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Pence Press
October 6, 2023
No School on Monday, October 9th
The last day of the first grading period is Thursday, October 26, which is less than three weeks
away. Please encourage your student to work hard to finish all assignments over these next few
weeks and check grades in PowerSchool.
Remember that there is no school for students this Monday, October 9 for teacher Professional
Learning Communities. There will be a teacher workday on Friday, October 27 as the first
quarter concludes.
Yearbook Pictures
Picture days were this past week. If you forgot to send in money, you can still order online at https://www.strawbridge.net/ The online code is FM435447.
Family Literacy Night - October 12th
Pence FFA Citrus Fruit Sales
Pence Cheerleading
Cheer tryouts will take place on Oct. 23, 24, 25, & 26. Tryouts will be open to 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students. Tryouts will be from 5-6:15 daily, meeting in the front gym. Students will need to go home and return for tryouts. Teams will be determined on Oct. 26th. You must have a current physical in order to try out. Questions please see Mr. Anderson in room 124 or email tanderson@rockingham.k12.va.us
Rec Sports Unit in PE
Attendance
Attendance has been increasingly the focus of attention among school divisions and educators. According to research, regular attendance is a significant factor in a student’s success:
- Chronic absenteeism correlates to low academic achievement;
- Absenteeism is a powerful predictor of dropout rates;
- Absenteeism has been linked to poor outcomes later in life.
Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing ten percent or more of the academic year for any reason, including excused absences, unexcused absences, and suspensions. Based on a 180-day school year, that means approximately 18 days per year or 2 to 3 days per month.
Truancy is the act of accruing one or more unexcused absences, where the parent is unaware of or does not support the student’s absence, or where the parent’s provided reason for the absence is not acceptable to the school administration.
Missed instruction, regardless of the reason, can have significant academic consequences. Therefore, the broader emphasis is on improving attendance for every student.
- VA Dept. of Education
Clothing Drive
Homework Help
Our Homework Help Program begins Tuesday, October 3rd and continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays 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.
Wilbur Pence Middle School PTO News & Updates
The PTO is hosting the 1st Annual Game Night on October 25th ! And we need your help! Please let me know if you are interested in joining the committee to help assist with the details and make this event fun for all. Feel free to email me at ksnead@liveatstoneport.com
Meeting schedule: November 15th , January 10th , March 13th , and May 15th . These are all Wednesdays and will be held in the library at 6pm.
Book Fair
Be a part of the "Caught You Reading" campaign!
Fundraiser change in shipping
'23-'24 Yearbooks
Sports Information
Check out our Student Activities Page on our website!
- Tickets to athletic events are $4 for students and adults.
Concessions will be available for sale at most athletic events.
Current physicals run from May 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. A current physical is required by RCPS for all athletes to tryout and participate.
Cross Country
10/10 Championship at John E. Painter Park - 1100 20th St Grottoes, VA 24441
Fun Club and Competitive Club Soccer Schedules
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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