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Sunday May 5th 2024 / 5 de Mayo de 2024
Message from Mrs. Harp
Penngrove Community,
Happy Cinco de Mayo! It is also my son's birthday, so we are really enjoying this special Sunday in the Harp household!
Construction update: students have been enjoying the black top access with wall ball and basketball, plus hop scotch, the US map and just having more space! We are also back to enjoying our nutrition time under the shade structure instead of the multi!
The inspectors came through earlier this week and gave us the list of things to finish, then we get to take possession of the buildings and all of the black top! We are working with our teachers to make a plan to move in to the new rooms so that our 5th and 6th graders can end the year in the brand new classrooms! Wooohooo! I am SO EXCITED to end the year on this high note!
We started our pilot program of offering the salad bar at lunch on Thursday this week, and it was a big hit! It feels so good to offer fresh, colorful fruits and veggies for our growing panthers.
Lean in,
Carley Harp
Staff Appreciation Week
#TeamPenn Superheros
Four of our teachers were selected to participate in the 2024-2025 Sonoma County Office of Education Literacy Fellowship, which provides educators with training in structured, systematic, multi-sensory literacy instruction that is grounded in the Science of Reading! Educators will be supported in the implementation of the Orton-Gillingham approach with all students and will be better equipped to support all students, including at-risk readers and students with dyslexia.
One of our teachers was selected to be a "Welcoming Schools Ambassador." She will be learning to be a trainer for sites across the county and will be assisting schools with creating a welcoming environment for our LGBTQ+ students! She will also be facilitating ways in which we can create an even more welcoming school for everyone here at Penngrove!
One of our teacher walked in her graduation for completing her Master's Degree!
One of our support staff went to a single-A baseball game to watch a ton of our students play!
One of our staff is getting a yoga certification, attended a Social Emotional Learning Superpowers workshop, attended a SCOE Mindfulness Foundations Workshop, and completed SEL Facilitator certification to support students at Penngrove!
Penngrove staff is beyond amazing!
❓Principal Harp's Question of the Week❓
This week's question:
ISO Long Term Sub for Kindergarten
Penngrove is looking for a long term substitute Kindergarten teacher. The position is for July to Winter Break. If you are interested or know someone who would be a great fit, please email Principal Harp at charp@petk12.org
🌱 Garden Update 🌱
Hello Panther Families!
If your student is interested in continuing with the Lost Ladybug Project at home please visit www.lostladybug.org!
Please sign up on either or both of these google docs to help me check on the gardens over the summer:
I really appreciate the help and its a great way to connect with campus over the break. Bring your kids and have a picnic!
ALSO be ready for a PLANT and SEED GIVEAWAY at garden during open house. It will be first come first serve. I will also be hosting a FREE raffle with art and compost related prizes in the garden during open house! So don’t forget to stop by garden after you see your students classroom.
As always please reach out for any reason to me at aortiz@petk12.org and remember that the garden is YOUR community space you are ALWAYS welcome to spend time in the garden after school or on the weekend.
With gratitude,
Ms. Ortiz
Thank you for supporting our 6th grade authors! You will be notified when books arrive and they can be picked up in the office.
Misadventures of Sylvesta & Ice Spice by Penngrove 6th grade
Two stuffed Capybaras go on a wild and crazy adventure in this story collaboration from both our 6th grade classes
Cost is $10 a book. Cash or check, payable to FOPPTA, turned in at the office.
If you have any questions, contact Mrs. M at amiljkovic@petk12.org
📚 Book Swap 📚
We need used book donations!
Time to clear out those shelves and bring all the books you no longer need to the office.
Please bring before May 17th.
Graphic novels are always in high demand.
Thank you to all the families who have already contributed throughout the year.
Our 2nd annual book swap is an awesome opportunity for every student to grab some free books for summer reading. Each class will have a chance to come in and take home books. Families are welcome to take as many books as they want during Open House.
Making a Costco run?
Buncho Balloons are currently on sale and we need them for Field Day!
If you are able to grab a pack or two, please drop off in the office.
We appreciate you!
PTA Association Meeting & Honorary Service Awards
🎉 End of Year BBQ 🎉
Can you believe the year is almost over?
Come celebrate all we've achieved this year with our End of Year BBQ at Penngrove Park, on Friday May 31st. This is a free event for our Penngrove families, but RSVPs are required. Join members of #TeamPenn & the Friends of Penngrove PTA for a wonderful night of dinner & games.
RSVP to attend by clicking here
Want to help at the BBQ? Click here to sign up to volunteer
Each week we will be highlighting our fantastic class of 2024- showing why we love them & will miss them when they move on to junior high next year <3
Summer Camps
🎨 Afterschool Activities 🎨
Spring Music Concert
📆 Upcoming Events - *some dates have changed* 📆
🗒️ Things To Do, Classes & More 🗒️
¡Durante la hora del almuerzo!
6 de mayo, 13 de mayo, 20 de mayo
Care Solace
If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Petaluma City Schools. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
Visit www.caresolace.com/petk12 and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
🍏 Breakfast & Lunch Menus - May 🍏
🐾 Meals are free for all students 🐾
Reading Kit Request
We're so excited to introduce Penngrove Reading Kits this year. This is a fun way to bring new books home to read as a family, support a struggling reader, encourage a love of reading, or just for FUN! If you're curious which kit would be best for your reader, don't hesitate to reach out to their classroom teacher.
Detailed description of these kits are here. Otherwise, feel free to browse the kits in the office or reach out to Mrs. M with any questions at amiljkovic@petk12.org. There are multiple kits at most levels with different titles to keep things interesting :)
Families can check out 2 kits per student at a time and return in 2 weeks.
Penngrove Elementary - Home of the #PennPanthers
Email: penngrove@petk12.org
Website: penngroveelementary.org
Location: 365 Adobe Road, Penngrove, CA, USA
Phone: (707) 778-4755
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