Good luck to our Pennell Reading Olympics team. They are set to compete virtually this Thursday, 4/7. Our students have been preparing all year and recently chose to stay in at recess to cram for this week. Let's Go, Pennell Penguins!
Our students and faculty have been working hard since winter break. After school Friday we begin a well-deserved spring break. Students return Tuesday 4/19. Rest, relax, and recharge!
All Acceptance Week
March 28 - April 1
Thank you to everyone who participated in All Acceptance Week. It was a great success. The halls and classrooms of Pennell showed great support and acceptance of all our friends and family that may have health differences. The more we know the better we can be!
Pennell BINGO! Night
4-1-22
Pennell Penguins packed the house!
Thank you for your participation.
Productive Penguins
Guest Reader
Mrs. Palladino was a guest reader in Mrs. Irving's first grade class this week. The class impressed their principal by identifying the theme of the book: we should be happy to be ourselves and not try to be anyone else. All of the students enthusiastically shared their observations, opinions, and analysis.
What's Ahead
Healthy Kids Running Series
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.
Setting Behavior Expectations at Home
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.
Absence Notes
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.
Clearances
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.
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.
Temporary bus changes require bus change forms
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.
PTO Corner
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.
Next PTO meeting is April 5th. Please join us in the library at 6:30pm.
Pen's Den is April 7th.
BINGO
A BIG thank you from our 5th grade to all of our Pennell families and staff for coming out to our Bingo night! We hope everyone had a great time.
Discount Cards
Our discount cards are officially valid starting April 1st! Be sure to check your student's bag if you have not received your order yet. We have more if you would like to order. Please use this link to order.
Thank you for your support!
VARIETY SHOW
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 hereto choose a rehearsal date time. If you have any questions, email Michele Dormer at mdormer34@gmail.com.
Pennell Penguin Night at the Phillies
Join us Saturday 4/23 at 4:05pm at Citizens Bank Park for a fun afternoon out! Tickets are $20 each. Orders are due Wednesday April 6th.
YEARBOOK
Orders are due 4/20. All orders placed by 4/20 include free personalization. Be sure to add it to your cart if you are ordering online! Don't miss out on this special keepsake!
Garden/Outdoor Classroom
Committee Head Needed- Do you have a green thumb and enjoy gardening? We would love to have you lead our committee! We have lots of worker bees ready to go! Please email PTO4Pennell@gmail if you are interested. Thank you!
