Hello PBE Families,

Thank you for making our Skateworld Family Night such a success! It was a blast seeing everyone on the rink supporting our school.

We also want to share a huge congratulations to our 5th Grade students for their incredible National Anthem performance at the Gulls game on Saturday. You made PBE proud!

Upcoming events for this week. Please see the details below and mark your calendars!

Scheduled School Events:

• No School - Non Instructional Day (9th Mar 2026)
  

  There is no school on March 9th, for a scheduled SDUSD Non-Instructional Day. Enjoy the extra long weekend!

• Math Kangaroo Test (Thursday 19th Mar 2026)
  
  The big day is almost here! Our registered students will be participating in the Math Kangaroo Test this Thursday.

  • Test Details:

    • When: Thursday, March 19

    • Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

•  STEAM Core Academy: (Saturday 21st Mar 2026)

  This free program supports student growth and helps us reach our $6,500 fundraising goal for new supplies and a campus sensory room.

  • When: Saturday, March 21 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Where: PBE Campus

  • Cost: FREE (Participation earns funding for our school!)

  Action Required: Please email Mr. K at gkamansky@sandi.net as soon as possible to sign up.

Regular School Events:

• Pizza Wednesday: (Wednesday 11th Mar 2026)
  
  We will be serving Pizza Pal Pizza in front of the auditorium.
  Reminder: You can add funds to students accounts using this link https://www.konstella.com/activity-details.html?activityId=68a8ff86f6ba2a0341125432
  
  
• Jogging Club: (Wednesday 11th Mar and Friday 13th Mar 2026)
  

  Ready to run? Join us on the field every Wednesday and Friday morning!

• Time: We start running promptly at 7:30 AM. Arrive by 7:25 AM to grab your Runner ID card and stretch.

• Ice Cream Fridays: (Friday 13th Mar 2026)
  

  Support the 5th Grade! Grab a delicious ice cream treat for only $1 outside the auditorium.

• Fifth Graders Only!! 2025-26 Parent/Guardian Consent Form for the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS):
  

  Your child is invited to participate in this anonymous, voluntary state survey to help improve school health, safety, and learning environments.

  • When: Week of March 2nd–5th.

  • Topics: School safety, physical health, and social-emotional well-being.

  • Privacy: Completely anonymous; no names are recorded.

  • Review: View the questionnaire here or in the front office.

  • Next Step: Please complete the CONSENT FORM HERE to allow your child to participate.

• PBE is Hosting Summer School This Year
  

  https://www.sdusdelo.com/summer-academic

  • Session 1: Summer Academic Morning Program and Summer Afternoon Prime Time Program will be open at 52 sites:
    • Thursday, June 4 - Thursday, July 2; no school Friday, June 19. (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
    • Summer Afternoon Prime Time Program (12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
  • Session 2: Summer Prime Time Enrichment:
    • July 6 through July 17 (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
      
      

• PBE is Looking for PALS
  
  PBE is looking for PALS! Pals are Parents at Lunch Support. Are you available to volunteer Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Fridays from 10:15 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.
  
  

• Time to Start Getting Ready for the 2026-27 School Year!
  
  We are moving away from paper forms to a streamlined Online Parent Portal. This system will keep student information secure and make annual registration much faster for families.
  Key Dates & Actions

  • March 2 (Tomorrow!): Online Enrollment launches for NEW students (TK, new neighborhood enrollments, and School Choice).

  • March 23: Student Registration opens for CURRENT students via the Parent Portal.

  What You Can Do Now

  To prepare, please ensure you have a Parent Portal account. You will use this to update emergency contacts, complete annual forms, and manage enrollment.

  • Guide: How to Create an Account (English / Español)

  • Video: Step-by-Step Tutorial (English / Español)

  • Powerschool Parent/Student Portal Training Resources

   

  Questions? Please email Mrs. Gloria Reyna at greyna@sandi.net.

• 1. Visit: caaspp-elpac.org

  2. Select: "Practice and Training Tests," then "Practice and Training Tests for Students."

  3. Login: Click "Sign-in" (no credentials required).

  4. Select: Choose your child's grade level.

  5. Start: Scroll to "Smarter Balanced" to begin.

     State-wide CAASPP Testing is Almost Here!
     

     Statewide assessments provide a complete picture of your child’s learning and help identify areas for extra support.

     Practice at Home Students can take practice tests on any device before spring testing begins:

      

  More Info: View the full Testing Notification here.