Pleasant Valley Family Newsletter

Hello PV Families,

Happy Friday! We’ve had another fantastic week here at PV. This week, we conducted Winter Benchmark assessments for Math and Reading. For students who were absent, there will be opportunities to complete makeup assessments next week.

We want to emphasize the importance of daily attendance unless your child is sick. Please refer to the nurse’s guidelines below for advice on when to send students to school and when to keep them home.

A Big Thank You to Our Families!
Our arrival and dismissal process has improved tremendously! Thank you all for following the guidelines and helping ensure an efficient and, most importantly, safe process for all our students.

Student Profiles:
Thank you to everyone who has completed the Student Profile! If you haven’t done so yet, please use this link.

Culture Night/International Mother Language Night:

We will be joining our sister Elementary Schools by combining our annual Culture Night with International Mother Language Day. The broader celebration of culture invites everyone (whether your Mother Language is English, Spanish, Tamil, Akan, Telugu, etc) to participate. Our PTO Secretary Mrs. Vimal has shared a Google Form to help us organize this exciting event. We want everyone to be involved!

Please continue reading the newsletter for more updates and exciting upcoming events, including: the amazing efforts of our Girls on the Run students and coaches who volunteered over the weekend to create over 38 blankets for donation; PV students participating in Sun Salutations during gym classes; PV being proudly represented at the Wolf Pack game; and highlights from our afterschool STEM program.

Finally, there will be NO school on Monday in celebration and recognition of the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) was a Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose unwavering commitment to nonviolent resistance transformed the fight for racial equality in the United States. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, King rose to prominence during the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955, which became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. He led pivotal efforts such as the Birmingham Campaign, the March on Washington, where he delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, and the Selma to Montgomery marches, contributing to landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. A vocal advocate for justice, peace, and economic equality, King’s life was tragically cut short when he was assassinated in 1968. His legacy endures as a symbol of hope, courage, and the enduring struggle for justice. As he once said, ""I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear."

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and a Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day!

Gratefully,

Esther & Jenna

Girls on the Run met on Saturday, January 11th, to make blankets for Project Linus. Project Linus was a schoolwide fundraiser that Girls on the Run did in late November. Through their efforts, they were able to make 38 blankets! What an amazing job, we are so proud of all of you.

Full Day of School!

8:00 a.m MOEMS Math Olympiads Club

Kindly take a moment to review our upcoming events and important links below. Your participation and volunteer efforts with the PTO are highly encouraged as they play a vital role in ensuring a smooth transition into the school year and in fostering a strong community connection. The links provided include essential information about arrival and dismissal procedures, FAQs, PTO details, and a link to our school website.

Below is an information sheet for the 5th Grade Stock Market Game. Click on the Word document or PDF file for information and dates.

Preschool Outreach Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. This can be found on our district website and the link for the application is here POP Role Model 25-26 application.

Click on the Picture to Register for the next Session of Girls on the Run!

Attached is the flyer for the “Screenager” movie screening that we will offer at TEMS on Wednesday, Feb. 5th. This documentary will cover how parents and caregivers can support their kids as they navigate a digital world. We know that many elementary aged children have phones, watches and tablets and parents are looking for ways to keep their kids safe with this technology.

Do you love to ride bikes? Are you willing to help 4th graders learn to ride? We would love to have your help. Dates for Bike week are April 23, 22, 24, & 25. If you are interested, please complete the Volunteer Registration form above and email Kristin Carmon to let us know you are interested.

If your child is going to be absent, please log in to your Parent Portal and fill out the Attendance Monitor prior to the start of the school day. It is very important that the office be aware of your child's absence. Attendance Monitor Instructions can be found under Important Links, below.

If you would like to pick your child up early, please email both Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Strom or call the office at 860-610-0291.

Throughout the school year, there are many volunteer opportunities for parents/guardians (for example - chaperoning a field trip, helping at a PTO event, etc.) If you would like to volunteer, you must complete a Volunteer Registration form-

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qAMRufE73HU1o6kY-a4M__z9n9tM9DJLUM_VlzbUi-c/viewform?ts=66cdd567&edit_requested=true