Pleasant Valley Family Newsletter
August 25, 2022
Our mission is to empower and inspire a community of lifelong learners and leaders!
Dear Pleasant Valley Families,
I want to extend a warm welcome back! This is a long welcome, so please read and bear with me! We all have been so excited to welcome your children and have them back into our classrooms. Our mission is to empower and inspire a community of lifelong learners and leaders. I’m thrilled to see how many new families we have this year! We’ve truly enjoyed seeing you all at Open House and at Kindergarten Orientation! We look forward to jumping into an amazing 2022-23 school year!
Our days have been packed with getting-to-know-you activities, modeling, teaching, practicing, , sharing great stories from the summer, and building relationships. Getting back into a routine can be difficult after a long break. However, the students have made this transition terrific! We have already had our first PV PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Support) Grade level Expectations meetings, where students are busy learning the importance of Being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to learn! Ask your child about it!
PV staff members are very happy to have all the children back in the building. We look forward to a successful school year! It is very evident to us that this is only possible with the support of our terrific Pleasant Valley families. We look forward to partnering with you as we know that you are your child’s first and most important teacher. Your children are our most valuable resource and the reason for doing what we do, and we thank you for sharing them with us.
Please keep this in mind... If you hear something from your child that just doesn’t seem right, check with your child’s teacher immediately. Should safety ever be compromised in any way, I will promptly notify all families. Creating a safe, orderly, and welcoming learning environment is critical to educating and preparing our students to achieve their highest potential. The safety of your children will always be at the forefront. We have a very dedicated staff who work hard to ensure that your child is welcomed and dismissed safely each and every day, whether via car, bus, or walking.
I want to thank you for your partnership with Pleasant Valley! We are very appreciative of all of you! If you have any questions, concerns, or just a great idea you would like to share, please email me at bokas@parmacityschools.org or call the main office at 440.885.2380 any weekday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Very Sincerely Yours,
Mrs. Stephanie Boka
Parents of Car Riders ***IMPORTANT ***
Thank you for your patience throughout the first week of school as we worked to implement our new car dismissal procedures. With the addition of over 100 Kindergarten students starting on Monday, please continue to be patient as students, staff, and parents all learn the new procedures.
Please continue to do the following:
Display your car rider number on your front dashboard or mirror.
Practice your car rider number with your student(s).
Remind your students to listen for their number and move to the front quickly when the number is called.
For student safety, please stay in the car and have students enter on the side that they are being loaded on.
Please visit this link for more information on the arrival and dismissal procedures for the 2022-2023 school year.
For more information about procedures at Pleasant Valley, please utilize the following link to access our Parent/Student handbook.
Attendance Procedures
If your child is going to be absent, please call our office at: 440-885-2380 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 the requirements of House Bill 410, the state of Ohio requires each school district to communicate with families when a child is considered chronically absent.
For additional information on HB 410, please visit this link.
Communication
Vacation Days and Attendance Policy
Thank you!
Thanks to these volunteers that took care of our PV Land Lab over the summer.
It looks AMAZING!
Kasi Didion, Tiffany Gibson, Jenny Bradesku, Dina McSweeney, Dominic Vanosky, Kellly Beemer, Jess Lindawan, Alyson Kisilewicz, Emily Palumbo, Sarah Tighe, Jill Werman, Lavinia Tighe & Emily Gladish
PTA
Our first PVPTA meeting will be Wednesday, Aug 31st at 6:30p at Pleasant Valley. Children are welcome.
Welcome back, PV Stars! It was so nice seeing all our families buzzing around at Open House and Kindergarten Orientation! We have a lot of exciting events planned for this year, and we hope we see you there! BEE involved and keep a lookout for opportunities to sign up and volunteer at our upcoming events. Please become a member at https://pleasantvalleyelementarypta.memberhub.com/store to stay updated on all our events, meetings, and planning. We hope you can make it to our first meeting on 8/31 at 6:30 pm, right here in our hive at PV! All are welcome!!
2022-23 PV PTA Council
President, Monica Abbott
1st VP, Lisa Sanka
2nd VP, Angela Schwark
3rd VP, Heather Ashforth
Secretary, Antoinette Goins
Treasurer, Erin Fisher
Council Delegates Coleen Sporar & Melissa Streichert
Our PV PTA email: pleasantvalleyelementarypta@gmail.com
Inchy Book Vending Machine
The video of our ribbon-cutting ceremony is shared below. We are grateful to all who were a part of making this happen, including the Parma Schools Foundation, the Board of Education, Mayor DeGeeter, and our PTA!
Birthday "Treats" & Invites
Store-bought individually packaged treats in the box or store-bought packaged cupcakes in a sealed container with an ingredient label are also acceptable. We have some learners with food allergies, so it is important that everything is prepackaged with an ingredient label.
If you DO NOT want your child to receive a birthday treat from a classmate, please let their teacher know.
In addition, birthday invitations may only be passed out at school if there is one for each child in the class; otherwise, they will be sent back home with the child.
Important PCSD and Pleasant Valley Links & Information
Pleasant Valley's Twitter Page
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.
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
From Susannah Hamm: September Children's Programs at Parma-Powers Branch Library
All events and services are free and in-person at Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL, 6996 Powers Blvd. Please note the Homework Center will now be called the Student Success Center. Trained tutors will continue to assist students with homework.
Grandparents Festival - Cuyahoga County Public Library (cuyahogalibrary.org)
Who: Families
Celebrate with your grandparents and grand-friends. Take home a festival in a bag, take a special family picture for Grandparents Day, see the Bubble Lady perform, investigate science and dinosaurs with Mad Science, and more! Festival bags while supplies last. Registration is required for the Wonderful World of Bubbles.
Saturday, September 10th / All Day
Student Success Center Open House - Cuyahoga County Public Library (cuyahogalibrary.org)
Who: Grades K – 8 with their families
Meet the staff and learn about the center and the help it can offer your child. The entire family is welcome!
Tuesday, September 13th / Drop in between 4:00pm and 6:00pm
Talk Like a Pirate Day - Cuyahoga County Public Library (cuyahogalibrary.org)
Who: Grades 3 - 5
AHOY! To all you Pirates or wannabes out there. Come join us on deck as we explore the legends and lore of pirates through story, crafts, and activities.
Thursday, September 15th / 4:00pm
Happy Birthday, Hermione Granger - Cuyahoga County Public Library (cuyahogalibrary.org)
Who: Grades 3 - 5
You're invited to a magical celebration for Hermione, a powerful witch, a hero and one of Harry Potter's best friends.
Monday, September 19th / 7:00pm
Ready Set Create! Building Challenges for Kids
Who: Grades 2 - 5
Hands-on building and technology challenges allow you to solve problems, be creative and work with real engineers from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Saturday, September 24th / 2:00pm
Artful Impact - Cuyahoga County Public Library (cuyahogalibrary.org)
Who: Grades K – 8
Art isn't just about making something beautiful but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence, and feeling good.
Friday, September 30th / 4:00pm
Kids Cafe – Free!
https://cuyahogalibrary.org/services/student-success/kids-cafe
Who: Kids ages 18 & younger
Monday – Friday / 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Get a free meal from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank while supplies last.
Library Card Sign-up Month
https://cuyahogalibrary.org/get-a-ccpl-card
Across the United States, people celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month in September. Children of all ages are eligible to get a library card at CCPL. Get yours today to start enjoying books, graphic novels, audiobooks, ebooks, toys, online resources, and more!
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
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