Hello PV Families,

I hope everyone is looking forward to a well-deserved Spring Break from April 14–18!

This week was filled with exciting moments that brought our school community together. On Wednesday, we held our Girls on the Run practice run. Despite the chilly weather, our girls—alongside their coaches and a cheering squad of parents, staff, and students—showed incredible determination and resilience as they ran through the neighborhood. A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Kardos, our program advisor, and our amazing coaches. We’re also grateful to the staff who supported the event by preparing water stations, rallying classroom cheer squads, and helping ensure its success. Thank you for making this such an inspiring and well-rounded experience for our students. Enjoy the pictures below!

On Thursday, we celebrated Poem in Your Pocket Day! Ask your child to share the poem they carried—or a new one they discovered. A friendly reminder: our school-wide Poetry Contest is still open! Submissions are due by April 25, with finalists announced on May 2. Their poems will be featured on our student-created Newspaper Club site. Special thanks to Mr. Francis for organizing this beloved annual tradition.

Spring is blooming at PV, and so are the daffodils planted by Mrs. Federowicz and her second-grade class! Their cheerful blossoms can be seen brightening our school grounds—thank you for bringing a beautiful sign of the season to life. See pics below.

Speaking of blossoming—state testing is just around the corner.

• Students in Grades 3–5 will take the ELA and Math assessments from April 28–May 9.

• Grade 5 students will take the NGSS (Science) assessment on May 15 and 16.

These assessments are an opportunity for our students to demonstrate all they’ve learned this year. We kindly ask that you avoid scheduling morning appointments during these dates, as testing will take place in the mornings.

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

🚲 PV Bike Week | April 21–25
We’re still looking for parent volunteers to help make this week a success! If you’re available to lend a hand, please use the volunteer link at the bottom of this Smore. Thank you in advance for your support!

📚 The Scholastic Book Fair is Almost Here!
The Spring Book Fair is a BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE event—yay!
Dates: Tuesday, 4/29 – Friday, 5/2
Family Night: Friday, 5/2 from 6–8 PM

Let your child experience the joy of picking their own books—every purchase supports our school! We encourage families to set up an eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Share the link with family and friends so they can contribute too!

🌎 Spanish Night at TEMS
World Language teachers are hosting Spanish Night for 4th and 5th grade students on April 21 from 6:45–7:45 PM at Timothy Edwards Middle School. It promises to be a fun and enriching evening!

📩 Parent Input for Class Placement (2025–2026)
The Class Placement Input Form is now available through the Parent Portal. This is the only way to share feedback for next year’s placement.

To submit:

• Log into your Parent Portal account

• Click on Forms

• Select 2025–2026 Class Placement Information

All forms must be submitted by Friday, May 2.

For our POP families who don’t have portal access, you may use this alternate form to submit your input.

In the coming weeks, members of our community will observe important holidays.

To our Jewish families, we wish you a meaningful Passover, a celebration of freedom, tradition, and reflection.
To our Christian families, we wish you a joyful Easter, a time of renewal, life, and hope.

Wishing all who celebrate a beautiful and peaceful holiday season.

Have a fantastic Spring Break—enjoy this special time with your families! See you on Monday April 21st.

Gratefully,

Esther & Jenna

Spring Break - No School

7:00 p.m. - Board of Education Meeting

1:15 p.m Early Release

1:30 p.m. Art Ventures & Mad Science After School Programs

4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Math & Science After School Clubs

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.

To sign up to volunteer, please see the PTO Website below.

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.

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