The Green Sheet


Tuesday, June 05, 2001

                                     Wednesday, September 1, 2010


 

Dear Pennekamp Families,

          Welcome to what promises to be a fantastic 2010-2011 school year!  It is always a true pleasure to see the excitement on the faces of children as they return to the friendly and comfortable environs of Pennekamp!  The school staff is brimming with enthusiasm after a summer of partaking in recreation and travel, participating in professional growth activities, and generally recharging our batteries.

           The Pennekamp staff is extremely proud of our school and the successes of our students. Our STAR (state-mandated testing) scores

were recently released, and Pennekamp once again excelled.  You should be quite proud of the achievements of your children.  In tradition

of  Pennekamp, we again have a terrific school staff as follows:

Teaching Staff (Room Numbers in Parentheses)

AM DK – Joanne Schepis (8) / PM DK – Valerie Ellis

AM Kdg. – Erin Schneck & Tami Freeman (6), Anne Vanderpool (7)

PM Kdg. – Dana Cannon (6), Amanda Vavao (7)

1stLydia Harding (11), Kristin Hicks (12), Michelle Syverson (15), Kim Price (16)

2nd – Juliet Smith (13), Wendy Fletcher (14), Candace Moriyama (17), Donna Barney (18)

3rdDeidra Hooper (19), Linda Hunt (20), Jayne Horowitz (21), Michele Moreno (22)

4thGarrett Romines (27), Sandra Rumble (29), Erynne Hart (31),

5th – Mike Warner (30), Bill Ahrens (32), Dawn Curry (33)

Learning Center – MaryChristine Daly (28), Gloria Marsella (28)

Speech & Language – Joyce Margolin (23) & Susan Hampton (28)  

Instrumental Music – Amy Johnson (25), Katie Cavallaro (Cafetorium)

Vocal Music – Lindsay Quiroz (9)

Reading Support – Tracey Windes (24)

Office & Support Staff

Principal – Dale Keldrauk

Office Manager – Debbie Snook

Office Clerk – Gertie Hill

Health Assistant – Gale Davis

Library Media – Stacia Costa

Technology – Kathy Long

Psychologist – Emily Allen & Rosalyn Cusick

Counselor – Linda Saker

Day Custodian – Nelson Tiangson

Night Custodian –  John Maher Jr.

Assistants – Judy Kelly, Paula Daniels, Michael Delgado, Rebecca Vaughn, Johnny Giovati

Noon Supervisors - Marina Trachy, Lorraine Fellows, Patricia Koester, Dana Maier, Stephanie Davis, Norma Oliver

PACE (After-School Programs) Coordinator – Joyce Santiago

EDP (Day Care) – Teachers: Holly Long (Site Coordinator), Heather Klaus, Joanie Silengo / Assistants: Vivian Klaus, Arcelia Zapata,

Janie Mederos, Woody Crist 

            On behalf of the Pennekamp Staff, I would like to extend a welcome to all new students and families to our school community.

 As we enter the new school year, I would like to convey a few important messages to all Pennekamp Families.

Parking – Due to limited space, all school lots are for staff parking only. Parents and visitors are not to park in these lots, even for brief

stops or drop-offs..  All non-staff parking should be done on adjacent streets.

Car Drop-Off and Pick-Up – Use only designated off-road drop-off and pick-up areas on Rowell Ave.(front of school) and Peck Ave (rear).

Do not park and leave cars unattended or blocking the flow of traffic in these areas. Always curb your child during drop-off and pick-up.

Parents who wish to walk children to class must park on adjacent streets, and never allow children to walk across streets unattended.

Arrival at SchoolKindergarten and DK students should arrive approximately 5 minutes prior to the beginning of class, and wait in front

of classrooms.Students in 1st-5th grades should arrive no earlier than 8:00 AM,which is the time that supervision begins on the east

(Peck Ave.) playground. Parents may wait with their children on the east playground, but should not remain on campus once school begins

unless volunteering in the classroom.

Pick-Up from School – Parents and caregivers must be prompt in picking up students at the end of the school day. Students should not remain

at the end of the school day. Students should not remain at school to play on the field or use playground equipment, but should report

 home immediately after school.

*Parents and caregivers must keep well informed of transportation arrangements, play dates, etc.

**Confusion arising over whereabouts of children after school, causes great anxiety to parents and school personnel. Please be certain that

all parties are aware of after school arrangements, and instruct your children not to go home with friends without informing you and the school.

Early Wednesdays – Every Wednesday as follows: 1st-5th = 8:15-1:30 / PM DK & PM  Kdg. = 10:10-1:30 / AM DK & AM Kdg. = No Change

Study Hall – Monitoring in the Cafetorium will be provided free of charge from 1:30-2:45 on Early Wednesdays.

Parents and Visitors on Campus – All parents and visitors must report to the school office and wear a Visitors Badge except during drop-off

and pick-up. Please refrain from socializing outside of classrooms after dropping off students or before picking them up. As you know

having a distraction-free campus during class times is crucial to maintaining the academic environment.

Pets – Pets are not allowed on campus.

Bicycles – Students in grades 3-5 only may ride bicycles to school. Bike riders must wear helmets and lock their bikes in racks. Bikes are not to

be ridden on campus at any time.

*Riders must receive a Bike Pass from the school office.

**Failure to follow procedures or to ride safely will result in a loss of bike privileges.

Skates, Skateboards, Scooters, etc.School District Policy prohibits students from riding or bringing these items to or from school at any

time, including after school and weekends. This includes “Razor” or similar type scooters as well as “Wheelies”, “Heelies” or any of the

other current shoes with inserts.

Tuesday Envelopes – Look for your children to bring these large envelopes home every Tuesday, other than this week when they are coming

home today (Wed.). Please review the contents carefully, sign the envelope, and return it to school with your child the following day. This is

an important means of communication between school and home.

*Green Sheet – Please read this principal’s newsletter in each week’s Dragon eNews(on-line) for important information, dates, etc.

School Attire – In order to ensure comfort and functionality for your children at school, please pay heed to the following “do’s” and “don’ts”

 Do’s: Dress appropriately for weather conditions; dress in layers; wear shoes that are P.E.-appropriate; mark all coats, sweaters, etc. with

child’s name; hats may be worn at school provided they are worn outside only and with brims facing frontward.

 Don’ts: No sandals or open-toed shoes; avoid platform shoes (bad for P.E.); no bare midriffs, spaghetti straps, tank tops, etc.; no clothing

containing profanity, inappropriate illustrations or graphics, etc.

*Parents should monitor children’s clothing – comfort and appropriateness are the keys.

**Every Friday is “School Spirit Day” at Pennekamp. Students and adults are encouraged to wear their Pennekamp T-shirts or clothing with

our school colors, blue and white. Look for T-shirt and sweatshirt sales at various events.

Lunch – Students in 1st-5th grades eat lunch at school. They may bring a lunch from home or buy a school lunch for $3.25, which includes milk.

Students bringing a lunch from home may purchase milk for $.50.Lunches can be pre-paid by account online by going to WWW.MBUSD.org.,

and opening the Food Services link. We encourage parents to pre-pay for lunches, and to avoid having children borrow lunch money from the

office.     

Class Placement – All student placements in classes as they appear on the posted lists are final. Please respect this policy and make every

effort to support your children, their teachers, and the school in order to ensure a happy and successful school year for all.

 

Important Dates

Thu., 9/2 – 6:30-8:00 p.m. – 5th Grade Back-to-School Night – Cafetorium

Tue. 9/14 – School Photos

Thu., 9/16 – PTA Meeting and 1st , 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade Back-to-School Night

     PTA Meeting in Cafetorium = 6:00 p.m.

    BTSN: 1st & 2nd = 6:45-7:30 / 3rd = 7:00-7:45 / 4th = 7:15-8:00

9/17-10/1 – Gift-Wrap Fundraiser

Sat., 9/25 – 8:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. -  PK Pride Day (School Beautification)

Mon. ,9/27 –  PACE (Pennekamp After-Class Enrichment) begins

Mon., 10/4    3:05 p.m. – School Site Council Mtg. – Room 10

Fri., 10/8 – Hearing & Vision Screening – Grades K, 2, 5

Fri., 10/29 – 10:00 a.m. – Halloween Parade

 

            Best wishes for a wonderful school year filled with exciting learning opportunities, good friendships, and memories to last for a

lifetime.  Join in the spirit as we enter what promises to be another banner year at Pennekamp. Go Dragons!

No School on Monday, Sept. 6  – Labor Day Holiday!

No School on Thursday, Sept. 9 – Local Holiday

 

                                                                                                Sincerely,

                                                                                                Dale Keldrauk