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February 15, 2022

President's Message

Hello Panda Families!

It is almost dance time!! We have lowered the price of tickets to $5.00. The first 400 who purchase tickets will receive a shirt designed by the very talented 6th grader Izabelle Allen!!

Dance tickets go on sale this Wednesday during lunch. Sales will run February 16-23. Cash and credit cards accepted. Tickets WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. The signed parental waiver must be turned in before purchase.

For more details about Dance Night, please click on this link.

If you have any questions, please email me.

Have a wonderful week!!

Alison Moorhead

pershingpres@gmail.com

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Dates to Remember

Feb. 21st - Student Holiday

Feb. 22nd - Shake Shack Spirit Day

Feb. 22nd-25th - Spirit Week

Feb. 23rd - Kona Ice Day

Feb. 25th - 7th/8th Grade Dance

Mar. 4th - 6th Grade Dance

Winter Dance

When: Friday, Feb. 25th (7th and 8th Grade)

Friday, Mar. 4th (6th Grade)

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: $5.00

The first 400 to buy a ticket will get a t-shirt with the $5.00 ticket!

Buy your ticket during ALL lunches, Feb. 16th-24th

Students must be in good standing with behavior

Winter Dance Behavior Contract

Winter Dance Parent Communication Expectations Information

Everyone is looking forward to these Starry Nights.

If you would like to help, please use the links below.

Volunteers to Help with Ticket Sales and Dance Nights

Can't Volunteer but You Can Help with a Donation

Tuesday, February 22

"Tutu Day"

In celebrate of 2/22/22, let's all wear our tutus!

Wednesday, February 23

"Pajama Day"

Students may wear pajamas (school appropriate) to school. No house shoes or slippers.

Thursday, February 24

"Blast from the Past Day"

Let's go back to the 70s, 80s, or 90s!

Friday, February 25

"Shine like a Star Day"

Bling out your outfit and get ready to shine like a star.

Shake Shack (Rice Village Location) is hosting a Spirit Day on February 22 for all Pershing faculty, staff, students, and parents. Be sure to mention Pershing so that we get a donation.

Mark Your Calendars

Kona Ice will be here

Feb 23rd, 4:00-5:00

Hot Chocolate will be served as well

if it is below 60 degrees!!!

Prices are $4-$6

20% of the sales goes to the PTO

Do you have an interest in volunteering your time with the Pershing PTO?

Do you know someone who would be great at serving in a role on the PTO?

The nominating committee is beginning to meet soon to create the slate for next school year’s PTO board.

The committee is also looking for volunteers to chair events, serve as liaisons and help with activities as they happen during the school year.

Please fill out this form with your interests and ways you (or someone you know) may be willing to support our Pershing community.

Substitute Teachers Needed

Have you every thought about being a sub? HISD is in need to substitute teachers.

Look here for more information.

Associate Teachers / How to Apply - Houston Independent School District

HISD’s associate teacher online application form is easy to complete and submit. To get started, click the Apply Now icon and follow the directions to start your application for employment today! Candidates who apply early and pass the screening process will have the best chance of going through the hiring process quickly.

www.houstonisd.org

Donations Needed

SNACKS! SNACKS! SNACKS!

The Wraparound Department provides students with the non-academic supports necessary to be successful in school; including access to mental and physical health professionals, food, housing, and more.

Pershing’s WrapAround specialist, Ms. Rushing, keeps snacks on site at Pershing to distribute to students.

Are you able to help with a snack donation? Items needed: granola bars, pop tarts, chips and fruit snacks.

Please consider adding one of these items to your grocery shopping for our students. You can bring it into the front office to be given to the WrapAround Department.

Any questions? Please contact alesha.rushing@houstonisd.org.

Pringles Cans Are Needed

8th grade History needs your empty Pringles cans for an upcoming project.

8th grade needs these by May 16.

Please drop off your empty Pringles cans in the box in the Main Office.

NJHS Food Drive

NJHS is running a can food drive to support Houston Food bank.

Homeroom are collecting non-perishable food NJHS will gather all the food Monday 2/28.

The homeroom with the largest number will receive a popsicle party.

Show Some Love

Let's show our love for our Pershing teachers and staff by filling the teacher/staff pantry.

Order from our Amazon Wish List and the items will be sent directly to the school.

8th Grade News

Have you seen the 8th grade class tees?!

Miss a chance to order the first time around?

Love your new tee and want more of them?

Place your orders now! Tees are $12 each (2x and 3x tees are +$14)

Orders are due by 2/25/2022

https://pershingpto.wufoo.com/forms/w13vkbwr19001xh/

Lamar High School Course Selection for

Rising 9^th Grade Zoned Students

Future Texans!

Lamar will offer two virtual course selection events for Rising 9^th grade students who are zoned to Lamar. These virtual events will be held through Microsoft Teams, and you will select your courses using a Google Form which will open on January 31^st. You do not need to attend an information meeting to complete course selection.

We will ask that you register for February 15^th 5:30pm – 6:30pm) using this link: https://forms.gle/riPS991yb1cmJgUX7

You will receive additional information and a Microsoft Teams link a few days before your selected meeting. We will offer additional course selection events in March and April for students who are approved for a transfer to Lamar and for zoned students who cannot attend one of the dates above. If you have any questions please reach out to our Admissions Coordinator, Casey Titus.

8th Grade Event Dates

Save the date, 8th Graders!

8th Grade Panoramic Picture - April 25th at 9:00 am

8th Grade Dance - May 20th

8th Grade Field Trip - June 3rd

Sports

Pershing Softball

Feb. 14th 5:00 @ West Briar at PERSHING

Feb. 15th 4:30 @ Second Baptist at PERSHING

Feb. 17th 4:00 @ Kinkaid at Kinkaid

Feb. 21st 4:30 @ Meyerland at PERSHING

Feb. 22nd 4:30 @ Pin Oak at Pin Oak

Feb. 23rd 4:00 @Presbyterian at Presbyterian

Feb. 25th 4:30 @ Ft. Bend Christian at PERSHING

Pershing Girls Soccer

Feb. 16th 5:00 @ Harman at PERSHING

Feb. 24th 5:00 @ Rice at PERSHING

Mar. 3rd 5:00 @ Pin Oak at PERSHING

Mar. 10th 5:00 @ TH Rogers at PERSHING

Mar. 24th 5:00 @ Tanglewood at PERSHING

Remember to make your purchases through smile.amazon.com or set up AmazonSmile on your phone app, and Amazon will make a donation to the PTO. Ensure you select Pershing Middle School PTO as your charity.