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Family Newsletter 5/8

Posted Date: 05/08/26 (04:13 PM)
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School

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Dear PV Families,

On behalf of our 140+ staff members, thank you for celebrating and appreciating us this week. We are incredibly grateful for the thoughtful notes, cards, gifts, and treats that made our staff feel so valued and supported.

A huge shout-out goes to Kayla Holland, the lead of our Staff Appreciation Committee, for all of her hard work coordinating this special week. Through her outreach and partnerships with local businesses, she was able to secure generous food donations and treats for staff throughout the week. From lattes and bagels on Monday morning, tacos on Tuesday, sweet treats and snacks on Wednesday, to salads and sandwiches later in the week, our staff felt truly appreciated. Special thanks to Burtons, Pastrami on Rye, and many other local businesses for their generosity and support.

I also want to thank our PTO President, Purva B., for her support throughout the week, along with the PTO for their donations and partnership in making this all possible. We are so fortunate to have such a caring and supportive school community.

We successfully completed the ELA SBAC this week and will continue next week with Math SBAC. Please help support your child by ensuring they get a good night’s rest, eat breakfast in the morning, and arrive at school on time by 8:55 AM. Our Grade 4 students will also be participating in Bike Week next week.

Our Spring Girls on the Run 5K takes place this Saturday! Please see the flyer below for additional details. We hope many of you can join us in cheering on our students, coaches, and running buddies as they celebrate all of their hard work and accomplishments.

Speaking of appreciation, this weekend is Mother’s Day. If you have the opportunity, please take time to intentionally celebrate the mothers and mother figures in your life. Click the link below for a heartfelt reminder of just how valuable and impactful mothers are.

To all the mothers in our PV community, Happy Mother’s Day! Wishing you a weekend filled with love, joy, and appreciation.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Excellence and Belonging
Every Student, Every day!

Esther & Jenna
Chick Webcam
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Safety Students of the Month Group Picture

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Thank you to our PTO for all the Kind Treats this Week

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A table is set with cookies, a bowl of dark blue napkins, and framed signs that say "SWEET THANKS!" and "SAVING THE DAY, ONE TREAT AT A TIME!".
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A spread of catered food, including salads and wraps, is laid out on tables for a gathering.
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First Graders Show Apprecation for our Nurses on National Nurse's Appreciation Day

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Mrs. Reichelt's Publishing Party

Children present projects to an audience of adults and peers in a classroom setting.
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  • Saturday, 5/9: GOTR Final 5k 10am
  • Monday, 5/11: SBAC Testing Gr 3-5, Bike Week Gr 4
  • Tuesday, 5/12: SBAC Testing Gr 3-5, Bike Week Gr 4
  • Wednesday, 5/13: SBAC Testing Gr 3-5, Bike Week Gr 4, Early Release - 1:15 dismissal, Mad Science Club
  • Thursday, 5/14: SBAC Testing Gr 3-5, Bike Week Gr 4, STEM After School Clubs Session 3, Newspaper Club (Group 2)
  • Friday, 5/15: Bike Week Gr 4, SBAC Testing Gr 3-5
 

Student Art Show - April 9th-May 27th

Poster for the 48th Annual Student Art Exhibit by South Windsor Public Schools Art Department, featuring a pink tulip.
 

Girls on the Run Final 5k

Final 5k - May 9th

Event poster for Girls on the Run Greater Connecticut Spring 5k celebrating courage and confidence.
 

PV Family Hike - May 17th

Poster announcing a "Pleasant Valley Family Hike" on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Case Mountain.
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Upcoming 3rd Grade Instrumental Music Information

South Windsor Public Schools Instrumental Music Program flyer for fourth graders.
 

Kindergarten Registration

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Click on the following links for more information on registration.

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Questions on any of these events can be sent to PTO@PVPTO.org.
 
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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
 
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.

From the Health Office

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