PTO Bookfair
The Penn Middle School book fair is returning Feb 10th -13th. Students will attend with their ELA teacher on assigned days and have opportunities to stop down during free time. Parent volunteers are needed! There are morning and afternoon shifts available. Please only sign up for ONE shift. If not all shifts are taken, we will then allow multiple shifts. Use the link below to sign up. Thank you in advance for making yourself available to help.
https://www.signupgenius.com/
You must have clearances on file with the school. Any questions regarding the book fair can be directed to Heather Baker ([email protected]).
Welcome Mr. Farabik
Adam Farabik is our new science 7 & 8 science teacher, replacing Mr. Konopka. He attended Duquesne University and lives in Export. His experience includes field placements in a variety of urban and suburban schools, as well as several years of educational roles in both the Penn-Trafford School District and Highlands School District. He is excited to be part of the Penn-Trafford community and looks forward to working with the exceptional staff and students here.
Girls MS Volleyball Sign-ups
7th & 8th-grade girls must be cleared with an active physical and imPACT test in order to participate in tryouts on Monday, January 27. Registration/Sign Ups for 7/8 Girls Volleyball will CLOSE on Thursday, January 23rd. You can NOT sign up after this date at 8:00pm.
The link to register is below, please don’t wait until the 23rd to begin the registration process. If your daughter is interested, I suggest registering today.
https://students.
Door Security Update
Previously, we kept one door open from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, to allow parents and students to return to the building for forgotten items. However, after reviewing this practice, we have decided to keep all doors locked for safety reasons.
If your child forgets an important item, please call by 3:30 PM or email me at [email protected]. I will do my best to assist, either by returning to the building myself or coordinating with a custodian to meet you at the door.
Please note, this system is not foolproof. While I check my email regularly, I may not see your message immediately—especially in the evening. The closer to dismissal you contact me, the better the chance we can help you retrieve the item. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in prioritizing safety.
Semester Change
Today, Monday, January 13 is the end of the 1st semester. Student schedules will change for the 2nd semester on Tuesday January 14. Students’ core classes (Math, ELA, Science, & Social Studies) will not change, only specials, such as Computers, Art, Music, and Physical Education will change. Every student received an updated copy of their schedule in homeroom this morning. If you want to digitally review the schedule with your child, log on to the parent portal app, click on classes, then on top of the page click on Q3. Your child's schedule for the 3rd quarter will be listed. Just to be clear, Semester 1 (S1) consists of Quarter 1 (Q1) and Quarter 2 (Q2), Semester 2 (S2) consists of Quarter 3 (Q3) and Quarter 4 (Q4).
Upcoming Events
Jan 20
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MLK Day - Teacher Professional Development - no school for Students
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Report Cards Posted on Powerschool Parent Portal
Jan 22 - Club Day
Feb 5 - Club Day
Feb 7
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7th-grade Dental check-ups
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8th-grade Reality Fair at TMS
Feb 10-13 Book Fair
Feb 12 - Midpoint of Q3
Feb 13 - Central Westmoreland Career and Tech Center (CWCTC) Roadshow to visit PM
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns,
Jim Simpson
Principal
[email protected]
724-744-4431