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! 💙💛
Our Pilla Safety Patrol is partnering with People for 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!
Please see the attached flyer and have your student celebrate World Kindness Day this Wednesday, November 13th. Wear RED or HEARTS! Jeans are ok, but NO RIPS or FRAYS and NO pajamas bottoms. ❤️❤️❤️
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!
Congratulations to all of Pilla's September Students of the Month! All of our September students of the month were chosen because they exemplify the trait of Responsibility. We are #PillaProud of all of you! 💙💛
Pilla Safety Patrol members volunteered on Saturday, 11/2, at this year's Safety Patrol Breakfast. Students assisted by cleaning tables, restocking napkins, and paper products, greeting guests, and helping with the check-in desk.
Vineland safeties alongside their advisors, administration, board members, and members of the community showed up in a big way and we were able to feed about 900 people. The proceeds of this event will ultimately help lower the cost of the student's trip to Washington, DC in May. We are so #PillaProud of your Safety Patrollers! 💙💛
Ms. Cruz's 7th-grade classes held a Mock Trial as part of their Suspense Unit, focusing on Edgar Allan Poe's narrator (who was named Mr. Allen for the trial) in "The Tell-Tale Heart." The students analyzed the story, learned about the Insanity defense, and researched trial procedures based on their assigned roles. They prepared opening and closing statements, asked insightful questions, and conducted the trial according to the law when determining the verdict and sentencing. They followed courtroom rules and behaved professionally. We are so #PillaProud! 💙💛
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.
Don't forget that tomorrow is the LAST DAY to submit your student's COMPLETED sports physical if they want to play Middle School Basketball! Blank physicals can be picked up at Pilla's office or at www.vineland.org under Departments then Health Services.
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!
The Pilla P.E. Dept. hosted grade level Ultimate Frisbee All Star Games last week. Students were chosen based upon their athletic ability, skill level, sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork. Here are some highlights from our 8th grade All Star Game last Friday afternoon!
Vineland's new National Junior Honor Society members were inducted on Wednesday night, October 23rd, in the Landis Auditorium. We are very proud of their many achievements and years of hard work in school. We are excited to see all the incredible things they will accomplish in the future and their lifelong commitment to representing our pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
Pictured (left to right): Paityn Martin, London Holloway, Milana Goff, Milania Capriotti, Alyana Garcia, Laurie Shaw, Olivia Brunini, Zoe Zavis, Parker Morrison, Nathan Broshchan (back), Lukas Dounoulis (front), Liam Anderson (back), Lucas Rivera (front), Lorenzo Dounoulis, Liam Anderson, Ian Martinez Rosa
Not pictured: Akanksha Dahiya
NJHS Advisors (not pictured): Michael Marino, Teddilyn Welden
#PILLAPROUD💛💙
Pilla Middle School wrapped up last week's Red Ribbon Week with Twin Day to "Team Up Against Drugs"!
Don't forget! Student make-up pictures will take place on Tuesday, October 29, first thing in the morning. Students must wear uniform attire to school, but can change for pictures and then change back again.
Don't miss out on supporting our popcorn fundraiser!! The fundraiser closes at 3pm today!
VBA Winter League Sign Ups are coming soon! Please see the flyer for more info.
