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, November 30, 2012

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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Monday, November 26, 2012

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

Thursday, November 22, 2012

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!

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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Monday, November 12, 2012

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

http://audioboo.fm/boos/1054880

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


http://www.pennoyerschool.org, http://pennoyersuperintendent.blogspot.com
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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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Friday, November 9, 2012

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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!

More images from today's ceremony

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.

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!

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Pennoyer News from Mrs. Miceli!

Pennoyer School District #79, Norridge, Illinois

Educating the minds of tomorrow since 1840

@pennoyerschool on Twitter

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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


District: Pennoyer Elementary School District 79
District Web Site: www.pennoyerschool.org
State: IL
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

Friday, November 2, 2012

Check out this video I made with Animoto!

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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Thursday, November 1, 2012

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!