Penn Pride Newsletter
3/29/24
Upcoming Dates
- March 29th- PTO Bingo Night at 7:00
- April 3- 4th grade to Liberty High School to watch The Little Mermaid
- April 9th- 3rd grade to The Stanley Art Museum
- April 10th- No School
- April 12th- Penncake Day
- April 16th- Hearing Screenings: Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st and 5th grade
- April 18th- Science Night 6:00-8:00
- April 19th- No School
- April 19th, 20th and 21st- Penn Drama Performance at Liberty High School
Important Information
2023-2024 Yearbook Sales
It is time to order your copy of the 2023-2024 yearbook. Our PTO will purchase a copy for each 5th and 6th grade student. Online ordering is open through April 14th.
Midwest One Bank Kids' Art Exhibit
MidwestOne Bank is planning on hosting a Kids’ Art open house on Thursday, April 4th from 5:30-7:00 PM at MidWestOne Bank, 102 S. Clinton Street in Iowa City. They will have all of this year’s entries on display. This will be open to the public and all are welcome. They will plan to serve refreshments.
Kindergarten Round-up
We will hold or Kindergarten Round-up for all incoming Kindergarten students on April 18th from 2:30-3:40. Students should attend with their families. During this event families will learn about Penn Elementary and students will get to meet the Kindergarten teachers and future classmates.
Our PTO would like to also invite all incoming Kindergarten students to attend the PTO Science Night on April 18th from 6:00-8:00.
2024-2025 Class Placements
We have received request for the survey to give input on placements for 2024-2025 school year and to request sibling matches. At this time we are waiting to send the survey due to staffing changes. Ms. Durband will be retiring and Mrs. Meyer (1st grade) is taking a leave of absences.
Once we have a better idea of teacher placements we will be sharing the link to ensure you have the most accurate information when completing the survey.
Mileage Club Volunteers Needed
The weather is warming up which means mileage club is back. We are looking for volunteers to help us make this program successful again!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A48ACAD2EA0FA7-47971523-mileage
April Cafeteria Volunteers
Girls on the Run Registration
Don’t miss your chance to sign up for Girls on the Run programming this spring and summer, with options for 3rd-5th grade and a new 6th grade program called Heart & Sole. We did not have enough coaches to field a GOTR team at Penn this season So Penn families are encouraged to sign up for the following community sites:
- Girls on the Run (3rd-5th grade) - Tuesdays/Thursdays from 5:30-6:45 PM at the North Liberty Community Center. Register for GOTR.
- Heart & Sole (6th Grade) - Wednesdays, 5-7 at the North Liberty Community Center. Heart & Sole is intended to support kiddos transitioning into junior high school. Register for Heart & Sole.
Be sure to also check out Camp GOTR - all the fun of Girls on the Run in a summer camp format with locations in North Liberty and Iowa City. Open to girls entering or exiting 3rd-5th grade. Learn more about Camp GOTR.
If you'd like to learn more about coaching in the future so we can have a dedicated Penn team, email info@girlsontheruniowa.org.
Only 3 Weeks Left!!! Hy Vee Receipts
We are down to three weeks remaining to turn in Hy Vee receipts. Help us meet our goal of $1,500!
If you have online receipts you can take a screenshot and submit them to the pennpto@gmail.com
5th and 6th Grade Information
- May 13th- Track and Field Day
- May 16, 17, 20, 21 and 22nd- School of the Wild
- June 4th- 5th grade celebration from 2:00-2:45
- June 5th- 6th grade celebration from 8:15-9:00
Liberty Show Choir Camp
The 2nd annual Storm the Stage Show Choir Camp which will be held at Liberty HS on June 10-13 from 1-4pm each day. This camp is for incoming 4th-9th graders (current 3rd - 8th grades).
Penn Glow Show
Our Glow Show will be returning again this year! Save the date you won't want to miss this event! May 14th from 5:00-7:00 for the art event. The music times are still TBD with shows for students in Kindergarten-6th grade.
New Pride Rock Link
The PTO Pride Rock has been updated for the upcoming months. Click here for the new link. The new link will also be saved below in the PTO section.
Penn PTO Information
Penn Pride Rock Sign-up
Penn Pride Rock- Penn's Pride Rock is a way to celebrate your child. For $15 a day (proceeds to the Penn PTO) you are able to paint a message on the rock to celebrate your child's special day. Click here to reserve a time to celebrate your child.
Funding assistance is available for any family. If you are needing assistance email Mr. Brandon at brandon.david@iowacityschools.org