Pleasant Valley Weekly News
December 15, 2023
Weekly Newsletter #15
What a great week! Next week will be a full week, and Friday will be a half day.
Celebrations:
- The Hartford Wolfpack recognizes teachers for being changemakers in their community. Mrs. Reykdal was nominated by a PV student and won! She was recognized and honored with a visit from Sonar, the mascot. The Wolf made a special appearance at PV, spending the morning with her class.
- Our POP students invited a special person to join them in making Gingerbread houses this week. The houses looked and smelled amazing, while fun was had by all.
A Few Announcements:
- Wednesday is our last PTC and the last early release Wednesday until March 13th. There's a plethora of clothing and items in our Lost and Found. Visit the tables at the entrance during parent conferences until December 20th. Remaining items will be donated afterward.
Safety is paramount! Please ensure your students exit the car on the right side, facing the school pavement, and not the road. Our staff will assist as needed. Kindly refrain from exiting your vehicle during drop-off and promptly drive off after to avoid overtaking. Let's kindly prioritize everyone's safety.
- Friday is a half day. Please remember to pick up your children at 1:15 PM if they are car riders. Kindergarten parents, please be sure to meet your students at their bus drop off.
- The only after school program running this coming week will be ICODE.
- Session 1 of Science Olympiads, Crazy8, and Imagi Code has ended. Session 2 begins the week of January 8th.
- Math Olympiads continues on the following dates: Jan 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 22, 29; Mar 7, 14, 21st.
Have a great weekend!
Celebrations
Mrs. Reydal Honored by The Hartford Wolfpack
Mrs. Reydal Honored by The Hartford Wolfpack
Sonar Meets Dr. Carter and Mrs. Boakye-Dattey
POP Students Created Gingerbread Houses
POP Students Created Gingerbread Houses
POP Students Created Gingerbread Houses
POP Students Created Gingerbread Houses
POP Students Created Gingerbread Houses
POP Students Created Gingerbread Houses
POP Students Created Gingerbread Houses
POP Students Created Gingerbread Houses
Office Staff Celebrated CCMC PJ Day for the Kids
Upcoming Events
Friday, December 22nd
EARLY RELEASE DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS
POP (AM) - 11:15 AM Dismissal
POP (PM) and K-5 - 1:15 PM Dismissal
Monday, December 25th - Monday, January 1st
NO SCHOOL - Winter Vacation
Wednesday, December 27th
PTO Skate Night
Wednesday, January 3rd
Full Day Wednesdays Begin - 3:50 PM Dismissal
Reminders/Announcement
Reminder: Friday is Early Release
Happy Holidays
PTO presents...PV Skate Night
Please Take Note- Change in 2023-2024 Calendar
SWPS Families- At the December 12th Board of Education meeting a change to the 23-24 school calendar was approved. This change moves our district-wide professional development day from 3/12 to Tuesday, 3/5. Students will not be in school on March 5th, and March 12th will be a regular school day. Have a great weekend!
Student and Staff Dress Down Calendar - 5 days till Break
POP Applications
Hi all,
It is that time of year where we ask you to include information in your weekly newsletters to let families know that we are currently accepting role model applications for the 24-25 school year. Screenings for the role model spots have started. We would like to send out this information to families as soon as possible. Attached to this email you will find our Flyer (as link and JPEG) and Google form application link to include. Can you please post a blurb containing the following information:
The Preschool Outreach Program (POP) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year (attached is the application and the POP flyer). Please submit your application at your earliest convenience as the role model screenings are occurring. More details regarding a date and times for screenings will be sent to you from the POP staff once they receive your application.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.
Thank you,
Alicia
Alicia White
Special Education Supervisor
South Windsor Public Schools
860.291.1235
I/POP Flu Vaccine Due Jan 2nd
According to the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health, all preschool students are required to have the Influenza Vaccine administered between August 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. IF your child has never received an influenza vaccine , they will need two doses by December 31, 2023 per CT DPH guidelines. **Students will not be allowed to return to school after the winter break unless we have documentation of 2 doses of the influenza vaccine **
Please be advised that nurses DO NOT work over Christmas Break and if you send documentation over Christmas break we will NOT receive it until January 2nd.
Please follow-up with your child’s healthcare provider regarding this important matter. If your child has received more than one flu vaccine please reach out to our office or provide us with documentation.
Thank you for effort in helping to keep our school community healthy 😊
The PV NURSES
Kara , Danielle and Roberta
Employment Opportunities
Interested in Working for the South Windsor Public Schools?
The South Windsor Public Schools has openings for caring, responsible, and reliable individuals to substitute in all of our schools.
We need your help to find individuals interested in working in our amazing district with wonderful students and staff, while having a flexible schedule and earning $125 per day.
Prior experience working with school-aged children or a bachelor’s degree is required. Our substitutes are an essential part of our schools. Please share with your friends, neighbors, and relatives who may be looking for a flexible job opportunity, enjoy community involvement, or are interested in gaining experience working in the field of education.
For more information, please contact any of our school administrators (or even some of our ET parents who are AMAZING subs in our building!), or visit our website below to apply for these important positions!