#Engage, Energize,& Educate
September 3rd
Dear Families,
We are thrilled to celebrate having all of our pandas back at PVES for our almost FIRST Full Week! 🐼 This week, classes have practiced first fire drill procedures and routines. We are very pleased with how well everyone followed the established safety protocols. Throughout the year, we practice a variety of safety drills, including evacuations, lockdowns, and fire drills (both obstructed and non-obstructed). These important practices help ensure that all students and staff know what to do and how to respond safely, no matter where they are in the building.
If you have not yet returned your Student Handbook Acknowledgement and Photo Permission Form, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you for your attention to this important reminder and for your continued partnership!
Please refrain from sending last minute dismissal changes to your child’s classroom teacher as they are teaching and may not receive the message before dismissal. You should email the office at pvesecretary@smithfield-ps.org before 2:40 pm or call 949-2058. Thank you for your cooperation.
There is No School on Monday, September 7th/Labor Day.
There is also No School on Wednesday, September 9th/Statewide Primary Day/Teacher Professional Development Day.
🌱 Garden Helpers Needed! 🌱
As many of you know, we no longer have Revive the Roots helping us maintain our school garden. Mrs. Viera is looking for 10 students in grades 3–5 to help weed and clean up the garden on Tuesday, September 8th, from 3:20–4:30 p.m.
Interested in helping? Please sign up by emailing Mrs. Viera at tviera@smithfield-ps.org.
Parents are welcome to join us! Students must sign up with Mrs. Viera in advance.
Thank you for helping us keep our garden beautiful! 🌻
Open House
Our PVES Open House is scheduled for Thursday, September 10th, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Please see the attached flyer for the schedule, which has been designed to allow the families of our 515 students to visit during an assigned time to help ensure adequate parking and a smooth evening for everyone. The Book Fair will also be taking place in the library, so be sure to stop by and check out the wonderful selection of books! We look forward to seeing all of our pandas and families!
5th Grade Committee Bake Sale in the Cafeteria
The Walking School Bus
On Wednesday, September 16th, our Walking School Bus is back! We are excited to welcome our pandas back for another year of walking to school together. The Walking School Bus will be led by Miss Macera and Miss Button, with special thanks to our local Fire Department for joining us and supporting this wonderful initiative. Please see the attached flyer for the walking routes, stops, and times. The Walking School Bus is weather permitting, so please check for any updates if inclement weather is expected. We look forward to seeing our pandas walking together!
Sense of Belonging
At PVE, our teachers have been intentionally building a strong sense of belonging, and you can see that throughout our school in the welcoming bulletin boards that adorn our hallways. In every classroom, teachers are also focused on creating a sense of belonging by establishing meaningful rituals and routines that help students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn. Our social-emotional learning curriculum, Everyday Speech, further supports this work by helping students develop positive relationships and a strong classroom community.
We also encourage families to establish consistent back-to-school routines at home. Regular bedtimes, morning routines, and time to prepare for the school day can help children feel confident and supported as they transition into the new school year.
4th grade Miss Luddy 4th grade Miss Button 4th grade Miss Hlady
2nd grade Miss Kibbe 1st grade Mrs. Martinelli kindergarten Miss Dube
4th grade Miss Stavrakas 5th grade Mrs. Beaudette 5th grade Mrs. Hannigan
grade 3 Mrs. Bearss grade 2 Mrs. Lessard & Mrs. Ownjazayeri
School Improvement Team
Our School Improvement Team is made up of dedicated staff members and parents who work together to support the continued growth and success of our school. Each year, the team develops annual goals for our school and monitors our progress toward achieving those goals throughout the year. The team meets three times a year from 8:00–8:45 a.m. to review data, discuss progress, and identify areas for continued improvement. If you are interested in joining our School Improvement Team and helping contribute to the ongoing success of our students and school community, please email Mrs. Viera at tviera@smithfield-ps.org. Below is our SIP for the 2026-2027 school year.
2026-2027 School Improvement Plan/PVES
Our first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14th, 2026.
More First Day Of School Pics Of Our Pandas
Nurse Mullins & Harper M. Amyrah F. Mabel & Owen D.
Kara M. Sean M. Emmanual S. Angelo/K
Smithfield Special Education Local Advisory Board (SSELAC)
The SSELAC Board meetings will take place at the SHS Media Center at 6:30 pm. Below is a list of their meeting dates:
September 29th
November 17th
January 19th
March 16th
May 18th
Be sure to visit their table at Open House on September 10th.
Breakfast
There have been several students coming for breakfast this week with no money on their Chartwells account. Please be sure to send money in if your child is ordering a breakfast.
Fifth Grade Car Wash
A huge thank you to Breana Accardi, our many wonderful volunteers, and our 5th graders for their hard work and dedication at the PVES Car Wash! Together, they raised over $1,600l. We are so grateful for everyone who donated their time, energy, and support to make this event such a success. Way to GO, PVES! 🐼🎉
Flyers
Shoe and Clothing Drive -RUNNING NOW!
Blue Door Art Club/Grades 3rd -5th-REGISTRATION open on Sept.7th at 8am
After School Program Raffle at BTSN
https://pvespandas.mycheddarup.com/
Important Dates:
Friday, September 4th- Today is CRAZY HAIR DAY!
Monday, September 7th-No School/Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria
Wednesday, September 9th-No School/Election Day-Teacher Professional Development Day
Thursday, September 10th- Open House 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 10th, 11th, and 14th during school Book Fair with September 15th make-ups only
Friday, September 11th-Boosterthon Event “Kick-Off Day”
Thursday, September 10th-Open House/Book Fair Family Event
Wednesday, September 16th-The Walking School Bus starts back up weather permitting!
Tuesday, September 22nd-Boosterthon Event
Tuesday, September 29th-SSELAC Meeting/SHS Media Center at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30th-Dental Screenings
Friday, September 25th-Unified Day (assembly)/Wear GREEN!
Tuesday, October 6th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria
Wednesday, October 7th-Fall Lifetouch Pictures
Monday, October 12th- No School/Columbus-Indigenous People’s Day
Wednesday, October 14th-School Improvement Team meeting at 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 17th- Tentative “Treat or Trunk”
Friday, October 30th-Pumpkin Palooza tentative date
Tuesday, November 3rd-No School Election Day/PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 12th-No School/Professional Development Day
Tuesday, November 19th-SSELAC Meeting/SHS Media Center at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 19th-Make-Up Lifetouch Picture Day
Tuesday, November 24th-The BRAIN SHOW comes to PVES!
Wednesday, November 25th-Friday, November 27th-No School/Thanksgiving Recess
Monday, November 30th-Second Trimester Begins
Saturday, December 5th-The All Lit Up Parade
Monday, December 7th-Report cards are live at noon in I.C.
Tuesday, December 8th-PTO Meeting in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 10th-No School/Parent Conferences from 1:00-7:45 p.m.
Friday, December 11th-Holiday Event-more information to follow
Wednesday, December 23rd-January 1st-No School/Holiday Recess-New Year’s Day
Tuesday, January 5th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, January 18th-No School/Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 19th-SSELAC Meeting/SHS Media Center at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, February 15th-Friday, February 19th-No School/President’s Day/Winter Recess
Tuesday, March 9th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, March 15th-Second Trimester Ends
Tuesday, March 16th-SSELAC Meeting/SHS Media Center at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24th-Teaching & Learning Night 5:00-7:00 p.m. & SPRING Lifetouch Pictures
Thursday, March 25th, 2027-Fifth grade field trip to Patriot Place
Friday, March 26th-No School/Good Friday
Monday, March 29th-Report cards go live at noon in I.C.
Tuesday, April 6th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, April 19th-Friday, April 23rd-No School/Spring Recess
Tuesday, May 4th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 18th-SSELAC Meeting/SHS Media Center at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, May 31st-No School/Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 8th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 15th-LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (or 180th day)-Report cards go live at noon in I.C.
Have a wonderful LONG weekend.
Warmly,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera