#Engage, Energize,& Educate
April 17th, 2026
Dear Families,
We made it to April break! It has been another busy week at PVES. On Friday, April 10th Senator Tikoian presented Mrs. Marques Jordan with a check for $1,000.00 for a grant she applied for towards the Communication Board for the playground.
A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Lisi, Mrs. Russell, and the entire Reading Week Committee for the fun-filled Reading Week activities that took place this week. They were enjoyed by ALL!
THERE IS NO SCHOOL MONDAY, APRIL 20th through FRIDAY, APRIL 25th. We look forward to welcoming all students and staff back to school on Monday, April 27th.
Attention Fifth Grade Families
The fifth grade class picture will be taken on Monday, April 27th. Please be sure your child wears their green panda t-shirt.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Sarah Gendron, Lila Schmidt, and Matthew Comfort for participating in the half-court shot at the Fifth Grade Basketball Game!
As a special reward, they will be arriving at school in style on Monday, April 27—riding on a fire truck. 🚒
We’re proud of their participation and can’t wait to celebrate this exciting moment with them!
These Students Were Caught Being Kind!
Amaya Cordeiro, Delilah Cabral, Sara Mateo, Annalise Roderick,
Reese Colbert, Julia Feeley, Emmersyn Howard, Stefan Collins,
Cameron Roy, Jaxson Costa, and Violet Leveille Brooks.
A Message From Our Panda Players
Here is the Wizard of Oz Youth Edition Tickets Information:
TICKET LINK: https://2026-panda-players.cheddarup.com
A Message from Mrs. Clapprood
Hello from the Library/STEM lab! It’s hard to believe how quickly the year is flying by and yet there is still so much to do!
Grades K–2 students recently created their own coded stories using Scratch Jr., where they learned about sequencing, loops, and debugging. First and second graders will continue building their coding skills with Code.org. Kindergarteners will explore a Fiction vs. Nonfiction webquest focused on animals after enjoying Eric Carle read-a louds together. Soon, all K–2 students will begin engineering projects where they design and build solutions to real-world problems connected to stories we read.
Grade 3 students wrapped up an exciting engineering unit connected to the Winter Olympics. After learning about the history and science behind winter sports, they designed and built downhill skiers that could stay upright on a slope. Students tested and improved their designs, practicing the engineering process. Next, they’ll move on to coding with Code.org to strengthen their computer science skills, problem solving skills and perseverance in completing challenging coding tasks.
Grades 4–5 recently completed Digital Citizenship infomercials on topics like cyberbullying, healthy tech habits, and online safety. Students worked with partners to create infomercials in iMovie, with narration and music, learning valuable editing and collaboration skills. Now, both grades are beginning engineering projects. Fourth graders are designing windmills that can lift a weighted cup using wind power, while fifth graders are researching future careers and creating interactive posters using Scratch Coding and Makey Makeys, a handheld electrical circuit that directly translates code from their computer to their posters when buttons are pressed.
We are still collecting recycled materials such as paper towels and toilet paper rolls, small snack boxes (no Amazon boxes), clean/dry plastic containers of any sort, and shoeboxes. Thank you for your support!
Unified Talent Show
Ability Bridge and SHS Best Buddies is hosting a Unified Talent Show, and we are very excited to bring this event to our students! This is a great opportunity for students to showcase their talents in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Registration will open on April 13th and close on April 27th, so the window to sign up is limited.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Once registration closes, I will stop by to collect the completed applications.
Thank you so much for your help and support!
Partner form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11GgUupPagVlizM_4JdTC-rN9MpOIiwhF-3_-AdGCMIc/edit?tab=t.0
Student form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PdtjmNOL6aPMH5uqWVIT9KKByBCz5rx1qcT43RyH9PQ/edit?tab=t.0
Best,
Gwendolyn Clavet
Field Day
We are excited to begin planning for Field Day and welcome parent/guardian volunteers who would like to be part of this fun and active day!
If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using the link provided. The sign-up form will remain open until May 1st.
Please note that all volunteers must have a current BCI (background check) and completed Volunteer (VIP) training on file with the school prior to June 4th in order to participate.
Once we have verified that all volunteers have a valid BCI and have completed the required training, we will send a follow-up email with a link to sign up for specific Field Day stations. Please be aware that this station sign-up link will only be sent to those whose BCI is current.
Thank you for your support in helping make Field Day a safe and enjoyable experience for all students!
Sincerely,
Alicia MJ
Field Day Volunteer Interest Form
Flyers
Please order your yearbooks before 4/24/26! No late orders will be accepted.
4th Annual Color Run Flyer Registration required: https://forms.gle/toRQPMf1fPhQ9Fuf9
Smithfield Woods Dinner Flyer to Support Local Families in our community
FIFTH GRADERS ONLY/DARE Ice Skating Flyer
Here is the link to purchase tickets: Fifth Grade Pasta Dinner Cheddar Up
Important Dates:
Friday, April 10th-Hawaiian Day: Dress up can include flower leis, grass skirt flowered or brightly colored shirts!
Sunday, April 19th-Garden Day with Revive the Roots with Hannah from 12:30-2:30 pm. All families are invited. More information forthcoming.
Monday, April 20th-Friday, April 24th-Spring Recess/No School
Tuesday, April 21st-Red Sox vs. Yankees game. More information to follow
Tuesday, April 28th-SSELAC in the SHS media center at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 30th-5th Grade Pasta Dinner at SHS
Friday, May 1st-Twin Day /Multiplicity Day: Students & Staff can dress up as identically as possible with 1 or more friends.
Friday, May 1st-Fifth Ice Skating from 5:00-7:00 p.m./Wear your School Spirit Wear!
Saturday, May 2nd- Annual SSELAC Color Run at 9:00 am/Deerfield Park
Tuesday, May 5th & Wednesday, May 6th-Grades 3, 4, and 5 RICAS Testing/Math-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria on May 5th. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Monday, May 11th-Advanced Band field trip to GMS/2:00pm
Tuesday, May 12th-NGSA Science Testing/Grade 5 only
Wednesday, May 13th-NGSS Science Testing/Grade 5 only
Thursday, May 14th & Friday, May 15th-Panda Players Performance at SHS from 6:30-8:00 p.m./5th grade field trip 9:15-1:30 pm
Friday, May 15th-In School Panda Players Performance at SHS from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19th-SSELAC meeting in the SHS media center at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 22nd-District Field Day for 5th Grade at 9:30 am
Monday, May 25th-Memorial Day/No School
Thursday, May 28th-/Unified Field Day at LaPerche from 9:00-11:45 am
Friday, May 29th-District 5th Grade Dance 6-8pm @ Gallagher Middle School
Tuesday, June 2nd-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Wednesday, June 3rd- 5th grade field trip to the Boston Museum of Science/3rd grade field trip to Wolf HIll Forest Preserve from 9:45-2:00pm
Thursday, June 4th-Field Day/Talent Show at SHS 6:00-8:00 p.m.(new date)/Wear your School Spirit Wear!
Friday, June 5th-Rain date for Field Day
Wednesday, June 10th-CONFIRMED date for Kindergarten( KR & KH is at 9:15am and KS & KL is at 10:15 am) Fifth Grade (1:00 pm at the SHS auditorium) MOVING UP CEREMONIES
Thursday, June 11th- Kindergarten field trip to Roger Williams Zoo from 9:30-1:30 pm
Friday, June 12th-Fifth Grade Principal Luncheon in the Courtyard/3rd grade field trip to Casey Farm from 9:00-1:30 pm
Monday, June 15th-Fifth Grade Principal Breakfast/3rd grade field trip to Casey Farm from 9:00-1:30 pm
Tuesday, June 16th- 2nd grade field trip to the Museum of Natural History and the Planetarium from 9:30-12:25 pm/1st grade field trip to the Southwick Zoo from 9:15-1:30 pm
Tuesday, August 25th-1st day of school for 1st-5th graders
Tuesday, August 25th-Thursday, August 27th-Kindergarten Screening
Friday, August 28th-First day of school for Kindergarteners/meet on the playground at 9:00 a.m.
Have a wonderful weekend!
With Gratitude,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Dohoney