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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.

Message from Principal Mabry, May 15, 2012

Dear Pennekamp Parents and Guardians, Thank you to all of the generous Dragon families who brought food, flowers, and cards to the Pennekamp Staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. Our staff lunch was delicious and we felt very appreciated. I truly enjoyed my daily gift of iced green tea and assorted heartfelt notes - thank you! Last week, Dragons arrived on time, well...

From the PTA

Pennekamp Dragon Night, May 18th Come join a night under the stars and a viewing of "Puss in Boots" on a larger 26 foot widescreen! Our annual Movie night will be on Friday, May 18th from 6:00-10:00pm (the movie will start at 8pm). The El Gringo GUAC truck will take pre-orders. No purchases can be made on Friday night. If...

Spirit Day, May 16th

Wednesday, May 16th the 5th Grade Ambassadors are having "Pajama & Crazy Hair Day" to celebrate Spirit Day. Come to school dressed in your PJs and crazy hair!

Open House, May 24th

On Thursday, May 24th Pennekamp is having their Open House. DK-2nd Grade is from 6:00-7:00pm. 3rd Grade through 5th Grade is from 6:30-7:30pm. This is fun for the entire family to see what our kids have learned over the past year.

School Site Council

Are you interested in serving on Pennekamp's School Site council? If so, please contact Debbie Mabry at dmabry@manhattan.k12.ca.us.

STAR Testing Continues

California Standardized Testing (STAR) continues through May 18th. Pennekamp students in grades 2-5 are taking the STAR. Students are tested in the morning, so please avoid scheduling appointments during this time. Thank you.

2012-2013 School Supply Sale will begin soon!!!!

Mark it off your To-Do list before the summer and have your kids prepared without any last minute stress in August. Keep an eye out for more information in your Tuesday envelopes. This is a great opportunity to save yourself the worry of gathering supplies at 4 different stores, while ensuring you get EXACTLY what the teachers ordered and raise a few extra dollars for our school....

Got Yearbooks?

Have you ordered your yearbook yet? Don't miss out! Full color yearbooks featuring DK-5th Grade events are $32.00 each. Click on http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01025962 to order via the Josten's Website, or visit the Office for a form if you would like to pay by check. If you cannot remember if you ordered a yearbook, a list of student orders is available in the Office. Questions?...

Pennekamp Talent Show DVDs are IN!!!

All who ordered DVDs should have received them last week. If you did not receive your copy please contact Nikki Donovan at nikoladonovan@gmail.com. We have less than 20 copies left. If you are wanting to relive our amazing Dragon Talent for years to come purchase a copy TODAY!! They are only $25.00. Questions? Contact Nikki at nikoladonovan@gmail.com or Gail at PKtalentshow@gmail.com....

Box Tops

Pennekampers, you are doing a fantastic job! Our school has earned $1,601.40 from Box Tops! We have 2 more months of school your class can still win a Box Tops ice cream party! Stay tuned for the next classroom winners. Bring in those Box Tops by May 31st! Write your student's name and classroom on the baggie. You can leave Box Tops baggie in your classroom or office. Thanks! If you have...

We Care Wednesdays, May 23rd

Remember the days before scheduled playdates and technology, when kids would get together with their friends and just...play? Please join us for the inaugural "WE CARE WEDNESDAY, A PENNEKAMP PLAYDATE" on May 23rd from 1:30-230 on the field. Families are welcome and children who plan to attend must have parental supervision. The 4th grade class will host a bake sale (store bought items...

From the Library & Ms. Barbara

The library will be open at Open House! Please come by! Parents and students, please return all library books as soon as possible. The final due date is Friday, June 8th. Please pay for lost books with a check made payable to MBUSD or cash in the exact amount-the library is unable to make change. 4th-grade book club is May 25th, discussingRedwall, by Brian Jacques; 5th-grade book club...

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 - Join the Walking School Bus FREQUENT RIDER program

We still need volunteers for our growing School Bus, Contact Cathey Graves at catheytimgraves@gmail.com for the Herrin bus and Henrick von Buttlar e_hvb@yahoo.com or the Tennyson/Prospect bus. You can volunteer only one day a week or several days a week. It's a great way to warm up your body and mind in preparation for a great school day!

Volunteer Opportunity - Lunchtime Recycling

You schedule yourself online and get an email reminder! Go to www.signupgenius.com, log in using email address "catheytimgraves@gmail.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...

Summertime Opportunities

Summer Opportunities Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation Summer Camps MB Parks and Recreation is offering two different summer camps. Play on Stage (CLICK HERE for info.) and Theater Camp (CLICK HERE for info.). MBUSD Summer Camp MBUSD is offering 8 one-week session for summer camp for children currently in Kindergarten through entering 5th grade. The camp...

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