Pleasant Valley Primary School

Important dates:

• Upcoming One-hour late starts: Oct. 16, 23
• No school for students due to teacher training: Wednesday, Oct. 30
• Scholastic Book Fair: Oct. 14-18 (Open until 7pm, Thursday, Oct. 17)
• Parent Teacher Conferences: Nov 4-8 (previously scheduled in October)

It is that time once again! Can you believe it's already October? Oops! I meant to say... SOCKTOBER!

Yes, it is time to be AWESOME!

In the past, Socktober at PVP has been received with warm hearts from our students, families and school community and has been very successful! This year the 2nd Grade team is working together to lead this event with the hope that we can be just as successful as previous years! But, we need your help!

Our school wide goal this year is 2,000 pairs of socks! That is more than last year, and a big goal to accomplish! Can we do it? Yes, we can, with your help!

This year we will be donating socks to our local BGPS families and students in need by donating to our FCRC and we will also be working with some of our local community shelters as well.

Why socks? Well, many of you may not know that socks are one of the least donated items in shelters, yet one of the most NEEDED items. We will be accepting pairs and packages of NEW socks in all sizes, types and colors. Donations will be accepted throughout the entire month of October.

Students are allowed to wear Halloween Costumes to school on Halloween. Below are the guidelines for Costumes at Pleasant Valley Primary:

• Costumes must conform to our regular district appropriate dress guidelines.
• Masks and face coverings are not allowed.
• No weapons, of any kind.
• Costumes must not contain/portray any references to weapons, gangs, drugs/alcohol, etc.
• Costumes and makeup must be completed at home.
• Remember that your student will need need to be able to safely navigate the school, sit at a desk, and use the restroom independently.

Students not attending on Halloween?

Please call and leave a message on the attendance line if you will not be sending your child to school on Halloween so they are pre-excused for the day.

Attendance line: (360) 885-5590

We kindly ask you to follow our drop off and pick up procedures. While we were more flexible in the first weeks, we will be enforcing stricter procedures going forward. Please allow us to ensure your child's safety and engagement. The outlined drop-off and pick-up procedures are detailed below.

• Bus Drop Off & Pick Up: Staff on Campus assist Kindergartners with getting to their classrooms. For afternoon dismissal, your child's teacher will accompany them onto the bus.

• Car Drop Off & Pick Up: For morning drop-off, follow the red lines indicated on the map below. The same procedure will be used for after-school pick-up. Stay in your vehicle; in the morning, your child will exit the car when you approach the designated corner. In the afternoon, your child will enter the car at the same location. If you need to assist your child after they're in the car, kindly move forward to an available parking space to maintain a smooth flow of traffic.

• Parent Drop Off & Pick Up (Parking): If you prefer to park, utilize the green area and accompany your child to the car pick-up corner to bid them farewell. You can pick up your child from the "parent pick-up" location shown in the picture below.

Please inform your child's teacher of your chosen option (bus, car pick-up or parent pick-up), and we'll ensure your child is in the correct spot.

If you have a change to your students go home plan, please communicate it to the office no later than 2:30.

Battle Ground Public Schools is conducting a ThoughtExchange to gather your ideas about student use of cellphones during school, school start times, school libraries and more. Your input will help guide future decisions on these topics. The ThoughtExchange will include both survey questions and opportunities for you to write in your own ideas. At the end, you can submit more ideas and rank those submitted by other people. Participation is anonymous.

Join the ThoughtExchange now. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 18.

Plan Ahead and get Cleared as a Volunteer for the school year!

Go to https://www.battlegroundps.org/volunteer/ and complete the following steps. Please note you must be at least 18 years old to volunteer during school hours. Clearance is good for 2 years, so if you did one last year, you do not need to repeat until next year.

STEP 1. Read the Volunteer Handbook/Expectations agreement.

STEP 2. Complete the Volunteer Application Form, which Includes the VOLUNTEER DISCLOSURE FORM. If you are a paid employee of Battle Ground School District, fill out the Volunteer Application Form- Staff.

STEP 3. Visit the school office you want to volunteer with and present your valid photo identification.* This must be done in person. Once your documents are validated, it takes 7-10 business days to complete the criminal history background check.

STEP 4. You will not be notified when your background check is Complete. Before your first day volunteering please check with your students’ teacher or call the front office (360-885-5550) to confirm that you have been cleared to volunteer!

*Washington residents must present a valid Washington driver’s license or state ID card. By law, after you move to Washington state, you have 30 days to obtain your Washington driver’s license. Out of state residents, please contact the school’s secretary for instructions on starting the BIB Secure Volunteer Application, which is a different process and a fee.

Please label your students jackets and water bottles! Our lost and found area is overflowing!!

We will be sending lost clothes to local families in need on November 8th!

October 14th-18th

Open Daily until 4:30pm, and Thursday until 7pm

100% of profits go straight to our library!

Shopping at the book fair is not only a fun and exciting experience, but it also helps support our library in a big way. By purchasing books at the book fair, you are helping to raise funds that go directly back into our library. This means that every dollar you spend goes towards buying new books and resources for our students, and you can feel good knowing that your purchases are making a real difference in our community. So come on down to the book fair and shop to your heart’s content, knowing that you are helping to keep our library shelves full and promote a love of reading for all.

We love Volunteers!

Make Reading Magic Happen:
Support our Library by volunteering at the Book Fair!

Thanks to volunteers like you, our library is able to purchase many more books than they otherwise would be able to with the district funded dollars they receive. We hope you'll volunteer this year and help us make our book fair even more successful! Your support and dedication are truly appreciated, and we couldn't do it without you. Let's work together to bring even more wonderful books and resources to our library for all our students to enjoy. Thank you for being a part of the fun squad!

Volunteers receive 20% off their purchase!

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Volunteers must have a current cleared background check through BGSD. Visit https://www.battlegroundps.org/volunteer/ to start the process. Clearance takes 7-10 days to complete. PTA Membership is only required for cashier positions. Visit https://pleasantvalleyschoolspta.givebacks.com/ to join.

Payback

Envelopes with cards for how to purchase the Payback coupon app were sent home earlier this month with students. If you wish not to participate, please return the envelope and card to school.

The Payback book has now switched to mobile with the NEW Payback App - you’ll never have to worry about leaving your coupons at home again!

The new App is only $18, of which $10 goes directly to our PTA.

Envelopes will be due back to school Friday October 18th.

Please follow directions on flyer stapled to envelope for purchasing - If purchasing with a credit card please use the cheddarup link on the flyer. If you purchase directly in the app, we will not be able to track your purchase for prizes. If you have already purchased directly in the Payback app please email us at info@pleasantvalleypta.org with a copy of your purchase details and students/teachers name.

PTA Membership Drive

Congratulations to Mrs. Koutsouvanos class who won the PTA membership drive for having the most members in her class! Her first graders won a popsicle party, extra recess and $100 classroom grant. She plans to use the classroom grant to buy BOOM cards - digital games that can track student progress!
A reminder that membership expires on the first of July each year - below is a link to join. We are currently at 194 members. A reminder that there is an option for a subsidized membership fee if needed - we welcome all families!

PTA General Meeting

The PTA general meeting will be held on October 29th at 6:30PM in the small gym! Free child care will be provided by Right At School.

Save The Date

Nov 13th - Suess Shop

Nov 16th - Winter Bazaar and Festival

Dec 6th - Candy Gram Orders Due

Dec 10th - Chipotle Night

Dec 11th - Gingerbread Houses Due

Dec 18th - Gingerbread Lane

The 2024-25 academic calendar (Русский) (Español) is available online. Here are some key dates to keep in mind:

• Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29

• Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024, through Jan. 3, 2025

• Spring break: Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4

• In-service dates (no student attendance): Oct. 11, Oct. 30, Jan. 29

• Last day of school: Tuesday, June 10 (assuming no added days for weather-related closures)

Bus routes are now available online. For questions about school district bus service, call your school or First Student at 360-841-7099, ext. 103 or 104. Please be aware that the first several weeks of school can often see changes to routes as First Student makes adjustments. Any changes impacting riders will be communicated by your child’s school.

Due to road construction in many areas of the district, some buses may need to take a detour and/or may be delayed. For the most up-to-date route information, late alerts, notifications when your student is close to home, etc., we strongly recommend installing the FirstView mobile app, available through the Apple App Store and Google Play. PLEASE NOTE: The district code has changed this year. To use the app, enter the four-digit code LMWV. Get instructions for installing the app.

We are excited to announce that the Aspire Highly Capable Program is now accepting referrals for testing! Aspire is our highly capable/gifted education program designed to support students who demonstrate advanced academic abilities or potential.

Referral window: Monday, October 14 - Friday, December 6, 2024

Who can be referred: Any student can be referred for testing. However, only students with written parental consent will be invited to take the test.

Testing dates: January and February 2025

Program Start: Students identified through testing will begin receiving services in the 2025-2026 school year.

To refer a student, please complete the referral packet available at your school office or on the Battle Ground Public Schools website: Aspire Highly Capable Program. Submissions must be received by December 6th to ensure your child is considered.

For more information, please contact Jennifer at (360) 885-5426 or Tyce at (360) 885-5455.

Thank you for your support in helping us identify and nurture our students' exceptional talents!

RUSSIAN

Окно для подачи направлений в программу для высокоодаренных детей «Aspire» открыто!

Мы рады сообщить, что программа «Aspire» теперь принимает заявки на тестирование! «Aspire» - это программа нашего округа для особо способных/одаренных учеников, разработанная для поддержки тех школьников, которые демонстрируют продвинутые академические способности или большой потенциал.

Окно для направлений: понедельник, 14 октября, - пятница, 6 декабря 2024 года.

Кто может направить ученика: любой ученик может быть направлен на тестирование. Однако только ученики с письменным согласием родителей будут приглашены для прохождения теста.

Даты тестирования: январь и февраль 2025 г.

Начало участия в программе: ученики, выявленные в ходе тестирования, начнут получать услуги в 2025-2026 учебном году. Чтобы направить ученика, заполните пакет документов, который можно получить в школьном офисе или на сайте школьного округа Баттл Граунд: Aspire Highly Capable Program.. Для того чтобы кандидатура вашего ребенка была рассмотрена, документы должны быть получены до 6 декабря.

За дополнительной информацией обращайтесь к Дженнифер по телефону (360) 885-5426 или к Тайс по телефону (360) 885-5455.

Спасибо за вашу поддержку, которая помогает нам выявлять и развивать исключительные таланты наших учеников!

SPANISH

Programa de Altas Capacidades de Aspire - ¡Se Abre el Plazo de Referencias!

Estamos muy contentos de anunciar que el Programa de Altas Capacidades Aspire está aceptando referencias para las pruebas! Aspire es un programa de educación de alta capacidad/dotado diseñado para apoyar a los estudiantes que demuestran habilidades académicas avanzadas o potencial.

Ventana de Referencia: Lunes, 14 de octubre a viernes, 6 de diciembre, 2024

Quien puede ser referido: Cualquier estudiante puede ser referido para tomar las pruebas. Sin embargo, solo los estudiantes con el conocimiento por escrito de los padres serán invitados a tomar la prueba.

Fechas de las Pruebas: de enero a febrero 2025

Inicio del Programa: Los estudiantes identificados a través de las pruebas comenzarán a recibir servicios en el año escolar 2025-2026.

Para referir a un estudiante, por favor complete el paquete de referencia disponible en la oficina de su escuela o en el sitio web de las Escuelas Públicas de Battle Ground: Aspire Highly Capable Program. Los paquetes deben de ser recibidos antes del 6 de diciembre para asegurar que su estudiante sea considerado.

Para mas informacion, por favor comuniquese con Jennifer al (360) 885-5426 o con Tyce al (360) 885-5455.

Gracias por su apoyo en ayudarnos a identificar y nutrir los talentos excepcionales de nuestros estudiantes!

Students wishing to take advantage of no-fee sports or other activities must have a new meal benefit application and consent to share form (русский) (Español) on file before registering for fall sports, even if you had a previous approved application on file. The consent to share can also be completed as part of the annual student update through Skyward.

• School supplies: Get school supplies. Contact your child’s school or the Family and Community Resource Center if your family needs assistance. Free backpacks with basic school supplies will be available at each school upon request. There are no income requirements to receive a free backpack.

• Health and safety:

• Please keep your child home if they have symptoms of illness. See our health and attendance brochure.

• Confirm that your child meets Washington state immunization requirements or has an approved exemption by the first day of school. Learn more about vaccination requirements for public schools in Washington state.

• Get involved: BGPS is looking for members of its Citizens Advisory Committee. Find out how to apply.

• See health and safety resources from the Washington state Dept. of Health.

Our schoolwide expectations here at Pleasant Valley Primary are:

Be Responsible

Respectful

Always Safe

Value our Community, and be an

On-task Learner

We are here to learn! Be kind! Work hard! Show courage!

Ask your child about the BRAVO pledge that we say every morning on the announcements. It's a great part of the day! If you see your child with Beaver BRAVO tokens or Bus Bucks, this means that they were recognized at school or on the bus for following one or more of our schoolwide expectations. BRAVO, indeed!

Thank you for working to maintain your child’s attendance. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential to student learning and success. The skills that students learn in primary school will help them be successful in middle and high school. A student’s attendance often can predict whether they are likely to graduate high school on time. Read more.

Battle Ground Public Schools has launched new websites, along with a brand new mobile app! You can find the mobile app on the Apple App Store and Google Play. It will allow you to set notifications for individual schools, quickly view updates, get alerts on weather-impacted days and much more.

Battle Ground Public Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students and their immediate family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help any student and/or their immediate family members quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of insurance or circumstance. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365 in any language).

Visit www.caresolace.com/battlegroundps and either search on your own or select “Book appointment” for assistance by video chat, email or phone.

Do you know an amazing staff member? The new Employee Recognition Awards will highlight staff members who reflect the district’s strategic plan goals. Three nominees will be selected each month and recognized at a board meeting. Everyone is welcome to submit a nomination.

Услуги по устному и письменному переводу на русский и украинский языки 360-885-5433

Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación en Español 360-885-5431