Out with the old, in with the new

Here are some photos and videos of some major Pennoyer summer work!

We're doing all we can to preserve, protect, and maintain our proud school so we can provide the highest quality education for all of our children!

Pennoyer School proudly educates the minds of tomorrow ... since 1839!

Mission Statement

At Pennoyer School, we are dedicated to the development of our children academically, emotionally, and socially. We must prepare our students to become life-long learners, positive contributors of our community and responsible citizens of a global society.

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Plans for the upcoming School Year!

The 2011-2012 school year is all set to be an amazing year for student growth, teacher growth, learning, integrating digital literacy and technologies, and overall progress for our school district. This year we will continue to implement the changes begun last year like Google Apps for Education (Gmail, Documents, Sites, etc.). We also plan to continue the use of Gaggle Net email for students (protected, restricted usage). This year our Interactive White Board experiences will expand from Promethean and eBeam to include Mimio as well, and we have acquired several mounted and mobile projectors from our generous Parent Teacher Council.

In addition, we have contracted with the Discovery Education Network for video streaming, science curriculum materials, media sharing, and digitization of material across all curriculum areas. Beyond the "stuff", we will have job-embedded professional development throughout the school year on how to best utilize these digital media tools within the classrooms.

Teachers will continue to use the student management system Skyward for grades, attendance, etc. The school plans to "open" the portal to parents later in the fall for 24/7 access to student progress and performance. This year our substitute system will be automated with AESOP (an online caller and tracker system).

Students will also use iPod touch devices for reading and math remediation, practice, and enrichment. The school will also continue to use the Multiple Assessments of Progress (MAP) assessments in reading, language usage and mathematics to track and measure student growth and learning.

Finally, students will still be encouraged to use Prezi, Glogster, Voice Thread, Edmodo, Wiki's, Blogs, Encyclopedia Britannica Online, Alexandria, and countless other Web 2.0 and 3.0 services, tools, and learning enhancements.

The school's Twitter and Facebook pages will continue to be updated with information, events and happenings at Pennoyer School.

All in all we are looking forward to a GREAT school year full of exploration and growth for students and staff!

Pennoyer Earns Financial Recognition from the State Board of Education!

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We are proud to share that Pennoyer School District #79 has achieved the highest category available for school districts in the area of Financial Profiles!

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