Schwenksville Family Newsletter
August 27, 2023
Summer Update - 8|27|23
Dear SW Families,
Who is ready for the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL? Me! I am! We can't wait to welcome our students to school TOMORROW! It's going to be a fantastic year filled with learning, friendship, and making memories.
Take care and be well,
Mrs. Venza
Principal
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Important Dates
8/28 - First Day of School for Students
9/1 - Holiday - NO SCHOOL
9/4 - Holiday - NO SCHOOL
9/18 - Home & School Meeting - 7:00 PM Library
9/21 - Grades 1st - 5th Meet Your Teacher Night
9/25 - Holiday - NO SCHOOL
9/27 - Welcome Back Picnic
Important Dates for 23-24 School Year - review our Back to School webpage for dates including the release of bus schedules (8/21/23), upcoming orientation dates, Meet the Teacher evenings, etc.
Schedule
Regular School Schedule:
The doors open at 8:30 AM. Students should be in classrooms ready to begin the day at 8:40 AM.
Dismissal begins at 3:10 PM.
Kindergarten schedule
AM - 8:30-11:30
PM - 12:20-3:10
Cycle Days
Tuesday, August 29 - B Day
Wednesday, August 30 - C Day
Thursday, August 31 - D Day
Friday, September 1 - NO SCHOOL
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Bus Transportation Information
As a reminder, bus information was released in our family portal, ParentVUE, on Monday, August 21. To access ParentVUE:
- visit http://parentvue.pvsd.org
- choose I am a Parent. *If you are unsure of your password, choose forgot password. If you need further assistance, reach out to helpdesk@pvsd.org.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding ParentVUE, please contact our helpdesk@pvsd.org.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding busing, please contact STA at 610-489-9110.
School Visitor Information - ID Required
Visitors will need to scan their ID (driver's license) prior to being granted admittance into Schwenksville Elementary and all of our schools in the Perkiomen Valley School District. Visit our webpage for more information.
Chromebook Distribution (K, 5th, and New Students)
Chromebook Distribution for New Students (grades 1-5), 5th Grade and Kindergarten Students:
Chromebooks will be distributed to all New Students (1st through 5th), 5th grade, and Kindergarten students at Schwenksville Elementary during the school day on Friday, September 8th.
Please print the following and have your child bring it with them to school by Friday, September 8th:
- A QR code from https://1to1.pvsd.org after reviewing and agreeing to the Chromebook Guidelines and Acceptable Use Policy #815 .
5th grade families:
- Please make sure your child brings their old chromebook AND charger to school on Friday, September 8th. If a stylus or charger is missing, a charge might be incurred.
If you have any questions, please email helpdesk@pvsd.org.
Notes from the Office
- Walkers should arrive no earlier than 8:30 am.
- Students must be signed by a parent/guardian in at the office if they are arriving after 8:40 am.
- Latest early parent pick-up time for appointments: 2:45 pm
- Unless you have a scheduled meeting or are dropping a student off late, please avoid our arrival/dismissal times: 8:30-8:40 am, 11:30-11:40 am, 12:20-12:30 pm, 3:00-3:30 pm
- Overflow parking for school events is at the church across the street from our school.
Volunteer opportunities - Those working directly with students must have clearances on file in the office.
Volunteer to dress up as the PV Mascot for the first day of school (8:20-8:45 AM)
- Volunteer to assist during 1st Grade Lunch during the first week of school
- Volunteer to assist with the Yearbook - email: svilleyb@gmail.com
- Donate items for the Staff Break Room