Mrs. Christa Palladino, Principal

October 15, 2023

Pennell Families,


Thank you to the PTO and all of the volunteers that helped with the fall book fair. The students had a great time, and there was a huge amount to give back! By all measures it was an incredible week!


It's that time of year! Teachers should be putting out their sign-up sheets for fall conferences this week. If you do not have access by Tuesday, please reach out directly to the teacher.


In addition, we will have our first lockdown drill of the year before the end of this month. Teachers will discuss the lockdown procedures with the children in their classes this week. Reach out if you have questions.


I received two awesome messages from parents this week that included positive feedback about staff. If you have a shout out about a staff member, please feel free to email it to me. I include these positive affirmations in my weekly staff email. It's a great way to spread a little sunshine!


Veteran's Day:

We are looking for veterans who would like to come in and talk with our students on Veteran's Day. If you or someone close to your family would like to visit Pennell to share their service story, we would love to have them come in. Please use this LINK to sign up for this exciting event. - Thank you to those who have already signed up. And, thank you for your service!


Upcoming Dates for your Calendar:

  • 10/17 Kindergarten and 1st Grade will have a visit from the Aston Fire Department
  • 10/20 1/2 day for students - Teacher professional development
  • 10/20 Fall Fest
  • 10/23-10/30 Red Ribbon Week
  • 11/6 and 7 No School for students - Teacher professional development days


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Thank You, PTO, for Bringing Benergy!

PENNELL PTO CORNER

Fall Fest is this Friday, 6 - 8:30pm. Complete details are online & green flyers came home. 

- Wristbands are $5 for each child (adults are free) Please submit those orders by Wednesday so we can send wristbands home (CASH OR CHECK PREFERRED) Orders received after Wednesday will be available for pick up at check in.

- We need volunteers! Sign up here to help with set up, event activities & clean up.

- Please send in NUT-FREE candy or favors for the Treat Trail by Thursday. Bob the Monster is in the office waiting for your donations!

- Please remember it is a CASH ONLY event for concessions, etc.

- Trunk or Treat Decorating Contest is back! Register here - $10 per car

 

Thank you to everyone who supported the Book Fair this week - not only did the kids have a great time, we were able to purchase books for every classroom, the library & many specialists. Big thanks to the volunteers who continue to step up & make it all possible!

 

The Little Caesars Pizza Kit fundraiser continues through 10/27. Details online

 

Soft Pretzel Fridays are back! Send $1 with your student to purchase at lunch every Friday. Proceeds support the 5th Grade.


 

Questions? Concerns? Ideas? Email pto4pennell@gmail.com


HEALTHY HERO FLU CLINIC IS OCTOBER 26

Health Hero consent forms are due by Friday 10/20. Vaccines will be administered to students on Thursday 10/26,  time TBD day of.

Our Penn-Delco Annual Flu Clinic will be held on Thursday, October 26 and is open to all students in Penn-Delco.  Go to pdsd.org/flu23 to get all the information you need. Register by October 20 and help us reduce the flu in our community. This is an optional program.

Attendance Reporting Reminder

We had a fantastic launch of our new attendance reporting system last school year! Please be prepared to report absences using our Safe Arrival system before the start of the school day and no later than 11am in order to avoid having to send a written note.


  • Via SchoolMessenger App (download at the Google or Apple App store or at go.schoolmessenger.com)
  • Online @ go.schoolmessenger.com
  • By calling (888)635-0460


Get SMS Text from Penn-Delco

Have you opted into our text messaging system? If you haven't already, opt in to the SchoolMessenger Communicate SMS text system by texting "Y" or "Yes" to our district short code 67587. By opting in for text messages and setting text as a preference in Skyward, you can also receiveattendance reporting confirmations (as well as other district communication) via text. Please note that you must opt in from a number that is already listed in Skyward. You can go to the Skylert section in Skyward to update and change your contact information.

HELPFUL LINKS

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