#Engage, Energize,& Educate
October 3rd, 2026
Dear Families,
Mrs. Dohoney and I have had the opportunity to observe many engaging and hands-on science lessons as our teachers implement our new Smithsonian Science curriculum. Students are actively learning through exploration, investigation, and experimentation. In third grade, students recently designed, built, and tested their own anemometers to measure wind speed. It was wonderful to see students collaborating, problem-solving, and applying scientific concepts in a meaningful, hands-on way. We are excited to continue seeing our students learn, wonder, and discover through this new curriculum!
Jackson & Brielle (grade 2/Lessard)
Lost & Found
Lost & Found Since this photo has been taken, the Lost & Found table has grown to over 30 sweatshirts, water bottles, and lunch boxes. We encourage you to label all of your child’s belongings so they can be easily identified and returned to your child. All items remaining in our Lost & Found will be donated on WEDNESDAY, October 7th.
Hi-FIVE Fridays Are Coming to PVES! 👋
We are excited to announce that we will be bringing Hi-FIVE Fridays to PVES! Beginning soon, members of various Smithfield High School sports teams and Unified will join us on Fridays just before school begins to welcome our students as they arrive at Door 1 and Door 4.
This is a fun way to build connections between our schools, build a sense of belonging and create a positive start to the day, and give our younger Pandas the opportunity to see and connect with our SHS student-athletes. We can’t wait to see those high-fives and start Fridays with lots of positive energy! 👋🐼
Fire Safety
October is Fire Safety Month, and we will be welcoming our local fire department to PVES at the end of the month for special fire safety assemblies with our students. We encourage all families to take this opportunity to review your family’s home fire escape plan, make sure everyone knows where to meet outside, and practice your exit plan together. Please also remember to check and replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to help keep your family safe. A little preparation can make a big difference in an emergency!
🐼 Volunteers Needed!
Do you have your volunteer training completed?
Is your background check current?
If you answered yes to both questions, you are qualified to volunteer at PVES! We would love to have you join us and help make a difference in our school community.
Please consider volunteering during:
Before-School Recess: 8:20–8:50 a.m.
Lunch: K & 5th 11:10-11:40; 1st & 3rd 11:45-12:15; 2nd & 4th 12:40-1:10
Recess: K & 5th 11:40-12:05; 1st & 3rd 12:15-12:40; 2nd & 4th 1:10-1:35
Your time and support are greatly appreciated! 💚
Interested in volunteering? Please email tviera@smithfield-ps.org to sign up.
Thank you for helping make PVES a welcoming, safe, and positive place for all of our Pandas! 🐼
Doggy Treats!
🐾Did you know that Mrs. Viera passes out dog treats to our four-legged friends every Thursday? Our PVES Pandas love showing off their furry family members, so we thought we would share a few pictures of our Pandas’ pets! 🐶❤️ We hope these adorable pups bring a smile to your day! 🐾
Reese, Paige, & Brooke's dogs Jack & Duncan
Flyers
Here is the link to register: https://tinyurl.com/Trunkotreat2026
https://pvespandas.mycheddarup.com/
Shoe and Clothing Drive -RUNNING NOW!
Important Dates:
Tuesday, October 6th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria/SSELAC presentation-Children are WELCOME to attend.
Wednesday, October 7th-Fall Lifetouch Pictures
Thursday, October 8th & 9th-Vision Screenings
Friday, October 9th-Today is Crazy Sock Day!
Monday, October 12th- No School/Columbus-Indigenous People’s Day
Saturday October 17th- PTO Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, October 20th-School Improvement Team meeting from 8:00 am-8:40 am (rescheduled from 10/14/26)
Wednesday, October 28th-Fire Safety Assembly/K & 1 (9:15-10:10) and 2 & 3 (10:15-11:10)
Thursday, October 29th-Fire Safety Assembly .4 & 5 (9:15-10:15)
Friday, October 30th-Pumpkin Palooza
Tuesday, November 3rd- No School/ Election Day
Tuesday, November 10th- PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm/Children are welcome to attend
Thursday, November 12th-No School/Professional Development Day
Friday, November 13th-Wear your favorite Sports Jersey
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 Smithfield 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.
Monday, December 14th -December 21st-Holiday Shop in the Open Learning Lab
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.
Thursday, February 11th-Hearing Screenings
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.
Thursday, May 27th-3rd & 4th grade field trip to the Veterans Memorial for a recorder concert from 10:30-1:00 p.m.
Monday, May 31st-No School/Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 8th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 10th-TENTATIVE Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony at PVES.
Friday, June 11th-TENTATIVE 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony at SHS 10:00 am./Kindergarten tentative field trip to the zoo.
Tuesday, June 15th-LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (or 180th day)-Report cards go live at noon in I.C.
Wednesday, September 8th-Boosterthon “Kick Off”
Friday, September 17th-Boosterthon Event
Warmly,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera