Week 41 Grading Period 3 May 26, 2025

I cannot believe that we have come to the end of the 2024-2025 school year. We kicked off our final full week by celebrating the Jogging Club winners. Way to go, Jogging Club Winners!

We also got to recognize all of our amazing volunteers. PBE would not be the same without you. Thank you so much for all that you do for our school. Here is the student-created Appreciation Video that we shared during the celebratory breakfast.

Here are the students who were caught demonstrating leadership last week:

2: Taylor Fiona and Coral
K: Arthur Katie and Leo
2: Atwell Anna and Marc 5/19
1: Denenbergs Oziah and Lisa
3: Raugewitz Nash and Stella
4: Reynolds Marcelo andKaito
5: Erickson Kasen and Koah
K: Alba Ella and Julian
UTK: Wilson & LP Cash and Ben
3: Warner Luke and Zeke
1: Luce Naomi and Hart

It’s great to be a Penguin! I wish you a fabulous summer and I cannot wait to see you all next school year!

With penguin pride,

Dr. Karon Schnitzer

Dates to Remember

• May 26th- No School- Memorial Day
• May 28th- Kindergarten Celebration 9:00-10:00 in MPR
• May 29th-Fifth Grade Promotion 8:00-9:00- in MPR/ Last Day of School- minimum Day with 12:15 dismissal. Have a great summer!!!

 Pacific Beach Elementary Needs Your Feedback—Take the SDUSD Family Survey

San Diego Unified is inviting all parents and guardians to complete the 2025 SDUSD Family Survey. Your feedback helps ensure our schools reflect the needs and values of our community. The survey takes less than 20 minutes to complete and covers key areas like school safety, communication, and student support.

Please take a few minutes to share your voice. Your input helps us make our schools better for all students.

📋 Take the Survey:  https://tinyurl.com/SDUSDFamilySurvey

📱 Scan to Participate:

Thank you for partnering with us in support of our students!

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT – “SPARKING SUMMER LEARNING” WORKSHOP

A fun way to keep students learning this summer:

• Sparking Summer Learning with Project Ujima 
  • Morse High School Auditorium – 6905 Skyline Dr.,  San Diego, Ca 92114
  • Thursday, May 22 
  • 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Light Dinner
  • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Learning Session
  • Childcare and interpretation services available.
  • Flyers: English Spanish Haitian Creole

LCFF Survey

At the San Diego Unified School District, we are committed to ensuring that every student is set up for success—both inside and outside the classroom.

One way you can help make that vision a reality is by completing a short survey that directly impacts how much state funding your child’s school receives—just two quick questions. No income documentation is required. Your information is completely confidential.

When you complete the Local Control Funding Formula Survey, your student and family benefit with additional funding for classroom resources and technology, after-school and summer programs.

 

This is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to support your child’s education. Please complete the survey in any of the following ways:

• Online via the unique link emailed to you from survey@sandiegounified.org via SurveyMonkey

• In-person, by printing out and returning the paper form HERE to your child’s school

• Through the PowerSchool Parent Portal (click HERE or scan the QR code below for easy access). The LCFF Form icon is located in the lower left corner. If you don’t have a Parent Portal account, click HERE to view a tutorial.

After-School Programs

If you have any questions about our after-school programs for next school year, please reach out to one of our following contacts:

Klassic Kids           619-534-2846

Prime Time           858-282-7537

Whole Child          619-791-6611

We encourage you to visit and explore the 2025-26 PrimeTime website (https://www.sdusdelo.com/academic-year-primetime) for additional information about the application timeline, process and student eligibility. 

For questions, please contact Extended Learning Opportunities, PrimeTime Office at (858) 503-1870 or email primetime@sandi.net.!

PBE School Site Council (SSC)

Part of the duties of the SSC are to ensure we have an effective school-level parent and family engagement policy. As a component of the school-level parent and family engagement policy, each school shall jointly develop with parents for all children a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the state’s high standards. Please find the 2024-2025 school-level parent and family engagement policy Here. Another important function of the SSC is to ensure that we have strong school and family engagement. Please see the 2024-2025 Family Engagement Policy HERE. On February 18th, the SSC/SSG Team approved the 2024-2025 Comprehensive School Safety Plan. On April 15th, SSC/SGT approved the School Plan for Student Achievement, The Parent Engagement Policy, and The School Parent Compact. Thank you so much to our incredible teachers and parent volunteers who dedicate their time to ensuring we have a successful governance at PBE!

Academic Focus at PBE

After reviewing data with our teachers this school year, we have added to this year’s “Wildly Important Goal (WIG). Our WIG is:

All students will make growth in their math FAST scores from 80% to 85%, SWD from 60% to 75%, and our MELs from 28% to 50% by increasing student talk using collaborative conversations, especially in mathematics using the Three Reads/Number Talks Protocol and holding students accountable to explain their thinking and express it in writing and/or verbally.

Our school successfully increased in all targeted areas: All students made growth in their math FAST scores from 80% to 82%, SWD from 60% to 66%, and our MELs from 28% to 30%  by increasing student talk using collaborative conversations, especially in mathematics using the Three Reads/Number Talks Protocol and holding students accountable to explain their thinking and express it in writing and/or verbally.

PBE Mission and Vision Statements

We have been working on classroom mission statements. Last year, we took our then current school mission and vision statements and sought and embraced feedback and input from our staff, community, and especially our students. Our mission and vision statements we slightly revised to the following:

Our classes have been working on mission statements too. Ask your child what their mission statement is.

Communication

We believe that strong communication between home and school is vital for student success. We will continue to use our school website, school Messenger, weekly emails of our Penguin Press, and our mobile app, Konstella, to keep you informed about important events, updates, and classroom activities. Konstella: https://www.konstella.com/cd/FYA4UQ).Please ensure that your contact information is up to date in our system so that you receive all communications in a timely manner. Be sure to follow FOPBE on social media (https://www.instagram.com/fopbe and www.facebook.com/FOPBE)

PBE Leadership Pledge

School-Wide Expectations

As we strive to cultivate a positive and supportive learning environment at PBE, I wanted to take a moment to remind you of our school-wide expectations, which are:

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Kind

These expectations are not only integral to creating a conducive atmosphere for learning within the school premises but are also fundamental principles that contribute to the overall well-being and development of our students.

In line with our commitment to fostering these values, I encourage you to reinforce these expectations at home as well. By practicing safety, respect, and responsibility in your daily interactions and activities with your child, you not only support their growth and character development but also reinforce the importance of these principles beyond the classroom.

Friends of Pacific Beach Elementary (FOPBE)

FOPBE is on Instagram and Facebook! Follow FOPBE to stay up to date about PBE events, announcements, and reminders, plus fun facts and highlights about our wonderful school!  Follow FOPBE at https://www.instagram.com/fopbe/ and/or https://www.facebook.com/FOPBE/

Please connect with our parent partners at: pacificbeachelementary@gmail.com

Parent/Family Handbook

Did you know that our handbook answers many questions that you may have. Please refer to our 2024-2025 Parent/family handbook here.

Week 40 Grading Period 3 May 19, 2025

It was a wonderful week last week at PBE. We kicked things off by “Silly Stringing Schnitzer!” Well done, Atlas and Emily!

We also welcomed SDUSD’s Superintendent (Interim) Dr. Bagula, Deputy DeWitt, Board President Cody Petterson, and Area Superintendent Merino to PBE. Our fabulous student leaders welcomed them and gave them a tour of our amazing school. They were very impressed.

If you are returning to PBE next year, and we hope you are, please return the green form to your teacher to indicate that you are returning and return it as soon as you are able. New Student Registration for the 2025-26 school year is every day from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. Please contact Gloria Reyna at greyna@sandi.net for more information.

Here are the students who were caught demonstrating leadership last week:

5: Erickson Leah and Kyrylo
4/5: Cromar Jordan and Diego
UTK: Alba & Poole Vivienne and Liam
2: Atwell Maya V and Colton
1: Denenbergs Lisa and Lia
2: Taylor Alex and Cali
K: Arthur Sara and Kenley
4: Reynolds Oceana, Sebastian
3: Warner Connor and Zeke
1: Luce Emilia and Chance
3: Raugewitz Sawyer and Marlene
K: Alba Jude and Waverly
UTK: Wilson & LP Alex and Beckett

It’s great to be a Penguin!

With penguin pride,

Dr. Karon Schnitzer

Dates to Remember

• May 19th- Volunteer Celebration 7:50 Morning Huddle with a Light Breakfast to Follow
• May 22nd- MBHS Senior Panel Night- 6:00 p.m.
• May 23rd- Fifth Grade Kickball Game
• May 24th- Garden Tree Planting
• May 26th- No School- Memorial Day
• May 28th- Kindergarten Celebration 9:00-10:00 in MPR
• May 29th-Fifth Grade Promotion 8:00-9:00- in MPR/ Last Day of School- minimum Day with 12:15 dismissal. Have a great summer!!!

Volunteer Celebration on May 19th at 7:50

Mission Bay High School Night- May 22nd

After-School Programs

If you have any questions about our after-school programs for next school year, please reach out to one of our following contacts:

Klassic Kids           619-534-2846

Prime Time           858-282-7537

Whole Child          619-791-6611

We encourage you to visit and explore the 2025-26 PrimeTime website (https://www.sdusdelo.com/academic-year-primetime) for additional information about the application timeline, process and student eligibility. 

For questions, please contact Extended Learning Opportunities, PrimeTime Office at (858) 503-1870 or email primetime@sandi.net.

Jogging Club

Please arrive by 7:25am to find your Runner ID card and have a quick warmup. Family and friends are always welcome! ❤️

Jogging Club will be held every Wednesday and Friday at 7:30am, except in the case of rain. No need to sign up or commit; every student has a Runner ID card. Participants receive monthly incentives and mileage achievement awards, plus end of the year awards for top runners.

The grass is often wet in the mornings; we recommend bringing dry socks and shoes to change into.

Parents, we need volunteers to make Jogging Club happen! Please contact Ana Bailon at anabailon85@gmail.com or Sarah Weber at sarah.p.weber@gmail.com to be added to the volunteer list or with any questions.

See you on the field!

The Final Attendance Competition of the school year is Underway!

Similar to last year, each class needs 10 days of perfect attendance to win an award. For example, each day of perfect attendance, a class would receive a letter to the word ATTENDANCE. Once they spell the word ATTENDANCE, the class wins! 

This is a school competition! There will be first, second, third, and fourth place rewards.

PBE School Site Council (SSC)

Part of the duties of the SSC are to ensure we have an effective school-level parent and family engagement policy. As a component of the school-level parent and family engagement policy, each school shall jointly develop with parents for all children a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the state’s high standards. Please find the 2024-2025 school-level parent and family engagement policy Here. Another important function of the SSC is to ensure that we have strong school and family engagement. Please see the 2024-2025 Family Engagement Policy HERE. On February 18th, the SSC/SSG Team approved the 2024-2025 Comprehensive School Safety Plan. On April 15th, SSC/SGT approved the School Plan for Student Achievement, The Parent Engagement Policy, and The School Parent Compact. Thank you so much to our incredible teachers and parent volunteers who dedicate their time to ensuring we have a successful governance at PBE!

Academic Focus at PBE

After reviewing data with our teachers this school year, we have added to this year’s “Wildly Important Goal (WIG). Our WIG is:

All students will make growth in their math FAST scores from 80% to 85%, SWD from 60% to 75%, and our MELs from 28% to 50% by increasing student talk using collaborative conversations, especially in mathematics using the Three Reads/Number Talks Protocol and holding students accountable to explain their thinking and express it in writing and/or verbally.

This means that the students should be sharing their thinking multiple times throughout the day. Please be sure and ask your child what collaborative conversations they engaged in each day.

PBE Mission and Vision Statements

We have been working on classroom mission statements. Last year, we took our then current school mission and vision statements and sought and embraced feedback and input from our staff, community, and especially our students. Our mission and vision statements we slightly revised to the following:

Our classes have been working on mission statements too. Ask your child what their mission statement is.

Communication

We believe that strong communication between home and school is vital for student success. We will continue to use our school website, school Messenger, weekly emails of our Penguin Press, and our mobile app, Konstella, to keep you informed about important events, updates, and classroom activities. Konstella: https://www.konstella.com/cd/FYA4UQ).Please ensure that your contact information is up to date in our system so that you receive all communications in a timely manner. Be sure to follow FOPBE on social media (https://www.instagram.com/fopbe and www.facebook.com/FOPBE)

PBE Leadership Pledge

School-Wide Expectations

As we strive to cultivate a positive and supportive learning environment at PBE, I wanted to take a moment to remind you of our school-wide expectations, which are:

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Kind

These expectations are not only integral to creating a conducive atmosphere for learning within the school premises but are also fundamental principles that contribute to the overall well-being and development of our students.

In line with our commitment to fostering these values, I encourage you to reinforce these expectations at home as well. By practicing safety, respect, and responsibility in your daily interactions and activities with your child, you not only support their growth and character development but also reinforce the importance of these principles beyond the classroom.

Friends of Pacific Beach Elementary (FOPBE)

FOPBE is on Instagram and Facebook! Follow FOPBE to stay up to date about PBE events, announcements, and reminders, plus fun facts and highlights about our wonderful school!  Follow FOPBE at https://www.instagram.com/fopbe/ and/or https://www.facebook.com/FOPBE/

Please connect with our parent partners at: pacificbeachelementary@gmail.com

Parent/Family Handbook

Did you know that our handbook answers many questions that you may have. Please refer to our 2024-2025 Parent/family handbook here.

Week 39 Grading Period 3 May 12, 2025

It was a wonderful week last week at PBE. We kicked things off celebrating the fifth graders who won first place in the Spring Session of the Stock Market Game. Congratulations to Kendra, Neala and Leah! Way to go, Mrs. Erickson!

If you are returning to PBE next year, and we hope you are, please return the green form to your teacher to indicate that you are returning and return it as soon as you are able. New Student Registration for the 2025-26 school year is every day from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. Please contact Gloria Reyna at greyna@sandi.net for more information.

Here are the students who were caught demonstrating leadership last week:

2: Atwell Amanda and Julian
4/5: Cromar Marina and Marlowe
3: Warner Samu and Nicholas
2: Taylor Bernie and Ashton
4: Reynolds Ailec and Cali
1: Luce Hart and Chase
3: Raugewitz Ruby and William
1: Denenbergs : Nixon and Mila
UTK: Wilson & LP Gianna and Izabel
K: Alba Hannah and Jude
UTK: Alba & Poole Owen and Max
K: Arthur Florence and Olivia

It’s great to be a Penguin!

With penguin pride,

Dr. Karon Schnitzer

Dates to Remember

• Starting May 5th- FIG TREE Entrance/EXIT is closed due to construction
• Math 12th- Slime Schnitzer during Morning Huddle 7:50 a.m.
• May 15th- Open House/PBTC Community Expo – 5:30-6:30
• May 17th- Last CORE Acadamy of the school year- details below
• May 19th- Volunteer Celebration 7:50 Morning Huddle with Breakfast to Follow
• May 26th- No School- Memorial Day
• May 28th- Kindergarten Celebration 9:00-10:00 in MPR
• May 29th-Fifth Grade Promotion 8:00-9:00- in MPR/ Last Day of School!!

Mental Health Week Starts Now!

Open House and PBTC is May 15th from 5:30-6:30

Please join us on Thursday, May 15th, as we celebrate all of your child’s hard work this school year. We will have two rounds of classroom visits. The first round will be from 5:30-6:00 and the second round will be from 6:00-6:30. We will once again be collaborating with Pacific Beach Town Council who will also be hosting the Community Expo on our campus. Be sure to stop by before or after exploring your child’s classroom.

Volunteer Celebration on May 19th at 7:50

Mission Bay High School Night- May 22nd

Core Academy Continues on Saturday May 17th, at PBE!

PBE is excited to offer a new program called Core Academy on Saturdays from 8 AM to 12 PM on campus. Core Academy is an additional instructional day offering academic support in various core subject areas (ELA/Math/STEAM) to help students reach their academic goals. Core Academy provides instruction for a minimum of four (4) hours, once a month. Not only do students take part in a mindful morning during this time, but they also have the opportunity to participate in breakfast, lunch and multiple recess breaks. Core Academy provides each student with additional academic skills above and beyond what they receive during a typical weekday school schedule, as well as social skills interacting with peers and teachers throughout the 4 hours of attendance.

In addition to additional instruction and support in academics, students attending Core Academy may recover one (1) eligible full day absence for each full day of attendance. It is worthwhile to note that each student who attends Core Academy and makes up one day of attendance provides PBE $62 in revenue. Core Academy is being run at other San Diego Unified School District locations and the excess money taken in by the school has allowed for additional resources for our students. By enrolling your student(s), you are contributing to the financial health of our school community. Usually Core Academy participation is made available to all 1st through 5th grade PBE students and students can make up full day absences or unexcused absences from the regular school week by attending. If you have any additional questions regarding our Core Academy program, please feel free to contact Mr. Kamansky at gkamansky@sandi.net.

After-School Programs

If you have any questions about our after-school programs for next school year, please reach out to one of our following contacts:

Klassic Kids           619-534-2846

Prime Time           858-282-7537

Whole Child          619-791-6611

We encourage you to visit and explore the 2025-26 PrimeTime website (https://www.sdusdelo.com/academic-year-primetime) for additional information about the application timeline, process and student eligibility. 

For questions, please contact Extended Learning Opportunities, PrimeTime Office at (858) 503-1870 or email primetime@sandi.net.

Jogging Club

Please arrive by 7:25am to find your Runner ID card and have a quick warmup. Family and friends are always welcome! ❤️

Jogging Club will be held every Wednesday and Friday at 7:30am, except in the case of rain. No need to sign up or commit; every student has a Runner ID card. Participants receive monthly incentives and mileage achievement awards, plus end of the year awards for top runners.

The grass is often wet in the mornings; we recommend bringing dry socks and shoes to change into.

Parents, we need volunteers to make Jogging Club happen! Please contact Ana Bailon at anabailon85@gmail.com or Sarah Weber at sarah.p.weber@gmail.com to be added to the volunteer list or with any questions.

See you on the field!

The Final Attendance Competition of the school year is Underway!

Similar to last year, each class needs 10 days of perfect attendance to win an award. For example, each day of perfect attendance, a class would receive a letter to the word ATTENDANCE. Once they spell the word ATTENDANCE, the class wins! 

This is a school competition! There will be first, second, third, and fourth place rewards.

PBE School Site Council (SSC)

Part of the duties of the SSC are to ensure we have an effective school-level parent and family engagement policy. As a component of the school-level parent and family engagement policy, each school shall jointly develop with parents for all children a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the state’s high standards. Please find the 2024-2025 school-level parent and family engagement policy Here. Another important function of the SSC is to ensure that we have strong school and family engagement. Please see the 2024-2025 Family Engagement Policy HERE. On February 18th, the SSC/SSG Team approved the 2024-2025 Comprehensive School Safety Plan. On April 15th, SSC/SGT approved the School Plan for Student Achievement, The Parent Engagement Policy, and The School Parent Compact. Thank you so much to our incredible teachers and parent volunteers who dedicate their time to ensuring we have a successful governance at PBE!

Academic Focus at PBE

After reviewing data with our teachers this school year, we have added to this year’s “Wildly Important Goal (WIG). Our WIG is:

All students will make growth in their math FAST scores from 80% to 85%, SWD from 60% to 75%, and our MELs from 28% to 50% by increasing student talk using collaborative conversations, especially in mathematics using the Three Reads/Number Talks Protocol and holding students accountable to explain their thinking and express it in writing and/or verbally.

This means that the students should be sharing their thinking multiple times throughout the day. Please be sure and ask your child what collaborative conversations they engaged in each day.

PBE Mission and Vision Statements

We have been working on classroom mission statements. Last year, we took our then current school mission and vision statements and sought and embraced feedback and input from our staff, community, and especially our students. Our mission and vision statements we slightly revised to the following:

Our classes have been working on mission statements too. Ask your child what their mission statement is.

Communication

We believe that strong communication between home and school is vital for student success. We will continue to use our school website, school Messenger, weekly emails of our Penguin Press, and our mobile app, Konstella, to keep you informed about important events, updates, and classroom activities. Konstella: https://www.konstella.com/cd/FYA4UQ).Please ensure that your contact information is up to date in our system so that you receive all communications in a timely manner. Be sure to follow FOPBE on social media (https://www.instagram.com/fopbe and www.facebook.com/FOPBE)

PBE Leadership Pledge

School-Wide Expectations

As we strive to cultivate a positive and supportive learning environment at PBE, I wanted to take a moment to remind you of our school-wide expectations, which are:

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Kind

These expectations are not only integral to creating a conducive atmosphere for learning within the school premises but are also fundamental principles that contribute to the overall well-being and development of our students.

In line with our commitment to fostering these values, I encourage you to reinforce these expectations at home as well. By practicing safety, respect, and responsibility in your daily interactions and activities with your child, you not only support their growth and character development but also reinforce the importance of these principles beyond the classroom.

Friends of Pacific Beach Elementary (FOPBE)

FOPBE is on Instagram and Facebook! Follow FOPBE to stay up to date about PBE events, announcements, and reminders, plus fun facts and highlights about our wonderful school!  Follow FOPBE at https://www.instagram.com/fopbe/ and/or https://www.facebook.com/FOPBE/

Please connect with our parent partners at: pacificbeachelementary@gmail.com

Parent/Family Handbook

Did you know that our handbook answers many questions that you may have. Please refer to our 2024-2025 Parent/family handbook here.

Week 38 Grading Period 3 May 5, 2025

I cannot believe that we are in our final month of the 2024-2025 school year! It was a wonderful week last week at PBE. We kicked things off celebrating the next PBE Super Star Staff Award recipients. Ms. Hunter awarded Mr. LP and Ms. Paulsen awarded Mrs. Rowgow. PBE is blessed to have such fabulous staff!

If you are returning to PBE next year, and we hope you are, please return the green form to your teacher to indicate that you are returning and return it as soon as you are able. New Student Registration for the 2025-26 school year is every day from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. Please contact Gloria Reyna at greyna@sandi.net for more information.

Here are the students who were caught demonstrating leadership last week:

2: Atwell Charlie and Lena
5: Erickson Giana and Annie
1: Denenbergs Nyla and Harper
3: Raugewitz Sequoia and Styles
3: Warner Samu and Brera
2: Taylor Alex and Sophia
K: Arthur Finn and Duke
K: Alba Julian and Bem
4/5: Cromar Sofie and Lyla
UTK: Wilson & LP Shae and Chloe
1: Luce: Lalli and Lincoln

It’s great to be a Penguin!

With penguin pride,

Dr. Karon Schnitzer

Dates to Remember

• May 5th- FIG TREE Entrance/EXIT is closed due to construction
• Math 5th- Slime Schnitzer during Morning Huddle 7:50 a.m.
• May 9th Glow Dance
• May 15th- Open House/PBTC Community Expo – 5:00-6:30
• May 26th- No School- Memorial Day
• May 28th- Kindergarten Celebration 9:00-10:00
• May 29th-Fifth Grade Promotion 8:00-9:00/ Last Day of School!!

Congratulations, PBE Fifth Graders!

Congratulations to Kendra, Neala and Leah who won 1st place in the Spring Session of the Stock Market Game!

State testing Started on Tuesday, April 29th for All 3rd-5th Grade Students.

Please make sure that your child gets a good night’s rest and eats a healthy breakfast each day. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. each morning. Please be on time so we can maintain the integrity of the testing environment.

Every year, California students take several statewide tests. When combined with other measures such as grades, class work, and teacher observations, these tests give families and teachers a more complete picture of their child’s learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing well and where they might need more support.
Your child may be taking one or more of the following California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), and Physical Fitness Test assessments. For more information regarding state testing, please see this NOTIFICATION.

Open House and PBTC is May 15th from 5:30-6:30

Please join us on Thursday, May 15th, as we celebrate all of your child’s hard work this school year. We will have two rounds of classroom visits. The first round will be from 5:30-6:00 and the second round will be from 6:00-6:30. We will once again be collaborating with Pacific Beach Town Council who will also be hosting the Community Expo on our campus. Be sure to stop by before or after exploring your child’s classroom.

Mission Bay High School Night- May 22nd

PBE is Looking for PALS!

PBE is looking for PALS! Pals is Parents at Lunch Support. Are you available to volunteer Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.?

Being a PBE PAL is a great way to support our school and also see your child during the school day. If you are available and willing, even if it is just one or two days a week, please email Dr. Schnitzer at kschnitzer@sandi.net.

Being a PBE volunteer is easy, you just need to complete a volunteer application, provide a copy of TB (tuberculosis) clearance – these are good for 4 years, and provide a copy of your driver’s license.

Core Academy Continues on Saturday May 17th, at PBE!

PBE is excited to offer a new program called Core Academy on Saturdays from 8 AM to 12 PM on campus. Core Academy is an additional instructional day offering academic support in various core subject areas (ELA/Math/STEAM) to help students reach their academic goals. Core Academy provides instruction for a minimum of four (4) hours, once a month. Not only do students take part in a mindful morning during this time, but they also have the opportunity to participate in breakfast, lunch and multiple recess breaks. Core Academy provides each student with additional academic skills above and beyond what they receive during a typical weekday school schedule, as well as social skills interacting with peers and teachers throughout the 4 hours of attendance.

In addition to additional instruction and support in academics, students attending Core Academy may recover one (1) eligible full day absence for each full day of attendance. It is worthwhile to note that each student who attends Core Academy and makes up one day of attendance provides PBE $62 in revenue. Core Academy is being run at other San Diego Unified School District locations and the excess money taken in by the school has allowed for additional resources for our students. By enrolling your student(s), you are contributing to the financial health of our school community. Usually Core Academy participation is made available to all 1st through 5th grade PBE students and students can make up full day absences or unexcused absences from the regular school week by attending. If you have any additional questions regarding our Core Academy program, please feel free to contact Mr. Kamansky at gkamansky@sandi.net.

After-School Programs

If you have any questions about our after-school programs for next school year, please reach out to one of our following contacts:

Klassic Kids           619-534-2846

Prime Time           858-282-7537

Whole Child          619-791-6611

We encourage you to visit and explore the 2025-26 PrimeTime website (https://www.sdusdelo.com/academic-year-primetime) for additional information about the application timeline, process and student eligibility. 

For questions, please contact Extended Learning Opportunities, PrimeTime Office at (858) 503-1870 or email primetime@sandi.net.

PBE Cafe’s Salad Bar is Back!

San Diego Unified’s new spring menu is now available to your child.

From global dishes to savory sandwiches, there’s something for everyone, as well as fresh fruits & veggies daily.

All meals are FREE. See menus: sandicoastcafe.com

Morning Huddles

In January, we will be moving the location of our Morning Huddle as a new phase of construction will be taking place. Students will be walked over by their teachers and parents may stand in the back. The new location will be in front of the office facing the building. Every Monday morning, we are in school, we kick off the week strong by being together for our Monday Morning Huddle. Our student leadership team leads us in the pledges, shares announcements, and celebrates students caught being a leader. This is a time for all to come together and build community. Parents are encouraged to stay and participate. Morning huddles begin at 7:50 a.m. Please note that our gates will continue to lock at 7:55 a.m. so all adults will be asked to exit through the office.

This week we will continue learning the movements that help us understand the Seven Habits. You can see this PBE Leader in Me Video Here.

Jogging Club

Please arrive by 7:25am to find your Runner ID card and have a quick warmup. Family and friends are always welcome! ❤️

Jogging Club will be held every Wednesday and Friday at 7:30am, except in the case of rain. No need to sign up or commit; every student has a Runner ID card. Participants receive monthly incentives and mileage achievement awards, plus end of the year awards for top runners.

The grass is often wet in the mornings; we recommend bringing dry socks and shoes to change into.

Parents, we need volunteers to make Jogging Club happen! Please contact Ana Bailon at anabailon85@gmail.com or Sarah Weber at sarah.p.weber@gmail.com to be added to the volunteer list or with any questions.

See you on the field!

The Attendance Challenge

Did you know that your child is chronically absent if they miss 10% of the school year? That equates to 18 days in a 180 day-school year. Currently, PBE’s chronic absenteeism is at 18.4% We need your help. If our child is going to be absent, you can have them do an independent contract where they can make up work from home. They must return this work to school in order to receive credit for the missed day. Your child can also attend Core Academy to make up for a missed day of school. Please see the Core Academy details above.

Independent Study Contracts:

• Independent study contracts (ISC) must be approved by the principal in advance, at least 24 hours of the scheduled absence.
• When approved, independent study contracts also require that the assigned work is completed and sent in with the child upon his/her return to school. 
• Generally ISC must be for a duration of a minimum of 1 school days to a maximum of 15 days per school year.
• Independent Study Contracts are important to school funding. 
• Contact Penny Lobato, plobato@sandi.net, to set up an independent study contract.

The Final Attendance Competition of the school year is Underway!

Similar to last year, each class needs 10 days of perfect attendance to win an award. For example, each day of perfect attendance, a class would receive a letter to the word ATTENDANCE. Once they spell the word ATTENDANCE, the class wins! 

This is a school competition! There will be first, second, third, and fourth place rewards.

PBE School Site Council (SSC)

Part of the duties of the SSC are to ensure we have an effective school-level parent and family engagement policy. As a component of the school-level parent and family engagement policy, each school shall jointly develop with parents for all children a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the state’s high standards. Please find the 2024-2025 school-level parent and family engagement policy Here. Another important function of the SSC is to ensure that we have strong school and family engagement. Please see the 2024-2025 Family Engagement Policy HERE. On February 18th, the SSC/SSG Team approved the 2024-2025 Comprehensive School Safety Plan. On April 15th, SSC/SGT approved the School Plan for Student Achievement, The Parent Engagement Policy, and The School Parent Compact. Thank you so much to our incredible teachers and parent volunteers who dedicate their time to ensuring we have a successful governance at PBE!

PBE Modernization

The Fig Tree entrance will be closed starting May 5th until the end of the year in order for the continued work to be completed on building five. I had the opportunity to walk building 5 before we left for spring break. When we begin the 2025-2026 school year, this will be the building that has the second and third grade classrooms. Though multiple movements are not fun for everyone, I am certain that the amazing teachers teaching second and third grade will be thrilled to have their permanent, modernized classrooms.

Over the summer break, the construction team will begin working on the final part of our modernization which will be building 3 and repaving our blacktop. When this project concludes, PBE will have all modernized buildings, a student basketball court, a new blacktop, and two Joint-Use Fields (JUFs)! We are so excited to conclude this project in December 2025!

Academic Focus at PBE

After reviewing data with our teachers this school year, we have added to this year’s “Wildly Important Goal (WIG). Our WIG is:

All students will make growth in their math FAST scores from 80% to 85%, SWD from 60% to 75%, and our MELs from 28% to 50% by increasing student talk using collaborative conversations, especially in mathematics using the Three Reads/Number Talks Protocol and holding students accountable to explain their thinking and express it in writing and/or verbally.

This means that the students should be sharing their thinking multiple times throughout the day. Please be sure and ask your child what collaborative conversations they engaged in each day.

PBE Mission and Vision Statements

We have been working on classroom mission statements. Last year, we took our then current school mission and vision statements and sought and embraced feedback and input from our staff, community, and especially our students. Our mission and vision statements we slightly revised to the following:

Our classes have been working on mission statements too. Ask your child what their mission statement is.

Communication

We believe that strong communication between home and school is vital for student success. We will continue to use our school website, school Messenger, weekly emails of our Penguin Press, and our mobile app, Konstella, to keep you informed about important events, updates, and classroom activities. Konstella: https://www.konstella.com/cd/FYA4UQ).Please ensure that your contact information is up to date in our system so that you receive all communications in a timely manner. Be sure to follow FOPBE on social media (https://www.instagram.com/fopbe and www.facebook.com/FOPBE)

PBE Leadership Pledge

School-Wide Expectations

As we strive to cultivate a positive and supportive learning environment at PBE, I wanted to take a moment to remind you of our school-wide expectations, which are:

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Kind

These expectations are not only integral to creating a conducive atmosphere for learning within the school premises but are also fundamental principles that contribute to the overall well-being and development of our students.

In line with our commitment to fostering these values, I encourage you to reinforce these expectations at home as well. By practicing safety, respect, and responsibility in your daily interactions and activities with your child, you not only support their growth and character development but also reinforce the importance of these principles beyond the classroom.

Friends of Pacific Beach Elementary (FOPBE)

FOPBE is on Instagram and Facebook! Follow FOPBE to stay up to date about PBE events, announcements, and reminders, plus fun facts and highlights about our wonderful school!  Follow FOPBE at https://www.instagram.com/fopbe/ and/or https://www.facebook.com/FOPBE/

Please connect with our parent partners at: pacificbeachelementary@gmail.com

Parent/Family Handbook

Did you know that our handbook answers many questions that you may have. Please refer to our 2024-2025 Parent/family handbook here.