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Welcome to our Pennell PTO
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Mobile Users - Please click the gold arrow at the top right of your screen to access the drop-down menu for our page!
Need help? Email PTO4Pennell@gmail.com
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Sign up to Volunteer
We have so many things planned for this year, but we need your help to make them a success. Committee heads will follow up about specifics as each event approaches.
Sign up here
You do not need to pay dues to volunteer, but you do need up to date clearances on file. -
Event Calendar
PTO is working on a fun-filled year for our penguins - check out the dates here.
Please note some dates need to be confirmed & all events are subject to change.
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Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser - Pick Up Wednesday 3/20
Gertrude Hawk Pick Up will be this WEDNESDAY 3:30 - 5:30 in front of Pennell.
DO NOT DRIVE IN THE BUS LANE until after 4pm to ensure all buses have gone.
Please make arrangements for someone to pick up your order if you cannot make it, we will not be able to hold any orders.
Thank you for all your delicious support of this annual fundraiser!
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Variety Show - April 5
The Pennell Variety Show will be Friday April 5 at Northley Middle School. This year's theme is "It's All Fun & Games"
Flyers were sent with complete details. Students in the show will receive 3 tickets each for family to attend.
Dress rehearsal will be held at Northley Middle School Auditorium on Wednesday, April 3, and Thursday, April 4. A sign up genius will be sent out.
Any questions please email PennellVarietyShow123@gmail.com
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Yearbooks are now on sale!
Yearbooks are now on sale online -
Go to “What are you looking for?”, click “Order Your Yearbook” and enter 01049YB as the Access Code.
They are $18 until March 22, then $20 until April 12 (everyone gets free personalization on the cover)All 5th graders receive a free yearbook as an end of the year gift. They do not need to place an order.
Did you get pictures at any events yet this year? We'd love to use them for yearbook. We will be collecting photos all year long!
Please email photos & any questions to yearbookpennell@gmail.com
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Discount Cards on Sale Through 3/22
Together with Aston Elementary, we are now selling Discount Cards with offers from area businesses (Valid April 2024 - March 2025)
This flyer will come home soon, but you can fill out the online form now!
Cards sold by Pennell students benefit our students 100%!
We are looking for a volunteer to take on this fundrasier. Please reach out to learn more!
Thank you to the following businesses for their support:
Amore's Kitchen
Aston Diner
Bette's Family Fun Center
Bruster's
Coccos' Pizza
Crowne Tavern
Cullen Moving & Storage
Dunkin' Donuts
FUEL House Fitness Studio
Games on State
Higher Ground Yoga
IceWorks
Infinite Diner
Just Homemade Ice Cream
LaSpada's
Manbroso's To Go
Miller's Ale House
Oasis Family Fun Center
Pretzel Boys
Rockdale Art Center
SkyZone
SweetFrog
Taste Budz Cafe
Toms' Pizza
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Scholastic Book Fair - May 14 -1 6
The Scholastic Book Fair returns May 14 - 16. Details to come!
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Pretzel Fridays - $1 at lunch
Does your student love soft pretzels? Send them in with $1 on Fridays to purchase a fresh soft pretzel from the 5th Grade Committee at lunch.
Pro tip - tuck it in their lunchbox so they don't forget!
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Family Glow Party - March 1
Thank you to everyone who came out & supported our first ever Family Glow Party!
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Special Person's Dance - Photos are posted!
Our first ever Special Person's Dance really was a Winter Wonderland! Everyone looked fantastic, the gym was beautiful & we think our little penguins had tons of fun!
Big thanks to the committee & all the volunteers who helped this event come together.
Photos are now online thanks to our wonderful photographer (& Pennell parent) Melissa Koz. Check them out here.
A few tips from Melissa...1. You’ll need an account to see the pics. It’s free.2. You can download the pics to your phone.3. Prints are free in the Shutterfly app, you pay shipping, but it’s typically cheaper to print at Walgreens, Walmart etc.4. I did my best to get 1 of each group of pics that I took. Contact me with any questions! Melissakozuchphotography@gmail.com -
Pennell Day at the Phillies - April 20
Join Pennell families as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, April 20 at 6:05pm
Ticket sales ended March 5. Thank you for your support!
Questions? Please email Nicole Stephenson at nic-pin@hotmail.com
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Get Waddled!
The Penguin Waddlers are back! Let's spread some Pennell Penguin fun with the cutest lawn penguins you've ever seen.
For complete details & to reserve your date, visit the form here.
Waddles are on a first come, first serve basis, and we will do our best to accommodate every request. After completing the form, you will receive a confirmation, at which time payment can be made.
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PTO Committee List 2023 - 2024
5th Grade - Brittany Miles
Bingo - new 5th grade parents
Book Fair - Kim Gallagher
Discount Cards - Jen Druding but she will need a co-chair
Directory - Jenn Fisher
Fall Fest - Jen Druding, Brandi Radico, Brittany Wichert
Gertrude Hawk - Jenn Fisher
Homecoming - Claire Bingnear
Holiday Shop - Megan Ritacco & Danielle Venuti
Hospitality - Katrina Hall & Elena Alboretto
Little Caesar’s - Nicole Pharaoh
Special Person’s Dance - Peri Berman, Nicole Stephenson
Outdoor Classroom/Garden - Joanna Hawrylak
Phillies - Nicole Stephenson
PSSA Snacks - Stacie Dawson
Spirit Wear - TBD
Variety Show - Jen Druding & Katrina Hall
Waddling - Michelle Tinsley but she needs a co-chair
Yearbook - Steph Martin
Board
Amy Kusen, President
Michelle Tinsley, VP
Nicole Pharaoh, Treasurer
Nikole Porter, SecretaryInterested in stepping up? Please email pto4pennell@gmail.com
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Box Tops - download the app today!
No more clipping! Download the Box Tops app on your phone & scan grocery receipts. It's that easy to help us earn a little on every shopping trip!
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Pennell PTO is a group of volunteers that work together to organize school events, activities & fundraisers. Our effords help enhance the learning environment of our children. We aim to provide support for our students, staff and Pennell families.
2023-24 PTO Officers
Amy Kusen, President
Michelle Tinsley, Vice President
Nicole Pharaoh, Treasurer
Nikole Porter, Secretary