PVMS Newsletter - 12/12/2024

Upcoming Important Dates

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

  • Food Drive Friday

    Supporting local families through our partnership with Rachel’s Table.

  • Supporting Student Learning and Emotional Well-being

    In education, mistakes can often be seen as setbacks—but they can also be powerful learning tools. How children, teachers, and families approach errors can shape a student’s growth mindset, resilience, and emotional well-being. Recent research highlights the importance of …(read more on our new Pioneering Progress blog!)

  • Wednesday, December 18 4:30 - 6:30

    Bracelets, keychains, magnets, hats, and so much more! There's something exciting for everyone here!

    Shop around and then stay a little longer and do some creating of your own.

    We’re so excited to share this special evening with you and can’t wait to see the magic our PVMS Community can create.

  • Our December PCO Event is Coming Up!

    Join us at the Agawam Cinemas for a special viewing of the Polar Express, sponsored by the PVMS PCO!

  • HUGS Deadline - December 20th

    We are blown away by the generosity and love shared as we “spread the warmth” to others in our community.

    Because of you, we have many items to donate to the Jefferson Avenue Shelter here in Springfield.

    We’re not done yet! You have until Friday, December 20th to contribute.

    Thank you!

  • Half-Day & Pajama Day!

    Friday, December 20th

    As we head toward our winter break at amazing speed, we want to remind parents that Friday, December 15th is a half-day of school, before we leave for the Winter/Holiday break. 

    Please check the list below to determine your child’s dismissal time and location that day.

    Dismissal Times:

    Toddler:
    11:30 a.m. - Toddler Area

    CH Students:
    11:40 a.m.  – 11:50  - Front Driveway

    Lower & Upper Elementary:
    11:50 a.m. – 12 noon - Front Driveway

     On our half-day, everyone is invited to wear their pajamas to school!

    The students will share some hot cocoa (well, warm cocoa) and other activities to make the day special!

    Please be sure to still bring shoes and coats for outdoor time.

  • We are so grateful to our PVMS Community for making the 2023-2024 Annual Fund launch a success. Our school's achievements are thanks to the tremendous support from staff and families.

    We've raised $1,699.01 so far!

    There's still time to donate. Help us reach our goal of $5,000 by January 8th, 2025!

    Contribute today!

Brianne D'Amours