The Panther Pulse

Dear Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed their President's Day Weekend and that you were able to spend time with your loved ones.

Thank you to our ASB for another successful spirit week. I was so impressed with how many students particpated, it was great to see so many student showing their school spirit! And a big thank to the 100 8th graders that were selected to take the NAEP exam. The test proctors commented multiple times how impressed they were with our students - they commented repeatedly that the students were focused, polite, and did a great job on the exam. Thank you Panthers!

I want to remind families that the P3 reporting window ends March 1. It is normal to see some grade fluctuations during this first six weeks of the second semester and we want to encourage student to avoid the second semester slum and take advantage of the supports we have available. There is tutoring afterschool on Tuesdays and Thursdays:

• Rm 303: Math (Ms. E)
• Rm. 103: SLIM/Spanish/History (Mr. Lopez)
• Rm. 101: English (Mr. Quinn)
• Rm. 305: English/History (Ms. Robe)

Many teachers also offer tutoring assistance during lunch and all teachers are available during office hours every Wedensday from 12:45-1:15 PM during office hours. And of course there is homework help every Wednesday in the library from 1:15-2:45 PM.

Sincerely,

Melanie Kray

GIRLS SCOUT COOKIE SALES IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL

Many of our students participate in Girl Scouts and representatives from the different troops our students' participate in will have a small table set up after school in front of the school for the next few weeks so families and students can purchase cookies.

CALIFORNIA HEALTHY KIDS SURVEY FOR PARENTS:

Families please take a moment to complete the parent survey for this year's California Healthy Kids Survey. The information you provide is critical and helps our site determine areas of need and how to allocate resources. Our goal is 80% parent participation:

CA Healthy Kids Survey Link for Parents: https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/a6cr

Tdap VACCINATION NEEDED FOR ALL FUTURE 7th GRADERS

A friendly reminder that before students can enter 7th grade they need a Tdap booster. We know how challenging it can be to get appointments so if your child is currently in 6th grade don't forget to ask your physician about scheduling their Tdap booster.

SPORTS PHOTOS FOR THE YEARBOOK

Yearbook needs your help. We are including the Pershing sports teams in the yearbook but we need pictures. If you happen to have any pictures that we can use, please sent them our way. We have plenty of track pictures. We are still in need of both girls and boys basketball as well as the new sports that are starting, soccer and volleyball. You can email your photos to sruckle@sandi.net. Any photos you have will be helpful. Thanks in advance for your help and support.

Students may also sign up for the spring sports season:

WRESTLING REGISTRATION
MSA WRESTLING REGISTRATION – SPRING

FLAG FOOTBALL/CHEER REGISTRATION
MSA FLAG FOOTBALL/CHEER REGISTRATION – SPRING

Pay for Camp via PayPal (preferred option)

Please be sure to also register your 6th Grader first using the 'Register for Camp' button above. When asked for +Important please add student here, please be sure to include your student's name. Please see below for additional payment options

PAY WITH PAYPAL

Payment by Check

Make check payable to "Pershing Middle School Foundation" for $350. Include Student Name and ID # or English teacher in check memo. Please have student return to English teacher or Main Office by October 20, 2024. Send check in envelope with:

1. Student Name

2. English Teacher Name

3. Student ID

4. Parent Phone # and/or email address

Payment by Cash

Include $350. Please have PARENT bring to the Main Office by October 20, 2024. Bring cash in envelope with:

1. Student Name

2. English Teacher Name

3. Student ID

4. Parent Phone # and/or email address

Multiple Payments

You can also make MULTIPLE payments by cash, check or PayPal. When you register, please include planned payment dates, amounts, and mode of payment (as long as the total amount is $350, you can pay in 2 or 3 or more payments)! Note: In order to pay monthly between now and payment due date (Feb 1), you would need to pay 4 payments of $87.50 (Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan).

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

• Mar 1: P3 Grading Window Closes
• Mar 25-29: CAST 8th Grade Science Testing
• April 1-5: Spring Break
• April 8-12: Sixth Grade Camp (Group 1)
• April 19: P4 Grading Window Closes
• May 6-17: School-wide Testings CAASPP English & Math

Follow Pershing Middle on Instagram & Threads

@Pershing_sdusd

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