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THANK YOU for those who participated in our very first walk and roll to school day today! I'd love to see this initiative grow! Next month, we will walk on November 16th in honor of Ruby Bridges and her bravery in her participation in the historic integration of schools so many years ago.

There is a lot of action on our campus! The portables have been installed and 5th and 6th grade teachers are packing their classrooms to move in at the end of November for their temporary teaching locations. Demolition begins over winter break, then construction begins for our 6 new classrooms and a new library. And, look at these beautiful colors on the Penngrove campus!

Please continue to be cautious during drop off and pick up. Please follow all laws and safety measures when dropping off and picking up students, including only turning right out of the parking lot, moving to the side of Adobe to enter the lot, and following the flow of traffic. I met with CHP, Sonoma County Transportation and Public Works on Monday morning to discuss traffic and safety. There will be a survey coming out from the Sonoma County Transportation and Public Works in order to get your input as to needs, so please be on the look out for that soon.

Be sure to read the graphic below regarding our Halloween day parade and costume expectations. Teachers will be planning activities in their rooms, and will communicate details in their usual communications.

Stay awkward, brave and kind!

Question of the week from Principal Harp

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.)

What is your favorite thing about fall? Why?

Check out last weeks answers below

One of the tasks of our PBIS team is to find ways for us to continuously evaluate our practices in improving student behaviors. We have an expected behavioral focus each week for staff to identify and praise students when they are "caught" doing what we expect them to be doing. The focus is introduced at our weekly assembly time. This week's focus is for students to stay seated at the lunch tables, until excused by an adult and to clean up garbage, even if it's not their own.

This week in first grade students are enrolled in Monsters University. All three first grade classrooms are transformed with fun decorations connected to the Monsters Inc/Monsters University theme. When students arrived on Monday morning we opened our acceptance letter, and discussed about all that we would work towards this week to graduate. Our math this week is all Monsters theme, as we are practing comparing numbers, graphing, and ordering numbers from least to greatest. Our language arts this week is also monsters, as we have read multiple monsters picture books, and created our own monsters, using play doh monster kits, and our knowledge of adjectives.

We are so grateful for the PTA , and their special grant opportunities, that funded the supplies to make this week extra magical for the first grade students. They are so excited about all of our class work this week, and love wearing their MU badges to show others that they are enrolled! - Mrs. Lattig

Penngrove Market’s 4th Annual Art & Craft Fair is back!

Saturday, November 5th from 10am - 6pm!

This fun outdoor event is a benefit for Penngrove Elementary.

They will have lots of local vendors, live music, good food and drinks, and it will be a great time!

They already have a lot of familiar, wonderful vendors coming back this year, and some fantastic new ones as well! If you’re interested in knowing more please email Penngrove Market at info@penngrovemarket.com or click the image above

We are so incredibly excited for the Harvest Festival on Sunday, November 6th from 12-4.

Including the 1st Chili Cookoff, a Canned Food Drive, multiple take-away craft booths, carnival games, food & sooo much more!

This is a free event hosted by the PTA, with food & beverages available to purchase in support of the Class of 2023.

Click each link to sign up:

Harvest Festival Volunteers Click here to sign up to help the day of
Cake Walk Baked Goods Donations Click here to donate individually wrapped baked goods

Items Needed Click here to sign up to contribute items needed

Click the links below:

Chili Cookoff Participants - click here to put your homemade chili to the test! *deadline to enter is 11/1*

Chili Cookoff Tastings - click here to purchase a tasting card *deadline to purchase tickets is 11/3 at 11:59pm*

Please join our community by gathering your family together to create a scarecrow to be displayed at our Fall Festival along the fence by the Kindergarten playground on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

Please see below for guidelines, tips, and drop off/pickup information.

Size, construction, and display requirements:

• Scarecrows shall be built upon a base no larger than 4’ high, 3’ wide.

• Scarecrows should be handmade and not purchased from a retailer.

• Scarecrows should be built to withstand the elements (wind, rain, sun).

• No flammable, electrical or battery-operated items can be used.

• Scarecrow must be school appropriate (no weapons, blood, political or offensive decor permitted).

Scarecrow Tips:

• Supplies suggestions: shirt, pants, buttons, hats, gloves, socks, glue, pillowcases, yarn, felt tip pens, rubber bands, safety pins, bamboo pole, ropes, craft wire, or hay (recycled shopping bags stuffed with newspapers or rags are good for stuffing).

Set-Up:

• Bring your fully assembled scarecrow to school pickup on Friday, November 4 or between the hours of 11-3pm on Saturday, November 5.

Pick-Up:

• Scarecrows MUST be removed at the end of the event Sunday, November 6 after 4:00 pm.

Questions? Contact Molly M @ fopptafinsec@gmail.com

More details coming soon

PTA will be providing Hot Chocolate

TK-2nd Grade: 6:00-7:00

3rd-6th Grades: 7:00-8:00

Complete and submit our RUBY BRIDGES WALK TO SCHOOL DAY BINGO CHALLENGE for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card to a locally owned BIPOC business.

Students who participate in our Ruby Bridges BINGO Challenge and submit their Challenge Sheets to SRTS by Monday December 5th will be entered into our drawing.

Submit your #PennPanthers artwork to the office by Friday, November 4th to be considered for the front or back cover of the 2022/23 yearbook. We cannot wait to see the creativity from our students!

Want to learn more about the class of 2023 fundraising?

Read their intro from the 8/31 press here.

The Class of 2023 is SO grateful for your fundraising support this year. We are a little over 1/3 of the way to sending all 62 #PennPanthers to 6th grade camp! The committee is working hard to provide a variety of opportunities for the community to choose from to help us complete our fundraising goals. Hopefully you will find something that looks fun!

• Amy's Dine and Donate 11/2

Check out the flyer below!

• See's Candy

Shop our online store for sweet treats and holiday gifts. Order now through 12/2 for See's Candy delivery to your home or business.

• Paint Night - 12/8

Sign up for the Penngrove Paint Night on Thursday, December 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Multi. The cost per painter is $40 and payment is due at the event check-in. There is limited availability, so RSVP today to paint a snowman winter themed masterpiece with us!

Here is a sneak peek at what's to come for the 6th Grade Plant Sale at the Harvest Fest!

Speaking of Harvest- there is a TON going on in the garden- be sure to check out the Instagram page for more updates- https://www.instagram.com/pennpanthersgarden/

PCS Volunteer Application

Statement of Insurance Coverage

Free TB testing will be held at the District Office (200 Douglas St., 94952) from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM once a month - please contact the District Office for more info

🐾 Meals are free for all students 🐾

🐾 Meals are free for all students 🐾

I know, I know... Penngrove is not set up in the best way for students to walk and roll to school. HOWEVER... I have a challenge for you for National Walk and Roll month! We are setting up a "walking school bus" on October 26th. Students and families can meet at Penngrove Park at 7:45 for TK/K families and 8am for 1-6th grade families, and walk as a group to school that day! Get some friends together to meet, walk and enjoy each other's company, plus get in some steps and fresh air, all while avoiding our parking lot! I'll meet you there and we'll have prizes for students who walk!

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Website: penngroveelementary.org
Location: 365 Adobe Road, Penngrove, CA, USA
Phone: (707) 778-4755
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