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Family Weekly Newsletter 11/7

Posted Date: 11/07/25 (6:18 PM)
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Pleasant Valley Weekly cover with autumn leaves and the date November 7, 2025.
Hello PV Families,
What an incredible week at Pleasant Valley — filled with learning, laughter, and community spirit! From our Preschoolers’ Fall Costume Parade, to Student Council’s Pennies for Pumpkins fundraiser for breast cancer awareness, to our exciting STEM and Instrumental Nights Open House, and finally our Readathon Friday when we dressed as our favorite book characters — the joy and energy in our building were contagious!
This month, we celebrate our Kindness Students of the Month! We are so proud of our PV students for striving to live our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Kindness each day. A special spotlight goes to the students nominated by staff for demonstrating kindness in meaningful ways — and to all our students who show kindness in big and small moments every day.
As a gentle reminder, be sure to purchase your Bingo Night tickets if you haven’t already. This marks our 52nd Annual Bingo Night, a fun-filled tradition you won’t want to miss and a wonderful way to support our graduating Class of 2026.
Link to purchase Bingo Night are now on sale. To purchase tickets,
Enjoy the photos below and have a fantastic weekend!

Graciously,
Esther & Jenna
Every Student, Every Day: Excellence & Belonging
 
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STEM Night

Children work on projects at tables, using blocks and other materials.
Children explore a marble run exhibit, adjusting track pieces.
Children and adults work on various activities at tables in a school setting.
 

5th Grade Voting for Kid Governor

Children gather near a voting station decorated with patriotic bunting and balloons.
 

1st Grade Visit with Ginger

1st Grade, the top fundraising grade for the Walk-a-thon, won a visit with Ginger, a long haired, super sweet dachshund.
Children pet a dachshund dog in a classroom setting.
Children pet a small, brown dog during a classroom visit.
A teacher and a dog are surrounded by children in a classroom.
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  • Sunday, 11/9: Family Hike, 2:00PM - See Below
  • Wednesday, 11/12: Early Release, Mad Science Club Meets
  • Thursday, 11/13: After School Science Clubs, Newspaper Club (Group 2)
  • Friday, 11/14: Turkey Toy Bingo, 5:30PM-8:30PM (TEMS)
Poster advertising a Pleasant Valley Family Hike at West Hartford Reservoir #6.

Girls on the Run Practice 5k

Please come cheer on the girls, All are Welcome!
Poster for a 5K run, featuring a girl running and event details.

Coffee

& Conversations with the Principal
Poster for 'Coffee & Conversations with the Principal' featuring a coffee cup design.
 
A banner with the text 'PTO Happenings' and autumn leaves.
A cartoon turkey points towards the words 'Turkey Toy Bingo!' on a blue background.
There is 1 week left until Pleasant Valley's Bingo Night!

To purchase tickets, please use this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/turkey-toy-bingo

Recently added raffle prizes include a Red Sox autographed baseball, a NY Giants
autographed football, a Raising Cane's gift basket, 2 CLUBWAKA league registrations
($70 value each) and a sports basket which includes a kickball, football, volleyball,
frisbee and soccer ball!

Date/time: Friday, 11/14, 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 with tons of toy prizes and over 50 raffle prizes.
Open to everyone! First 100 students receive a free door prize.

Other ways to support Bingo Night:

Questions on any of these events can be sent to PTO@PVPTO.org.
 
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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
Newspaper Club Webzine
 
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Arrival & Dismissal
The word 'Reminders' in brown script font, with a border of autumn leaves.
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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.
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.