Friday drop off

On Friday all students will come inside the school to line up in the Multi-Purpose Room; they will not line up outside in the back of the school as they normally do.

This is due to some construction in the back on the blacktop.

Teachers and Staff will be on hand to direct students inside instead of outside.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Michael Lubelfeld Ed.D.

Superintendent

Pennoyer School District #79

5200 North Cumberland Avenue

Norridge, IL 60706

(708) 456-9094, fax: (708) 456-9098

Audioboo: Pre school fun for the holidays!

Audio/podcast from pre-school
http://audioboo.fm/boos/1125089-pre-school-fun-for-the-holidays?utm_campaign=detailpage&utm_content=retweet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email

Happy Birthday Mrs. Miceli!

Happy and healthy birthday to our awesome principal!

Check out this video I made with Animoto!

Check out this video I made with Animoto: Winter Music Performance

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Winter concert

Check out this video made with Animoto: Pennoyer Winter Concert

Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal

http://audioboo.fm/boos/1121341-winter-concert-dress-rehearsal

Listen to a preview of the talented Pennoyer K-4 Winter Concert!

Pennoyer School District #79, Norridge, Illinois Educating the minds of tomorrow since 1840

judge for a day

Thank you to the Cook County Judiciary for allowing our students to see justice in action!

8th Grade Experiences Judicial Branch first hand

Our teachers bring learning to life in school and in the field!

Our teachers facilitate learning to help students bring action to the classroom

Integrating learning Literacy, information, world history, writing

http://audioboo.fm/boos/1106089

Learning comes alive each day at Pennoyer School!

Weekly News From Mrs. Miceli

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Pennoyer School Says Happy Holidays

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From the American Association of School Administrators regarding schools in need following Hurricaine Sandy

Dear Colleagues: 

AASA has now broadened its relief efforts to school districts impacted by Hurricane Sandy. What we have learned in the short time since we began this project is that recovery is going to be a very long process. There is no quick fix here.

 

Some school buildings have been so badly damaged that whole schools have been moved to new locations. In some areas, faculty and staff members, as well as students, are without homes. Some school districts are simply overwhelmed by the logistics of reopening in communities where basic infrastructure is missing.

 

Thus far AASA is in contact with 21 school districts that have been able to identify specific needs.  We are working to help these districts fill those needs. Our donors have already offered textbooks and supplies. Schools are holding fundraisers to raise money, and some schools have even adopted a “school-in-need.” In many schools, children are taking the lead in this effort!

 

But we know there are many more districts that need assistance. While we are working to contact these schools—many lack telephone and email connection—AASA has now made it possible for individuals and families to make a personal, tax-deductible contribution to the relief effort: 

 

Checks payable to AASA, marked “Attn: Hurricane Sandy Relief” should be sent to AASA, 1615 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

 

Please consider how you and your colleagues and communities can help. Thank you to all who have helped us get this far. And thanks to all of you who will join us. For additional information about the initiative, see the AASA website (http://www.aasa.org/sandyrelief.aspx).

 

With best wishes for the holidays ahead,

  

Daniel A. Domenech, executive director

American Association of School Administrators

Check out this video I made with Animoto!

Check out this video I made with Animoto: Band. First grade students made their own instruments after reading a story entitled Fun Kids Band. 

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First Grade Students Make Music with hand made instruments! Reading coming alive!

Link to local news articles ... Pennoyer in the news!

In case you missed the articles about Pennoyer in the Norridge-Harwood Heights News ... Here's a link:

http://norridge.suntimes.com/news/schools/index.html#additionalStories

Pennoyer School District #79, Norridge, Illinois 

Educating the minds of tomorrow since 1840

@pennoyerschool on Twitter

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to the Pennoyer School Community!

We have so much to be thankful for in our school and community.

Enjoy this peaceful family time for reflection and gratitude.

We at Pennoyer are thankful each and every day for the opportunity to enrich and educate your children!

Pennoyer School District #79

5200 North Cumberland Avenue

Norridge, IL 60706

“You will either step forward into growth or you will step back into safety.” - Abraham Maslow

Thankful for Teachers (blogs.edweek.org)

Thankful for Teachers
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/edtechresearcher/2012/11/thankful_for_teachers.html

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Interesting facts

The 20 Biggest Education Facts You Should Know
http://edudemic.com/2012/11/the-20-biggest-education-facts-you-should-know/

Pennoyer in the News Today

Pennoyer_In_The_News_nov15.pdf Download this file

http://norridge.suntimes.com/

Pennoyer in the News Today

Pennoyer_In_The_News_nov15.pdf Download this file

http://norridge.suntimes.com/

Interesting facts

The 20 Biggest Education Facts You Should Know
http://edudemic.com/2012/11/the-20-biggest-education-facts-you-should-know/

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Pennoyer in the News Today!

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http://norridge.suntimes.com/

Reminder - No School Next Week

In honor of Thanksgiving, and in an effort to have multiple days of instruction, we are closed next week.

School is in session every day this week; and we will resume after Thanksgiving Break, on Monday, November 26.

Check with the office if you have any questions!

Picture Retakes

Picture retakes are Wednesday, November 14, from 8:30am to 10:00 am

Video-Making Paper

A visit to a 6th grade Social Studies class was exciting as I watched students Making Paper. Click on this link to view the video of learning and discovering in action. 

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Making paper in social studies

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Click on the link above to hear learning in real time from Pennoyer school

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Reader's Theatre

Students in Ms. Adkins and Ms. Dylag's classes performed Reader's Theatre. Listen for the great expression and enthusiasm the students displayed!

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Interesting math tool ...

Symbolab Search Engine Will Help You Stop Fearing Math
http://edudemic.com/2012/11/symbolab-search-engine/

Weekly News from Mrs. Miceli

Pennoyer Weekly 11122012.pdf Download this file

Ice cream brochure.pdf Download this file

Maine South Dance Company.pdf Download this file

Norridge Park Basketball (1).pdf Download this file

Norridge Park Teen Dance.pdf Download this file

More Thank You's to America's Veterans!

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More images from today's ceremony

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PICTURES FROM TODAY'S VETERAN'S DAY ASSEMBLY AT PENNOYER

We are so proud of the servicemen and servicewomen of the U.S. Armed Forces,
Coast Guard and related services who have protected our freedom! At Pennoyer
School we invite members of the community and the Pennoyer family who have
proudly served our country in a community based celebration of Veteran's
Day.

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REQUIRED NOTICES TO PARENTS FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Superintendents Notice Oct 2012.pdf Download this file

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS REQUIRED NOTICE FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Pennoyer School Celebrates Veteran's Day and honors those who serve and have served so that we may be free!

Whether it's peacetime or wartime, it's always important to teach our students that Veterans Day means more than just a day off from school. Patriotism is a value that must be taught and modeled for our young students. By taking some time to give this sentiment even deeper meaning in our classroom we held an assembly honoring our Veterans.  Students participated in a variety of events some including singing songs incorporating the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines.  We listened to some veterans that came to our school and spoke to us about what this day’s means to them.  We gave thank you cards to those veterans present in honor of their heroism.  Each student and visitor received a United States flag that they waved around as a celebration of thanks to our veterans.  Thank you to all the veterans, students, parents, and teachers for all their help and support in recognizing the importance of Veteran’s Day.

Pennoyer in the Local News!

http://norridge.suntimes.com/15392641-781/teacher-wins-school-supply-award.html

Pennoyer News from Mrs. Miceli!

Pennoyer School District #79, Norridge, Illinois

Educating the minds of tomorrow since 1840

http://www.pennoyerschool.org, 

http://pennoyersuperintendent.blogspot.com

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Attached you will find the Pennoyer Weekly for the week of November 5, 2012,

December Hot Lunch Order - Due November 8

Hot Chocolate and Muffin Sale - Due November 7

Bakers Square Night - Benefit Night is November 8

Bakers Square Pie Cards - On sale November 5

Jimmy Johns Night - Benefit Night is November 8

Wendys Night - Benefit Night is November 7

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District Code: 0160790

Pennoyer Elementary School District 79

Pennoyer Weekly 11052012.pdf Download this file

Dec Lunch Due 11 08 2012.pdf Download this file

Hot Chocolate Muffin Sale.pdf Download this file

Bakers Square Night 11 08 2012.pdf Download this file

Bakers Square Night Pie Cards.pdf Download this file

Jimmy Johns 11 08 2012.pdf Download this file

Wendys 11 07 2012.pdf Download this file

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Check out this video I made with Animoto: Halloween Parade. 

Pennoyer celebrated Halloween with a parade for students in grades PreK through 4.  Enjoy the video!

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From Student Council

Student council will be hosting a hot chocolate and muffin sale next Thursday, November 8th to raise money for the Circus Amongus!  The sale will begin at 7:50amin the multipurpose room.  Order forms will be sent as attachments with the Pennoyer Weekly. 

Thank you for your help and cooperation with this student council event!

News from Jr. High!

November 1, 2012, is the last day to register for the 7th & 8th grade Springfield/St.Louis trip!

REGISTRATION IS EASY, PLEASE VISIT: https://mytour.brightsparktravel.com  and use trip code 5882142

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Check out this video I made with Animoto: Halloween Concert

Students enjoyed a band concert to celebrate Halloween.  What great talent!

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Fox News link from Bill Bellis

Here's a link to today's Fox News Chicago Noon News with Bill Bellis thanking Pennoyer students ..l this link may expire tonight ..l when you click on it scroll up to about seven minutes and go to about eight minutes and you'll see our school!

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/video?clipId=7895472&flvUri=&partnerclipid=&topVideoCatNo=237326&c=&autoStart=true&activePane=info&LaunchPageAdTag=homepage&clipFormat=flv

Pennoyer School District #79, Norridge, Illinois 

Educating the minds of tomorrow since 1840

Weekly News from Mrs. Miceli

Pennoyer Weekly 10292012.pdf Download this file

Pennoyer News from Mrs. Miceli!

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> Attached you will find the Pennoyer Weekly for the week of October 29 and information on a Springfield Trip fund raiser
> > Pennoyer Elementary School District 79

Pennoyer Weekly 10292012.pdf Download this file

Intro Spirit Strands Oct.pdf Download this file

More images from Bill Bellis' Visit to Pennoyer School

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