Pershing Weekly 10/12/25

Posted Date: 10/12/25 (3:00 PM)

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Week 10 | October 12, 2025

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Key Dates - October 2025

Monday, 10/13 - No School, Teacher Workday

Tuesday, 10/14 - Friday, 10/24 - PTSO BOO!Gram Fundraiser Sales

Monday, 10/20 - 5th Science PMA testing

Thursday, 10/23 - Friday, 10/31 - National Red Ribbon Week

Tuesday, 10/28 - MS Fall Concert & Beginner Showcase

Thursday, 10/30 - Grades 3-5 Young People's Concert Field Trip

Thursday, 10/30 - PTSO Monthly Meeting

Friday, 10/31 - BOO!Gram Delivery

CLICK HERE to view Full Calendar

Announcement: No school on Monday, October 13, for a teacher workday and student holiday.

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Child Safety Matters Facilitated Lessons

On Tuesday, 10/14 and Friday, 10/17, Pershing School Elementary students will receive curriculum from the MBF Child Safety Matters Program from the Monique Burr Foundation for Children. The goal of this state-mandated curriculum is to help keep your child safe.

This program empowers children to spot and respond to bullying, cyberbullying, child abuse, relationship abuse, digital abuse, and other digital dangers. Most importantly, it teaches that adults are responsible for children’s safety. The Program is based on the latest research and has been reviewed and endorsed by national experts.

Why does your child need a safety program?

» 10% of children are abused before their 18th birthday

» 14% of children have been solicited online

» 28% of students have been bullied

» 90% of children between 8 and 16 years have viewed explicit material online

If you would like more information, please visit the Monique Burr website at www.mbfchildsafetymatters.org.

If you have any questions, please contact Pershing's SAFE Coordinator, Mrs. Molina at Cayci.Paxson@ocps.net or 407-858-3160 x. 3742236

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Athletic Updates

Middle School Athletics Overview

Students interested in participating in athletics must create an account on Aktivate.com to upload their current OCPS Sports Physical prior to trying out for any team. Students must also have a 2.0 grade point average overall.

If you have any questions please contact our Pershing Athletics Director Coach Dillon at 407-858-3160 x 3742268 or email him at eric.dillon@ocps.net.

Click here for more information

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ADDitions Volunteer Information

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

BooGram Tag & Bag - 2 opportunities!

Tuesday, October 28th from 10am to 1pm, Media Center

Wednesday, October 29th from 2:30pm to 5:30pm, Media Center

Teach-In on November 20th

For more information visit: https://ocps.samaritan.com/custom/503/volunteer_home

PTSO Updates

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OCPS District Announcements

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Tell Us About Your Child's School

OCPS families—help shape the future of our schools by participating in the Fall 2025 Family Survey. Your feedback helps us improve learning experiences, strengthen communication, and better support every student. It only takes a few minutes, but your input makes a lasting impact.

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