Author: Margaret Podesta

Dear PVES Families, I hope that your month of January and the year of 2026 is off to a smooth and happy start. Our students returned to PVES ready to work and learn this past week, and the weather cooperated so that we could enjoy outdoor recess on most days. January is certainly a busy month…

Dear PVES Families, Happy New Year! I hope that you have all been enjoying the holiday break, and that you are feeling rested and motivated as we begin 2026. Best wishes are being sent your way for a fabulous new year. We are so excited to see your children on Monday! This winter has certainly been a…

Dear PVES Families, The snow is here, and we are still getting ready for the official start of winter! We will welcome the new season with a cozy Pajama Day on this Friday, December 19th. All students and staff are welcome to wear pajamas to school (no slippers, please). We wish you all a warm and…

Dear PVES Families, Thank you so much for the many donations for our Holiday Drive! We are still collecting coats and jackets, new or gently used toys, housewares and decor, and new clothing for our Drive through Wednesday. We are getting prepared for our first-ever PVES Holiday Bazaar on this Saturday, December 13th. On Saturday morning, you…

Dear PVES Families, Welcome to the festive month of December this week! I hope that you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday break, and that you were able to make special memories with your young children. We are looking forward to seeing all of them tomorrow and getting the new month started, with lots of learning ahead! Just…

Dear PVES Families, Happy Thanksgiving week to all! This will be a very short week of school for our elementary students, but hopefully with lots of family time and special moments for you and your little ones. All elementary students (only) will have a half-day of school on Tuesday, November 25th, with a 12:00 dismissal. All…

Dear PVES Families, Thank you to all our parents and guardians for participating in our important Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences this past month. As we move forward, please continue to reach out to your child’s teachers if you have any questions or concerns. It is essential that we work together and communicate openly as we support our…