Pence Press
March 22, 2024
Yearbook Preorder Extension
Online pre-orders for the yearbook will end on March 31. There are still two extra days to bring payment to Mrs. Dove in Room 201 on Tuesday, 4/2 or Thursday, 4/4. The cost is $20.
End of 3rd Grading Period / Spring Break
Spring Break is March 25th-29th. Monday, April 1st, is a Teacher Workday so students return to school on Tuesday, April 2nd. 6th graders will begin their final elective rotations when they return on April 2nd.
Spelling Bee Award
Rockingham District Ruritan Jeff Roadcap presented Jordan Rinehart with a trophy from the Regional Spelling Bee. Congrats Jordan!
American Heart Association Fundraiser
Students will receive information and register through PE classes after spring break.
Rising 7th Grade Immunizations
Current 6th Grade Pence Families- Please see the attached information regarding immunization requirements for students prior to entering 7th grade.
Rising 7th Grade Vaccine Clinic
The Virginia Department of Health will be hosting a vaccine clinic for rising 7th graders on Tuesday, April 30th at TAHS. Students will take a bus to and from WSPMS to attend the vaccine clinic.
* Click on the link for the consent forms. Vaccination Consent Forms - English and Spanish
Rising 7th graders will need the Adolescent Screening Form, Adolescent vaccine consent form, and VIS form for each vaccine offered (Nurse Weaver will provide the VIS form). There is no cost to the parent for the required vaccines. Please complete all forms in their entirety including insurance information.
* Consents are due by Monday, 4/15; per VDH they will not accept late consents due to ordering the vaccine.
Please take advantage of this resource. Students must have the required vaccines for 7th grade. Contact Nurse Weaver with any questions at mweaver@rockingham.k12.va.us.
Pence FFA News
WSPMS Sports Information
Pence Track & Field
Track Practice is daily after school until 4:30/5:00pm.
4/9 - HOME w/Skyline, Redeemer, Blue Ridge Christian
4/16 - HOME w/ Elkton
4/23 - AWAY @ Montevideo
4/30 - HOME w/ THMS, EMHS
5/8 - AWAY @ Harrisonburg High School (District Meet)
School & Nutrition Guidelines
Parents-
We are experiencing an increased number of parents, siblings, and friends wanting to drop off outside food (such as pizza or other fast food) for our students and sometimes their friends. However, this is against our county's regulations as we work with food and nutrtition services. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us follow these guidelines by refraining from bringing these items into the school. Please see below:
"Students are not to regularly consume commercial restaurant foods-to-go while in the
cafeteria area prior to, or during lunch periods. This does not preclude students from
bringing packed lunches."
Knights Theatre Camp
TA Girls Basketball Camp
We are excited to announce our 2024 TA Girls Basketball Camp for rising 2nd through 8th graders!
Monday, June 17 - Thursday, June 20
8:00am-12:00noon
Turner Ashby High School
Please see the attached flyer for more details, and register via the QR code or this link:
https://forms.gle/JMkufctVYrrK2yeQ8
We hope to see you in June!!! Feel free to share with friends and family!!! GO KNIGHTS!!!
TAHS Boys Basketball Camp
Summer is right around the corner, which means our TA Boys Basketball Youth Summer Camp is coming up, and we would love to have your child in attendance!
Please see the flyer attached for more information, and to register click here.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Clay Harris charris@rockingham.k12.va.us
TA Knights Football Interest Meetings
On Wednesday, March 20th, Coach Turner will be to meet with each Pence grade level separately in the auditorium during 3rd Block. Students will bring their Chromebooks to the meeting. If you have questions, contact Coach Turner directly at esturner@rockingham.k12.va.us
7th Grade Spring Writing Assessment Information
On April 17th, 7th grade students will be taking the Spring Writing Assessment.
Parents and students, please be mindful to
avoid scheduling appointments on this day
be well rested
eat a healthy breakfast
CHARGE YOUR DEVICE the night before
SOL Testing
Please make sure your students are present on SOL testing days. We are unable to call into classrooms on testing days so be mindful of taking your students out early on those days. You will have to wait until your student is done testing before we are able to release them.
5/9 - 8th grade Civics SOL
5/14 - 8th grade Science SOL
5/16 - ALL grades (6th-8th) Reading SOL
5/21 ALL grades (6th-8th) Math SOL
"Rooms" - New Communication Platform
Families likely received a text message this past week with information about a new communication platform called “Rooms.” Please see the message below from RCPS for more information about this new tool:
We're thrilled to introduce a new feature in our district app called Rooms! This platform is designed for seamless communication between staff and families, making it easier than ever to stay informed about school updates and activities. As we roll out this new tool, we're starting with a small group of teachers, all spring sports coaches, and our Middle School and High School Principals. While not all staff members will immediately transition to using Rooms as their primary communication tool, we're moving in that direction and aim to have full implementation by the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Stay tuned for more information and resources as we continue the rollout. Effective communication is essential to our school community's success, and we're excited to embark on this journey with you through Rooms!
Homework Help
Our Homework Help Program continues on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30. Assistance is given with homework assignments, late or missing work and difficult learning areas. If you are interested, please print the following form for your students:
Bus transportation is available on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. If transportation is needed, please print this form:
After School Transportation Form
Hard copies of both forms are available in the office.
Attendance
Our office/attendance email is wspmsattendance@rockingham.k12.va.us
Email us when your student is on vacation.
Email us when your student is sick or has an appointment.
Email us notes about early dismissals or late arrivals.
Email us changes in bus/transportation needs. We need to hear from both sets of families when a student is riding the bus with another student.
Just email us to keep us informed!
KNIGHT’S CAFÉ
Counseling & Administrative Support
Change of Schedule Request Forms and Check-In or Appointment Request Forms can be found online on our School Counseling page: https://wspms.rockingham.k12.va.us/o/wspms/page/school-counseling
Which counselor works with you?
Lisa Holsinger-Thomas, Counselor / Teresa Shank (Assistant Principal)
Works with all students with last names A-K
Matt Nyce, Counselor / Jody Randolph (Assistant Principal)
Works with all students with last names L-Z
Sandy Hackbarth, Part-time Counselor - available on even days
Information for Parents, Guardians & Students
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