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Pence Press
October 20, 2023
Farm to Plate Apple Butter
Parent Teacher Conferenes
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, November 7th from 12pm-7pm.
Starting Monday, Oct 23rd, call the office at 540-879-2535 to sign up for a parent teacher conference. Conferences are scheduled for 15 minutes with your student's English, Math, Social Studies, and Science teachers. Individual conferences may be scheduled as well with Elective, PE, and other teachers.
The PTO Hospitality team is requesting donations for our Staff meal during Parent Teacher Conferences on November 7, 2023. SIGN UP HERE
FCCLA Field Trip
Pence FFA News
Thanks for your support of the Fall Library Book Fair!
*We were able to grant 2 wishes for each teacher who made classroom wishes
*Add 30 new books from the Book Fair to our library collection
*Help Host our Family Literacy Night and Author Book Signing
*Provide Community Support for the Dayton Autumn Festival on Saturday the 7th by being open for over 75 shoppers!
*Earned Scholastic Dollars to purchase more books and supplies for the library
*Earned $600 to support library programs and purchase more books for our collection!
Student Spotlight - "What was your highlight of the week?"
"Saturday we tied the best team in the state for soccer." -Eyan
"A few of us met up to practice softball for rec." Addie
Yearbook Pictures
You are still able to order your pictures online at https://www.strawbridge.net/
The online code is FM435447.
Make-Up Pictures and Club Pictures will be taken on Friday, December 1st.
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.
Just email us to keep us informed!
Clothing Drive
Thank you for all the donations so far! We are still actively collecting clothes of all sizes.
Homework Help
Our Homework Help Program begun 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
Game Night Postponed
The PTO is working on hostin it's 1st Annual Game Night! However, it will not be held on October 25th so we can have some more time to recruit your help! It will likely be held after the first of the year. We would love to have you on board as we plan. 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.
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.
Questions about sports at Pence: Email our Athletic Director Mr. Anderson at tanderson@rockingham.k12.va.us
Basketball Tryouts
For any 7th or 8th grade boy interested in basketball at Pence this season, there will be an informational meeting in the Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct 25th at 10am.
Cheerleading Tryouts
Wrestling
There will be an informational meeting for any students interested in wrestling this year at Pence on Oct. 24 at 3 pm in the auditorium. Wrestling is open to all students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Wrestling practice will begin on November 8th in the cafeteria.
JV sports at TAHS for 8th graders
Any 8th graders interested in JV Swim and Dive at TA should see Ms Hoover in room 137 or email at thoover01@rockingham.k12.va.us
'23-'24 Yearbooks
KNIGHT’S CAFÉ
Pence Gear at Sideline Store
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
Please bookmark these pages for your reference:
You can also visit us on Facebook & Instagram:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penceknights
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknightspotlight/?hl=en