December 2023
Creating a Destination District with Intent, Purpose, and Pride
Be Your Best Self
719-372-6777

Sheryl Gifford ~Principal (sgifford@re-2.org)
Joe DeSalvo ~ Counselor (jdesalvo@re-2.org)
Brandy Guasta ~ Counselor (bguasta@re-2.org)
From the Office
Student Hours: 8:20-4:10

Doors Open: 8:10 am
*Please do not drop your students off before 8:05 am. There is no supervision outside until 8:05 am. Thank you for helping us keep students safe.

*All students need to enter through the left front door, and visitors need to come through the right front door. Please have a valid ID.


Thank you!

Office is Open 7:55 to 4:20
Dear Penrose Families,

I want to thank all of the families who attended our Grandparents Day in November. What a fun afternoon of grandparents, kids, cider and cookies! It's always nice when we can open our doors and spend time together!

The month of December is going to fly by, and we have a few events that will be taking place. Please be sure to read below to find out what's happening at PES.

I wish all of our students and their families the happiest of holidays!

Sincerely,

Sheryl Gifford
Principal, PES
Winter Break

December 25th-January 4th

Students return on Monday, January 8th

December Dates to Remember


12/4-14 DIBELS Benchmark Testing
12/5 4th/5th Music Program
12/12 6th Grade Music Program
12/20 Awards Assembly
12/21 End of 2nd Quarter
12/21 Winter Parties
12/25-1/4 Winter Break
Awards Assemblies
Wednesday, December 20th

3rd-6th Grades: 8:45-9:30
K-2nd Grades: 9:45-10:30

*Teachers will send home invitations to families of students who will be receiving an award.
Thinker Tinkers
Every Monday after school until 4:45 PM
Chess Club
Every Wednesday after school from 4:15-5:15
STUCO Meeting
Monday, December 14th
4:15-4:45
Student Council Spirit Days
Dec. 11- Happy Hanukkah (Blue and Silver Day)
Dec. 12- Deck The Halls (socks, shirts, etc)
Dec. 13- Candy Cane Day (red and white)
Dec. 14- Holiday Hats, headbands, 
Dec. 18- Holiday Sweaters or shirts
Dec. 19- Jingle Bells/Lights 
Dec. 20- Merry Grinchmas (Grinch or Green)
Dec. 21- Silent Night (PJ Day)
Message from the Health Office
Happy December! Can you believe that we are almost done with the year 2023? As we get closer to the end of this semester, it is important to talk about the value of getting enough sleep every night. Students need adequate sleep in order to perform their best in school. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children ages 6 to 12 years old should receive 9 to 12 hours of sleep per night, and children ages 13 to 18 years old should receive 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night. The best ways to ensure your child gets enough sleep are to try to keep to a consistent daily routine and encourage exercise and activities during the day. It is also important to make sufficient sleep a priority in the family, and ensure the child does not have any screen time for at least an hour before their bedtime. Let’s finish this year well rested! 
-Corylyn Wills, RN-BSN
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