Safety Patrol Serves at Senior Luncheon We are so honored to serve and celebrate our community at the Senior Holiday Luncheon! 🎉 The Pilla's Safety Patrollers were excited to play a part in this heartwarming tradition, serving lunch to our well-deserving seniors. A big thank you to everyone who makes this amazing community partnership possible! 💙💛 #CommunityStrong #PillaPatrol #HolidayCheer

Last chance to BUY a Candy Cane Gram! The Pilla Safety Patrol will again be holding the annual "CANDY CANE GRAM SALE" where students share friendly messages and are delivered with a candy gram on 12/19 & 12/20 before Winter Break. Sales are from December 9th-13th and are sold in cafeterias during lunch periods 5-7. Prices are $1 each OR buy 5 for $3. The flyer is attached. Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays! 🎄

Dear Pilla Middle School Families, We regret to inform you that our Performing Arts Winter Showcase, originally scheduled for December 12, 2024, at 6 PM, has been postponed. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We are working to reschedule the event for a later date this winter and will share updates as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued support of our students and performing arts program.

Last week to support our PTO Poinsettia fundraiser and buy some beautiful flowers from Coia's! Please see the attached flyer and order form. Last day to purchase is December 16th and the last day to go to Coia's is December 20th!

The Vinelands Athletic Department is excited to host its first cookie decorating event, featuring planned activities by the Vineland High School Winter Cheerleading team, a movie, and hot cocoa. There will also be a special guest appearance! Join us for a fun-filled family night before the holidays! Event Details: Date: Friday, December 13th Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: 3010 E. Chestnut Ave Important: Spots are limited, so be sure to RSVP! : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl4Ig4tsh_bM049fAY3SArfNfpF4kL_zu_v2bqKRr2Rss2XQ/viewform For more information, please contact us at: Phone: (856) 794-6800 ext. 2555 / Email: jjimenez@vineland.org

Good evening parents. This is a reminder that tomorrow is a legal attendance day with dismissal at 1:10 pm due to staff training.

Students spent some time during their Panther Period completing these GeomeTREES to build some vocabulary and holiday spirit! And who doesn't love a touch of glitter?!?! Well done, 8th graders!!🎄 Mrs. Quiles and Ms. Morgan 💚