PVMS Newsletter - 2/27/25

Upcoming Important Dates

3/3 -3/7 - PVMS Spirit Week

3/6 - PCO Meeting - 9:00 AM - Held Virtually
3/7 - First Friday Coffee Social - 8:15 AM - 9:00 AM

3/14 - Teacher Work Day - No School for Students

3/27 - Classroom Share Night

3/28 - Parent Conferences - No School for Students

  • We’re collecting gently used, freshly laundered, kids’ clothing, shoes, and gear for ages birth to teen. Items will be available to the local community during the More than Mom semi-annual clothing swap being held on March 29th!

    Conveniently drop items off at PVMS at the top of the ramp starting by tomorrow.

    All items will benefit local community closets - such as

    as Lydia’s Closet, Catie’s Closet and AOK Closet.

    We’re also accepting reusable Target bags along with donations

    So get an early start to your spring cleaning and be a part of this community building event!

    Thank you!

  • Building Strong Readers:

    Montessori, Science, and the Power of Early Reading

    Helping children build confidence in reading begins long before they start reading independently. Research highlights that early exposure to books and a hands-on, structured approach to literacy play a crucial role in language and cognitive development. The Montessori method, with its emphasis on phonemic awareness and multi-sensory learning, aligns closely with the latest findings in the science of reading. Additionally, studies reinforce the long-term benefits of regularly reading to young children, underscoring the importance of early literacy experiences at home.

    To foster a love of reading, PVMS is partnering with MassMutual and the Springfield Thunderbirds for the Stick to Reading program, encouraging students to track their reading and celebrate their progress. This initiative helps build strong reading habits while rewarding students for their efforts. Be sure to complete and return your reading log by February 28th …(read more on our Pioneering Progress Blog!)

  • Interested in Virtual and/or In-Person Options?

    We are currently considering if we should reintroduce an in-person parent-teacher conference option. Before we attempt to see if this would be feasible, is this something you would be interested in?  

    Please take a moment to complete this short survey to let us know your preference for meeting format.

  • Join the PVMS PCO at our monthly meeting. Join via Google Meet.

    Hope to see you there!

  • Join us on Friday, March 7th for our Coffee social on the first Friday of this month!

    8:15 - 9:00 in the multi-purpose room. See you there!

Brianne D'Amours