May 2021
Penrose Elementary School
Creating a Destination District with Intent, Purpose, and Pride
Be Your Best Self
719-372-6777

Michelle Lesser ~Principal (mlesser@re-2.org)
Joe DeSalvo ~ Counselor (jdesalvo@re-2.org)
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May Dates to Remember

3rd-6th Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
6th: 4th Grade to Bent's Fort 7:30-4:30
6th: 80's Spirit Day
12th: K-2 Penrose Park Outdoor Day 9:30-12:30
13th: 3-6 Penrose Park Outdoor Day 9:30-12:30
17th: 6,7,8 Outdoor Band Concert Pioneer Park
6:30-8:00
19th: 3rd-6th Science Fair 1:45-3:45
20th: Twin Day show your spirit
20th: 1st Grade to Cheyenne Mtn Zoo 8:30-3:00
20th: STUCO Penrose Park Clean up 9:30-12:30
24th: Kona Ice @ 2:30 Families Welcome
26th: Outdoor Kinder Continuation 10:00
26th: Outdoor 6th Continuation 2:00
26th: Report Cards Go Home
27th: 3-6 Field Day in the morning
27th: Pr-K-2 Field Day in the afternoon
27th: Last Day of School
REMINDERS:

  • All fees must be paid
  • iPads, cords, and bricks must be returned


  • School supply lists will be sent home with Report Cards on May 26th. We will post the supply lists on our Facebook page and on our school website.


  • Lost and found...items left at the end of the year will be donated
From the Office
Student Hours: 8:20-4:10

First Bell Rings at 8:15

Office is Open 7:55 to 4::20

PLEASE label all student belongings including:
coats, hats, gloves, mittens, lunch boxes, backpacks, etc
From Mrs. Lesser
Dear Penrose Families,

I can't believe I am writing the final newsletter of the year. The year is quickly coming to a close. I would be lying if I didn't say I was looking forward to having some time to recharge. This is my 25th year in education and I can honestly say it has been the most challenging of my career. However, it is still a year to celebrate. I have learned so much about myself, our school, this community, the state we live in, and our country.

To honor the tradition I started the first year at Penrose, here is the short list of lessons I have learned this school year.

*A world-wide pandemic will rock your principal world
*Eyes smile, but nothing replaces a whole face smiling
*I don't like wearing a mask
*Substitutes are critical and quarantines are challenging
*COVID fatigue is real
*Buying Chinese for your staff might be expensive, but it is worth it
*Children need school
*Parents need their children in school
*Teachers need school and so do principals
*Kids LOVE big (I've always known that)
*Staff members love to play games and win prizes
*Creating a Makerspace is a HUGE undertaking
*If we ask for donations, our community always comes through
*Our staff is full of ROCKSTARS and deserve millions
*Preschoolers are the cutest humans on the planet
* 280+ birthdays can ruin a diet
*6th graders push your limits and test your patience, but they still need your love
*See the above for Kindergarten through 5th graders too
*Some kids have an amazing sense of humor...The Warden Principal is a funny nickname
*Somebody has to be THE MEAN ONE, but I don't have to like it
*Custodians don't like sidewalk chalk
*How you say something and when you say it will make all the difference

May your Summer be wonderful! See you in August!

Respectfully,
Your Penrose Principal
Mrs. Lesser
        
                                                                                                                      
                                                                                            
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 3rd-6th
Help us celebrate
Keep it simple
-Write a note or send a card
-Buy a treat, soda, tea
-Pick a flower

Just let our teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, food service ladies, health tech, secretary, and counselor know how much you appreciate them!
Walking Field Trips to Penrose Park

The Penrose Park and Recreation Department are providing our students with activities and a
FREE Lunch at the Penrose Park on the following dates:

Kindergarten through 2nd Grade: Wednesday, May 12th 9:30-12:30

3rd Grade through 6th Grade: Thursday, May 13th 9:30-12:30
REMINDER:

Kindergarten Continuation is May 26th @ 10:00 (playground field)

6th Grade Continuation is May 26th @ 2:00 (playground field
2021/2022
Thursday, August 12th
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
2021/2022 NEW Student Registration
Now Registering for the 2021/2022
School Year!

*Kindergarten
*Grades 1st through 6th


If your child is a current student, you will not need to register for next school year.

Please go to the Fremont RE-2 Website
https://www.re-2.org/


Give your child the school experience they deserve!
SRO did you know?

BEAT THE HEAT AND SUN this SUMMER

Heat-related illness happens when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded. Infants and children up to 4 years of age are at greatest risk. Even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. For heat-related illness, the best defense is prevention.
  • Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open.
  • Dress infants and children in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
  • Schedule outdoor activities carefully, for morning and evening hours.
  • Stay cool with cool showers or baths.
  • Seek medical care immediate if your child has symptoms of heat-related illness.
Just a few serious sunburns can increase you and your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors.
  • Cover up. Clothing that covers your and your child’s skin helps protect against UV rays.
  • Use sunscreen with at least SPF (sun protection factor) 15 and UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB (ultraviolet B) protection every time you and your child go outside.



Deputy Fetterhoff
From the Health Office

PLEASE be sure to pick up all MEDICATIONS prior to the end of the school year.Medications left will be properly disposed.

Preschool parents, don't forget your child's immunizations prior to starting kindergarten in the fall.

5th Grade Parents, don't forget your child's 6th grade immunizations prior to 6th grade in the Fall.

Please put sunscreen on your children before they come to school.

Don't forget to protect your children from mosquito bites.

Miss Tami
Student Placement 2021/2022

Due to anticipated changes in teaching placements and the importance of creating balanced classrooms I will not be accepting teacher requests for the 2021/2022 school year.

Our teachers take the time to make class lists based upon the best interests of students. We balance the classrooms by gender, academic ability, special programming, social/emotional needs, personality types, and more. Please trust us to make the best decisions for your child.

I am confident that EVERY teacher in our school is effective. I know, because I evaluate them. I would put my son in ANY classroom. In fact, I don't request a teacher. It is important for students to interact with different teaching styles and personalities.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by email (mlesser@re-2.org). I will schedule a time for you to visit with me.

Respectfully,
Mrs. Lesser
Teaching Placements for NEXT School Year
(as of May 3...this could change)

Kindergarten: Aimee McKibbin & Rachel Sutton
First Grade: Mindy Sabo & Sarah Kammerdiener
Second Grade: Jake Eskridge & Shelly Leenerts
Third Grade: Brittany Olguin & Olivia Patterson
Fourth Grade: Samantha Vigil & Brandy Guasta
Fifth Grade: Charla Wellborn & Molly Daniels Sabo
Sixth Grade: Denise Albertson & Kim Henninger
A HUGE Shout Out
and
THANK YOU
To
Sarah Anderson & Jennifer Corkill
They voluntarily provided our students with library services again this year!
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