Dear Families,

We want to extend special thanks to the families who were able to contribute hats, mittens, scarves, and coats to the Winter Coat Drive.Please read this week’s Weekly Communications carefully as it has been a busy week!Three Day WeekThere is No School On Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving Break.SSELAC Upcoming MeetingPlease join us  on Wednesday, November 29th at 6:30PM for the next meeting.Please note the meeting will be held in the PVE Media Center.Head Start ProgramHere is the flyer.Brain ShowThe Brain Show is coming next week to PVE. The Brain Show is an exciting educational game show that is sweeping the country.  Students earned the Brain Show for exceeding the goal for our Boosterthon. This will be held during the school day. PTO Halloween Candy DonationsThank you Jill Marshall for delivering candy on Monday to both the  Smithfield Fire Department and the Police Department.  Candy was also delivered to the Veterans Hospital.  On Tuesday donations were headed to Blue Star Moms for a big candy delivery for the troops.Here's a photo.Fifth Grader Wreath FundraiserHere is the flyer.Fifth Grade Wreath FundraiserA Message from Mrs. MJJade Golato, former student and current Smithfield resident, visited with Pleasant View's Unified Leadership Committee on November 3rd.   Jade has Downs syndrome and is nonverbal. She has recently found her love for art at the Outsider Collective in Pawtucket where she created Del's inspired paintings.  Jade had a gallery showing at Del's Depot in Warren, RI this past September where she sold her artwork at a silent auction.  Students enjoyed meeting Jade and asking her mom, Lori Golato questions about her favorite painting methods and Del's flavors!Jade will be coming in throughout the year to work with our Unified Leadership Committee on creating "Choose to Include" signs for the doors that lead out to our playground areas.  "Choose to Include" is the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools motto.  We are aNational Banner School and we try to include everyone in everything we do regardless of ability.  These signs will serve as important reminders for all of our students on their way out to recess and we are so honored to have Jade help us create them.  #ChooseToIncludeHere is the photo collage.Jade is on WJAR Channel 10!Lost and FoundPlease put your child’s name on all hats, mittens, coats, sweatshirts, and lunch boxes. We have two tables outside the cafeteria full of lost and found items.  Teachers and staff are encouraging students to visit the table during lunch and as we go out for recess.

Important Dates:

Wednesday, November 22nd-The Brain Show will be at PVE!

Thursday, November 23rd & Friday, November 24th-There is NO SCHOOL for the Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, November 29th-The SSELAC Meeting in the PVE Media Center at 6:30PM

Sunday, December 2nd-Smithfield’s All Lit Up Parade/More information to followTuesday, December 5th-PTO Meeting in the cafeteria (Door 2). Children are welcome.Wednesday, December 6th-4:00PM PTO Holiday Crafts in the cafeteria.

Tuesday, December 12th-Trolls PTO Movie Night at the CW Theater in Lincoln

Wednesday December 13th-No School/Parent Conferences/Scholastic Book Fair Friday, December 15th-Fifth Grade Night from 5:00-9:00 PM in the cafeteria. More information to follow.Monday-Friday (no Wednesday) 

December 18th,19th, 21st, and 22nd-Winter Wonderland Shop takes place in school.

Wednesday, December 20th-Winter Concert at PVE (during the school day)Have a wonderful weekend.

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Dohoney and Mrs. Viera