Dear Panther Families,

A big thank you to Patrick Henry High School, their ASB & Link Crew, as well as their principal, Dr. Sandra White, for the warm welcome our 8th graders received when they visited the school on Future Patriot Day last Tuesday. Students had a chance to tour the campus, participate Pep Assembly activities and learn about different programs Patrick Henry offers. Below are some great pictures from the days events. I have no doubt our 8th graders will thrive when they attend high school next year!

I also want to remind our 6th grade families that 6th Grade Camp is only two weeks away! I cannot believe the date is nearly here. There is a lot of important information in the 6th grade camp section below that I encourage you to read through carefully and I also wanted to share our sixth grade camp logistics letter that provides more detailed information about what will happen on Monday, March 24 when students depart for camp and the plan when students return on Friday, March 28. And of course one of our veteran sixth grade teachers, Ms. Robe, has graciously agreed to host a Tips & Tricks online meeting this Wednesday (details are below in the camp section) to answer any lingering questions families may have to make sure they are ready to go to camp.

And finally, the newsletter is out a little early this weekend because our Foundation is partnering with the new Chipotle Restaurant on Navajo for a dineout fundraiser, today - Sunday, March 4 from 4-8 PM. Enjoy some delicious food and help support our Foundation and raise money so that our Pershing students can keep enjoying these great experiences like sixth grade camp!

Sincerely,

Melanie Kray

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL ON TUESDAY, MARCH 11

We hope families will be able to join us on Tuesday, March 11 at 8:30 AM for Coffee with the Principal. The link is below:

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EBIKE SAFETY PRESENTATION ON THURSDAY, MARCH 13

EBike safety has been a hot topic in our community this school year. We have partnered with SANDAG to set up an ebike safety presentation. We hope you will join us on Thursday, March 13 at 5:30 PM in our auditorium. This presentation is open to all families in the Henry Cluster even if they do not have children who attend Pershing Middle School. We have also reached out to the families of any student we know ride ebikes and provided personalized invitations. We hope to see you there!

END OF THE YEAR ACTIVITIES FOR 7TH & 8TH GRADERS

A reminder to families that in order for students in 7th and 8th grade to participate in end of the year activities they must meet the following criteria:

• 2.0 or higher GPA in Scholarship
• 2.67 or higher GPA in Citizenship
• 90% or better attendance rate in the second semester
• No suspensions

Families with children not currently meeting the eligibility criteria to participate in end of the year activities have already been contacted by their child's counselor. Our goal is for all students to be able to participate in end of the year activites that is why we are trying to work with famileis early to get students at risk of not participating back on track. If you have any questions please contact your child's counselor.

STEAM SOLVE IT EVENT

Explore the world of forensics and investigative techniques as you uncover clues and solve cases. Delve into the science behind mystery-solving while enhancing your problem-solving skills during our annual Spring into STEAM event. Spring into STEAM is the San Diego Public Library’s science-focused program series for 6 - 12 years old students. We are partnering with local science experts and organizations to create a truly unique educational experience. Workshops take place in-person during the months of March, April, and May.

Solve It! Brochure - English
Solve It! Brochure - Spanish

Tryouts for continue for Spring Sports (Boys and Girls Flag Football, Boys and Girls Wrestling, and Cheer) start this week. Be sure to check out the SDUSD MSA website for details.

THIS WEEK! – MARCH 12th 5:30PM – MRS ROBE’S UNMISSABLE TIPS AND TRICKS MEETING

Mrs. Robe has been attending 6th grade camp for many years and has a HUGE amount of useful, practical advice, building on what can be found in the Packing List. We will be offering this meeting on Wednesday (March 12th at 5:30PM) in a hybrid format (online on MS Teams and in-person in the School library) but are not planning to record it. If you would like a reminder for your calendar, please fill out this form. and we will send you one! Please note our monthly Foundation meeting will follow directly after which families are welcome to stay on for, but we also totally understand families have other commitments if parents drop or leave after Mrs. Robe’s section is complete.

If you plan on joining us online, the Join link is as follows:

Pershing Middle School 6th Grade Camp - Tips & Tricks from Mrs. Robe

3/12 5:30PM

CLICK TO JOIN 6TH GRADE CAMP MEETING

MONTHLY FOUNDATION MEETING THIS WEEK

Please join us in the library or online for our Monthly Foundation Meeting for updates on our Foundation from our board and Principal!

3/12 6:10PM (Starting 10 minutes later than usual, to allow a break in between the 6th Grade Camp Tips and Tricks Meeting)

CLICK TO JOIN FOUNDATION MEETING

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH CAMP RETURN

Sixth Grade Camp is right around the corner! In order to give the students a safe and organized send off, we need your help! Please sign up to volunteer the morning of departure to make sure everything runs smoothly to send them off to camp.

We are still looking for a few volunteers to help when students return on 3/28, unloading belongings and placing them in designated alphabetized zones.

Please use the link below to volunteer and if you have any questions, please contact Valerie Kennedy at valeriemarie78@gmail.com.

VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH RETURN ON 3/28

FOLLOW CUYAMACA OUTDOOR SCHOOL ON FACEBOOK FOR PHOTOS

If you’re on Facebook, Please like / follow the Cuyamaca Outdoor School Facebook Page so you see pictures shared when Pershing students attend! It’s a great way to get a preview of the enriching experiences your student will have and the lasting memories they’ll make at Cuyamaca! You can also join our monthly Foundation meetings for updates on 6th Grade camp and find resources and see the countdown on our 6th Grade Camp landing page.

QUESTIONS / CONCERNS?

The only bad question is the one that is not asked! Please reach out anytime to Valerie on our camp coordinator team.

CHALLENGE COURSE T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

Please take a moment to vote (or ask your Panther(s) to vote!) for one of our designs that will be featured on our 2025 challenge course t-shirts! Votes will be combined with votes placed in our foundation meeting on Wednesday night to determine a winner.

(Please note, to ensure a fair vote, names have been removed from entries). 1st place will be used on our t-shirts (for students raising $40 or more). 2nd place will be used on our water bottle stickers (for students raising any amount).

Please click here to vote!

PERSHING CHALLENGE COURSE 2025 FUNDRAISER IS ON!

We’ve raised over $600 so far! Please continue to donate at our fundraising page here! Steps are included for your student to find their page and share with friends and family.

Every $10 raised earns a student 1 ticket to enter into prize drawings of choice. $40 raised earns one of our limited-edition 2025 challenge course t-shirts (so $40 gets a t-shirt AND 4 prize draw tickets to add to the drawing of their choice).

We have some great prizes including

• Gift Cards: GameStop / Disney
• A week of tennis summer camp with Fletcher Hills Tennis Club
• Tickets to USS Midway /Belmont Park / USS Midway / Zoo / Padres Game
• Front Row Tickets to 8th Grade Promotion,
• 50% off a 2025 San Carlos Patriots Youth Cheer / Football registration.
• Gulls / Seals Swag bags with tickets
• Art classes at Art with Larisse
• Boba for 4 delivered at lunch.
• ……and much more!
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To celebrate the conclusion of our fundraiser, on Wednesday, April 16, students will get to run our fun challenge obstacle course with their PE class! (Students who don't have PE that day will run the course in 1st period.)

For more details, and instructions on how to find & use your student's RallyUp fundraising page, click here and see the attached Challenge Course 2025 flyer.

We are always looking to add more exciting prizes! Can you help?

If you're able to give any items that middle schoolers will be excited about (tickets, gift cards, art supplies, electronics, etc.), please go to our Challenge Course Fundraiser Info Page for donation info or email us at PershingFoundation@outlook.com.

Thank you for your support which enriches all our student’s experiences at Pershing!

CHIPOTLE DINE OUT BENEFITING PERSHING MIDDLE – 4-8PM, MARCH 9

Today is our Chipotle Dine-out. Take a break from food prep and cooking! Please join us and enjoy incredible real food, made with real ingredients! Spread the word to your friends and family!

ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE RZ3MZW4 OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN RESTAURANT

25% back to Pershing Middle School

Foundation Dates:

March 9th: Chipotle (Navajo Road) Dine out (Details).

March 12th Mrs. Robe 6th Grade Camp Tips and Tricks Meeting / March Foundation Meeting.

March 24th – 28th : 6th Grade Camp.

April 9th – Last day Challenge Course Donations count towards tickets.

April 16th – Challenge Course Fundraiser Event on Campus.

Email: pershingfoundation@outlook.com<mailto:pershingfoundation@outlook.com>

Website: https://pershingmiddleschoolfoundation.org/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/pershingpanthers

Tuesday, February 25th ~ 6th & 7th Gr. Spring Picture Day (No Make-up or Retake)

Tuesday, February 25th ~ 8th Gr. Promotion Picture Day 8am - 2 pm (No Make-up or Retake)

Tuesday, March 4th ~ 8th Gr. Tour of Henry High (Patriot Day) 9 AM - Noon

Friday, March 7th ~ NO SCHOOL (Non-Instructional Day)

Thursday, March 20th ~ Spring Fest (Open House)

Monday to Friday, March 24th to 28th ~ 6th Gr. Camp Week

Monday to Friday, March 31st to April 4th ~ Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)

Friday, April 11th ~ Deadline: Order yearbook online at www.ybpay.com ID Code # 12957325

Monday, May 26th ~ NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day Holiday)

Tuesday to Thursday, May 27th to 29th ~ Minimum Days 12:44 PM dismissal

Thursday, May 29th ~ Last Day of 24-25 School Year

Thursday, May 29th ~ 8th Gr. Promotion 8:30 AM

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Interested in volunteering on campus?

Contact our Ms. Sylvia Patton a spatton1@sandi.net

Website: https://pershing.sandiegounified.org/
Location: 8204 San Carlos Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 362-3550
Twitter: @melanie_kray