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Family Newsletter 2/12

Posted Date: 02/12/26 (04:28 PM)
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Pleasant Valley Weekly, February 12, 2026, with heart-shaped decorations.
A teacher reads a book to a group of young students gathered around.
Hello PV Families,
We had a wonderful week at PV filled with meaningful learning and joyful celebrations! From grade 1 students enjoying a read aloud from their Superintedent, to engaging classroom presentations to snowy recess fun and our 100th Day of School celebration, there has been so much to enjoy. We also welcome parents for various classroom parties throughout the week. Be sure to scroll down to see photos capturing these special moments.

We are also grateful in advance to the families who are signing up to be involved in our Cultural Global Games Day on March 12th. We appreciate your willingness to share your time, talents, and traditions with our students.Thank you to the parents who are signing up to volunteer for our class cultural presentations or volunteering to facilitate games in the gym, and support students in creating their Cultural Home projects that will be displayed throughout our hallways. Your partnership is very much appreciated.

A special thank you to our Superintendent for visiting this week and reading to our first-grade classes. Our students truly enjoyed the experience.

Please be sure to read the newsletter in its entirety for important reminders, including upcoming author visits, concerts, Cultural Day events, and sign-up information. The incoming preschool application window is now open — see below for details on how to apply.

As a reminder, there will be no school on Friday or Monday. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, February 17th.

Enjoy the long weekend with your loved ones as we celebrate the month of love.
In honor of Presidents Day, we leave you with a quote from Abraham Lincoln:
"The best way to predict your future is to create it."

Graciously,
Esther &Jenna
Excellence & Belonging
Every student, Everyday
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100th Day of School

Children dressed as 100-year-olds celebrate the 100th day of school.
Children dressed as 100-year-olds celebrate the 100th day of school.
Children dressed as elderly people celebrate the 100th Day of School.
Five children dressed in costumes stand in front of bookshelves, celebrating 100 days of school.
A group of children and an adult dressed in vintage clothing pose in front of bookshelves.
A group of children and two adults dressed as elderly people pose for a photo in a classroom.
Ms. Sawn's 1st Grade Class did 100 exercises and timed activities for 100 seconds!
Children in a classroom engage in a fun activity, raising their hands and clapping.
Ms. Devlin's Class used 100 cups to build a tower
Children in a classroom celebrate a special day, with some dressed in costumes and others building a pyramid of white cups.
A group of children and an adult dressed as elderly people lie on the floor in a classroom.
Mrs. DiCioccio's Class Celebrating 100 Days
A teacher helps students with a craft project at a classroom table, with colorful decorations on the windows.
A teacher guides young students in a classroom decorated for the 100th day of school.
 

Dr. Carter came to our 1st Grade Classes to Read "Owl Moon"

A teacher reads a book to a group of young students sitting on a colorful rug in a classroom.
 

3rd graders started playing recorder in music class last week!

Ms. Dontigney's class playing for the first time last Friday
A diverse group of children sit in chairs, playing recorders in a classroom.
A diverse group of children sit in chairs in a classroom, holding recorders and smiling.

In the Classroom

Students sit on the floor in a classroom, listening to a presentation on a large screen about the Nobel Peace Prize.

Fun in the Snow

Four children in winter clothing lie on a snowy surface, smiling and interacting with a large snowball.

Celebrating Black History Month

For Black History Month, Partner Pals worked on huge posters that celebrate many leaders and innovators, with QR codes to more information about theirs lives and accomplishments!  

Mrs. Bruce's 5th graders and Mrs. Cezus's 2nd graders worked on the poster together!
A young boy in a red jacket stands near a window displaying posters about inspiring figures like Jackie Robinson and Ruby Bridges.
Black History Month posters created by second and fifth graders with QR codes for learning.

Word of the Week

 Showing off PV's Word of the Week, NARRATOR!!!  
Four children stand near a window, each holding a green card that says 'narrator'.
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  • Friday, 2/13: No School
  • Monday, 2/16: No School
  • Wednesday, 2/17: Full Day
  • Thursday, 2/18: After School Clubs Session 2, Newspaper Club (Group 1)

Authors' Visit

 

PV Welcomes Award-Winning Author Candid Taylor for a K–2 Author Visit – February 20

A smiling woman embraces two young girls, all wearing white tops and green patterned bottoms.
 

PV Welcomes Juana Martinez-Neal for the K–5 Districtwide PTO-Sponsored Author Visit — March 2

A woman smiles warmly in front of a bookshelf filled with books and colorful decorations.
A document displays the name pronunciation, biography, and awards of an author and illustrator.
 

PV Grade 5 Concert

A reminder that our 5th grade concert is coming up on Thursday, March 5th at 7pm in the PV gym. This concert features all 5th graders singing in chorus, with additional performances by 5th grade band and orchestra. All PV students and families are invited to support our 5th graders in this wonderful annual event! 5th grade families should check the attached flyer and ParentSquare for additional performer updates. Reach out to Ms. Thompson (chorus), Mrs. Cohen (band), or Mrs. Roman (orchestra) with any questions.  
Poster announcing the PV Grade 5 Concert, featuring a violin and trumpet illustration.
 

Global Play and Cultural Day

Poster for Pleasant Valley Elementary School's Global Play and Cultural Day on Thursday, March 12th.
A collage of various cultural projects created by students for Global Play and Cultural Day.
Flyer seeking parent volunteers for cultural and global play stations at Pleasant Valley School.
Classroom Rotation Volunteer
Home Project Sign Up
Global Games Sign Up
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February Food & Nutrition Newsletter

Food & Nutrition Newsletter
 

Kindergarten Registration

Colorful hands raised with drawings of sun, hearts, and clouds, announcing Kindergarten 2026 registration.
Click on the following links for more information on registration.

 

26-27 Peer Role Model Application

South Windsor Public Schools is now accepting applications for community peer role models in the preschool outreach program (POP) for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are interested in this opportunity for your child, please complete the Preschool Outreach Program(POP) Community Role Model Application. Peer role model screenings will begin in January 2026. You can learn more about POP by accessing our school district's website.
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Yard Goats Game

Tickets are on sale for Pleasant Valley’s Yard Goat Night on Saturday, May 16th. This is a 6:10pm game (gates open at 4:30) with fireworks after the game! Tickets are $18 each.

Join 149 of your closest PV friends for an awesome night at the ball park. Use this Zeffy link to secure your tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pv-night-at-the-hartford-yard-goats

When checking out on Zeffy, feel free to set the "extra donation" field to $0. Tickets will be on sale until 4/24 or until we sell out of our allotment. Important: When ordering tickets, please use the email and phone number that you’d like your electronic tickets sent to. PV PTO will be distributing e-tickets a few days before the game using that info.

Questions? Email Lindsay Ruszczyk at PTO@PVPTO.ORG
Flyer for Pleasant Valley Elementary School PTO Family Night at the Yard Goats baseball game on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Questions on any of these events can be sent to PTO@PVPTO.org.
 
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A blue background with snowflakes and the text 'Important Links'.
PV Procedures
Attendance Monitor Instructions
FAQ
Cell Phone/Watch Guidelines
PV School Website
SWPS Schedule
PTO Website
PTO Shout Outs
Newspaper Club Webzine
District Lice Protocol
 
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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.
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.

From the Health Office

Infographic advising parents on when to keep children home from school.