Pence Press
February 2020
Thank You SOUTH HIGH VALLEYS!
Thanks to the efforts of South High Valleys, Wilbur Pence Middle School has been awarded a $500 ExxonMobil Educational Alliance grant.
The money will be used to Science and Math Department. The ExxonMobil Educational Alliance program is designed to provide Exxon/Mobil retailers like with an opportunity to invest in the future of their communities through educational grants to neighborhood schools.AirPods and other Headphones at Pence
We do not allow students to use their headphones in the hallways, cafeteria, etc. during school. Since the holiday season, we have seen an uptick in students bringing their headphones to school and being reluctant to take them off when prompted by staff. Furthermore, we have had several reports of students who have lost an AirPod. Pence is not responsible for the loss of personal devices, including headphones/AirPods. Furthermore, we do not wish to have an adversarial relationship with our students where it may get to the point where disciplinary consequences are necessary for students refusing to comply when prompted to remove their headphones in the hallway. We encourage you to speak with your students, encouraging them to leave their expensive headphones at home and remind them of the school rules regarding their use durring the day.
Sincerely-
WSPMS Faculty and Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2020 is Random Acts of Kindness Day. We will have activities on this day to encourage kindness at Pence.
FFA Spirit Week
Tuesday-- Dress like a farmer Day
Wednesday-- Tie Dye Spirit Day
Thursday-- Camo & Muck boot Day
Friday-- Blue & Gold FFA Jacket Day
Tickets for "Shrek the Musical, Jr."
Book Drive
Book Drive
February 3-19
Bring in your gently used books!
Books must be appropriate for middle school students.
The grade level that brings in the most books will receive a Popsicle Celebration!
Boxes will be located outside the following classroom:
Mr. Hoke’s Room for 8th Grade
Mrs. Eberly’s Room for 7th Grade
Mrs. Shields Room for 6th Grade
Save the date!
3rd Annual Family Literacy Night
Wednesday, February 19th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
(Snow date February 26th)
Guest author: Will McIntosh - author of Watchdog
Come celebrate literacy with your Pence family!
Watchdog to hit Netflix!
Family Literacy Night News
Come to Family Literacy Night and hear our featured author, Will McIntosh who has written the award winning book, Watchdog. Watchdog has been optioned for a TV Series, being developed by the team that created the hit Netflix series Dragons: Race to the Edge. Purchase his book for only $10.00, chat with the author and even get his autograph! We are planning a very special evening for you at Family Literacy Night on Wednesday, February 19th. We have food, fun, games and many, many door prizes ready for you! Make plans now to attend. Admission is free!
Our "Caught You Reading" Campaign continues through Wednesday! So far, we have caught 407 students reading! Through our daily "Chick fil-A Giveaway" we have given 156 students ice cream coupons! All students who are "caught reading" are in the running for one of 8 Kindle Fire Tablets which will be given away at Family Literacy Night. Family Literacy Night is Wednesday, February 19th 5:30 - 7:30. Remember you must be present to win a Kindle Fire Tablet!
RCPS Proposals For The Future
Athletics
Pence Track Starts on March 4th. You must have a current physical to sign up. Please see Coach Anderson or Coach Linithicum for more information.
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