📢 PCS is gathering student input for our Strategic Plan! Starting Nov. 6, middle & high school students can join an optional survey via ClassLink. An opt-out form is attached and will be sent home with students (due back by Nov. 4). Let’s shape PCS together! 🌟 #OnePender
https://bit.ly/student-survey-opt-out
Who needs a cozy bed when you've got PECHS? 🛏️ First day of Fall Spirit Week: Pajama Day! #PECHS #FallSpiritWeek
Pender county schools councilors help our friends in the west last week with getting their schools back on track after Hurricane Helene. Abby Robbins (PECHS) and Sheila Sheats (THS) helping Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy. #onepender
PECHS School Picture ordering is online. You need to go on to our school's Lifetouch landing page link https://my.photoday.com/s/LTBW/351053 You will be able to view and order your child's photos online and all orders will be shipped to your home.
On Saturday, a group of students from our Outdoor Club took a trip to Horton Rehab Ranch. A horse rehab and rescue center in Pender County which allowed students to learn about horse care, how the rehab center works and destress with some time leading and riding horses.
The Golden Rule of Labs: Never eat your science experiments! Unless your teacher makes you cupcakes. Earth Science students modeled core sampling to kick off their geology unit and got to eat the results. #geologyrocks
PECHS students spreading the Fall cheer passing out pumpkins to local resident Ava at the Burgaw Fall Festival. #🍁 #🎃 #onepender @townofburgaw
Parent Information Sessions for new students is coming up! Please attend to learn more about Pender Early College High School!
Students in Mrs. Crews' Economics and Personal Finance class present their budget projects. They had to select their career and create a budget to pay all their monthly expenses using their salary.
We just want to thank Ms Springer for her time at PECHS. Ms Springer helped out a lot especially with Prom, YearBook and her English class. We will miss you! We wish you well in 🇦🇺! #🐨🦘🐊
This year, CAW is October 21, beginning at 7:30 a.m. to October 27, ending at 11:59 p.m.
Remember if you plan to apply to participating schools in NC next week, your application fee will be waived. Please let Ms. Robbins and I know if you plan to apply and/or if you need any help. You can also send your high school transcript to the schools by using the send your transcript link.
ALSO: East Carolina University will waive their application fee next week on CFNC.org and on the Common APP!
Last year's list is below. They did not release a current list this year, so the dates are not correct, but the schools should be.
Making soap in chemistry. The soap will need to cure so it will be ready just in time for Thanksgiving to wash our turkey leg hands. #🍗 #🦃 #🧼
2024 PECHS Opening House Ceremony Field Day! Here are some pictures of our first Opening Ceremony last Friday 10/11. Thanks for all who came out and supported us! #onepender
PECHS Opening Ceremony 2024 procession around Burgaw. Here are some pictures of our first Opening Ceremony last Friday 10/11. Thanks for all who came out and supported us! #onepender
🎓 The UNC System is excited to invite students, parents, and school counselors to a special virtual event focused on North Carolina's new simplified admissions program!
Join representatives from the UNC System and NC Community Colleges to learn about the admissions process and get answers directly from experts at the pilot campuses:
Elizabeth City State University
Fayetteville State University
UNC Asheville
UNC Greensboro
UNC Pembroke
Winston-Salem State University
🗓️ When: October 17, 2024, from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
💻 Where: Virtual via Zoom
🔗 Register Here! - https://bit.ly/4f5gvoe
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🎓 ¡El Sistema de UNC invita a estudiantes, padres y consejeros escolares a un evento virtual especial sobre el nuevo programa de admisión simplificado para estudiantes de Carolina del Norte!
Únase a representantes del Sistema de UNC y de los Colegios Comunitarios de NC para obtener información sobre el proceso de admisión y hacer preguntas a expertos de los siguientes campus:
Elizabeth City State University
Fayetteville State University
UNC Asheville
UNC Greensboro
UNC Pembroke
Winston-Salem State University
🗓️ Cuándo: 17 de octubre de 2024, de 6:30 pm a 7:15 pm
💻 Dónde: Virtual a través de Zoom
🔗 ¡Regístrate aquí! - https://bit.ly/4f5gvoe
Introducing our new mascot who made a surprising appearance today at our opening ceremony! We will be holding a naming contest soon and more pictures of our opening ceremony will follow!
The Pender County Health Department is offering flu vaccines for students (K-12) and school staff at our schools. 🩺💉 It's a convenient way to protect your family this flu season!
✔️ Consent forms are due by Oct. 18. ✔️ Paper and online consent forms available.
For more information and a full schedule of vaccine clinics, visit: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/1813524
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Pender ofrecerá vacunas contra la gripe para estudiantes (K-12) y personal escolar en nuestras escuelas. 🩺💉 ¡Es una manera conveniente de proteger a tu familia esta temporada de gripe!
✔️ Los formularios de consentimiento deben entregarse antes del 18 de octubre. ✔️ Formularios de consentimiento disponibles en papel y en línea.
Para más información y el calendario completo de las clínicas de vacunación, visita: https://www.pender.k12.nc.us/article/1813524
📣 Attention, PCS Families! Join us for the next SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee) Meeting! This is a great opportunity for parents of children with disabilities to connect, share, and learn about important topics in special education.
We hope to see you there! Your voice matters!
📣 ¡Atención, familias de PCS! Únanse a nosotros en la próxima reunión del Comité Asesor de Padres de Educación Especial (SEPAC). ¡Es una excelente oportunidad para que los padres de niños con discapacidades se conecten, compartan y aprendan sobre temas importantes en educación especial!
¡Esperamos verlos ahí! ¡Su voz es importante!
📢 Parents: We need your feedback!
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is revising the K-12 math standards, and your input is critical. Two surveys are available for parents to share their thoughts:
1️. General Survey – Share your overall thoughts on the current math standards.
2️. Grade/Course-Specific Survey – Provide detailed feedback for specific grades or courses.
🗓 Deadline: October 21st at 5 PM
💻 Complete the surveys here: https://bit.ly/4ewtrE7
Your feedback will help shape future math instruction in North Carolina! Please take a moment to complete the survey and share with other families. Thank you for participating!
📢 ¡Padres: Necesitamos sus comentarios!
El Departamento de Instrucción Pública de Carolina del Norte (NCDPI) está revisando los estándares de matemáticas K-12, y su opinión es fundamental. Hay dos encuestas disponibles para que los padres compartan sus pensamientos:
1. Encuesta General – Comparta sus opiniones generales sobre los estándares de matemáticas actuales.
2. Encuesta Específica por Grado/Curso – Proporcione comentarios detallados sobre grados o cursos específicos.
🗓 Fecha límite: 21 de octubre a las 5 PM
💻 Complete las encuestas aquí: https://bit.ly/4ewtrE7
¡Sus comentarios ayudarán a moldear la futura enseñanza de matemáticas en Carolina del Norte! Por favor, tómese un momento para completar la encuesta y compártala con otras familias. ¡Gracias por su participación!
Candy Jar Mystery 🍬: How many candies are in a container? Students use prism volume to make their estimates in Math 3.
Watery Wonders 🌊: Students are exploring the concept of volume by pouring water from one container to another with similar dimensions. Can they determine how the volumes of the containers compare? 🧐
Algebra Tiles: Squares in Math! 🧩: Our students use algebra tiles to make complex algebraic concepts a breeze. Watch as they visualize and manipulate equations with these colorful manipulatives.
