Hawk Thoughts & Happenings
Team Pennoyer,
Well, I just can't thank you all enough for the incredible lift you all accomplished this week while both Alicia and I were out sick. You'll never know how much I truly appreciate how you all stepped up. I know it's not easy when you have multiple administrators out all week in such a small district. I really wanted to be back at work, and just sick of being away from all of you and our students. I'm looking forward to next week for sure! In the meantime...I may have lost some of my roles to staff members more suitable...haha.
I thought I'd share two photos with you this week of my kids holding my best friend Barry's new baby girl, Etta, from a week ago. This baby was a true blessing and not an easy decision for Barry who has been fighting Hodgkins Lymphoma for almost 8 years now. To see the look on my kids' faces when they held a newborn for the first time was absolutely priceless, and knowing everything Barry has fought through to get to this point, made it that much sweeter. I think Sadie is a natural, while Lennon couldn't look and feel more uncomfortable with Etta in his arms...lol. Gotta love the Beastie Boys shirt from my 16 year old son though!
- Looking to hire a new paraprofessional. Please reach out to Alicia if you have any potential prospects for Pennoyer...thanks!
- New Friday Car Line Opportunity During Arrival Time - Want to be a "Guest DJ" and greeter during morning car line? Reach out to Adam if you're interested! You can have your own playlist if you'd like and be a part of a fun part of the day connecting with our families and students on Fridays during arrival time. This is from 7:50am-8:10am if you're interested. HERE is a sign up sheet to make things easier, but reach out to Adam with any questions.
- Hand 2 Mind event opportunity for K-5th grade staff. Check this flyer out and let Adam know if you're interested.
- Student Testing - (See Melissa w/ questions)
- NWEA Fall MAP Growth - Reading & Math - K-8th the week of September 5th
- Helpful Links - Teacher's Guide to MAP, MAP Growth Proctor Slide Deck, and MAP Instructions for Testing
- Circus Amongus is coming to Pennoyer on Thursday, September 14th all day for our students and staff from PreK-8th grade.
- Circus Amongus Pamphlet
- Preview of Schedule for Circus Amongus Day at Pennoyer (Click on the pdf flyer to open up some links)
- Circus Amongus Website and FAQ's
- Instagram Promo Video
- September 13th, they'll be a 1 hour special staff meeting after school from 2:40-3:40pm to help prepare us all to support the activities and events on September 14th (Paraprofessionals will join us as well)
- Parents/Community member volunteers will have a separate meeting during the evening of September 13th to prepare them for the day too.
- Please Complete the Principal’s Crew Survey by September 15th. Then I'll reach out to students' families that are chosen and our first meetings will be Thursday, September 21st during lunch/recess times.
- Putting in Weekly Announcements Reminder
- To submit an announcement, submit to this spreadsheet HERE (also linked within Master Schedule Dashboard) - I'll be doing this another week or two and then Peer Leaders and Nina will be taking over w/ video announcements.
- Letters About Literature in Illinois contest for our students if you're interested. Click HERE for more information.
- If you need more lunch bins for your classroom, please reach out to Adam and he'll look into ordering more.
- Please refrain from parking in any of the visitor or staff spots in the front of the building and circle drive. There should be enough spots in the West parking lot. We have visitors throughout the day that really rely on those open spots. Please see Adam with any questions or concerns.
- Curriculum Night - September 7th from 5:30-7:30pm (HERE is the schedule)
5:30-5:45 - Pre K-5 presentations
5:50-6:05 - Pre K-5 presentations
6:05-6:20 - Pre K-5 presentations
6:30-7:30 - Middle school w/ student schedule rotation
- Creating new Clubs at Pennoyer and Submitting Club Information for Website (Existing or New Clubs)
- If you’re interested in starting up a new club, please submit your ideas HERE! You can check out the CBA if needed for more information. For new clubs, we’ve created a helpful link on our website to showcase the wonderful opportunities for our students at Pennoyer. Please make sure once your club is approved that you create a one page Google Doc or Slide to share with Adam and Pat. Also, if you’re continuing a club from last year, please make sure the information is updated if needed...thanks!
- Here’s an EXAMPLE for your reference.
- Stipend Opening for Varsity Boys Volleyball in the spring...Connect w/ Adam if interested.
- Social Club Dues - HERE is a reminder
- Sub Plans and System
- Just a friendly reminder that all teachers should create a general Emergency sub plan by Tuesday, September 5th.
- Please drop Emergency Sub Plans into this Folder and make sure everyone at Pennoyer can view…thanks!
- Here is an example of a teacher Emergency Plan for subs of needed. Time stamping is a good idea, but if you have another format that works, that’s fine too. Just make sure to include important student information a sub would need about your groups of students and a variety of viable options for your students if ever needed.
- We'll also continue to use our Internal Sub Doc as needed this year.
Weekly Hawk Playlist/Lyric
"Home again, home again. One day I know, I'll feel home again. Born again, born again. One day I know, I'll feel strong again..."
- Home Again by Michael Kiwanuka
Hawk Celebrations
September Birthdays! 🎂
Diana Dylag - 9/3
Justin Widd - 9/13
Maria Torres - 9/13
Megan McManus - 9/15
Kate Barzano - 9/18
Vicki Palicka - 9/18
Barb Raffaelli - 9/21
Connect - Collaborate - Celebrate
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