Principal Palladino

October 13, 2024

Pennell Families,


** Friday, October 18, is a full day teacher in-service. No school for students.


Related arts schedule days:

Monday is F

Tuesday is A

Wednesday is B

Thursday is C

Friday - No school for students


Arrival and Dismissal:

There have been some reports from residents and bus drivers about congestion and unsafe driving during drop-off and pick-up times. Please do not arrive to school too early, this causes back up due to the doors not being open yet. If you are the first car to arrive at Pennell please pull up as far as you possibly can, to avoid back-ups in the circle (including for chorus and band drop off, please pull up to the playground if you are the first car). Remain in your car as your child exits, to keep traffic moving. And, if your child is able to take the bus, please consider having them ride the bus to alleviate more cars during these times.


Reminder:

Anyone picking up your child at dismissal MUST have the gold card with your family's name on it, or they will be asked to go to the office and produce identification so that we can check it with our system.


Lock Down Drill:

We will be having a lock down drill in the next couple of weeks. Teachers will be talking to their classes about what to do in the case of an emergency where we would need to stay in the building instead of evacuating. Our students had their first evacuation drill this past month, and did fabulously. Feel free to reach out to your child's teacher if you would like to reinforce the same language he/she is using in the classroom. I understand these drills can be unsettling, let me know if your child may need a visit with the counselor to work through any big feelings.


Upcoming Dates for your Calendar:


  • 10/17 Kindergarten Field Trip to Highland Orchards
  • 10/18 Full-day In-service – No school for students
  • 10/18 Fall Fest (rain date 10/25)
  • 10/23 Cookies and Clearances 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM
  • 10/25 Wear Pink Day
  • 11/1 Cookie Election (oreo or chips ahoy?)
  • 11/8 National STEM Day


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PBIS News

Starting this month, all Pennell staff will begin sending home Positive Penguins Postcards!! These postcards can be found in the home mailboxes of those Penguins that go above and beyond following our school-wide expectations of always remaining respectful, responsible, and safe. Keep up the great work!

PARENT TECHNOLOGY TIPS

Parent Tech Tip from our Technology teacher, Ms. Cameron


What is Digital Citizenship anyway?



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PENNELL PTO CORNER

Fall Fest is this Friday 10/18. Send in your wristband orders by TOMORROW in order to receive them in advance, otherwise you can pick them up at the event. Please remember that concessions & raffles are CASH ONLY. We also need more volunteers - sign up here! If your kids need to tag along for set up, we will have a few teen volunteers there to help supervise. Please also remember to send in nut-free candy or small favor donations for the Treat Trail . Bob the Monster is in the hallway ready to accept them!  Lots of spots left in the Trunk or Treat contest too, sign up today! This evening event is for Pennell families only, but siblings are welcome & costumes are encouraged.

Students will vote in a Cookie Election on Friday, November 1. We need a few volunteers to help supervise the polling stations at lunch that day. Sign up here.


Thank you for supporting our Book Fair last week, especially our fearless volunteers! PTO was able to purchase 2 books for every classroom, and many more for the library. Happy Reading!


Our Little Caeasars fundraiser continues through October 25. Delivery will be the week of November 11 - when we have an exact date we will share it.


5th Grade Parents & Guardians: Join our FB group or email Pennell5thgrade@gmail.com to be added to our email list for all the latest news.  Committee links are now on the PTO website

Is Disney on Ice part of your family’s winter break plans? Use this link to purchase tickets & help support our 5th Grade Committee! Please share with anyone you think may be interested! https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/Pennell

 

Venmo Reminder: We don't accept Venmo for everything, but when we do, it's always @Pennell-PTO . Please be sure to always include your family name & why you're sending. Words, not emojis! Please make sure to always send it as a friend, not a purchase, or we lose out on fees. Nobody likes fees.

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Details about all our fundraisers & events are always on our website. Make sure to follow our social media on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

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STUDENT HANDBOOK

Please take some time this weekend 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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