Dear Pleasant Valley Families,
Beth Carter, our PCSD Family Mentor, shared the link for the March 2023 Parent Mentor Minutes.
Please note if your child is arriving to school after 9:20, you must come into the building to sign them in. We ask that you not send them to the door unattended. Also, if students plan to get breakfast in the morning, they should report straight to the cafeteria upon arrival.
We continue to have safety concerns with the traffic patterns during dismissal. Please be sure to take note of the dismissal map shown below. Cars turning in from Pleasant Valley Road should not be entering through the exiting traffic lanes.
Please keep this in mind... If you hear something from your child that doesn't seem right, immediately check with your child's teacher. Should safety ever be compromised, I will promptly notify all families. Creating a safe, orderly, and welcoming learning environment is critical to educating and preparing our learners to achieve their highest potential. The safety of your children will always be at the forefront. We have a dedicated staff who work hard to ensure your child is welcomed, served, and dismissed safely every day, whether via car, bus, or walking.
As always, I want to thank you for your partnership with Pleasant Valley! We are so appreciative of all of our Pleasant Valley families. Should you ever have any questions, concerns, or just a terrific idea you would like to share, please email me at bokas@parmacityschools.org or call the main office at 440.885.2480.
Warmest Regards,
Mrs. Stephanie Boka
PTA News
Scholastic Book Fair will return April 24th-28th! We have some surprises in store for staff and students that we’ll announce the second week of April!
Our next meeting will be on March 15th at 6:30 pm in the PV Cafeteria. We will be announcing the 2023/24 slate of officers. If you are interested in becoming a PTA board member next year, it’s not too late to fill out this interest form!
Attendance Procedures
If your child is going to be absent, please call our office at our updated attendance line number, 440-843-3867, no later than 9:30 am. If the absence requires a doctor's visit, please provide a doctor's note when they return to school. Daily student attendance is a vital component of student academic success. With House Bill 410, the state of Ohio requires each school district to communicate with families when a child is chronically absent.
For additional information on HB 410, please visit this link.
School Fees
Please remember to turn in your child's school fees for the 2022-23 school year. 2022-23 school fees are $45.00 per child.
We accept cash (exact change preferred), checks, or money orders
payable to: Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Be sure to write your child's name and teacher on the front of the envelope.
Should you have any questions about how much you owe, you may contact Capri Blasco at blascoc@parmacityschools.org or 440-885-2379
Student Banking Program with PSE Credit Union at Pleasant Valley
Our learners can open a saving account early! Only $5.00 to start. Deposits are taken on Wednesdays ONLY! Click to read and learn about our PSE Banking Program.
From Susannah Hamm: December, January & February Children's Programs at Parma-Powers Branch Library
All events are free and in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL, 6996 Powers Blvd. Registration is required. Sign up today by clicking on the links below or calling 440-885-5362. If you have questions, please call or email Susannah Hamm's contact information below.
All CCPL programs and services are free.
Ready Set Create! Building Challenges for Kids
http://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7535086
Grades 2 – 5
Hands-on building and technology challenges give you a chance to solve problems, be creative, and work with real engineers from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Sat, Mar 4, Apr 8, May 6 / 2 PM - 3:15 PM
KinderSkills: Scissors
http://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7508463
Ages 4 – 5 with a caregiver
Learn to manipulate scissors and make a fun craft. Scissors skills are expected for Kindergarten and help children get ready to write with a pencil.
Thu, Mar 9 / 2 PM
KinderSkills: Letters
http://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7508533
Ages 4 – 5 with a caregiver
Practice proper letter formation, pencil grip, and other beginning writing skills to prepare for Kindergarten.
Thu, Mar 16 / 2 PM
Girls Engineering – Water
http://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7565920
Grades 2 – 5
Design and build a creative solution for a water system problem and test it with a real hydro engineer. All kids grades 2 - 5 are welcome.
Thu, Mar 23 / 6:30 PM
WeDo Robotix - Soccer
http://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7235911
Ages 7 – 10
Construct LEGO WeDo robotics and program them to kick a ball, defend a goal, or cheer for the team.
Tue, Apr 4 / 1 PM – 3 PM
Protect Your Peep! Boat Building Challenge
https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7535030
Grades K - 3
Can you keep your boat afloat? Join us for a fun boat-building activity with peeps.
Sat, Apr 15 / 2 PM
Tree Tale Tellers with Holden Forests and Gardens
https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7276349
Families
Celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day with a Tree Tale Teller from Holden Forests & Gardens to explore the world of plants and trees in this all-ages family storytime!
Sat, Apr 22 / 2 PM
Preschool Prep
https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7535010
Ages 3 – 5
Get ready for preschool with fun activities that practice classroom skills like listening, following directions, and sharing with others.
Wed, Apr 26 / 2 PM
Baby Club
https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7311689
Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Boost your baby’s brain through play! Join us for a five-week club for caregivers and children ages birth to 35 months. Connect with your kids and other families and get answers about your growing child.
Fri, Apr 28 – May 26 / 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Give a Pig a Pancake Breakfast
https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7276146
Families with children Grades K – 3
Make pancakes with delicious, healthy toppings and do activities celebrating the book, If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff. Gluten-free pancakes are available.
Sat, Apr 29 / 11 AM
Student Success Center
https://cuyahogalibrary.org/services/student-success/homework-help
Grades K – 8
Help with reading, math, science, and other schoolwork and learning. Work with tutors in small groups.
Mon – Thu / 4 – 6:30 PM
Artful Impact
https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7165400
Grades K – 8
Art isn't just about making something beautiful but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence, and feeling good. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Fri, Feb 10 – May 12 / 4 – 5 PM
Kids Café
https://cuyahogalibrary.org/services/student-success/kids-cafe
A free afterschool meal for 18 and younger.
Mon – Fri / 3:30 – 4:30 PM
STORYTIMES below
No registration is required
Baby & Me
https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/8027474
Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books.
Mon in Mar and Apr / 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime
https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/8027517
19 – 35 months with a caregiver
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories.
Tue in Mar and Apr / 10:30 AM
Toddler & Preschool Storytime
https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/8027540
19 months – 5 years (not yet in kindergarten) w/ caregiver
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories.
Wed in Mar and Apr / 10:30 AM
Preschool Storytime
https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/8027600
Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with a caregiver
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories.
Thu in Mar and Apr / 10:30 AM
Susannah Hamm
Branch Services Librarian Supervisor-Children's
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Parma-Powers Branch
6996 Powers Blvd / Parma, OH 44129-5472
p 440.885.5362 / f 440.884.2263
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