

Pleasant Valley Family Newsletter
February 28, 2025

This Month's Panther Focus: "Respect"
Dear PV Families,
This week was filled with learning and fun! Please enjoy these pictures showcasing the wonderful moments around our school.
Today is Holi—wishing a Happy Holi to all who celebrate.
Looking ahead, Monday is St. Patrick’s Day, and we invite everyone to join in the celebration by wearing their favorite green.
Please take a moment to read the newsletter in its entirety for important updates.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Sincerely,
Esther & Jenna
Reading with Mrs. Boakye-Dattey
Vidita Vatsa Makes it to State Finals 2 years in a Row!
PV celebrates Vidita Vatsa for making it to the state finals again in the CT Science Invention Convention. Her invention's name is “INTELLI Trash Bot”. It’s an AI powered intelligent trash can attachment. We are cheering her on as she prepares to compete on May 3rd.
Miss O'Connor's Class Exploring Rubric to Give Self & Peer Feedback
District Learning Walk on Enhancing Student Engagement
Reading During Fort Day in Mrs. Craig's Kindergarten Class
Mrs. Dicioccio's Class Celebrating Holi
Siblings Sharing Poetry with Each Other
Wednesday, March 19th
1:15 p.m Early Release
1:30 p.m. Art Ventures & Mad Science After School Programs
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.
Student Council Fundraiser for the American Red Cross
We Need you for Bike Week!
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. Please email Kristin Carmon to let us know you are interested.
Yardgoats Game - June 14, 2025
Spring Session of ART-ventures & Mad Science
Click on the Button to View Chartwell's March Newsletter
Spring Sports
Attendance
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, above.
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.
Volunteer Registration
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-