Dear Pershing Families,

Last week was an unusually eventful week at Pershing Middle School. Thank you as always to the community for your support, it is much appreciated. Looking forward to a quieter week this week and to contnue visiting classrooms to see the great learning activities happening.

Last week, our students attended grade level presentations by members of our local law enforcement around Internet safety. A lot of really important information was shared with the students and I wanted to make sure families were aware there is a new resource/tool available to help get unwanted pictures or videos circulating on the Internet taken down: https://report.cybertip.org/ Mr. Hawthorne will also be working with some of our parents to set up an encore Parent Presentation for families.

And finally, I was so happy to see that a large portion of our student body participated in our Pink Panther Day on Friday in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Our mascot, Percival the Panther, was even on hand to show his support.

Sincerely,

Melanie Kray

Thank you to all the famiies that were able to attend the 6th Grade Camp Information Meeting on Thursday. A reminder we will be hosting a more detailed 6th Grade Camp meeting with staff from Camp Cuyamaca in late November/early December. If you would like to review the slide deck shared with families plese CLICK HERE to view the presentation.

A reminder the window to register and pay for 6th Grade Camp is now open.

In order to effectively plan we need to get the registration and camp payment processed for each student as early as possible. We are asking that this registration form be completed no later than October 20.

***Even if your student will not attend camp, it would be extremely helpful if you could complete/submit this form. Our 6th graders are scheduled to attend camp the week after Spring Break, April 8 - 12, 2024.

Payments of cash, check or credit card (via PayPal on the Foundation’s site) may be submitted now through February 1, 2024. Payment plans are available and are outlined in the Google form (please see pdf below) and on the Pershing Foundation Website. ***Even if you are not sure how you intend to pay yet, please complete this form so we can get an accurate headcount of expected students.

CLICK HERE to complete the online registration form

CLICK HERE to make a payment online

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to:

6th Grade Camp Coordinator | Erika Ohnesorgen | erikarenae28@gmail.com

BOO GRAMS ON SALE THIS WEEK AT LUNCH

Our ASB will be selling Boo Grams for $1.00 everyday this week at lunch.

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL MEETING VIA ZOOM ON WEDNESDAY 10/18 @8:30 AM

We hope you will be able to join us via zoom for our second Coffee with the Principal event on Wednesday at 8:30 AM.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/87389894176

6TH GRADE ELECTIVE WHEEL CYCLE 1 ENDS ON FRIDAY 10/20

A reminder that sixth graders taking the elective wheel class will be shifting to their next class in the cycle on Monday, October 23. On Friday, 10/20 students will find out their class for Cycle 2.

RED RIBBON WEEK IS COMING - OCT 23-27

We have several activities and announcements planned for students in honor of the upcoming red ribbon week an we want to encourage all students to wear read on Friday, Oct 27.

SPIRIT WEEK OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 3

Our second spirit week of this school year is fast approaching. We hope all students will participate

• Monday: Candy Corn Wars
• Tuesday: Halloween (students may wear a costume to school - please see costume guidelines below)
• Wednesday: Adam Sandler/PJ (lazy day)
• Thursday: Country Day
• Friday: Cozy Sweater Day

Ms. Robe, our ASB Advisor is also seeking a few hay bales for spirit activities she has planned. If a family is willing to donate those items please contact Ms. Robe at srobe@sandi.net

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES ON OCT 31ST

Students may wear costumes to school on Tuesday, October 31st but all students must adhere to our dress code guidelines and following these additional guidelines:

• Masks or make-up that conceal the entire face or prevent staff from identifying students are not allowed
• Weapons, pretend or real, are not allowed including but not limited to guns, knives, swords, sabers, etc.
• Costumes cannot promote violence, drugs, alcohol, or any inappropriate behavior
• Costumes that may offend others due to race, culture, gender, religion, or sexual orientation are not permitted
• Costume should not include items with sound effects, lights, or other components which would disrupt the classroom learning environment
• And finally, costume must not inhibit the ability of a student to participate fully in all classes

FOOD BANK AND PET FOOD BANK DRIVES BEGIN THIS WEEK

One of the goals of Pershing Middle School is to teach students of the value of giving back to their communities. To help forward this school we are beginning our annual Food Bank and Pet Food Bank Drives. If you or your child have items they would like to donate they can be dropped off in the front office. For any questions please contact Ms. Stacy Robe at srobe@sandi.net

AUDITIONS FOR SHREK JR. COMING IN NOVEMBER - SIGN UP TO AUDITION NOW!

We are proud to announce that this year Pershing Middle School's drama program will be putting on a production of Shrek Jr. Auditions will be held November 8 from 1-3 PM in the Auditorium. You must sign up to audition. Please take a moment to review the drama program's informational letter and if you are interested in auditioning please CLICK HERE and complete the sign up form.

A REMINDER ABOUT DROPPING OFF ITEMS FOR STUDENTS

In order to minimize disruptions to the learning environment we wanted to remind families that we do not call the classrooms to notify students when families drop off forgotten items for their students. Students may stop by the office during a passing perior or other break time to check to see if an item has been dropped off. Also, it is often helpful to develop an evening and morning routine where your student is making sure all required items for the school day are packed and ready to go.

Congratulations to our Boys and Girls Basketball Teams as they competed well and are advancing into the playoff ib Saturday, Oct 21. Our #7 ranked girls team will play Standley at Hoover High School at 10:00 AM and our #5 seeded boys team will play Marshall at La Jolla High School at 4:00 PM. Good luck Panthers!

Our Track and Field athletes have also competed well. Congratulations to the following track team members who earned one of the top 25 marks in their respective event:

6th Grade Boys 100 M:

Taylor Maness

Carter Shelley

Charlie Kinney-Somers

Brody Philbin

Benjamin Olivares

6th Grade Girls 100M

Zoie Hakim** (Overall top mark in this event for all 6th graders!)

Selena Manzano

6th Grade Boys 200M

Carter Shelley

Taylor Maness

Brody Philbin

Charlie Kinney-Somers

Miles Schmidt

Benjamin Olivares

6th Grade Girls 200M

Zoie Hakim

Selena Manzano

6th Grade Boys 400M

Joshua Desiere

Jack Durkin

6th Grade Girls 400M

Hana Griffin-Dodd

Vanessa Perez

Olivia Botten

6th Grade Boys 800M

Jack Durkin

Joshua Desiere

6th Grade Girls 800M

Isabella McCormick

Vanessa Perez

Olivia Botten

6th Grade Girls Long Jump

Kathrine Schaefer

7th Grade Boys 800M

Joshua Buckhout

7th Grade Boys Long Jump

Dominic Pavone

8th Grade Boys 100M

Sam Morse

8th Grade Girls 100M

Khloe Jamerson

Isabelle Schaefer

8th Grade Boys 200M

Sam Morse

8th Grade Girls 200M

Khloe Jamerson

Isabelle Schaefer

8th Grade Boys 400M

Wyatt Tamez

Sam Morse

8th Grade Boys 800M

Wyatt Tamez

8th Grade Girls 800M

Emily Stout

8th Grade Girls 800M

Isabelle Schaefer** (Overall top mark in this event for all 8th graders!)

We are fortunate to have a very active parent community and an engaged foundation that works tirelessly to ensure our school has the funds it needs to allow our students to have enriching academic experiences beyond the typical program.

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

Oct 10: SSC Meeting @3:00 PM in the library

Oct 11: Pershing Foundation Meeting

Oct 13: Pink Panther Spirit Day

Oct 16-20: ASB Selling Boo Grams

Oct 24 & 25: 5th Grade Parent Tours (for families interested in attending Pershing via CHOICE)

Oct 30: Red Ribbon Week Spirit Week

Nov 9: P2 Grading Period Ends

Nov 10: Veteran's Day (NO SCHOOL)

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Interested in volunteering on campus?

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