Pleasant Valley Family Newsletter
March 18, 2022
Our mission is to empower and inspire a community of lifelong learners and leaders!
Dear Pleasant Valley Families,
The 2022 PCPTA Geranium and Plant Sale started on March 14th and will run through April 14. Use the link below to order! Order pick-up will be Saturday, May 7th at Parma Senior High School.
https://pcpta-70th-scholarship-plant-sale.cheddarup.comWe wish you all a safe and relaxing Spring Break. We look forward to seeing our learners again on March 28th! Third-quarter grades will be available for you to view in Home Access Center on April 4th.
As always, I want to thank you for your partnership with Pleasant Valley to make it the wonderful school that it is. 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, especially about improving parent involvement, please email me at bokas@parmacityschools.org or call the main office at 440.885.2480 weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Warmest Regards,
Mrs. Stephanie Boka
Please see the section near the bottom of the newsletter for translation information.
Russian: Пожалуйста, смотрите раздел в нижней части информационного бюллетеня для информации о переводе..
Spanish: Consulte la sección cerca del final del boletín para obtener información sobre la traducción y Google Link.
Ukranian: Будь ласка, перегляньте розділ у нижній частині інформаційного бюлетеня для перекладу інформації.
Pashto: مهرباني وکړئ د ژباړې معلوماتو او ګوګل لینک لپاره د خبر پا ofې ته نږدې برخې وګورئ
IMPORTANT DATES in April
Grade 3
April 7 & 8 -ELA
April 20 & 21 -Math
Grade 4
April 5 & 6 -ELA
April 27 & 28 - MATH
Friendly Reminder
Today is the Last Day for Yearbook Orders
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Yearbook ID Code: 11245822
Upcoming Events
Interested in our STEM program for your child next year? If so, read below
The STEM Program approaches learning differently than our traditional classroom setting. It is a Project-Based Learning Environment (meaning they work in teams to solve problems). They share thoughts and ideas with each other, they work as a team to reach a common goal, and they persevere together to solve problems and really take ownership of their own learning. It’s a different model than a traditional classroom, but they do use the same elementary curriculum. If your child is approved for the STEM program, it is offered at our Pleasant Valley Elementary School location.
If you are interested in the STEM program for your child(ren) for next year and are not currently in the STEM program, you can apply using this link: https://www.parmacityschools.org/Page/8875
If you're not sure if your child is appropriate for STEM, call us! (440) 842-7993 Allison Kokley, Dean of STEM Students would be happy to help you and answer any questions you have.
Transportation will not be provided for families wishing to enroll their students in STEM Project-Based Learning unless the child already lives within the transportation eligibility zones of that building. Of course, parents may provide transportation to that building if their student is eligible for the program.
From Parma Council of PTAs
March Raffle Baskets: Sales Online 3/14-3/25 & at Founders Night (winners drawn at Founders) https://march-founders-raffle-baskets.cheddarup.com
Kalahari Fundraiser March 24th
Geranium Sale 3/14-4/14 Pick up Day 5/7 We are still looking for volunteers to help us with the delivery day, if you can help or share the link we appreciate it!
Parma Council PTA: Geranium & More Pick Up (signupgenius.com)
UPDATED Parma Powers Library Programs
Homework Center is Now Open!
Kindergarten - Grade 8
Monday – Thursday / 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Reading, math, science, and social studies help with trained tutors in small groups. Masking and social distancing is observed throughout the session.
Homework Centers - Cuyahoga County Public Library (cuyahogalibrary.org)
Parma-Powers Winter Reading Game
Preschool - Grade 5
Read books to earn Dr. Seuss medals! Get your mini-game board now and read through March 31st.
Brick Build Spring Break Block Party (In Person)
Grades K – 3
Tuesday, March 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
Do you love LEGOTM? Come build with friends! We supply the bricks you supply the imagination. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of Parma Libraries.
Brick Build Spring Break Block Party - Cuyahoga County Public Library (cuyahogalibrary.org)
Ready Set Create! Building Challenges for Kids: Engineering for Disasters (In Person)
Grades 2 – 5
Saturday, March 26th from 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Hands-on building and technology challenges give you the chance to solve problems, be creative and work with real engineers from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Take-and-Makes: Out of this World
Grades K – 4
In March, while supplies last.
Take home a kit full of crafts and activities about space and astronomy. One per child.
Take-and-Makes: Out of this World - Cuyahoga County Public Library (cuyahogalibrary.org)
For more information contact 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
*Important*
Upcoming Events & Info for the 2023-23 School Year
Kindergarten Registration April 2nd @ Board of Education Administration Office
Camp Invention is BACK!!
Thanks to amazing reviews from parents, teachers and — most importantly — campers, we’re bringing Camp Invention back to Pleasant Valley Elementary from June 13th-17th! Spark your kid’s creativity and build their confidence with our all-new program, Explore! Campers incoming to grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM adventures designed to inspire curiosity, stretch imaginations and give your explorer an epic summer experience. They’ll dive into ocean research with their own robotic fish, develop inventions for space exploration, build a spinning robotic artist and design a mega marble arcade!
Visit: https://invent-web.ungerboeck.com/programsearch/moreinfo.aspx?event=37572 to sign up!
Use promo code SUM25 by 3/31 to save $25. Please contact Ms. Kokely at kokelya@parmacityschools.org with any questions!
Pleasant Valley's Twitter Page
PCSD 2021-22 School Calendar
PCSD 2022-23 School Calendar
Directions to our Home Access Center (HAC)
Google Translate Links
Russian Гугл переводчик
Spanish Traductor de google
Ukranian Перекладач Google
Pashto ګوګل ژباړونک
Translation Service Request
Russian: Если вам нужен переводчик для встречи, обратитесь к секретарю здания.
Spanish: Si necesita un intérprete para una reunión, comuníquese con la secretaria del edificio
Ukrainian: Якщо вам потрібен перекладач для зустрічі, зв’яжіться з секретарем будівлі.
Pashto: که تاسو د غونډې لپاره ترجمان ته اړتیا لرئ ، مهرباني وکړئ د ودانۍ سکرتر سره اړیکه ونیسئ.
Community Resources
The Parma Area Family Collaborative located at 5210 Loya Parkway Parma, Ohio- Will also have community supports during this- more information can be located on their Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/Family-Collaborative-408375042558677/
Additional Community Resources can be located by calling United Way's 2-1-1. 2-1-1 is the gateway that connects people with community resources. By simply dialing three digits, you can make one call to find or give help. No more wasted time trying to find the right resource. It’s efficient, fast, and easy to use. And the call is free and confidential.
State & County Links
United Way 211:
https://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/
2-1-1 is the gateway that connects people with community resources. By simply dialing three digits, you can make one call to find or give help. No more wasted time trying to find the right resource. It’s efficient, fast, and easy to use. And the call is free and confidential.
Ohio Department of Health:
https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/home
Ohio Department of Education:
Stay Connected
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Email: bokas@parmacityschools.org
Website: https://www.parmacityschools.org/pleasantvalley
Location: 9906 West Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, OH, USA
Phone: 440-885-2380
Twitter: @PCSDpleasantval