Principal Senethavilay's Update

PVE Families,

Welcome to Pleasant View! We are so glad to have you here. If you are new to the school, we are thrilled to have you join an incredible team of dedicated professionals who put students first! If you are new to Idaho, WELCOME! Having lived here my entire life, I may be slightly biased, but this is a fantastic place to raise a family and enjoy a strong sense of community.

As a quick introduction for those new to PVE, I am Amy Senethavilay (Sen-ta-vil-ay). I have been immensely blessed to serve West Ada students and families for the past 25 years. I am also a mother to two boys (20 and 18), a wife, a traveler, an avid reader and book editor, a lover of music and concerts, and someone who enjoys meeting new people and experiencing new cultures and cuisines. The bucket list is filled with places to visit and adventures yet to have.

Since you entrust your children and their education to this excellent staff and me, I want you to know that I value a culture of open communication. My email is readily available, and I love hearing from parents with ideas, suggestions, and concerns. I am all about problem-solving together. This staff believes that collaboration with our families is critical, and decision-making focuses on what is best for students. Thank you for partnering with us!

We have been working hard this summer to add members to this team and prepare for the growth we are experiencing. Almost every grade level will see a change, as we have hired for several positions. We look forward to introducing you to them very soon.

If you have not liked our Facebook page, please do so now. We love to share celebrations and event posts with you. https://www.facebook.com/PleasantViewElem

We are also on Instagram at Pleasant View Elementary (@pleasantviewelem) • Instagram photos and videos.

School begins on August 23. Please ensure you have updated your PowerSchool information--as this will be how you can see your child's teacher.

*We are also awaiting news on whether we will hire new teachers with the growth and will adjust student placement as necessary. Again, class lists are still in flux as we register and add students to our enrollment. We will work to have those lists solidified a day or two before school starts. Again, lists are tentative.

I also included the links to several important sites:

• Curriculum I get many calls and questions about curriculum, especially from our new families moving into the state.
• This link will help to give you an excellent overview of the standards covered throughout the year.
• Elementary Handbook
• Health Services You will locate information about immunizations, clinics, and flow charts.
• School Nutrition Site with the Free and Reduced Form is also available if you need assistance, and the Titan Parent Portal to set up a food account.
• School Supply List Please note that your child may need to replenish items from this list throughout the year. I encourage you to think ahead and plan for those replacements while supplies are on sale.
• School Transportation Bussing information should be available about a week before school.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to PVE this fall. Enjoy your time together, and we will see you soon!

Please help out any of your new neighbors who have moved in and need to register: Enrollment | West Ada School District. You may also forward this information to them.

Sincerely,

Amy Senethavilay

We are so excited to welcome you to the new school year. Our Meet and Greet will be an open house style to come and go, but we have divided the times to help alleviate the congestion and give our teachers more time to connect with everyone. If you cannot attend the timeframe for the last name, please do not worry. You are welcome to come between the established hours.

• 3:30-4:00 A-F
• 4:00-4:30 G-L
• 4:30-5:00 M-R
• 5:00-5:30 S-Z

(Have students with multiple last names? We understand and ask you to choose one time for your family.)

Helpful information:

• Arrive at the beginning of your time slot
• Enter the building at the main entrance and exit the closest hallway doors.
• Have student supplies already labeled before coming to Meet and Greet
• Also, please be prepared to share with the teacher how your child will get home each day.
• Ending promptly at 5:30 to allow staff to get home to families for dinner

We cannot accommodate earlier requests to meet with staff. They will be in training before this time.

*We understand that you may have much information to share with a teacher, but please be sure to schedule a separate meeting or send a detailed email regarding your student's needs.

Thank you for understanding.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the office or your child's teacher.

All communications from the school and the district rely on the contact information listed for your student in PowerSchool.

Please follow these steps to update all of your student's parent, guardian, and emergency contact information if you have not already done so this summer:

1. Sign in to PowerSchool -Student and Parent Sign In (westada.org)
2. If you need to reset your PowerSchool password, there is a link to help you with forgotten usernames and passwords: Powerschool: Recover Account Sign In Information (westada.org)
3. If you need further assistance getting access to PowerSchool, contact the Service Desk at 208-350-5300.
4. Sign in and then click on the "Update Student Information" link in the screen's top right corner.
5. Click on the "SchoolForms" link in the Applications window.
6. Click on the "Update Contact Information" link (Make sure to fill out all necessary information on all 3 of the contact pages (Student Info, Household Information, and Emergency Contacts).
7. After updating all the contact information, go to the Confirmation page. Type in your full name and click the "Save Form" button.

If you have questions or need assistance accessing PowerSchool, please contact the West Ada Service Desk at 208-350-5300.

For those families interested in or in need of transportation (bussing) 🚌 for the 2022-23 school year, the transportation request in “Update Contact Information” through School Forms MUST be submitted in PowerSchool no later than Friday, August 12 to secure bussing for the first day of school.

After August 12, families will have to wait until September 12 to receive a bus route and transportation information for their child(ren).

We thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter to ensure that all bussing runs smoothly and effectively for the start of the school year.

At this time, families who have already completed the transportation form in PowerSchool are receiving route information in PowerSchool on average, in 3-5 days.

Please make every effort to take care of this in a timely manner, should it apply to you and your family.

In PowerSchool…head to FORMS / SCHOOLFORMS then…Select “Update Contact Information”. Then at the bottom of the Update Contact Information form, there is an option YES or NO to select Transportation.

Our Pleasant View PTA has also been hard at work. Please consider following the Pleasant View Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pleasantviewelementarypta.

Our PTA is hard at work planning for this year. They will be holding a membership drive soon to gather members and raise funds to support several school projects. Please consider becoming a member of this exciting group of individuals who are focused on supporting the needs of our students. Watch for the information to come soon!

Are you looking for a way to connect with your child's school? Want to work with a very fun-loving, supportive, and child-focused staff? We are currently hiring for several positions:

• Special Education Paraprofessional
• Crossing Guard
• Noon Duty

Please apply to West Ada School District - Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com). You are also welcome to email me about the positions or to let me know you have applied.

Pleasant View Elementary

School Information

School Phone Numbers

Office: 208.350.4490

Fax: 208.350.4499

School Hours Kindergarten to 5th Grade

9:10 AM – 3:55 PM M/T/TH/F (Students should not arrive before 8:45 AM)

9:25 AM – 3:55 PM WEDNESDAY ONLY for teacher collaboration. (Students should not arrive before 9:05 AM)

School Hours for Preschool: (Monday-Thursday)

AM Session 9:10 AM – 12:07 PM (9:25 AM – 12:15 PM WEDNESDAY ONLY)

PM Session 12:58 PM – 3:55 PM (1:05 PM – 3:55 PM WEDNESDAY ONLY)

Email: senethavilay.amy@westada.org
Website: https://www.westada.org/o/pleasant-view
Location: 4600 W Gondola Dr, Meridian, ID, USA
Phone: (208) 350-4490
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PleasantViewElem/