The Valley View

Monday, September 16 (Day 2):

• International Dot Day "Wear Anything with Dots"
• Grades 4 and 5 Open House for Parents Only (6:30-8:30 PM)

Tuesday, September 17 (Day 3)

• Grade 6 Only Open House for Parents Only (6:30-8:30 PM)

Wednesday, September 18 (Day 4)

Thursday, September 19 (Day 5)

Friday, September 20 (Day 6)

Tuesday, September 24: Fall Picture Day

Wednesday, September 25: Explorer of Character Breakfast for Students Nominated and their Families (7:00 AM in the PVS Cafeteria)

Friday, September 27: Spirit Day "Hat Day"

• 2024-2025 Schedules
• 2024-2025 Calendar
• Lunch Menu
• Reporting Your Child Absent: pvsmainoffice@harrisontwp.k12.nj.us or 856-223-5120 ext. 2000
• Change in Parent Pick Up: shortc@harrisontwp.k12.nj.us or 856-223-5120 ext. 7011

International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009.

The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.

Each year on International Dot Day – with the help of people just like you – the inspiration continues. What started as a story in the pages of a book is transforming teaching and learning around the world as people of all ages re-discover the power and potential of creativity in all they do.

To celebrate please wear anything containing dots.

Student Council will be partnering with Paranto Athletics which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to offer accessibility and opportunities in athletic programs. We will be collecting gently used youth sporting goods equipment from September 16th-27th.

Explorer of Character:

Each month at PVS we will focus on a different character trait. Students will learn about the monthly trait during their morning meeting time. At the end of each month, the teachers will select the student who is most deserving for showing the specific monthly trait. Every character trait has a color associated with it that the staff and students are encouraged to wear each Wednesday throughout the month as a reminder of the focus we are displaying to the current trait. The winners of each month will be invited to an Explorers Breakfast with administration. Students will receive their certificate as an exemplar Explorer of Character. For the month of September the character trait is demonstrating kindness and we will wear the color Orange every Wednesday of this month.

Caught You Cards:

Any staff members who "catches" a student being Kind or Responsible will receive a Caught You Card. Students who earn a card will have the option to drop their card in different boxes in the cafeteria for an opportunity to win something at the end of each week. During the end of every trimester, we will see which grade has accumulated the most Caught You cards for a reward.

Manner Banner:

Each month the homeroom who displays the best manners will be awarded the Manner Banner. How??? Any staff member who does not have a Homeroom will cast their vote at the end of each month for the homeroom that they feel shows the best manners. One homeroom per grade level will earn the privilege of having the Manner Banner hung outside of their classroom for the month as a reminder of their wonderful manners and will be given an extra 20 minutes of recess.

Attention Grade 4 Parents! We are looking for volunteers to help out during Library classes this year. If you are interested in coming in to help our students navigate this new space and learn to check out their own books please email Mrs. Lewin at lewink@harrisontwp.k12.nj.us. Please include your child’s name and homeroom teacher in the email.

Attention Grade 5 Parents! We are looking for volunteers to help out during Library classes this Fall. If you are interested in coming in to help our students practice finding and checking out their own books please email Mrs. Lewin at lewink@harrisontwp.k12.nj.us. Please include your child’s name and homeroom teacher in the email.

Dear Families/Guardians of the Class of 2025,

This letter is to inform you that the New Jersey Department of Health and Human

Services, per NJAC 8:57-4, requires the following vaccinations for students turning 11

years of age and/or entering sixth grade:

One dose of a meningococcal-containing vaccine (MCV) AND

One dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis)

● If proof of vaccination is not received by October 10, 2024, your child will be excluded

from attending school as of October 11, 2024.

● If your child is not able to receive the vaccine until after the exclusion date, please

provide an appointment card (or copy) from your child’s physician documenting the

date and time of their upcoming appointment.

● If you have a religious or medical exemption on file in the health office, please call us.

It is likely the exemption letter will need to be updated.

Documentation of these immunizations must be submitted to the school nurse. Please

contact your child’s healthcare provider to schedule this appointment as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact the Health Office at 223-5120 extensions 6321

or 6322.

Thank you,

Mary Garwood RN & Sue Jones RN

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Join us for the 3rd Annual Harrison Twp PTA Golf Outing on October 10 at our new location, Town & Country Golf Links! The event kicks off with a shotgun start at 10 am, offering a fun-filled day of golf, delicious food, and fun, all while supporting our schools. Don’t miss out—register your team today at https://app.givebacks.gives/htsgolfouting/ or contact Megan Wentzell at mwentzell82@gmail.com. Let’s make this year the best one yet! #HarrisonTwpPTA #GolfOuting #SupportOurSchools