Red Ribbon Week started out with the theme "From Head to Toe, We Are Drug-Free" - Wear red, crazy hair and crazy socks. Our kids delivered! Tomorrow's theme is "Wake Up! Drugs Are Dangerous" - wear pajama bottoms. Please make sure the bottoms are school appropriate - not too short or any rips or tears. Thank you for celebrating Red Ribbon Week with us!
Students in Ms. Super’s 6th grade language arts classes rewrote a chapter from their novel from a different character’s perspective besides the narrator. They worked on dialogue, proper narration, mechanics, grammar, figurative language and presenting their chapter to their classmates. 💛💙
Today in Ms. Rowan and Mrs. Panichelli's 6th grade science class, students used water bottles, beakers, sand, rocks, clay and cotton to filter water. We are #PillaProud of our scientists! 💛💙🔬
Red Ribbon Week is next week! Please celebrate being DRUG-FREE with us by dressing according to next week's theme days. Remember as always, no ripped jeans or shirts, shorts or skirts that are too short!
Congratulations to our students who were chosen to be our mascot, the Pilla Panther! A student from each grade level was chosen after a recent tryout. While everyone who tried out did a fabulous job, these students showed exceptional enthusiasm and school spirit! #PillaProud 💙💛
Our Guidance Department recently had a Respect Challenge. Students were asked to create any artistic expression to promote respect. We are so #PillaProud of the respectful creations our students made! 💙💛
A free tennis clinic by VHS head and assistant coaches is being offered to all Vineland Middle School Students on November 4th from 10am-11:30am at the VHS tennis courts. Please see the flyer for information on how to register.
Ms. Ragone's 7th grade students in the Career and Technical Education block recently had a chance to meet with cadets from Vineland High School's AFJROTC. During their visit the cadets had a chance to speak with students about civic responsibility, citizenship and community service as well as other opportunities available through AFJROTC. The cadets answered questions and practiced drills with the students. We appreciate them taking time out of their day to join our students. #PillaProud.
Let's get SPOOKY! 🎃 The Pilla PTO is hosting a Halloween Dance on Friday, October 27th from 6-7:30 pm in our gym. Tickets will be $4 and will be sold on Wednesday & Thursday, Oct 25th and 26th. Students must have a signed permission slip to buy a ticket and not be on the restriction list. If you are able to chaperone or can donate drinks or snacks to be sold, please call the office 856-691-1801 or email Kelly Williams at kawilliams@vineland.org. Thank you!
Please view our October and November upcoming Pilla events.
Good afternoon Pilla parents and students. Today is the start of our Double Good Popcorn fundraiser! Please help raise money for end of year activities and field trips! The fundraiser ends this Friday. A flyer with more information can be found in your email, on Facebook, and in grade level Google Classrooms. Thank you!
Congratulations to all of our September Students of the Month! #PillaProud 💙💛
The "Racing Awareness for Dwarfism" event held at Sgt. Dominick Pilla Middle School on October 14th, 2023 was a great success!
Despite the weather, the event featured various activities including community vendors, food trucks, fire truck and ambulance displays, bouncy houses, a 50/50 raffle, basket auctions, a car show, and an exhaust competition.
Thanks to the generosity of the community and those in attendance, the event was able to raise funds and donations, which will go to the Pilla Activity Fund and DuPont's Skeletal Dysplasia Department.
Kudos to Mrs. Detteta for making it all possible; with the help of her family, friends, her Pilla Peeps, and the community.
We are so #PillaProud💙💛
Photographer: Ms. Veronica Cruz 📸
Let's Go Phillies! Ring that bell!
Mrs. Romalino's 7th graders started independent reading books the first week of school. Now, their novels are coming to an end!
Congrats to book worms Carolay Rosario, Amora Moore-Acosta, Lianah Clark, Lorenzo Sieri, Hunter McCafferty, Sam Bortey, Isaiah Roman, Nathan Garcia, Mason Kaganzev, Jade Betancourt Bosmediano, Aiyana Milbourne and Urijah Hoffman.
Happy reading to all students in Mrs. Romalino's classes!
Pilla parents- If your student ordered Pilla apparel through Custom Graphics, those orders have arrived and will be sent home with students today. Please check their bookbags and thank you again for supporting our fundraiser!
Pilla Safety Patrol Shines at Wheaton Arts Festival of Fine Crafts!
On October 7 and 8, the Pilla Safety Patrol was out in full force at the Wheaton Arts Festival of Fine Crafts, and they made quite an impression! Our dedicated volunteers had the unique opportunity to "patrol" the mesmerizing Glass Pumpkin Patch, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
But it wasn't all work and no play for our fantastic team. They also had the chance to immerse themselves in the festivities, enjoying a delightful array of unique crafts and relishing the top-notch entertainment. And, of course, no festival experience is complete without savoring the delectable food offerings on hand.
Pilla Safety Patrol truly represented our community with pride, and we couldn't be happier with their contribution. Their commitment to safety and their enthusiastic participation made the Wheaton Arts Festival of Fine Crafts an unforgettable event for all who attended. We are so Pilla Proud of our amazing volunteers! 💛💙
Ms. Arbelo
Ms. Cruz
If your student happened to miss getting their picture taken on October 10th and 11th, please mark down Monday, November 20th for make up pictures. They will take place first thing in the morning. Attached is picture pricing, but you don't need to send money that day. All orders take place after pictures are done with a QR code that is given to students.
Don't forget to stop out this Saturday for Pilla's car show - Racing Awareness for Dwarfism! The event will take place rain or shine from 10 am - 2 pm. We have lots of vendors and a basket auction as well. Spread the word and we hope to see you there!
We are asking students and staff to support the Phillies in their Red October playoff games by wearing red or Phillies gear (with uniform bottoms) tomorrow, Thursday, Oct 12th. Go Phils!
