• Saturday, May 14th at 10 AM on the Pershing Elementary Playground.
• If there is rain, our rain date is May 21st at 10 AM! Cancelation will be announced on PTA Facebook page by 8 AM!
• Please come through the Elementary Playground Gate.
• A guardian must stay with the students. This is NOT a drop off event.
  
• There is limited use of a bathroom, so please go before you come to the event.
• If you did not order a shirt, wear a white one. If you ordered a Color Run shirt they will go home next week!
• Wear tennis shoes.
• Bring a water bottle.
• There will be raffle tickets for sale for $1.00.
• Raffles are for a 1 night stay at the VIB Hotel, a $50.00 Visa gift card, a $25.00 Fleet gift card, 2 tickets to the Springfield Symphony for next season, a ukulele from Ernie Williamson including a month of ukulele lessons!

This is a fun event! Please make sure your child wears tennis shoes and brings a towel and water bottle. They may also want a change of clothes in case they get soaked.

5th graders going into 6th grade next year can sign up for beginning band this summer!

If you are interested in getting a jump start in band and want more information email kjmiles@spsmail.org.

A wide array of classes, delivery modes and schedules will allow you

to customize your child's summer learning experience.

• Explore offers your family multiple options for keeping your child engaged in learning this summer.
  

• Registration for Explore is currently open for all grades.

• A copy of the Explore Pocket Guide was sent home with students.
  

• Online classes for K-12 students will be offered June 6-30 and July 5-29

• Seated classes for K-8 students will be offered June 6-July 15

• Students in grades 3-5 can participate in Artworks courses offered at three locations.

• New for 2022! Middle School Fine Arts Academy offers classes in musical, performing and fine arts.

• Select from in-person or virtual options.

• Choose classes tailored for students grades Kindergarten-12th.

View EXPLORE Courses HERE

We are very proud of how much elementary students read during April’s National School Library Month! They made an amazing reading chain, worthy of some fun surprises.

Springfield Greene Country Library will visit Pershing on Tuesday, May 17, to talk to our students about their summer reading program.

The Book Fair is coming the week of May 16! This will be a buy one, get one free book fair, and there will be nothing but books. (This time there will be no toys, pens, book marks, etc.) We want to get as many books in kids’ hands as possible!

Last library checkout day is Friday, May 6. All library materials are due back by Friday, May 13.

Angie Cox

Pershing K-8

Library Media Specialist

Ms. Ebert is available to help with tech issues. You can send her an email at mlebert@spsmail.org.

Nat Geo Kids

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS features educational games, videos, and other activities, centered mostly on animals and the natural world. Kids can get a virtual tour of different countries, featuring fun facts and other information.

Megan Ebert

Pershing Elementary

Instructional Technologist

• $10.00 Youth Regular Shirts: M, L, XL
• $20.00 Youth Hoodies: S, M, L
• $10.00 Adult Regular Shirts: S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
• $15.00 Adult Raglan Shirts: S, M, L, XL, 2XL

Send an envelope with check or cash to school with what you wish to purchase!

• Medication pick up will be Wednesday, May 25 prior to the school day starting (8:30am-9:30am) and at the end of the day (4:00pm-4:30pm).

It costs $10.00 to join PTA. You are not obligated to donate your time just because you sign up. This small amount of money quickly adds up to support our small school. Grandparents and other family members are welcome to join and support the PTA! Each dollar goes toward Pershing Elementary.

Our Pershing PTA would love your involvement as much as you wish to help. This is a great way to show your child you support their school.

If you wish to know more just ask a PTA Board Member!

President.......................................... Michelle Houghton

Vice President................................... Kate Andrews

Treasurer ..........................................Charity Burkholder

Secretary.......................................... Heather Johansen

Fundraising....................................... Brandi VanAntwerp

Membership..................................... Kristy Bork

Communicate with Middle School.Jason Steingraber

Teacher Rep......................................Brandi Frazier