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Sunday February 18th, 2024 / 18 de Febrero de 2024
Hello Panther families-
I hope you are ready to enjoy your Mid-Winter Break!
Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL this coming week, Monday February 19th- Friday 23rd.
We have lots of learning & fun planned for when we return on February 26th.
Parents- RSVP to our PTA Association Meeting- where you can learn about events to come, what your children have been learning, how YOU can make a difference & and more!
Happy Healthy Club is making it's return! Enjoy time in the garden & learn about healthy habits that will enhance your life as a Panther & beyond.
On Wednesday the 28th we will be doing our next Walk & Roll to School.
Want to join in & be a part of the magic at Penngrove Elementary? Click here to nominate yourself or someone special to join the Friends of Penngrove PTA 2024-2025 Executive Board
And be sure to sign up to help out with Read Across America Day- Pancakes & PJs with our PTA
AND- Don't forget to RSVP to our upcoming BINGO! Night.
Happy Sunday!
Message from Mrs. Harp // Mensaje de la Sra. Harp
❓ Principal Harp's Question of the Week ❓
❓ La pregunta de la semana del director Harp ❓
Each week, I will be sending out a question with which you will be given the opportunity to engage in a new conversation with your child. We all know how hard it is to draw out responses other than, "nothing" or "fine" when we ask "What did you do today?" or "How was school?" Be sure to use open ended follow-up questions and statements such as "Tell me more about that!" or "What did you think of that?" Please ask your student(s) the question below, share their response with us and make our day! You can submit more than one response!
(No need to put names or identifying words.)
This week's question:
What is one thing you're looking forward to at school?
last week's answers:
Come join us! Interested in hearing how PTA budgets those funds? Plans events? Or what the kids are up to in school? PTA association meetings are a great way to dip your toes into learning more about what the PTA actually does before jumping in and becoming a part of the committees or volunteering.
PTA Executive Board 2024-2025 Nominations
Nominaciones de la Junta Ejecutiva de la PTA 2024-2025
It is time to send in your nominations for next year's PTA Executive Board!
Interested in joining or have someone in mind who would be a great addition?
Want to join the board?
Fill out the form to let us know!
The magic that is Penngrove Elementary is created by parents
*like you* who come together to make it happen
For more info, please reach out to our current PTA President Adrien McGoon with any questions- friendsofpenngrovepta@gmail.com
FAMILY FUN NIGHT - BINGO! 03/14/24
NOCHE DE DIVERSIÓN FAMILIAR - ¡BINGO! 14/03/24
RSVPs are REQUIRED & LIMITED
Don't miss out on a super fun night of BINGO! at school! Hosted by the Friends of Penngrove PTA- this is a free event to our families.
RSVPs are required and & are limited, so be sure to get yours now!
Adobe Road & Main Street/Petaluma Hill Road Intersection - Comments Needed
Adobe Road y Main Street/Petaluma Hill Road - Se necesitan comentarios
Parent & Staff Comments Requested By County by February 29 Regarding Intersection Improvements
Dear Penngrove Elementary Community:
The county is proposing additional turn lanes at the intersection of Adobe Road and Main Street/Petaluma Hill Road, including (1) a dedicated right turn lane for westbound vehicles on Adobe Road turning right on to northbound Petaluma Hill Road and (2) a dedicated right turn lane for northbound vehicles on Main Street turning left onto westbound Adobe Road. This work will also include upgrading curb ramps and pedestrian landings to the latest Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and installation of bike lanes in accordance with the latest Sonoma County Bike and Pedestrian Plan.
While many of us are excited and relieved that traffic may move more easily through this intersection, these new turn lanes will also likely increase the speeds of vehicles moving through the intersection. For this reason, it is important to remind county officials to consider additional pedestrian safety measures needed to protect our school children and families walking through this intersection, measures that are currently not part of the county's proposal. Specifically, the county should consider: (1) adding lighted crosswalks at all 4 crosswalks, and (2) declaring the intersection and areas adjacent to Penngrove Elementary a safety corridor under AB 43, which will decrease speed limits to levels more appropriate for a school environment.
Please send your comments and suggestions about additional safety measures to Hunter McLaughlin at Hunter.McLaughlin@sonoma-county.org. by February 29 at 5:00 p.m. You may also read more about this project by going to this LINK.
This March, we challenge students to get outside and march with the penguins! Students may walk or roll to school (or anywhere) on as many days as they can during the month of March, and track "penguin" miles while learning about penguins or California/western birds. The goal: to make it Antarctica (note: this could be an individual student goal or a classroom goal)! Students can earn penguin miles for every mile walked, by observing California birds, or by reading books or watching documentaries about penguins OR California/western birds.
Submitted March of the Penguins tracking sheet is an entry for a drawing for a fabulous pair of binoculars! All entries qualify for our drawing regardless of the number of miles achieved.
All resources referred to below are accessible at www.sonomasaferoutes.org (for March activities, please scroll down past the February Challenge page. March will replace February on March 1st)
Don't wait till it's too late! Get your 2023-2024 Yearbook NOW!
¡No esperes hasta que sea demasiado tarde! ¡Obtenga su Anuario 2023-24 AHORA!
The 2023/2034 Penngrove Panthers yearbook is now available to purchase!
To order CLICK HERE
$25 members/$30 non-members.
🚧 PTA MEMBERS- at checkout- apply the code included in the MEMBERS ONLY NEWSLETTER that went out to all members on 01/27/2024, to receive your discount 🚧 (if you are a PTA member and didn't receive the email, please reach out to Sara at fopptacomm@gmail.com)
6th Graders do NOT need to order-
the PTA will be gifting a copy to each member of the Class of 2024
The book is 92 colored pages of events, classroom activities and student portraits.
From Ice Cream Social, to Jog-a-thon, to Family Fun Nights and Global School Playday - everything is included!
Yearbooks will be distributed in June and are only available via pre-order from now until April 12th.
(The cutoff is a FIRM date- in order to have the books printed in time for distribution. NO SALES after April 12th, 2024)
Email fopptayearbook@gmail.com with any questions.
Upcoming Events - *some dates have changed*
Próximos eventos: *algunas fechas han cambiado*
PJHS Upcoming Events / PJHS Próximos eventos
Penngrove School Tours 2024-25
Visitas guiadas a la escuela Penngrove para 2024-25
🗒️ Things To Do, Classes & More 🗒️
🗒️ Cosas que hacer, clases y más 🗒️
Parent Circle on March 4th at Petaluma HS
We hope you'll join us for a Parent Circle facilitated by Aaron Kahlow, as we learn and practice skills with other parents, create meaningful connections, and learn about the three stages of emotional resilience to support us in difficult moments with our children or family.
Cyber bullying Parent workshop- zoom 3/15/2024 - Care Solice
Teens around the world are dealing with the omnipresent reality of cyberbullying. Ensuring that parents and children alike have the tools to identify and work through the impact of cyberbullying is critical. The beautiful thing is that many outlets for support exist and conflict such as cyberbullying presents a unique opportunity to intentionally develop emotional resilience. Join Valera Health and Care Solace as we discuss this important topic! Click here to register
Wise Parent Workshops: Helping Anxious Kids
Hi Penngrove-
My name is Sierra Dator, and I am an LCSW with a private therapy practice in Petaluma and also am the founder and facilitator of Wise Girl Workshops.
I wanted to let you know about my upcoming workshop that may be relevant to some of the parents at your school called "Wise Parent Workshops: Helping Anxious Kids." In this workshop series, parents will learn the why behind anxiety, delve into applicable theory, and walk away with a host of tools and strategies to support their child when worry and anxiety strikes.
This workshop is for parents of ALL GENDER youth who are in grade school and starts February 28, 2024. I’ve worked with hundreds of families and youth over my 23 years in the field and have developed a 6 week series to offer insight, help, and relief when it comes supporting children with worry and anxiety.
Because what I know is anxiety often becomes a family problem. While it might start with one person, it often infiltrates the entire family system. All of a sudden everyone is shaping their life around anxiety and no one is feeling good about it.
This workshop will take place on zoom. As always, I keep the workshops small so we can dive deeper into the content and address problems as they relate to our participants.
While I am a local therapist working with children and families, this workshop is not therapy but instead offers a wellness approach to helping parents help their child with anxiety. There will be no diagnosis or assessment.
You can find out more info and register at wisegirlworkshops.com or here at
https://buytickets.at/wisegirlworkshops/1128426
Please let me know if you have any questions or want to talk further. Thank you!
Kindly,
Sierra Dator, MSW, LCSW
She/Her/Hers
For Workshops
Owner/Facilitator of Wise Girl Workshops
707-478-4351
Follow WGW on Facebook and Instagram
For Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCS23317
Therapy for Youth, Adults, and Families
707-216-1952
Music on the Green - Family Day Event
On Saturday, April 6, the Green Music Center will present our annual Family Day event, featuring a concert by 123 Andrés.
The event will have a festival feel, with refreshments and a variety of arts activities led by local teaching artists and Sonoma State teaching credential students for children of all ages.
Thanks to a grant we received from the California Arts Council, this event will be free to all!
For The Love of Comics - After School Comics and Cartoons with Gio Benedetti
Tuesdays after school on Penngrove Elementary campus, 3:10 - 4:10pm
Wednesday after school on McDowell Elementary campus, 1:20 - 2:20pm
Thursday after school on McNear Elementary campus, 3pm - 4pm
(Instructor will be on site at dismissal and kids are welcome to join him immediately after school.)
Gio Benedetti is a local author and comic creator.
4th, 5th and 6th graders are invited to join him after school to make comics, draw, talk about comics, learn about comic making, and have a lovely time doing groovy art things.
All supplies are provided, and each student will have a finshed comic printed in the Spring edition of For The Love of Comics, the magazine Gio makes full of student work.
Places are limited, so if this sounds like something your kid is into, jump on it!
Registration link is here: https://forms.gle/CfMREVS7reP3KB48A
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 - February🍏
🍏 Menús de Desayuno y Almuerzo - Febrero 🍏
🐾 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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