NEU Pence Elementary
February 12 - February 16
Kindness Week
President's Day Observance
Registration 2024-2025
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year will begin on Friday, March 1, 2024. Whether you are a new TK-6 student or a returning student, you can register for the upcoming year.
South Bay uses an online registration system, ParentVue, to process new enrollments and continuing students, which you may access here.
Additional enrollment information and requirements may be found on the South Bay website.
UCSD - Parent University at PENCE
***Please note these are the new dates for first session of Parent University***
Counseling Corner
If you need to access the links in the Newsletter, please make sure to download the document below.
In Need of Support?
The District's Reach out to Families Resource Center is available to you.
School Counselor
Mrs. Valdivia at yvaldivia@sbusd.org
School Social Worker
Veronica Avila - vavila@sbusd.org
Computers 2 Kids
CAL KIDS - Free Money for College
Military Families' Corner
Please see below for upcoming events and information pertaining to our Military Families:
San Diego Upcoming Events: https://www.sandiego.org/explore/events.aspx
Naval Base San Diego: https://sandiego.navylifesw.com/
VIRTUAL POST 9/11 GI BILL PRESENTATION
Thursday, February 8, 6-7 pm
Dial-In: 1-410-874-6751 / Conf. ID: 509 096 350#
Learn how to make the most out of your Post 9/11 GI Bill. Join our Department of Veterans Affairs Military Services Outreach Coordinator as she addresses many questions including:
- How to qualify
- Application procedures
- How/when to use your benefits
- Plus a variety of educational resources
Questions: nbcslo@us.navy.mil or 619-991-2509
SILVER STRAND YOUTH CENTER’S TEEN PROGRAM
Teen Program: Monday-Friday, 2-6 pm @ Silver Strand Youth Center, 1302 Leyte Road
All teens, 12*-18 years (*12 & in 7th grade), are invited to join for fun, food, fieldtrips, and friendship! Teens are also welcome to bring a friend; military or military sponsored.
SAVE THE DATES:
Teen Night Fridays: February 9 & 23, 6-8 pm
Bites on the Bus: Thursday, February 8, 7:20-8 am @ Strand I Bus Stop (Leyte & Palau)
PALentine’s Teen Night: Friday, February 9, 6-8 pm
Questions: 619-435-5056
MILTAX: FREE SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT
Military taxes can be tricky. Get free e-filing tax software and one-on-one help from military tax experts. Eligible service members and spouses can file federal and up to three state tax returns and get expert tax support — all at no cost.
MCEC’s 2024 CALL FOR THE ARTS IS NOW OPEN
Submissions accepted through April 30, 2024
The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) Call for the Arts invites military-connected kids from all over the world and every branch of service to share what it means to be a military child. Since 2002, thousands of military-connected kids inspired others with creative expressions of strength, bravery, pride, and community. Open to kids up to grade 12, artwork can be any medium, including writing and performance art. It is amazing to see the world through the eyes of our military-connected children. Cash prizes are given, and winners are invited to attend the MCEC Global Training Summit in Washington, DC this July.
Enter: https://www.militarychild.org/programs/the-call-for-the-arts
CAMP CORRAL FREE SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY KIDS - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Over the last 13 years, Camp Corral has served more than 30,000 military-connected children from across the country. Their one-of-a-kind program is tailored to address the most common needs and concerns of military children to include finding peer connections, creating support systems, building confidence, and learning coping skills. Children who participate in their programs experience adventure, test their limits, challenge their fears, celebrate their accomplishments, and make life affirming friendships that assure them they are not alone. Camp Corral is open to children ages 8-15 who have a guardian that is a wounded, ill or injured military/veteran. This is a one-week summer camp that is NO COST to the families.
Info: www.campcorral.org
SCHOLARSHIP SEASON
Now is the time for graduating high school seniors to apply for scholarships! To help with your search, your School Liaison has a great “List of Military Scholarships” packed with opportunities. Request a copy today!
Email: nbcslo@us.navy.mil
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN
Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 14
Applications are now open for the Scholarships for Military Children Program for academic year 2024-2025. The program, entering its 24th year, recognizes the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and celebrates the commissary’s role in enhancing military quality of life. It’s administered by Fisher House Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping service members, veterans and their families. For scholarship year 2024-25, Fisher House Foundation will award 500 scholarship grants of $2,000 each. There will be at least one recipient selected at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. More applicants may be selected from those commissaries with more significant numbers of applicants.
Apply Now: https://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/scholarships-for-military-children/
School Attendance
You can:
- Stop by the office OR
- Send an email to Karla Brown - kbrown@sbusd.org OR
- Return the blue slip to the office or to your child's classroom teacher
Become a Volunteer!
Please CLICK on the document below for information on becoming a Volunteer!
Lunch Monthly Menus
Pence Families, please be aware that every week on this newsletter you will find a link at the bottom that will take you to the Child Nutrition website where you can see the monthly menus and sign up to receive them directly to your email.
Nutrition Information
Click on the button below to see the Monthly Child Nutrition Menus
You may also sign up to receive them directly to your inbox each month!
Extended Learning Program at Pence
Stay Connected with Pence Elementary
- Please visit our School's Website for all the most requested information including Schedules, Minimum Days, Student School Year Calendar, Upcoming Events and our Family Handbook.
- You can also contact us at Let's Talk on the District's Website, you will find the link on the left-hand side of the main page.
- If you ever need to revisit previous editions of our Family Friday Newsletter please visit our website under News and Communications menu, then Weekly Family Newsletter
Pence Elementary School
Office Hours are Monday - Friday from 7:45 am - 4:15 pm
Principal:
Maria Preciado - mpreciado@sbusd.org
Administrative Secretary:
Ana Macias - amacias@sbusd.org
Attendance Secretary:
Karla Brown - kbrown@sbusd.org
Website: pence.sbusd.org
Location: 877 Via Tonga Court, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 662-8100
Twitter: @penceSBUSD