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				<title><![CDATA[Get excited for PK's Talent Show!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join us at Open House]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DANCE WITH YOUR DAUGHTER-A NIGHT AROUND THE WORLD- 3/28]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for a Night Around The World with dinner, dancing, and an evening full of adventure. Purchase tickets for the dance on Saturday, March 28th from 5-7:30pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FUN WITH YOUR SON- TOP SECRET: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - 3/27]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get ready for a mission-guided evening with dinner, dancing, activities, photos and prizes. Purchase tickets for this fun event on Friday, March 27th from 5:30-7pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pennekamp proudly presents our VAPA programs]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pennekamp Book Fair]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:30:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Halloween Parade!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Party Books go on sale this Saturday!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:07:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Photos - Book yours today!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sign up for a 15 min family photo shoot and receive 2 digital images of your choice with a $50 donation to Pennekamp PTA. Choose from a variety of locations and dates September through November.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join the Pennekamp Team!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you registered yet? The SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk is coming up on Sunday, October 19. Join the Pennekamp Team and support MBEF, the Pennekamp PTA, and the Friendship Foundation. It’s so easy! You can walk virtually or in-person and you’ll count toward our school goal. Don’t forget to designate MBEF so that your donation directly benefits our schools. Questions? Reach out to Pennekamp Team Captain Cristina Burrow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:47:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dragon Dinner @ CPK on 10/8]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Support our school just by dining at CPK! It’s a delicious way to give back!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Night at the Library on Wednesday, October 8]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grab your comfiest pajamas and join us for a magical evening of books, fun, and creativity! Enjoy read-alouds from Pennekamp guest readers, craft stations, an interactive book walk, a chance to record your own audiobook, and exciting raffle prizes. Don’t miss this cozy celebration of stories!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read-A-Thon starts Monday, September 22]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention all PK readers!  Fill in an entry for every reading session starting on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22.  Multiple entries in a single day are welcome. Each entry should be authorized with parent initials. Additional reading logs are available in class, the front office, or for download on the Pennekamp website.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Is Your Family New to MBMS?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[MBEF is hosting a New Family Welcome Reception for parents of MBMS students at Tin Roof Bistro on Tuesday, September 16 from 5-6:30 pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PTA General Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our first Pennekamp PTA General Meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, September 4th at 4:30pm in the cafeteria.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:13:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join the PTA!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:08:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Game on Bingo! on the Pennekamp Field on Friday, Sept. 19 4:30-7 PM]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Put on your team colors and get ready to cheer—it’s Sports-Themed Bingo Night for the whole family! Join us for a fun-filled evening packed with games, prizes, and plenty of team spirit.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:51:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The MBEF ASK]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:26:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thank You for Supporting MBEF's Annual Appeal]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to the many MBUSD Families for supporting the Annual Appeal – Together our community raised nearly $4.6 million districtwide! Your generosity and commitment help MBEF maintain enriched programs and provide academic excellence for all students. There is still time to donate if you have not had the chance yet. Thank you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2024 09:37:29 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Discover the Magic of Pennekamp's Garden]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We're thrilled to invite you and your family to be part of our vibrant garden community at Pennekamp.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pennekamp A 2023 California Distinguished School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Full story in link below!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:32:51 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pennekamp Named Top Elementary School in CA!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is ranked #32 in California Elementary Schools. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare their students for high school. Read more about how we rank the Best Elementary Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:14:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join us at this month's Dragon Dinner @ Oath Pizza on 11/7!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On 11/7, Oath Pizza will donate 25% of the proceeds from your meal to Pennekamp! See you there!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Run Club starts 9/6 at 7:45am at the PK field]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pennekamp Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon School]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:20:51 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Youth Summer Basketball Camp - Mira Costa Basketball]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Build on your basketball fundamentals, skills, and team play. Varsity Head Coach Coach, Neal Perlmutter, along with his coaching staff and players, will be running this camp for boys and girls, ages 7-14.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:38:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yearbooks are on Sale!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[PK yearbooks are still available for sale for $40 plus tax and shipping fees. All yearbooks must be purchased through the TreeRing website. Yearbooks purchased by Monday, 6/5, will be shipped to the school but are not guaranteed to arrive in time for in-class distribution on Monday, 6/12. Any copies ordered after Saturday, 6/10, will be shipped directly to your home.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:45:45 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[End of Year Gifts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is a Pennekamp tradition of giving families the opportunity to thank other hard working non-classroom teachers and staff who assist our children throughout the year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 19:07:44 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Olympiad Winners!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us in celebrating the PK Math Olympiad Team's performance at the 6th Annual MBUSD Elementary Math Competition. There were 82 mathletes on 17 teams (15 mathletes on 3 teams from PK) from all five elementary schools. The mathletes competed for almost 2 hours with individual, team, and relay competitions.

This year we had 4 individual medal winners and 2 team medal winners:
* Individual, gold medal: Alicia Zhong (5th)
* Individual, bronze medal: Talar Adishian (4th), Lily Francisco (4th), Michael Shi (4th)
* Team, silver medal: Talar Adishian (4th), Charlotte Fan (4th), Lily Francisco (4th), Michael Shi (4th), Alicia Zhong (5th)
* Team, bronze medal: Sai Chhabra (4th), Asher Feldman (4th), Ishani Jakharia (5th), Samantha Lee (4th), Danny Unatin (4th)]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:28:16 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AAPI Heritage Month Celebration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click link for more info on our events and how to get involved!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 00:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Donate to MBEF!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[MBEF’s grants to MBUSD directly impact the academic performance of our schools, our classrooms, and our students. But with only 50% of Pennekamp families donating to the 2022-23 Annual Appeal, it will be hard to fund MBEF programs and educators for the next school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:56:40 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cyber Cop Webinar]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to the Manhattan Beach PTAs for funding Clayton Cranford, Cyber Safety Cop. If you were unable to attend the in-person event, you can view the "Parenting in the Digital World" webinar from 10/9 at 12:01 am until 10/21 at 11:59 pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:38:08 -0700</pubDate>
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