NEU Pence Elementary

October 10 - October 14

School Updates

We are glad to announce that starting Monday October 14, our Pedestrian Gate by Beyer Way will be open for Student Pick-up and Drop-Off, please be on the lookout and yield for Parents and Students crossing the street. We appreciate your support!

Important Dates to Remember

October 13

School Board Meeting


October 21

No Student Day/ Parent Conferences


October 28

Parent/ Teacher Conferences/ Report Cards


Superintendent's Listening Tour

Tuesday February 28

*Click on the document below for more information*

Upcoming Minimum Days

Due to Parent Conferences we will have the following minimum days:


October 18, 19, 20

October 24-28


*** Reminder: Wednesdays are always Minimum Days ***

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.

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

Click on the link below to fill out an Interest Form if you would like your student(s) to be added to the waitlist for the Boys and Girls Club Morning or Afternoon Program at Pence.

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.

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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/

School Attendance

Please let us know when and why your child was absent.


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

Pence Elementary School

Office Hours are Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm


  • Principal:

Maria Preciado - mpreciado@sbusd.org


  • Administrative Secretary:
Ana Macias - amacias@sbusd.org


  • Attendance Secretary:
Karla Brown - kbrown@sbusd.org

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.