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.

Monday, March 28, 2011

If you shop at Target, you can help Pennoyer School - at no extra costs!

There are so many ways you can help Pennoyer School, one way is to register your Target Red card (if you have one) as a Pennoyer School supporter ... for details: https://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-005174&ref=sr_shorturl_tcoe

There is NO EXTRA COST to you for Target to donate 5% of your shopping costs directly to Pennoyer School!

Check it out - please consider connecting your Target Red card to Pennoyer School!

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Friday, March 25, 2011

News from Mrs. Miceli

Please click "Read More On Posterous" (From Facebook) to see the documents: 

The Weekly from Mrs. Miceli
News about the Science Fair
April Calendar
May Hot Lunch

Pennoyer Weekly 03282011.pdf Download this file

PENNOYER SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR 2011.pdf Download this file

May Hot Lunch.pdf Download this file

04 Calendar April.pdf Download this file

Senator Dan Kotowski visits the 7th and 8th grade!

Pennoyer school is very grateful to Senator Dan Kotowski for spending quality educational time with the Pennoyer 7th and 8th grade students today! The senator interacted with the students on topics such as state finances, policy making, community issues, and governance. The senator's visit is part of the Pennoyer school commitment to partnerships with government, business, and the community as we all partner together to educate our youth!  Pictures of Senator Kotowski's visit will be posted. Sen. Kotowski can be reached at dan@senatorkotowski.com, or http://www.senatorkotowski.com

DARE Graduation

Today the 5th grade students celebrated their D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program with poems, essays, speeches, videos, and song. Thank you to the Norridge Village officials (Mayor, Clerk, Trustees, Police Chief, Police Officers) for continuing the supportive partnership between village and school as we work together to support the lives of our youth. We will share some photos of the graduation as well!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Pennoyer Wins Battle of the Books!!!

Pennoyer School wins 
517
 
517
 
B60
  
360
 FIRST PLACE! 
360
 
B60
 
517
 
517
 
Pennoyer - 367 points
Saint Eugene Blue - 362 points
Giles - 357 points

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

We're proud of our outstanding 8th grade students and their science fair projects

The Pennoyer 8th grade students, under the able leadership and creative inspiration of science teacher Mrs. Wiegandt, created amazing science fair projects! They were on display today for judging and they'll be on display tomorrow for everyone to see!

Well done!

Nice work.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Video (10 minutes) about 21st Century Learners

Why do we invest time and energy and resources into 21st Century skills?? Nice video sharing essential elements of effective teaching in the present - for our future.

A few reminders ...

Friday, March 25, 2011 - 8:30am - DARE Graduation! -5th Grade

Friday, March 25, 2011 - 9:30am-11:30am - Special classroom visit from Senator Dan Kotowski to Ms. Peters' 7th and 8th grade social studies classes

Friday, March 25, 2011 - 2:45pm - Friday, April 1, 2011 - SPRING BREAK!!

Monday, April 4, 2011 - Welcome back from Spring Break

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - NO Student attendance - Election Day (vote) - Teacher/Staff Institute Day (Professional Development)

Hot Dog Day right after break!

Read the attached flyer in Posterous!

Pennoyer News from Mrs. Miceli!

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Please check out this week's news from Mrs. Miceli

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Wendy's Night! Tonight!

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WENDY'S on HARLEM AND HIGGINS

IS PROUD TO SPONSOR...Wendy’s Night !

 

WHEN:  TUESDAY, March 15,

for

PENNOYER SCHOOL

AND

THE CLASS OF 2011!

 

Wendy’s will donate 15% of all sales between

5:00 and 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 15

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!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Message from the Superintendent - Audio with Photos

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Message about Pulaski Day and the upcoming ISAT Testing

On Monday, March 7, 2011, we celebrate Pulaski Day - Students have the day off as we honor this great Polish-American Hero

Pulaski

From WikiPedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casimir_Pulaski

After arriving in America, Pulaski wrote to Washington, "I came here, where freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it."[

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General Casimir Pulaski, 1931 Issue, 2c

His first military engagement against the British was on September 11, 1777, at the Battle of Brandywine. When the Continental troops began to yield, he reconnoitered with Washington's bodyguard, and reported that the enemy were endeavoring to cut off the line of retreat. He was authorized to collect as many of the scattered troops as came in his way, and employ them according to his discretion, which he did in a manner so prompt as to effect important aid in the retreat of the army.[11] His courageous charge averted a disastrous defeat of the American cavalry and saved the life of Washington.[13] As a result, on September 15, 1777, Washington promoted Pulaski to brigadier general of the American cavalry.[12]

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Scholastic Bowl Action vs. Rosemont!

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Pennoyer School has athletic power, brain power, and power in general! Our competitors shake with fear when they enter the Hawk's Nest!

Lady Hawks in Action! Quality Basketball at Pennoyer School!

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