--- title: New to Pennington? Start Here! description: Welcome to Pennington! Join our PTO, stay informed, and support our community. Get involved, attend meetings, and donate to help us thrive together. --- [![Pennington Elementary PTO](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hubfs/1-1.svg "Pennington Elementary PTO")](https://www.penningtonpto.org?hsLang=en) Search toggle - [New to PES?](https://www.penningtonpto.org/new) - [Membership](https://www.penningtonpto.org/join) - [News](https://www.penningtonpto.org/news) - [Calendar](https://www.penningtonpto.org/calendar) - [Shop to Support](https://www.penningtonpto.org/shopping) - Resources Resources - [Volunteer](https://www.penningtonpto.org/volunteer) - [Staff Favorites](https://www.penningtonpto.org/staff-favorites) - [Car Rider 101](https://www.penningtonpto.org/car-rider-101) - [Library Tutorials](https://www.penningtonpto.org/limitless-libraries-tutorials) - Shop Shop - [Spirit Shop](https://www.penningtonpto.org/spirit-shop) - [Donate](https://donate.stripe.com/7sIeVNebEg2oc1yeUY) - [About](https://www.penningtonpto.org/about) About - [Contact Us](https://www.penningtonpto.org/contact-us) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/penningtonelementarypto) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penningtonelementarypto/) [![Pennington Elementary PTO](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hubfs/1-1.svg "Pennington Elementary PTO")](https://www.penningtonpto.org?hsLang=en) - [New to PES?](https://www.penningtonpto.org/new) - [Membership](https://www.penningtonpto.org/join) - [News](https://www.penningtonpto.org/news) - [Calendar](https://www.penningtonpto.org/calendar) - [Shop to Support](https://www.penningtonpto.org/shopping) - Resources Resources - [Volunteer](https://www.penningtonpto.org/volunteer) - [Staff Favorites](https://www.penningtonpto.org/staff-favorites) - [Car Rider 101](https://www.penningtonpto.org/car-rider-101) - [Library Tutorials](https://www.penningtonpto.org/limitless-libraries-tutorials) - Shop Shop - [Spirit Shop](https://www.penningtonpto.org/spirit-shop) - [Donate](https://donate.stripe.com/7sIeVNebEg2oc1yeUY) - [About](https://www.penningtonpto.org/about) About - [Contact Us](https://www.penningtonpto.org/contact-us) Search toggle [![Pennington Elementary PTO](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hubfs/1-2.svg "Pennington Elementary PTO")](https://www.penningtonpto.org?hsLang=en) - [New to PES?](https://www.penningtonpto.org/new) - [Membership](https://www.penningtonpto.org/join) - [News](https://www.penningtonpto.org/news) - [Calendar](https://www.penningtonpto.org/calendar) - [Shop to Support](https://www.penningtonpto.org/shopping) - Resources Resources - [Volunteer](https://www.penningtonpto.org/volunteer) - [Staff Favorites](https://www.penningtonpto.org/staff-favorites) - [Car Rider 101](https://www.penningtonpto.org/car-rider-101) - [Library Tutorials](https://www.penningtonpto.org/limitless-libraries-tutorials) - Shop Shop - [Spirit Shop](https://www.penningtonpto.org/spirit-shop) - [Donate](https://donate.stripe.com/7sIeVNebEg2oc1yeUY) - [About](https://www.penningtonpto.org/about) About - [Contact Us](https://www.penningtonpto.org/contact-us) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/penningtonelementarypto) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penningtonelementarypto/) Search toggle What are you looking for? Search # New to Pennington? # Welcome! We're so excited to have your family join our amazing school! # Here's a Welcome Guide to Pennington and our PTO ### Supply Lists When available are posted on the school Facebook page. [Get the List](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AvrQWPSEL/) ### Dress Code We do not have Standard School Attire at Pennington but we do have a dress code. [Read the Rules](https://pennington.mnps.org/students) ### Spirit Wear Pennington Spirit Wear is available in our Zazzle store year round! [Shop](https://www.penningtonpto.org/spirit-shop?hsLang=en) ### Car Riders Morning Dropoff 7:50 - 8:10 for 3:10 Dismissal Will you be driving your student to Pennington? [Watch Car Rider 101](https://www.penningtonpto.org/car-rider-101?hsLang=en) ### Lunch Menu [View Menu](https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/PenningtonElementary) ### Symbols Penny Panther is our school mascot, our school colors are red & black ### Connect with Pennington ### **PTO Social Media** - [PTO Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/penningtonelementarypto) (Some things are only available in our parents group, please answer the membership questions to join) - [PTO Facebook Page ](https://www.facebook.com/penningtonelementarypto) - [PTO Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penningtonelementarypto) ### **School** - [Pennington Elementary Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562047332544) - [Pennington Elementary Library Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penningtonlibrary) ### Join our PTO email newsletter ![0001-6997899807905411320](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20images/0001-6997899807905411320.png?width=600&height=496&name=0001-6997899807905411320.png) ## Support the PTO at no cost to you! Follow our step-by-step video instructions and a percentage of your purchases at Kroger will be donated to the PTO. Anyone can enroll to support Pennington, tell family and friends! [Enroll your Kroger Card Now](https://www.penningtonpto.org/shopping?hsLang=en) ![pennington pto logo](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hs-fs/hubfs/pennington%20pto%20logo.png?width=600&height=496&name=pennington%20pto%20logo.png) ## Join the PTO Attend our meetings at 6:30 in cafeteria. You do not need to be a member to attend. First Meeting Thursday August 20 at 6:30 PM [Join the PTO](https://www.penningtonpto.org/join?hsLang=en) [Donate](https://donate.stripe.com/7sIeVNebEg2oc1yeUY) ## Common Questions Do I have to be a member to attend meetings or events? No. Membership is required to vote on business during a PTO meeting. Each member family is able to cast 1 vote. When should I join the PTO? It doesn't matter if it's your first month at Pennington or your last year it's never too early or too late to join the PTO and help support Pennington! What if I can't make a meeting? Miss a meeting? Don't fret just make it to the next. We'll share updates about what the meeting discussed so read our updates and follow our social media and you'll be in the know for the next meeting. May Children Attend Meetings? Children may attend if needed. We don't not have a separate area or activity for children so please bring a quiet activity for them. How can I stay up to date? You can follow us on Instagram, join our Facebook group, and subscribe to our website news by email. How can I support the PTO? Become a member! Attend our meetings. Go to our events. Register for shopping rewards to earn the PTO funds at no cost to you! How can I donate to the PTO? The PTO is able to accept direct donations online and via check. We also welcome in-kind donations of goods, vouchers, and coupons. At times we also have sponsorship opportunities, contact us to learn more. ![Pennington Elementary PTO](https://www.penningtonpto.org/hubfs/3-1.svg "Pennington Elementary PTO") - [New to Pennington?](https://www.penningtonpto.org/new) - [Spirit Shop](https://www.penningtonpto.org/spirit-shop) - [Staff Favorites](https://www.penningtonpto.org/staff-favorites) - [News](https://www.penningtonpto.org/news) - [Calendar](https://www.penningtonpto.org/calendar) - [Volunteer](https://www.penningtonpto.org/volunteer) - [Shop to Support](https://www.penningtonpto.org/shopping) - [Car Rider 101](https://www.penningtonpto.org/car-rider-101) - [Library Tutorials](https://www.penningtonpto.org/limitless-libraries-tutorials) - [Membership](https://www.penningtonpto.org/join) - [Contact Us](https://www.penningtonpto.org/contact-us) - [About](https://www.penningtonpto.org/about) * We are a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization. This website is managed and operated by Pennington Elementary PTO. The Pennington Elementary PTO website does not speak for, or represent, [Pennington Elementary](http://pennington.mnps.org) or Metro Nashville Public Schools.* [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/penningtonelementarypto) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/penningtonelementarypto/) [Read our Blog](https://www.penningtonpto.org/news?hsLang=en)