FALL TERM 24/25 NEWSLETTER
Dear Parents
We are delighted to welcome the students and parent community of Pershing Hills Elementary to the 2024/2025 school year! Our staff is fully committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all our students as we support their development as scholars and global citizens. We are dedicated to ensuring the success of each student.
As we continue to uphold our goal of creating a 21st-century learning environment, we focus on more than just academic proficiency. We aim to nurture the skills necessary for effective communication, innovation, critical thinking, real-world application of knowledge, and teamwork. These skills are essential for your child’s growth and future success.
To achieve these goals, we rely on the support and cooperation of our parent community. Your involvement and partnership are crucial in helping us provide the best possible education for your child. We encourage you to share your experiences with us throughout this academic journey, as your feedback will help us continually improve our services. We can make this school year rewarding and enjoyable for our children through open communication, teamwork, and a dedication to continuous improvement.
Upcoming Events
Please take note of the following upcoming events for the first term (Fall Term). The theme for this term, “From Page to Screen: Literacy Unveiled,” will guide our activities as we explore the power of literacy and storytelling in various forms:
- Friday, September 6th: Orientation and Meeting with New Parents
- Monday, September 9th: School Reopens
- Tuesday, September 10th: Resumption Day for New Children
- Monday, September 16th: National Play Dough Day (Toddler Town)
- Thursday, September 19th: International Day of Peace / World Gratitude Day (Whole School)
- Wednesday, September 25th: International Literacy Day (Whole School)
- Monday, September 30th: Independence Day Celebration (Whole School)
- Saturday, October 5th: Teacher’s Day Celebration (Whole School)
- Sunday, October 6th: World Mental Health Day (Whole School)
- Friday, October 11th: International Girls’ Day (Whole School)
- Friday, November 1st: World Kindness Day (Whole School)
- Wednesday, November 20th: I Love to Write Day (Nursery and Elementary)
- Thursday, November 21st: Thanksgiving Day (Whole School)
- Wednesday, December 11th: Children’s Party (Whole School)
- Thursday, December 12th: Christmas Party (Nursery and Elementary)
- Friday, December 13th: School Closes for the Term
Your continuous support and collaboration are invaluable to us, and we are confident that we can create a positive and nurturing environment for our children.
Thank you for being an integral part of our school community. Let’s make this year one to remember!
Warm regards
