Dear PBE Families,
Please mark your calendars for the Non-Instructional Days for the 2026–2027 school year!
There will be no school for students on the following dates:

Monday, October 12, 2026

Monday, January 4, 2027

Monday, March 8, 2027

Please plan ahead for childcare and enjoy these extended weekend breaks with your families!
Thank you,The FOPBE Team

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your child will be able to choose a friend to help sell Ice Cream

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Hi PBE Families,
Looking to connect with other parents and discuss navigating childhood in the digital age? Join Principal Schnitzer for a 4-part parent book club exploring The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt.
We’ll meet right after the morning huddle to dive into key themes, share insights, and discuss practical ways we can support our kids both at home and at school.

⏰ Time: 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM (Right after morning huddle)

📍 Location: PBE Campus - PD room

📅 Save the Dates:

Book Club #1: Monday, September 21st

Book Club #2: Monday, October 19th

Book Club #3: Monday, November 16th

Book Club #4: Monday, December 14th

Grab a copy of the book, bring your morning coffee, and join us for great conversation! We look forward to seeing you there.
Thank you,The FOPBE Team

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Hi PBE Families,
Join us for our monthly Friends of Pacific Beach Elementary (FOPBE) meeting! Come hear about upcoming school events, learn how fundraising efforts are making a difference, and get involved in our campus community.

Agenda: Will be added

When: Will be added

Where: Will be added

All parents, guardians, and staff are welcome. We hope to see you there!
Thank you,
The FOPBE Team

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your child will be able tom choose a friend to help with salesprep : -ideally Thursday (or any day that week before Friday) -reach out to last week's lead to find out how much ice Cream needs -Purchase Ice cream from GROCERY OUTLET(PB) *if you purchase ice ream from Gorercy outlet on Thursday afternoons ask for Braxton and he will give you additional ice cream for freeTime : Every Friday at 1:40/45 or minimum day at 11:55am any question : Ana Bailon(619)972-2773anabailon85@gmail.com

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your child will be able tom choose a friend to help with salesprep : -ideally Thursday (or any day that week before Friday) -reach out to last week's lead to find out how much ice Cream needs -Purchase Ice cream from GROCERY OUTLET(PB) *if you purchase ice ream from Gorercy outlet on Thursday afternoons ask for Braxton and he will give you additional ice cream for freeTime : Every Friday at 1:40/45 or minimum day at 11:55am any question : Ana Bailon(619)972-2773anabailon85@gmail.com

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Hi PBE Families,
Mr. K here with our first counselor update of the school year!
Thanks to your support of Core Academy (Saturday School) last year, we reinvested those funds directly back into PBE. We now have Calming Corners in every classroom, a brand-new Sensory Room for students, and a Zen Den for staff!
📅 Core Academy is Back!
Core Academy returns for 2026–2027. Here are our tentative dates:

Oct 24: Soft Opening (absences only)

Nov 14

Dec 5

Jan 30

Feb 27

Mar 20

Apr 10

Thank you for supporting Core Academy so we can keep creating great spaces and resources for our students!
Thank you,FOPBE

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your child will be able tom choose a friend to help with salesprep : -ideally Thursday (or any day that week before Friday) -reach out to last week's lead to find out how much ice Cream needs -Purchase Ice cream from GROCERY OUTLET(PB) *if you purchase ice ream from Gorercy outlet on Thursday afternoons ask for Braxton and he will give you additional ice cream for freeTime : Every Friday at 1:40/45 or minimum day at 11:55am any question : Ana Bailon(619)972-2773anabailon85@gmail.com

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your child will be able tom choose a friend to help with salesprep : -ideally Thursday (or any day that week before Friday) -reach out to last week's lead to find out how much ice Cream needs -Purchase Ice cream from GROCERY OUTLET(PB) *if you purchase ice ream from Gorercy outlet on Thursday afternoons ask for Braxton and he will give you additional ice cream for freeTime : Every Friday at 1:40/45 or minimum day at 11:55am any question : Ana Bailon(619)972-2773anabailon85@gmail.com

Activity Link: https://www.konstella.com/activity-details.html?activityId=6ac31891321a11cde6586abe

your child will be able tom choose a friend to help with salesprep : -ideally Thursday (or any day that week before Friday) -reach out to last week's lead to find out how much ice Cream needs -Purchase Ice cream from GROCERY OUTLET(PB) *if you purchase ice ream from Gorercy outlet on Thursday afternoons ask for Braxton and he will give you additional ice cream for freeTime : Every Friday at 1:40/45 or minimum day at 11:55am any question : Ana Bailon(619)972-2773anabailon85@gmail.com

Activity Link: https://www.konstella.com/activity-details.html?activityId=6ac31891321a11cde6586abe

your child will be able tom choose a friend to help with salesprep : -ideally Thursday (or any day that week before Friday) -reach out to last week's lead to find out how much ice Cream needs -Purchase Ice cream from GROCERY OUTLET(PB) *if you purchase ice ream from Gorercy outlet on Thursday afternoons ask for Braxton and he will give you additional ice cream for freeTime : Every Friday at 1:40/45 or minimum day at 11:55am any question : Ana Bailon(619)972-2773anabailon85@gmail.com

Activity Link: https://www.konstella.com/activity-details.html?activityId=6ac31891321a11cde6586abe

your child will be able tom choose a friend to help with salesprep : -ideally Thursday (or any day that week before Friday) -reach out to last week's lead to find out how much ice Cream needs -Purchase Ice cream from GROCERY OUTLET(PB) *if you purchase ice ream from Gorercy outlet on Thursday afternoons ask for Braxton and he will give you additional ice cream for freeTime : Every Friday at 1:40/45 or minimum day at 11:55am any question : Ana Bailon(619)972-2773anabailon85@gmail.com

Activity Link: https://www.konstella.com/activity-details.html?activityId=6ac31891321a11cde6586abe

your child will be able tom choose a friend to help with salesprep : -ideally Thursday (or any day that week before Friday) -reach out to last week's lead to find out how much ice Cream needs -Purchase Ice cream from GROCERY OUTLET(PB) *if you purchase ice ream from Gorercy outlet on Thursday afternoons ask for Braxton and he will give you additional ice cream for freeTime : Every Friday at 1:40/45 or minimum day at 11:55am any question : Ana Bailon(619)972-2773anabailon85@gmail.com

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Hi PBE Families,
Get ready for some festive fun! Our annual Halloween Costume Parade is taking place on Friday, October 30th, immediately after morning drop-off.

📅 Date: Friday, October 30th

⏰ Time: Right after drop-off (~7:50 AM)

📍 Location: School Blacktop

👻 Costume Guidelines & Reminders

Wear to School: Students can arrive in their costumes for the parade.

Change of Clothes: If your child’s costume isn't comfortable for a full day of school, please send a change of regular clothes in their backpack.

Safety First: Costumes must be school-appropriate and cannot include any sharp objects, weapons, or scary/excessively gory props.

Parents and guardians are welcome to gather on the blacktop to cheer on our costumed penguins! We look forward to seeing all the creative outfits! 🎃👻
Thank you,The FOPBE Team

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Hi PBE Families,
Just a quick reminder that today is a Minimum Day!

⏰ Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM for all students (TK–5th Grade).

📍 Pickup: Please pick up your child from their respective dismissal gates at 12:15 PM.

🎒 After-School Programs: If your child is enrolled in an after-school program (such as Prime Time, Whole Child, Klassic Kids, etc.), they will report directly to their program at 12:15 PM dismissal.

Thank you for your help keeping dismissal running smoothly!

Thank you,The FOPBE Team

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your child will be able tom choose a friend to help with salesprep : -ideally Thursday (or any day that week before Friday) -reach out to last week's lead to find out how much ice Cream needs -Purchase Ice cream from GROCERY OUTLET(PB) *if you purchase ice ream from Gorercy outlet on Thursday afternoons ask for Braxton and he will give you additional ice cream for freeTime : Every Friday at 1:40/45 or minimum day at 11:55am any question : Ana Bailon(619)972-2773anabailon85@gmail.com

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Hi PBE Families & Community,
We invite all school families and friends to our annual Halloween Carnival! Come dressed up in your favorite costumes and celebrate with an evening of tricks, treats, and community fun.

📅 Date: Friday, October 30th

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Location: PBE Campus

🎟️ Admission: FREE community event!

🎉 What to Expect

Spooky Decor: Walk through our decorated hallways transformed for Halloween!

Food Trucks: Delicious dinner and treat options available for purchase.

Activities & Games: Fun Halloween games and activities for kids of all ages.

Costumes: Come dressed up and show off your Halloween spirit!

Mark your calendars—we can't wait to celebrate with you! 🎃🚚✨
Thank you,The FOPBE Team

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