Family Newsletter - 12/16/22

Pennoyer Families, 

We had an eventful and productive week as our 3rd-8th graders participated in assemblies that focused on Online Safety, Digital Citizenship, and Responsible Social Media Usage.  Officers Zach Zage and Melanie Pina from the Norridge Police Department led thoughtful presentations during the assemblies.  Students were attentive and engaged as they learned about ways to feel safe online, make positive choices, and feel supported.  This was just the first series of assemblies for this school year.  The plan is to have Officer Zage and Officer Pina back in the late winter and maybe again in the spring to continue building on these topics and helping to educate our students at Pennoyer.  Attention all Pennoyer Families...Please save the date, Thursday, January 26th from 6:30-7:15pm when we'll have Officer Zage and Officer Pina back at Pennoyer for an important Parent/Guardian education night focusing on Online Safety, Digital Citizenship, and Responsible Social Media Usage that will help build your capacity to support your children and build more awareness around these topics.

Below are the presentations students saw this week.  Take a look at them if you wish so you can have a healthy dialogue with your student(s) and help learn and support beside them.

3rd-5th Grade Presentation

6th-8th Grade Presentation

Congratulations to our Pennoyer Band Students and Mr. Browne for working so hard over the last few months and performing successfully at their very first band concert of the year this past Thursday night at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Kyte Hall.  We're so proud of each and every one of you!

Last but not least...Good luck to both France and Argentina as they battle it out this coming Sunday morning for the World Cup title!  I think it's gonna be a great game and can't wait to watch.  Is Messi going to get his first World Cup Championship in his last run or is Mbappe' going to steal the show and continue his quest for one of the greats to follow in Messi's footsteps.  We'll just have to wait and see with the rest of the world!

School Information and Reminders:

Don't forget that Pizza Lunch this coming week has been changed to Tuesday, December 20th!

Winter Break Schedule - School is closed and not in session starting on Friday, Dec. 23rd, and we return in Monday, Jan. 9th.  Enjoy the break everyone!!!

Important Information About Parking at the Salvation Army - Parents and guardians, please make sure to watch your speed and how you're driving in the parking lot at the Salvation Army.  Also, please be careful near the sidewalks where many of our students are walking.  It's often icy and wet out this time of year, and we want to make sure everyone is safe.  Please respect the property and people working at the Salvation Army and work with them if redirected.  They have been a great collaborative partner with us and we so appreciate them allowing our families to use their parking lot.  Thanks so much!

Ukrainian Translator Opportunity with the Norridge Police Department - Wayne Schober, the Deputy Chief of Police from the Norridge Police Department, reached out asking if we could help find any staff or community members to support when translators are needed at the police department.

If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out to Principal Adam Greenberg who can pass your name, address, and phone number along to Deputy Chief Schober.

Want to get involved, volunteer, or have ideas for our school...Check out the PTC Link!

We Celebrate at Pennoyer!

This week I'm humbled to celebrate Denise Armenta and Alana Cardenas in our main office at Pennoyer.  I'm so grateful to be working in the office with Ms. Denise and Nurse Alana each and every day.  We have fun, keep things lightheaded, and in the end, they always get the job done.  They literally keep things running at Pennoyer and help support our staff, students, and families in so many ways it's amazing to witness.  I couldn't do my job without their level of dedication.  It truly brings a smile to my face getting to work so closely with the both of them day in and day out.  I know how lucky I am, and I certainly know how lucky our entire Pennoyer community is to have Ms. Denise and Nurse Alana helping to steer the ship.

What’s Around the Corner?

• Middle School Dance Coming up for all 6th-8th graders on Friday, January 20th!  
• Information went home with middle school students today, but check out this flyer for information as well.  We can't wait to celebrate with all of our middle schoolers!!!
• Lou Malnati's 8th Grade Valentine's Day Fundraiser - Click HERE for more information!
• Norridge Park District Youth Basketball League
• Check out this flyer for more information
• Pennoyer Holiday Spirit Week sponsored by our Student Council... Click HERE for more information about the week and how to join in the school spirit!

• PreK-4th Grade Pennoyer Winter Concert - Tuesday, December 20th at 6:30pm in the Pennoyer Gymnasium *(Please make sure to have any students performing in the concert here at 6:00pm)

• Norridge Park District - Holiday Celebrations and Activities!
• Check out this flyer for more information.
• West 40 - Newcomer Item Drive - Think about supporting this initiative.  
• HERE is more information if you're interested.
• Winter Workshop opportunities over Winter Break for students
• Check out this flyer for more information.
• Important Information for all 8th grade families sending students to Main South next year!
• Main South freshman registration form - Must be filled out before Jan. 1, 2023

• Pennoyer T-Shirt Fundraiser to Support Refugees
• Check out this flyer for more information. 
• Eisenhower Library Story Essay Activity for Students, Parents, and Families!  Check out this cool opportunity for any creative writers to share their perspective and stories!  There is no deadline I'm aware of to turn these in, but I'm sure the sooner, the better.  HERE is the information!

Sincerely,

Adam

Pennoyer Principal

agreenberg@pennoyerschool.org