Panther families,

Our 6th graders are back from camp and we're so glad they had such a wonderful time! Word on the street is that camp staff were raving about our awesome PennPanthers and how wonderfully behaved they were! Way to represent!

Thank you to those who were able to walk to school with us last week! With this weather getting increasingly more beautiful, I'm hoping to see more walkers, more often!

The parenting resource I'm sharing this week is low-cost on-line parenting workshops! Check it out!

Stay awkward, brave and kind!

Carley Harp

Penngrove Traffic study link

Question of the week from Principal Harp

We got 7 responses last week!

HELP US GET MORE THAN 10 RESPONSES THIS WEEK!!
Each week, I will be sending out a question with which you will be given the opportunity to engage in a new conversation with your child. We all know how hard it is to draw out responses other than, "nothing" or "fine" when we ask "What did you do today?" or "How was school?" Be sure to use open ended follow-up questions and statements such as "Tell me more about that!" or "What did you think of that?" Please ask your student(s) the question below, share their response with us and make our day! You can submit more than one response! (No need to put names or identifying words.)

Out of the 5 days of the school week, which one is the hardest for you? tell me why.

Below is our Behavior Flow Chart. This helps staff determine next steps when there is undesired behaviors. NOTE: all responses are on a case-by-case basis depending on the student's needs and the behavior, and steps may be skipped or altered to meet the needs of the situation.

Last week, as part of Petaluma Educational Foundation’s 33rd Annual Scholarship Program, Mrs.Hlebakos presented the FIRST Penngrove Panthers Alumni Scholarship to Aldo Cabrera Medina.

Aldo plans to attend Sonoma State University, and *Fun Fact* he helped to create one of Penngrove Elementary’s favorite events- Fiesta Familiar with his mother & other community members.

We are proud to call him a #PennPantherAlumni

Be on the lookout for a email from your Room Parent with details about this week of appreciation!

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Open House is fast approaching - we cannot wait to share all the wonderful things we've done this year. Bring your Panthers and let them be your tour guide to the 2022-2023 school year & all of their achievements! 6:00- 7:00 on Thursday May 8th

The Class of 2024 will be taking care of dinner before Open House!

Purchase your tickets either by clicking HERE or by brining cash or check to the office.

Tickets are $12 per adult, and $10 per child.

Tickets include:

🍝 Pasta with either Marinara or Pesto

Sales end on Tuesday 05/08

Hi Penngrove families, it's time to clean out your bookshelves for our first school wide book swap! Please bring your book donations to school between May 1-8 and drop off at the front office. Students will browse and take home books Tuesday through Thursday and the swap will be open to families for Open House Night! Any books leftover will be used by our school or donated locally.

Looking forward to reusing and refreshing all our home libraries :)

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER & ASSIST MRS. M WITH THE BOOK SWAP

Join the Penngrove Elementary Community Tuesday May 23rd from 5:30-7:00 for an evening celebrating our Hispanic Community with fantastic food, live entertainment and lots of fun!

This is a PRESALE ONLY event, and tickets are required.

Ticket sales will close on Monday May 15th at midnight.

Tickets are per person/ Las entradas son por persona:

Ticket prices include dinner, drinks & dessert

Los precios de las entradas incluyen cena, bebidas y postre.

Purchase your tickets by clicking here / Compra tus boletos haciendo clic aquí

Every year, the Penngrove PTA honors community members who have gone above and beyond for our school. We are looking for a few people to join the committee to help select this years recipients from the nominations. Please email Devon at fopptamem@gmail.com to participate

End of Year BBQ is coming! We need volunteers to pull off this event. Please email Elizabeth at friendsofpenngrovepta@gmail.com to join the committee. 1st meeting will be held on Thursday April 27th at 7pm on Zoom

The end of the year is coming, and you know what that means- FIELD DAY!!!! Join the planning committee to map out the day by emailing Lisa- fopptatreas@gmail.com or

Molly - fopptafinsec@gmail.com to join!

Committee meeting will be held on zoom, Wednesday May 3rd

Hello Panther Families!

Please sign up here for helping out with the Schoolyard Pollinator Habitat. Thank you so much to all the folks asking how they can help!! You can sign up for a pre install help day or come on the main installation day on Saturday May 20th.

Amy Ortiz

Penngrove Elementary School
Garden Coordinator
aortiz@petk12.org

Dear Community Member,

I would like to personally invite you to share your feedback on traffic in Penngrove at a townhall meeting. The event will also include an option to watch and share feedback online.

I will be joined by county transportation officials from the Public Infrastructure Department as well as staff from the GHD Consulting, which is conducting a Penngrove area traffic study. The county initiated the traffic study to identify potential improvements that address congestion, mobility, safety and regional growth.

The County is committed to finding solutions that respond to community concerns about traffic and safety on roadways in and around Penngrove. Community engagement is key to this process so that community members and stakeholders have an opportunity to share concerns, be informed and provide comments.

What: Penngrove Traffic Study Townhall

When: May 4, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Penngrove Community Hall, 385 Woodward Ave., Penngrove or view online here

American Sign Language and Spanish translation will be available through the online webinar. For additional information on the traffic study and to submit comments online please visit www.penngrovetraffic.com. The comment period closes at the end of day on May 29.

I look forward to seeing you and hearing your solutions! Please contact my office if you have questions or concerns district2@sonoma-county.org.

Sincerely,

David

David A. Rabbitt

Supervisor, Second District

County of Sonoma

County Administration Center

575 Administration Drive, Room 100

Santa Rosa, California 95403

(707) 565 – 2241

David.Rabbitt@sonoma-county.org

Reminder to check the Lost & Found for your child's wayward items!

Students have been doing a great job lately - but it is starting to build up.

Don't wait till Open House- remind your Panther to check it out 🐾

Our 2023 District Wide Art Show will open at Lucchesi Center Wednesday, May 3rd, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Mark your calendars and join us for a night celebrating the Petaluma City Schools Arts Programs and our Artists. Casa Grande’s Culinary Program will serve light appetizers and refreshments, and the Jazz programs from Petaluma High and Casa Grande High will provide musical entertainment. Food trucks will also be available for families to purchase dinner if desired.

The show will be available for viewing through Friday, May 12th.

PCS Volunteer Application

Statement of Insurance Coverage

Email: penngrove@petk12.org
Website: penngroveelementary.org
Location: 365 Adobe Road, Penngrove, CA, USA
Phone: (707) 778-4755
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Penngrove-Elementary-School-323595021067904/
Twitter: @pennpanthers