Parent E-Newsletter

Pershing Happenings E-Newsletter

Vol. 1, Issue 8

February 15, 2007
 

Website Spotlight 

Important Upcoming Events

Community Sock Hop  

Attention All Adults –Let’s show our community spirit and spread the word about Pershing’s Community Sock Hop on February 24, 2007 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Sock Hop is a terrific way to socialize with parents, friends, neighbors, community members, teachers, and staff.  There will be dancing, games, snacks, prizes and much, much more. This is sure to be an awesome neighborhood party! Proceeds are for a very worthy cause - our Scholarship Fund. http://www.sandi.net/pershing/sockhop.htm 

On March 8, 2007, Susie Koske, parent education expert, will be sharing her wisdom and humor about adolescence with us. Her lecture, Raising Adolescents - Helpful Tips for Parents, will provide you with practical ways to help guide your child through this time in their lives. This is a wonderful event for those who have questions or concerns about surviving and thriving during the middle school years. To make this evening even better, the  8th Grade East Coast Trip Fundraising Committee will be providing dinner  before the lecture. Though the presentation is free, there will be a charge for the meal. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and Ms. Koske will follow at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited.   http://www.sandi.net/pershing/8thtripfunddinner.htm

During the month of February, Pershing’s head counselor, Marci Blodgett, will be meeting with all 8th grade students in their Humanities classes. Together, they will complete a “four-year plan” and discuss the curriculum and graduation requirements for high school. Later in the semester, Mrs. Blodgett will present a high school orientation meeting for parents. This meeting, which is separate from the parent orientation at Patrick Henry, will enable parents to review their children’s four-year plan for high school. Reservation forms for this orientation will be sent home with our students.

Patrick Henry’s Parent Visitation Day – Thursday, February 22, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 8th grade parents are encouraged to attend this event. Principal Pat Crowder begins the day with a brief orientation in the library. Classroom visitations will follow. Check out the classes your child will take next year.  

The August dates for 9th grade registration and Patriot Camp/Freshman Orientation are now available. http://www.sandi.net/pershing/henry%20dates.htm 

Important Announcement to 7th & 8th Band Parents from Mr. Anderson about the March 3, 2007 Band Festival – For more information, http://www.sandi.net/pershing/music.htm

As our amazing 6th graders begin their second semester of middle school, we’d like to give you a glimpse into one of their courses of study (and also to prepare parents for an upcoming assignment!).  Currently, all 6th grade English classes are working on Persuasive Units of Inquiry. Next week, the focus will change from reading persuasive texts to writing persuasively. A culminating writing piece will be due in late February or early March. Thank you to Mrs. Rondestvedt for providing us with this information!

The 7th & 8th Grade Winter Semi-Formal Dance was a huge success! Congratulations to our Prom’s royal court – the 8th grade King and Queen and the 7th grade Prince and Princess. It was a spectacular night for the Pershing family. The chaperones were very, very impressed with all the students who attended. http://www.sandi.net/pershing/semi_formal.htm

A request to our students from Mrs. Sullivan - Our school grounds and classrooms are all looking very clean and tidy. Help us continue to keep our campus running smoothly by remembering to leave all chewing gum at home. Please don't bring it to school. Thank you! 

The 2007 Pershing Spelling Bee was the most exciting one ever!  Congratulations to all our participants, especially the 6th, 7th, & 8th grade first and second place winners. The 8th grade winner will now compete at the San Diego Countywide Spelling Bee in March. Thank you to Mr. Carroll and Ms. Lehrer for your dedication to this program. http://www.sandi.net/pershing/bee.htm

5th Grade Orientation is on February 28 – Welcome to all our future Pershing students and their parents! We have an informative evening planned for you. See why we are all so proud of our programs, curriculum, faculty, and staff. http://www.sandi.net/pershing/orientation.htm 

The Drama Club is currently holding auditions for the Spring Musical Extravaganza. Whether it be singing, dancing, acting, or tech crew, the Drama Club has something for everyone. It is a great way to meet new friends, be creative, learn about the theatre, gain confidence in public speaking and have a ton of fun. http://www.sandi.net/pershing/Springplay.htm

The Annual Principal’s Honor Roll Luncheon will be held on February 21, 2007.  This program is for those students who earned straight A’s for the first semester. Each participating student may invite one adult to the luncheon. Congratulations! http://www.sandi.net/pershing/honorlunch1st.htm