Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School

We are excited to share that Dance Pilla, Pilla and possibly Vinelands 1st ever Middle School Dance Class, had its 1st official Panther Period meeting today 10/23/24 with its inaugural class. It has been a goal to get dance in the middle schools, and we are so excited to have so many boys and girls select this new opportunity. We look forward to sharing more as we explore the amazing world of dance!

Please don't forget to support our school's Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser! The sale ends this Friday and top sellers from each grade level get a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Here’s your chance to raise funds for yourself and your class! Beginning Monday, October 21, 2024 @ 3:00pm until Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 3:00pm. Create your own Pilla Popcorn Team Pop Up Store. You will get an individualized link to share with your family and friends. Personalize your Pop Up Store with your photo, a note to your supporters, and set a goal for how much you’d like to raise. There are many delicious flavors of popcorn available. Your supporters will order online, and their orders will ship directly to them. Pilla Middle School will receive 50% of the total proceeds raised. Funds raised will go directly into the Pilla Activity Account to be utilized for our trips, events, and activities! The top seller for each grade level will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Directions to set-up your individualized Pop-Up Store Before October 21, 2024: 1. Download the Double Good app-The app is available for free on iOS and Android. 2. Enter our event code OLYGKS in the app 3. Create your Pop-Up Store *If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Amato.

On Monday 10/21 The Pilla Band traveled to Rowan Univ. for a full day of music and learning. The students started their day serving as the performing ensemble for future music educators. Then students were led on a campus tour, had a picnic lunch on the beautiful campus and enjoyed a Q&A with Rowan music students. The day ended with the opportunity to attend a rehearsal of the University Wind Ensemble. It was a great day of learning on both sides and we are excited to return and build on this reconnected partnership. #PillaProud

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.

Please help everyone at Pilla celebrate being Drug Free by supporting our Red Ribbon Spirit Week next week! Please see the flyer for each day's themes!

Just a reminder that today is a legal attendance day with dismissal at 1:10pm.

Thank you to everyone who supported our Wear Pink Day to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Association!

Mark your students' calendars! Pilla Middle School will be holding a Halloween Dance on Friday, October 25, from 6-7:30pm. Permission slips will be sent home on Monday, but you can also print the image below. Tickets go on sale during lunches on Wednesday and Thursday. Join us for a Spooktacular Time! 👻🎃 If you are able to chaperone or donate snacks/drinks, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/kZAY6oKJYbt8mUna6 Thank you to all our wonderful parents!!!

Please join us tonight for Pilla's October PTO meeting! It's never too late to join. Please see our flyer: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGTv3hy5ys/wTD28omLnCw3sfmWW78kag/view?utm_content=DAGTv3hy5ys&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

Wear Pink and Jeans for $2 tomorrow, Wednesday 10/16 to support Breast Cancer Awareness. No rips or frays.

Please enjoy some pictures from our recent Fall Fun Day on Monday!

Pilla Safety Patrol Volunteers at Wheaton Arts Festival of Fine Crafts! On Saturday, October 5th, the Pilla Safety Patrol was out in full force at the Wheaton Arts Festival of Fine Crafts, and they made quite an impression! Our dedicated volunteers had the unique opportunity to "patrol" the mesmerizing Glass Pumpkin Patch, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Pilla Safety Patrol truly represented our community with pride, and we couldn't be happier with their contribution. Their commitment to safety and their enthusiastic participation made the Wheaton Arts Festival of Fine Crafts an unforgettable event for all who attended. We are so Pilla Proud of our amazing volunteers! 💙💛 Ms. Rowan Ms. Cruz

Ms. Cruz's 7th grade accelerated classes took their "Suspense Share-Out PBL" to another level. Students had the challenge of researching different elements of "Suspense" and then creating an engaging lesson plan to "share out" the information learned to their peers. Students were beyond creative in their teaching methods. Some used hands-on learning activities such as building their own "suspenseful architecture" using toothpicks and marshmallows, while others had students drawing out the best suspenseful illustration. Other teaching techniques used were - KWL charts, kahoots or booklets, exit tickets, hangman for teaching vocabulary, white board games, bingo, and more! So Pilla Proud of our amazing students!💙💛

As 2024 is a Presidential Election year, we have the unique opportunity to expose all of our students to the voting process beyond what they would learn in Civics class in the 8th grade and Accelerated 7th grade. On Thursday, October 3, 2024, a representative from the Board of Elections visited our school to present the entire student body with a mini lesson on how to use a voting machine. Students in 8th grade and Accelerated 7th grade Civics actually had the opportunity to “vote” using the voting machine.

Attention, winter athletes! A reminder that all physicals and recertifications for winter sports MUST be submitted to the school nurse by Friday, November 1. Parents in need of a physical packet can download it from the athletics website here: https://www.vineland.org/page/athletics

Please view both the English and Spanish versions of our October Parent Newsletter below. Happy Fall! 👻🍁🎃 English: https://bit.ly/47UU5DZ Espanol: https://bit.ly/4epul4X

Reminder - Individual student pictures will be taken on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1st & 2nd. Students may wear something other than their uniform on the day of their picture, but they must still follow the dress code policy listed below. Pictures will be taken during Social Studies classes following the schedule below. Students should compare their schedule to the one below to find their picture time and day. Teachers have also been told to inform the students which day they go. NO PICTURE ENVELOPES will be handed out. Students will be given a QR code after their picture is taken. You will view, order and pay for pictures AFTER picture day using this code. If you have any questions, please call the Main Office at 691-1801.

Fall Fun Day is coming on Monday, October 7th from 3-5pm after school! If your child is interested, they must have a permission slip signed by a parent and purchase the ticket during homeroom from Tuesday, Oct 1st - Friday, Oct 4th. Permission slips will be sent home on Monday, but can be found attached also.

This week is the Week of Respect and we are ready to #StompOutBullying here at Pilla! Please join us by participating in our Spirit Week. Please see the flyer for each day's theme, starting by wearing blue on Monday. NO JEANS can be worn on any days!

6th grade parents - please see information about the new Peer Group Connection offered to 6th graders! We need your participation in the survey!