November 2019 • Fall Edition
It's been a great start
November 11 begins American Education Week and will feature various opportunities for you to interact with your child's school. For students in elementary and middle school, parent/teacher conferences are this month too.

Our Sun Valley seniors will have their Variety Show in November and our musicians will be preparing for their winter concerts in December. Winter sports are about to begin and our thespians at Northley and Sun Valley will be gearing up for their musical seasons too. So much to experience and enjoy! Be sure to check your school calendar on your school website for everything happening.
The administration, faculty, and staff at Penn-Delco are looking forward to the start of the second quarter of the school year and the excitement is building as we move toward Thanksgiving break November 28 and 29 (don't forget Turkey Bowl at Sun Valley!) . But first, we have teacher in-service days on November 4 and 5 : the chance for a nice fall break!

Report cards are coming up this month. We hope Schoology and Skyward have helped you with tracking your child's progress. You can learn more about these information management systems in our new video newsletter.
Our new video newsletter
After you read this email, you can learn even more with our new Penn-Delco video newsletter.

• Discover how Penn-Delco continues to develop and reinforce our safety plans in the district with information from our Assistant Superintendent Eric Kuminka and Resource Officer Shane Coyle.

• Catch up on our Sun Valley Athletic Program and get a preview of winter sports.

• Check out Olivia and Logan from Pennell Elementary and learn why they make us #PennDelcoProud.

• Get a more in-depth review of Schoology and Skyward from our Technology Directer Dr. Mark Thomas and Chris Gorniok.

• And lastly, hear from our Superintendent Dr. George Steinhoff as he walks you through the latest construction projects and the birth of our Portrait of a Graduate initiative.
Our new websites launch
We are thrilled to deliver to the district a collection of new websites that will make accessing information quicker and easier. Our new pdsd.org features robust new sections and more easily navigable and responsive tools to find what you need. Every school has an upgrade too. While we are still populating the sites for a better experience, do check them out today.
Important links for you
Update your emergency contact information today
An email from Penn-Delco went out twice in October inviting you to update and review your emergency contact information in our new Skyward Family Access system. This system allows you to personally review and update emergency contacts to ensure the district can reach you in case of an emergency.

Checking and updating the information is quick, easy, and mandatory. We appreciate your participation as we finalize student data to help us all communicate better. Check your email or go to our website for more information.
Did you get a reverification letter?
It is that time of the year again for students in grades 2 - 11 with the last name that begins with letters G - L and all rented/leased residences, multiple occupants, and 1302 guardians. The reverification process is simply the way we ensure that residents sending children to our schools are legal residents of the District. It is important and necessary. We appreciate your assistance with this annual effort.

If you have received a letter notifying you of the need to reverify, check the back of the letter for a step-by- step guide on how to submit documents or go to our website at pdsd.org/verify for more information.
Penn-Delco Prime at pdsd.org
Want to learn more about what is going on in the district? Check out our Penn-Delco Prime section of the pdsd.org website or at the bottom of the homepage of every school website in the district. Great stories about great students, faculty, and community!
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