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Family Weekly Newsletter 9/19

Posted Date: 09/19/25 (04:37 PM)
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School logo featuring a blue paw print and the word 'Panthers'.

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Pleasant Valley Weekly banner with autumn leaves and the date September 19, 2025.
Students and a teacher in a classroom setting, some seated on the floor, others at desks.

Dear PV Families,
We had a great week at PV and are excited to share updates, reminders, and upcoming events. Thank you for your continued support in making our school a place where every student experiences excellence and belonging.
📚 After-School Program -Sign up here
  • Begins the third week of October.
  • Open to grades 1–5.
  • Runs in three identical sessions – please sign up for only one.
  • If your child is not selected in the first lottery, they may apply again for the next session.
  • A new Google Form will be sent out for each session.
  • Enrollment determined by lottery due to high demand.
  • Current form closes Friday, September 26.
➗ MOEMS for Grade 4&5 -Sign up here
  • Thursday Mornings before school from 8:00-8:50
  • Kindly access link above for more details and to sign up.
🏃 Walkathon Fundraiser -Register here
  • Goal: $25,000 (about $40 per student).
  • If we reach our goal, PTO will rent the SW Arena on Jan. 2 for a free family skate night!
  • Prizes include: front-row seats at 5th grade graduation, “Name the School” for a day, locker decorating, indoor recess items, and more.
Highlights so far:
  • Top Fundraisers:
  • Week of 9/8: Jack Hollman (Ms. Devlin’s 1st grade)
  • Week of 9/15: Harper Caruso (Mrs. Augustyn’s 4th grade)
  • Prize: choose a morning announcement song, name the school for a day, indoor recess reward for the class.
  • First Class with 100% Registration:
  • Mrs. Clauson’s 1st grade → earned a popcorn party in the courtyard with our mascot, Popcorn.
  • Any class reaching 100% registration earns this prize!
🎉 Bingo Night -Volunteer Sign Up here
  • Takes place right after the Walkathon.
  • Families and staff are encouraged to volunteer.
  • Fun & visible roles for staff include Bingo Caller and Raffle Ticket Seller.
📅 Upcoming Events -Buy Here
  • Spirit gear sale is open NOW till Sept 25
  • Girls on the Run-Grade 5 only. Registration closes Oct 10th. Cost $175
  • Walkathon Event – October 10 (during recess, 11:00–2:30 on our fields). Volunteers welcome!
  • Bingo Night – right after the Walkathon.
  • Book Fair – October 14–17 (Family Night: October 17 6-8pm).
  • Picture Day – October 27 & 28.
  • Instrumental Music Open House Oct 29th, grade 4 and 5 families only.
Thank you again for your partnership. Together, we celebrate and strive for academic excellence and sense of belonging.
Graciously,
Esther & Jenna
Every Student, Every Day: Excellence & Belonging
 
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Image with the text 'Pictures of the Week' in a brown script font, with autumn leaves at the top.

Kindergarten Picking Out their 1st Library Books

Children gather in a library, reading books and enjoying the space.
 

Community Building

A group of diverse children smile at the camera in a classroom setting.
Mrs. Cezus's class participated in a fun community building activity. Students collaborated to discover things they shared in common. Each commonality earned them a Lego brick! The tallest tower was 14 blocks. Way to go, second graders!
 

Classroom Pictures

Students and a teacher in a bright, well-lit classroom setting.
Students and a teacher in a classroom setting, engaged in learning activities.
A teacher and student look out a window at something interesting.
Students work at desks and gather in groups in various classroom settings.
Students and teachers in a bright, well-lit classroom setting.
Children and teachers engage in various activities in a bright classroom setting.
Students and teachers collaborate in a bright, colorful classroom setting.
 
Autumn-themed graphic with falling leaves and the word 'Events'.
  • Tuesday, 9/23: No school, Rosh Hashanah
  • Wednesday, 9/24: Early Release Wednesday, Mad Science After School Program
  • Sunday, 9/28, 2:00 pm: Family Hike
 
An invitation for an Instrumental Music Open House on October 29th at 6:30 PM.
 
Poster advertising a Pleasant Valley Family Hike at Nevers Park, with a scenic landscape illustration.
 

Girls on the Run for 5th Grade Girls

Girls on the Run promotional image with photos of smiling girls and program details.
 
A banner with the text 'PTO Happenings' and autumn leaves.
A cartoon panther wearing a blue headband and running shoes is jogging.

Walkathon

30% to our Walkathon Goal! Volunteers Need to Help at all Walkathon Waves (especially Grades 1 and 2)!

We are making solid progress towards our $25,000 school-wide fundraising goal. With 22 days left until the PV Walkathon, we have raised over $8000 and have 23% of students registered. With your continued support we can achieve our goal!

Congrats to Mrs. Clauson's class for earning a Popcorn Party for being the first class with 100% of students registered for the Walkathon. Additional classes to reach 100% can earn extra recess or a spirit day of their choice, so keep registering!

PV Spirit Gear

One week left for our PV Spirit Gear Sale, Order by September 25th :
CLICK HERE to order your favorite color PV spirit gear! This year, PV PTO came up with T-shirts, hoodies, flannel pants and PV blanket. Visit the website for more details.
The Pleasant Valley Panthers school logo features a blue panther head within a circular design.
A cartoon caterpillar reads a book while resting on a stack of colorful books.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Volunteers Needed!

SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 14-17th, FAMILY NIGHT 10/17 6-8 PM and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together and create your eWallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pleasantvalleyelemschool10

We need volunteers for the Book Fair, especially during set-up on October 10. Please view the volunteer sign-up sheet and consider helping out!

Mark your calendars for the next PTO meeting: October 2, 7pm.

 
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PV Procedures
Attendance Monitor Instructions
FAQ
Cell Phone/Watch Guidelines
PV School Website
SWPS Schedule
PTO Website
PTO Shout Outs
 
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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 LAYER 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.