Tickets are now on sale for the Middle School Winter Dance hosted by our Junior Beta Club! The dance will be on December 12th from 6:00-8:00pm. Tickets are $8, and can be purchased online via the QR code on the flyer or from Mrs. Finn and Mrs. Kolb. The ticket price does include pizza and a drink. The last day to purchase tickets will be December 9th and NO tickets will be sold at the door. We hope to see all of our middle schoolers there for a fun Winter night!
Yesterday our students had the opportunity to listen and learn with Dancing Drums during their Specials/Electives. They learned to play instruments and even a few songs!
Brrrrrrrr!! It's going to be a cold one on the pitch today! Don't worry though, our Hornet soccer team will be bringing the HEAT! Come show your support during the last week of regular season games.
Mrs. Treto’s students followed a recipe to create their own pumpkin pie in a cup! 🥧 After, they used descriptive and specific language to explain to someone else how to make it too!
When we come back from Thanksgiving Break , we will have Spirit Days until Winter Break!
🚨🏀Parents of athletes interested in BASKETBALL 🏀🚨
Please make plans to attend the meeting on Thurs. Dec. 5th at 6pm if you haven't already attended one of the parent meetings this school year! One meeting per school year is MANDATORY for your child to be eligible to tryout.
Tryouts will begin January 6th when we return from winter break. (More info will be sent home prior to break)
**All forms must be completed & up to date on BigTeams, including a physical**
When we come back from Thanksgiving Break , we will have Spirit Days until Winter Break!
Please join us for our Winter Concert on December 10, 2024!
Mrs. Deal’s class learned about making butter and how heavy cream can be shaken to preserve the milk just like the early settlers would do. It was then enjoyed with corn bread!
It's Monday so that means it's soccer time! Our Hornets have one of their last home games today and it will most likely be a battle! Please join us as we take on the Grizzlies in what's sure to be a great game! We want to hear your HORNET PRIDE on those sidelines! Let's GO!!!
The boys will begin at 3:45 (or as soon as the referees arrive) and the girls will immediately follow.
This week’s Word of the Week is Reflect. Reflect means to think about something carefully.
Good evening Penderlea Families,
The Penderlea Weekly Update was just sent to Parents and Guardians. Please check your emails and voicemail to learn what all is going on at Penderlea!
8th Grade Students attend a Career Fair!
Hornets of the Week for November 22, 2024
When we come back from Thanksgiving Break , we will have Spirit Days until Winter Break!
Good evening families,
We wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow(11/22) is our “Invite a Grown Up Day.” We can not wait to see everyone come out to have a meal and see all the amazing things happening at Penderlea!
Please note that tomorrow is a regular school day and learning will be going on all day. Also remember that if you would like to eat at the school, you must bring exact change of 7 dollars. We also ask everyone to please stick to the schedule below to avoid overcrowding.
Kindergarten - 10:55 – 11:55
1st Grade - 10:50-11:50
2nd Grade - 10:55-11:55
3rd Grade - 10:20-11:20
4th Grade- 12:25 – 1:25
5th Grade- 11:25 – 12:20
6th Grade- 11:50 – 12:45
7th Grade- 12:45-1:45
8th Grade- 1:15 - 2:10
Please feel free to reach out to the school for any questions!
Thank you for your continued support!
Come out to Topsail Middle School (played on the Topsail High School field) to support our traveling Hornets! This is the 3rd away game this week...let's end it with a bang! Let the Pirates #feelthesting of our Hornets on the road! Boys game will begin at 3:45 (or sooner if the referees arrive) and the girls will follow.
**TMS is a peanut-free facility**
📢 Final Chance to Share Your Voice!
Pender County Schools invites YOU to the final Family & Community Strategic Plan Focus Group VIRTUAL MEETING. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of our schools and make a difference for our students and community!
🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
💻 Join Us Here: https://bit.ly/4fCMxZw
Your input matters! Don’t miss this chance to help guide the direction of education in our county.
#OnePender
📢 ¡Última oportunidad para compartir tu opinión!
Las Escuelas del Condado de Pender te invitan a participar en la última reunión VIRTUAL DEL GRUPO de Enfoque del Plan Estratégico para Familias y la Comunidad. ¡Esta es tu oportunidad de ayudar a dar forma al futuro de nuestras escuelas y marcar la diferencia para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad!
🗓️ Fecha: Jueves, 21 de noviembre de 2024
⏰ Hora: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
💻 Únete aquí: https://bit.ly/4fCMxZw
¡Tu opinión cuenta! No pierdas esta oportunidad de guiar el rumbo de la educación en nuestro condado.
#OnePender
⏳ Time is running out! The deadline to complete the PCS Strategic Plan Survey is Friday, November 22, 2024. Your input is essential to shaping the future of Pender County Schools. Don’t miss your chance to share your thoughts!
📝 Complete the survey now: https://bit.ly/3zY7Ll9
#OnePender
Teacher Tuesday - Melissa Deal, 2nd Grade Teacher at Penderlea School! 🌟📘
Currently teaching 2nd grade, Ms. Deal brings enthusiasm and heart to her classroom at Penderlea School. Over her 8-year career, she has also taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, constantly inspiring young minds. Her teaching journey was sparked by her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Kathy Sutton, at Burgaw Elementary (now CF Pope). Ms. Deal even had the opportunity to volunteer in Mrs. Sutton’s classroom during her time at Pender Early College, solidifying her love for working with children. 🍎
Ms. Deal’s favorite subject to teach is ELA, particularly basic reading skills. Watching her students decode new words is a highlight of her day, and she considers "Fundations" her favorite part of teaching. One memorable teaching moment was guiding her 3rd-grade class in a special project centered around a student’s love for the Titanic, where the whole class delved into a shared learning adventure. 🛳️
Beyond the classroom, Ms. Deal cherishes time with her family. She and her husband love exploring the world through their young son’s eyes, often visiting animals and discovering new places together. 🐾 She’s also a fan of old country music and enjoys attending concerts by legends like Willie Nelson and Travis Tritt. 🎶
At home, Ms. Deal shares her life with a chocolate Labradoodle named Dolly and five chickens—two of which were hatched with her 2nd-grade class! 🐓
Her go-to travel destination is the Blue Ridge Mountains, a family favorite they visit every year. 🏞️
Ms. Deal lives by the philosophy, “Meet them where they are and grow them! Every day you have a chance to make a positive impact in the lives of others, so do it with a grateful heart.” With this outlook, she continues to leave a lasting mark on her students and community. 💖
