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Family Weekly Newsletter 10/3

Posted Date: 10/03/25 (4:20 PM)
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School

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Dear PV Families,
We kicked off our first Blue & Gold Assembly today—it was such a wonderful way to celebrate our school community! Be sure to ask your child all about it. Wishing you a joyful and restful weekend!

Graciously,
Esther & Jenna
Every Student, Every Day: Excellence & Belonging
 
Poster inviting families to coffee and conversations with the principal.
Image with the text 'Pictures of the Week' in a brown script font, with autumn leaves at the top.

Family Hike @ Nevers Park

A large group of people, including children, pose for a photo outdoors with the text 'THE BEAUTY OF NATURE' above them.
 

Partner Pal's Creation

A colorful poster titled 'Our Happy Place' decorated with school supplies.
 

Read-A-Louds with Mrs. Boakye-Dattey & Mrs. Trudeau

A teacher reads a book to a group of children in a classroom setting.
Students sit on the floor in a classroom, listening to a teacher read a book.
 

Walkathon Popcorn Party

Children enjoy an outdoor activity near a brick building, some wearing party hats.
 

Blue & Gold Assembly

Today we had our first Blue & Gold Assembly. The assembly was hosted by Mrs. Federowicz's class with performances by kindergarten singing a STEM song with Mrs. Brennan, a 3rd grade class singing a protest song, another 3rd grade group leading the school in making a rainstorm, and a few 4th grade students sharing about productive struggle.
Children perform on a stage in a school gymnasium, with a large audience.
Students perform on stage in a school gymnasium, with a musician accompanying them.
Students and teachers gather in a gymnasium for an event.
A teacher plays guitar for a group of children in a school setting.
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  • Wednesday, 10/8: Early Release Wednesday, Mad Science After School Program
  • Thursday, 10/9: PTO Meeting, 7:00
  • Sunday, 10/12: Family Hike at Northwest Park
  • Monday, 10/13: No School
 
Poster advertising a Pleasant Valley Family Hike, with date, time, and location details.
 
An invitation for an Instrumental Music Open House on October 29th at 6:30 PM.
 
Poster for Family STEM Night at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, with science-themed illustrations.
 

Mad Science - 10/29-12/10

A colorful flyer advertises a Mad Science program for kids, featuring science experiments.
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From the Health Office

1.) Please make sure your student(s) have a change of clothes that they can keep in their cubby/locker at all times! This goes for ALL students, in case of spills/accidents/dirty clothes after recess

2.) The Lions club will be coming one day the week of October 31st. They will be using a Welch Allyn- spot SPOT and the Plusoptix devices to screen students in grades K, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th (per the CT State requirements) for a variety of vision conditions. The screening process is quick and non-invasive, taking only five to eight seconds. The PV school nurse's will be doing the hearing screenings for grades K, 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th (per the CT State requirements) . If you have any questions or would not like your student to be screened for hearing/vision or both, please send an email to kward@southwindsorschools.org.

3.) Please make sure to fill out the Powerschool form, "Parental permission for administration of non-prescription medication," in the event that your student needs Tylenol while at school as it does not carry over from being filled out for other school years.

 
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Attendance Matters

Please Watch this Video on the Importance of Attendance

Here is the link:
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A cartoon panther wearing a blue headband and running shoes is jogging.
Mark your calendars. PV PTO's Turkey Toy Bingo tickets go on sale October 6 (the event itself is November 14). There are 400 tickets available. $7 per person. Limit of 8 tickets per family during the first week of sales and then we'll open it up if we have remaining tickets. Proceeds from the event benefit 5th Grade promotion activities including yearbooks, promotion ceremony and luncheon, class gift and plaque, and class trip to VMP.

Did you know that if you sign-up to volunteer you get to purchase your tickets in advance? There are still several volunteer roles open. Sign up here: PV PTO: Bingo Night Fundraiser Volunteers


Next PTO Meeting: Thursday, October 9, 7pm. https://meet.google.com/dcf-xvpf-vkw OR Dial-in: (US) +1 347-682-4682 / PIN: 747 288 315#

Halloween flyer with text: Volunteers Needed! Fall Festival - Trunk or Treat Vehicles!

Trunk or Treat

PV PTO is super excited to share that the Trunk or Treat will be on Saturday, October 25th 6-8pm! 
To make this event amazing for PV students and families, we are looking for families to participate in the Trunk or Treat vehicle line! If you would like to join in on the fun please use the below sign up link! Similar to years past, the PTO Board will be helping with the cost of decorations and candy, each family vehicle will be reimbursed $30!
Some teachers are participating in the vehicle line this year!!!
 
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Image with the text 'Important Links' in a decorative font, with autumn leaves at the top.
PV Procedures
Attendance Monitor Instructions
FAQ
Cell Phone/Watch Guidelines
PV School Website
SWPS Schedule
PTO Website
PTO Shout Outs
 
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Arrival & Dismissal
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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 day. It is very important that the office be aware of your child's absence. Attendance Monitor instructions can be found under Helpful Links, below.

If you would like to pick your child up early, please email both Mrs. Brown & Mrs. Strom or call the office at 860-610-0291.
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End of Day Pick Up/Car Rider Tags

If you would like to pick your child up at dismissal time, please email Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Strom or call the office at 860-610-0291 NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM

Please Indicate:
Student Name
Teacher Name
Tag Number
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Dropping off Items for Your Student

If you need to drop off items for your child during the school day, you will be asked to leave them in the vestibule outside the main office. Please be sure to write your child's name and teacher's name on the items and notify your teach via parentsquare or email that they have been dropped off.