#Engage, Energize,& Educate
December 5th
Dear Pleasant View Families,
Today marks the 67th day of school and it has been another busy and exciting week at Pleasant View Elementary! Our students and staff are fully engaged in a variety of activities as we head towards the winter break. The energy in the building is wonderful, and we appreciate your continued partnership in helping make this season meaningful for our school community.
A heartfelt thank you to our PTO for planning the Holiday Night which will be spectacular this evening. Their hard work and dedication create memorable experiences for our students, and we are truly grateful for their support.
12.5.25 PTO Holiday Event at PVES
Read 6-7 Days A Week
At Pleasant View Elementary, we continue to emphasize the importance of strong reading habits both in school and at home. Two practices that make a significant difference in a child’s growth as a reader are independent reading and reading aloud.
Independent reading allows students to build stamina, explore books they enjoy, and practice reading at their own pace. The more children read on their own, the more confident and fluent they become. This daily practice helps expand vocabulary, deepen comprehension, and foster a lifelong love of reading.
Reading out loud is equally valuable. When students read aloud—whether to a parent, sibling, or even to themselves—they strengthen oral fluency, improve pronunciation, and develop expression. It also gives adults an opportunity to hear how their child is progressing and celebrate their growth.
We encourage families to set aside time each day for both types of reading. These simple routines have a powerful impact on academic success and help create meaningful connections around books
Finally, send us a picture of your child reading and we’ll put their picture on our in-school television.
Upcoming Winter Concert
The winter concert will be live streamed. If you do not want your child on the live stream, please email Mrs. Barrette at sbarrette@smithfield-ps.org. Please be sure to RSVP for the Winter Concert using the link below. Thank you.
Communication Board Fundraiser
The Unified Committee’s donation bin is out in the office. All donations will go towards the Communication Board for the playground.
Communications Board Fundraiser
Flyers
SSELAC Sensory Friendly Santa 12.6.25
Feinstein Food Drive Runs November 13th-December 12th
Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive is now under way, and we are grateful for the generosity our community shows each year. All donations will directly support local families in need during the holiday season. If you are able, please consider sending in non-perishable items to help us make a meaningful difference for those who could use a little extra support.
Thank you for your kindness and for helping our students learn the value of giving back.
Feinstein Fifth Grade Food Drive
Attendance Matters
We are delighted to share that PVES has been number 1 on the district attendance board with RIDE for having the lowest number of chronically absent students all year so far. This week PVES is number 1 with the state attendance board with RIDE..
Thank you for your continued support with having your child in school when they are well.
PVES leads the RIDE Attendance Board
Lost & Found
There are still a large number of jackets and sweatshirts in our Lost & Found. Please be sure to claim your child’s items at the Holiday Event. All unclaimed items will be donated on December 8th.
Important Dates:
Monday, December 8th-Set up for PTO Holiday Shop in the Old Library
Tuesday, December 9th- PTO meeting starting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Tuesday, December 9th-Friday, December 12th-PTO Holiday Shop in the Old Library/TBD for each grade level
Friday, December 12th-4th & 5th graders attend Winter Concert at SHS at 9:30 am
Tuesday, December 16th- Grades k, 1, and 2 Winter Concert-more information to follow.This event will be livestreamed.
Wednesday, December 17th-Grades 3, 4, and 5 Winter Concert-more information to follow. This event will be livestreamed.
Monday, December 22nd-Friday, January 2nd-Holiday Recess/No School
Thank you, as always, for your involvement and commitment to Pleasant View.
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera