Pennoyer Family Newsletter - 4/17/23

Pennoyer Families, 

What a beautiful week of weather we had!  It definitely felt like summer around Pennoyer, but as we all know, colder weather is always on it's way in April when you live around Chicago.  Hoping the worst is behind us though.  It's been a productive week at school with students in 3rd-8th grade finishing up their IAR testing, PE classes finally getting to be outside on the field a little bit, and students and staff continuing to ride a positive wave with so much pride and hope after the election on April 4th.  Baseball season is starting up in Chicago too, and I'm not very excited about the Cubs or the White Sox this year to tell you the truth.  I always lean towards the White Sox though, being that my dad and my grandparents grew up on the South Side of Chicago.  I'm not holding my breath, but I'm confident the Sox can pull off a better season than last year.  To me, Chicago baseball is just something we have to get through to enjoy the fall and the Chicago Bears around here.  Just my opinion though.

Enjoy the upcoming weekend and bundle up again for more normal temperatures around here next week.

School Information and Reminders:

*Parents/Guardians - Please remember that there are no students or other children aloud on the playgrounds in the back of Pennoyer on our blacktop after school hours.  We know this is tempting as the weather gets nicer, but we lock the gates shortly after dismissal time and ask that all families help support this when school is let out each day.

**Registration for the '23-24 school year will begin on Friday, May 5th in Skyward and stay open until Friday, June 2nd.  There will be a $25 late fee after June 2.  

Fees will not increase for next school year; $200 Registration Fee per student, $35 Graduation Fee for 8th Grade Only, and the Technology Lease is $75 per student.

 

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

We Celebrate at Pennoyer!

Our celebration this week focuses on our 7th graders and Mrs. Garcia and Miss Hauer.  As middle school math teachers, they collaborated and came up with a creative leadership opportunity for our 7th graders paying it forward with academic support for our younger grades.  In the end, they decided to try something to make SEL time for 7th graders a growing opportunity and put their social and mentoring skills to the test. This year they created a system where they asked teachers if they would be willing to have 7th grade students in their classes once a week on Thursdays during 7th grade SEL time.  From that, they created a weekly rotation where they send three students to Mrs. Dylag to work with Kindergartners, three students to Mrs. Adkins, and three students to Mrs. Loring to work with 3rd graders.   7th graders have done an amazing job stepping up and working with the students in small groups in the Kindergarten and 3rd grade classes to support their learning and growth this year!

What’s Around the Corner?

• Pennoyer Talent Show/Art Showcase for all K-8 students!  Click HERE for more information about auditions and the event.  Reach out to Ms. Meyer or Ms. Payne with any questions.

• Norwood Park Township Summer Enrichment Program -
  

  
  

  Parents/Guardians...We are excited to announce that Norwood Park Township will be sponsoring the NPT Summer Enrichment Program for the third year!  This year the program will be held at Union Ridge School.  Just as last year, spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  Payment is due at the time of registration. Norwood Park Township will cover $75 of the $100 registration fee, leaving parents to pay only $25.  The camp will run from July 17th-July 28th from 9am to 12pm.  Please read this flyer for more information regarding time and sessions. 

  
  

  You can register by following the link on the flyer but must come into Union Ridge School to drop off payment.  Your registration is not complete until payment is received.  You can submit cash (exact amount) or check (made out to Union Ridge School).  Mrs. Casteel will be available to accept registration payments between the hours of 9am-11am and 1pm-4pm.

  
  

  This is a wonderful program, so if it works out in your schedule I would encourage you to sign up quickly.  A special thank you to Norwood Park Township for sponsoring this program.

  
  

  Union Ridge School

  Norridge School District 80

  Pennoyer School District 79
  
  
  Here is a flyer with more information.  You are also welcome to view the Google form that will be used for registration: https://forms.gle/Bu17thDfbss8V7U2A

• Pennoyer Mother Son Bowling Event on Saturday, April 29th!  Click HERE for more information if you're interested.

• Community/Pennoyer Annual Kindness Day coming up on Saturday, April 29th!  We hope students and families can join us outside at Pennoyer.  Click HERE for more information.

• Come join us at Pennoyer Family Literacy Night on Thursday, April 20th.  Click HERE for more information.

• District 207's Career Planning Night at Pennoyer on Wednesday, April 19th at 6:30pm.  This is a great opportunity for all parents/guardians of Pennoyer students K-8 to attend.  We hope to see you there!  HERE is a flyer with more information.  

• Oakton College Summer STEAM Program Information
• Check out this flyer for more details

• Notre Dame and St. Patrick's High School Information for middle school students and families.  Click HERE, HERE, and HERE to learn more about Notre Dame opportunities coming up, and click HERE and HERE to learn more about St. Patrick's opportunities coming up.

• Ridgewood Guest Speaker opportunity for all Pennoyer parents/guardians on April 17th.  Click HERE for more information.

• District 207 STEM Summer Camp opportunity for 6-8 graders!
• Check out this flyer for more information if you're interested

Sincerely,

Adam

Pennoyer Principal

agreenberg@pennoyerschool.org