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The Dragon Flash Newsletter has replaced the Tuesday Green Sheet.  The Dragon Flash, emailed weekly, informs Pennekamp Families about upcoming events in our school, district and community.  Click the link to view both current and past issues.

Dragon Magic - Message from Principal Mabry, January 24, 2012

Dear Pennekamp Parents/Guardians, Thank you, thank you, for your attendance at the Community Matters sponsored parent communication meeting held last Thursday evening. Your questions and comments were heartfelt and insightful. I hope that you have already engaged in a few of the communication strategies discussed by the presenter with your children. I thought the evening was wonderful. Your...

From the PTA

Did you know... that in the article, "Children who walk to school 'are less stressed in exams', by Clair Bates (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1302082/Children-walk-school-s...), states that "Walking to school in the morning reduces stress in children during the school day, according to a study." Tony Armstrong, Chief Executive of Living Streets, told Mail Online: 'This...

From MBEF

"Pancakes with the Principal" for First 100% Class. Principal Mabry has graciously offered a Pancakes with the Principal party for the first class that hits 100% with their MBEF donations. Your MBEF donation is great way to say we love our school and we love our teachers. www.mbef.org/givetoday .... ARE YOU IN? Did you know that you could just make a pledge now, and pay later? Did you...

Why pay retail?

  This is the final week to purchase your full color Pennekamp Yearbook for the pre-order price of $27. After Friday, January 27th the price will increase to $32. Nearly half of you have gotten this great deal, let's make it 100%! The direct link to order online via Jostens is http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01025962 Questions? Contact Amy Staszkow at 310-529-3965 or Amys@blueroomevents....

"Watt Watchers" Energy Contest!!! Deadline extended to Jan. 31st

The City of Manhattan Beach is sponsoring a contest to reduce energy use by its residents.  Grand Prize to the winning resident and an iPad for your principal and  $1000 grant to the school with the greatest participation.  For more information and to sign up go to  http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=2053 or CLICK HERE for the flyer.  

From Ms. Barbara and the Library

Congratulations to Anna G., winner of the library's history paragraph contest! Anna will present her paragraph to help thank the Manhattan Beach Historical Society for a generous contribution to the library for the purchase of history books. Bravo to all the 5th-graders who participated in this optional contest. Thanks to Mrs. Curry for her support.    Upcoming book club meetings: Grade...

Author's week is coming next month!

D.J. MacHale  and D.L. Garfinkle will be speaking on February 7th and 8th. D.J. MacHale wrote the Pendragon and Morpheus Road books for older readers.  D.L. Garfinkle is going to talk about her Zeek Meeks books, that are hot off the press.  It will be great to learn about how to write and publish a book.  Both authors will sign books that you can purchase for the event. ...

Scrip

Discounted Los Angeles Kings tickets are available through Scrip!  See this week's newsletter in your Tuesday envelope for information and order form. Contact Kelly Schmit at kls4999@aol.com for more information. 

Box Tops Ice Cream Party

Thank you all who have turned in your Box Tops. It's not too late to win a class ice cream party.  Turn the Box Tops into your classroom or office and maybe your class can be the next winner!!!  For any questions email dmnakaji@aol.com.    

Pennekamp Pride Day, Feb. 11th

Pennekamp Pride Day  Saturday, February 11, 2012 Weed - Plant - Water   Dragon parents and students please join us for our twice-yearly spruce-up day. Bring labeled tools and garden gloves and join the Pennekemap Beautification Crew! Help make Pennekamp green and clean!  

Parent Party, March 24th

If you have something you would like to donate for our annual parent party auction, please contact Pennie Stepcyzk at pennie017@gmail.com, Bonnie Darrow at bldmdd@yahoo.com, or Kim Weller at kimba613@gmail.com.  

Richstone Feast, March 22nd

Save the Date!  On Thursday, March 22, 2012, Pennekamp will host our annual Richstone Feast.  Richstone Family Center, located in the city of Hawthorne, is dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse, strengthen families, and preventing violence in families, schools and communities.  Please look for details and ticket sales in February. Please contact Avigal Horrow...

Twitter on the Pennekamp Website

Take a look at the tweets on our website. Go to www.pennekampschool.org, the home page, scroll down, look to the left, and check out the latest news at Pennekamp

Website Advertising

Use your advertising dollars wisely. Advertise your business on the site hit everyday by Pennekamp parents and friends. CLICK HERE for the flyer with details.

Volunteer Opportunity - MB Centennial Committee Needs Volunteers

The Manhattan Beach Centennial Foundation is looking for administrative volunteers to work in the office located in downtown Manhattan Beach. We need volunteers to work four hour minimum shifts, M-F, 10a-5p. If you are interested in volunteering for these positions, or for any of the Centennial events, please contact Eve Kelso at 310-802-5407, or visit our website at www.mb100.org and click on...

Volunteer Opportunity - Lunchtime Recycling

You schedule yourself online and get an email reminder! Go to www.signupgenius.com, log in using email address "catheytimgraves.com" and sign-up to recycle in the cafeteria any day this school year. Take this great opportunity to help educate our kids about recyling and see what goes on during lunchtime in the cafeteria. Your kids will love to see you there! Questions, contact Cathey...
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