Pennoyer Family Newsletter - 5/12/23

Pennoyer Families, 

This week we had some very special additions added to our Pennoyer family...our baby chics hatched in Mrs. Grey's Preschool classroom!  This was so exciting for our students and staff and they have been chirping up a storm every day.

A huge shout out and congratulations to 8th grader Bella Behnke.  Last Sunday, she won 2nd place out of 125 students nominated in the Your Voice essay writing competition put on by the Simon Wiesenthal Center.  The theme was all about the impact technology has had in our society.  She walked away with a brand new iPad, and this distinguished honor.  We're so proud of her!!!

Finally, I want to thank all of our families and community members that brought in food/treats to celebrate our amazing staff this week.  It was so appreciated.  Also, I want to wish a Happy Mother's day to all of our Pennoyer moms out there.  We know how much you do for your kids and families each and every day, and I hope you have something special planned for Sunday.

School Information and Reminders:

*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!

This entire week was all about celebrating our amazing staff!  They truly make Pennoyer everything it is for our students each and every day.  Our staff goes above and beyond in our small but mighty district, and I know how incredibly lucky I am to be working alongside them at Pennoyer.  Thanks to our PTC for putting together a great week, along with our Board of Education and Administrative Team.  The baseball theme was a huge "hit"!  A lot of schools talk a big game and say they're a family and a community, but we truly live and breath it here at Pennoyer.  Our staff is there for each other and our students and families though good times and through challenging ones.  They have stepped up whenever needed in so many capacities beyond the classroom walls.  Every week should be staff appreciation week as far as I'm concerned, but I'm glad we had these past 5 days in particular to honor everyone.

What’s Around the Corner?

• Spring MAP Testing for all K-8th grade students next week - May 15th - May 19th (Please make sure your students are at school on time and ready to do their best on these assessments.)

• Pennoyer Tie Dye Field Day Shirt Information for Students and Families.  Click HERE!

• Ridgewood Summer Programs for Students - Check out this cool STEM Camp flyer HERE and this awesome Coding and AI Camp HERE.

• Children's Safety Expo - Click HERE for more information!

• Norridge Car Show - Check out this flyer if you're interested in this fun event!

• Eisenhower Public Library Author/Illustrator Visit hosted by Ridgewood HS
• Here is more information - The last of the 2023 LitWorks Author Chats takes place on Sat. May 13^th.  Meet award-winning author Candace Fleming and award-winning children’s illustrator Eric Rohmann on Sat. May 13 from 1pm to 3pm at Eisenhower Public Library (4613 N. Oketo Ave - Norridge).   This community event is being offered to everyone as Eric Rohmann illustrates picture books and Candace Felming writes for children’s, young adults and adults.  Expect a lively discussion about the power of storytelling, writing for kids and teens, and working as a team on several different books.  Bring the whole family!  Books will be available for purchase and for autographing.  More information can be found here.  Please reserve your spot so we have enough seating for everyone.   (Click here to reserve your seats)

• Norridge Tweens Trial Class Information for Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi.  Click HERE for more information.

• Cop on a Rooftop in Norridge - Come show your support on Friday, May 19th.  Click HERE for more information.

Sincerely,

Adam

Pennoyer Principal

agreenberg@pennoyerschool.org