Penngrove Press

Wednesday May 17th, 2023

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Panther families,

I am SO EXCITED for our first Science Night tonight! I hope to see you there and have some fun with all the cool experiments and tricks we get to try out!

WE NEED YOU! It is time for Coach K to pass the baton! No experience necessary. This is a part time, non-credentialed position filled with fun and games! Parking spot included! If anyone is interested in a PE specialist position for next year, please email me asap! Coach K is going to assist the person who takes over, and will share all her wisdom and plans! You can add your own ideas to what she has already built. The job is about 20 hours per week, and you see all classes for 40 minutes once per week. The teacher of the class stays in the space so that you have support if needed. Have questions? Contact Coach K directly at akeaney@petk12.org. She would love to tell you all about the position and give you a pep talk!

Stay awkward, brave and kind!

Carley Harp

PennStaff Spotlight!

Question of the week from Principal Harp

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We got 6 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.)

What is the funniest thing you've seen or heard this week?

PBIS Corner

Parent Education

PBIS is a multi-year roll-out. We are in year 1, and it is determined to require 3-5 years of implementation with fidelity before it feels successful. However, we are already seeing growth and progress with our Panthers due to the dedication of our team!

🪴 Garden Update 🪴

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Hello Panther Families!

THIS SATURDAY!!!

We are still looking for helpers for our Pollinator Habitat Install.

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!!

Amy Ortiz

Penngrove Elementary School
Garden Coordinator
aortiz@petk12.org

PTA Budget Meeting

6th Grade Book Project

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Our graduating classes have worked on some fun books this year, have a look and order one for summer reading! NOTE: 6th grade students will be receiving a free copy of their class book

Click here to order

Waldo's Untold Secret by Mrs. Newman's class

Waldo decided to try and look for his dad. During his journeys, he felt like someone was following him. He gets this weird feeling, but he can't quite put his finger on it. He looks hard for his dad and meets many people...and animals.

Can he find his dad? Read and find out!

6th grade Short Stories by Ms. J's class

31 kids and all of their fantastic tales. How can it be better? We have funny tales about the tragedy of Mack Window the Wise or a story called "The Proof I have a Brain" or maybe the fantastic story called, "The Alive Supplies!"

If you want a bit of everything, this is the book for you!

Cost is $10 a book. Cash or check, payable to Penngrove Elementary, turned in at the office.

If you have any questions, contact Mrs. M at amiljkovic@petk12.org

🎶 Penngrove 5th/ 6th Music Concert 🎶

🌮 Fiesta Familiar 🌮

Thank you to everyone who purchased their tickets for Fiesta Familiar! We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday the 23rd from 5:30-7:00

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Forgot to purchase your tickets? Want to earn a free meal at Fiesta?

Click here to sign up to volunteer at Fiesta Familiar

Want a free meal? Sign up for a clean up shift!

We are looking for help with set up, serving and clean up. Adults only for food serving please, but we welcome everyone to help with clean up!

*1 free meal per person

🐾 Friends of Penngrove PTA Corner 🐾

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05/22 Monday PTA Association Meeting & Honorary Service Awards

Join us for the last Association meeting of the year! The Honorary Service Awards will also be held. Can't join in person? We will be offering the option to zoom in! Please RSVP by clicking here

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Student PTA Meeting - May 30th during school

Remind your Panther PTA members to attend our last Student Meeting of the year! We will be voting on next year's Jog-a-thon theme, so it should be exciting!

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SAVE THE DATE! June 2nd- End of Year BBQ

Mark your calendars for the End of Year BBQ! Join members of #TeamPenn & the Friends of Penngrove PTA for a night at Penngrove Park- food, music, games & more!

RSVP NOW- https://friendspenngrovepta.membershiptoolkit.com/BBQ23
Want to help out at the BBQ?

Servers- https://bit.ly/EoYBBQServers23

Prep & CleanUp- https://bit.ly/EoYBBQHelp23

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06/06 - FIELD DAY!!! All hands on deck!

Join the fun on Field Day! We have volunteer time slots available all day- sign up for as much or as little as your schedule allows! Everyone is welcome- click here to sign up

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Donations needed for Field Day

Making a Costco run? The Field Day Committee is looking for donations of the Bunch O Balloons Costco packs for some wet & messy fun on the 6th. Please reach out to Molly @ fopptafinsec@gmail.com or Lisa @ fopptatreas@gmail.com if you are able to assist with this need. Or feel free to drop off in the office. We appreciate your help!

🛼 Skate & Donate 🛼

Class of 2024 Fundraiser

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Order yours today - https://bit.ly/CandyLeis23

PE Teacher Needed

🚦 Safe Routes To School 🚦

TAKE OUR SAFE STREETS FOR ALL SURVEY! Whether you walk, bike, or drive to school, improving Safe Routes to School makes our streets safer for all road users! This important survey will inform future Safe Routes to School programming and projects (including potential infrastructure improvements such as bike lanes, crosswalks, etc) to facilitate safer transportation. This year, local public works/planning departments in every jurisdiction are working on their Active Transportation Plan updates. An infrastructure project typically needs to be in a Transportation Plan in order for it to be funded. Parent (and school staff) voices are critical for identifying potential projects and priority routes in the vicinity of schools.

¡TOMA NUESTRAS CALLES SEGURAS PARA TODOS ENCUESTA! Ya sea que camine, vaya en bicicleta o maneje a la escuela, ¡mejorar Rutas seguras a la escuela lo hace más seguro para todos los usuarios de la vía! Esta importante encuesta informará la programación y los proyectos futuros de Rutas seguras a la escuela (incluidas las posibles mejoras de infraestructura, como carriles para bicicletas, cruces peatonales, etc.) para facilitar un transporte más seguro. Este año, los departamentos locales de obras públicas/planificación de todas las jurisdicciones están trabajando en actualizar el Plan de transporte activo. Un proyecto de infraestructura típicamente necesita estar en un Plande Transporte para que pueda ser financiado. Las voces de los padres (y del personal escolar) son críticas para identificar futuros proyectos y rutas prioritarias cerca de las escuelas.

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🗒️ Things To Do, Classes & More 🗒️

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Upcoming Event: Parent Workshop & Connection Circles - Monday, May 22nd

Petaluma City Schools has partnered with the Society for Social Health & Well-Being to offer a monthly series of Social-Emotional Health Workshops and Parent Discussion Groups to provide more support, opportunities to grow & connect as parents (with each other) and foster a greater sense of community. Each month we will have a theme to be discussed and professionally facilitated discussion and support on areas such as:

Managing the Screen & Digital Well-being or
Fostering Health Social Connections for Kids (and us parents)
New Communication Tools to engage your kids in ways they want to connect
Addressing Mental and Emotional Health Challenges Head on

We will be joined by a local expert to provide educational material, hands-on practice and then open discussion groups and support circles for parents to share their challenges and their triumphs so we can all learn and grow together.

This month's topic: Overwhelm and Energy Depletion as a Modern Parent

Registration is now open!
This is a wonderful way for you as a parent to become more emotionally equipped to support your children (and yourselves), feel supported by other PCS parents, and begin to grow a community of parents you can connect with for years to come!

Where: Kenilworth Junior High - Library (800 Riesling Rd., Petaluma)
When: Monday, May 22, 2023 6:00 - 7:30 PM.

Childcare and translation services will be provided!

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Próximo evento: taller para padres y círculos de conexión: lunes 22 de mayo

Las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Petaluma se han asociado con la Sociedad para la Salud y el Bienestar Social para ofrecer una serie mensual de Talleres de Salud Socioemocional y Grupos de Discusión para Padres para brindar más apoyo, oportunidades para crecer y conectarse como padres (entre sí) y fomentar una mayor sentido de comunidad. Cada mes tendremos un tema para ser discutido y discusión facilitada profesionalmente y apoyo en áreas tales como:

Administrar la pantalla y el bienestar digital o
Fomento de conexiones sociales de salud para niños (y nosotros, los padres)
Nuevas herramientas de comunicación para involucrar a sus hijos en las formas en que quieren conectarse
Abordar los desafíos de salud mental y emocional de frente

Nos acompañará un experto local para proporcionar material educativo, práctica práctica y luego abrir grupos de discusión y círculos de apoyo para que los padres compartan sus desafíos y sus triunfos para que todos podamos aprender y crecer juntos. El tema de este mes: Abrumamiento y agotamiento de la energía como padre moderno

¡La inscripción ya está abierta! ¡Esta es una manera maravillosa para que usted, como padre, se equipe más emocionalmente para apoyar a sus hijos (y a usted mismo), sentirse apoyado por otros padres de PCS y comenzar a hacer crecer una comunidad de padres con los que puede conectarse en los años venideros!

Dónde: Kenilworth Junior High - Biblioteca (800 Riesling Rd., Petaluma)

Cuándo: Lunes, 22 de mayo de 2023 6:00 - 7:30 PM.

¡Se proporcionarán servicios de traducción y cuidado de niños!