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Welcome to Pershing Elementary
Pershing TK-6 Elementary is a welcoming school community striving to engage and challenge every child to be a compassionate citizen and an analytical problem solver.
Pershing Elementary Teachers August 2023
Pershing Teachers 2023-2024
FIrst Days of School Fun!
The first day of school is so much fun! We love being together at Pershing!
First Day of School Fun!
Friends enjoy catching up on the first day of school!
First Day of School Fun!
Pershing students waiting for the first day to begin!
News & Events
Latest News
![Photo of students speaking with representatives from colleges and universities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695424129/sanjuanedu/gkkloxrn02cqtto5ojxb/CollegeNight.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695424129/sanjuanedu/gkkloxrn02cqtto5ojxb/CollegeNight.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified continued its celebration of College Week on Sept. 21 with a College Night event hosted by Rio Americano High School.
![Photo of a San Juan Unified staff member driving a school bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694647758/sanjuanedu/n1fwqnpcel4kknkjqgrv/SchoolBusAcademy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694647758/sanjuanedu/n1fwqnpcel4kknkjqgrv/SchoolBusAcademy.png","width":512}])
Bus drivers are an integral part of many of our students' day...
![Board Briefs with icon of document, check mark and gavel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":512}])
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Sept. 12.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli Aug 8, 2023 with photo of superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694540827/sanjuanedu/bssxyzcjwipcmxoghr16/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli.jpg","width":1080}])
A note from Superintendent Bassanelli: San Juan Unified’s commitment to college and career readiness
Check here for a note from Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli on the work being done to ensure our students graduate from our schools both college and career-ready.
![A workshop session being led by a community partner.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694129578/sanjuanedu/rtmamryw9th2tnunit9h/FamiliesMatterConference.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694129578/sanjuanedu/rtmamryw9th2tnunit9h/FamiliesMatterConference.jpg","width":512}])
San Juan Unified School District families and educators are invited to kick off the school year successfully with this Fall’s “Families Matter: Setting the State for Success” conference on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Arden Middle School.
![Upcoming Family Workshops with graphic of family and heart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693585627/sanjuanedu/e7ocqflt0ye68hpfxt0t/Upcomingfamilyworkshopsnewsimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693585627/sanjuanedu/e7ocqflt0ye68hpfxt0t/Upcomingfamilyworkshopsnewsimage.png","width":512}])
Check here for upcoming workshops and events for families in September.
![Graphic with text: Join a District Committee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692400793/sanjuanedu/ol3m2ub4ciss9uk4e3a5/Joinacommittee.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692400793/sanjuanedu/ol3m2ub4ciss9uk4e3a5/Joinacommittee.png","width":512}])
A variety of committees are convened each year to help review and advise both staff and the Board of Education on critical issues.
![Graphic with text: Board Meeting highlights Aug. 22]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692804552/sanjuanedu/zyvyntgt9us0vpddc97r/BoardMeetinghighlightsAug22socialpostgraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692804552/sanjuanedu/zyvyntgt9us0vpddc97r/BoardMeetinghighlightsAug22socialpostgraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692804552/sanjuanedu/zyvyntgt9us0vpddc97r/BoardMeetinghighlightsAug22socialpostgraphic.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692804552/sanjuanedu/zyvyntgt9us0vpddc97r/BoardMeetinghighlightsAug22socialpostgraphic.png","width":1080}])
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Aug. 22.
Upcoming Events
![Teacher working with young student at table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
![Bus driver]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":512}])
If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
![Arden Middle School new campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":2200}])
San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.
![Kindergarten students raising hands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":2200}])
The San Juan Education Foundation supports and advances excellent education for all students in San Juan Unified.
![Stack of books at a library]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":1080}])
Learn about curriculum and instructional materials adoption throughout the district.
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We are committed to improving campus safety in support of an environment and culture where students can learn, explore and succeed academically.