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Sunday May 19th 2024 / 19 de Mayo de 2024
Message from Mrs. Harp
Penngrove Community,
5th and 6th grade students are either in their new rooms or will be early this week!!!! Wooohooo! They look beautiful! Be sure to pop in to the new buildings on Open House this Wednesday at 6pm!
Another happy construction related note: We are going to have a Penngrove In Motion on June 3rd on the new stage in front of the new library! Please come shake, shimmy and groove with us!
I wanted to be sure to update all of our families as to some changes we've made in fundraising for 6th grade camp. A survey was sent to current 5th grade families as to some proposed changes in the way in which we fund camp, and the overwhelming response was that families wanted to either pay in a lump sum or in payments instead of fundraising. You may be aware that volunteer rates have dropped, and therefore fundraising has been shouldered by a few parents doing the bulk of the work. There will still be an option to fundraise for families who still wish to do so, and the funds they raise will support their own students, with support and guidance by the Penngrove team. Every student will attend camp, regardless of their financial situation. We have a plan in place to support every student. We are hopeful this plan reduces the work load for our 6th grade families and the stress of raising a large sum for camp.
On that note, the 6th grade families of 2025 are having their first fundraiser at our end of the year BBQ. They are selling raffle tickets for SIX drop off/pick up in the staff lot slots and one ASSIGNED parking spot in the family lot!
Lean in,
Carley Harp
PTA Association Meeting & Honorary Service Awards - TOMORROW!
Join the PTA for our last Association Meeting of the year!
We will also be honoring this years recipients of the the Honorary Service Awards
for their dedication & commitment to our community and youth.
❓Principal Harp's Question of the Week❓
🎉 End of Year BBQ 🎉 RSVPs close on Friday!
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
Parking Lot Access Pass Raffle Tickets NOW ON SALE!
Would you like to bypass the chaos of the general parking lot next year?
Enter for a chance to win a 2024-2025 Parking Lot Access Pass!
Six lucky winners will enjoy convenient drive-thru access for drop-off and pick-up
throughout the school year!
Rather have a parking spot? This year we're offering one special spot in the lower family lot
adorned with the winning family's name and reserved exclusively for them for the entire year!
Ticket Sales are open now till Friday May 31st @ 6:30PM
Tickets are available for purchase in the office, at Open House & at the End of Year BBQ
Winners will be randomly selected at the End of Year BBQ.
Winners do not need to be present to win.
Cash or checks only please
Penngrove In Motion - Monday June 3rd!
Save the Date - June 4th is Field Day!
ISO Float Coordinator - a great summer project for a family or a few!
Create memories this summer by leading the Penngrove 4th of July Float
We are still looking for a person/ family to take on the Penngrove 4th of July Parade Float for our school. This is a fantastic community event and would be a great family project for summer!
Duties of Coordinator:
- Turn in the float application to Kim Hansen- JavAmore
- Decorate float the day before the parade- float needs an overnight location- barn? school? local property?
- Organize materials for donations such as hay bales, trailer, driver, and participants
- Order beads, candy, and items to hand out along the parade route
- Work with the Penngrove Press to advertise to the Penn Panther community to include students and parents on the float
- You will be supplied with a budget for this event by the PTA.
If you are interested, please reach out to PTA President Adrien McGoon at friendsofpenngrovepta@gmail.com
Salad Bar Volunteers Needed
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
🚲 Safe Routes to School 🚲
Our Safe Routes to School Partners at the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition and Petaluma Parks & Recreation are co-hosting a FREE Family Bike Workshop in our lovely city on Saturday June 22nd from 10am-12:30pm! Families are invited to learn how to ride together in a safe and fun way through blacktop drills and an instructional road ride around the city. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Free helmets available to registered participants, courtesy of the CHP. Sign up for the Petaluma Workshop HERE or visit bikesonoma.org/family-bike-workshops for more information.
🌱 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:
(TK/K link this site does not have irrigation I would really appreciate some sign ups! So far I only have 1 person.)
(Main garden link I have 0 sign ups!)
I really appreciate the help and its good to keep eyes on the garden space and its a great way to connect with campus over the break. Bring your kids and have a picnic and play!!
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/ Amy Ortiz
Penngrove Elementary School
Garden Coordinator
aortiz@petk12.org
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
SUMMER READING ALERT
Every year Penngrove participates in a schoolwide wishtree inspired by this wonderful book.
Ask your student about it!
This summer we're trying to see how many Panther families can enjoy this story over summer break!
Stop by the office anytime for a free copy to take home.
It's a heartwarming and fun story to read together or solo and perfect for all ages.
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.
🎨 Afterschool Activities 🎨
Summer Camps
🗒️ Things To Do, Classes & More 🗒️
¡Durante la hora del almuerzo!
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 🐾
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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