Family Newsletter - 12/2/22

Pennoyer Families, 

I want to start out by thanking the parents that came out to our monthly Connect-Collaborate-Celebrate meeting this past week.  The focus was all about online safety, responsible social media usage, and how to help support our students and better educate ourselves as adults.  This was just the first step in our collaborative work at Pennoyer with the Norridge Police Department.  We're planning assemblies and presentations with Officer Zage and Officer Pina taking the lead with our 3rd-8th graders in a couple of weeks.  For parents/guardians, please save the date... Thursday, January 26th from 6:30-7:15pm.  We'll be having Officer Zage and Officer Pina back out at Pennoyer to put on a presentation that will be specifically built for our Pennoyer community based on feedback received this past week from parents that attended the meeting.  We have informational handouts for any parents/guardians in the main office that can be picked up at any time during the school day.  These helpful packets have been put together by the Norridge Police Department that we're working with on this endeavor and highlight some of the topics we'll be covering with parents and students throughout this school year.  I really hope you'll take advantage of the opportunity to listen and learn together on January 26th.  More information to come.

On another note, I wish nothing but the best for all of the countries still left in the World Cup in the coming days ahead.  I'm so excited to watch the US tomorrow morning against the Netherlands with my son and catch the other games all weekend as well.  It's been an exciting and unpredictable tournament so far.  Some great goals and defensive plays have highlighted the past week.  Good luck to everyone rooting for their countries!!!

School Information and Reminders:

Grades are live and final report cards will be uploaded for families and students in Skyward at 4pm today.  Families can look under the Portfolio tab in Skyward and then click on the report card link.  Please reach out to your student's teacher(s) with any questions or concerns about their report card.

Dressing appropriately for Winter months - As it gets colder these next few months, please make sure your students are wearing the proper clothes to school.  We want students to be safe, comfortable, and warm when outside during arrival/dismissal times, and recess throughout the day.  Per our handbook, we will have students outside when the "real feel" temperature is above 15 degrees.  Thanks so much for your support with this.

Interested in some new Pennoyer Spirit Wear...check out this LINK, which is also featured on our PTC website.  Everything can be shipped directly to your home!

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

We Celebrate at Pennoyer!

This week we're celebrating our amazing art teacher, Kajsa Meyer!  Ms. Meyer is amazing with our students at Pennoyer.  She puts so much thought and creativity into her lessons and connecting with each and every student.  There's always positive vibes coming out of her classroom and she has encouraged our students to explore so many different facets of art.  Ms. Meyer has collaborated with Artsonia to showcase all of the incredible work our students do and stay connected to families.  She also runs a thriving art club for so many of our students that share in her obvious passion.  We're lucky to have her here at Pennoyer!

What’s Around the Corner?

• MAP Testing next week in Reading and Math for all K-8th graders
• Pennoyer Student Council Candy Cane Gram Fundraiser!
• If you're interested, check out this flier and order form.  Everything is due by Dec. 9th.
• Support our PTC sponsored Pennoyer Winter Workshop next week from Dec. 5th - Dec. 8th
• We hope our students find a lot of great items!  HERE is more information.
• Norridge Park District - Holiday Celebrations and Activities!
• Check out this flier 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 flier 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
• HERE is information on the Incoming Freshman Night for all parents/guardians on Wednesday, December 7th next week.

• Winter Traditions Around the World Presentation - It's that time of year again when our BPAC (Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee) is supporting a slideshow presentation that highlights the many cultures and traditions of our Pennoyer families and students.  We'll be showing this before our Winter Concert in December.  If you're interested in submitting pictures, please check out this flier.
• Pennoyer T-Shirt Fundraiser to Support Refugees
• Check out this flier 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