The Valley View
Weekly Family Newsletter, August 28, 2020
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL We will be welcoming all students, in-person and virtual, for their first day of school on September 8, 2020.
VIRTUAL LEARNERS MATERIALS PICK UP
The plan for Chromebook and materials distribution for learners that selected the VIRTUAL ONLY instructional model is linked below. All hybrid learners will receive their materials in the school setting.
Chromebook and Materials Distribution Plan for Virtual Only Learners
HYBRID LEARNERS
Our Hybrid learners will phase into their virtual experiences. Your learner will begin the virtual portion of their day during the first full week of school. (September 14, 2020) Use this time to prepare your learners, their virtual learning spaces, and support their excitement for coming back to school!
BUS REMINDERS
For students traveling on the bus, please remember your mask. If your child does not have a mask, the bus driver will provide one. If your child refuses to put their mask, they will not be permitted to get on the bus. Thank you for your understanding.
PICTURES AND YEARBOOKS
For Pictures
If you are missing pictures or have a discrepancy that is unresolved, please send an inquiry email to Gregg at gpond@lifetouch.com. Please include your student's first and last name, grade level, school name, and what you ordered. Mr. Pond looks forward to working with our Explorer families to help resolve picture inquiries.
For Yearbooks
YEARBOOKS ARE IN PRODUCTION! There's no shipping date yet.
Sixth Grade Immunizations - - ONLY 70 MORE TO BE TURNED IN
We have received updated information from the Department of Health regarding immunizations of students in school regulations (N.J.A.C. 8:57-4). The NJDOH will not waive vaccine requirements nor will there be any extensions for the upcoming school year. Students are expected to comply with all vaccine requirements prior to attending virtually or in-person at a New Jersey child care/preschool and school. New Jersey still allows for medical and religious exemptions when applicable. Please reach out to your medical professional or our school nurses for more information (856-223-5120, ext. 6321). Let's avoid any uncomfortable situations on September 8th and get those forms turned in to the health office. Please click HERE to access the letter and form to be completed by your health care provider verifying immunizations.
Families can turn in their paperwork in multiple ways:
- Drop it off at the school. PVS is open from 8:00 - 3:00.
- Fax it to the Health Office (856-223-1781) or Main Office (856-2692)
- Email it to the Health Office (NursesPVS@harrisontwp.k12.nj.us) or the principal (hackett-slimmj@harrisontwp.k12.nj.us)
DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURES AT PVS
Drop-Off/Pick-Up Protocol at PVS
Pleasant Valley School has put the following guidelines in place to support all of our Explorers to provide for their safety and well-being during daily hybrid dismissal procedures:
Parent Drop-Off at the Beginning of the Hybrid School Day
The driveway in front of the building is one-way, with all vehicles exiting at the Cedar Road exit.
During the Road Back transition, parents can drop off their student(s) in front of the building.
Morning drop-off will begin at 8:05 AM and extend through 8:25 AM. Students arriving after 8:25 AM will need to be escorted by a parent/guardian to the Welcome Lobby and signed in.
Afternoon drop-off will begin at 12:05 PM and extend through 12:25 PM. Students arriving after 12:25 PM will need to be escorted by a parent/guardian to the Welcome Lobby and signed in.
Early Pick-Up during the Hybrid School Day
The driveway in front of the building is one-way, with all vehicles exiting at the Cedar Road exit.
During the Road Back transition, send a note or email to your student’s teacher and the main office (PVSmainoffice@harrisontwpk12.nj.us). State the date, time for pick up and WHO will be picking up your student. Students will only be released to the person specifically stated in the note or email.
Park only in designated parking spaces at PVS. Near the designated time, please arrive at the Welcome Lobby with government-issued, photo identification. Use the hand sanitizer available on the ledge. We will call your child to the office for dismissal.
Pick-Up at the End of the Hybrid School Day
The driveway in front of the building is one-way, with all vehicles exiting at the Cedar Road exit.
During the Road Back transition, parents will need to sign their student(s) out for dismissal at the Welcome Lobby.
Morning Dismissal time is 10:55 AM for students with last names A through L.
Afternoon Dismissal time is 3:05 PM for students with last names M through Z.
All cars are to park in designated parking spots. Parking next to the curb is not permitted.
Procedures stated above are subject to change as Pleasant Valley School adjusts to the needs of the school community.
WATER FOUNTAINS CLOSED
All water fountains at Harrison Elementary are turned off and covered. For hybrid learners, please plan on sending your child to school with a labeled water bottle.
Pleasant Valley School
Email: hackett-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