Pleasant Valley Family Newsletter

Dear Families,

All is well here at PV! After three days of indoor recess, we were thrilled to enjoy some outdoor time today. As we settle into the heart of winter, a gentle reminder to ensure students are dressed appropriately for the weather. All students attend recess daily unless the temperature or wind chill is below 20 degrees, at which point we have indoor recess. Please prepare your child accordingly with warm clothing, hats, and gloves. Additionally, students can only play in the snow areas if they have their snow gear, so don’t forget those boots and snow pants!

Here are a few quick reminders about upcoming events and updates:

1. Winter Assessments:
   We have completed our winter assessments, and reports will soon be sent home. In class, teachers are reviewing class and individual student growth and will be setting goals to ensure continued progress. We encourage students to dedicate at least 20 minutes daily to reading and 20 minutes to math using district-approved resources such as DreamBox, Lexia, or simply enjoying a favorite book. Let’s capitalize on their natural curiosity and desire to learn by providing them with the tools and support they need!

2. Math Night – Thursday, January 30, 6–7 PM:
   Join us for a fun and interactive evening exploring how important and exciting math can be. We have fantastic activities planned for students, parents, and siblings. We can’t wait to see you there!

3. International Mother Language/Cultural Night – Thursday, February 20:
   If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s not too late! This special evening celebrates the diversity in our school community through beautiful performances, exposure to various languages, and, of course, sampling delicious foods from around the world. It’s a night you won’t want to miss!

4. 5th Grade Concert – Thursday, February 27, 6:30–7:30 PM:Join us for an evening of musical talent and celebration as our 5th-grade instrumentalists showcase their incredible achievements. Additionally, all 5th graders will perform together with the chorus, making it a truly memorable event. We look forward to seeing you there!
   

5. We look forward to seeing you there!

6. Student Council Super "R" Bowl Fundraiser – February 3–7:
   Our annual food drive to stock the local food bank kicks off on February 3. We encourage families who are able to donate canned goods and non-perishable items. Every contribution helps support less fortunate members of our community. Let’s work together to make a difference!

Be sure to read the newsletter to the very end for additional updates and upcoming events. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making PV such a wonderful community for our students.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Esther & Jenna

7 p.m. Board of Education Meeting (TEMS Alt 6)

Full Day of School!

8:00 a.m MOEMS Math Olympiads Club

6:00-7:00 p.m. Math Night, See Flyer Below for more information

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.

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