Our Panda Pledge:
We are Kind, We are Safe, & We Work Hard!
October 24th, 2026
Dear Families,
Thank you very much for the photos from last week’s Trunk or Treat. It was so nice to see so many families out on a dry but chilly evening. Another HUGE thank you for our wonderful PTO for organizing this annual event.
The Whitten's Michael Jackson Trunk
Layla is ready for Trunk or Treat!
Shea, Eva Marie, Juliet, & Quinn
Maddie, Madelyn, Maddie, Paige, Alexandra, & Friends
Boosterthon
Mrs. Dohoney and I had a blast on Friday getting bombarded with water balloons to celebrate exceeding our Boosterthon fundraising goal!
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera on scooters
We are looking forward to the Brain Show coming to PVES next month
Kindness Club
Fourth grade Kindness Captains have been busy modeling and spreading kindness at PVES this year. One of our first Kindness Club activities is reading stories in classrooms. One of the stories the 4th grade Kindness Captains read was The Phantom Bat. The student captains led discussions with younger students about ways to be kind. They encouraged passing kindness along and left a “kindness bat” with a kindness quote for each class to put on their door.
Join Our Team!
As we begin the new year, we are seeing an increased need for substitute teachers and paraprofessionals at Pleasant View Elementary School. Unfortunately, our substitute pool has decreased for a variety of reasons, and we are hoping to connect with individuals who may be interested in helping support our school.
If you are interested in exploring either of these opportunities, please feel free to reach out to arrange a time to volunteer and shadow a substitute teacher or paraprofessional. This would provide an opportunity to learn more about the role and experience what a typical day looks like at PVES.
Be a Substitute Paraprofessional or Substitute Teacher
Recess
This week, we introduced designated recess stations to help make play safer and more organized. Stations include hula hoops, running races, building blocks, and soccer.
Attendance
Last week, our attendance ranked 34th on the state attendance board. We are currently down 1.87% compared to this time last year. When your child is well, please be sure your child arrives on time to school by arriving in the building by 8:50 a.m. Research confirms that regular, on-time attendance supports students’ success throughout their educational journey.
District Elementary Attendance
LaPerche-#6 on the state attendance board with 2.86% of students being absent
Old County#46 on the state attendance board with 7.85% of students being absent
Thank you for partnership in having your child in school on time when they are WELL.
Second Grade Spotlight in Science🧪🔎
In second grade, students are learning that maps are a kind of model. Students were provided with a variety of materials to make a model of Ada’s Park.
High Fives at PVES
Starting this Friday, we will be partnering with SHS for Hi-5 Fridays!
We begin with the varsity athletic teams, with plans to expand the opportunity to include band, chorus, the musical cast, and other student groups. Participating students will walk to PVES from approximately 8:15–8:40 a.m. and students will be greeted at both door 1 and door 4, giving them high-fives as they arrive for the school day.
This is a wonderful way to strengthen the connection between our schools and build a sense of community across our campus.
SHS Football Players High Five Students Getting Off the Bus.
The Superintendent & SHS Football Players High Fiving Students At Door 1.
The Superintendent & SHS Football Players High FIving
Weather🥶
As the weather gets colder, please remember to send your child to school dressed appropriately for outdoor recess. Students go outside whenever weather conditions permit, so warm coats, hats, gloves, and appropriate footwear are important for keeping our Pandas comfortable and safe. Please label your child’s belongings to help prevent items from getting lost. Thank you for helping us ensure that all students can enjoy fresh air, movement, and time with their friends while staying warm!
🧢Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found table continues to grow this month. 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 Monday, November 2nd.
Flyers
Veterans Day Assembly Recognition
ConfidentialHoliday Assistance Form
Smithfield Wood Trunk or Treat
Panda Players 4th & 5th graders schedule
Important Dates:
Wednesday, October 28th-Fire Safety Assembly/K & 1 (9:15-10:10) and 2 & 4 (10:15-11:10)
Thursday, October 29th-Fire Safety Assembly 3 & 5 (9:15-10:15)
Friday, October 30th-Pumpkin Palooza/Wear your Orange & Black!
Tuesday, November 3rd- No School/ Election Day
Tuesday, November 10th- PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm/Children are welcome to attend/Veterans Day Assembly-9:30 a.m./Wear your RED, WHITE, & BLUE!
Thursday, November 12th-No School/Professional Development Day
Friday, November 13th-Wear your WORDS on World Kindness Day!
Tuesday, November 19th-SSELAC Meeting/SHS Media Center at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 19th-Make-Up Lifetouch Picture Day
Friday, November 20th-School Spirit Day! TBA
Sunday, November 22nd-Providence Bruins Game at 3:05 pm
Tuesday, November 24th-The BRAIN SHOW comes to PVES! Wear your Panda T-Shirt!
Wednesday, November 25th-Friday, November 27th-No School/Thanksgiving Recess
Monday, November 30th-Second Trimester Begins
Friday, December 4th-Wear Plaid and Bring on Country Western Day!
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./It’s the 67th Day of School! Wear your 6 -7!
Thursday, December 10th-No School/Parent Conferences from 1:00-7:45 p.m.
Friday, December 11th-Holiday Event
Monday, December 14th -December 18th-Holiday Shop in the Open Learning Lab
Wednesday, December 16th- K, 1, and 2 Winter Concerts (More information to follow)
Thursday, December 17th- 5, 4, & 3 Winter Concerts (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./K-2 Blue Door Art Club starts
Monday, February 8th-It’s the 100th Day of school! Dress like you are 100 years old! For safety, no canes, slippers, or walkers please!
Tuesday, February 9th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 11th-Hearing Screenings
Friday, February 12th-Wear your Red, White, Pink, and Sparkle today!
Monday, February 15th-Friday, February 19th-No School/President’s Day/Winter Recess
Thursday, March 4th-There’s 67 days left of school. Wear you 6 - 7 today!
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 17th-St. Patrick’s Day/Wear your Green and Gold!
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-RICAS ELA Testing (grades 3, 4, & 5) & PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 7th-RICAS ELA Testing (grades 3, 4, & 5)
Monday, April 19th-Friday, April 23rd-No School/Spring Recess
Wednesday, April 28th-NGSS Science Testing (grade 5 only)
Thursday, April 29th-NGSS Science Testing (grade 5 only)
Tuesday, May 4th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12th-RICAS Math Testing (grades 3, 4, & 5)
Wednesday, May 13th-RICAS Math Testing (grades 3, 4, & 5)
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
Have a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera