Pleasantville Polar Bear Post
Week of November 28th, 2022
Principal's Message
Happy November!
Good Afternoon PLV Families -
We hope that everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving Break and were able to relax and enjoy lots of family time.
Exciting news!!! Spanish Immersion will be coming to Pleasantville for SY23-24 for Kindergarten. Colonial has had so many applicants in previous years, that they decided to have a northern site in addition to Wilbur's Spanish Immersion Program. Choice is now open, from Nov 7th to January 11th, 2023. If you have an incoming Kindergarten student and would like him/her to join the Spanish Immersion Program at PLV, please complete the CSD Language Immersion Choice Application. Student applicants will also be scheduled to take a Kindergarten Readiness Assessment once the Choice Application is submitted. The goal is to enroll a maximum of 50 students in the program. Students would have an English Language teacher for English (Mrs. Nicole Belasco) and Social Studies for half of their day and then the Spanish Language teacher (TBD) for Math and Science the other part of the student day. We are excited to have KN Spanish Immersion join our 4th and 5th Grade Chinese Immersion Program next year. If you have any questions, please review all the information on CSD's website on School Choice or email Ms. Griffith at Renee.Griffith@colonial.k12.de.us or Ahtiya Johnson, School Choice Specialist at Ahtiya.Johnson@colonial.k12.de.us.
In addition, our new music teacher that was supposed to start Nov. 21st, has recently declined the position. Therefore, we have reposted the job through Applitrack and are looking for qualified candidates. We will continue to have Ms. Simirah Renwick be our long-term substitute, who has seen working with other Colonial music teachers to provide quality music lessons.
Nemours Elementary Wellness Centers is still accepting enrollment. For more information click HERE
- To schedule an appointment, call 302-429-4083 or email SBHC@nemours.org
- Available Services for enrolled students: Physicals, Counseling (individual, family, group), Health Screenings, Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention, Immunizations, Health education/Risk Education, and Diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries.
PLV SY22-23 Yearbooks are on sale now. Yearbooks are $18 before Jan. 15th and $20 after Jan. 15th. Deadline to order is April 21st, 2023. Credit Card orders through Barksdale Website ONLY. Go to www.barksdalephoto.com then "What are you looking for?" , click "Order Your Yearbook" and enter 124702YB as the Access Code. (see flyer posted on Class DoJo by Ms. Millman)
Here are the links for Colonial School District Calendar:
Important Information to Remember:
- During inclement weather, PLV's Main Office phone system is having problems making and/or receiving phone calls to the Main Office. This issue has been brought to the District and they are working on trying to fix the issue.
- Residents who live on Pleasant Place having been calling PLV Main Office and complaining about cars speeding down the street in the morning and afternoon. Please be mindful that the speed limit on Pleasant Place is only 25 mph.
- School Opens at 8:45. Please do not drop off early. There is no supervision until the doors open at 8:45.
- 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 Nov 14th
- 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, Nov. 14th
- PLV PTA Meeting 6:00 PM in Library
- PTA Panera (3650 Kirkwood Hgwy) Fundraiser 4:00 - 8:00 PM - See Class DoJo for Flyer
Monday, Nov 21st & Tuesday, Nov 22nd - No School for Students
- No School - Parent & Teacher Conferences - In Person
Monday, Nov 22nd
- PLV PTA Fundraiser at Chuck E Cheese (3601 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE)
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Flyer - Chuck E. Cheese Fundraising
Wednesday, Nov 23rd - Sunday, Nov 27th
- No School: Thanksgiving Break
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
Monday, Nov. 14th
- PLV PTA Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 PM in Library
Monday, Nov. 14th
- PLV PTA @ Panera (3650 Kirkwood Highway)
- 4:00 - 8:00 PM
- See Flyer on Class Do Jo for details
Tuesday, Nov. 22nd
- PLV PTA Fundraiser @ Chuck E. Cheese
- 11:00 - 9:00 PM
- Event Flyer
PLV Spirit Wear!!
- Buy your PLV Spirt Wear - Percentage of Sales goes directly to our PLV PTA.