Pepper Drive Family News
October 7, 2022
Kids Free @ San Diego Attractions!
October is a great time to be a kid in San Diego County. Below are several links to access information about the FREE attractions and events for children happening this month. Some of these free attractions include Missions, Sea World, Museums, and the USS Midway!
ASB Winners!
Federal Survey Cards
Reading
If your child says they do not have homework, ask them to take out their reading book from school.
Spirit Day
Mrs. Shepard's Class (6th Grade)
Mrs. Roehrs' Class (3rd Grade)
Mrs. Dawson's Class (Kindergarten)
TIGER Expectations
Cell Phone Policy
Our student Handbook clearly states
Electronic communication of any kind is prohibited on school grounds. Each school has designated a "phone zone" where phones may be used before or after school, but under no circumstances during school hours. Pepper Drive’s phone zone is along the cement walkways outside of the school gates and on the lower field at dismissal time only. Permitted devices shall:
- Be turned off at all times during the school day, and at any other time when directed by a district employee.
- Not disrupt the educational program or school activity
The basic rule is: SEE IT, USE IT, HEAR IT, TAKE IT. Therefore, if an electronic device is seen, used, or heard, the following procedures will be put in place:
- First Offense: The device will be confiscated and returned at the end of the school day.
- Second Offense: The device will be confiscated and the parent must personally reclaim the device.
- Third Offense: The device will be confiscated and a parent must personally reclaim the device from the office. After a third offense, the student is not permitted to have a cell phone or personal device on campus. It can be checked in to the office on a daily basis or kept at home for the remainder of the year.
Pepper Drive BOOK FAIR
October 10th - 14th
9:00AM - 1:30PM
Virtual Online Book Fair Shopping: October 7th- 20th
We accept the following payment methods at our fair:
- Cash
- ChecksPepper Drive School
- Student eWalletNew
What is eWallet? A SAFE, CASHLESS WAY TO SHOP THE FAIR
Easy to set up, EWallet funds are immediately available for use at both the in-school and virtual Book Fair. Plus, family and friends can contribute too! Create an eWallet account between September 16 - October 14. Click here to set up your child's eWallet.
The Scholastic Book Fair will be back at Pepper Drive Oct 10-14. If you are an approved Volunteer and are interested in helping with the Book Fair, please click this link to volunteer. Mrs. Reyes, in the library would like to have 5 Volunteers for each time slot.
Costume Guidelines
Monday 10/31 will be the last day of Red Ribbon Week and students will be allowed to wear costumes to school, with limitations:
- No masks
- Face paint must not cover more than 1/2 of face
- No Blood or fake blood
- No weapons or fake weapons, this includes fire fighter axes and ninja stars
- No inflatables AT ALL
- Must be school appropriate attire (no spaghetti straps, offensive language or implications, no gang affiliation, crop tops, etc).
- Hats must still be removed indoors
- Costume wigs are allowed on this day only
- Wonder if your costume is okay? Ask!
- Bring a change of clothes-costumes are usually hot and uncomfortable. They rarely make it through the entire day.
Please start reviewing this information now, and encourage your children to ask questions, so we don't have any confusion on the day.
Dressing up is not mandatory for any school spirit days. When people do dress up, it takes a lot of courage and vulnerability. Nobody should be made fun of for a costume, or made to feel bad for showing school spirit. Calling a costume "trash" does not show empathy or teamwork. Let's all encourage positivity and kindness during spirit days (and every day) at Pepper Drive.
ELAC Meeting
We will be reading with students and reviewing last year's ELPAC results. Light refreshments will be provided.
Fire Prevention Month
Parking Lot Safety
There are NO RIGHT TURNS on red when waiting at the light on Pepper Drive. Please take note of that sign, so we can help keep our kids safe. The CHP has been notified and will be out patrolling and giving tickets. This photo (below) shows the sign at the light. You may not have noticed it before.
Arrival and Dismissal: Please remember there is no staff supervision in the morning until 8:15am (8am for breakfast). Do not drop off students before that time. Also, if you are picking up students for 2nd dismissal, you will be asked to keep driving (out of the loop) if you arrive at the pickup area before 2:35. We must allow the time from 2:20-2:35 for the first dismissal parents to pick up. If you arrive early, park in the lower lot, then rejoin the line at 2:35. We appreciate you helping our lines run smoothly.
Breakfast: Breakfast is served at 8:00 each day and is free to all students. If your child is eating breakfast at school, please drop them off between 8:00 and 8:15 so they have time to eat. The kitchen will be CLOSED at 8:25 each day and students will not be able to bring that food with them to class.
LGBTQ+ History Month
Monday is NOT a School Holiday
Upcoming Dates
October
10/10-10/14 Progress Reports go home
10/10-10/14 Book Fair (During School)
10/13 ELAC Meeting @ 8:45 AM in the Multipurpose Room
10/14 Middle School Tailgate Activity
10/14 Crazy Sock Day
10/20 Thrivers Book Study Meeting #2
10/21 Crazy Sock Day
10/24-10/28 Red Ribbon Week
Our School Info
Email: summer.locke@santeesd.net
Website: https://pd.santeesd.net/
Location: 1935 Marlinda Way, El Cajon, CA, USA
Phone: (619)956-5100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PepperDriveSSD
Twitter: @SSDPepperDrive