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 healthy week.
We have noticed a rise in seasonal illnesses this past week at PVES, and in the general area as well! Please be sure to keep your children home if they have had a fever or have vomited within the past 24 hours. Sore throats and heavy congestion should be checked by a doctor. As we know, handwashing, getting lots of rest, and eating healthy can help to combat illness. If you have any questions, please contact our health office.
Thank you to so many families who were able to donate items to our first-ever Holiday Bazaar. This wonderful community event was so very successful, with many families visiting our Auditorium yesterday to collect gifts for the holidays. Thank you to Mrs. Robey and Mrs. Kilduff who planned this event, and thank you to our many school helpers who organized and labeled the items on display. This is what PV is all about, and we look forward to doing this again!
All families are invited to the Community Potluck this Wednesday evening at the Middle School. This free event will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on December 17th. Please bring a dish to share, and enjoy conversation and community connections. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Our UPK (Universal Pre-K), which is housed in the back modular building on our elementary campus, is now taking registration applications for next school year through December 31st.The Putnam Valley Central School District, in partnership with the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester, will once again offer a no-fee Universal Pre-K Program for the 2026-27 school year. The program is funded by New York State and will be located again on campus. If you are a Putnam Valley resident and have a child who will be 4 years old by December 1, 2026, you are welcome to apply.
Application here: https://forms.gle/pHAhEH245vTRdkV98
Please share this application information with your friends and neighbors.
Schools will be closed for the holiday break from Wednesday, December 24th, through Friday, January 2nd. We are looking forward to Festive Wear Day next Tuesday, December 22nd.
Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! Wishing everyone a wonderful last full school week of 2025!
Sincerely,
Dr. Margaret Podesta
Principal