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Welcome to our Pennell PTO
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Need help? Email PTO4Pennell@gmail.com
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Join PTO Today!
PTO Memberships begin in September & are $10 per family.
Complete this form or return the paper that will come home the first week of school.
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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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Holiday Shop - December 5 & 6
Pennell's annual Holiday Shop will be held December 5 & 6. Shopping schedule & volunteer signup below - thank you in advance for your help!
Shopping Schedule & Flyer Here
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Holiday Staff Luncheon - December 20
Our hospitality committee is hard at work getting ready for some fun festivities and could use your help!
The staff luncheon will be Wednesday, December 20. If you would like to contribute, please sign up for donations here.
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Freddy's Fundraiser for the Outdoor Classroom - January 10
Join us at Freddy's in Brookhaven on January 10 from 4 - 8pm.
15% of all sales that night will go towards PTO's Outdoor Classroom project. Make sure to mention you're there for the fundrasier, or show the flyer that will be coming home soon.
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Special Person's Dance - February 2nd
By popular demand - our first ever Special Person's Dance!
Flyers coming home in December - tickets on sale through January 5.
This event is for Pennell students & a special adult in their life (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc.) Each student may be accompanied by one adult, but one adult may accompany multiple Pennell siblings.
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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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5th Grade Fundraiser - Disney on Ice!
Does your family love Disney on Ice? $5 from each ticket purchased through the link below will support the 5th Grade Committee.
The show runs December 26 - January 1.
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Family Glow Party - March 1
Breaking News - this year's big spring event is the Family Glow Party! Still Friday March 1, still in support of the 5th Grade Class.
All Pennell families welcome - additional details to come!
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Variety Show - April 5
The Pennell Variety Show will be Friday April 5 at Northley Middle School. Details to follow, but dress rehearsals will be during the week leading up to the show.
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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