Good evening Penderlea Families,
Here are some important information and updates for the week of November 12th through the November 15th and beyond:
Word of the Week
This week’s Word of the Week is Summarize. Summarize means telling the most important parts of the text in your own words.
Please re-enforce the use of this word at home.
Vision Screenings
Vision screenings will be done on Dec 9th for all 1st, 3rd, and 5th graders. Please contact Nurse Bain if you have any questions or if you would like to opt-out your child for vision screening at school.
Invite a Grown Up Day
November 22nd is our next Title 1 event which is “Invite a Grown Up Day”. See attached flier for more details.
November SIT Meeting
We will be hosting our November SIT meeting on Tuesday November 12th after school starting at 3:10PM
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.
Science Olympiad
There will be no science Olympiad practice on Thursday 11/14
Beta Club
Donations for WNC: This is the last week to help our Beta students spread joy by bringing in donations for the students of western North Carolina! Please see the flier for more information regarding items that can be donated! No food items, please. This week Mrs. Lanier's class has taken the lead in donations and is working hard towards an ice cream party!
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.
Middle School Winter Dance: Tickets go on sale this week for the Middle School Winter Dance hosted by our Junior Beta Club! The dance will be on December 12th from 6:00-8:00pm. Tickets are $8, and can be purchased online via the QR code on the flyer or from Mrs. Finn and Mrs. Kolb. The ticket price does include pizza and a drink. The last day to purchase tickets will be December 9th and NO tickets will be sold at the door. We hope to see all of our middle schoolers there for a fun Winter night!
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
Family and Community Focus Group
PCS will be hosting Family and Community Focus Groups at each feeder pattern!
Make your voice heard in the Pender High Feeder Pattern focus group on 11/12 from 6:30 to 7:30 at Pender High School.
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 3:30 PM
Athletics
Tuesday November 12th: HOME SOCCER GAME- Boys and Girls Soccer Game vs WPMS; Girls start at 3:30PM and Boys Start directly after.
Thursday November 14th: AWAY SOCCER GAME- Boys and Girls Soccer Game vs BMS @Pender Memorial Park; Girls start at 3:30PM and Boys Start directly after.
FCA Meeting
FCA meeting for November will be held on November 26th at 4:30pm following soccer practice. Pick up time will be 5:30pm. For those students who are not playing soccer and would like to stay after school until the meeting begins, Nurse Bain will hold a study hall after school.
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