Pleasant Valley Family Newsletter

Dear Pleasant Valley Families,

I want to extend a warm welcome back! We look forward to jumping into a fantastic 2025-26 school year! This first newsletter includes a lot of important information, so please take a moment to read it and bear with me.

We have all been excited to welcome your children back into our classrooms! Our mission is to empower and inspire a community of lifelong learners and leaders! I'm thrilled to see how many new families we have this year! We've truly enjoyed seeing you all at Open House and our first of two Kindergarten Orientations!

Our days with our Stars have been packed with getting-to-know-you activities, modeling, teaching, practicing, sharing great summer stories, and building relationships. Getting back into a routine can be difficult after a long break. However, the students have made this transition terrific! We have already had our first PV PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Support) Celebration, where students in grades 1-4 reviewed the importance of Being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn! Ask your child about it!

We have plans for a successful school year! It is very evident to us that this is only possible with the support of our terrific Pleasant Valley families. We look forward to partnering with you as your child's first and most important teacher. Your children are our most valuable resource and the reason for doing what we do, and we thank you for sharing them with us. We've truly enjoyed seeing you all at Open House and at Kindergarten Orientation Days,

Spirit Wear forms are due to the office by Friday, September 11th.

Fees

Please do not send in any student fee payments until you receive the 2026-27 Fee Statement.

PTA

If you have not signed up to be a member of our wonderful PTA, please do so. Our goal is to have all staff be PVPTA Members! Help us build a brighter future together this year by joining PV PTA. Click here to sign up! Please read the message in several sections below.

Please review a few important reminders regarding arrival and dismissal procedures.

Arrival

• Car riders must exit on the side of the car nearest to the building. This creates a major safety concern if students exit and need to walk between cars. Please plan accordingly.
• The front office doors are not to be used for arrival unless designated by the school. Please adhere to the appropriate drop-off locations for both STEM and Traditional students.

Dismissal- Car Riders

• Starting Monday, students will be outside for dismissal in all types of weather, including light rain. Please plan accordingly with rain jackets or umbrellas.
• Dismissal changes must be communicated to the office before 2:30. Changes will not be made after this time except in emergency situations.
• As with arrival, car rider students must enter the side of the car nearest to the building. This causes a safety issue for students and staff when a student tries to cross in front of the car to load.

Dismissal Walkers

• The playground is closed after school. All students are expected to leave campus at the end of the day.
• Students are expected to stay on the paved path all the way up the hill. Please remind your student(s) about these expectations.
• The parking lot at the former Arlington Elementary is reserved for staff and visitors to the building. This is not a safe or appropriate place for student pickup.
• Just a reminder for those choosing walker dismissal. Students are escorted to the top of the hill. No further school supervision is provided once students leave campus.

Bus Arrival and Dismissal

• Please review with your student which bus they ride to and from school.
• When on the bus, no food or drinks are allowed. Students are expected to stay in their designated seats and stay seated until it is time to exit the bus.

Please remember that if you hear something from your child that doesn't seem right, check with your child's teacher immediately. If safety is ever compromised, I will promptly notify all families. Creating a safe, orderly, and welcoming learning environment is crucial to educating and preparing our students to reach their full potential. Your children's safety will always be our top priority. We have a very dedicated staff who work hard to ensure your child is welcomed and dismissed safely, whether traveling by car, bus, or walking.

Thank you for your partnership with Pleasant Valley. We truly appreciate all of you! If you have any questions, concerns, or just a great idea you would like to share, please email me at bokas@parmacityschools.org or call the main office at (440) 843-3867 any weekday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Very sincerely yours,

Mrs. Stephanie Boka

9.7 Labor Day No School

9.11 Spirit Wear Orders are due

9.14- 9.29 PV Fall Fundraiser Begins

9.16 PTA Meeting @ 6:30 pm- PV Cafeteria

9.17 Father's/VIP Mentor Walk @ 8:55-9:25 am Back of school

10.9 NEOEA Day No School

10.15 Picture Day

10.19- 10.23 PTA Scholastic Fall Book Fair

10.21 PTA Meeting @ 6:30 pm- PV Cafeteria

10.23 PTA Trunk or Treat Even @ 6:00-7:30 pm

10.27- 10.29 Pumpkin Fun Run during PE Classes

11.2 End of the First Quarter- NO School for Studnets

11.3 Election Day. NO School for Studnets

11.12 Report Card available in My Power Hub

Hello Choir Families!!

We are so excited to have so many amazing students already signed up for choir. All of the students were offered permission slips to take home this week so that they could sign up, if your child didn't get one/needs another one just have them talk to their teacher and we will get them another one.

The forms we gave out at open house and in the beginning of school listed September 17th as our start date- but that is changing due to the Father's Walk being on the 17th. The first day of choir is now Monday, September 21st.

If you have any questions please reach out to myself or to Ms. Eucker. We can't wait to see everyone soon!

Gabrielle Darrin: darring@parmacityschools.org

Elizabeth Eucker: euckere@parmacityschools.org

Click here to read Information on our Stopfinder App

Thank you for your patience throughout the first couple of weeks of school.

Please review and follow the below procedures for car riders.

1. Parents must remain in the car during drop off and pick up.

2. All STEM students must enter and exit on the driver's side of the car. All Traditional students must enter and exit from the passenger's side of the car.

3. Please practice how to enter and exit the car on their own. As soon as your car is stopped and in the appropriate areas please encourage students to get out and on the sidewalk as quickly as possible.

4. For dismissal, display your car rider number on your front dashboard or mirror.

5. Practice your car rider number with your child.

6. Please prepare students for dismissal in all types of weather. Students will still be dismissed outside in light rain, snow, and colder weather.

Please visit this link for more information on the arrival and dismissal procedures for the 2026-2027 school year (map is on page 2).

For more information about procedures at Pleasant Valley, please utilize the following link to access our Parent Student Handbook.

$45.00 for each student in Kindergarten through grade 4. An invoice for fees will be sent home later in the year. When paying, return it to school with your child and a check or money order payable to Pleasant Valley Elementary School. PLEASE wait to make payment until the invoices have been mailed.

To qualify for a school fee waiver, all families must complete the Ohio Income Survey by November 1st and meet the specified income threshold.

★ An Income Survey Family Letter will be sent out over the summer by the district.

★ The Ohio Income Survey Application can be found at MySchoolApps. We will have paper copies in the office during Open House and Kindergarten Orientations.

Welcome to a new year at Pleasant Valley Elementary!

We’re happy to have everyone back and excited to welcome the new families joining PV. There’s already plenty to look forward to, including Trunk or Treat, Book Fairs, the Wing Ding, the Holiday Shop, Bingo, and more.

With over 950 students, Pleasant Valley is the largest elementary school in Parma. PV is a big school, but it still feels like a community.

We’d love to have you join the PTA. Be sure to follow our Facebook page, PTA Parents of Pleasant Valley, to keep up with PTA and school news.

We’re looking forward to a great year together!

Pleasant Valley PTA Board

Students can access the online curriculum from home through Clever. For directions click this link!

If your family will be traveling for 2+ weeks, please reach out to the office as soon as possible so that we are able to discuss long term absence options with you.

If your child is sent home by the school clinic you must still call the office the next day to report their absence.

For additional information on HB 410, please visit this link.

Below is some info about Success Center and other Parma-Powers Branch programs in September.

Student Success Center opens next Wednesday, September 9th

Student Success Center Open House - Cuyahoga County Public Library
Tue, Sep 8 / 4:15 – 6:45 PM

Grades K – 8 with their families

Join the Center staff to find out all about the center and the help it can offer your child. The entire family is welcome.

Teachers are welcome to come check us out!

Student Success Centers - Cuyahoga County Public Library

Parma-Powers Branch / 6996 Powers Blvd / 440-885-5362

Students who participate can receive homework assistance and/or academic enrichment from our center’s staff in the following subjects: English language arts, math, reading, science and social studies.

Register once for the school year. Drop-in, no appointment needed.

Sep 9 – Dec 10 & Jan 11 – May 6

K – Grade 8

Mon – Thu / 4:15 – 6:45 PM

Ready Set Create! Building Challenges for Kids

Gr 2 – 5

Hands-on building and technology challenges give you the chance to solve problems, be creative and work with real engineers from AECOM and ASCE. Registration required.
Sat, Sep 12 / 2 - 3:15 PM

Artful Impact

Grades K – 8

Art Therapy Studio presents a different art project each week.

Fri, Sep 18 – Dec 6 / 4:15 PM

Parma-Powers Birding Club

https://tinyurl.com/ParmaBirdingClub

Families with Kids Ages 6+ and Adults

Meet enthusiastic birders, share your photos and stories, and develop your birding skills. Activities and special guest experts. All experience levels welcomed! Binoculars available for kids to borrow. Fourth Saturday of the month.

Sat, Sep 26 / 10 AM

Messy Art

Ages 5 - 7 with a caregiver

Listen to a story and paint. Dress for a mess! Please register.

Sat, Sep 26 / 2 PM

If a generous family would like their child to pass out a birthday treat, we recommend a non-edible one that can be passed out and sent home at the end of the day.

If you DO NOT want your child to receive a birthday treat from a classmate, please let their teacher know.

Gifts for students may not be delivered to the school. Balloon deliveries, gift baskets, flowers, etc. disrupt the educational process for all students. Birthday parties during the school day can not be accommodated.

Please check with the classroom teacher before sending any birthday or other treats to school for the class.

Some of our children have food allergies; therefore, all treats must be ready to pass out to the class, store-bought, labeled with ingredients, and individually wrapped.

Store-bought cupcakes in a sealed container with an ingredient label are also acceptable.

Distributing invitations to non-school activities such as birthday parties is prohibited unless all students of at least one gender in the class are invited.

PCSD Website

PV Opening Family Letter

PCSD 2026-27 School Supply List

PCSD 2026-27 District Calendar

Red, White, and Blue Calendar for Encore/Special Classes

Pleasant Valley 2025-26 School Calendar

PV 2026-27 Family Handbook

PCSD Community Supports

Accessing Curriculum and Activites at Home through Clever

School Menus

MySchoolMenus filters

What Makes A Meal Resource

Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Third Grade Reading Guarantee

PCSD Vacation Days and Attendance Policy

Clever Login Personal Devices

PCSD Family Tech Support dashboard site

Russian Гугл переводчик

Spanish Traductor de google

Ukranian Перекладач Google

Pashto ګوګل ژباړونک

Translation Service Request:

Russian: Если вам нужен переводчик для встречи, обратитесь к секретарю здания.

Spanish: Si necesita un intérprete para una reunión, comuníquese con la secretaria del edificio

Ukrainian: Якщо вам потрібен перекладач для зустрічі, зв’яжіться з секретарем будівлі.

Pashto: که تاسو د غونډې لپاره ترجمان ته اړتیا لرئ ، مهرباني وکړئ د ودانۍ سکرتر سره اړیکه ونیسئ.

Russian: Если вам нужен переводчик для встречи, обратитесь к секретарю здания.

Spanish: Si necesita un intérprete para una reunión, comuníquese con la secretaria del edificio

Ukrainian: Якщо вам потрібен перекладач для зустрічі, зв’яжіться з секретарем будівлі.

Pashto: که تاسو د غونډې لپاره ترجمان ته اړتیا لرئ ، مهرباني وکړئ د ودانۍ سکرتر سره اړیکه ونیسئ.

Email: bokas@parmacityschools.org
Website: https://www.parmacityschools.org/pleasantvalley
Location: 9906 West Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, OH, USA
Phone: 440-843-3867
Twitter: @PCSDpleasantval