Penngrove Press
Wednesday May 31st, 2023
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Panther families,
We. Are. SO CLOSE! 8 more days of the 22-23 school year! TeamPenn is already making plans for the new school year and looking forward to July! Our teaching assignments are below:
TK- Renna Salazar
TK/K Combo- Serena Weaver
K- Angela Riley
K- Kelly Sanders/Elena Judson
1- Lyndsay McClintock
1- Nicole Lattig
1- Jenna Sartori
1- Cassie Alcocer
2- Gina Benedetti
2- Maureen Tracy
2/3 Combo- Jessica Cicotelli
3- Rose Del Prete
3- Kelly O'Connor
4- Jenny Hlebakos
4- Ed Zeidler
5- Hannah Stuyt
5- Zoe Ashworth
6- Alyssa Januleski
6- Anne Newman
Our teaching teams at Penngrove are master collaborators! All grade level teachers use the same curriculum and utilize a number of teaching strategies to create an equitable learning experience. Our teachers take great care when making classes so that each student gets what our team feels is best for them. The process includes approximately a dozen data points per student and takes about five hours working diligently with the team to make the perfect placement. We will be sure to carefully place your student with the teacher our educational team determines will create optimal successful outcomes.
Stay awkward, brave and kind!
Carley Harp
Please be sure to take the PCS YouthTruth pulse survey- it takes about two minutes and is helping us gauge our growth in our goal areas.
PennStaff Spotlight!
Question of the week from Principal Harp
We got 8 responses last week!
HELP US GET MORE THAN 10 RESPONSES THIS WEEK!!
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.)
FIELD DAY SCHEDULE & REMINDERS
Honorary Service Award
We would like to thank Cal-Skate of Rohnert Park for their continued service to the children of Sonoma County. They were the final recipient of for this year's Friends of Penngrove PTA Honorary Service Awards, in which they were awarded the Continuing Honorary Service Award.
Be sure to visit them over summer break & show them some love!
6th Grade Book Project
Our graduating classes have worked on some fun books this year, have a look and order one for summer reading! NOTE: 6th grade students will be receiving a free copy of their class book
Waldo's Untold Secret by Mrs. Newman's class
Waldo decided to try and look for his dad. During his journeys, he felt like someone was following him. He gets this weird feeling, but he can't quite put his finger on it. He looks hard for his dad and meets many people...and animals.
Can he find his dad? Read and find out!
6th grade Short Stories by Ms. J's class
31 kids and all of their fantastic tales. How can it be better? We have funny tales about the tragedy of Mack Window the Wise or a story called "The Proof I have a Brain" or maybe the fantastic story called, "The Alive Supplies!"
If you want a bit of everything, this is the book for you!
Cost is $10 a book. Cash or check, payable to Penngrove Elementary, turned in at the office.
If you have any questions, contact Mrs. M at amiljkovic@petk12.org
๐พ Friends of Penngrove PTA Corner ๐พ
June 2nd- End of Year BBQ
Thank you to everyone who RSVPed!
We are going to have the BEST time!
Want to help out at the BBQ?
Servers- https://bit.ly/EoYBBQServers23
Prep & CleanUp- https://bit.ly/EoYBBQHelp23
06/06 - FIELD DAY!!! All hands on deck!
Join the fun on Field Day! We have volunteer time slots available all day- sign up for as much or as little as your schedule allows! Everyone is welcome- click here to sign up
๐ Library ๐
Read With Us All Summer!
Sonoma County Libraryโs Summer Reading Challenges are a celebration of reading, learning, and having fun.
Keep track of your progress by logging the minutes you read online through Beanstack or by recording them on paper logs. *Check out Beanstack anytime for year-round reading challenges!
Check Out the Full Calendar of Events for Kids, Teens, Adults, and All Ages!
Donโt miss our awesome entertainment lineup of free performances and programs at 12 library locations. All events are free, and you don't need a library card to attend.
- Kids explore STEAM, discover magic, bilingual music, and meet animals!
- Teens learn self-defense, create art journals, and explore outer space!
- Adults enjoy music, healthy cooking, and creative projects!
- All Ages celebrate dance and make art together!
Advance registration required for select programs.
View Full Calendar: sonomalibrary.org/events
๐ชดGarden ๐ชด
Garden Update with Ms. Ortiz
Please sign up to be a garden steward over the summer here
Reach out to me anytime aortiz@petk12.org
With Gratitude,
Ms. Ortiz
Class of 2024 Fundraisers
Staff Lot Access Pass for the 2023-2024 school year
Do you want to skip the general parking lot madness next year?
Enter to win a Staff Lot Access Pass! 4 Winners will be selected
to have drive thru access for easy drop-off & pick-up for the entire school year!
Ticket Sales are open from Tuesday May 23rd - Friday June 2nd @ 6:30PM
Tickets are available for purchase at Fiesta Familiar, in the office & 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
Order yours today - https://bit.ly/CandyLeis23
PE Teacher Needed
๐ฆ Safe Routes To School ๐ฆ
The Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition and Petaluma Parks & Recreation are co-hosting a FREE Family Bike Workshop in our lovely city on Saturday June 24th 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. Free helmets for registered participants! Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Sign up for the Petaluma Workshop HERE or visit bikesonoma.org/family-bike-workshops for more information.
La Coaliciรณn de Bicicletas del Condado de Sonoma y el departamento de Parques y Recreaciรณn de Petaluma en conjunto estรกn organizando un taller de ciclismo familiar GRATUITO en nuestra hermosa ciudad el sรกbado 24 de junio de 10 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. Se invita a las familias a aprender a andar en bici juntas de forma segura y divertida a travรฉs de ejercicios en la pista y un paseo instructivo por las calles de la ciudad. ยกCascos gratis para participantes registrado/as! Es necesaria la preinscripciรณn y el cupo es limitado. Inscrรญbase para el taller de Petaluma AQUร o conรฉctese a bikesonoma.org/family-bike-workshops para obtener mรกs informaciรณn.
๐๏ธ Things To Do, Classes & More ๐๏ธ
Sonoma State Universities Super Kids Camp
Campamento Super Kids de las Universidades Estatales de Sonoma
Volunteer Opportunities
Breakfast & Lunch Menus - June
๐พ Meals are free for all students ๐พ
Bell Schedule
Penngrove Elementary - Home of the #PennPanthers
Email: penngrove@petk12.org
Website: penngroveelementary.org
Location: 365 Adobe Road, Penngrove, CA, USA
Phone: (707) 778-4755
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Penngrove-Elementary-School-323595021067904/
Twitter: @pennpanthers