This week was such an amazing way to begin my journey as a Pennell Penguin. It was great to see everyone in the car lines at morning drop off. I can't wait to meet parents more formally at April's PTO meeting. Speaking of PTO, I've been "waddled" and it will forever be one of my favorite stories. The students and staff have been so welcoming, I don't think I have ever seen so many smiling faces. Pennell already feels like home. Thank you.

Thank you Dr. Murray for helping me to get acclimated, but more importantly for making sure the students and staff at Pennell had a phenomenal year. Dr. Murray and I will work collaboratively and diligently to make sure all of our penguins continue to have their needs met during this important transition. I am confident that our school community will not just thrive, but grow as we move forward.

Pennell Penguins Rocked Their Socks!

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Is your child ready for Kindergarten at Penn-Delco? Prepare your documents and get ready to register online for the 2022-2023 academic year. Go to our Kindergarten registration section of the website at pdsd.org/kreg to review all the documents you need in preparation for online registration on March 22, 2022.

Aston's Healthy Kids Running Series (501 (c) (3) non profit) is a 5 week running series to support mental and physical health for ages 2 years-8th grade, including a Challenger Division! This is 5 consecutive Sundays, from 4/24-5/22. Races kick off at 4pm and are located at the Aston Community Center. Early registration, now until 4/2 is $35, after that it is $40. Click here for more information and here to register.

The Delaware County Intermediate Unit is hosting a parent workshop on Tuesday, April 26th from 6:00-8:00 PM via Zoom. See the details below and sign up here if interested in attending.

Just a reminder about excused absences. When students are absent, in order to have that absence excused, parents or guardians must provide a signed excusal note within 3 days of returning to school, notes can be submitted in paper form or electronically. Excusal notes received from doctors are automatically excused. Our attendance policy can be found on the Pennell web site and in the Pennell Handbook.

Please remember to have your clearances updated and on file if you are visiting the school. As spring approaches, field trips may be on the horizon. Updated clearances are needed for any chaperones. Also remember to have a valid ID to present if visiting Pennell. Mrs. Howley and Mrs. Grosso in the front office are more than happy to assist and let you know if you have up-to-date clearances on file.

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.

Is your child taking a different bus for any reason? Please inform your school principal if your child is riding home on a different bus to visit a friend or perhaps heading to a sitter. Your child's safety is our main goal . Use a bus change form whenever your child is not taking their usual bus. Get a bus change form here.

If your young student hasn't had a medical examination in Kindergarten or first grade, you can have the examination done by the school physician at no cost to you. Register by April 1. Get all the information you need here.

Calling all student actors, singers, dancers and tech crew grades 6 - 9 in the 2022-2023 school year! Penn-Delco is offering a four-week theater program featuring the music of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Registration ends March 31, 2022.

Like Pennell PTO on Facebook, and keep up to date with all of the wonderful activities and events that the organization provides our students.

Next PTO meeting is April 5th. Please join us in the library at 6:30pm.  

Join us this Friday, April 1st in the Sun Valley Cafeteria for our annual pajama Bingo night! Please be sure to send in your response ASAP! Doors open at 6pm, games start at 6:30.  

It's not too late to send in your orders! The discount cards are a great way to support our school and enjoy discounts around town! The cards should be coming home in the next 2 weeks. 

Variety Show will be held Friday, April 22nd.

Variety Show Dress rehearsal will take place on Monday, April 18th from 9:30-3:30. Please sign up here to choose a rehearsal date time. If you have any questions, email Michele Dormer at mdormer34@gmail.com.

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.