Close to 180 PILLA students were lucky to go outside and experience the Eclipse on Monday! Mrs. English organized the purchasing of solar glasses and invited the 8th period Science and Project Leader the Way classes outside to experience this awesome phenomenon!
As you can see from the pictures and videos, everyone was ALL smiles!!
Middle school parents and students are invited to attend a presentation on teen mental health at VHS on Monday, April 15th at 5pm. Free dinner is provided if you register. Please see the flyer for more info.
Pilla Parents - we have a lost and found box emergency. Our lost and found is overflowing with coats, lunch boxes, back packs and various items of clothing. If you think your student has lost something, please ask them to look through the box which is located in the cafeteria. All items left in the box after this week (April 12th) will be donated or discarded.
Please see the attached flyer about an upcoming painting fundraiser that benefits the Dolores Romero Cancer Foundation.
Last week's first student vs staff basketball game was a rousing success! The game was very close, with the staff pulling out a one point victory. Students, staff and fans were all good sports and everyone had a great time! 💙💛🏀
Who is ready for some baseball? Pilla Middle School is!
Mrs. DeTetta's friendship group made Spring cookies today!
Please view Pilla's April Newsletter by following this link: https://bit.ly/PillaNewsApril2024
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Spring recess! 🌷
Please support our Safety Patrol by stopping out to Serene’s Custard (2336 NW Blvd) on Wednesday, April 10th from 5-9pm! 10% of all sales for custard, food and golf goes to our patrol!
This Thursday is baseball opening day and we are inviting students to wear their favorite baseball team gear! NO RIPPED JEANS OR PAJAMAS.
Eighth Grade math students in Mrs Quiles & Ms Franco’s classes closed their unit on Pythagorean Theorem with a circuit activity. Groups navigated the room to visit 10 stations applying use of the theorem to real life situations. The students were happy to move around and make mathematical arguments in their groups, while managing
a strict 3min time limit per station. This activity offered students a chance to relate their understanding of the hypotenuse to sports, distance, area, and perimeter.
Reminder: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week are legal attendance days with dismissal at 1:25pm. Schools are closed Friday and all next week for Spring Recess.
On Friday, March 22, Ms Armanini's class and Mrs. D'Augustine's class visited Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ for a Community Based Instruction outing. Students went behind the scenes to see the 760,000 gallon Ocean Realm exhibit where students learned about the responsibilities of the staff members. Students also learned about animal husbandry and some of the beloved, lesser-seen animal ambassadors.
Please sign up for Pilla’s 5K for Autism Awareness, sponsored by Project Unity. The event will take place here at Pilla on Sunday, April 14th at 9am. Register by March 29th and receive a t-shirt and finisher medal! Also, students who participate in the run or walk will get a free dress down day on Monday April 15.
REMINDER~ Parent Teacher Conferences are this week on Tues, 3/26 6-7:20pm and Wed, 3/27 2:15-3:05pm. Please follow this link for info on how to make an appt right through the parent portal: https://bit.ly/ParentConfMarch2024
Safety Patrol and NJHS team up to prepare over 10 loaves of PB&J sandwiches for St. Vincent De Paul food pantry. #PillaProud🥪💙💛
Congratulations to all of Pilla's February Students of the Month!!! #PillaProud💛💙
St. Patrick's Day Spirit Week is off to a great start! Please encourage your students to join in the fun!
Parent Teacher Conferences are next week on Tues, 3/26 6-7:20pm and Wed, 3/27 2:15-3:05pm. Please follow this link for info on how to make an appt right through the parent portal: https://bit.ly/ParentConfMarch2024
Ms. Cruz's class finds solace and concentration in their independent reading time outdoors.
