Category: District
Heroes amongst us!
To All:
Today I was visiting Mrs. Podesta and Ms. Mistretta at the Elementary School. Suddenly there was an emergency call from the cafeteria. Our hearts stopped as we raced to the scene. What we found was that caring, well-trained, alert monitors had spotted a child choking and…
Dignity and Humanity In Our Schools
August 16, 2017
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
As an educator, parent and concerned citizen, the voices of hate that are heard in our country are deeply disturbing and hurtful. We are compelled to reflect on how devastating such language has been to other nations and to our own nation in the past. Indeed, as we prepare for…
Sad news/PVES student
Dear Putnam Valley Community:
Yesterday evening we were informed of the tragic death of one of our elementary school students, Fatima Martinez, a rising third grader. Fatima has a two-year-old sister and an older brother who also attends our schools. Fatima was a sweet and caring child, cherished and beloved by the Putnam Valley Elementary School…
District Offices Relocating to Elementary School
Dear Community Members:
In September, the District office will be moving to a leased modular unit on the elementary school campus. I urge you to view the special Board meeting held on June 20, where the rationale and discussion of the move took place. Please click here to view the meeting.
While the need for facilities…