Panther Press
Week of Oct. 19th, 2026.
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๐พ Principal's Message ๐พ
Hello Pershing Families!
We hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful October weather! This month our PBIS foci are the following... BE SAFE by keeping hands & feet to self: BE RESPECTFUL by including others; & BE KIND by using nice words and actions! Asking your students about how they showed KINDNESS, SAFETY or RESPECT at school will get you way better answers than asking "How was your day?" or "What did you do in school today?" Try it and shoot your students' teacher a message letting them know what your hearing! Thanks so much for being our partners in this educational journey!
At Pershing, learning isn't just about what we coverโit's about who we become along the way. Driven by The Panther Way, our school is a community where everyone is warmly welcomed, deeply supported, and empowered to tackle even the tough stuff together. Thatโs why we are so proud to be recognized once again as an Apple Distinguished School! Our students bring their wild imaginations to life with passion and purpose. Whether they're designing, editing, or building something entirely original, various tools, including digital ones, give our kids the power to collaborate, find their unique voices, and thrive with a team cheering them on every step of the way. Today is a great day to be a Panther! Please check out our PERSHING ADS Video.
See you Monday morning~
Ms. Bazz & Mrs. Humphris
Diona Iacobazzi diacobazzi@bsd100.org
Colleen Humphris chumphris@bsd100.org
๐พ. THIS WEEK'S HAPPENINGS. ๐พ
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR THIS WEEK
Oct. 19 - Oct. 23. PERSHING'S SPIRIT WEEK FOR UNITY
Mon. Oct. 19th - 5th Grade Boys Basketball Information Session 3:00-3:30pm (students only)
Mon. Oct. 19th Baseball w/ Ms. Dunagan 3:00-4:15
Tues. Oct. 20th Soccer Club w/ Ms. Wrenn 2A 3:00-4:15
Wed. Oct. 21st UNITY DAY EVERYONE WEARS ORANGE
Wed. Oct. 21st - 5th Grade Boys Basketball practice 3:00-4:15pm
Thurs. Oct. 22nd Picture Retakes
Thurs. Oct. 22nd 3D Printing Club w/ Mr. Reyes 3:00-4:30
Thurs. Oct 22nd Soccer Club w/ Ms. Wrenn (2BG &2G) 3:00-4:15
Thurs. Oct. 22nd 5th Grade OAV Club w/ Ms. Maya 3:00-4:00 room 137
Thurs. Oct. 22nd Pershing Family Stories Parent Club 3:00-4:30
Thurs. Oct. 22nd FLASHLIGHT WALK 6:30 BRING YOUR OWN FLASHLIGHT
Friday, Oct.23rd - PTO Sponsored TRUNK or TREAT 5:00-6:30
COMING SOON
Tues. Oct. 27th Robotics is starting w/ Ms. Dodaro
Wed. Oct. 28th Day of the Dead Celebration 5:00-6:15
Battle of the Books w/ Ms. King
Harry Potter Book Club w/ Ms. Cruz
Before/After School Care/Cuidado antes/despuรฉs de la escuela
Here is some information on after-school care provider that operates in the community.
PAV YMCA โ before and after-school program on school grounds โ 708-749-0606
School District Website is LIVE!
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our redesigned school district website! Finding what you need just got a whole lot simpler and the best part is it was designed based on YOUR survey feedback! It's now easier than ever to find the information you need, whether it's school calendars, important announcements, breakfast/lunch menus, or staff contact details.
Visit our new websites:
District 100 - https://www.bsd100.org
Pershing Elementary School -https://pershing.bsd100.org
School Safety/Visitors---Seguridad Escolar/Visitantes
Please remember if you need to enter the building, you need to enter through our main entrance on 37th Street to gain a visitors pass.
Entry into our schools during school hours is restricted using access control and security vestibules, and security cameras are utilized to monitor building security throughout the district. Parents and other visitors coming into schools must check in at the main office. Visitors will be asked to identify themselves and the reason for their visit before gaining access to our buildings. Only one person will be allowed entry into the building at a time. Please do not hold the door open for other visitors behind you or allow others through the door when leaving. We ask for your support and cooperation in communicating with our front office staff and complying with all visitor security protocols.
๐พ Arrival/Dismissal ๐พ
Our K-5 students begin entering the building promptly at 8:25. The gates open at 8:15. All students K-5 should line up on the blacktop with their classroom. We will have many teachers available to help find your child's classroom if they are completely registered. Find your childโs classroom line and the rest is up to us!. Dismissal is at 3:00 and students will be dismissed on the playground. Please meet your child on the playground or you can use the drive up service with Ms. Bazz on Scoville. Please make sure that your student(s) & their teachers know they should come to Ms. Bazz on Scoville at the end of the day and I will help them into your cars. PLEASE DO NOT JUST STOP AND DOUBLE PARK ON SCOVILLE. If your child isn't there yet, please drive around. Holding up the traffic pattern makes things chaotic.
Please remember there is NO PARKING in our fire lane on 37th Street or in the alley. If you are parking you will need to find street parking around the school and walk to the playground to pick up your child.
๐พ Family Resources/Recursos para familias ๐พ
District 100 strives to ensure that all students and families feel safe, supported, and valued in our school communities. Fostering an inclusive and welcoming school environment is deeply ingrained in the culture of our district and is fundamental to the success of our students. Resources to support families with immigration-related concerns are available on the family resources page on our website.
Pershing Elementary School-Home of the Panthers
Email: diacobazzi@bsd100.org
Website: www.pershing.bsd100.org
Location: 6537 West 37th Street, Berwyn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-795-2349
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PershingSchoolD100
Twitter: @PanthersD100