#Engage, Energize,& Educate
May 21, 2026
Good Afternoon Families,
It has been a hot and busy week at Pleasant View Elementary! Students are currently taking their end-of-year STAR Reading and Math assessments. We appreciate your support in ensuring your child is in school on time each day when they are well and able to attend.
As we approach the end of the school year, students often experience a little less structured time throughout the day. During this exciting season, we greatly appreciate your partnership in reinforcing our school expectations: Be Safe, Be Kind, and Work Hard.
What does this look like at school?
Be Safe – keeping hands and feet to themselves, making good choices, and following adult directions.
Be Kind – using respectful words and actions, including others, and showing empathy toward classmates and staff.
Work Hard – staying focused, completing assignments, and continuing to put forth their best effort through the final days of school.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support in helping us maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
Please remember there will be no school on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.
A Message From Mrs. Adler’s Class
Our first grade scientists and engineers recently took on an exciting challenge by designing and building their own bus stops! Students learned that engineers must carefully think about how structures solve problems and communicate important information. One important part of the project was making sure the bus stop clearly told drivers what to do. Students also incorporated biomimicry, which is the practice of studying nature’s designs, processes, and systems and applying those ideas to solve human problems. Finally, students tested their creations to ensure their bus stops were stable and strong. We are so proud of the creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills our first graders demonstrated throughout this engaging project!
Lost & Found
We encourage you to label all of your students coats, sweatshirts, water bottles, and lunchboxes. All items from our Lost & Found will be donated on Friday, May 29th.
Chromebooks
Please be advised that student Chromebooks should not have stickers placed on them, as they are school property. Any Chromebook that currently has stickers on it will be sent home so the stickers can be carefully removed.
In addition, any Chromebooks that are returned with stickers, residue, or damage may incur a repair or replacement fee.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us maintain our school devices in good condition for all students.
You Are Welcome HERE!
We always welcome parents to volunteer at recess or lunch periods. You must have completed your volunteer training and have a current BCI (background check). Please email tviera@smithfield-ps.org or pvesecretary@smithfield-ps.org to volunteer.
The lunch and recess schedule is as follows:
Grade 3 & 5 Lunch 11:10-11:40 am Grade 3 & 5 Recess 11:40-12:05 pm
Grade K & 2 Lunch 11:45-12:15 pm Grade K & 2 Recess 12:15-12:40 pm
Grade 1 & 4 Lunch 12:40-1:10 pm Grade 1 & 4 Recess 1:10-1:35 pm
Caught Being Kind!
We are so proud of our 4th Grade Kindness Captains and their continued focus on recognizing the kind behavior of our PVES students. Here are the students who were caught being kind last week:
Chase Branca, Jack Lucas, Delilah Black, Rose Skwirz, Declan Murray, Kaylee Whitten, Morgan MacNaughton, and Jaxson Orsini.
A Message From Tom Graczka
On May 23rd, Camp Shepard: Parking is available at 71 Colwell Road. The hike will follow the Red Trail clockwise to the Purple and Blue Trails as we circle the Sprague Upper Reservoir. The terrain is gently rolling and follows well traveled trails. Plan to see former YMCA Buildings, active beaver sign, several stream crossings and one large waterfall. This will be the most beginner friendly scheduled hike.
Revive the Roots
This week will be the last week for Revive the Roots. Below is a summary of what students learned in the garden.
Kindergarten & Grade 1 - Students discussed, “How does nature recycle? Look for worms, pillbugs, fungus, and more using a field guide. They also learned about worms from Blind Lemon Nightcrawler, the deep underground jazz worm (puppet).” (K-LS1-1, K-ESS3-3, 1-LS1-2)
Grades 2 & 3 - Students discussed what goes into compost. They designed a menu for a restaurant for worms. Students will interview a worm puppet. Then students put up compost ads in the cafeteria and garden.(K-2-ETS1-½, 3-LS1-1, 3-LS4-3)
Grades 4 & 5- Students read A Log’s Life and discuss decomposer food web. Then, they added mulch and leaf litter to beds to retain moisture.
Withdrawal Form
If your child is not returning to a Smithfield school in August, please complete the withdrawal form below.
School Supply Lists for 2026-2027
Kindergarten School Supply List
2026-2027 School Calendar/Updated
Updated 2026-2027 School Calendar
Flyers
Emily Halloran Otrando Book Drive Flyer-The donation box is outside the office door.
Important Dates:
Friday, May 22nd-District Field Day for 5th Grade at 9:30 am -2:00 pm
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/Wear your 6 7 t-shirts today! First grade field trip to the Southwick Zoo.
Tuesday, June 2nd-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend. 3rd grade field trip to Wolf Hill Forest Preserve from 9:45-2:00 pm (3G & 3F)..
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(grades 3M & 3B)
Thursday, June 4th-Field Day/Talent Show at SHS 6:00-8:00 p.m./Wear your School Spirit Wear!
Friday, June 5th-Rain date for Field Day
Saturday, June 6th- Chalk the Walk from 10:00-1:00pm at GMS
Wednesday, June 10th-CONFIRMED date for Kindergarten( KB & 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/SHS Senior Walk the Halls at 9:00 am
Friday, June 12th-Fifth Grade Principal Luncheon in the Courtyard/3rd grade field trip to Casey Farm from 9:00-1:30 pm (3F & 3G) It’s CRAY Hair Day!
Monday, June 15th-Fifth Grade Principal Breakfast/3rd grade field trip to Casey Farm from 9:00-1:30 pm (grades 3M & 3B)
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
Thursday, June 18th- The Last Day of SCHOOL!
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.
Thursday, September 10th-Tuesday, September 15th-Book Fair
Thursday, March 25th, 2027-Fifth grade field trip to Patriot Place
Have a wonderful long weekend!
With Appreciation,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Dohoney