School Day 163, Remaining Days 17

Pennbrook Middle School

Friday, May 12, 2017

“A” Day, Cycle 28

School Day 163, Remaining Days 17

GRADE Testing

PT: Gr. 8 Combined Band, Aud.

Camp America Money due-Last Day!

Cafeteria

We will be adding tacos and nachos to the menu today.

NJHS Members

Ballots have been given to your Penn Time teachers. Please put an x by your five choices and return ballot to the ballot box in Mrs. Beards room bytomorrow,Friday, May 12. Thank you.

9th Graders

Tomorrow, Friday, May 12th, is the last day permission slips and money for the Camp America trip will be accepted. Don’t miss this fun-filled picnic to celebrate the end of the year with your friends. Get your permission slip and money to your Penn Time teacher by Friday May 12th!!

Don’t forget to submit your photos for the 9th grade slide show. You may submit up to three photos, and they do not have to be from just 9th grade. Large group shots are preferred.

Please submit your photos to the 9th Grade Google Classroom or email them to Mr. O’Brien (at ).

Volunteer Corps

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Amazing Race Malawi Fundraiser after school on Thursday, May 25th from 3-5pm. This is a great way for you to get involved with the Volunteer Corps. Please see Mr. Clancy in the Guidance Office if you are interested.

Math Center

Starting Monday, May 8th through Friday, May 19th, the Math Center will only be open to students taking the Algebra Keystone Test. Only Algebra students who receive a Purple Pass from their math teacher for the assigned day should be sent.

End of Year Bus Information and Dismissal Times

Please scroll down to the Bus Information Section of the Bulletin!

Pennbrook Odyssey of the Mind

Come support the Pennbrook Middle School Odyssey of the Mind PA State Champions as they make their way to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Michigan State University in May! The team has two fundraisers planned, so come out andshow your Pennbrook prideto help outPennbrook Odyssey!

May 13: Car Wash at McDonald's . Please Note: CAR WASH HAS BEEN CANCELLED

May 17: "Funds for Friends" Dine Around at the Greene Turtle. Folks just need to mention the Pennbrook Odyssey of the Mind team when ordering, and Greene Turtle will share 20% of the proceeds. The evening will also includea special raffle (($10/ticket) for a chance to win $100 (first prize), $75 (second prize) or $50 in Greene Turtle gift cards (third prize).

Ultimate Frisbee

Come on out and learn one of the fastest growing sports in America! Ultimate Frisbee Club will start onMay 18thand will run from 3-5. You must turn in emergency and insurance forms to play. Please bring comfortable clothes and a water bottle! We will meet in the new gym, then go outside. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Olinik or Miss Koffel.

Sports:

Sports of the Week

For the most up-to-date and complete Pennbrook sports information, please visit Pennbrook’s Athletic Welcome Page.This can be found under the “Our School” tab: “Pennbrook Athletics.” Sports schedules are posted on the Athletic Welcome Page.

For sports information/questions, please call 215-853-1603 or email Mrs. Kohler

Online Registration For North Penn High School Athletes

Includes incoming 9th graders who will try-out for a sport at North Penn High School

Do not register online if playing a 9th, 8th or 7th grade sport at Pennbrook

The Middle Schools are still using paper registration forms.

If you do not have computer access, please contact the NPHS Athletic Dept. - 215-853-1319

Directions to Register Online can be found on the Pennbrook Athletic Welcome Page

Writing Center:Need help writing a paper? Need help editing a paper? Need help revising a paper you already wrote? Come see Miss Senderling in the Writing Center. The Writing Center is open at Penn Time in Room 90 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please get a purple pass from your teacher. Students do not need a pass from their subject teacher, they can get it from their Penn Time teacher.

Math Supportis available all studentsevery morning at 7:40AMin theIMC-7. Please bring your books and handouts! TheMath Centeris also open duringPenn Timeinroom 89. All students are welcome. Please get a purple pass from your Penn Time teacher.

After School Pickup

Pennbrook parents: Please be aware that we encourage those parents picking students up in the front of the building at dismissal to please move as far up to the front of the building as possible when parking and waiting for your child. This will help to alleviate the back up of traffic onto North Wales Road. Thank you for your assistance with this.

Jr. ROTC: Please be aware that you can obtain information regarding theJr. ROTCProgram from the High School by clicking on the JROTC/teacher site

BUS INFORMATION

*Last Day for Work Study Bus: Friday, May 26

*Last Day for Middle School Late Bus: Thursday, June 1

Last Day for Middle School Tech Students: Friday, June 2

Early Dismissal Times for last week of school:

Monday June 5th dismiss at 11:40am

Tuesday, June 6th dismiss at 11:40am

Wednesday, June 7th dismiss at 10:00am

Thursday, June 8th dismiss at 11:50am

Sports Shuttle: There is a 3:00 pm Sports shuttle from Pennbrook to the High School.*

Late Bus:North Penn School District runs a late bus every Tuesday and Thursday. Students are picked up from Pennbrook at 5:15PM.*

High School Late Bus:Late Buses from North Penn High School run Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:To schedule an appointment with Mr. Galante, please call 215-853-1600 or email Mrs. McConaghy

Lunch Accounts:Remember to put money into your child’s lunch account. It is very easy with the new program: follow the on-screen instructions to create an account. There is a convenience charge each time a deposit is made through schoolcafe. Payments by cash or check can also be sent into school with your student.

STUDENT ABSENCES

All absences should be made by a phone call, note, email or fax. If you have reported the absence to attendance by anyone of these means, you DO NOT have to notify the school in any other way. If your student arrives late, they must present an excuse for tardiness at the attendance office. If a phone call, email, note or fax is not received by the attendance office, the absence will be unexcused.

Email:

(please note that you must have the underscore _ before the PBAttendance when emailing)

Fax: 215-699-0151 Attn: Attendance Office

Call: Attendance at 215-853-1602 or the main office at 215-699-9287

Days Absent:When a student is absent for three or more days a request can be made for missed assignments through Mrs. Behrens or by ou can also check your student’s teacher’s web page on Pennbrook’s website. Most teachers post their assignments on a regular basis.

Vacation:If going on vacation during the school year please make sure to send a note at least one week in advance to the Attendance Office. If your absence will exceed ten school days, you will need to contact Ms. Janeen Marzewski, Registrar, at 215-368-0400 to make an appointment to re-register before returning to school.

Student Pickup:For questions or information on picking up your child during the school day, please call 215-853-1601 or email Mrs. Behrens

Student Illness/Nurse:Students should not be using cell phones to call home when they are ill. Students need to visit the Nurse and the Nurse should contact the parents to come and pick up their student. Please remind your children regarding this rule.

Visitors:All visitors to Pennbrook are required to show their NPSD staff ID or a driver’s license at our reception desk. If you are coming to an IEP, Team or Teacher meeting or to volunteer, you must show your license and register with our new security system.

Id Cardsare available from Mrs. Lancia in the Guidance Office for $3.00.

Information Changes:If the home address, home/cell phone number, email address or guardianship of your child changes, please contact the Guidance Secretary, Mrs. Lancia r call 215-853-1610

Parents Please Note:If you are withdrawing your student from Pennbrook due to a family move or changing to another school within the District or out of state – please email Mrs. Lancia, Guidance Secretary,,so records can be copied and sent. Mrs. Lancia will email you the forms necessary so she can withdraw your student.