Tag: COVID-19
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…
Msg. from Dr. Luft – COVID Notification 11-25-20
Dear Putnam Valley School Community,
This afternoon, the District was notified that an individual at Putnam Valley Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19. As required by law, we must maintain this person’s confidentiality, which prevents us from further identifying the individual.
We are working collaboratively with the Putnam County Department of Health to…
Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Luft
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
I really wish that this message was not marred by the fact that we had another positive case at the Elementary School that resulted in an early dismissal, but I guess that speaks to the struggle that we are enduring each day. I am hopeful today's events will not take…
Weekly Word – November 22, 2020
Dear PVES Families,
Thank you so much for your participation in our Parent/Teacher conferences this past week. Although these are unique times, our goal at PVES is to continue with targeted consistent instruction, supporting our students emotionally and academically throughout the year. This communication between home and school is vital to this work. Please review the…
Weekly Update-11/20/20- Schools Open Monday
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Thank you for your flexibility in quickly transitioning to remote only instruction over the past few days. I know that this causes considerable challenges for families. Our school community should feel very proud of their efforts and accomplishments over the last several weeks.
Looking forward, there continues to be a great deal of…
Inside Putnam Valley – Episode 50
In this episode of Inside Putnam Valley, host Eric Gross and Superintendent of Schools Jeremy Luft discuss the school year so far, plans for winter sports, what a “yellow zone” destination for Putnam County would mean for schools and the importance of social distancing and not holding large gatherings.
Update: All PV Schools Remote Only-Tomorrow, Friday 11/20/20
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As we were finalizing our contact tracing associated with yesterday's positive case in the transportation department, we were notified that two high school students have tested positive and another member of the transportation department is pending test results. As a result of these new cases, all schools will remain…