PVMS Newsletter - 11/27/2024

Upcoming Important Dates

11/27 - 11/29 - School Closed

12/2 - Elementary Pizza Orders Due

12/5 - December PCO Meeting 7:30 PM - Held Virtually

12/18 - Elementary STEAM Night: Elementary Craft Fair

12/19 - Elementary Field Trip

12/19 - PVMS Movie Night - PCO Event at Agawam Cinemas

12/20 - Pajama Day and 1/2 Day for all students

12/23 - 1/3 - Winter Break

1/6 - School Resumes Session

  • Native American Heritage Day

    -November 29-

    During November, in honor of Native American Heritage Month, we have been proud to celebrate the rich history and cultural contributions of Native American communities.

    One of our very own students, along with her family, had the special opportunity to attend a flag-raising ceremony in recognition of Native American Heritage Day, where their family played a special role by sharing their voices and speaking to the significance of this important observance.

    The ceremony serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing legacy and strength of Indigenous People. We’re grateful to the city of Springfield for uplifting Native American cultures, past and present.

  • Reminder:
    Elementary Pizza Fridays
    Session 2 Deadline 12/2

  • Thank you tremendously for the contributions that have been dropped of thus far for our weekly Food Drive.

    In Montessori, we cherish compassion, generosity, and kindness, and we are grateful for a community that shares those same values.

  • Gratitude is more than just saying "thank you." It plays a big role in emotional health, building strong relationships, and fostering positive behavior in children. Research shows that gratitude is something children can develop with the right guidance, starting from the behaviors parents model at home. Studies, including those from the Greater Good Science Center and recent research on daily parenting practices, reveal that parents can actively shape their children's sense of gratitude by using simple, everyday strategies. Below, we've highlighted practical, research-backed tips to …(read more on our new Pioneering Progress blog!)

  • December 18th

    Mark your calendars! Our elementary classes have outdone themselves, preparing an exciting Craft Fair for this year's STEAM event.

    Witness their amazing skills in crafting, sewing, and more! With a wide variety of items for sale - keychains, jewelry, hats, and more - this event promises to be thrilling for our entire school community.

  • December virtual meeting:
    Thursday, December 5 at 7:30

Brianne D'Amours