Dr. Danielle Murray, Acting Principal
Happy 2nd Week of School!
The first week back was a great success. So many happy students and staff present for in person instruction. Students were able to meet their teachers and get acquainted with their classrooms and peers. We had our first fire drill and PBIS assembly. The students participated in expectation stations to learn about expected behaviors in all aspects of the building. It was an exciting week for sure!

Arrival and Dismissal - School hours are 8:50 AM - 3:20 PM. Students can begin to arrive at school at 8:40 AM and dismissal begins at 3:20 each day. Car riders and 1st and 2nd grader walkers, without an older sibling/friend will exit through the gym while 3rd-5th grade walkers, accompanying their younger siblings, will exit through the front doors. 
 
Buses - Bus riders will continue to exit through the front door and give the teacher on duty their bus card, which identifies which bus they are to ride. We encourage our students to ride the buses. (The AM schedule & PM schedule). The buses are still adjusting to school reopening traffic and may be running a little late for the next week of school.
 
Car Line - All students who get a ride to school will need to be driven through the car line. The car line starts at the first driveway on Richard Road. The kindergarten car line is the second driveway on Richard Road. Please refer to the diagrams in the back to school letter that was sent three weeks ago. There will be cones and staff members to guide you through. The car line loops around the parking lot and leads to the side of the building. Please be sure your child is able to get themselves in and out of the car on their own as it will save a lot of time. Please have your signs displaying the last name of your child for pick up at the end of the school day.
Back to School Night
This week we have our Virtual Back to School Night on Tuesday, 9/14/21 at 6:30 pm. The evening will be a combination of recorded and live sessions. Links for each session will be emailed out Tuesday afternoon. The schedule is listed below.

The schedule is as follows:
6:30-6:50 Principal's Greeting: Dr. Murray's Address - Recorded Session
7:00-7:20 Session 1: Homeroom Teacher Presentation - Live Session
7:25-7:45 Special Education Session: Learning Support (Students with IEPs): Live Session
7:50-8:10 Session 2: Homeroom Teacher Presentation - Live Session
8:10-8:30 School Counselors & Specialists : Art, Music, Technology, Physical Education, English Language, Reading, Gifted - Recorded Sessions
PTO
The PTO is currently sponsoring a Spirit Wear sale. This is a great time to purchase some amazing Pennell swag! Everyone looked great on Friday in their Pennell t-shirts! You can purchase the newest spirit wear through https://store.mvpsports.biz/
 
The PTO’s Book Fair will run from 9/20-9/24. Details will follow shortly.

The PTO’s first meeting will be held on Monday, 9/20. Meeting details will be sent out the week prior, stay tuned! We hope to see you there! 

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!

 
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. 
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