Pleasant Valley Primary School

Important dates:

• Fun Run Donations Due: Sept 27
• Upcoming One-hour late starts: Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23
• No school for students due to teacher training: Friday, Oct. 11, and 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)

Picture day is Tuesday, September 24th! Picture packets went home in backpacks earlier this week. Please check your students backpack for their order form. Order forms must be returned to the photographer on picture day. You can also pre-order your students pictures online at mydorian.com.

If your student misses picture day we will have a make up day on Thursday, November 7th.

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.

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 is already filling up. We will be sending lost clothes to local families in need on November 8th!

Our Fundraising Goal is $20,000!

We can accomplish this if each student raises $30 or more.

Donate now at https://app.givebacks.gives/2024funrun

100% of donations stay at Pleasant Valley!

With your help, we’re one step closer to providing our students with exciting educational opportunities, resources, and experiences that will enrich their learning journey. Your contribution truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your kindness and support.

The funds collected allow our PTA the ability to fund:

• Student Incentives

• Staff Appreciation & Mini Grants

• Equipment & Building Grants

• Enhancements to the PV Campus

• Fun Family and Student Events

• and so much more!

Beyond raising funds, the Fun Run promotes physical fitness, boosts school spirit and pride, fosters a sense of achievement, and provides a fun and memorable way for our students to contribute to their school.

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 Coming Soon!

Look for your Payback packets to come home at the end of the month. The Payback book has now switched to mobile with the NEW Payback App!

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

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

Stay and Play

Monday, October 7th after school.

Join us on the playground after school on Monday October 7th for a fun-filled hour of playtime! Connect with other families while students make new friends and have a blast on the playground.

Principal Craig Pearson and New Vice Principal Mari Schauer will join us for informal chats and fun interactions with all.

Please note, students MUST be accompanied by an adult. This is not a school supervised event.

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

All families are required to complete the annual student update every year before school begins (Tuesday, Aug. 27). This ensures the district has correct contact information for families.

To complete the student update, please log in to Skyward (Family Access) and click “2024-25 annual student update” (do not select new student online enrollment) on the navigation bar in the left column of the webpage. See instructions. If you do not have a login, please call your school office

• If you would like to receive text messages, be sure to enter your cell number when you complete the update. You will see three fields for phone numbers. In the second phone field, choose "cell" from the dropdown menu, and enter your cellphone number.

• If your transportation needs have changed, please make sure to opt in or out of busing during the annual student update.
• Once Completed, after August 19th, you will be able to see who your students new teacher is for the 24/25 School Year!

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

• First day of school: Tuesday, Aug. 27, for grades 1-12

• First full day of kindergarten: Tuesday, Sept. 3

• 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.

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.

This year, Battle Ground Public Schools joins most Southwest Washington schools and districts in using the Standard Response Protocol for emergencies. Depending on the situation, a school will be placed in a hold, secure, lockdown, evacuation or shelter. See what these terms mean. This common language helps schools, first responders and the community communicate clearly and effectively to reduce misunderstandings in emergency situations.

Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools

Please report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Reporters can remain anonymous. Emergencies should always be reported to 911. Learn more about emergency procedures and safety protocols.

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

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