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A message from the Superintendent
Weekly Communication
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April 10, 2024
Greetings PV Families,
As you are aware, the Collegeville area experienced a partial solar eclipse this past Monday, April 8. The last time such an event occurred in our area was in 1806, rendering this occurrence truly historic (PDE). To ensure safe viewing, the District provided eyewear for all students and staff.
Below is a compilation of pictures showcasing our students and staff catching a glimpse of the eclipse! We truly enjoyed experiencing this event together and discussing the science behind it.
Sincerely,
Barbara A. Russell, Ed.D.
Superintendent
In This Issue...
- Board Business Meeting 4/8 - Summary
- PSSA Testing
- LIFT Summer Programming
- Kindergarten Registration - Fall '24
- Community Bulletin Board
- Important District Dates
Board Business Meeting - Summary from 4/8
At the School Board meeting, we recognized several student athletes for their outstanding accomplishments:
~Carter C., Luke K., and Max T., named District 1 North Wrestling Champions;
~Griffin C., who successfully defended his PAC Champion title in diving
~Grace G., Quinn B., and Julian S. Each of these phenomenal basketball players surpassed the 1000 point scoring milestone
We also recognized members of the Helping Hands Club at Evergreen Elementary School. The student club, under the guidance of Mrs. Christie, Mrs. BIckel, and Mrs. Sabatino, serves as a beacon of positive change in our community. Dedicated student volunteers meet before school hours to choose, plan, and implement a variety of service projects throughout the year.
A summary of Board action includes the following:
- Updates to the middle school schedule were approved.
- Furniture for kindergarten classes was ordered for the 2024-25 school year.
- Two safety related grants were approved to replace exterior doors at Evergreen and provide additional contracted services with mental health providers.
- The high school competition gym floor will be resurfaced this summer.
- The retirement of several long time teachers was approved.
- The Board approved updates to several policies including Policy 109 Resource Materials and Policy 815 Acceptable Use of Internet.
For detailed agenda information visit BoardDocs. To view the meeting recording, which was broadcast live, visit PVSD YouTube Channel.
PSSA State Testing
Students in grades three, four, and five in our elementary schools and six, seven, and eight in our middle schools will be participating in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) beginning Monday, April 22 and extending into the month of May. The PSSA is made up of three separate tests which assess to what degree our students have become proficient in English Language Arts (reading and writing), Mathematics, and Science. Principals will provide further details as we approach the testing dates.
For additional information regarding this year’s PSSA assessment, please review the following: PSSA Parent FAQs.
LIFT Summer Programming
We are excited to announce the launch of our 2024 LIFT (Learning Is Fun Together) programs.
Detailed information will be shared tomorrow (via email) and registration will open Friday, April 12.
Visit our LIFT website for details and registration information.
Kindergarten Registration - Fall '24
PV will transition to a FULL DAY Kindergarten program for the 24-25 School Year!
Will your child turn 5 years old before September 1, 2024? If so, he/she is eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall of 2024! Registration can be completed online using our online registration (OLR) portal in ParentVUE. Online registration for 24-25 Kindergarten is NOW OPEN. For more information, visit: Kindergarten Registration 24-25.
Online Community Bulletin Board
Wondering about family and community events in the area? Curious to learn about local sports clubs and other opportunities? Planning for Summer 2024? Visit our online Community Bulletin Board!
Learn about:
- Summer Camps (Perkiomen Pines, Camp Invention, etc.)
- Family Events (Community Spring Festival, Living Hope Farm Event, etc.)
- Sports Opportunities (Field Hockey & Lacrosse Camps, etc.)
- and more!
To submit an event for posting, please send a PDF version of your flyer to webmaster@pvsd.org for review.
Please note that Community Bulletin Board items may contain links to websites of organizations outside Perkiomen Valley School District. Items are posted to this bulletin board as a free service to the community, and should not be interpreted as being sponsored or endorsed by the district.
Upcoming District Dates
- Tuesday, April 16 - Policy Committee @ 6:00pm
- Tuesday, April 23 - Inservice Day (No School for Students)
- Monday, April 29 - Special Education Family Advisory Council @ 6:00pm
23-24 v12 4/10/2024
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Perkiomen Valley School District
3 Iron Bridge Drive, Collegeville, PA
(610) 489-8506
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