#Engage, Energize, & Educate

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Dear PVE Families,

It certainly was a quick week here at Pleasant View! On Monday, SSELAC came to award Mrs. Sparkes Griffin (occupational therapist) and Mr. Firth (fifth grade teacher) the Positivity Award for the month of March. A huge Congratulations to them BOTH!

Mr. Firth received the Positivity Award for March.

Mrs. Sparkes Griffin received the Positivity Award for March.

The third trimester started on Monday. Report cards went live in Infinite Campus on Monday afternoon.

There is No School on Tuesday, April 2nd for Presidential Preference Primary Day.

Flyers

United Skates Party

PTO  STudent Choice Event

Homeless Backpack Drive

Reading Week Flyer

Teaching and Learning Night Spring Concert

April Menus From Chartwells

April Breakfast Menu Elementary

April Gluten Free Lunch Menu

April Lunch Menu Elementary

Kona Ice, Popsicles, and RICAS Snacks

Please complete this form  by Monday if you DO NOT want your child to participate in any of these offerings.

May 11th RIFC vs. Sacramento Republic

The PTO has secured a group rate for this game which will be played at Bryant.

RIFC vs Sacramento Republic May 11th Game

Purchase tickets below.

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A Message from Dr. Monaco

It is now time to start the nomination process for the 2024-25 Smithfield Teacher of the Year! This person represents all of the great qualities of Smithfield teachers - knowledge of the subject matter, engaging instruction, strong connections with students, and professionalism.  All teachers, staff, and families are invited to nominate a teacher for this prestigious award.  To submit a nomination, please complete this form by April 12th. The winner will be announced at the May School Committee meeting.

Last Call for Survey Works

Please help us know how we are doing at Pleasant View Elementary, by completing a Survey Works survey (from the RI Dept. of Education) for each of your children that attend PVE. The deadline for feedback is MARCH 31st.

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Thank you for your support!

Important Dates:

Monday, April 1st-The School Committee Meeting is being held at SHS at 6:30pm

Tuesday, April 2nd-Presidential Preference PrimaryDay/No School

Wednesday, April 3rd-RICAS Testing in Grades 3rd-5th

Thursday, April 4th-ELA Ricas Testing in Grades 3rd-5th

Friday, April 5th-Fifth Graders vs. PVE Staff Basketball Game 6:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, April 9th-PTO Meeting at 6:30pm.  Children are WELCOME to attend.

Wednesday, April 10th-Smithfield Woods Seniors will visit their pen pals in first grade

Thursday, April 11th-Teaching and Learning Night 4:45-6:45pm (Please note this time has changed.)

Friday, April 12th- “STEM” Fifth Grade Field Trip from 8:30 to 2:00pm & Mad Science Assembly for grades k,1,2,3, & 4.

Monday, April 15th-Friday,April 19th- Spring Break/No School

Monday, April 22nd- Earth Day Clean Up at PVE/Wear your panda t-shirt!

Tuesday, April 23rd-United Skates Roller Skating/More Information forthcoming

Friday, April 26th-Earth Day Clean Up at PVE RAIN DATE

Saturday, April 27th-PTO event at Dave & Buster’s 9:00-12:00 pm

Sunday, April 28th-PTO Dance Event/The theme is “Candy!” More information forthcoming

Tuesday, April 30th- D.A.R.E.  5th Grade Ice Skating from 5:00-7:00pm

Wednesday, May 1st-NGSS Science Testing in Fifth Grade

Thursday, May 2nd-NGSS Science Testing in Fifth Grade

Monday, May 6th-May 10th-Teacher Appreciation Week

Thursday, May 9th-Panda Players/Spring Play performance

Saturday, May 11th-RIFC vs. Sacramento Republic at Beirne Stadium (tickets must be purchased in advance)

Tuesday, May 14th-Math RICAS Testing in 3rd-5th Grades

Wednesday, May 15th-Math RICAS Testing in 3rd-5th Grades

Thursday, May 16th-GMS “Orientation Night” for PVE 5th Graders 6:00-8:00 pm

Friday, May 24th- Grade 5 District Field Day at Deerfield Park (This now may be moved up.)

Monday, May 27th-Memorial Day/No School

Wednesday, May 29th-Fifth Graders visit the Boston Museum of Science from 8:00-3:30pm

Thursday, May 30th-Talent Show at SHS/More information to follow 

Friday, May 31st-PTO event Carnival/More information to follow

Tuesday, June 4th-Seniors Walk Through PVE

Thursday, June 6th -Field Day/The tentative location is Deerfield Park. (This date is confirmed.)

Friday, June 7th-Tentative Rain Date for Field Day at Deerfield Park 

Wednesday, June 12th- Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony in the PVE Gymnasium & Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony at the SHS Auditorium (Instrument returns due)

Monday, June 17th-Last Day of School

Monday, September 16th-Boosterthon Kick-Off

Wednesday, September 25th-Boosterthon Event

Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Easter!

Warmly,

Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera