Pleasant Valley Family Newsletter

April 28, 2023

Our mission is to empower and inspire a community of lifelong learners and leaders!

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Dear Pleasant Valley Families,


This week is Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week! Please take a moment to send your child's teacher an email or Remind message to show your appreciation. A thoughtful message means a lot! Or read our PTA's suggestions below!


Please fill out our Title I Survey here if you have a child who accesses Title I services. Thank you in advance for helping us meet federal compliance guidelines by doing so.


The last day for Studnet PSE banking is May 3rd, and all students that participated in the program should have received a letter along with a special Pennie bank as a token of thanks for participating in the banking program earlier in the month on April 19th.


Please use this link HERE to sign up to volunteer for our upcoming Field Day next month on May 24th! May 25th is our Rain Day Field Day Reschedule date. Please use this link HERE to sign up for the Field Day Rain Date.


As always, thank you for your partnership with Pleasant Valley! 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, please email me at bokas@parmacityschools.org or call the main office at 440.885.2480.


Warmest Regards,

Mrs. Stephanie Boka

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Important! PV's Book of the Year

It is that time again for the BOOK OF THE YEAR! We are so excited to announce and give clues to students about our book this year. The whole school will read the same book together 8 Class Pets +1 Squirrel 1 Dog =CHAOS. We will have trivia questions, bingo boards, an estimation station, and many prizes to give away! We hope you have fun reading this book at home with your family. Feel free to email in any pictures/activities that you do together to zulan@parmacityschools.org. Please see the calendar provided for the timeframe. A packet and book will also be coming home with more information.

Student Council Collection for the Ronald McDonald House

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PTA News

We look forward to seeing everyone tonight at our spring event, PV-cation. There will be tons of fun activities for students to enjoy. Our book fair will also take place in the main lobby during the event, stop by and check it out!

Staff Appreciation Week is next week! Check out the flyer below for optional ways to participate!


If you’re interested in becoming more involved in PTA next school year, please send us an email at PleasantValleyElementaryPTA@gmail.com

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Needed Elementary Students for Sound of Music Performance

Auditions for The Sound of Music's Von Trapp Children's roles will be on May 3 from 4:00 -7:00 pm. All auditions will be held in the Valley Fordge Auditorium.

Sun Gold Tomato Sign up- Free for every students

For the second year, PCSD Nutrition Service has partnered with the PTA to provide elementary students with a free tomato plant and online curriculum during the summer. Pickups are next Saturday May 6th at PSH.


Sign up here to reserve your plant for pickup!

WAGS (Working Animals Giving Service to Kids) assembly is coming soon. We are asking families to donate new or gently used towels for the working dogs in training. See the flyer below!

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Looking Ahead at PV

4.28 PV Spring Event PV-Cation & Scholastic Book Fair's Last Day/Evening

5.1 All Library Books DUE!

5.1-5.5 Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

5.2 Election Day No School for Students- District Professional Learning

5.3 Last Day for Student PSE banking deposits

5.17 Aloha Spirit Day

5.11 PV Choir Performance @ 7:00 pm Lower Gym

5.24 Field Day (5.25 Alternate Field Day Date for Rain)

5.29 Memorial Day No School for Students and Staff

5.31 End-of-the-Year Classroom Parties PM

6.1 Students' Last Day

Learning Oppotunity for K-8 families:

The Julia Robinson Math Festival is a culminating event to our summer immersion workshop on Saturday, from 10-11:30am. Families can register here by June 9.

Registration for Camp Invention "WONDER" is now open!!

Camp Invention will return to Pleasant Valley the week of June 12th from 9-3:30. Due to the new changes in Ohio's ACE Program, some families may qualify for a reimbursed camp registration! Visit: https://www.aceohio.org/ for more information and to see if your family qualifies! We also still have an active code: WONDER15 that can be used at checkout for $15 off of registration.


To find more information about camp and to register, visit: https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention

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Attendance is Important

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Attendance Procedures

If your child is going to be absent, please call our office at our updated attendance line number, 440-843-3867, 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 House Bill 410, the state of Ohio requires each school district to communicate with families when a child is chronically absent.


For additional information on HB 410, please visit this link.

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School Fees

Please remember to turn in your child's school fees for the 2022-23 school year. 2022-23 school fees are $45.00 per child.


We accept cash (exact change preferred), checks, or money orders

payable to: Pleasant Valley Elementary School


Be sure to write your child's name and teacher on the front of the envelope.

Should you have any questions about how much you owe, you may contact Capri Blasco at blascoc@parmacityschools.org or 440-885-2379

Student Banking Program with PSE Credit Union at Pleasant Valley

Our learners can open a saving account early! Only $5.00 to start. Deposits are taken on Wednesdays ONLY! Click to read and learn about our PSE Banking Program.

Community Resources

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From Susannah Hamm: December, January & February Children's Programs at Parma-Powers Branch Library

All events are free and in-person at the Parma-Powers Branch of CCPL, 6996 Powers Blvd. Registration is required. Sign up today by clicking on the links below or calling 440-885-5362. If you have questions, please call or email Susannah Hamm's contact information below.

All CCPL programs and services are free.


Student Success Center

https://cuyahogalibrary.org/services/student-success/homework-help

Grades K – 8

Help with reading, math, science, and other schoolwork and learning. Work with tutors in small groups.

Mon – Thu / 4 – 6:30 PM


Ready Set Create! Building Challenges for Kids
http://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7535086

Grades 2 – 5

Hands-on building and technology challenges give you a chance to solve problems, be creative, and work with real engineers from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Sat, Mar 4, Apr 8, May 6 / 2 PM - 3:15 PM


Baby Club

https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7311689

Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver

Boost your baby’s brain through play! Join us for a five-week club for caregivers and children ages birth to 35 months. Connect with your kids and other families and get answers about your growing child.

Fri, Apr 28 – May 26 / 10:30 AM – 12 PM


Give a Pig a Pancake Breakfast

https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7276146

Families with children Grades K – 3

Make pancakes with delicious, healthy toppings and do activities celebrating the book, If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff. Gluten-free pancakes are available.

Sat, Apr 29 / 11 AM


Artful Impact

https://attend.cuyahogalibrary.org/event/7165400

Grades K – 8

Art isn't just about making something beautiful but can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence, and feeling good. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Fri, Feb 10 – May 12 / 4 – 5 PM


Kids Café

https://cuyahogalibrary.org/services/student-success/kids-cafe

A free afterschool meal for 18 and younger.

Mon – Fri / 3:30 – 4:30 PM


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

cuyahogalibrary.org

Parma Area Family Collaborative, State & County Links

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.

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.


Cuyahoga County Board of Health:

https://www.ccbh.net/


Ohio Department of Health:

https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/home


Ohio Department of Education:

https://education.ohio.gov/

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.

Google Translate Links

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.

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