Pennell Families,

Students and staff are working diligently every day to learn and grow. We meet each child where they are and want them to perform just 1% better every day. You can help by reinforcing at home the skills your child is learning in school. Building in just 20-30 minutes a day to read to your child, or have your child read aloud to you, could make all the difference. For other ways to help reinforce foundational skills at home, reach out to your child's teacher.

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.

See the surprise presentation of the award here: https://youtu.be/LF7_pNpA4cE?si=847YwzsxumSAlSxp

Our first ever Special Person's Dance really was a Winter Wonderland! Everyone looked fantastic, the gym was beautiful & we think our little penguins had tons of fun! Thank you to the committee for all their hard work helping the night come together. Special thanks to Mr. Altin, Mrs. Palladino & even a guest appearance by Miss Ashley for helping us get over a few bumps to start the night! Photos will be available for download next week - we will share the Shutterfly link when they are ready. Please remember to send any photos you took to yearbookpennell@gmail.com!

Our annual Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser begins tomorrow & runs through February 26. Brochures came home last week. Orders will be ready for pick up the week of March 18 - when we have a specific date we will update. We will need a few volunteers that day!

The 5th Grade Committee is busy planning their biggest fundraiser of the year: the Family Glow Party. The fun begins at 6pm on March 1 at the Aston Community Center! This event is for Pennell families only (all grades) & replaces the Family Bingo we've done the past few years. We will have games, glow sticks, concessions & more! If you are able to donate items for a raffle basket, please reach out to pennell5thgrade@gmail.com

The Variety Show is April 5 at Northley. If your student is performing, please make sure you order their t-shirt here by February 16. Space is limited so only students in the show will receive tickets. We can't wait to see what these talented penguins can do!

5th Grade Families, please join the Facebook group to stay up to date on all the upcoming events. If you're not on Facebook, please send an email to pennell5thgrade@gmail.com. We always need volunteers to sell pretzels at lunch on Fridays, so please sign up to help!

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

The PTO Directory is complete & available online for this year's PTO members. A link has been shared with all member email addresses on file & is also on our website. We'd love to hear what you think about this new format.

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

Yearbooks are now on sale online & flyers have been sent home. 5th graders will be gifted a yearbook courtesy of the 5th Grade Committee & do not need to order one. For all others, They are $18 until March 22, then $20 until April 12. Details are online

Penn Delco School District has partnered with The Smile Program: My School Dentist to offer in-school dental care each year. Dental exams are mandated by Pennsylvania for grades K/1, 3, and 7. This program is available for students in grades K/1, 3 and 7 who have not provided proof of a dental exam within the last year. If we do not have the required dental information regarding your child, you may qualify for this program. (Please note we will not turn away any student in any grade who requires a dental exam.)

Our in-school dental program saves you time and provides a safe and comfortable place for your child to receive gentle dental care from licensed local professionals. Dental care includes a complete dental exam, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride and sealants when necessary, and in some cases, restorative care such as fillings. Even better, this dental care is usually at no cost to you. All insurance is accepted, including Medicaid and CHIP. For those without insurance, a low-cost self-pay option is available.  

Children who see a dentist regularly may have fewer health issues like:

• Early tooth loss due to dental decay
• Gum disease
• Heart disease
• Impaired speech development

Dental exams will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Students from all elementary schools will be transported by bus to have their exam completed. All parents/guardians are encouraged to be present for the exam and are welcome to transport as well.  Please fill out the dental form below and return to your school by February 20.

BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR PERMISION FORMS. THESE FORMS WILL BE GOING HOME THIS WEEK TO STUDENTS, IN MANDATED GRADES, WHO HAVE NOT YET TURNED IN A PRIVATE DENTAL FORM. FORMS DATED after 7/1/22 are acceptable