PVMS Newsletter - 6/6/24
Important Dates to Remember:
6/10 - Elementary Field Trip & Children’s House/Toddler “Bubble Day”
6/12 - Graduation for Grades K & 3 - 6:00 p.m. 6/13 - Last Day of School - Day ends at 3:00 - No After School
6/13 - Last Day of School Celebration Starts at 3:00
6/16 - Father’s Day
6/17 - 6/21 - School & Office Closed
Our next Parent Community Organization (PCO) meeting will be held Thursday, June 6th at 8:45 AM.
This will be a virtual meeting.
Stay up to speed with the PCO happenings by joining Telegram - our PCO Communication Portal
Bubble Day - June 10th -
Children’s House & Toddler Students June 10th
Time: Regular morning school hours. Drop off and pick up at the normal times.
Please be sure to:
APPLY: Sunscreen prior to drop off
WEAR: Have your child wear their bathing suit under their clothing to school.
BRING: A plastic or reusable bag:
Towel, labeled with child’s name
Water bottle
Change of clothes
Shoes that can get wet (no flip flops)
*Please check your child’s classroom newsletter for details specific to each program*
Elementary Look Park Field Trip
June 10th
Students in our Elementary classrooms will enjoy one last field trip for some end-of-the-school-year fun!
When: Monday, June 10
Where: Look Park, Northampton/Florence
Time: Drop off your children at the normal time. They will leave PVMS at 8:45 a.m.
Late Pick Up: Pick your children up from PVMS 4:30 p.m.
Bring: Your child's teachers will send more information on this.
Pay Elementary Field Trip Fee Here!
Please be advised:
This trip has a fee of $10 per student.
We will ask for picnic donations and volunteers.
This trip cannot happen without your support and we thank you in advance.
Contact your child's teacher if you would like to attend! All parents/caregivers are welcome, but must provide their own transportation. (There is also $5 parking fee.)
There will also be a potluck picnic during the field trip! If you are able to provide an item or two for the picnic, please check our sign up list!
Kinesthetic Learning:
Nurturing Your Child's Growth Through Movement and Sensory Exploration
The article,"The Role of Movement and Sensorial Stimuli for Therapy and Education: A Comparative Study" by Karin Gnaoré, explores the significance of movement and sensorial stimuli in both therapy and education settings, presenting findings from a study conducted by Karin Gnaoré. The study delves into the impact of incorporating movement and sensorial experiences into therapeutic interventions and educational practices, aiming to understand their effectiveness in promoting holistic development and well-being among individuals.
Click here to learn more. (https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1338110.pdf)
The concept of kinesthetic learning and sensory exploration is highly relevant to the Montessori method, as it aligns closely with Montessori principles and practices. Here's how this concept is relatable to …(read more on our new Pioneering Progress blog!)
Graduation and Culmination
Mark your calendars! If your child is currently in Kindergarten or Third Grade, they will participate in our annual Graduation & Culmination Event!
When: Wednesday, June 12 at 6 p.m.
Where: PVMS
The seating is “Tanglewood Style", so please bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on. (All graduates will receive a PVMS picnic blanket at the event.)
An email invitation was sent on May 21st to all graduate families, along with a link to R.S.V.P.
Last Day of School
Thursday, June 13
All students – including toddlers – must be picked up at their normal dismissal times, or by 3:00 p.m., whichever comes first.
*There is no after school program that day*
After dismissal, join us for the Summer Send-Off Event put on by our amazing PCO!
ALL students are welcome!
If your child is not in school this day, or is a half-day student who has already left for the day, they are still welcome to come back for this event.
The PCO has sponsored an Ice Cream Truck to visit our school!
Every student will be able to choose one free ice cream treat. (There are gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and fat-free options). Siblings (who are not students) and parents are welcome to purchase additional treats from the truck.
Then, join us on the playground for music and one last play time together before summer begins. The truck will be there from 2:30-4:00. (All students must have a parent or guardian with them to receive the ice cream and stay to play.)
Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found basket is overflowing! Be sure to check the wagon that is located at the double-door entrance to see if you’ve forgotten any of your child’s belongings.
On the last day of school, any unclaimed items will be donated!
While making plans for summer fun, keep PVMS in mind.
Limited space available, sign up today!