Mrs. Christa Palladino, Principal

February 25, 2024

Pennell Families,


We are in heading into the last two weeks of the second trimester. I am extremely excited about the progress all of our students are making. A day does not go by that I do not hear a success story from one of our staff members. With your support, our students and this school are able to thrive.


As spring approaches, we begin to look to state testing. The last week of April and the first week of May are the PSSA testing weeks. No vacations will be approved during the testing window for students registered in grades 3-5. If you have questions about state testing, please reach out to your child's teacher or myself.


Important Reminders:

  • Please do not allow items to come into school from home.
  • No personal electronic devices permitted at school during school hours.
  • Students need their lanyards w/ ID card for breakfast.
  • Students need warm jackets, hats, and gloves for recess.
  • Adults need blue name card for pick-up.

Upcoming Dates for your Calendar:


  • 3/1 Club pictures and the 5th Grade group shot for the yearbook - Please wear your Pennell t-shirts!
  • 3/1 Family Glow Party - in place of Bingo night
  • 3/2 Read Across America Day
  • 3/4-3/8 Read Across America Spirit Week - See flyer below for themed dress down days
  • 3/7 Half day for students - Spring Conferences
  • 3/8 Half day for students - Teacher In-service
  • 3/8 End of second trimester
  • 3/10 Daylight Savings begins
  • 3/15 Report Cards posted
  • 3/21 Rock Your Socks
  • 3/23-4/1 Spring Break
  • 4/5 Variety Show


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READ ACROSS AMERICA SPIRIT WEEK

WAY TO SHOW UP, PENNELL!

Kid's Heart Challenge Success!

Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who helped with the Kid's Heart Challenge on Friday. It was an awesome day! Mr. Lutteroty ran a tight ship while allowing everyone to have fun while raising money and awareness. #PennDelcoProud

THANK YOU, PTO, WE LOVE OUR BOOKBREAK SUBSCRIPTION!

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE FUNDRAISER

PENNELL PTO CORNER

Hard to believe another month is almost over! Tomorrow is the deadline or the extended deadline for a few things, so please read on to make sure you're up to date. We do our best to make sure no one misses out on any of the fun!

 

Gertrude Hawk orders are due TOMORROW, Monday February 26. Orders will be ready for pick up the week of March 18 - when we have a specific date we will update. 

 

The Family Glow Party is this Friday, March 1 (6 - 8:30pm) at the Aston Community Center! Ticket orders were due this past Friday but we will accept any orders turned in TOMORROW, Monday 2/26. We are still in need of volunteers & concession donations - if you are available, please sign up here. We have so much fun planned, and AMAZING raffle baskets up for grabs, but we need more help to make this new event a success!

 

The Variety Show is April 5 at Northley MS. The t-shirt deadline has been extended to TOMORROW for anyone who missed it - please order here Everyone in the 5th Grade Act should have received the practice schedule below via email but a flyer will come home as well. Any questions please email PennellVarietyShow123@gmail.com

 

5th Grade Variety Show Act Rehearsal Schedule (all at Pennell except 4/3)

*Mon 2/26 3:30-4:30

*Fri 3/1 3:30-4:30

*Mon 3/4 3:30-4:30

*Thurs 3/7 11:30-12:30 (half day)

*Fri 3/15 3:30-5:00

*Wed 3/20 3:30-5:00

*Fri 3/22 3:30-5:00

*Tues April 2nd 3:30-5:00 (tentative)

*Wed April 3 6pm at Northley MS for Dress Rehearsal

 

Pretzel Sales continue every Friday at lunch. Remember your $1.

 

5th Grade Families, please join the Facebook group or email pennell5thgrade@gmail.com to stay up to date & help us plan our end of the year celebrations.

 

Mark your calendars for Pennell Night at the Phillies, April 20 at 6:05pm. Flyers have been sent home. Tickets will be $25 & a portion of the proceeds benefits PTO.

 

Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 12. See you there!

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR - GET YOUR ORDERS IN!

Go to pdsd.org/dentist for registration forms and information

HELPFUL LINKS

Report Attendance
23-24 Instructional Calendar
Volunteer Clearance Information
Pennell's Website
Penn-Delco's Website
Power Kids Library
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