Thursday, October 27, 2022

Pennoyer Staff Newsletter - 10/28/22

           Hawk Thoughts & Happenings

Team Pennoyer,

Ok...this week had it's ups and downs, but above all else...the spirit of Red Ribbon Week prevailed for sure!  This pic says it all...

I can't begin to explain how much fun I had at Trunk or Treat last Friday!  The turnout was amazing, the weather was perfect, and it was just good vibes all around.  I had the best time playing music for so many of our students and families.  For my first time I got tipped in CANDY!  Pretty special memory.  I so appreciate all of the help and support it took to put this all together with our PTC, students, and staff that volunteered to help out.





And don't worry...the Greenberg's are ready for our own Halloween celebration on October 31st.  I can't wait for Monday night.  I hope everyone enjoys the time in your neighborhoods, whatever you choose to do!



Here is our SIP agenda for our half day SIP on October 31st.  I hope everyone finds it productive and helpful!

Erin's Law presentations will be happening in classrooms for all PreK-8th grade students sometime between November 1st - November 4th.  Rachel has sent out information and a sign up for teachers to fill out for when they would like the presentation in their classrooms.  Connect with Rachel if you have any further questions.

Pennoyer Halloween Plans for Monday, October 31st - HERE is a copy of the letter I sent out to families to support October 31st and our school plans.  I'm looking forward to the Monday.  Reach out with any questions or concerns.  It looks like the weather is going to cooperate...I may have just jinxed us.  Below is a map of the route showing where the students will go west down Foster, and then they'll cross just east of Delphia Ave., and then walk back towards Pennoyer.  Then they'll cross back again at the crosswalk by the District Office.  Our Norridge Police Department will be with us during our parade time from 9:00-9:30am to help students as they cross the street.  We want all students to exit and enter from the main office double doors please.

Hawk Action Items 

  • Staff Halloween Costume Contest - October 31st is the big day everyone and the pressure is on from what I've heard!  There's even a student judging portion to this now, so GAME ON.
  • Final Call for Stipend Openings for JV Girls and JV Boys Basketball Teams...Connect w/ Adam if interested.
  • Interested in SEL Professional Development...check out what West 40 has to offer!  

Weekly Hawk Playlist/Lyric

"If there's something strange, in your neighborhood, Who ya gonna call?  Ghostbusters!  If it's something weird, and it don't look good, Who ya gonna call?  Ghostbusters!

                                                                          -Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.

Hawk Celebrations

Staff shout out to Nurse Alana for scheduling the time in her busy day to visit classrooms to remind students of the 7 B reasons to visit her.  It was great for teachers to hear this information together with students so that they can feel more comfortable keeping those frequent flyers in the classroom instead of them missing instruction. Nurse Alana has a great rapport with our kiddos and they truly enjoy her visiting the classrooms.

I'm so excited and proud to celebrate Mrs. Strecker this week who applied and received the Excellence In Education Grant this year from the Illinois Retired Teachers Foundation.  The Excellence in Education Grant program began 18 years ago, and over that time has presented over a half a million dollars to active teachers, allowing them to pursue innovative activities for their students.  This year, 180 teachers across the state applied for the grants, and from our area, Mrs. Strecker was chosen based on the description of her project she submitted.  Mrs. Strecker will be using her grant to purchase sets of read alouds that are connected to math for Kindergarten to 3rd grade to engage students in mathematical concepts through literacy.  These resources will allow them to think about math in different ways, activate background knowledge, and apply new skills in an additional setting which creates a deeper learning experience.  Way to go Mrs. Strecker!





October Birthdays! 🎂

Ramia Elddine - 10/2

April Bardelas - 10/4

Rachel Slawson - 10/7

Alissa Warchol - 10/3

James Nelsen - 10/15

Erica Hauer - 10/18








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