PVMS Newsletter - 3/13/25

Upcoming Important Dates

3/14 - Teacher Work Day - No School for Students & Office Closed

3/16 - Thunderbirds Game - 3:05

3/24 - PCO Bueno Y Sano Fundraiser

3/27 - Classroom Share Night

3/28 - Parent Conferences - No School for Students

4/3 - PCO Meeting - 9:00 AM - held virtually

  • School & PVMS Office Closed:

    March 14th for Professional Development

  • With the warmer weather finally here, our after-school students will be taking advantage of some extra outdoor time!

    Please make it a habit to check the front windows in order to find out if the children are indoors or outdoors at the time of your arrival.  Our office staff may not be here to open the door for you to cut through, depending on the time.

    Important Notes:

    • elementary and children’s house have separate signs

    • green sign = outdoors, red sign = indoors

    • outdoor pick-up: back gate, near gravel lot

    • indoor pick-up: front door, top of ramp

    Thank you!

  • Helping Children Manage Cognitive Overload

    In the Edutopia article "Teaching Young Students How to Overcome Cognitive Overload," Katherine Efremkin addresses the challenge of cognitive overload in elementary students and offers strategies to help them manage it effectively.

    Understanding Cognitive Overload

    Cognitive overload occurs when a student’s working memory becomes overwhelmed by excessive information, leading to confusion and frustration. Signs of this include …(read more on our Pioneering Progress Blog!)

  • We are actively seeking new board members to help strategically support our goals in the coming years. Board meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.

    If you are interested in learning more about joining the board or one of its subcommittees (Finance, Development, or Facilities), please contact the Board President, Dan Conroy at board@mypvms.org.

  • Join us for a PVMS Community Outing at with the Springfield Thunderbirds!

    Date: Sunday, March 16

    Time: 3:05 PM

    Location: MassMutual Center, Springfield

    Please note: This event offers decreased stimulation and noise levels to allow sensory sensitive fans to enjoy the game.

  • Monday, March 24th

    15% of Sales go to PVMS PCO

  • Thursday, March 27th 5:00 PM

    Families are invited to come to school with their children to see first-hand the work they are doing in class!

    During Share Night, your child(ren) will lead their visitors around the classroom to demonstrate what they do during their school day. This is an evening filled with pride as the children introduce you to things that are special to them in the classroom!

    Each child is allotted one time slot for this evening, regardless of the number of family members who wish to attend. Keep an eye out for the Share Night Sign Up email!

  • We’re proud to announce that PVMS has been acknowledged in Montessori Life, the American Montessori Society magazine!

    Their latest issue shares a special segment commemorating their 65th anniversary with a timeline of Montessori accredited schools based on their founding dates. Did you know PVMS was one of the FIRST few schools accredited by the American Montessori Society, highlighting our deep-rooted history in Montessori education?

    Founded in 1964, our commitment to Montessori principles has stood the test of time, reflecting our strong connection with AMS and our dedicated community.

    Thank YOU for keeping our legacy strong!

Brianne D'Amours