The Hawk Happenings: Pennoyer Staff Newsletter

Hawk Thoughts & Happenings

Team Pennoyer,

Well, my week started out with a bang when I got to be the Mystery Reader for Preschool on Monday. I brought two of my favorite books my kids liked before they were teenagers and too cool to like reading...The Thank You Book (Elephant & Piggie) and Sneezy the Snowman. Now, little did I know that these are supposedly popular books that most of these kids read already. I thought I was coming in to blow their minds with the best stories ever! I did my best with funny voices and in the end, I think we connected on a real level. These kids are amazing! Thanks to Mrs. Gray for setting this all up with staff and parents.

I also wanted to let everyone know that after a long month or so of screening and interviewing a ton of candidates, we are fully staffed for next year! I can't thank all of the staff members enough who were able to volunteer their time after school and help be a part of the hiring process with me. It was truly a collaborative effort, and I couldn't have done it all without so much help and support. You guys are the best!

Hawk Action Items

Our final safety drills are set for the year unless the weather doesn't cooperate. Feel free to let students know so they're prepared. Reach out to Denise if you need any updated evacuation signs in your classrooms. Please make sure you understand procedures and reach out with any questions.

Bus Evacuation Drill on Wednesday, May 31st all day (HERE is the sign up everyone filled out.)
Fire Drill on Monday, June 5th at 1:00pm

Please make sure that next year's stipend, extra duties, leadership opportunities form is filled out for those interested by the end of the day today, Friday, May 26th. Reach out to Adam with any questions. Staff members will be informed of these extra duties/opportunities by June 5th.

It's that time of year again when some students may need reminders about our school dress code. We've actually had some parents reach out about concerns with what students were wearing at school. I plan on adding some communication to my Family Newsletter starting today. I'm asking teachers to take a few minutes to review our expectations with their students as well in the next week. Maybe using Enrichment, homeroom time, or SEL time would be best. I trust teachers to talk to students about this in an age appropriate way. If at any time, you have an issue with student dress that you need support on, you can always reach out to Adam or Rachel.

Language from the Student/Parent Handbook

Clothing must be appropriate for school and the weather.
Clothing that shows inappropriate or offensive symbols, signs, and language will be provided with alternative clothing to wear for the day.
When wearing shorts, they should be long enough to ensure that the student is appropriately covered..
Undergarments must not be visible.
Appropriateness of clothing will be determined in alignment to Board of Education Policy 7:160 Student Appearance

HERE is the official checklist doc for the end of the school year. Feel free to reach out to Adam or Denise with any questions or concerns. Please read it over carefully so you can start planning for the end of the school year and getting your rooms ready.

Remember for any staff not returning next year, please turn in your ID/Fob to Adam
If any teachers need boxes, please put in a work order

Weekly Hawk Playlist/Lyric

"What's Love Got to Do With It" by Tina Turner

Hawk Celebrations

This week I had to celebrate the incredible Art Showcase/Talent Show we had at Pennoyer this past Wednesday night. What an amazing display of creativity, passion, and talent from our students! I can't thank Ms. Meyer, Ms. Payne, Ms. Kopolous, and Ms. Strecker enough for being incredible directors and putting this whole event together. So many of our staff members came out to help and support this night as well. As most everyone knows, being on stage, playing music, and performing, have always been a huge part of my life, and I know how difficult it can be to put yourself out there. With that said, our students were so brave and proud as they showcased their many talents, and I know the audience loved and appreciated every minute of it. The Arts are such an important aspect of life to explore during childhood, and I'm so proud of Pennoyer for doing everything we can as a community to promote these interests with opportunities like our 2023 Art Showcase/Talent Show. I know our students were grateful for the opportunity to shine this past week, and we couldn't be more proud of every single one of them!