Family Newsletter 5/22

Posted Date: 05/22/26 (04:19 PM)

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

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Dear PV Families,

Another week has come to a successful close here at PV. We ended the week with our May student assembly where the entire building got a chance to be together as we prepare to enter the last month of the school year. It was wonderful to see the energy and unity in the room as we celebrated our students' hard work and looked ahead to a busy, exciting June!

We have so many incredible highlights and celebrations from across our community this week:

Senior Guest Readers: A special thank you to our senior citizens for volunteering to read to the next generation during their annual visit!
4th Grade Bike Safety: A huge shout-out to Mr. Giordano for another successful bike unit. All of our 4th-grade students learned essential bike safety, and we are so proud of those who learned to ride independently for the very first time!
Boys Running Club: Our runners participated in the HMF FitKids run this past Wednesday and had the distinct honor of leading the Pledge of Allegiance before the race. Special thanks to their dedicated coaches: Mr. Worth, Mr. Dwyer, Mr. Hochfeld, and Mr. Hauser.
Yard Goats Game & Family Hike: As usual, PV showed up in great numbers to cheer on the Yard Goats, and our May PV Family Hike was a wonderful success. Thank you to everyone who came out!
Spring Concert: The 4th and 5th-grade concert was a beautiful showcase of what our students have learned over the last one to two years. Thank you to Ms. Thompson, Mrs. Cohen, and Mrs. Roman for their hard work with this program and event.
Welcoming Our Newest Panthers: We welcomed the first half of our upcoming Kindergarten cohort (Class of 2039!) on Wednesday and are looking forward to meeting the rest. If you have a future kindergartener and haven’t registered or signed up for a classroom visit yet, I highly encourage you to do so.

Finally, as we head into the long weekend, please remember that Monday is not just a day off or a holiday; it is a day for us to honor, commemorate, and remember our fallen heroes—the ones who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy the freedoms we have as Americans.

I leave you with this meaningful quote:

“Memorial Day reminds us that freedom is never free. As we head into the holiday weekend, may we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication continue to inspire us, and we are forever grateful for the freedoms they fought to protect. Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay."

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Excellence and Belonging—Every Student, Every Day!

Esther & Jenna

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And it's a DUCK!

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Senior Readers

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

Children sit on a rainbow rug in a classroom, listening to a guest reader.

An older man reads a book to a group of young children sitting on the floor in a classroom.

A man reads a book to a group of young students sitting on the floor in a classroom.

Students sit on the floor in a classroom, listening to a teacher read a book.

A man reads to a group of students sitting on the floor in a classroom with a 'Guest Reader!' sign on the screen.

Blue & Gold Assembly

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A school gymnasium filled with students and adults watching an event on a large screen.

Students sit on a gymnasium floor watching a presentation on a large screen that reads 'Principal's Message'.

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Fun at Gym

Children play with a large, colorful parachute in a gymnasium.

Children in a gymnasium hold onto a large, colorful parachute, with a projection screen in the background.

Boys Running Club - Wickham Park

Young runners in blue shirts with 'Final Mile' logos participate in an outdoor event.

Three boys in blue 'Final Mile' t-shirts run on a wooded trail.

Yard Goats Game

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PV Family Hike

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1st Graders Make Chalk Art

Children create colorful chalk art on a paved surface, drawing stars, animals, and abstract shapes.

Kindergarten Visits

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Recess Fun

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STEM After School Clubs are over for the Year

Monday, 5/25: No School - Memorial Day
Wednesday, 5/27: Early Release - 1:15 dismissal, Mad Science Club, Board of Education Meeting 7PM
Thursday, 5/28: I/POP Graduation 9:30 AM - gym, I/POP Graduation 1:30 PM - gym, Newspaper Club (Group 2)

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.

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2026 Field Day

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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.

Kindergarten Information Summary

Classroom Visits 2026-2027

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

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SW Health & Wellness Fair

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PV Procedures

Attendance Monitor Instructions

FAQ

Cell Phone/Watch Guidelines

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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