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Sunday April 21st, 2024 / 21 de Abril de 2024
Message from Mrs. Harp
Penngrove Community,
Spring is in the air! The sun has certainly helped dry out our yard and get kids outside more! I've seen classes doing movement, circles and learning in our outdoor spaces: awwwwhhh Vitamin D is good for all of us!
6th grade is off to camp! Parents- I know you miss your kiddos, but they're having a great time, I promise! 😊 Check out our twitter, facebook and instagram feed for pics by Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Harp and Ms. Ashworth!
Wednesday is a walk to school day, so we'll see you at Penngrove Park at 7:55 and 8:05! Be sure to grab your prize at the crosswalk!
Fiesta Familiar is coming up on May 1st and we are going to have a fun presentation by our students who have been learning marimba this school year! I look forward to seeing you there!
Lean in,
Carley Harp
🌞 New Morning Policy 🌞
Door propped open= students may enter the classroom
Door closed (even if unlocked)= go to the track
- Parents who choose to stay till the bell rings will need to walk the track with their student
- Kinder parents may choose to stay with their kinder student until 8:05 on the kinder yard only
- No students should be in hallways before school, except to quickly drop off backpacks
Grade Level Updates
TK/K- Tk and k had a great first week back from Spring Break, reviewing routines and expectations in various spaces of our classroom and school. Their growth this year is so amazing and we’re so lucky to be part of their learning journey. TK continues to center around the question of how we get from here to there, talking about various forms of transportation and travel. Kindergartens grounding question is What do you know about our country? With introductory information around the United States, the flag, and Washington DC.
1st- We will be starting our moon unit and a moon journal. In math we are working with addition and subtraction fact strategies. This week we are talking about ways to classify and categorize things. We are also working on writing about all of the wonderful things we like about ourselves and will be publishing it into an actual book!
2nd- Second grade just finished unit 7 in math and unit 4 in reading right before break. We began talking about being a good citizen this week in reading and began talking about different shapes in math. We had a really fun Mystery Science lesson right before break where the kids made hats out of aluminum foil, paper plates, and napkins. They had to make them shield rain and sun. We had a lot of second graders in the Finding Nemo play, which was fun to watch. We are looking forward to another Market Day in May and gearing up for our End of Year celebrations like the ABC countdown which is always 26 school days of excitement!
3rd-We are preparing for our exploratorium day on April 26th. We are working on taking our research outlines and turning them into final draft reports.
In math, we are working on fractions, data and graphing.
In writing we are working on paragraph structure, adding supporting details and editing. We will be moving into animal research reports next!
Also, gearing up for CAASPP testing coming up April 29th!
4th- Mr. Z's class is planning for ft Ross. Mrs. Hlebakos' class went before break. Both classes are starting their California history projects- everyone creates a visual (model, art,) to represent something from California history.
5th We had an incredible time at our overnight! 5th graders got to learn all about redwood forest ecology, participate in community building activities, sing campfire songs, and climb high ropes courses. They made lifetime memories and we bonded as a 5th grade group. We are currently working on State Reports and Sequel Essays. We are still working on our Mars colony projects in Science. We are reviewing for CAASPP in ELA and Math. We started our final novel study of City of Ember.
6th leaves for camp Saturday! Kids are excited! We are learning about statistics, averages, and volume in math. In ELA, we are reviewing key concepts that will help students to feel more successful on the CAASPP test coming up. Students are currently completing self portraits that will eventually become part of the hallway tiles in the main building, a treasured Penn tradition!
❓Principal Harp's Question of the Week❓
This week's question:
What is something you've done recently that required you to be brave and lean in?
last week's answers:
🪅 Fiesta Familiar RSVPs 🪅
Fiesta Familiar is Wednesday May 1st!
This is a FREE event - but RSVPs are required
It will be fun for the whole family with delicious food from Sol Azteca
📚 Library Update 📚
On Friday, April 26th, your 1st- 5th grade student will have the opportunity to meet and listen to picture book author Amy G., here to talk about her new book, Smarty Marty Takes the Field. This great picture book is the sequel to the Copperfield's best-seller-ever, Smarty Marty's Got Game. In addition to reading her book and taking questions, Amy G. will be talking about what it's like to be an author, and a member of the San Franciso Giants staff - she's had a front row seat to World Series wins, perfect games, and has even had Gatorade dumped on her head!! We're so glad to have her visit you school. (and she may be wearing her World Series ring! Take a look!)
ALL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR GIANTS GEAR AND COLORS!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/penngrove-elementary-welcome-author-amy-g-tickets-883662567527
NOTE: Mrs. McClintock, Ms. Mustered, and 6th grade will be away on field trip and not able to attend this event. You are still welcome to order a book and we will have it signed for your student.
🛼 Last Skate Night of the Year! 🛼
🧭 Lost & Found 🧭
Come & get it!
This is your reminder to have your child check the Lost & Found
THIS WEEK
before the items are cleared out and donated.
There are a bunch of great items that we'd hate to get rid of!
Contact Jessica Marcy at jmarcy@petk12.org to sign up
🎨 Afterschool Activities 🎨
🎷 West Side Band Festival 🎷
📆 Upcoming Events - *some dates have changed* 📆
🗒️ Things To Do, Classes & More 🗒️
Club Feliz Saludable
¡Durante la hora del almuerzo!
22 de abril, 29 de abril
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 - April🍏
🐾 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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