Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

✨ Spotlight on Ms. Super’s Period 8/9 Class! ✨

After completing testing, students took their narrative writing skills to the next level by crafting original suspenseful stories! 📖💡

They planned their plots with story charts, incorporated dialogue, figurative language, and rich vocabulary, and then set the scene perfectly—sharing their stories on October 31st in a dimly lit classroom to match the mysterious mood. 🕯️👻

Students even used rubrics to evaluate their peers’ writing and support one another on the path to excellence. What a creative and collaborative way to bring learning to life! 🌟

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

Pilla Patrol Partners with "People, Not Profit NJ" for Toy Drive
The Pilla Safety Patrol is partnering with "People, Not Profit NJ" to help bring joy to the community through a Toy Drive. 🧸🪀To help, please bring in a new and unwrapped toy to help children less fortunate this holiday season. Donation boxes can be found in Ms. Cruz's room (C209), Ms. Rowan's room (C204), the Cafeteria, or in front of the Main Office. The flyer is attached with more details.

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

Reminder - PTO Ripped Jeans Dress Down Day!
On Monday, November 3rd, for only $2 students are allowed to wear ripped jeans to school as a fundraiser for PTO sponsored student activities! Please see the flyer for more details.
All jeans must be school-appropriate:
Rips/holes cannot expose undergarments.
Leggings or shorts may be worn underneath
No excessive tears, fraying, or cutouts.
Jeans must be clean, free of writing or inappropriate graphics, and fit appropriately.

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Please see November's flyers from the Vineland Public Library.

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

Student's had a great time at last night's Halloween Dance organized by our PTO! We had over 250 students attend. Please enjoy some photos from the event thanks to T & F Camera.
https://bit.ly/4olDDEj

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November's parent newsletter is available to view! Please read it carefully for information about upcoming events!

http://bit.ly/49shXBy

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

💖 World Kindness Day is coming up on Thursday, November 13th!
While we believe in showing kindness every day, we’re celebrating extra big this week! Students and staff are encouraged to wear red or hearts with uniform bottoms to spread love and positivity.
Remember — a small act of kindness can make a big difference. 💕
Be the reason someone smiles today! 😊

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

Pilla Parents —
As part of a school fundraiser, students may wear Halloween costumes tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, for a $3 donation.

Please note the following costume guidelines:

No masks, face paint, tank tops, props, or inflatable costumes

Costumes must be fingertip length or longer

All costumes should be school-appropriate

Thank you for supporting our fundraiser and helping us ensure a safe and fun day for everyone! 🎃

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

Please see the flyer for more information about our Champion's before and after school program.

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

PTO Ripped Jeans Dress Down Day!
On Monday, November 3rd, for only $2 students are allowed to wear ripped jeans to school as a fundraiser for PTO sponsored student activities! Please see the flyer for more details.
All jeans must be school-appropriate:
Rips/holes cannot expose undergarments.
Leggings or shorts may be worn underneath
No excessive tears, fraying, or cutouts.
Jeans must be clean, free of writing or inappropriate graphics, and fit appropriately.

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

Make up picture day is scheduled for this Wednesday, October 29th. Students will be called down first thing in the morning. Please see the flyer for details.

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

Pilla's PTO is hosting a Halloween Dance this Thursday, October 30th, from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Tickets are $5 and will be sold during lunches on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Permission slips were sent home on Friday, but if your student didn't receive it they can stop by the office or print the attached form.

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Don't forget!

🌯 Chipotle Fundraiser Night! 🌯

Do GOOD with Chipotle and come out to support Pilla's Safety Patrol!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Chipotle - 3880 S. Delsea Dr, Vineland, NJ 08360 (mention Pilla Safety Patrol at checkout!)

🥑 Every order helps fund the Pilla Safety Patrol. Bring your appetite & your friends!

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

Please mark your calendars!
🌯 Chipotle Fundraiser Night! 🌯

Do GOOD with Chipotle and come out to support Pilla's Safety Patrol!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Chipotle - 3880 S. Delsea Dr, Vineland, NJ 08360 (mention Pilla Safety Patrol at checkout!)

🥑 Every order helps fund the Pilla Safety Patrol. Bring your appetite & your friends!

Flier attached.

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

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.
#PillaProud! 💙💛

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

The Pilla PTO will be hosting a Halloween Dance on Thursday, October 30th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. We are in need of chaperones and donations of goodies to sell at the dance. Please see the flyer and the links below for more information!

To volunteer to chaperone: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/4ETCNSRE

To donate from the PTO Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/3YnZMqX.

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

Students in Miss Welden and Ms. Franco's 8th grade ELA classes are composing suspenseful narratives with the guidance of the Writing Trait rubric. Students analyzed the stories The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to learn the author's purpose for incorporating imagery and suspense strategies in writing. The students planned their story on the plot diagram and will draft, revise, edit, publish and present their final stories to the class.

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Please see the attached information if your student is interested in playing boys or girls Middle School Basketball (which is different from our after school club basketball). Middle School Basketball requires a sports physical turned in no later than November 1st to the school nurse and a tryout, which will take place on the dates listed on the flyer attache.

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

Tonight! Don't forget - Please join the PTO either in person at the Vineland Public Library or virtually using the link below for a meeting on Tuesday, October 21st at 5:30 pm. Please see the attached flyer.

https://meet.google.com/kdg-bduw-bzv

5 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

🌟 Congratulations to Pilla's National Junior Honor Society Inductees! 🌟
We are proud to recognize these outstanding students for their excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. Their commitment to upholding these values reflects the best of our school community. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! 👏

#PillaProud #NJHS #ExcellenceInAction #StudentLeaders

6 months ago, Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School