#Engage, Energize, & Educate
February 26th - March 1st
Good Afternoon Families,
On Monday, we were delighted to welcome students and staff back from Winter Break. On Thursday, students were unexpectedly surprised with leap frogs for the Leap Day from our amazing P.T.O. It certainly was a week full of renewed ENERGY!
Feinstein Golden Ticket Winner
On Tuesday, we received notification that Salvatore Carlone’s (first grader) Feinstein Golden Ticket was picked. As a result, our school was gifted $5,000. Additionally, Salvatore was given the choice to donate $500.00 to a non-profit organization or back to our school. Salvatore generously chose to donate the money back to our school!
Read Across America March 4th-March 8th
All of Smithfield elementary schools will recognize Read Across America (formerly Dr. Seuss Day) next week.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Clapprood for planning fun and educational reading activities for PVE students during their library special class time!
On Monday, March 4th, we will have a school-wide Drop Everything and Read time from 2:40-3:00pm
Monday, March 4th will be a Spirit Day! Please have your child wear red, white and blue.
A Message From Dr. Bartz
As part of the Read Across America next week, and as announced at the School Committee meeting, we will be tracking attendance by percentage of students at each school from Monday through Friday. The school with the highest percentage of students in school next week will have a "Smoothie Day" for the entire school the following week and will receive a special district recognition.
School Attendance
School attendance is a powerful predictor of student outcomes. Rhode Island defines chronic absenteeism as the percentage of students who miss 10% or more of school days during the year (or two days per month). Research shows that chronic absenteeism is associated with a number of negative consequences for students, including lower achievement, disengagement from school, course failure, and an increased risk of dropping out. Attendance each day is even more critical to help get students on track in the wake of the pandemic. We know some absences are unavoidable, but any absence makes it more difficult for children to keep up with the daily learning needed to grow and succeed. Absences may also speak to larger issues around school climate, which is why it is important schools use their data to problem solve and provide students with necessary support and interventions.
(From ride.ri.gov)
P.A.M. Challenge: Attendance Matters at PVE Matters!
The March Calendar Raffle Has Started!
This year's March calendar raffle has gone digital! There is no required number of calendars to sell. We just ask that you share the link with friends and family.
https://pves-pto-2024-calendar-raffle.cheddarup.com
Each calendar raffle purchase of $10, prior to March 1st, will have a chance at winning each of the 31 prizes, including the March 17th grand prize of $500! Winners will be drawn daily and contacted by email to claim their prize. Proceeds from the raffle will go towards funding Teacher Appreciation Week, honoring the amazing teachers and staff at PVES!
As a bonus incentive, the PVES student who sells the most calendar raffles will win a new Chromebook! Please be sure to include the name and grade of the student that you are supporting when you purchase your raffle calendar to make sure they receive credit for the sale.
Weekly Flyers
Screenagers Film on March 14th/SHS
March Breakfast Menu for Elementary
March Lunch Menu for Elementary
Important Dates:
Monday, March 4th-Read Across America / wear Red, White,& Blue School Spirit Day
Tuesday, March 5th- PTO Meeting in the Cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are welcome to attend.
Friday, March 8th- Hearing Screening taking place at PVE
Wednesday, March 13th-Lifetouch Spring Picture Day
Friday, March 15th-Bwana Iguana Assembly
Thursday, March 21st-National Down Syndrome Day! Wear blue and yellow/School-wide assembly at 9:30
Saturday, March 23rd-Egg HUnt at Seven Cedars 11:00-12:00 OR 12:00-1:00
Friday, March 29th-Good Friday, No School
Tuesday, April 2nd-Presidential Preference PrimaryDay/No School
Wednesday, April 3rd-RICAS Testing in Grades 3rd-5th
Thursday, April 4th-ELA Ricas Testing in Grades 3rd-5th
Friday, April 5th-Fifth Graders vs. PVE Staff Basketball Game 6:00-8:00pm
Thursday, April 11th-Teaching and Learning Night 5:30-7:30 pm
Friday, April 12th- Tentative “STEM” Fifth Grade Field Trip
Monday, April 15th-Friday,April 19th- Spring Break/No School
Tuesday, April 23rd-United Skates Roller Skating/More Information forthcoming
Thursday, April 25th-Tentative Ice Skating Fifth Grade/DARE 5:00-7:00 pm
Saturday, April 27th-Dave & Buster’s 9:00-12:00 pm
Sunday, April 28th-PTO Dance Event/The theme is “Candy!” More information forthcoming
Tuesday, April 30th- D.A.R.E. 5th Grade Ice Skating from 5:00-7:00om
Wednesday, May 1st-NGSS Science Testing in Fifth Grade
Thursday, May 2nd-NGSS Science Testing in Fifth Grade
Monday, May 6th-May 10th-Teacher Appreciation Week
Thursday, May 9th-Panda Players/Spring Play
Tuesday, May 14th-Math RICAS Testing in 3rd-5th Grades
Wednesday, May 15th-Math RICAS Testing in 3rd-5th Grades
Thursday, May 16th-GMS “Orientation Night” for PVE 5th Graders 6:00-8:00 pm
Monday, May 27th-Memorial Day/No School
Wednesday, May 29th-Fifth Graders visit the Boston Museum of Science from 8:00-3:30pm
Friday, May 31st-PTO event Circus/More information to follow
Thursday, June 6th -Field Day/The tentative location is Deerfield Park. (This date is confirmed.)
Friday, June 7th-Tentative Rain Date for Field Day at Deerfield Park
Wednesday, June 12th- Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony in the PVE Gymnasium & Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony at the SHS Auditorium (Instrument returns due)
Monday, June 17th-Last Day of School
Monday, September 16th-Boosterthon Kick-Off
Wednesday, September 25th-Boosterthon Event
Have a wonderful weekend! Stay DRY!
Warmly,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera