February 2021
Dear PVMS Families,
We have made it to the midpoint of the school year and to the month of February. During Black History Month we will be taking part in various activities during our advisory period and recognizing those who have had an impact on the world around us. It is so important to learn from the past and to discuss current events with regard to what ...
Weekly Word – February 1, 2021
Dear PVES Families,
Happy February! I hope that you are all safe, warm, and enjoying the snow day! We will be watching the winter weather closely today, so please stay tuned for any messages about tomorrow’s learning plan. (Remember that 2-hour delay days mean a later dismissal time!) In the meantime, enjoy this special time with your children. Spring will be here soon. And we will see ...
PVCSD Closed Tomorrow, Monday 2/1/21
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Due to the impending snowstorm, all Putnam Valley Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 1.
We will observe a typical snow day. There will be no synchronous or asynchronous work assigned.
COVID testing for students scheduled for tomorrow will be moved to Monday, February 8 and the elementary school will be scheduled for a remote learning day. All appointments already scheduled will rollover at ...
Student COVID Testing Monday 2/1-We are watching the weather
Good afternoon,
We are watching the weather forecast for Monday.
In the event that we are unable to proceed with our scheduled COVID testing for students on Monday, February 1, all scheduled appointments will be rolled forward to Monday, February 8, for the same time slots. If you are unable to make your appointment on February 8, please email us at jdenike@pvcsd.org, and we will work with ...
Student COVID Testing Available Monday 2/1/21 8am-7pm
Good afternoon,
After the successful completion of our first on-site voluntary COVID testing for students, we are preparing a second voluntary student testing clinic on Monday, February 1. We have already announced a shift to all remote learning for Putnam Valley Elementary School on Monday, February 1, to provide an opportunity for elementary-aged students to participate in the testing program. In an effort to accommodate working families, ...
Inclement Weather Tomorrow MS/ES Remote/ PSAT on schedule / COVID Testing
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
On Site COVID Testing: Our first in-school COVID testing clinic is underway and running smoothly. We are looking forward to ramping up the number of available appointments for another COVID testing clinic next Monday. Please be on the lookout for additional information and a link to the sign up form.
All Remote Instruction, Feb 1: In order to facilitate COVID testing for elementary ...
January 19, 2021
Dear PVHS Parents and Guardians,
Happy New Year! With the 2nd semester closely approaching, it’s time to begin scheduling students for next year. Please review our updated 21-22 Course Selection Guide that can be located on our website under “INFORMATION” on the right-hand column. PVHS Website. Mr. Mello and I will also be holding a Listening Hour on Thursday, January 21st at 6:30 pm to address any ...
Weekly Word – January 22, 2021
Dear PVES Families,
We have had another very successful week at PVES, and our students are learning and growing every day. As you know from Dr. Luft’s email message yesterday, our building did have to do a bit of contact tracing this week, but all affected families were quickly notified, and successful remote learning began immediately where necessary. We know these difficult times require a great amount ...
COVID testing available for MS/HS Students Monday 1/25 – Sign up here
Good morning,
We are excited to announce that the Putnam Valley Central School District is prepared to expand our current staff COVID testing pilot to middle and high school students beginning on Monday, January 25, from 8 am-3 pm.
Individuals would need to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the building, all testing will be conducted in the Middle School cafeteria. Appointments can be made by ...
PVHS Dismissing at 11:15 Due to Positive Case/Contact Tracing
Good morning,
We were notified of a positive case at Putnam Valley High School this morning that will require contact tracing. The individual was last in the building on Friday, January 15. In order to begin the contract tracing process, we will be dismissing our high school students today at 11:15 AM. Remote instruction will continue this afternoon. Students who are traveling home are expected to ...
Update from Dr. Luft – MS/HS Return to Hybrid – 7th Gr Remote Only
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
We have completed our contract tracing related to yesterday’s positive cases and are prepared to reopen our Middle School and High School for hybrid learning tomorrow, Thursday, January 21. Anyone who has been identified as a contact should complete the required 10-day quarantine beginning with their last date of exposure.
Unfortunately, due to staffing issues related to the recent exposure, all seventh-grade students ...
COVID Notification-PVMS Remote Only Tomorrow
January 19, 2021
Dear Putnam Valley School Community,
We were notified late this afternoon that an individual at the Putnam Valley Middle School has tested positive for the COVID virus. This individual has recently been in the building and contact tracing will need to be completed. A member of our Transportation Department has also tested positive and that case investigation is underway; potential contacts of this individual ...
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Update 1/15/21
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season and that your children have quickly transitioned back to school. I have highlighted some important topics below for your reference. There seems to be growing optimism that 2021 will finally bring us better days; although it will take us some time to get there.
Schools Reopened – We were able to safely reopen all ...
Weekly Word – January 15, 2021
Dear PVES Families,
Happy Friday! Thank you for all of your efforts this week! Our students have smoothly adjusted to being back in school or to joining our remote google meet lessons from home. We continue to be so very proud of the children, as they are so resilient and eager to learn. We hope that you are all healthy and ready to enjoy the three-day weekend ...
Weekly Word – January 8, 2021
Dear PVES Families,
As we come to the end of this first school week of the new year, I want to sincerely thank all of our families and staff for providing our students all necessary support for a successful week of remote learning. We look forward to welcoming all in-school learners back to school on this Monday, January 11th. Our remote learners will then follow their regular ...
Board of Education Meeting Thursday 1/7/21 – 7pm Live Stream @pvcsd.org
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
The Putnam Valley Central School District Board of Education will hold their regularly scheduled meeting, Thursday, January 7, at 7:00 pm in the High School Performing Arts Center. Any community member wishing to attend in person will be required to wear a mask and fill out a health questionnaire. Members of the public may also participate by clicking the live link on the school’s website, pvcsd.org. Members of the ...
January 2021
Dear PVMS Families,
Happy New Year! We have a lot to be hopeful for in 2021 in overcoming this global pandemic with a vaccine and flattening the curve. This will help to bring our students some sense of normalcy in returning to a more traditional instruction with all students back in our classrooms at some point this year. Being home over the holidays can be a nice ...
Weekly Word – January 3, 2021
Dear PVES Families,
Happy New Year! We are so excited to get 2021 off to a strong and positive start with your children. We have missed them greatly, and although this week (1/4-1/8) will be a week of Remote Learning for all, our teachers are ready to connect with the children virtually tomorrow morning. Please remember that all students will be following a fully remote schedule from ...
Happy New Year from Dr. Luft and PVCSD – Remote Instruction
Dear Putnam Valley Community,
Happy New Year to all!
Please remember that all remote instruction will resume on Monday, January 4, and will continue through Friday, January 8.
Anyone interested in picking up free breakfast and lunch meals next week can do so by completing this request form: https://forms.gle/Lp4rD4CjUYfEmDGd6
Reflect on your strength; look forward with hope!
Take care and stay well.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeremy Luft
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District Water Testing Results
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As part of a new drinking water safety initiative, school districts across New York State are required to test water for PFOA and PFOS by the end of February 2021. The Putnam Valley School District is among the first to have completed these new testing protocols and has found levels of these emerging contaminants that exceed state standards at the Elementary School. The ...
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday and New Year!
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Earlier today, I encouraged our staff to take a collective sigh of relief and enjoy the upcoming week. I am encouraging all of our students and families to do the same. One day we will all look back on the last ten months with amazement for what was accomplished during these difficult times. Collectively, the Putnam Valley School community has made the impossible ...
Board of Education Meeting Tonight 12/21/20 – 6pm Live Stream @pvcsd.org
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
The Putnam Valley Central School District Board of Education will hold a special business meeting, tonight, December 21, at 6:00 pm via Zoom video conferencing. Members of the public may also participate by clicking the live link on the school’s website, pvcsd.org. Members of the public will be able to ask questions during or prior to the meeting by emailing questions to: BoardQuestions@pvcsd.org
The email address will be monitored prior to ...
December 21, 2020
Dear PVHS Parents and Guardians,
The holidays are here along with some winter weather that is a perfect backdrop for sleigh riding, and building snowmen. This year has been quite different for students and we hope that everyone takes advantage of the vacation for some winter fun and relaxation.
The five week marking period for Quarter 2 has officially ended and progress reports will be posted by ...
COVID Notification 12-18-20
Dear Putnam Valley School Community,
We were notified late this afternoon that three individuals at Putnam Valley Elementary School have tested positive for the COVID virus. District employees who are suspected to have been exposed will be contacted directly by building administration. Students who will be reported to the Department of Health as potential contacts will be notified via email.
We continue to work collaboratively with the ...
Extension of Remote Learning
Dear Putnam Valley Community,
At the most recent Board of Education meeting, it was decided to extend our all remote instruction through Friday, January 8. This extension will provide the District with additional time to safely transition back into in-person instruction following the holiday break. We experienced a significant increase in the number of positive cases following the Thanksgiving break, and we anticipate the same is likely ...
Information for impending snow storm
Good afternoon,
We have been closely following the anticipated inclement weather expected later this week. In the event that the storm warrants the closing of schools, we will observe a typical snow day. There will be no synchronous or asynchronous work assigned if we close schools as a result of the storm. We will continue to monitor any potential lingering effects of the storm, and the possibility ...
Weekly Word – December 14, 2020
Dear PVES Parents,
As we head into our first full week of Remote Learning for all, I hope that I can answer any questions you may have for tomorrow and up through Friday, January 8th. Unfortunately, all of our students must learn from home during this time period, and we truly appreciate your help and cooperation. If your K-4 child is still in need of a school ...
Update from Dr. Luft – All Schools will transition to remote only
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I could not be more impressed by all we have been able to accomplish since schools reopened for students in September. Thanks to the collective efforts of our staff, students, administrators, and parents, we have successfully kept our doors open, prevented the virus from spreading within our buildings, and continued to provide students with engaging and meaningful instruction.
However, despite our proven ability ...
Msg. from Dr. Luft – Change for PVMS
December 8, 2020
Dear Putnam Valley School Community,
We were notified late this afternoon that an individual at Putnam Valley Middle School has tested positive for the COVID virus. This individual has recently been in the building and contact tracing will need to be completed.
Therefore, PVMS will remain in all remote instruction for the duration of this week as we identify any potential contacts within the ...
December 6, 2020
Dear PVES Families,
I hope that the month of December has started off on a happy and healthy note for all of you. Thank you for your support last week as we had to quickly adjust to three consecutive days of remote learning for our students. It was wonderful to have them all back in the building on Thursday and Friday. If we must return to remote ...
Msg. from Dr. Luft – HS/MS/ES Updates: Monday 12/7
December 6, 2020
Dear Putnam Valley School Community,
Over the past several days, we have been notified of several positive cases spanning all three buildings. In most cases, the individual who tested positive has not been in the building since before Thanksgiving and no contact tracing was necessary. Putnam Valley High School had an individual who was in school last week test positive, contact tracing for this ...
Update from Dr. Luft – ES/HS Return-MS Remote
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Good morning, I hope that everyone had a restful Thanksgiving break, and I appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we were unexpectedly forced back into remote only instruction.
At this time, our Elementary School and High School are ready to welcome students back into their classrooms on Thursday, December 3. Unfortunately, our Middle School is struggling through staffing issues associated with recent quarantine orders. To ...
December 2020
Dear PVMS Families,
It is hard to believe that we have made it to December. I am hopeful that you were able to enjoy Thanksgiving Break with your families. Although it is a year unlike any other, it is important to recognize what we do have and to celebrate being with one another even if done so through technological means and/or other creative ways. At this point ...
ES/MS/HS: Pick up meals tomorrow – Please respond here
Dear Putnam Valley Families:
To best support our families in these uncertain times, we are working to make meals available during any closures caused by a COVID-19 response. Aramark, our food service provider, will prepare meals for pickup tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1. Meals are available for ALL Putnam Valley students and siblings, free of charge. Although we anticipate returning to school on Thursday, December 3, we will ...
PV Schools Remote Only Monday 11/30 – Wednesday 12/2
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
We were notified late this afternoon that our contracted transportation company, Orange County Transit, is unable to provide transportation services after learning that several of its employees are being mandated to quarantine. Most of these exposures are not related to any positive cases in Putnam Valley. Additionally, a number of our own staff members have been placed on quarantine which has created an ...
