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Family Newsletter 10/9

Posted Date: 10/09/26 (04:07 PM)
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School logo featuring a blue paw print and the word 'Panthers'.

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

A banner for the PV Family Newsletter featuring a blue paw print, autumn leaves, pumpkins, and the date October 9, 2026.
 

💙💛 PV Family Newsletter 💛💙

Dear PV Families,

We had a wonderful week at Pleasant Valley! Our Read-A-Thon fundraiser is still underway, and we are so grateful for all the support we’ve received so far. We encourage families to continue spreading the word by reaching out to friends and family to help support our school.

Today, we also held our Blue and Gold Assembly to celebrate our students! We recognized students for demonstrating positive behavior and for exemplifying our Portrait of a Graduate attribute of Engaged. We are so proud of our Panthers!

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and enjoys the three-day break. We look forward to seeing everyone back at PV on Tuesday!

Graciously,
Esther & Jenna
Excellence & Belonging
Every Student. Every Staff Member. Every Family. Every Day.
An autumn-themed banner with the word 'PHOTOS' centered in bold orange letters against a light background.

Engaged Student Spotlight

A presentation titled 'Engaged Students - Kindergarten' features four photos of teachers celebrating students with 'Engaged' certificates in bright classrooms.
A graphic with the heading "Engaged Students - 1st Grade" displays four photos of 1st-grade students receiving engagement awards from teachers in their classrooms.
A collage of six photos showing 2nd-grade students holding 'Engaged' awards alongside their teachers in classrooms.
A title reading "Engaged Students - 3rd Grade" is displayed above a grid of five photos showing 3rd-grade students holding award certificates with their teachers.
A presentation slide titled "Engaged Students - 4th Grade" displays six photos of students holding achievement certificates alongside teachers.
A title banner reading 'Engaged Students - 5th Grade' is displayed over a collage of five classroom photos featuring students and teachers.
 

Blue & Gold Assembly

Three panels show children participating in a school event in a gymnasium with hardwood floors.
A collage of six photos shows students presenting and performing on a gymnasium stage for an audience.
A collage of six photos showing a school assembly inside a large gymnasium with students sitting on the floor.
A collage of six photos showing a school assembly inside a gymnasium with students and staff.
 

Student Voices in Action

A collage of six photos showing children and teachers gathered around tables in a brightly lit school cafeteria or common area.
 

Read-a-thon Comfy Day

A collage of six photos showing children in a school cafeteria during a pajama day event.
A collage of six photos showing diverse groups of elementary school children smiling and posing together inside a bright school cafeteria.
 

POP Students

POP students learning to count, sort, cut with scissors, problem solve, and more, through our Apple themed learning centers!
A collage shows children engaged in preschool activities, including playing grocery store, sensory bins, crafts, and block building.
A banner with the text 'EVENTS' in orange, decorated with autumn leaves and acorns.
A colorful school event calendar for Pleasant Valley spanning Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 16.
A school flyer announces Early Release Wednesdays with important dates, a 1:15 PM dismissal time, a paw print logo, a calendar, and a clock icon.
 
A colorful flyer titled Read-A-Thon 2026 outlining event dates, spirit days, and student fundraising prizes.
 
A colorful flyer for the PV Book Fair, happening October 13-16, featuring stacked books and an ice cream cone.
Book Fair Home Page for PV
Sign Up Genius for Volunteers
 
A flyer for the Pleasant Valley Family Hike on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Risley Reservoir Preserve.
 
A colorful poster advertising Family STEM and Math Night at Pleasant Valley Elementary School on Thursday, November 5th, 2026.
 
A colorful flyer advertising a 5th Grade Concert featuring orchestra, band, and chorus performances.
 

27-28 Peer Role Model Application for Preschool Outreach Program (POP)

27-28 Peer Role Model Application for Preschool Outreach Program (POP)
South Windsor Public Schools is now accepting applications for community peer role models in the preschool outreach program (POP) for the 2027-2028 school year. If you are interested in this opportunity for your child, please complete the Preschool Outreach Program (POP) Inquiry Form. Peer role model screenings will begin in January 2027. You can learn more about POP by accessing our school district's website.
An autumn-themed banner with fall leaves, acorns, and mushrooms framing the text "THE PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE AT PV".

Portrait of a Graduate: Engaged Student Spotlight Recipients

As we have shared, our students have been focusing on the Portrait of a Graduate attribute of Engaged and exploring the many ways they can demonstrate engagement throughout their school day. As we visit classrooms, it is wonderful to see our students truly putting engagement into action each day!
This week, we had the pleasure of celebrating our Engaged Student Spotlight recipients! These students were nominated by their classroom teachers for consistently demonstrating engagement and serving as positive examples for their peers. It was a joy to visit each classroom, celebrate these students, and present them with a certificate recognizing their accomplishments.
Congratulations to all of our Portrait of a Graduate Engaged Student Spotlight recipients! We are so proud of the many ways our Panthers are showing what it means to be engaged learners! 🐾
A woman and a child sit on the floor playing a game with blue and yellow pieces in a classroom.
Two young students collaborate on schoolwork at a desk in a brightly lit classroom.
An autumn-themed banner with the word 'ANNOUNCEMENTS' in bold orange text, decorated with fall leaves, acorns, and mushrooms.

A Message from our Health Center

Dear PV Families,
As part of our commitment to supporting your child’s health and academic success, our school will soon be conducting state-required annual vision and hearing screenings for elementary students. Clear vision and hearing are essential for reading, learning, and classroom participation, and these routine check-ups help ensure any potential vision or hearing issues are identified early.
To provide high-quality vision screenings, we are proud to partner with the Lions Club through their Lions KidSight program. Vision screenings will be conducted using the Welch Allyn Spot Vision Checker, a state-of-the-art handheld device that can detect potential vision problems in just a few seconds. The device is non-invasive, takes a quick photo-like scan from a comfortable distance, and requires no contact or eye drops. This screening will take place October 28th  and October 29th.
Hearing screenings will be conducted using a pure-tone audiometer designed to detect potential hearing changes in just a few minutes. The process is completely non-invasive, requiring the student to wear a soft set of headphones and simply raise a hand whenever they hear a brief, gentle tone. 
Important Details
  • Screening Date(s): Hearing screenings will begin October 13th and continue until December; Vision screenings will take place October 28th and 29th. 
  • Participation: All eligible students will participate. If you wish to opt your student out of these screenings, please provide a written request to the school nurse.
What Happens After the Screening?
  • Pass Result: If no vision or hearing issues are detected, no further action is needed, and results will be kept in your child's health record.
  • Referral Result: If the screening indicates that your child may benefit from a comprehensive exam, a result report will be sent home with recommendations to follow up with the appropriate specialty provider.
Please note: These screenings are a preventive check and do not replace a comprehensive eye examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist or hearing examination by an audiologist.
If you have any questions, please contact the school health office at 860-856-8261 or via email at dkorzep@southwindsorschools.org, kward@southwindsorschools.org or kconnor@southwindsorschools.org. 
Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students healthy and ready to learn!
Sincerely,
PV Nurses 
Danielle, Kellie and Kara

A banner with the text "ART NEWS" features an autumn-themed border of leaves, acorns, and mushrooms.

Panther Pigment

Check out what our AWESOME 4th graders are working on in the Studio!
A colorful educational poster titled "Panther Pigment Spotlight 4th Grade" features student Betta fish artwork.
An autumn-themed banner features hanging fall leaves, acorns, and the text "FISH!" in the center.

Magic Mondays

Don't forget to celebrate our Magical Mondays! Start your week off with a little Sparkle!
A colorful, autumn-themed flyer titled 'MAGICAL MONDAYS!' encourages students to wear Disney-inspired apparel to start their week with joy.

FISH Family

Bored at home and don't know what to do?? FISH! has got you covered. Try this fun family activity this weekend and see what engagement you can create!
A colorful, illustrated infographic explaining the Family Fish Challenge, focusing on being present and engaged at home and school.
A banner with the text 'PTO CORNER' surrounded by a border of autumn leaves, acorns, and small pumpkins on a cream background.

Bingo night is 11/13 at TEMS!

A black and white flyer for Pleasant Valley Elementary School's 53rd Annual Bingo Night, featuring colorful bingo balls and a card.
Bingo night is 11/13 at TEMS!  Ticket sales start today.
$8 per ticket, includes bingo card.
Concessions, raffles, and additional bingo cards for purchase.
CASH PREFERRED!

We are looking for parent/guardian volunteers for the event.  Volunteers get 1 free bingo admission.
We are also looking for businesses and families to donate concessions, raffle prizes, and bingo prizes.
Please sign up using the following sign up genius. 

Please click on the below picture to buy tickets for Bingo.
A colorful graphic with text reading 'TURKEY TOY BINGO' featuring bingo cards, colorful balls, autumn leaves, turkeys, and a teddy bear.
 
PV PTO Events calendar for 2026-2027, listing monthly activities from August to June.
PTO Facebook Page
Questions on any of these events can be sent to PTO@PVPTO.org.
 
A banner with the text "ACTIVITIES & SPORTS" featuring autumn leaves, acorns, and mushrooms along the border.
A banner with a cream background, framed by autumn leaves, acorns, and mushrooms, featuring the word 'LINKS' in orange.
PV Procedures
Attendance Monitor Instructions
FAQ
Cell Phone/Watch Guidelines
PV School Website
SWPS Schedule
PTO Facebook Page
Newspaper Club Webzine
District Lice Protocol
A digital card with the word 'REMINDERS' in bold orange text, decorated with fall leaves, acorns, and small pumpkins.
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.
 
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.
 

From The Health Office

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