NEU Pence Elementary
September 19 - October 3
Enjoy Fall Break!
A reminder that Fall Break is Monday, September 19 through Monday, October 3.
Please note that Friday, September 16 is a Minimum Day.
We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, October 4, which will also be a Minimum Day.
Best wishes for a wonderful break.
COVID Updates
Covid Test Kits for Students
Dear Pence Families,
Starting on Thursday September 15, we will be sending COVID testing kits home in backpacks. We are asking that all students use these tests before returning to school on October 4, 2022.
Thank you for helping us ensure a safe return to school!
*Actual test kits may not be the ones pictured*
- 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.
September is Attendance Awareness Month
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Here are some helpful tips to help you get your student to school each and every day.
Help Your Child Succeed in School.
Ayude a su Hijo Tener Exito en la Escuela.

Important Dates to Remember
Fall Break
September 19 - October 3
Superintendent's Listening Tour
Tuesday February 28
*Click on the document below for more information*
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.

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
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:
- Attendance Secretary:
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.