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 💚
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Pilla's Governor's Educator of the Year Laura Morris AND to Pilla's Educational Services Professional of the Year Michael Goss! We are so happy to have you in our Pilla family and are very #PillaProud of you!! 💙💛
Mrs. Romalino's 7th grade ELA classes were in the Thanksgiving spirit on Wednesday, Nov. 27, as they worked on essays.
Orders for Student Leaders holiday t-shirts are due by Monday, December 2nd (the day we return) - no exceptions!
We hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving break! Please view Pilla's December Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4eNOilw
Congratulations to our October students of the month who all exemplified the character trait of Communication! We are Pilla Proud of you! 💙💛
Saeed Ahmed Vasquez, Aleah Biggs, Liliana Boneta, Liam Bonilla, Branden Broughton, Avery Clark, Dashawn Conlin, Antonio Crespo, Elizabeth Csontos, Laura Dare, Kyliette Del Valle, Ilyanis Delgado Perez, Adam Harrell, Urijah Hoffman, Takye Ledbetter, Israel Lugo Nicolas, Nevaeh Montalvo, Mylus Moore, Olivia Morvay, Zen Muntaqim, Amasia Nock, Zionayah Rodriguez, Rumesya Saglik, Harinanda Santhosh, Christopher Torres, Mia Upshaw, Nilexie Velazquez Roman
Please see the image below for information on how to access your student's current and previous report cards through Genesis.
Pilla’s PTO is working with Coia’s Garden Market to hold a poinsettia and grave blanket sale just in time for the holidays! The poinsettias come in 4 sizes and various colors and the grave blankets come in two sizes. Once you turn in your order form, you will receive a ticket to go to Coia’s Garden Center to pick up your flower or blanket. They suggest purchasing and going early to get the best selection of colors! Sale ends December 16th and plants must be picked up by December 20th. Coia's will not be open after that.
The flyer and order form are attached and are also going home with students before Thanksgiving. Thank you for supporting the PTO!
Pilla Student Leaders are holding a t-shirt sale with a jeans day for the holiday! Send in the attached order form with your $14 payment no later than MONDAY, DECEMBER 2nd. Students and staff who order the t-shirts will be allowed to wear them with jeans on Thursday, December 19th. No rips or tears in jeans.
Good morning parents! This is just a reminder that Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week are all legal attendance days with dismissal at 1:10pm. Parent conferences are tonight and tomorrow. Appointments must be scheduled through the Parent Portal. Thank you!
Is your student missing coats, sweatshirts, lunch boxes, etc? Our lost and found box is over-flowing! Please stop by during Parent Teacher Conferences if you want to look through it. Any items remaining will be donated by Thanksgiving break. Thank you!
**Kindness Grams will also be on sale during parent conferences if you want to send a gram to your student! All proceeds benefit Pilla's Crisis Fund.**
Please encourage your students to buy and send Kindness Grams in celebration of World Kindness Day! All Kindness Grams come with a pencil and bracelet and only cost $1. Sale ends 11/26.
Reminder! Pilla Parent Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 25th from 6-7:30pm and Tuesday, November 26th from 1:21-3pm. Please see the linked memo to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment. https://bit.ly/PillaParentConfNov2024
Tomorrow is the last day! Thank you to everyone who has already dropped off donations!
Pilla's Youth to Youth is collecting non-perishable food item for local families in need, now through November 22nd! Examples include tuna fish, peanut butter, spaghetti, boxed mashed potatoes, boxed stuffing, canned vegetables, canned beans, and canned meat. Donations can be dropped of in our cafeteria. Thank you so much for helping those in need!
Friday is the LAST DAY! Our Pilla Safety Patrol is partnering with People Not Profit NJ to help bring join to the community! To help with this toy drive, please have your child bring a new, unwrapped toy to help children less fortunate this holiday season!
Safety Patrol Elected Officers
The Pilla Patrol continues to be a fabulous support in the halls of Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School. All of our Pilla Patrolers and our newly elected officers received their badges.
The newly elected officers are:
Captain- Akanksha Dahiya
Lieutenant- Milana Goff
Sergeant- Ian Martinez Rosa
Congratulations to all! We are so #PillaProud! 💙💛
Last week! Orders due by this Friday, Nov 22nd.
Pilla’s PTO will again be selling certificates for Wawa Shorti Hoagies for only $5 each! These make GREAT stocking stuffers and gifts for the holidays. Please consider ordering! Payment can be made in either cash or check made payable to “Pilla PTO”. There is no ordering limit, but orders must be received no later than November 22 in order to arrive before winter recess. Order forms are being sent home with students on Thursday, 10/31. Thank you for supporting the PTO and our students!
Pilla Parent Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 25th from 6-7:30pm and Tuesday, November 26th from 1:21-3pm. Please see the linked memo to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment. https://bit.ly/PillaParentConfNov2024
Please view the below flyers about Champions, our before/after school care program.
The Pilla Safety Patrol was given the opportunity to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, alongside members of the Veterans Memorial Safety Patrol, at the 11/13 Board Meeting. 🇺🇸
It's always inspiring to see young students showing their patriotism and respect. We are so #PillaProud! 💙💛
