Principal Palladino

January 12, 2025

Pennell Elementary Families!


Spelling Bee Update:

Congratulations to our homeroom spelling bee winners form this past week! Every student gave it their best try and they should all be proud of themselves. However, two students from each homeroom will move on to the school-wide spelling bee, set to take place on January 31st. Good luck to all participants!


Reminder:

Friday is a half-day for students, dismissal will begin at 11:15.


Winter Benchmark Testing:

Our team is finishing up benchmark testing this week. Grade-level teams will be meeting at the end of the week to review the data and make adjustments to our MTSS groups for the following week. If your child will be receiving an intervention, you should receive a letter sometime next week with those details.


Related Arts Schedule:

Monday is D

Tuesday is E

Wednesday is F

Thursday is A

Friday is B


Seasonal Clothing Reminder:

As we embrace the joys of winter, we want to ensure that your children can fully enjoy their 25 minutes of recess each day. With this in mind, we kindly remind you to send them to school dressed in appropriate winter attire, including warm jackets, gloves, hats, and scarves. This small effort will not only keep them comfortable but also enhance their experience of fresh air and physical activity

during these chilly months. We appreciate your partnership in promoting your children's health and happiness during winter.



Upcoming Dates for your Calendar:


  • 1/2-1/15 Winter Benchmarking Window
  • 1/13 Mid-Year PBIS Expectations Assembly – this will be January’s Pennell Pride day – wear your Pennell shirts
  • 1/14 PTO meeting 6:30
  • 1/17 Half-day for students, 11:15 dismissal
  • 1/20 MLK Holiday – no school
  • 1/27 Wings whole-school assembly
  • 1/31 School-wide Spelling Bee



Follow us now on Instagram @PDSD_Pennell

PENN-DELCO CARES SPEAKER SERIES

Penn-Delco Cares invites the community to join a special webinar to better understand and address anxiety in children. This follow-up session led by Troy Brindle, LCSW, will focus on supporting anxiety strategies related to the use of technology and social media. Learn more about this webinar at www.pdsd.org/speaker-series.

PARENT TECHNOLOGY TIPS

Parent Tech Tip from our Technology teacher, Ms. Cameron


Have you ever been talking about something and the next thing you know, it shows up in your feed? How does that happen?



Is your device spying on you? | CBC Kids News


And, here is last week's tip:


Together, we can help our kids stay safe and smart online. By staying informed, we're all better equipped to guide them through the digital world. Here's this week's tech tip to keep you in the loop!

 

Who’s buying and selling your personal information? | CBC Kids News

MOBILE DENTIST IN FEBRUARY

The Mobile Dentist Returns February 7

Does your student need to see the dentist? We are excited to partner with The Smile Program: My School Dentist to offer in-school dental care on February 7, 2025.

 

The Pennsylvania Department of Health requires a dental examination upon entrance to school (kindergarten or 1st grade) and in grades 3 and 7. Those who need a dental exam, regardless of grade, can sign up to be examined at Northley Middle School. Learn more and register at www.pdsd.org/dentist

PENNELL PTO CORNER

Join us Tuesday night at 6:30 for the next PTO meeting. Childcare will be available, as usual. The 5th Grade Committee will meet at 6pm in the library.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4864630334?pwd=QnVROGl3TE1pangrK1hzL1NCcUZnUT09&omn=82535105415

Meeting ID: 486 463 0334

Passcode: 7TPRTK 



** We have dinner figured out for you Wednesday - stop by our Freddy's Fundraiser Night from 5 - 9pm. Freddy's in Brookhaven will donate 15% of sales that night to the Pennell Outdoor Classroom.

Yearbooks are now on sale! Visit barksdalephoto.com & use access code 01049YB. Remember, 5th graders do NOT need to purchase one - all 5th graders will receive a yearbook as a year end gift.

Special Person Dance ticket sales are now closed - thank you to everyone who purchased, we can't wait to see you on the 31st! Tickets will be sent home the week before the dance - there will be no ticket sales at the door. Stay tuned for Signup Genius links if you are available to help with setup or donate a dessert.


No Pretzel Friday this week as it is a half day. We'll be back on the 24th!


5th Grade News:

Please send your 5th grader's baby photo to yearbookpennell@gmail.com - if you think you sent it but don't have a reply, send it again!

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB

The Environmental Club is collecting all types of glasses again this year for a recycling project through The Lion's Club. Please send all types of eyewear that you no longer want or need. Students can drop off donations at Room 109, Mrs. Irving's classroom.

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STUDENT HANDBOOK

Please take some time to review the Pennell Handbook. Make sure to review drop off and pick up procedures in addition to birthday snacks and absent procedures.

HANDBOOK

HELPFUL LINKS

Pennell's Website
Report Attendance
24-25 Instructional Calendar
Volunteer Clearance Information
Penn-Delco's Website
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