The Valley View
January 17, 2020
January is Solve Problems Peacefully Month
PTA Talent Show Sign Ups
Performances will be at Pleasant Valley School on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 1PM.
Rehearsal will be at PVS on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 6PM - 9PM.
Dress Rehearsal will be at PVS on Thursday, February 20, 2020, 6PM - 9PM.
Pre-School Registration is Now Open
Flu Season
The NJ Department of Health shares the following information regarding the flu:
Flu season is upon us. We want you to know what you can do to help prevent yourself and your child from becoming ill.
Influenza (“the flu”) is an infectious disease caused by a virus. Flu can cause serious illness that may result in hospitalization or death. Children with certain conditions are at high risk for flu complications, but most who get the flu are healthy children.
Flu symptoms include fever (often high (102-104° F) lasting 3-5 days), headache, muscle aches, fatigue, and weakness. May be accompanied by a stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough, and chest congestion.
The single best way to protect against influenza is to get vaccinated each year. Yearly flu vaccination is needed because immunity against the flu wears off over time. In addition, the flu virus strains often change, so the vaccine also changes from year-to-year in order to match the flu viruses expected to be circulating in the community.
To reduce the risk of becoming sick with influenza, everyone 6 months of age and older should receive the influenza vaccine.
How else can I protect myself and my children from becoming ill?
Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after changing diapers
Hand sanitizer is not a substitute for handwashing and does not kill some viruses
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
Use good respiratory hygiene; cough and sneeze into a tissue or elbow and properly dispose of tissues. For more information about respiratory hygiene see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/covercough.htm
Avoid kissing, hugging and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick.
Stay up to date with immunizations, especially influenza
If your child has symptoms of respiratory illness, consult with your health care provider. Your child should stay home until these symptoms have resolved. Children with a fever must stay home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
If you need more information, please contact your family doctor, the school nursing team, or the NJ Department of Health.
Thank you for everything you do to help us keep your child safe and healthy!
HERE is information from the NJ Department of Health
A Peek At The Next Two Weeks
Monday, Jan. 20
- School Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, Jan. 21, Day 1
Wednesday, Jan. 22, Day 2
Thursday, Jan. 23, Day 3
- 5th grade Spelling Bee @8:30am
Friday, Jan. 24, Day 4
Monday, Jan. 27, Day 5
Tuesday, Jan. 28, Day 6
- PVS Book Fair
- Mid-Marking Period
Wednesday, Jan. 29, Day 1
- PVS Book Fair
- Harrison's Homework Hiatus
Thursday, Jan. 30, Day 2
- PVS Book Fair
- Evening Book Fair 6-8
Friday, Jan. 31, Day
- PVS Book Fair
Backpack Mail
Valentine Bingo
There are many opportunities to be involved and donate towards service projects. Please see below.
Hoagies for Hope
HERE is the order form for hoagies. Pick up is on February 2nd at Clearview Regional High School.
Pleasant Valley School
Email: hacket-slimmj@harrisontwp.k12.nj.us
Website: www.harrisontwp.k12.nj.us
Location: 401 Cedar Road, Mullica Hill, NJ, USA
Phone: (856) 223-5120
Facebook: facebook.com/HarrisonTownshipSchoolDistrict
Twitter: @HTWPSchoolsNJ