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Family Weekly Newsletter 10/17

Posted Date: 10/17/25 (5:45 PM)
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School logo featuring a blue paw print and the word 'Panthers'.

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Pleasant Valley Newsletter graphic with autumn leaves and the date October 17, 2025.
A group of children pet a large, fluffy dog lying on the floor.
Dear PV Families,

We had a great week this week. We are ending our week with our Book Fair Family Night/Ice Cream Social, see you at 6!

Graciously,
Esther & Jenna
Every Student, Every Day: Excellence & Belonging
 
Image with the text 'Pictures of the Week' in a brown script font, with autumn leaves at the top.

Book Fair

Children browse books at a school book fair, with shelves filled with colorful titles.
A teacher reads aloud to a group of children in a library setting.
Children browse books and interact with a staff member in a bookstore.
Children pose with books at a school book fair, smiling at the camera.
Children browse books and relax in a library setting, some reading and others holding posters.
Children browse books and stationery in a store, exploring various items.
 

Happy Diwali

The walls of PV were decorated for Diwali. A 5th grade class also made Diwali rangolis to celebrate the holiday.
A festive Diwali display with decorations and text that reads 'Happy Diwali'.
Colorful mandala art circles are displayed on a gray wall.
 

Stuffy Day

Children sit on a rug, listening attentively in a colorful classroom setting.
A young boy smiles, holding a book and a plush toy in a classroom setting.
 

Read-a-Loud with Mrs. Boakye-Dattey

A teacher reads aloud to a group of children in a classroom setting.
 

1st Graders Make Homemade Applesauce

1st Grade Classes made and enjoyed applesauce today. They connected this to their writing and formed an opinion on if they liked applesauce or not. They also discussed their reasons for their opinions. It was a fun - and yummy - way to practice this skill! They also delivered some to Mrs. Boakey-Dattey and Mrs. Trudeau!
Children in a classroom setting enjoy a snack or meal together.
Children line up in a hallway, facing two teachers who are holding items.
Autumn-themed graphic with falling leaves and the word 'Events'.
  • Monday, 10/20: No School
  • Wednesday, 10/22: Early Release Wednesday, Mad Science Club Meets; Unity Day (wear Orange)
  • Thursday, 10/23: After School Science Clubs Begin, Newspaper Club (Group 1), 4:15
  • Friday, 10/24: Read-A-Thon PJ Day
 

Read-A-Thon: 10/14-10/31

Click on the Image for More Information on the Read-A-Thon
A 'Read-A-Thon' graphic features a child on a book, a rocket, and the Pleasant Valley Elementary School logo.
Poster promoting 'Read A Thon Fridays' with themed days like PJ Day and Dress Up Day.
 
Graphic promoting Unity Day, encouraging people to wear and share orange.
 
Picture day announcement for Pleasant Valley School, with dates and a prepay code.
 
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.
The word 'Announcements' in elegant script, with autumn leaves above.

From the Health Office

Please Click The Following Information Sheet on Head Lice

A banner with the text 'PTO Happenings' and autumn leaves.
A cartoon turkey points towards a 'Turkey Toy Bingo!' logo.
Tickets for PV’s 52nd Annual Turkey Toy Bingo Night are now on sale. To purchase tickets,

There is a limit of 8 tickets per family during the first week of ticket sales. Act fast, this event
sells out every year!

Date/time: Friday, November 14, Doors open at 5:30PM and Bingo runs from 6:00-8:30PM.
Location: Timothy Edwards Middle School.
What: Join us for a fun night of bingo and over 50 raffle prizes. Open to all PV families! Net
proceeds from this PTO-led fundraiser benefit the 5th grade's promotion (graduation) items
including yearbooks, moving up ceremony and luncheon, trip to VMP, class t-shirts, plaque, gift
to the school and more. Pizza, snacks, and beverages available for purchase, cash preferred.
A blue banner promoting the Pleasant Valley Walkathon, with paw prints and running shoes.
Thank you, Pleasant Valley families, for your incredible support of this year’s Walkathon! Together, we raised an amazing $25,240, which means we’ll be able to fully support every grade’s needs this year and celebrate with a free skate night for students on January 2—stay tuned for more details on how to sign up. A special shoutout goes to our first graders, who led the fundraising and earned a special upcoming visit from a therapy animal! We’re so grateful for everyone’s enthusiasm, generosity, and Panther pride in making this event such a success.
A decorated car trunk with the words 'Trunk or Treat!' on a banner.
PV's 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! 

The PV PTO will be helping with the cost of decorations and candy; each family vehicle will be
reimbursed $30!

Please reach out to PTO@PVPTO.org if you have any questions!


Questions on any of these events can be sent to PTO@PVPTO.org.
 
Banner with the words 'Sports & Activities' in brown script, with autumn leaves.
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
Newspaper Club Webzine
 
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Arrival & Dismissal
The word 'Reminders' in brown script font, with a border of autumn leaves.
Image promoting school attendance with colorful hands raised.

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.
A cartoon green car with blue windows is driving.

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
A green backpack filled with school supplies, including pencils, a notebook, and an apple.

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.