PVMS Newsletter - 09/19/24
Upcoming Important Dates
· 9/20 - International Day of Peace
· 9/26 - Lower Elementary Field Trip to Fern Valley Farms
· 9/27 - Upper Elementary Field Trip to Camp Wilder
· 10/9 & 10/10 - Picture Days
· 10/9 - Community Meeting
· 10/14 - School Closed - Indigenous Peoples’ Day
· 10/15 - Children’s House Field Trip to Silver Bell Farm
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- Observed Friday, September 20th -
Get ready to celebrate! The 2024 Theme for the International Day of Peace is 'Cultivating a Culture of Peace'.
On this day, Montessori schools all around the world will engage in displays of peace. PVMS will be honoring the day with our annual Peace Day celebration during our school day.
The children have been working on Pinwheels for Peace, practicing songs and having purposeful discussions surrounding what “peace” looks like.
In the morning, the students will join together and share a special moment in our backyard, where they will place their pinwheels down and join in a song of peace!
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Children’s House and Elementary students will be gearing up for their fall field trips within the upcoming weeks!
Look out for more information in your weekly teacher newsletter!
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Our Community Dinner has been rescheduled!
SAVE THE DATE
When: October 9th
Time: 5:45
Where: Emma’s Place
(located next door to PVMS on Parker Street)
While the event is adult-only, we are working on potentially providing childcare if there are enough families interested.
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Since our establishment in 1964, Pioneer Valley Montessori School has undergone many visual changes - the progression from a one-classroom schoolhouse, to the sprawling 6 classroom establishment we have today being the most obvious transition.
Throughout the years, our logo has also evolved, from a simple geometric pattern to the distinguishable tree PVMS is recognizable by today!
Ahead of our 60th Anniversary, we tasked our Upper Elementary students to the challenge of designing the logo for this celebratory event! The submissions were impressive and well-thought-out. Ultimately, the logo chosen for our 60th Anniversary was one that incorporated many elements of the PVMS vision - including the iconic tree.
Thank you to our creative and imaginative students and their supportive teachers; Congratulations to Julia for your submission being selected!
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We are looking for a few new staff members to substitute and would love your help filling that role!
If you know someone interested in learning more about our career options, please share the link below!
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Beginning Monday, we will be requiring families to “sign-out” their child during pickup each day.
How to Sign-out:
Find your child’s name on the attendance list (located on the teacher’s clipboard)
Write in the time of pick-up
Initial to verify
We thank you for taking this brief, additional step to ensure a smooth pick-up process for everyone!
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Focus Topic:
Celebrating International Peace Day in Montessori Education
Interested in learning more from our Learning Specialist?
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-October 9th and 10th-
Individual Pictures
Within the upcoming weeks, you will receive a flyer regarding picture day for your child. Please:
make note of which day is your child's picture day
select a background color
send the form back in ASAP
Class Pictures
Some families may notice a note on their child’s flyer that their class picture and individual picture will be held on different days. This happens most frequently with siblings and children who do not have a 5-day schedule. If you have any questions about picture day – or specifically timing – for a child who does not attend on their scheduled day, please contact your classroom teacher.
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- October 19th -
Join us for a spooktacular time with the
PVMS community,
complete with bounce houses, music, glitter tattoos, crafts, and costumes!Learn more about this exciting event:
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PVMS Music teacher, Mr. Hywel will once again be offering private music lessons to students Kindergarten aged and older!
These lessons will be split into 2 half-hour sessions, held on Wednesday afternoons from 3:45-4:45 at PVMS.
For more details, contact the office!