Author: Margaret Podesta

Dear PVES Families, I hope that you have been enjoying the beginning of our daylight savings time, and a little bit of extra time with your children with this past three-day weekend.  Our PV staff had a very productive Superintendent’s Conference Day, on Friday, with engaging speakers, team planning time, and a beautiful whole-district tribute to…

Dear PVES Families, I hope that you all had a wonderful week!  We are all looking forward to some warmer temperatures this weekend, and into next week when we can finally get outside for recess.  The fresh air and exercise are so important to whole brain learning.  Enjoy the nice days ahead! We are all looking forward…

Dear PVES Families, The month of March seems to be coming in like a lion this year!  Thank you for making secondary plans for your children in case of school cancellations, delays, or early dismissals.  Safety must be our primary concern, and our New York winters keep us quite busy.  Please stay safe this weekend, as…

Dear PVES Families, It has been a short week at PVES, but even with the interrupted schedule, our wonderful students are active and learning every day in school. On this Friday, we celebrate the 100th Day of the School Year! Our youngest students are busy with festive and engaging learning activities in their classrooms, and we…

Dear PVES Families, We have had another wintery week in PV, but the school is filled with sweet, smiley Valentines today!  Thank you for making sure that your students are here and ready for school on all school days, even with snow delays.  And thank you, of course, for keeping your children home if they are…

Dear PVES, After a long and emotional week in Putnam Valley, I want you to know that our students are walking into school ready to learn every day, with many engaging activities taking place in all classrooms.  We have been so saddened by the passing of both a precious PVHS senior, Elias Knapp, and a retired,…

Dear Parents, Happy Friday!  It certainly has been an eventful week with weather, and it seems that we will actually be looking forward to some spring-like temperatures in a few days!  The children will be happy to get outside for recess next week.  I hope that you all stayed safe in the recent storms. Congratulations to our…