🐺 PENNWOOD PULSE 🐺

Dear Pennwood Community,

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. Over the next three weeks, our students in grades 3–8 will be participating in state testing, followed by Keystone testing for our older students in the two weeks after that. These assessments are an important opportunity for our students to show what they’ve learned and how much they’ve grown this year.

We’re looking forward to seeing our students in person for testing and welcoming families who are helping support this process. Your encouragement and involvement make a big difference!

As we move toward the end of the school year, let’s keep the momentum going. Whether it’s staying on top of assignments, asking questions in class, or reaching out for extra support, now is the time to finish strong. If your child needs anything—academic help, tech support, or just someone to talk to—please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We’re here to help every step of the way.

Thank you for being such a vital part of the Pennwood community!

With gratitude,

Mr. Micco

As we continue to grow, we are adding phenomenal educators and staff from around the state to join the Pennwood community. Please help me give a warm welcome to some of the new staff that has been added to our talented team.

Megan McKnight - Elementary Teacher (substitute)

Please let us know what your plans are for next year!!!! We have around 50% of families that have completed their ITR. Please go to the link on your homepage and complete the survey!!!!

This is a reminder to please complete the PSSA Registration DV, there is a link to it on your homepage. Please let us know if you have difficulty finding it.

Power Up for the PSSAs!

Our 3rd–8th grade students are taking on the PSSA Power Up Challenge to boost their skills and build confidence for the upcoming assessments! Each week, students can earn fun prizes mailed directly to their homes by completing interactive Nearpod practice activities.
And there’s more—students who complete all activities over the 3-week challenge will get to choose their own special bonus prize!

Good luck to our amazing 3rd–8th graders—let’s Power Up and show what we know on the PSSAs! 💪✨

Has your family moved since enrolling at Pennwood Cyber Charter School? If so, please fill out the below form. You'll need to upload a new Proof of Residency.

At Pennwood Cyber Charter School, we believe that consistent school attendance is essential for a high-quality education. Our attendance practices are carefully designed to support your child’s academic success every step of the way.

Each Monday, attendance and truancy notices are sent out in accordance with Pennsylvania Compulsory School Attendance Laws. These notifications are part of our proactive approach to help your child stay on track and ensure they reach their full potential.

If you receive a notice, know that we’re here to help. You can:

• 📞 Call our Engagement Team

• 📧 Email the Pennwood Attendance Office

• 📝 Submit the Resolve an Absence Form

We’re committed to working with families to overcome any challenges and keep every student moving forward.

Attendance must be logged manually using your Learning Coach account. Please ensure you are entering the correct instructional hours DAILY (you do not need to log attendance on weekends):

• Grades K-5 should enter 5 instructional hours.
• Grades 6-12 should enter 6 instructional hours.

Properly logging attendance is crucial for maintaining accurate records and ensuring your student's success at Pennwood Cyber Charter School.

April’s "Breaking the Stress Cycle" newsletter shares practical tips for managing stress and building healthy habits for the whole family. It’s also a great time to remember that free Parent Coaching is available through ParentGuidance.org, offering confidential support, weekly calls, and helpful tools to guide you through parenting challenges.

Dear Families,

We hope this message finds you well! As part of our ongoing commitment to support the well-being of our students, the School Counseling Department is conducting a needs assessment to identify our students' specific interests and needs for small group sessions.

These small groups are optional and designed to provide a safe space for students to explore various topics, such as support for anxiety, grief, and developing coping skills. Your insights are invaluable to us, and we invite you to complete a brief needs assessment to help us better understand how we can best support your child.

The survey will take only a few minutes to complete and can be accessed here: Small Group Interest Form. Your responses will remain confidential and used solely to enhance our counseling services. If you have any questions, please contact our School Social Worker, Miss Morgese, at gmorgese@pennwood.connectionsacademy.org or 717-292-8694.

Thank you for your support and partnership in fostering a nurturing environment for our students!

Warm regards,

Miss Morgese

School Social Worker

Please open the document below for information on vaccines

4th Grade

4th Grade Math is working on measuring angles with a protractor and identifying different angle types. In Science, they are wrapping up their natural disasters unit about how different natural forces affect humans. In ELA, they are practicing analyzing formal and informal language in informational text.

5th Grade

5th Grade Math is finishing up their converting customary units and metric units. In Science, they are working on the solar system and how Earth rotates around the sun causing days, months, years, and even seasons! In ELA, they are continuing describing the topic and main ideas of an informational text.

English 9 & 10: Students will be finishing up their Unit 6 Research Portfolio and then starting the Unit 7 Pixton Fiction Comic Strip Assignment

Stay connected with our Pennwood community by following us on social media! By joining us online, you'll get quick updates on school events, activities, and important announcements. Our social media pages are also a great way to see highlights from our virtual field trips, club activities, and achievements from our amazing students and staff. Don’t miss out on the latest news and ways to engage—follow us and be a part of the Pennwood experience every step of the way!

We have public accounts on Facebook and Instagram.

Did you know your family can also join clubs and activities hosted by Pearson's Global Clubs and Activities Department? They offer events, virtual field trips, and a wide variety of clubs. We'll be adding some of these events to our calendar, but be sure to explore what's available—you won't want to miss out! Check out the Clubs and Activities section of our website to learn more.

Expand your Learning Coach toolbox with valuable tools and resources! You can register for upcoming webinars or watch recordings at your convenience through Learning Coach Central. These webinars cover a range of helpful topics designed to support you in guiding your student’s learning journey. Don’t miss out on these upcoming offerings—visit Learning Coach Central to register today and strengthen your skills as a Learning Coach!

Click here to register for live webinars.

Click here to access recordings of webinars.

Click here to access our learning coach page on our website