Principal Palladino

September 29, 2024

Pennell Families,


Thank you to all of our families for helping with the adjustment of our morning drop off routine this past week. Things are settling in well at Pennell. We are so lucky to have such amazing parents. Your support is second to none! Having a strong home/school connection is key to a successful elementary school program. We couldn't do what we do without you!


This week's related arts schedule days:

Monday is B

Tuesday is C

Wednesday is D

Thursday is E

Friday is F


**Reminder: anyone picking up your child 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.


New Office Staff:

Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Gina Leiby to our front office team. She has transitioned this week from the library to the clerical assistant position. Please show her a big Pennell welcome when you stop in.


With this change, the library assistant position is now posted. Please spread the word to any interested candidates.


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:

  • 10/1 Picture Day
  • 10/2 Homeroom Parent Meet and Greet 
  • 10/7-10/11 Scholastic Book Fair
  • 10/8 PTO Meeting 6:30, 5th Grade Committee @ 6:00
  • 10/9 Pennell Pride Day
  • 10/9 Half-day for students – Teacher In-service
  • 10/11 SVHS Homecoming Parade
  • 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)


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PARENT TECHNOLOGY TIPS

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Have a good weekend.

PENNELL PTO CORNER

Have you joined PTO yet? What are you waiting for? Please return the flyer that came home or sign up online by TOMORROW 9/30. 


Pretzel Fridays begin this week. The 5th Grade Committee will sell soft pretzels at lunch for $1 every Friday - thank you for supporting our tastiest fundraiser!

 

The Spirit Wear Sale continues through Friday, 10/4Check it out here - orders will be sent home with students in early November - if your order needs to be kept a surprise, please email pto4pennell@gmail.com & we will make other pick up arrangements.

 

We will participate in the Sun Valley Homecoming Parade on October 11 (details to come). We still need a volunteer to be Pablo the Penguin (perfect for a teen who needs volunteer hours!). If you can help, please email pto4pennell@gmail.com.

 

5th Grade Parents & Guardians: We have sub-committee sign-ups herePretzel Sale Volunteers here, & Fall Fest donations here. Please join our FB group or email Pennell5thgrade@gmail.com to be added to our email list for all the latest news.  

 

Upcoming Events

10/7 - 10/11 Book Fair (Details online & flyer coming home this week)

10/7 - 10/25 Little Caesar's Fundraiser (flyers coming home next week)

10/8 PTO Meeting 6:30 (5th Grade Committee 6pm)

10/11 SV Homecoming Parade (still looking for a volunteer to coordinate!)

10/18 Fall Fest 6-8:30pm (Rain Date 10/25)

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

 

Visit the PTO website for info about events, committees, joining PTO, volunteering & more. Check out our social media on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter as well.

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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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