Dear Families,

In honor of the Memorial Day Weekend I would like to take a moment to thank those who have served in our armed forces and to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of this nation.

I also hope the long weekend allowed you to rest and recharge because we have a busy two weeks ahead of us! This week our 7th Graders who have met the eligibility criteria have an opportunity to enjoy their 7th Grade Experience at Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park in Mira Mesa. This type of activity would not be possible without the efforts of our Pershing Foundation and fundraising activites like our Challenge Course. Thanks to the Foundation's hard work and the generosity of our community we were able to meet our fundraising goal for that event and be sure to chekc out the great pictures below of all the funs tudents had at the event!

And finally, there is a lot happening on campus during these final two weeks of school. Be sure to review the important announcements section which contains important details about our many upcoming End of Year Activites.

Sincerely,

Melanie Kray

END OF THE YEAR ACTIVITIES

The end of the year is fast approaching and we have a variety of activities planned for students, particularly our 8th graders.

• May 28 - End of Year Awards Assembly for 7th graders @8:00 AM (families of students who will receive an award should have already received an invitation via mail or email)
• May 28 - End of the Year Awards Assembly for 6th graders @2:00 PM (the families of students who will receive an award should have already received an invitation via mail or email)

• May 29 - 8th Grade Yearbook Signing Party @12:10-12:45 PM in the Lunch Arbor
• May 30 - 7th Grade Experience Rockin Jump Trampoline Park (details are below)
• May 31 - 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance in the Pershing Auditorium @5-7 PM. Tickets for the event will be $5 and includes light refreshments. Last days to buy tickets are this Tuesday and Wednesday
• June 3-7: 6th Grade Camp 2nd Group
• June 3 - 8th Grade Awards Night @6:00 PM (families who students have met the criteria will receive invitations via email)
• June 5 - 8th Grade Promotion Pracitce @8:00 AM
• June 5 - 8th Grade Dave & Buster's Trip
• June 6 - 8th Grade Promotion @8:30 AM

7TH GRADE EXPERIENCE: ROCKIN JUMP TRAMPOLINE PARK NO THURSDAY, MAY 30

A reminder that eligible 7th graders (2.0 or higher scholarship GPA and 2.67 or higher citizenship GPA) will be attending their end of the year activity at Rockin Jump Trampoline Park in Mira Mesa. All students attending the event must have completed Rockin Jump's online waiver. Any 7th grader eligible to attend who has not submitted a waiver received an email letting them know the waiver still needs to be filled out.

FLAG RAISING CEREMONY ON FRIDAY, MAY 31

Members of our Pershing Pride GSA will be hosting a flag raising ceremony in honor of Pride Month.

Thursday, June 6 – Promotion:

The one-hour ceremony will begin promptly at 8:30 AM on the upper turf fields at Pershing Middle School. The gates on the corner of Navajo and Boulder Lake will open promptly at 8:00 AM and there are 1000 seats available for spectators that will be distributed on a first come first served basis. There is also ample space available on the upper field for families to stand or bring their own seating to observe the promotion ceremony so we are not limiting the number of guests a student may bring. If you intend to bring more than 2 people we encourage you to bring additional seating.

What should I wear for promotion?

We are encouraging students to dress as they would for a nice family event. Students may wear dress slacks, dress shirt/blouse, dresses or skirts with comfortable shoes. Ties and

jackets are optional. Be sure to wear low, comfortable shoes and avoid any heels that would make walking difficult. High heels are not allowed on the artificial turf.

Am I or is my family allowed to bring any celebratory things to promotion?

Air horns and other noisemakers are prohibited because they disrupt the dignity of the ceremony. Families may bring balloon bouquets, posters or any celebratory materials to share with students at the end of the ceremony but we ask that families that bring those items sit on the aisles or towards the back so they do not obstruct the view of other guests.

Where should my family park their cars for promotion?

Parking is extremely limited. If you are able to walk or carpool to the ceremony that is highly recommended. There is street parking available in the neighborhood. Handicapped parking is available please contact the main office for specifics about this option before June 6.

THANK YOU FAMILIES WE REACHED OUR GOAL AND RAISED MORE THAN $15,000!

This money goes directly back into classrooms to support our students' learning! Thank you for your generosity. The Challenge Course was a huge success on Friday and I have some great pictures below!

And finally, we want to recognize our raffle winners:

Let's Roam Scavenger Hunt Voucher

-Axel Fransson

-Benjamin Sherrill

Art Supply Package #1

-Arthur Borden

Art Supply Package #2

-Emily Mouneimne

Patrick Henry Tshirt/Hoodie

-Luke Richards

Moonlight Stage Productions tickets

-Teagan Samimi

4 tickets to the San Diego Zoo

-Dylan Sota

2 Padres tickets 6/7 vs Diamondbacks

-Koen Rydell

2 Padres tickets 6/12 vs A's

-Joshua Desiere

Boba for 4

-Emma Lopez

Starbucks for 4

-Viviana Ramon

Pizza Lunch for 8

-Logan Bogage

4 Premium Seats to 2024 promotion

-Mia Halvorson

Living Coast Discovery Center tickets

-Teagan Samimi

30oz Stanley Tumbler

-April Kear

2 AMC movie ticket pack

-Dylan Soria

Shopping & a Snack Pack

-Lily Feiteira

In-N-Out Dinner for 4

-Ryan Benhe

-Ben Olivares

Crusaders Soccer Fall Registration Fee

-Elena Coleman

XBox Bundle

-Enzo Busalacchi

6TH GRADE CAMP FOR OUR SECOND GROUP IS NEARLY HERE!

STUDENTS ATTENDING CAMP WEEK OF JUNE 3-7

Departure on June 3: Students should go to school at the regular time on Monday, June 3. Students will drop off their luggage in the designated luggage drop off area (gated area near the auditorium at the main entrance to the school) before 8:00 AM and then head into campus and when the bell rings, students attending 6th Grade Camp will report to the auditorium. They WILL NOT go to their first period class. While in the auditorium, they will receive a few final instructions from staff and go through a verbal health check (i.e. no fever, illness, etc in the last 24 hours). The buses typically depart around 9:00 AM. Families are welcome, but not expected, to be there for the send off.

Luggage: Students may bring one suitcase and one bed roll (sleeping bag/blanket, sheets, and pillow). No backpacks. Please make sure your child's suitcase and bed roll are labeled with the luggage tags they will be provided this week. The luggage tag should have your child's name and the school's name. Place your child's bed roll in a large trash bag to protect it from the elements. We recommend packing an extra trash bag for your student's return trip. We will have extra luggage tags available in case your child loses theirs.

Medication: Students with prescription medication need to bring the medication to Nurse Kalish in the main office by Friday, May 31. Parents will also need to pick up their child's medication when students return on June 7. Nurse Kalish will have a table set up in the luggage pick up area where families can get the medication. Please DO NOT send any medications to camp in your child's suitcase.

Return on Friday, June 7: Students normally return from camp between 11:00-11:30 AM. Students and luggage may be picked up in the 6th grade turnaround parking lot on Friday. When the buses get close to campus a message will be sent to families.

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

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

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.

Email: pershingfoundation@outlook.com

Website: https://pershingmiddleschoolfoundation.org/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/pershingpanthers

• May 24: Challenge Course Day
  
• May 28: 7th Grade Awards Ceremony @8:00 AM and 6th Grade Awards Ceremony @2:00 PM
  
• May 30: 7th Grade Experience: Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park
  
• May 31: 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance @5-7 PM
  
• June 3-7: 6th Grade Camp for Group 2
  
• June 3: 8th Grade Awards Night @6:00 PM
  
• June 5: 8th Grade Trip to Dave and Busters
  
• June 6: 8th Grade Promotion @8:30 AM
  

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Website: https://pershing.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 8204 San Carlos Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 352-3550
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