Mrs. Christa Palladino, Principal

May 28, 2023

Pennell Families,

We only have 3 weeks of school remaining. Please continue to check Schoology, the Pennell folder, and your email for messages from your child's teacher. We don't want anyone to miss a thing! Please reach out to the main office with any questions.

Reading Counts

Final Reminder: The last day summaries and Reading Counts quizzes will be accepted is Wednesday, May31st at the end of the day. Any questions, please reach out to Ms. Raucci.

Lunch Accounts

Please check your email and settle any outstanding school lunch debt as soon as possible. The cafeteria will be working to balance its accounts and close up for the summer.

Important Upcoming Dates:

6/1-6/5 2023-24 Kindergarten Screenings
6/2 5^th Grade Wax Museum
6/5 SVHS senior clap out after 10:30
6/9 5^th Grade Breakfast AM, and 5th Grade Party PM
6/12 Kindergarten “Moving Up Ceremony” – in the gym
6/12 5th Grade Field Trip
6/13 End of Year Class Parties
6/14 AM 5^th Grade Awards, PM Reading Celebration
6/15 ½ day for students 5^th Grade clap out

HELP WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Although we know that time passes quickly, it is hard to believe that it is again time for the School District to update its Comprehensive Strategic Plan. Required by the PA Department of Education, the district-level Comprehensive Plan is designed to be visionary and action-oriented. It is a blueprint that serves to provide direction and steps for continuous improvement. An important part to that process is gathering input and feedback to help us better understand the interests and priorities of the families that we serve. To that end, we ask that you please participate in a very short survey ensure your voice and input is considered and counted. Once processed, a summary of the feedback from this survey will be provided with the School Board and shared with the school district community as well. If you haven’t already responded to the email, please take the survey today.

Take Survey Here

FIELD DAY 2023

Thank you, Mr. Lutteroty

Thursday was an incredible day! Mr. Lutteroty thanked the school community for supporting his family through a difficult year before turning up the energy on one of the best field days in recent history. Students, staff, and families enjoyed a fun and competitive day in the most perfect weather. Music, games, and camaraderie filled the gym and front field while loved ones cheered from the sidelines. Students finished with a frozen treat from our thoughtful PTO. Thank you to Mr. L and all of the volunteers that made the day possible, memories were definitely made!

PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY

MAX GALLAGHER

Mr. Gallagher won "Principal for a Day" at Bingo Night. As the principal, he met his staff, walked the building, checked all of the nooks and crannies including a safety check of the lower roof. He was able to fully participate in the morning field day while overseeing the afternoon festivities. He delivered the Young Poets their certificates from the board meeting and gave the second grade extra recess. Dr. Steinhoff may have just found his next district administrator! Great job, Max.

THE ARTS AT PENNELL

Music and Art are Essential

Mrs. O'Kane, Mr. Stetson, and Mrs. Gordon prepared all year with our musicians and artists to bring you the spring showcases. Pennell students are able to become well-rounded students through special programming each week of the year. Early morning practices and hard-work during classes and lessons ensures the success of our student performers when it comes to the big show in the spring. Thank you to everyone throughout the district who supports the arts in our schools!

RETIREMENT

Please join me in wishing Mrs. Simpson a restful and healthy retirement. Mrs. Simpson has served PDSD for over 15 years and is a valued member of the Pennell team. Her shoes will be difficult to fill, but we wish her happiness in her next chapter.

PENN-DELCO FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!

The more we know, the better we can plan!

IMPORTANT LINKS FOR PARENTS

Report Attendance

22-23 Instructional Calendar

23-24 Instructional Calendar

Volunteer Clearance Information

Pennell's Website

Penn-Delco's Website

PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) CORNER

Pennell Shirts - Every student will receive a new Pennell shirt in September. Please be sure to fill out this form for all current K-4 students so we have the correct size. Info for incoming kindergarteners & other new penguins will be collected separately.

Discount Cards - Cards are still available & can be ordered online at https://bit.ly/discountcard23.

Pretzel Sales - Our 5th Grade Committee will continue our pretzel sales every Friday at lunch!

Thank you for your support! Any questions, please email PTO4Pennell@gmail.com.