Congratulations to all of Pilla's September Students of the Month! All of our September students of the month were chosen because they exemplify the trait of Responsibility. We are #PillaProud of all of you! 💙💛
Pilla Safety Patrol members volunteered on Saturday, 11/2, at this year's Safety Patrol Breakfast. Students assisted by cleaning tables, restocking napkins, and paper products, greeting guests, and helping with the check-in desk.
Vineland safeties alongside their advisors, administration, board members, and members of the community showed up in a big way and we were able to feed about 900 people. The proceeds of this event will ultimately help lower the cost of the student's trip to Washington, DC in May. We are so #PillaProud of your Safety Patrollers! 💙💛
Ms. Cruz's 7th-grade classes held a Mock Trial as part of their Suspense Unit, focusing on Edgar Allan Poe's narrator (who was named Mr. Allen for the trial) in "The Tell-Tale Heart." The students analyzed the story, learned about the Insanity defense, and researched trial procedures based on their assigned roles. They prepared opening and closing statements, asked insightful questions, and conducted the trial according to the law when determining the verdict and sentencing. They followed courtroom rules and behaved professionally. We are so #PillaProud! 💙💛
Please encourage your students to buy and send Kindness Grams in celebration of World Kindness Day! All Kindness Grams come with a pencil and bracelet and only cost $1. Sale ends 11/26.
Don't forget that tomorrow is the LAST DAY to submit your student's COMPLETED sports physical if they want to play Middle School Basketball! Blank physicals can be picked up at Pilla's office or at www.vineland.org under Departments then Health Services.
Pilla’s PTO will again be selling certificates for Wawa Shorti Hoagies for only $5 each! These make GREAT stocking stuffers and gifts for the holidays. Please consider ordering! Payment can be made in either cash or check made payable to “Pilla PTO”. There is no ordering limit, but orders must be received no later than November 22 in order to arrive before winter recess. Order forms are being sent home with students on Thursday, 10/31. Thank you for supporting the PTO and our students!
The Pilla P.E. Dept. hosted grade level Ultimate Frisbee All Star Games last week. Students were chosen based upon their athletic ability, skill level, sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork. Here are some highlights from our 8th grade All Star Game last Friday afternoon!
Don't forget! 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.
Vineland's new National Junior Honor Society members were inducted on Wednesday night, October 23rd, in the Landis Auditorium. We are very proud of their many achievements and years of hard work in school. We are excited to see all the incredible things they will accomplish in the future and their lifelong commitment to representing our pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
Pictured (left to right): Paityn Martin, London Holloway, Milana Goff, Milania Capriotti, Alyana Garcia, Laurie Shaw, Olivia Brunini, Zoe Zavis, Parker Morrison, Nathan Broshchan (back), Lukas Dounoulis (front), Liam Anderson (back), Lucas Rivera (front), Lorenzo Dounoulis, Liam Anderson, Ian Martinez Rosa
Not pictured: Akanksha Dahiya
NJHS Advisors (not pictured): Michael Marino, Teddilyn Welden
#PILLAPROUD💛💙
Pilla Middle School wrapped up last week's Red Ribbon Week with Twin Day to "Team Up Against Drugs"!
Don't miss out on supporting our popcorn fundraiser!! The fundraiser closes at 3pm today!
VBA Winter League Sign Ups are coming soon! Please see the flyer for more info.
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!
