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Sunday March 10th, 2024 / 10 de Marzo de 2024
Message from Mrs. Harp // Mensaje de la Sra. Harp
Penngrove Community,
We are working so hard to make our school a wonderful place of love, learning and flexibility. The construction this year has really weighed on all of us. The aesthetic, the noise, the flow, the lack of space, the changes in schedule and all the collateral fall-out from these things have made our day to day goal of student learning, academically and socially, a challenge. Thankfully, we are SO CLOSE to be done. In addition to this is the continued aftermath of a global pandemic, and an increase nation-wide in mental health needs for children and adults.
We love our students. Our staff are trained professionals who always hold student well-being at the core of everything we do. Do we make mistakes? Of course, everyone does occasionally. Are we always trying to grow, improve and show support for our students? A resounding yes! We need your support, and when an incident occurs please talk to me or the teacher. Then we can discuss the situation and talk about solutions as well as the conversation you may need to have at home. This is a group effort, and we are all on the same team: team children.
Thank you for your continued efforts and support.
In Solidarity,
Carley Harp
PS: See below for an incredible opportunity for a parent education opportunity. Learn & practice the skills to handle difficult emotional moments with our families.
BRAGADOCIOUS!
Penngrove Families,
I am taking a moment to brag about our teachers here at Penngrove. You all know how talented and hard working our staff is during the school day, and beyond, but what you probably don't know is the level of professionalism, connection and continuing education that happens among our staff to serve your students. Here are some stats:
3 teachers spent a recent weekend in Southern California digging deeper into their math curriculum and pedagogy.
2 teachers spent an entire day over February break designing new ways to engage their students and meet their learning needs.
2 teachers spent a recent weekend in Los Angeles doing the Teaching Tolerance for Educators training.
2 of our teachers registered for an Early Literacy course this summer through Sonoma County Office of Education.
1 of our teachers is registered for a week long Welcome Schools Facilitator training in May.
1 of our teachers went to their student's basketball game over a recent weekend.
This is in addition to what occurs each and every day at school with academically enriching activities in classrooms such as Monsters Inc. week, Super Bowl Day, March Madness, and even skipping their sacred prep time to support students. I am always proud of and honored to work with the staff at Penngrove. They truly are exceptional.
❓ Principal Harp's Question of the Week ❓
❓ La pregunta de la semana del director Harp ❓
Our students have been having a special guest come to their room to work on classroom culture and team-building! It is a ton of fun!
This week's question:
Tell me about your favorite friend at school. What do you enjoy about them?
last week's answers:
Afterschool Activities ✨ Actividades despues de la escuela
Happy Healthy Club 💛 Club Feliz Saludable
Honorary Service Awards 🏆 Premios al servicio honorífico
Honorary Service Award is a way that National and State PTA recognizes the dedication and hard work of their volunteers. Every year during our last PTA association meeting we honor individuals and local businesses for outstanding community involvement, and we need your help with nominations! Click here to nominate someone who you think goes above and beyond in making our school such a magical place. Feel free to send in multiple nominations!
If you would like to be on the committee that reviews nominations and presents the awards, please email FOPPTAVolunteer@gmail.com. We will meet 1-2 times between April 15 and May 20 when the awards will be presented.
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!
Courage in Kindness 💙 Coraje en la bondad
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 are accessible at www.sonomasaferoutes.org
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 Resiliency Workshop
Learn & practice the skills to handle difficult emotional moments with our families
Taller de resiliencia para padres
Aprenda y practique las habilidades para manejar momentos emocionales difíciles con nuestras familias.
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
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 - March🍏
🍏 Menús de Desayuno y Almuerzo - Marzo 🍏
🐾 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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