Pleasant Valley Family Newsletter

Hello PV Families,

Thank you for partnering with us this school year. It has been a great school year! Please plan for your child to attend every school day this last week. ALL LIBRARY BOOKS are now overdue! If your child still has one at home, please send it in ASAP!

WE HAVE RESCHEDULED our Field Day Event for Tuesday, June 10th*, and an alternate day for weather reasons on Wednesday, June 11th.

Click here for the NEW ALTERNATE Volunteer Field Day, Wednesday, June 11th Link

Please make sure your child has a bottle of water labeled with their name and wears play clothes and sneakers.

Your children enjoyed the assembly that the Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma-Powers Branch provided last week. They are excited to participate! Please check out the updates at the bottom of the newsletter.

Last Day of School- As we approach June 12th please be aware of the below information

1. Please leave bags or backpacks at home on the last day of school. If a student packs a lunch this is still encouraged and appropriate to bring. All other objects, materials, toys, or bags should remain at home (unless prior approval has been given from the classroom teacher).

2. 4th grade Clapout will take place on June 12th around 2:30 pm (weather permitting). If you plan to attend, please park in the neighborhood behind Pleasant Valley and line the sidewalk between the playground and the old Arlington Elementary. This will take place at the back of the school. This event will be canceled if the weather does not cooperate.

3. Our Lost and Found items are currently displayed in the lobby. These will be packed up and donated on last day of school. Please remind your student(s) to check for any missing items.

For any family that will not be returning to Pleasant Valley next year, please reach out to the Pleasant Valley office (440-843-3867) as we are currently in the preliminary process of planning for next school year. On a similar note if you or someone you know has an incoming kindergarten aged student please register them as soon as possible. More information on registration can be found here.

Thank you for your partnership with Pleasant Valley. We are very appreciative of all of you! If you have any questions, concerns, or just a great idea you would like to share, please email me at bokas@parmacityschools.org or call the main office at (440) 843-3867 any weekday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Have a great summer,

Mrs. Stephanie Boka

Dear Pleasant Valley Families,

Thank you so much for joining us on this incredible reading adventure! We truly appreciate the time and energy you spent reading The Very, Very Far North with your child throughout the month of May. We hope your family enjoyed meeting Duane and his friends and that the story sparked meaningful moments and cozy conversations at home.

As we wrap up the Book of the Year, here are a few important reminders:

*Completed BINGO boards and Family Surveys were due today, Friday, June 6th.

PRIZES!

• Any student who turned in a completed BINGO board will be entered to win a fun prize.

• Any student who turned in a completed Family Survey will also be entered to win a prize.

• Families who returned both the completed BINGO board and the Family Survey will be entered into our Grand Prize Drawing...TWO lucky families will win a 1-year family membership to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo!

A very special thank you to Mrs. Boka and our fabulous PV PTA for generously sponsoring the zoo memberships! Thank you again for helping us grow a community of readers at Pleasant Valley. We loved taking this journey with you!

Warmly,
The PV Title I Team

If your child is returning next year to PCSD next year for fifth grade, their Chromebook will be sent home with them for the summer along with a charger. Keep it in a safe place and charged for the first day of grade 5! Chargers were sent home with your child.

6.12 Students Last Day of School - FULL DAY!

6.12 4th grade Clapout Outside at 2:30 pm (weather dependent)

6.20 Report Cards available in Home Access Center (HAC)

Thank you to everyone that donated pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. They will be delivered once school gets out! Here are the winners for each grade level:

K: Demko

1: Stacho

2: Gibson

3: Feeney

4: Canzurlo

Spring test results are available to view in HAC. They can be found under the grades tab. The Family Reports (provided by ODEW) will arrive later in June to be distributed by buildings at the beginning of the school year.

Click here for the Back to School Community Fair Flyer. We will have student performances, community vendors, food trucks, and more! Save the date and plan on joining us from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 13 at Byers Field!

As we close out another incredible school year, the PV PTA would like to thank all of our amazing families, teachers, staff, and community members for your support, participation, and partnership. Every event, project, and initiative was made possible because of you. Congratulations to our fourth graders! We’re so proud of you and wish you all the best as you venture off to middle school. Keep shining!

A special note from our outgoing PTA President:

It has been my absolute pleasure and honor to serve as the PV PTA President for the last two years. Pleasant Valley is truly something special, and I’m so grateful for the memories, the laughter, and the chance to make a difference alongside such dedicated parents and staff. Thank you for letting me be part of something so meaningful. Wishing you all a relaxing, joy-filled summer!

Toni Goins

PTA President

Children aged 1-18 can receive free meals (June-July 2025) at Pleasant Valley, Ridge-Brook, John Muir, and Greenbriar → Flyer.

Please take a minute to review our arrival and dismissal procedures.

STEM Car Riders: Form two lines and then merge back to one line when approaching the green paper dumpster. Please be courteous of one another when merging, this should be done by every other car. Please continue to display the car rider number.

Traditional Car Riders: Cars should not be entering from the "Bus Entrance". This is clearly marked and should not be used as an entrance. Please continue to display the car rider number.

Walkers: Students must leave campus at dismissal. The playground is closed after school. The new Arlington parking lot at the top of the hill should not be used for student pickup as this causes numerous safety concerns with student crossing parking lots and traffic.

If your child will be absent or tardy, please contact the Attendance Line at (440) 843-3867 or email Judi Langmead at langmeadj@parmacityschools.org so the absence may be excused.

Please provide a doctor’s notes when your child sees a medical professional for appointments or illness.

If you do not have a doctor’s note, you can also screenshot your child’s MyChart and can send them via email to our Home Liaisons:

Susan Turner: turners@parmacityschools.org

OR

Jennifer Langtry: langtryj@parmacityschools.org

If you know that your child will be missing an extended amount of school for vacation or out of town obligation, please contact our administrators. Vacation forms are approved or denied by a PV administrator. Per board policy, only five days of vacation are allowed.

If your family will be traveling for 2+ weeks, please reach out to the office as soon as possible so that we are able to discuss long term absence options with you.

If your child is sent home by the school clinic you must still call the office the next day to report their absence.

For additional information on HB 410, please visit this link.

Subject: Big Ideas, Wild Fun — Camp Invention is Coming to Pleasant Valley!

Hey Families!

Get ready for a summer full of imagination and hands-on adventure! Camp Invention® is coming to Pleasant Valley Elementary School from June 16–20 (no camp on June 19)—and it’s packed with exciting activities that spark creativity and build confidence.

This year, kids will:

• Design their own mini skate parks
• Build and personalize robotic pets
• Create wild inventions to solve real-world challenges
• Team up for non-stop fun and problem-solving
• Camp Invention is perfect for curious kids entering grades K-6 who love to explore, create, and dream big. There are also spots as "Leaders in Training" for students in grades 7-9.

Spots are limited, so be sure to register soon and use the final discount code of SUM15 before May 15. [https://invent.org/camp]

This summer, we are hosting a Cavs Academy Summer Camp near your area in Independence! We would love to see some of your awesome students attend! They can use the code PEPASSEMBLY2526 for an even greater discount on top of our already discounted Playoff pricing! We have all of our Summer Camp locations including Cavalittles (ages 4-7) and Cheer and Dance camps (ages 5-12) on our website https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/youth/basketball

Our Cavs Academy camp (ages 8-14) runs Monday-Thursday from 9am-12pm each day and athletes will receive a reversible Cavs jersey and shorts and 2 tickets to a Cavs 25/26 home game!

Beyond the Game is an organization that helps to bring Guys with Ties and Girls with Pearls programs to our building. They have invited us to share their Friday Night Lights Youth Football Camp, led by one of the Ohio State University football coaches and their players. See below for more information!

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, bringing a powerful suite of online learning resources to all students in our district!

Whether you need extra homework help, preparation for an upcoming test, or just want to explore new subjects, Varsity Tutors has you covered. All PCSD students in grades K-12 can now access these amazing tools at no cost, including:

• Weekly Live Online Classes
• 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring
• Essay Editing

• Celebrity-Led StarCourses

• Self-Study Resources like recorded content
• Practice problems and adaptive diagnostic tests
  
  

To get started, simply log into your child's PCSD Clever account and click on the Varsity Tutors application!

MAY EVENTS

Instrument Petting Zoo with Cleveland Repertory Orchestra

https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/12490526

Grades K – 5

Try out musical instruments in this hands-on, interactive experience. Registration required.

Thu, May 29 / 6:30 PM

SUMMER PLANNER

Free Summer Lunch

Kids 18 & younger

Sack lunches and free books from Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank.

Mon – Fri / Jun 2 to Aug 8 / 12 PM to 1 PM

Kid Innovation Center

https://tinyurl.com/ParmaKIC25

Grades 1 - 6

Drop in to explore robotics, coding, construction, stop-motion animation, writing, illustration and making books, all at your own pace.

Mon – Thu / Jun 2 to Jul 24 / 1 PM - 3 PM

Summer Reading Kickoff with the Wizard of Oz

https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/12490569

Everyone

Splash into summer with colorful activities for all ages. The Wizard of Oz marionette show with Stevens Puppets at 2 PM.

Sat, May 31 / 1 – 4 PM

Summer Family Bingo

https://tinyurl.com/ParmaGrandBingo

Families with Kids Age 4 – Grade 5

Bingo, treats and prizes!

Sat, Jun 7, Jul 12 / 11 AM – 12 PM

ZooMobile : Animals and Color

https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/10478726

https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/13199306

Grades 1 – 6

Meet and touch live animal ambassadors from the Akron Zoo. Learn about animals and their colors in a small group.

Tue, Jun 17 / 1 PM or 2 PM

Mad Science: Colors of Our World

https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/13199360

Grades 1 – 6

Investigate the science of color with Mad Science of Northeast Ohio's vibrant chemical reactions and experiments.

Thu, Jun 26 / 1 PM

Ice Cream Social

https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/13093671

Everyone

Fun activities and Honey Hut ice cream for all.

Thu, Jul 31 / 6:30 PM – 8 PM

National Spider-Man Day and Spidey Bingo

https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/13196622

Age 4 - Grade 5

Drop in for activities, Bingo and crafts to celebrate Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man. Learn about real spiders with a Cleveland Metroparks Naturalist. Costumes welcome.

Sat, Aug 2 / 11 AM– 2 PM

Pleasant Valley students and families can find free clothing, food, and hygiene products at The Grace Place housed inside of All Saints Episcopal Church at 8911 W. Ridgewood in Parma. Their hours are Tuesday-Friday from 10 am - 2pm.https://www.allsaintsparma.org/thegraceplace

Families can also go to Audrey’s Outreach, located at the Brook Park Community Church of the Brethren, 16845 Holland Road, Brook Park for free clothing, food, and household linens. Please go to their website http://www.audreysoutreach.org/ or call 216-433-1515 to view their hours of operation. Pleasant Valley Elementary School will be taking any unclaimed lost and found items to these organizations so that families can access jackets, clothing, and basic necessities free of charge. If you have any questions, please contact PV Home Liaison Susan Turner at turners@parmacityschools.org.

If a generous family would like their child to pass out a birthday treat, we recommend a non-edible one that can be passed out and sent home at the end of the day.

If you DO NOT want your child to receive a birthday treat from a classmate, please let their teacher know.

Gifts for students may not be delivered to the school. Balloon deliveries, gift baskets, flowers, etc. disrupt the educational process for all students. Birthday parties during the school day can not be accommodated.

Please check with the classroom teacher before sending any birthday or other treats to school for the class.

Some of our children have food allergies; therefore, all treats must be ready to pass out to the class, store-bought, labeled with ingredients, and individually wrapped.

Store-bought cupcakes in a sealed container with an ingredient label are also acceptable.

Distributing invitations to non-school activities such as birthday parties is prohibited unless all students of at least one gender in the class are invited.

PCSD Website

PV Opening Family Letter

PCSD 2024-25 District Calendar

Red, White, and Blue Calendar for Encore/Special Classes

Pleasant Valley 2024-25 School Calendar

PV 2024-25 Family Handbook

PCSD Community Supports

Home Access Center (HAC) Instruction for Parent/Guardians

Accessing Curriculum and Activites at Home through Clever

School Menus

MySchoolMenus filters

What Makes A Meal Resource

Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Third Grade Reading Guarantee

PCSD Elementary School Supply List

PCSD Vacation Days and Attendance Policy

NEW Student Clever Login Personal Devices

PCSD Family Tech Support dashboard site

Google Translate Links:

Russian Гугл переводчик

Spanish Traductor de google

Ukranian Перекладач Google

Pashto ګوګل ژباړونک

Translation Service Request:

Russian: Если вам нужен переводчик для встречи, обратитесь к секретарю здания.

Spanish: Si necesita un intérprete para una reunión, comuníquese con la secretaria del edificio

Ukrainian: Якщо вам потрібен перекладач для зустрічі, зв’яжіться з секретарем будівлі.

Pashto: که تاسو د غونډې لپاره ترجمان ته اړتیا لرئ ، مهرباني وکړئ د ودانۍ سکرتر سره اړیکه ونیسئ.

Russian: Если вам нужен переводчик для встречи, обратитесь к секретарю здания.

Spanish: Si necesita un intérprete para una reunión, comuníquese con la secretaria del edificio

Ukrainian: Якщо вам потрібен перекладач для зустрічі, зв’яжіться з секретарем будівлі.

Pashto: که تاسو د غونډې لپاره ترجمان ته اړتیا لرئ ، مهرباني وکړئ د ودانۍ سکرتر سره اړیکه ونیسئ.

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Email: bokas@parmacityschools.org
Website: https://www.parmacityschools.org/pleasantvalley
Location: 9906 West Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, OH, USA
Phone: 440-843-3867
Twitter: @PCSDpleasantval