About Pennoyer

Pennoyer School proudly educates children from parts of Norridge, Harwood Heights, and unincorporated Norwood Park Township. During the 1830's, the Pennoyer family came from new England and settled in what is now known as Norridge. The land they settled laid between what is now East River Road and Cumberland Avenue. In 1838, members of the community met at the home of John Pennoyer to discuss the plans for the development of a school. The school began in 1839, in Pennoyer's home. In 1954 it was decided to build a new school at the corner of Cumberland and Foster Avenue. A major addition was added in 2001. The school district proudly educates children in grades PK-8.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Social Studies - International Project

GOOD MORNING!
 
Kaselehlie!  That is 'hello' in Pohnpeian.  Pohnpei is an island that is a part of the Federated States of Micronesia where Janelle Santos, Pennoyer Class of 2002, is stationed in the Peace Corps. The 6th grade social studies classes will be corresponding with Janelle over the next two years exchanging pictures, stories, and goods that will inspire learning about geography, culture, and people on the other side of the globe.  The students have already worked in groups and came up with a first round of questions for Janelle.   When this class is in 8th grade, Janelle will come into the classroom to meet the students and do a show and tell visit.
 
We are all looking forward to it!

Contact Ms. Peters for more information; she and her classes will be sharing updates throughout this exciting learning experience.
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