PERSHING RAMS NEWSLETTER
August 2022
Message From the Principal
Dear Pershing Families/Guardian,
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! I am thrilled to welcome your scholars back to school. If you are new to Pershing Elementary, we are so excited to have you join our learning community. Our theme for the school year is, “Wild About Learning.” Here at Pershing, we are committed to fostering resilience, perseverance, grit, empathy, and the ability to communicate effectively. It is the belief of our teachers and staff that these skills will help our scholars thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Estimadas familias/tutores de Pershing,
¡Bienvenidos al año escolar 2022-2023! Estoy encantada de dar la bienvenida a sus alumnos de regreso a la escuela. Si es nuevo en Pershing Elementary, estamos muy emocionados de que se una a nuestra comunidad de aprendizaje. Nuestro tema para el año escolar es, "Locos por el aprendizaje". Aquí en Pershing, estamos comprometidos a fomentar la resiliencia, la perseverancia, el valor, la empatía y la capacidad de comunicarse de manera efectiva. Es la creencia de nuestros maestros y personal que estas habilidades ayudarán a nuestros estudiantes a prosperar académica, social y emocionalmente.
The character word of the month: RESPECT
Pershing Scholars, Teachers, and Staff are expected to Respect others by....
- Following the Golden Rule.
- Being accepting of differences.
- Being courteous to others.
- Dealing peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements.
- Being considerate of others’ feelings.
SAISD students from all campuses will have the opportunity to win an entry for their family into a drawing for a car giveaway. The car giveaway is an incentive to encourage all students from all campuses to attend classes every day. This incentive program is based solely on attendance and enrollment. No other factors such as academic performance, student behavior and discipline, or involvement in volunteer or extra-curricular activities will be required or considered in this drawing. By meeting certain attendance metrics outlined below, SAISD students will be able to earn digital ticket(s) for their family/guardian to be entered into a drawing during each 9-weeks grading period. The drawing will be held at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Additional drawings for smaller prizes will be held during the 2022-2023 school year based on digital ticket(s) earned during that 9-week grading period.
Los estudiantes de SAISD de todas las escuelas tendrán la oportunidad de ganar una entrada para su familia para un sorteo de un auto. El sorteo del auto es un incentivo para animar a todos los estudiantes de todas las escuelas a que asistan a las clases todos los días. Este programa de incentivo se basa exclusivamente en la asistencia y la inscripción. Ningún otro factor, como rendimiento académico, comportamiento y disciplina del estudiante, o participación en actividades de voluntariado o extracurriculares será necesario ni se tomará en cuenta para este sorteo. Al cumplir con ciertas medidas de asistencia que se detallan a continuación, los estudiantes de SAISD podrán recibir boleto(s) digitales para que su familia/tutor participe en un sorteo durante cada periodo de calificación de 9 semanas. El sorteo se llevará a cabo al final del año escolar 2022-2023. Se llevarán a cabo sorteos adicionales con premios más pequeños durante el año escolar 2022-2023 en base a boleto(s) digitales obtenidos durante ese periodo de calificación de 9 semanas.
DISTRICT CALENDAR
Our District calendar provides you, at a glance, with important dates to note, such as holidays and early release days.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Students are required by law to have up-to-date immunizations. Students cannot go to school without the proper documentation for the required vaccines or a valid medical or conscientious exemption. Visit our immunizations page to view requirements and other important information. For more information about immunizations, contact San Antonio Metropolitan Health District at (210) 207-8750.
TECHNOLOGY
Every student in SAISD has access to a personal device. If you need a device, contact your child's campus.
Device Support:
(210) 244-2929
helpdesk@saisd.net
Troubleshooting Quick Reference Guide for Parents and Students
BUS STOP LOCATOR
Use our school bus stop locator tool to find the closest bus stop for your child, based on your home address.
Choice school transportation routes can be accessed here.
SYSTEMS OF CARE RESOURCES WEBSITE FOR FAMILIES
The SAISD Systems of Care connects students and families with resources that meet the needs of the whole child. Through this model, we are fulfilling our commitment to increasing families' access to social, emotional, and academic support.
Families can now use the Systems of Care Resource website to access Academic Resources, Family Needs Resources, Household Essential Resources, and Mental Health Resources.
Click here to access resources now.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Provides health and wellness Information, financial assistance, household assistance along with instruction and technology resources.
Family and community engagement
Provides direct support and services to families and the community.
JOIN PERSHING ELEMENTARY'S PARENT LED GROUP
- Discover more opportunities to be involved at your child's school!
- Connect with other parents at Pershing!
- Become a helping hand at Pershing to benefit your child!
If you would like to join please contact Ms. Mendez.
Email amendez9@saisd.net or call 210-738-9820 ext.65829
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICES
2022-2023 Volunteer Program Update
The 22-23 application will be made available beginning on July 1, 2022.
Please contact your campus or FACE Specialist to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
In order to ensure the safety of District staff, students, and families, volunteers are encouraged to wear a face mask while on campus and follow all health and safety protocols outlined in the Safe Return to In-Person Learning and Continuity of Services Plan. We recommend that all volunteers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Start your volunteer application here: https://www.saisd.net/page/face-volunteer-community
Pershing Community resources staff
Ms. Mendez - Family and community engagement specialist
- School communication
- School tours
- Uniform, school supplies and food assistance
- Parent led-groups
- Parent meetings
- Volunteer and Community Service
- Campus events
- and more
Email: amendez9@saisd.net
Location: 600 Sandmeyer Street, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-738-9820. 65829
Mrs. Juarez - Communities in school Site Coordinator
Hello everyone! I'm Mrs. Juarez/Ms. Angie, the CIS-SA Site Coordinator at Pershing Elementary School 21-22. I'm excited to support Pershing students with whatever they need to succeed in school this year, including:
- Supportive guidance
-Enrichment activities
-Academic support
-Basic needs assistance
In addition, I also work with parents in providing them resources such:
-Food support
-Financial services
-Mental health support
I love working for CIS because I want to create a lasting impact on a child's life. A bit about me, I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Public Health and Sociology from UTSA. I have served with the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps, and this is my second year with CIS-SA.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out via-email, phone call, or stop by in my office to chat. I look forward to working with you and your student this school year!
Email: angelica.hernandez@cissa.org
Location: 600 Sandmeyer Street, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-738-9820 . 65830