Families and graduates: As graduations are getting closer, we’re keeping an eye on the weather forecast for later this week. If weather forces any changes in the schedule, each school will announce details right away through phone, email, social media, and school website. As Pender Innovative Learning Academy has an indoor graduation, they're on as scheduled. Thanks for your patience as we work to ensure a safe, memorable celebration for every student.
Familias y graduados: A medida que se acercan las graduaciones, estamos atentos al pronóstico del tiempo para finales de esta semana. Si el clima obliga a realizar cambios en el horario, cada escuela anunciará los detalles de inmediato por teléfono, correo electrónico, redes sociales y el sitio web de la escuela. Como la graduación de Pender Innovative Learning Academy se realiza en un lugar cerrado, sigue según lo programado. Gracias por su paciencia mientras trabajamos para garantizar una celebración segura e inolvidable para cada estudiante.
The otters are done with school for the 2024-2025 school year!!! Use the link to get your final weekly update of the school that contains important graduation information!! Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_lllsBBzyTG9Uu9BstEOiQRV4CQTzInPgsvfOYc5hLs/edit?usp=sharing
All of the otters have left the building!! We miss you already but know that we will see you soon !! #onepender
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Find out what is happening at PILA Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jlmnRgHJ313bpNIAWUdXIrQ5jXocw6E99Unf2MzGPW4/edit?usp=sharing
On Wednesday, the staff was greeted by a reminder that they touch lives one child at a time!! They all enjoyed a Chik-fil-a breakfast at their monthly faculty meeting and a little token of Otter appreciation!! #onepender
Thursday has been all about celebrating teachers!! Staff walked into another little token of appreciation waiting for them. The theme of lunch today was "Dip! Dip! Hooray!! " and all adults enjoyed it immensely!! #onepender
We think our staff makes PILA "expo-netially" more fun!! They are SPUD - tacular and they enjoyed a baked potato bar for lunch!! #onepender
The staff walked into a special treat on Monday morning and had ice cream sundaes after lunch. We think our otter staff is AMAZING!!! #onepender
All of the otters LOVE Nurse Malissa!! Happy School Nurse Day!! We are so grateful that you spend every day with us! #onepender
The Otter Room Service trolley is back in action delivering treats to all the adults on campus today for Teacher Appreciation Week!! #onepender
The otters start EOG testing this week!! Click on this link to find out everything that is happening on campus!! Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17RHh80mPzYlv4ukFum0VAsu29dHkfV2DB26cTPbo9U4/edit?usp=sharing
The students and staff would like to share an appreciation post for our favorite otter, Mrs. Braune! Your sleepless nights do not go unnoticed. Happy Principal Day! You always do what's best for the students and staff at PILA! Thank you for all that you do. #OnePender
Happy National School Principals Day! 🎉🏫
Today we celebrate the amazing leaders who guide our schools with heart, strength, and vision. 👏❤️
Our principals wear many hats—mentor, problem-solver, cheerleader, and champion for students and staff alike. 🎓📝🧠
To all our incredible principals across Pender County Schools: THANK YOU for your dedication and leadership. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom! #OnePender
🌟 Student Spotlight: Dakota | 3rd Grade | PILA 🌟
Dakota brings kindness, respect, and motivation to school every day! 🧡 She works hard in her academics, cheers on her classmates, and celebrates everyone's success with excitement. Her positive attitude helps create a supportive and encouraging classroom environment!
🌭 Favorite Food: Hotdogs
🧡 Favorite Color: Orange
🎡 Hobby: Swinging
📝 Fun Fact: She loves buddy letters and double numbers!
Keep reaching for the stars, Dakota! 🌟👏
Everything at PILA is going swimmingly well thse days!!!! Check out this link to get all the details!! Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17ZxfVoJYThOct3rkD6Ff433-hRGd9zsG7RPK4_VKWtA/edit?usp=sharing
Elementary otters are learning all about sound today!! They have learned that kazoos make different sounds depending on which end you use! #onepender
The otters are super proud of Nurse Malisa!!! She was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International, the national nursing honors society this evening!! #onepender
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