Penderlea School

During PE this week, K-5 students are engaging in parachute exercises that promote teamwork and collaboration. We can also use volunteers for Field Day. If you are able, please sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FACAB2EA2FDCF8-56294865-penderlea

Next we will have Teacher Appreciation Spirit Week!

Eighth grade students were reviewing atoms and balancing chemical equations with an escape room. These are some of the many students that solved the puzzles and escaped.

Happy Principal's Day, Mr. Harris! We appreciate all you do for Penderlea.

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

🐝 ⚾️ Congratulations 8th grade baseball players! 🖤🎉 We have enjoyed watching you grow on and off the field and wish you the best as you close this middle school chapter of life. #feelthesting #onceahornetalwaysahornet #onepender

Is your student missing something? We have lots of items in our Lost & Found box. Please come and check it out! You will be able to go through the lost and found on Moving Up Night, May 8. You have until May 9 to go through the items. After that we will be donating them. Thank you!

Today is a special day for 2 of our very important staff members! Happy birthday to Ms. Kim, Cafeteria Manager and Dr. Goodlett, Assistant Principal! We appreciate all you do for our school.

On Friday, the 7th Grade science classes worked in the science lab. They extracted DNA from strawberries and looked at it under the microscope.

Reminder: the first of two opportunities for a FREE SPORTS PHYSICAL will happen this week at Topsail High School! Take advantage of the free opportunity to get your athlete ready for the athletic year 2025-2026! ⚽️ 🏈 🏀 📣 🥎 ⚾️ 🏐

‼️ Check out what's happening with Hornet Athletics this week ‼️ Come join us and keep the stands buzzing for these outstanding Hornets! 🐝 🖤 *The 8th grade baseball players will be recognized immediately following their game on Wednesday*

🎶 What an amazing performance by our talented students! 🎶 We are so proud of the incredible voices showcased during the All-County Elementary Chorus performance. Their hard work, dedication, and love for music truly shined on stage! If you missed it — or just want to enjoy it again — you can watch the full performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kd59EJTQJI Thank you to our students, music educators, and families for making this event such a special celebration of the arts in Pender County Schools! 🎤✨

This Week's Word of the Week is INFLUENCE. INFLUENCE means the effect of one thing on another. See how many times you can use the word at home with your students. #PenderleaIsThePlaceToBe #OnePender #WestsideRising #ExperienceTheExcellence

Friday, Penderlea participated in the All County Chorus and MS Special Olympics. Students enjoyed showing off their talents!

Field Day Volunteers Needed – Let’s Make It a Day to Remember! 🎉 We’re excited to host our Field Day on May 30th, and we need your help to make it a fun and smooth event for our students! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks including: Running activity/game stations! and Cheering on our amazing kids! Volunteers can be guardians, older siblings, parents, grandparents, or high schoolers in the need of volunteer hours. Whether you can help for a couple hours or stay the whole time, we truly appreciate your support. Event Details: 📍 Location: Penderlea athletic fields 🕘 Time: 8AM -2:45 PM Please review the available slots below and sign up for the one that best fits your schedule. Thank you for being part of what makes our school community so special! Let’s have some fun in the sun and kick off our summer with fun! ☀️🏃‍♂️🎈 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FACAB2EA2FDCF8-56294865-penderlea

Hello Parents, Guardians, and Community Members! We are in need of volunteers to serve as proctors during our upcoming End-of-Grade (EOG) testing sessions. Your support is essential in helping us maintain a focused and secure testing environment for our students. 📅 Testing Dates: May 20, 22, and 28 🕘 Time Commitment: Typically 2-3 hours per session (you do not have to volunteer for each day) 📍 Location: Penderlea School No prior experience is necessary—training will be provided! If you are available and willing to help, please sign up with the link below: Sign Up with this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FA9AF2AA3F4CF8-56515964-eogproctors#/ Your time makes a big difference! 🙌 Thank you for supporting our students and school community!

Hornets of the Week for April 25, 2005. Congratulations, Hornets!

🎓✨ The Junior Seahawk Academy is back for Summer 2025 at @uncwilmington! 🏖️ Dive into a week of fun, hands-on learning in STEM 🔬, healthcare 🏥, and teacher education 🍎 – all designed to spark your curiosity and expand your future! 📍 Join in-person at UNCW’s Watson College of Education or participate online via Zoom 💻 🙌 High schoolers – Want to get involved? Become a Jr Mentor and explore amazing opportunities at UNCW while making a difference! 📅 Don’t miss out!

In honor or Earth Day, Ms. Sapp’s 3rd graders learned about the importance of keeping our Earth cleaned and cared for. So, the students decided to pick up trash in the front of the school to help keep our community and school clean!

Join us for our annual "Moving On Up" night on Thursday, May 8th! This important event offers families the opportunity to visit their child's next grade level and meet the teachers. We're offering two sessions: Session 1 from 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM and Session 2 from 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM. During your visit, you'll receive information about your child's future teachers, grade-level curriculum and content, and ways to support your child's learning at home. Plus, enjoy a yummy popcorn snack! Don't miss this chance to help prepare your child for a successful transition to their next academic year.