Pleasant Valley Staff Newsletter
Week of October 21, 2019
Our mission is to empower and inspire a community of lifelong learners and leaders.
Our District Goals
1. We will practice fiscal responsibility.
2. We will improve student achievement.
3. We will increase our transparency throughout our communities.
Our School Improvement Goals
Goal 1
District Elementary Goal (ELA): By the end of the 2019/2020 school year, 85% or more of our second, third and fourth-grade students will be considered on track and low risk of not passing ELA AIR as measured by MAP benchmark reading scores.
Goal 2
District Elementary Goal (Math): By the end of the 2019/2020 school year, 85% or more of our second, third and students will be considered on track and low risk of not passing Math AIR as measured by MAP benchmark math scores.
Goal 3
District Elementary Goal (Instruction): By the end of the 2019/2020 school year, 100% of third-grade students will meet requirements of Third Grade Reading Guarantee as measured by MAP and/or AIR assessments.
Goal 4
During the 2019-2020 school year, the percentage of students with chronic absenteeism will decrease by 2% compared to the 2018-19 school year.
Goal 5
During the 2019-2020 school year, the number of referrals coded as Aggressive Behavior, as defined by the Parent/Student Handbook 2019-2020, will decrease by 10% as compared to the 2018-2019 school year.
This Week's Starbucks Winners!
Upcoming 2020 Census
The 2020 census could make or break your public schools. Here’s why.
https://educationvotes.nea.org/2019/05/13/the-2020-census-could-make-or-break-your-public-schools-heres-why/.Please read and share with your families about how important it is that every person is counted so that ALL of the children in our community can have the resources that they need.
Teacher HMH Reading Resources Need Inventory
Operation Toy Soldier
The district has committed to partnering with Operation Toy Soldier by placing barrels for toy donations in all of our buildings. Every week beginning through December 20, Yurch and Jardine Funeral Homes will be picking up the toys from these barrels. The toys collected will go directly to the USO of Cleveland to benefit the children of military families. We encourage you to participate and share with your families!
Playground Project
We were awarded a small grant to purchase stencils and paint to add some activities to our playground. We are looking for volunteers to help us prep and paint the area. We are in need of volunteers on Friday, October 25th at 2:45 pm- 5:00 pm. Volunteers are welcome the whole time or just part of the time. Can you please add something to your newsletter or classroom communication tool for parents? Anyone interested can call the office at 440-885-2380 and ask for Kira.
Kindness Week
Mark your calendars - Kindness Week this year will be November 18th– November 22nd. We will be having a Kindness Assemblies on November 22nd– More Information to come!
Attendance Incentives- Everyday Counts!
As part of the PBIS plan, we will begin an attendance incentive program. Here is a copy of the current plan. If you have any suggestions – please let Kira know.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XLQVhMKUodB5-CkyOej7ZckiKkjjSPyx/view?usp=sharing
Our Sparkle Committee decked out our Faculty Lounge! Thank you!!
Our Week...
10.21 Kindergarten begins SEL Curriculum
10.21 Fire Drill @ 2:15pm
10.21 STEM Curriculum Planning @ 4:00 Faculty Lounge
10.21-10.25 PTA Scholastic Book Fair
10.21-10.25 Student Intervention Discussions
10.22 & 10.24 Grade 3 ELA AIR Part I & II
10.23-10.31 Student Council Boo Sucker Sale
10.24 College Spirit Day
10.24 Picture Retake Day
10.24 FAST 5:30-7:30 PM Cafe
10.25 PST Related Services
10.25 PTAs Fall Ball @ 6:00-8:00 pm Upper and Lower Gym
Looking Ahead...
10.29 & 10.30 PTA Popcorn Sale Delivery
10.28-30 PE's Pumpkin Fun Run
10.31 Halloween T-shirts (DON'T FORGET COSTUMES!)
10.31 Fall Festival Parade & Classroom Parties 1:45-3:00 pm
11.1-30 November Habit #2 Begin with End in Mind- Have Plan!
11.1 End of KRA testing
11.1 October Habit #1 Student Leader of the Month Nominations Due
11.1-11.7 PEA Thanksgiving Food Drive
11.5 Election Day, No School for Students District Professional Learning Day
11.7 FAST 5:30-7:30 PM Cafe
11.8 Veterans Day
11.8 Student Leadership Celebration @ 2:15 pm Cafe
11.8 Valley Forge PTSA Mother/Son Bowling 6:00-8:00 pm
11.11 STEM Meeting @ 8:00 amFaculty Room
11.11 BFT @ 8:45 Boka's Office
11.11 PVs Veterans Day Program Times TBD
11.12 Staff Meeting @ 8:15 PV Lower Gym
11.12 November Fire Drill @ 10:30 am
11.14 BFT @ 7:45 am Feeney's Room
11.14 FAST @ 5:30-7:30 PM Cafe
11.15 PTA Spirit Day- Hat Day
Important Links
Elementary Curriculum Folder
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ACq1KerGN8VWUk9PVA
ELA K-5 Curriculum Maps
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u36HP8Gl_yYmUQysdu8iT_ib0mzYMfvU
Anticipatory Sets Ideas/Resources
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vmTu7I3B1TLWvBOCPLCvLFSKDU5ShNyM
Data Day
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XO7mZo9ZOZkHci3l8SkqOuygFH_NKrEK
TBT Folder
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/122w2faMIEQJJfBVfFnxL2SnoWKjckCVl
OTES DWSGM Vocabulary Resource
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1969aCuEFTU8q53O6_RUFJLrOP9xct8HP
Student Leadership Selection Spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CqkaQT20mqkpc-6cdKhuQKgBBJJ5As7yFe7fH8lWGa0/edit?usp=sharing
Committees and CICO
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_GRbqaYoWy-If0vsFHm3LOV-0m4xMTVWtxIiJbj_BJk/edit#gid=0
7 Habits Resource
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B-2I1VrA_LvhNXoyQkZvUWJvWlE?usp=sharing
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