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Family Newsletter 6/19

Posted Date: 06/19/26 (01:57 PM)
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Pleasant Valley Newsletter, June 19, 2026, with a sunny sky and 'Happy Summer!' message.
 
Dear PV Families,

As we conclude another incredible school year, we want to thank you for your partnership and support. This year was filled with so many moments of learning, exploration, trying new things, and challenging ourselves and each other.
Whether it was our daily classroom routines, field trips that expanded our horizons, or special community events like Cultural Day, Math Night, Book Fairs, PV Portraits, Music & Instrumental Concerts, and Publishing Author Celebrations—you were an integral part of our students' learning and growth. We extend our most sincere gratitude to you. On behalf of our 150+ staff members and 800+ students, I simply want to say thank you.
Included in this newsletter are video snippets of our final end-of-year assembly and the celebratory "final clap" for our PV Class of 2026! We also want to give a huge, special shout-out to our 5th Grade Student Council and our 5th Grade Peer Mediators for their hard work and leadership all year long—which we celebrated with a fun pancake party—and congratulate our PV PTO Scholarship Recipients.
We wish you all a safe, restful, and wonderful summer vacation!

Excellence & Belonging
Every Student, Every Day!

Graciously,
Esther & Jenna
 
A decorative border of green leaves and flowers frames the word 'Photos'.
A large group of children and adults stand together on a grassy field, arranged in a colorful arc.
 

Final Goodbye...See you in August

A long line of people, including adults and children, stand on a sidewalk outside a brick building.
 

5th Grade Clap Out

Students walk down a school hallway lined with colorful artwork, greeted by cheering adults.
 

End of Year Assembly

We had a fabulous end of year assembly that celebrated all our students and all they accomplished this year. We sang the Star Spangled Banner and 500 Miles as a school. We had a song done in sign language by the 5th grade and a dance to Golden by our faculty and staff.
A large group of students gather in a school gymnasium for an assembly or performance.
A group of students and adults are gathered in a school gymnasium for an event.
 

Field Day 2026

Children in blue shirts participate in outdoor school activities on a sunny day.
Children in blue shirts participate in outdoor school activities on a sunny day.
Children in blue shirts participate in outdoor school activities on a sunny day.
Children participate in outdoor school activities, including water games and parachute play.
Children in blue shirts participate in outdoor school activities on a sunny day.
Children in blue shirts participate in outdoor school activities on a sunny day.
Children in blue shirts participate in outdoor school activities on a sunny day.
Children in blue shirts participate in outdoor school activities on a sunny day.
 

Student vs Staff Games

Children and adults participate in various activities on a polished wooden gym floor.
Children race on scooters in a school gymnasium with spectators watching.
Students participate in a basketball game in a school gymnasium.
A group of young girls in athletic wear and with pom-poms stand on a basketball court.
Children and adults play basketball in a gymnasium with spectators watching.
Two children hold up a sign that says "GO WESTCOTT" with drawings of basketballs and hearts.
 

5th Grade Peer Mediators Pancake Party

A group of children and adults gather around a food stand decorated with 'School's Out For The Summer' banner.
A diverse group of students proudly hold up their certificates of completion in a school hallway.
 

More End of Year Celebrations

Five children pose in front of a banner that reads 'School Out For The Summer'.
Children swing on a playground under a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds.
 

Our Tamil Bilingual Students

Our Tamil bilingual students successfully completed 30 months and earned their bilingual certificates! Watching them navigate both the languages has been greatly rewarding and they have worked hard to reach this milestone. They have been the cultural connection for their families and the success of our language programs. We are so proud of their achievement.
Children proudly hold certificates from Pleasant Valley Elementary School, some with adults.
 

Aarini Kapil, Winner of the "Tooth on the Loose"

A young girl wearing pink sunglasses and a floral skirt sits on a blue chair, holding a book titled 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: PartyPooper'.
 

South Windsor Dollars for Scholars

Two women and three young people stand together, holding certificates in front of a "South Windsor Bobcats" banner.
Three people stand in front of a banner that reads "SOUTH WINDSOR BOBCATS".
PV PTO Scholarship Recipients
 
A decorative border of green leaves and flowers frames the word 'Events'.
Summer Vacation!

Pleasant Valley Elementary School's 2026-2027 Back-to-School Events calendar.
 
Decorative green foliage and flowers frame the word 'Announcements' in elegant script.

Summer Math Activities

Whether you relax, explore or seek adventure over the summer, we encourage you to continue to see math in the world around you. While there is no specific required math work over the summer for students entering kindergarten through 5th grade, we have created playful activities for students to review what they learned in math with their teacher this past school year. These are optional activities. Each includes things that may be done with family and friends. Just a few minutes thinking and talking about math every day will help keep math skills sharp!

Grade Level Activity Calendars

Grade level calendars of activities are provided for students based on the grade they will enter in the fall. These activities are intended to complement the content and skills for math classes. Print off a copy of the July and August calendars included on our math summer curriculum activities page, check off the activities you complete, and bring in the calendars to share with your teacher in the fall. Each attachment also includes book titles and websites that you can visit to play math games or practice mathematical concepts.
 

Summer Reading Activities

 

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.

 
Decorative border of green leaves and flowers above the text 'PTO Corner'.
Welcome to the new 2026-2027 PV PTO Board, with listed President, Co-Vice Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Questions on any of these events can be sent to PTO@PVPTO.org.
 
Decorative border of green leaves and flowers above the text 'Activities & Sports'.





SWPL Summer Reading
 
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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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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.

From the Health Office

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