Good evening Penderlea Families,
Here are some important information and updates for the week of November 4th through the November 8th and beyond:
Word of the Week
Starting this week, Penderlea will be implementing a Word of the Week each week. We will be talking about the word of the week in school and we would love for you to use the word at home to support your child’s continued learning.
This week’s Word of the Week is Select. Select means to pick out or choose from a number or group.
Career Fair for 8th Grade Students
This year, 8th grade students will be taking a field trip to and participating in the PCS Career Fair on November 22nd at Heide Trask High School. If you wish to not have your student participate, please fill out the below form by November 20th.
Beta Club
Donations for WNC: Beta is collecting donations for Christmas packages for those affected by Hurricane Helene. The class that gathers the most donations will win an ice cream social. Donations are due by November 15th. Please see attached flier for more information. Currently Mrs. Benson’s class is in the lead!
Family Movie Night- Join the Penderlea Elementary Beta Club for a fun-filled Family Movie Night on Friday, November 15th at 6:00 PM on the Penderlea football field. This event is open to all Penderlea families and the community. Concessions will be sold. Please see attached flier for more information.
Pender County Schools Strategic Planning
Parent Survey
Help shape the future of Pender County Schools! PCS is seeking your feedback on their five-year strategic plan. See below for more information:
Key Information:
Purpose: To gather input for Pender County Schools’ five-year strategic plan
Participants: Open to all parents, students, staff, and community members
Survey Length: Five minutes
Link: https://bit.ly/3zY7Ll9
Survey Deadline: November 8, 2024
Student Survey
Pender County Schools is in the second week of survey collections for the PCS Strategic Plan Development. Student voices and opinions are imperative to reflect our community’s goals for PCS. On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, middle and high school students will be reminded to participate in the optional survey using their ClassLink log-in. The survey is designed to help Pender County Schools gain valuable insight into the development of our five-year strategic plan.
If you would like to allow your child the option to participate, you do not need to do anything. If you would prefer that your child NOT participate in the survey at school, please fill out this form by Monday, November 4th, and return it to your child’s school.
For more information and for the Opt Out form (Opt out form can be found in the front office as well), please see link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y7pfbsJmsmkmnYbQMY0xxV-kXBI8rFIiv38uLL6w2w8/edit?usp=sharing
Penderlea Park Ribbon Cutting
The Pender County Parks and Recreation, along with the Pender County Board of County Commissioners would like to invite the community to the ribbon cutting and park dedication ceremony for the Penderlea Community Park directly behind Penderlea School. This ribbon cutting will take place on November 13th at 3:30PM
Athletics
Monday- November 4th: HOME SOCCER GAME- Boys and Girls Soccer Game vs Topsail Middle School. Girls at 3:45 and Boys at 4:30
Wednesday November 6th: AWAY SOCCER GAME- Boys and Girls Soccer Game at Cape Fear Middle School. Girls at 3:45 and Boys at 4:30
Show Your School Spirit!
Want to paint the Penderlea Spirit Rock with a special message? Contact the front office at pls_info@pender.k12.nc.us to schedule your rock painting session.
Cost: $5. All proceeds support the school.
Penderlea Positive Staff Shoutout
Nominate a Penderlea staff member who deserves recognition! Fill out the Penderlea Positive Staff Shout Out Form: [Link to Shoutout Form]
24-25 Yearbook
Share your Penderlea memories! Upload candid photos for the 24-25 yearbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wUPvaJM_gNUyDXuSNF9uaUrIuonn6ka5f8f1j7WSEiA/edit?usp=sharing
Volunteer Opportunities
We're always looking for volunteers! Fill out our volunteer interest form: [Link to Volunteer Interest Form]
If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out via email at pls_info@pender.k12.nc.us or call the school at 910-285-2761.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Together we will continue to make Penderlea the Place to Be!
Stephen Harris
Principal
Penderlea School