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Pleasant Valley Weekly News
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Dear PV Families,
What a wonderful week at PV!
Our 3rd graders had a fantastic time at the Hartford Symphony! One of the students shared,
"what I liked the most was that it was about making dreams come true".
Our 4th and 5th graders had a special visit from one of our parents, author Mrs. Nie. She spoke about youth leadership and introduced her book The Belt of Chaos, raising awareness about the AAPI heritage celebration.
This week, our 5th grade council promoted mental health awareness. They encouraged students to take mindful moments, exercise, and play outside. We wore green today in acknowledgement of mental health awareness. One way to prioritize our mental well-being throughout the month is by minimizing screen time.
We are wrapping up the State Assessment next week. I am incredibly proud of our students for their hard work and perseverance.
Congratulations to our students for exhibiting their “PRIDE” (Patience, Respect, Independence, Determination, and Excellence). They earned a special stuffed animal day to celebrate their achievements today. Please celebrate them at home for their positive behavior, as we push to earn tickets for a grand celebration at the end of the year.
Upcoming Events:
Instrumental Showcase: Don't miss the Instrumental Showcase next Monday night! Strings perform from 5:30-6:00 PM, followed by Band from 6:45-7:15 PM. Extra parking is available in the church overflow lot.
K-Testing and Visits: K-Testing and visits will take place on May 22nd. If you have a child entering K and haven’t signed up for a visit yet, kindly reach out to the office as soon as possible. For parents who are registered, we look forward to seeing you and meeting our Class of 2037!
This weekend is filled with two great PTO sponsored events, the family hike and Yard Goats game. It promises to be a fun weekend! Please access the PTO site with the link below for more details.
Kindly reach out to the PTO or Amy Brown at abrown@swindsor.k12.ct.us if you are interested in running for the PTO executive board. Your service is needed and welcomed.
Special Invite: Home-school partnership is crucial to the success of all our students. To strengthen this relationship and foster better communication, I invite all parents and guardians to a feedback and planning meeting for the next school year on Thursday, May 30th, at 5:30 PM. Childcare and light refreshment will be provided if needed. Hope to see you there.
Have a great weekend!
Warm regards,
Principal Esther
This week's highlights
Grade 3 Trip to the Symphony
Gr 4 and 5 visit with Author Nei in celebration of AAPI
Panther Points Reward Day- Stuffed Animal Day
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month
Formerly known as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month, the name change in 2022 wished to highlight the many unique cultures and diverse experiences people identifying as AANHPI have even though these groups are often lumped together as “Asian.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā (from Sanskrit 'great-souled, venerable'), first applied to him in South Africa in 1914, is now used throughout the world.
Chicks have hatched!
Click below to watch the LIVE VIDEO of our eggs as they hatch in Mrs. DiCioccio's first grade class!
Bus transportation for next school year
A completed transportation form is required for all SWPS students, except for Role Model POP children. This electronic form can be found by logging into your PowerSchool Parent Portal account, located in the "Forms" section. If you have any difficulty in accessing your account, please contact the school's main office for assistance.
Bus stops are determined by this form therefore, it is extremely important this form is completed no later than June 30th to allow for the timely creation of the 2024-2025 bus routes. Please know this form can be updated and/or changed at any time however, no changes will be processed between the moratorium dates of 8/21/24 to 9/04/24. Please allow five (5) days to process any changes.
PTO positions open
We are searching for our next Treasurer, Vice President, and President for the 24-25 school year!
Email Amy Brown at abrown@swindsor.k12.ct.us or PTO@PVPTO.org to get your name in the running!