Dr. Danielle Murray, Interim Principal
October 4, 2021
It's been a great week! We are so proud of all of our students who have settled into the routines of school and are meeting with academic success.

It was great to see so many Pennell families at Aston's Community Day on Saturday.
Arrival and Dismissal
Please continue to follow the arrival and dismissal procedures outlined in the student handbook.

Walkers should not be crossing the crosswalk prior to 8:35. There is not adult supervisor until 8:35.

Please do not drop students off in the cul-de-sac. If students are car riders, they must go through the car rider line for safety purposes.

It is important to adhere to the 15 mph speed limit as you are entering school grounds.

We want all students to arrive and dismiss safely.
September's Core Essential, Initiative
Congratulations!
Congratulations to our students who were recognized for September's Core Essential, Initiative, seeing what needs to be done, and doing it. Way to go!
Events and Happenings
Picture Day is October 6
Picture day is this Wednesday, October 6th. Barksdale fliers for picture day were sent home last Wednesday. A code on the flier allows you to order pictures online.
Get Ready for Homecoming
Save the Date! Sun Valley Homecoming is Friday, October 8th. Pennell will participate in the Homecoming Parade so let's put on our Pennell Gear and come out and celebrate our Pennell Pride. Students should arrive at the community center by 5:30pm.

There will not be parking available at the community center, so plan to park outside of the community center. The parade will conclude to the Sun Valley football field. Students in the parade will be given a free ticket into the game. Go Sun Valley!
Technology Support
A refresher on how to access Schoology or Skyward is available at pdsd.org. These sites, along with the district webpage, help you stay connected to our school and staff. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or myself.
PTO Corner
The next PTO meeting will take place in Pennell's library October 12th at 6:30 PM. We hope to see everyone there.

A Zoom option will be available for those who are unable to make the in-person meeting.
Stay up to date
Like Pennell PTO on Facebook, and keep up to date with all of the wonderful activities and events that the organization provides our students.
Pen's Den
The year's first Pen's Den will take place during the school day on Thursday, October 14th for Grades 1-5. Kindergarten will shop in May. Please send in a few dollars with your child so they can purchase some fun school supplies.
Fall Fest October 22
The Fall Fest is approaching. The Fall Fest will be on 10/22, with the rain date of 10/29. Details on the event will be sent home this week.
Little Caesars Fundraiser
PTO's Little Caesars fundraising event begins on Monday. Please support the PTO by ordering some tasty treats. Orders are due by 10/29.
Volunteer Today
The PTO loves their volunteers and we hope to have more opportunities to volunteer this year. Please be sure your clearances are on file or up to date! Visit the PDSD website for more information on securing or updating your clearances.
Flu Clinic October 27
The Health Hero Flu Clinic will be held in Penn-Delco on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Be sure to go to our Health Services section of the website at pdsd.org/fluclinc to access the consent form and more information on how to get your student a flu shot this year.
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