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.)
This week's question:
last week's answers:
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Cookies & Books - A Book Fair Family Fun Night
Mrs. M still needs volunteers!
Sign up to volunteer with Mrs. M
Volunteers will receive a $5 coupon & her eternal gratitude <3
Mrs. M needs help with set up, sales, restocking, break down & more!
Gift Wrapping @ the Book Fair /// Envoltura de regalos en la Feria del Libro
On December 6th our PTA will be hosting a family fun night at the Book Fair & the Class of 2024 will be there to wrap all those presents for you! Books you purchase at the fair, or you can bring some gifts from home for us to wrap! We will make them look beautiful and save you from the stress.
Donations towards the Class of 2024's fundraising efforts will be gladly accepted
Limited Edition Emily Lynch Fezziwig Candles
Beginning on Thursday, November 30th, the Class of 2024 will be selling a very limited number of Emily Lynch Fezziwig Candles. With the perfect fall & winter scent, these candles are sure to liven up any space. Emily's candles are sold at Oliver's Markets, Hello Penngrove & other stores around the county. They are made using natural soy wax and phthalate free oils. Each and every candle is still poured and finished by Emily’s own hands, and the line includes scents inspired by her life and travels. The cups, wax, wicks and fragrances are all made in the U.S.
In addition to owning Acorn (with locations in Duncans Mills & The Barlow in Sebastopol) Emily is mama to Panthers Ivy & Sage. Sage is part of the Class of 2024 & even designed the label for this limited batch of Fezziwig Candles.
Grab yours before they sell out- available in the office on a first come first served basis. Cash, Check or Venmo only. Candles are $30 each
Have a special skill, favorite art project, or just want to hang out with the Panthers?
We are looking for some extra eyes on the playground during recess.
Whether you are doing a craft or just hanging out, we welcome you! - if you are planning a specific activity, please note that in the comments.
Feel free to sign up for as many slots as you can commit to- the kids will love to see you.
All volunteers need the following on file:
- Completed Volunteer Form (forms available in the office)
- Copy of valid Driver's License/ID
- Current TB clearance
Guidelines for volunteers:
- Be on time
- Sign in at the office and put on a name tag sticker
- Make sure you engage in positive support interactions with children
- Anything you hear that is inappropriate or dangerous should be shared w/ a teacher, an office staff member, or the principal privately
- All student information must be kept confidential
- Direct any parent questions to the teacher
- Do not discuss anything regarding students with others
- When you’re volunteering, refrain from conferencing about your child’s progress w/ the teacher
- Use adult bathroom facilities ONLY (we have 2 in admin building and 2 in the main hallway near admin building)
- All volunteers will participate in emergency drills
- Any questions should be directed to the staff or principal
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.
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.
Contessi Ballet’s Holiday Performance “Clara’s Enchanted Dream”
This beautiful ballet production is in 2 Acts. It is a very family friendly performance and we have re-scripted and choreographed the traditional Nutcracker to make it more engaging for our young audiences. The First Act finds Clara enjoying a beautiful Victorian holiday party with family and friends. Then upon going to sleep she finds that her teddy bear and other dolls have come alive and are giants, wanting to dance with her upon her beloved Butler doing magic to make them come alive after sitting under the holiday tree as little dolls. From there she battles with a tapping Queen mouse and is guided by a beautiful Winter Fairy and her snow angels to the Land of Sweets for Act 2. In Act 2 Clara meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and becomes a princess herself. She watches and plays with various candies that have come alive and are dancing for her. The show ends with her back at home waking up from her dream wondering if it was a dream or was it real. Her teddy bear is now a small toy again but why has she awoken with a crown on her head?
Actuación navideña del Ballet Contessi “El sueño encantado de Clara”
Esta hermosa producción de ballet está en 2 actos. Es una actuación muy familiar y hemos reescrito y coreografiado el tradicional Cascanueces para hacerlo más atractivo para nuestro público joven. En el primer acto, Clara disfruta de una hermosa fiesta victoriana con familiares y amigos. Luego, al irse a dormir, descubre que su osito de peluche y otras muñecas han cobrado vida y son gigantes, y quieren bailar con ella mientras su amado mayordomo hace magia para que cobren vida después de sentarse bajo el árbol navideño como pequeñas muñecas. Desde allí, lucha con un ratón reina que golpea y es guiada por una hermosa Hada del Invierno y sus ángeles de nieve a la Tierra de los Dulces para el Acto 2. En el Acto 2, Clara conoce al Hada de Azúcar y se convierte en princesa. Ella observa y juega con varios dulces que han cobrado vida y bailan para ella. El programa termina cuando ella, de regreso a casa, se despierta de su sueño y se pregunta si era un sueño o era real. Su osito de peluche vuelve a ser un juguete pequeño, pero ¿por qué se ha despertado con una corona en la cabeza?
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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