Pleasantville Polar Bear Post
Week of September 19th, 2022
Principal's Message
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year at Pleasantville Elementary School!
Good Evening PLV Families -
Thank you all who came to PLV last Thursday to Main Event to support our PLV PTA!!
Last week, our students wrote their Hopes & Dreams for this school year and displayed them proudly in their classrooms. This week, they are still learning and practicing routines, and they are creating their own Classroom Rules with their teachers.
Beginning this week, Ms. Griffith & Mrs. Upperman will be reviewing Colonial School District's Code of Conduct during our morning video announcements. We will share several of the violations and disciplinary actions (in student-friendly language) that mostly pertain to elementary school. Once we have reviewed these, your child will bring home a paper for you and them to sign. This will also be your opportunity to request a copy of CSD's Code of Conduct or view online at this LINK (both English & Spanish Versions available).
This month, PLV is also celebrating National Hispanic Month. Students will be reading & participating in a variety of activities throughout the month to learn more about the achievements of Hispanic Americans.
Important Updates for this Week:
- Joe Corbi's PLV Fundraiser started Monday, Sept 12th. Packets went home with each child on Friday 9/9. Order Forms are due back to PLV PTA by Monday, Oct 3rd and Delivery will be Thursday, Nov. 3rd.
- School Opens at 8:45. Please do not drop off early. There is no supervision until the doors open at 8:45.
- If students arrive after 9:00 AM, parents/guardians MUST bring the student inside the Main Office and use our PLV QR Code (need to bring your cell phone inside) to complete the Late to School google form. Parents must also use our Early Dismissal QR Code when signing students out early. Remember, there will be NO EARLY Dismissals after 3:00 PM.
- Make sure your child knows how they are getting home. Bus, Car Rider, YMCA, Linda's Angels, Full Circle, Hope Lutheran or a walker to the neighborhood. It will be helpful to write it down or send a Class Do Jo message to your child's teacher.
- PM Car Line is open at 3:00. Please do not come earlier because students have recess in our side lot.
- PLV Family Handbook 2022 - 2023 - Please Review (School Hours, Mission, Attendance, Late Arrival/Early Dismissal Procedures, Car Line, School Cafe, Communication Tools, and much more.
We are looking forward to another great year of academic achievement and growth for our students. One of our goals is to continue to improve communication between the school and our families. The Pleasantville Staff is looking forward to another great year of learning, growing, and developing. We are honored to have the opportunity to teach your children.
Kind Regards & Stay Well,
Renee M. Griffith - Principal
Michelle Upperman - Assistant Principal
Communication Updates
- Pleasantville and Colonial will communicate via email, text message and robo calls. Please make sure we have the most updated contact information.
Class DoJo App
- Teachers and Admin will use Class Do to update upcoming events, send parents direct messages, etc.
- Teachers will be updating their individual Class Stories a minimum of 2x per week to keeo parents updated.
- The best way to contact your child's teacher/Admin is to send them a Direct Message through Class DoJo. Make sure you get connected!!
Updates for the Week of September 19th
- Please ensure that your email and phone numbers are correct. These are the main channels for Colonial and PLV to contact you to share important information. To update the contact information you have on file, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/CSDinfoupdate
- If you have not been receiving calls & emails from Pleasantville or Colonial School District, please call PLV's Secretary, Ms. Cheryl Rodriguez at 302-323-2935 or email cheryl.rodriguez@colonial.k12.de.us
Important Dates
Monday, Sept 12th - Oct 3rd - Joe Corbi's Fundraiser
- Keep Fundraising!!
- Packets due Oct 3rd with Delivery Nov 3rd
Saturday, Oct 1st - PLV Fundraiser @ Milburn Orchard
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Bring the Milburn Orchard PTA Flyer with you to give 15% of your paid Online Admission back to PLV PTA!!
- Online Admission Required: Includes Corn Maze, Bale Trail, Milky Sway, Boo Barn, Barnyard Buddies Petting Zoo, Family-Oriented activities, Farm Yard Playground, and MORE!
- Does not include games, hayrides or pony rides.
Thursday, October 6th - PLV Reading & Math Curriculum & Book Fair Night for Families
- Emojji Night Theme
- 6:00 - 7:30 PM
- Please RSVP to the Event at this LINK. This will provide us with an estimate of how many families to expect.
Friday, Oct. 14th
- No School: Professional Development for Staff
Thursday, Oct. 27th - PLV's Annual Trunk or Treat
- 6:00 - 7:00 PM
- PLV Parking Lot
New PLV Polar Bear Pledge
- WE Make Positive Choices
- WE Have a Positive Attitude
- WE Use Positive Work Habits
- WE Build Positive Relationships
- WE Are Positively Kind
School Supply Lists
Parents who wish to provide supplies for their child, please review the suggested PLV Student Supply List SY22-23.
School Start & End Times
8:45 Doors Open (Arrival)
- Students will be considered late after 9:00 AM and will need to be signed in at the Main Office with Ms. Cheryl, our Secretary. Parents will use a QR Code to sign students in late. Please bring your phone with you inside.
- Students may not be dropped off early to PLV, unless they are signed up for YMCA Before Care. There is no supervision of students on the front or side sidewalks.
3:35 Student Dismissal
- We will start the dismissal process inside the building at 3:30.
- Students will need to be signed out at the Main Office with Ms. Cheryl for Early Dismissals
NO CHANGES TO DISMISSAL AFTER 3:00!!
Pleasantville Student Schedules KN - 5th SY22-23 (see below)
Car Riders
Cars may start to enter the Car Rider Lot at 3:00 (no earlier). Students have recess in that lot up til 3:00 each day.
Parents may not park in the front and come into the building at dismissal. Colonial buses unload and load students in the front of the building.
Join PLV PTA & Upcoming Events
Joe Corbis Fundraiser - Sept - Oct 3rd Order Packets Due
- Delivery Nov 3rd
Saturday, October 1st - PLV Day @ Milburn Orchard 10:00 - 4:00 PM
Monday, October 10th - PTA Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 PM PLV Library
- PLV Costume Swap
Thursday, Oct. 27th
- PLV's Annual Trunk or Treat
- 6:00 7:00 PM
PLV Spirit Wear!!
- Buy your PLV Spirt Wear - Percentage of Sales goes directly to our PLV PTA.