NEU Pence Elementary
December 2022
Happy Winter Break!
We hope you enjoy this time with your families Pence Penguins. We look forward to welcome you back on Tuesday January 10, which will be a Minimum Day.
Winter Break Dates
December 19 - January 9
Back to School
Tuesday January 10 - Minimum Day
Dress Code Guidelines Reminder - Uniform and Clothing Expectations
Pence Families,
We would like to remind you that Pence is a uniform school, we follow Uniform and Clothing Expectations under our No Excuses University Pledge.
Which include:
No hats inside classrooms/ offices
No ripped jeans (including Fridays when jeans are allowed)
Navy Blue, Red and White Tops
Navy Blue and Khaki Bottoms
*Violations of dress code will be directed handled at the school office*
* Please note that there was an error in a printed letter distributed on Wednesday December 14, the colors shown above are the ones allowed as part of the Dress Code, color black is not part of the Uniform Dress Code, apologies for the inconvenience *
Important Dates to Remember
Winter Break Dates
December 19 - January 9
Back to School
Tuesday January 10 - Minimum Day
Superintendent's Listening Tour
Tuesday February 28
*Click on the document below for more information*
Lost and Found items
Pence Families, please be advised that Friday December 16 was the last day to retrieve items from the lost and found cart in front of the office.
Items that were not claimed were donated to a local organization after that date. Thank you.
MTS Pronto Youth Pass for Students
The Youth Opportunity Pass pilot program allows anyone 18 and under to ride transit for free in San Diego County with a PRONTO youth account, including unlimited rides on the bus, Trolley, COASTER, and SPRINTER through August 31st, 2023.
Please follow THIS LINK to get more information!
Military Families' Corner
Please see below for upcoming events and information pertaining to our Military Families:
South Bay Union School District
Oneonta/IB Charter/Emory, Lisa Poli – 619-403-0686
San Diego Upcoming Events: https://www.sandiego.org/explore/events.aspx
Naval Base San Diego: https://sandiego.navylifesw.com/
Please see below for more information on upcoming events for Military Families:
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP)
The Metro San Diego EFMP team produces a great, monthly newsletter full of information, webinars, resources, and contact numbers. Check out the December 2022 edition attached. For questions about enrollment, call the Regional MTF Coordinators Office at 619-532-8586. http://navylifesw.com/sandiego/families/ffsc
FREE ADVENTURE FOR 4TH GRADERS
California fourth graders are invited to apply for a California State Park Adventure Pass today and receive a free pass to visit 19 participating state parks. Get full details and apply for your free pass by visiting https://www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass
Health Fair
Please see below for more information of the 12th Annual Health Fair in our community.
Counseling Corner
In Need of Support? The district’s ROTF resource center is available to you. Please reach out to our School Counselor, Mrs. Valdivia at yvaldivia@sbusd.org for more information.
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
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
COVID Updates
- We would like to remind our Pence Families that parents and guardians are not allowed inside the campus due to the Covid restrictions.
- For the most updated COVID Information and Decision Tree, please visit the District's website.
Pence Elementary School
Office Hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Principal:
Maria Preciado - mpreciado@sbusd.org
- Administrative Secretary:
- Attendance Secretary:
Email: mpreciado@sbusd.org
Website: pence.sbusd.org
Location: 877 Via Tonga Court, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 662-8100
Twitter: @penceSBUSD
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 would like a hard copy of our Family Handbook, please come by the Office from 12pm - 4pm to pick up one.