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.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Interesting Video about 200 years - world health and income growth


About this Video

It was the last 200 years that changed the world. In 1809 all countries of the world had a life expectancy under 40 years and an income per person less than 3000 dollar per year. Since then the world has changed but it was not until after the second world war that most countries started to improve.

For the first time, Gapminder can now visualize change in life expectancy and income per person over the last two centuries. In this Gapminder video, Hans Rosling shows you how all the countries of the world have developed since 1809 – 200 years ago.

The interactive animations and corresponding documentation are freely available at www.gapminder.org/world.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Facebook Stats - Thank you for checking out the great Pennoyer News!

Here is this week's summary for your Facebook Page:

Pennoyer School District 79
208monthly active users13 since last week
182people like this2 since last week
21wall posts or comments this week10 since last week
166visits this week67 since last week

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Wendy's Night - TONIGHT

Hi Everyone,
 
 Enjoy not cooking dinner and help the Class of 2011.
 Have dinner at Wendy's tonight!
 

 

 

WENDY'S on HARLEM AND HIGGINS

IS PROUD TO SPONSOR...Wendy’s Night !

 

WHEN:  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22,

for

PENNOYER SCHOOL

AND

THE CLASS OF 2011!

 

Wendy’s will donate 15% of all sales between

5:00 and 8:00 PM!

Drive thru or Dine in we get the credit!

 

Tell your friends and neighbors!

No Flyer Is Needed

 

  

Wendy’s

 5472 N Harlem Ave.,

Chicago, IL

            (773) 763-6754      

 

Thank you from the Class of 2011!

 

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, February 23 Pennoyer students in grades 4, 5, and 6 will compete at the Eisenhower Library against neighboring schools from 4 to 5:15! GO HAWKS!

Friday, February 18, 2011

Superintendent on Technology Integration at Pennoyer

Recently the superintendent was interviewed by the associate director of the Illinois Association of School Administrators on Pennoyer's use of technology.

Have a nice three-day weekend!

Weekly Updates from Mrs. Miceli

Please see attached documents (embedded in Posterous) for the Weekly, Hot Dog Day, and the Mother Son Adventure.
Have a wonderful weekend!!

Pennoyer Weekly 02212011.pdf (53 KB)
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Hot Dog Day.pdf (1135 KB)
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Mother Son.pdf (783 KB)
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

5th Grade Math Fun

Exciting news from 2nd grade

As part of the 2nd grade science curriculum, Ms. Christl and Ms. Lazich are hosting a visit from local dentist Dr. Lawrence Kolar on Thurs., February 17, 2011 at 10:30am (parents are welcome to attend).

Dr. Kolar will be speaking with the children about dental health topics including keeping teeth clean and healthy. He will also engage the students in a question and answer session.

This visit is in support of National Children's Dental Health Month. More information about Dr. Kolar can be found on his website at http://www.kolardental.com

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Facebook usage stats

We really appreciate your interest in Pennoyer School and your viewing and interacting with the school district's Facebook presence!

Here is this week's summary for your Facebook Page:

Pennoyer School District 79
246monthly active users23 since last week 179people like this13 since last week 18wall posts or comments this week18 since last week 294visits this week121 since last week

Essay Contest Information - Read More on Posterous for the full flyer

Elementary Program Ideas February 2011.pdf (352 KB)
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Who can enter?
The contest is open to individual girls and boys in each of three catego-ries (Choose your category by grade-level):
3rd grade to 5th grade (Ages 8-11)
6th grade to 8th grade (Ages 12-14)

How Do I Enter? Go to http://www.engineergirl.org/?id=13161 for full contest rules and information.
Entries must be received by 6:00 p.m. (EST) on March 1, 2011.

What are the Awards? 
First-place winners will be awarded $500. 
Second-place entries will be awarded $250. 
Third-place entries will be awarded $100.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

8th Grade Valentine's Day Fundraiser!

The Class of 2011-Chocolate Sucker Sale.pdf (93 KB)
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The Class of 2011

 

Will Be Celebrating Valentine’s Day

 

By Selling Chocolate Heart Suckers

 

On Monday, February 14th

 

For $1.00 Each

 

Mother Son Event - See Flyer in Posterous

Mother Son (1).pdf (783 KB)
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Father Daughter Dance

Father Daughter.pdf (32 KB)
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If you have not signed up, please call the PTC reps on the flyer!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

We are OPEN tomorrow!! Normal School Day Friday, February 4, 2011 - Ski Trip ON too!

Dear Students, families, staff, and community members,

Pennoyer School will be open tomorrow!! Please allow for extra time in the morning and afternoon commute as some roads are still icy and snowy!!  Please use extra caution waiting for buses as some corners have high snow piles.

The Ski Trip is ON - students should leave equipment in the Board room as has been done in the past.

PS - Regarding the Pepsi Refresh Project, we did an IMPRESSIVE job, ranking 67 out of more than 1100 projects. While it was not enough to win at this time, it shows how wonderfully successful we can be when we work together! I'm proud of our placement.

The Pepsi project is changing and there are no "roll overs" as have been done in the past; a new Pepsi project is expected to be unveiled in the month of May - we'll be watching, and we may try to compete again??

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Snow Day #2 Closed Thu., Feb.3

Due to safety concerns for students, staff, and community, Pennoyer School will be closed Thursday, February 3, 2011. We plan to reopen as normal on Friday. Be safe!

Michael Lubelfeld Ed.D.
Superintendent

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

SCHOOL IS CLOSED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Due to the impending weather, and for the safety of students, staff, and the community, Pennoyer School District #79 will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, February 2, 2011.

SCHOOL IS CLOSED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Due to the impending weather, and for the safety of students, staff, and the community, Pennoyer School Distrit #79 will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, February 2, 2011.

All After School Activities Are Cancelled Today

We'll make a decision about tomorrow's (Wed., Feb. 2) school day (open or closed) later today

today (Feb. 1- Tuesday) - all after school activities are cancelled