Good evening Penderlea Families,
Here are some important information and updates for the week of March 31st through April 4th and beyond.
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, we are asking for your crucial partnership in ensuring our students finish strong. We have two key assessment periods approaching, and your support is vital:
We are only 33 student days from EOGs (End-of-Grade Tests): Students in grades 3-8 will be taking these important assessments to measure their academic progress.
We are only 20 student days away from mClass Assessments: Students in grades Kindergarten-5th will participate in mClass assessments to evaluate reading progress.
These final days are precious learning opportunities. To maximize student success, we need your help:
Consistent Attendance: Please prioritize daily school attendance and on-time arrival.
Homework Support: Assist your child in establishing routines for completing and reviewing homework.
Reading Reinforcement: Encourage daily reading at home to strengthen literacy skills.
Teacher Communication: Maintain open communication with teachers to stay informed of your child's progress.
Supportive Environment: Create a quiet, focused study space at home.
Positive Encouragement: Celebrate your child’s effort and progress.
Your partnership is essential in helping our students achieve their full potential. Thank you for your continued dedication!
Welcome Back!
We hope everyone had a restful break! We can’t wait to see our students back in the hive on Monday, March 31st! Please remember the following:
School starts at 7:40 AM – doors open at 7:20 AM for students.
Dismissal is at 2:50 PM.
Word of the Week
This week’s Word of the Week is Contribute. Contribute means to help to cause or bring about
Please re-enforce the use of this word at home.
Penderlea Day
Mark your calendars for April 12th from 10 AM – 2 PM and join us for a day of fun, food, and community spirit—all while supporting our students! All proceeds from this event will go directly back to Penderlea School to benefit our students.
Delicious food
Games & a fun kids' zone
Live entertainment
Touch-a-Truck
Vendors
Student Art Display
Guitar Lessons
Contact us at pls_info@pender.k12.nc.us for more details.
Come out, have fun, and support our students! We can’t wait to see you there!
Reassignment Request
Reminder that the last day to fill out the Pender County Schools reassignment request is Monday March 31, 2025. Requests are for schools outside your assigned zone, excluding Pender Early College and PILA.
Link to School Reassignment Request
Field Trips this Week
On April 2nd, fourth graders will be taking a field trip to Moore’s Creek Battlefield and 5th graders will be taking a field trip to Penderlea Farms for the PCS CTE Ag Day(teachers will be sending permission slips home with students on Monday)
On April 4th, 2nd grade will be traveling to Cameron Arts Museum.
Attendance Announcements
Congratulations to Mrs. Brook’s and Mrs. Gurganus’ classes for hitting the first tier of the attendance incentives. This means that each class had 95 percent of students attend 10 or more days since the start of the new semester!
Congratulations to Ms. Fennell’s class for hitting the second tier of attendance incentives! This means that this class has had 95 percent of students attend 20 or more days since the start of the new semester!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Reyden Bryant, Lane Jackson, and Weston McGowen for presenting their science fair project at NC State this past weekend for the state science fair!
Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Pair for placing 2nd place in the PCS Bus Roadeo over the break!
Athletic
Athletics this week are as follows:
Monday March 31st- Home Volleyball Game against West Pender Middle School
Wednesday April 2nd- Away Baseball and Volleyball game against Burgaw Middle School
Please note this volleyball game will be played at Pender High School and this baseball game will be played at Pender Memorial Park
Spring Pictures
Spring Pictures and class pictures will be on Tuesday April 1st. Please see attachment for ordering details
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten and preschool Registration is Now Open!
We are excited to welcome our newest Penderlea Hornets! Kindergarten registration is now open, and we would love for your child to become part of the Penderlea School family
Check out the attached document for all the details on how to register.
We can’t wait to meet our future kindergarteners! If you have any questions, please contact us at pls_info@pender.k12.nc.us
Report Cards
Report cards will go home with students on Friday April 4th.
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!
