Good evening Penderlea Families,
Here are important information and updates for the week of September 7th through September 11th and beyond. Thank you for staying connected and involved.
Change of Clothes Request
To help us ensure your child remains comfortable during the school day, please keep a spare change of clothes in their backpack. These items are essential for bathroom accidents, messy projects, or outdoor play.
Recommended items: (Please make seasonal adjustments as the temperature changes)
Shirt
Shorts, pants, or leggings
Underwear & socks
Please label all items and pack them in a zippered storage bag. If the spare clothes are used, we will send them home with your child; please provide a fresh set the following day.
Thank you for your support. Our school has a limited supply of spare clothing, so having a change on hand helps us ensure your child is always comfortable.
School Picture Proofs & Online Ordering Information
Picture proofs are on the way and should arrive in the next few days! You can order pictures online immediately using the new online lookup tool—no waiting for a paper code.
How to Order Online:
Scan the QR code on the flyer or go to www.strawbridge.net/picture-day-lookup.
Search for our school name and select state.
Click Get Code next to our picture day.
Enter your student’s last name and Student ID number to unlock their gallery.
Need Help? Contact Strawbridge Customer Service via live chat at www.strawbridge.net, email cservice@strawbridge.net, or call (866) 624-6229.
Leader in Me Family Night
We are excited to invite you to our Leader in Me Family Night on September 15th from 4:30pm - 6:00pm in the Gym.
This will be a fun evening for the whole family. As you make your way through the gym, you'll have the chance to visit different stations that focus on each of the 8 Habits. Every station will include a simple activity that families can complete together while learning more about the habits your child is practicing at school.
We'll also have snacks available and each family will leave with a craft that you can complete together and take home.
Because this is a floating event, you are welcome to arrive at any time during the evening and participate at your own pace.
We hope you'll make plans to join us. It will be a great opportunity to spend time together while learning more about the Leader in Me program and how these habits can be used at home as well as at school.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Parent Right to Know Letter
Please see the attached Parent Right to Know memo regarding upcoming districtwide and state-mandated testing, participation requirements, and how scores impact final grades.
CFCC Dual Enrollment Info Nights
The CFCC Dual Enrollment Information Nights are right around the corner!
The information nights will provide families with information about the College Accelerated Program (CAP), Pender Early College High School (PECHS), and Career and College Promise Program (CCP). Below are the locations and dates as stated on the flyer:
Pender High School: September 9, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Fall Sports Picture Days – September 15 & 16
Strawbridge Studios will be at Penderlea on Tuesday, September 15 for football and Wednesday, September 16 for cheer to take fall sports pictures. Families of participating student-athletes should review the Strawbridge information provided below for picture-day and ordering details.
Additional information about schedules and picture-day expectations will be shared by coaches and Penderlea Athletics as we get closer to the dates.
This Week in Hornet Athletics:
Our Patriots are off to a phenomenal start to the season in both softball and football! All home softball games will be played at Pender Memorial Park in Burgaw and all home football games will be played here at Penderlea School. Start time for both sports is 4:30pm and admission is $5, cash only for middle school age and up. We hope to see everyone in the stands cheering on our Patriots!
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!
Stephen Harris
Principal-Penderlea School