PVMS Newsletter - 6/5/25
Upcoming Important Dates
June 6 - First Friday Coffee Social
June 9 - Elementary Look Park Field Trip & Children’s House/Toddler Bubble Day
June 10 - Graduation at 6:00
June 11 - Last Day of School - Dismissal 3:00 for everyone - PCO End of Year Celebration with Ice Cream Truck
June 16-20- School & Office Closed
June 23 - School Reopens and Summer Program Begins
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-June 10th at 6:00-
Special Announcement Below
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
We are closely monitoring the weather forecast. In case rain remains in the forecast, an indoor contingency plan is in place to still host the event on June 10th.
A final decision will be made on Friday, June 6.
If the weather is clear: The event will be held outdoors at Pioneer Valley Montessori School (PVMS).
If rain is expected: We will pivot to an indoor celebration at the First Congregational Church in East Longmeadow (located on the rotary).
If you are the parent of a graduate and have not yet RSVP’d, please do so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!
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We’re excited to share that our toddlers who are moving up to Children’s House next September will have their very own graduation celebration! Mark your calendars for the morning of June 10th—it will be a short ceremony full of smiles and proud moments.
Check out the Toddler Newsletter for more details!
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Connecting Summer Adventures to Montessori Learning:Turning everyday moments into meaningful discovery
Summer is full of rich learning opportunities- whether your family is traveling or staying close to home, daily routines and spontaneous adventures can become powerful moments for reflection, independence, and connection. Through the lens of Montessori education, summer can be a time to nurture a child’s natural curiosity and help them explore the world with intention
Summer is full of rich learning opportunities- whether your family is traveling or staying close to home, daily routines and spontaneous adventures can become powerful moments for reflection, independence, and connection. Through the lens of Montessori education, summer can be a time to nurture a child’s …(read more on our Pioneering Progress Blog!)
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Time: Regular morning school hours. Drop off and pick up at the normal times.
Please be sure to:
APPLY: Sunscreen prior to drop off
WEAR: Have your child wear their bathing suit under their clothing to school.
we often recommend children wear two piece suits for easy access to bathroom. If wearing swim trunks, boys should wear a top for extra protection from the sun
BRING: A plastic or reusable bag:
Towel, labeled with child’s name
Water bottle
Change of clothes
Shoes that can get wet (no flip flops)
If your child does not normally attend school on Monday mornings, they are still welcome to attend for Bubble Day! Please let your teacher know ahead of time to expect your child!
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Students in our Elementary classrooms will enjoy one last field trip for some end-of-the-school-year fun!
When: Monday, June 10
Where: Look Park, Northampton/Florence
Time: Drop off your children at the normal time. They will leave PVMS at 8:45 a.m.
Late Pick Up: Pick your children up from PVMS around 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per student (The total fee is $33, but our fundraising has offset the cost.) Please click here to pay or send exact cash.
*If you meet us at the park, there is a $5 entrance fee to pay upon arrival. Those with a military ID or handicap placard have free vehicle entry.*
Gear: Students should come to school wearing their bathing suits under their clothes as the changing area gets crowded. Students should bring a bag with a towel, a change of clothes, water, sunscreen (optional), and insect repellant (optional). *Please leave valuables at home.*
Support Us: We cannot do this without your support! We will need donations through Sign Up Genius for our potluck picnic lunch. We’ll also need help with transporting the food and supplies to and from the park. Once at the park, we will need volunteers to set up, serve food, and supervise students. Please contact your child(ren)’s teacher if you would like to volunteer.
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All students – including toddlers – must be picked up at their normal dismissal times, or by 3:00 p.m., whichever comes first.
There is no after school program that day
After dismissal, join us for the Summer Send-Off Event put on by our amazing PCO!
ALL students are welcome!
If your child is not in school this day, or is a half-day student who has already left for the day, they are still welcome to come back for this event.
The PCO has sponsored an Ice Cream Truck to visit our school
Every student will be able to choose one free ice cream treat. (There are gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and fat-free options). Siblings (who are not students) and parents are welcome to purchase additional treats from the truck.
Then, join us on the playground for music and one last play time together before summer begins. The truck will be there from 2:30-4:00. (All students must have a parent or guardian with them to receive the ice cream and stay to play.) -
We are incredibly grateful to every volunteer who supported PVMS this year—whether you helped with laminating projects, participated in the PCO, assisted with events, or contributed in countless other ways. Your time and energy truly make a difference, and we couldn’t do it without you!
A special shoutout to the David family for assembling and positioning our brand-new picnic tables—just in time for our 60th celebration—with help from the Hayden and Smith families, their enthusiastic helpers, and Mr. Daylin.
Every act of volunteering—big or small—helps us create an exciting environment for our children, staff, and families. Thank you for being part of what makes PVMS such a special place to learn and grow!