Our Foundation uses all money raised to support funding for enriching academic experiences for our students that go beyond what is found in a typical classroom. These donations support 6th grade camp scholarships, 8th grade promotion activities, a 7th grade experience, field trips, guest speakers, teacher stipends to cover expenses for enrichment activities in the classroom, and more. Please consider donating today.
Every little bit helps, so even if you are not able to donate $75, any support is appreciated and if you are able to give more or know of family members or friends that would be willing to donate please share the pledge link with them. Anyone who donates will receive a thank you note from one of our Pershing students.
DONATION LINK: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CXCJYPUVVQ4D2
Did you know that poor attendance is the most common cause for low achievement and failing grades in middle school?
Each day your child is not in school is a missed opportunity to learn something they will need in order to understand more difficult material later in the year and in future years. You cannot make up for too many absences with homework and make-up work. Making sure your child(ren) are in school every day helps ensure they will succeed in middle school and sets them up for success in high school.
Chances are your child(ren) will need to miss a few days of school in any given school year and while some absences may seem more excusable than others, the impact is actually the same regardless whether your child is sick, ditching, or taking a family trip. Any absence makes it harder for your child to keep up with the everyday classroom learning that is needed to grow and succeed, even when they try to complete what was missed.
Research shows missing just 2 days of school per month is too many. Students who miss too many days fall behind in reading, writing, and math. Long-term, this makes them less likely to be on track to graduate high school. We know some absences are unavoidable; but too many will make your child fall behind and they might not be able to catch up. Keep track of and limit your child’s absences in order to keep them on track to succeed in their future. Save absences for when it is absolutely necessary and make sure they are in school every day.
When your child is absent it is important that you report the reason to the school so the absence can be cleared. There are several ways you can report your child's abence:
- Complete the this google form to report an absence
- Email our attendance clerk Ms. Caputo at dcaputo@sandi.net. In your email please include your child's first and last name, grade level, date of the absence, and reason for the absence
- Call the school at 619-362-3550 option 1 and leave a message.
Please consider joining and supporting the Pershing Foundation. Their first meeting is Wednesday, September 13 @6:30 PM in the library. For your convenience the meeting will also be accessible on zoom so families who cannot attend in person will be able to participate (zoom link will be shared in later newsletters).
Email: pershingfoundation@outlook.com
Website: https://pershingmiddleschoolfoundation.org/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/pershingpanthers
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Contact our Community Assistant Ms. Johana Moreno at jmorenoperez@sandi.net
Email: mkray@sandi.net
Website: https://pershing.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 8204 San Carlos Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 352-3550
Twitter: @melanie_kray