PVMS Newsletter - 4/10/25

Upcoming Important Dates

April 11 - Food Drive Friday
April 18 - Good Friday/Teacher Workday - No Classes
April 21 - 25 - April Break - School Closed
April 28 - School Reopens
April 29 - Yearbook Ads Due
May 1 - PCO Meeting
May 2 - First Friday Coffee Social
May 2 - Earth Day Celebration
May 4 - PCO Event at Interskate 91
May 5 - 8 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 9 - Grand Friends Day - 1/2 Day
May 13 - “Montessori in Action” Community Learning Event

  • Join us in our weekly effort each Friday to collect non-perishable food items for Rachel's Table, a dedicated group fighting hunger in Western Mass for three decades.

    Send a food item with your child tomorrow to help make a meaningful difference in our community.

    Thank you!

  • Sign Up Today to Save Your Child’s Spot in Our Summer Program!

    Toddler Registration

    Children’s House Registration

  • No School:

    Friday, April 18th

    for a Teacher Workday

  • Speed Bumps, Detours, and Growth: Tools for Flexible Thinking

    Helping children grow into adaptable, problem-solving thinkers is a big part of both academic and life success. One area we focus on at school is executive functioning, particularly flexible thinking- the ability to shift gears, manage unexpected changes, and find new ways to solve problems. These skills help students navigate challenges with greater independence and resilience. Families can play an important role in supporting this growth at home through everyday conversations, routines, and play.

    ​In the Edutopia article titled "A Strategy for Flexible Thinking" by Laura Wheeler, the author addresses the importance of developing students' executive functioning skills, particularly flexible thinking, to enhance their ability to handle feedback and adapt to challenges.​

    Understanding Executive Functioning and Flexible Thinking

    Executive functioning encompasses cognitive processes such as shifting focus, understanding different perspectives, and regulating emotions to initiate and complete tasks. Flexible thinking, a key component of executive functioning, enables students to …(read more on our Pioneering Progress Blog!)

Brianne D'Amours