Thursday, December 8, 2022

Pennoyer Staff Newsletter - 12/9/22

          Hawk Thoughts & Happenings

Team Pennoyer,

I know this has been a very emotional and difficult week for many different reasons.  I want you all to know that I'm here for each and every one of you if there's anything you ever need from me.  I know we're all here for each other too, and that's what makes Pennoyer such a special place.  This week has reminded me of something I say to my wife and kids on a regular basis, and is actually the theme of my next tattoo I've been hoping to get soon...keep perspective.  We dedicate our lives to being in the field of education, but there are so many things more important that ground us, make us who we are, and give us the ability to thrive in whatever we choose to do in life.  If there's ever a time anyone needs more support or needs guidance to keep things in perspective, I'm always here.

To end on a lighter note, at least we don't have to deal with watching the Bears this weekend and sitting in disappointment, and my little mice friends numbered a grand total of 14 by the end of this week that were found...pretty crazy.  

We're lucky to have each other here at Pennoyer, and I truly feel comfort coming to work each and every day with this group of individuals.  Take care of yourselves and those around you.



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!

Online Safety & Responsible Social Media 3rd-8th Grade Assembly Information...
*Staff, please come down with students and help support and supervise when it's your time with these groups.

Tuesday, Dec. 13th

Gym location

3rd-5th grade all together 11:40-12:20pm

*(Students will all sit on they gym floor in front of the stage)


Wednesday, Dec. 14th

MPR location for middle school

*(Students will sit in the cafeteria tables but all in the same direction facing the stage)

6th grade - 8:20-9:00am

7th grade - 9:05-9:50am

8th grade - 9:55-10:40am


Hawk Action Items 

  • Interested in helping out at our first annual Middle School Dance on Friday, January 20th from 7-9pm?  If you still need to sign up for an extra nightly event at Pennoyer, we'd love to have you help this event that our middle schoolers are so excited about!  Sign Up HERE
  • Classroom Management Professional Development Opportunity through LASEC
    • Check out more information HERE
  • We could use another supervisor with Justin at our home basketball games moving forward.  If you're interested and want to make a little extra money, please fill your name in on this FORM and let Adam and Teresa know.  If you have any questions, please see Adam.
  • West 40 - Newcomer Item Drive - Think about supporting this initiative.  HERE is more information if you're interested.
  • Eisenhower Library Story Essay Activity for Students!  If you think you may have some students at any age that would be interested in something like this, please pass it along.  It looks like a real cool opportunity for any creative writers!  There is no deadline I'm aware of to turn these in, but I'm sure the sooner, the better.  HERE is the information!
  • Interested in SEL Professional Development...check out what West 40 has to offer!  

Weekly Hawk Playlist/Lyric

Forever My Friend by Ray LaMontagne

                  

Hawk Celebrations

This week it's my absolute pleasure to celebrate our Library Specialist and Paraprofessional, Linda Krieter.  Mrs. Krieter has helped to transform not only the our Library Resource Center (LRC) this year at Pennoyer, but many other locations in our school as well.  Any chance she gets to find a great deal on furniture that other schools and institutions are getting rid of, she takes it upon herself to find a way to get it and adds to the library space or passes it along to staff here at Pennoyer that are in need.  She welcomes and works with staff and students on a daily basis to help enrich their experiences here at Pennoyer with our vast book collection.  Mrs. Krieter has made our LRC feel like a true home and place of comfort for our students to thrive in.  She has worked with students on a variety of things, including creating some thoughtful and inspiring bulletin boards that can always be seen right outside the library entrance.  Thanks for everything you do!












December Birthdays! 🎂

Monica Brunell - 12/18

Denise Armenta - 12/21

Meghan Loring - 12/27







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