Schwenksville Family Newsletter
October 28,, 2023
Dear SW Families,
Hello!
Please see a number of upcoming activities and events below.
Have a wonderful day!
Take care and be well,
Mrs. Venza
Translation of Newsletter
Please note that this newsletter may be translated into any language by choosing the language you need in the box to the right.
Tenga en cuenta que este boletín se puede traducir a cualquier idioma eligiendo el idioma que necesita en el cuadro a la derecha.
يرجى ملاحظة أنه يمكن ترجمة هذه النشرة الإخبارية إلى أي لغة عن طريق اختيار اللغة التي تريدها في المربع الموجود على اليمين.
Veuillez noter que cette newsletter peut être traduite dans n'importe quelle langue en choisissant la langue dont vous avez besoin dans la case à droite.
Обратите внимание, что этот информационный бюллетень можно перевести на любой язык, выбрав нужный вам язык в поле справа.
Будь ласка, зверніть увагу, що цей інформаційний бюлетень можна перекласти на будь-яку мову, вибравши потрібну мову в полі праворуч.
Jọwọ ṣe akiyesi pe iwe iroyin yii le tumọ si ede eyikeyi nipa yiyan ede ti o nilo ninu apoti si apa ọtun.
لطفاً توجه داشته باشید که این خبرنامه ممکن است با انتخاب زبان مورد نیاز خود در کادر سمت راست به هر زبانی ترجمه شود.
Λάβετε υπόψη ότι αυτό το ενημερωτικό δελτίο μπορεί να μεταφραστεί σε οποιαδήποτε γλώσσα επιλέγοντας τη γλώσσα που χρειάζεστε στο πλαίσιο στα δεξιά.
Cycle Days
Monday, October 30 - F Day
Tuesday, October 31 - A Day
Wednesday, November 1 - B Day
Thursday, November 2 - C Day
Friday, November 3 - D Day
Mark Your Calendar
10/30 - Feel free to wear fall or Halloween colors
10/31 - Feel free to wear fall or Halloween colors
11/1 - Picture Re-take Day
11/6 - 11/17 - Sign up for Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences
11/7 - Election Day - NO SCHOOL
11/10 - Holiday - NO SCHOOL
11/13 - 11/17 - American Education Week
11/20 & 11/21 - NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences
11/22 - 11/24 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
A Farewell Message from Mrs. Hyman
Hello Schwenksville Families,
When I joined the Schwenksville family in the fall of 2021, I was kindly welcomed with open arms by students, staff, and families alike. Schwenksville Elementary truly has an incredible sense of community and mutual support.
It is bittersweet to announce that I have chosen to leave my role of School Counselor (effective 10/31). During lessons about career choices I always talk to students about how their various skills could make them an ideal fit for many different careers. We talk about how career changes are common for many people who have different passions and interests. I am taking my own advice and following my aspirations to work in Project Management.
I will miss the Schwenksville community tremendously. The hardest part to walk away from is my daily interactions with the students– from lunch bunches, to classroom lessons, to individual check-ins; your children make education such a fulfilling career path.
The Perkiomen Valley School District team has hired an AMAZING replacement, Mrs. Molly Kent. I will be working with Mrs. Kent to help make the transition as smooth as possible.
Thank you for all of your support and for raising some of the coolest kids I know!
All the Best,
Jill Hyman
(School Counselor Grades K, 2, and 4)
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We would like to thank Mrs. Hyman for all that she has done to support the students, staff, and Schwenksville Elementary School community. We wish her well in her new position and will miss her very much!
Welcome, Mrs. Kent!
Welcome to Schwenksville, Mrs. Kent!
Mrs. Kent's email is: mminahan@pvsd.org
Where did you attend for your undergrad degree?
West Chester University
Where did you attend for your graduate degree?
West Chester University Graduate School
What degrees/certifications do you hold?
B.S. Public Health/Health Promotion
M.Ed in Counseling and School Counselor Certification PK-12
Please share something interesting/unique about yourself.
I recently married my middle/high school sweetheart in June!
Please share something about someone special to you (spouse, child(ren), family member, friend, or pet).
My husband and I have two pets, Sadie, who is a golden retriever mix and, Ella, who is a brown tabby! Both are very spoiled!
Please share what you do for self-care (exercise, write in a journal, eat well, meditate, etc.).
Reading, outside walks with my dog, Yoga and Spin classes!
Please share what you are looking forward to about joining the team at Schwenksville Elementary School and/or Viking Academy.
I am looking forward to actively partnering with our staff to collectively support our students academically, socially and emotionally! I am excited to meet everyone!
Picture Retakes
AM Kindergarten families are welcome to bring their child back for retakes if they desire. Parents/Guardians, please be sure to have your ID with you.
Students who are getting retakes done must bring their original photo package with them and return them in order to have their picture retaken.
Are you interested in volunteering? Do you love dogs? We need YOU!
Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences
Parent/Guardian-Teacher conferences will be held Monday, November 20th and Tuesday, November 21st.
Parents/guardians will schedule using the conference module in the ParentVUE portal beginning at 12pm on Monday, November 6th. View Instructions for how to schedule a conference are located here for assistance. Please note the conference module referenced will not be viewable until 12 pm on November 6th.
If you do not have a ParentVUE account, you will need to create one in order to access the conference scheduling module. To set up your account, please contact the helpdesk@pvsd.org.
Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation Information
HARLEM WIZARDS
Harlem Wizards take on PV Dream Team!
Get ready to witness the most electrifying basketball show in town, presented by Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation! The Harlem Wizards are coming to Perkiomen Valley High School for an unforgettable night of hoops, tricks, and entertainment. Witness the excitement as they take on the PV Dream Team, made up of your favorite teachers around the district!
Date: November 11th, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM (Doors Open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Perkiomen Valley High School
Don't miss the opportunity to witness this incredible event and support your local community. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a night of laughter, entertainment, and basketball excitement.
Event highlights include spectacular basketball tricks, dazzling dunks, an autograph session, a half-time show, fan interaction, and more! Get your tickets now and be part of the magic!
Tickets: https://bit.ly/PVWizards23.
Let's make this night one for the books. See you on November 11th at Perkiomen Valley High School!
Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Contact FoundationED@pvsd.org for more information.
Boon Supply Sale
Get ready for a fantastic shopping opportunity that will satisfy your retail therapy needs and support a great cause! Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation’s Boon Supply Sale is here, and it's your chance to shop for unique products while contributing to the Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation.
Sale Dates: Starting now until Sunday, November 5th . Shop online at https://bit.ly/PVBoonSupply23
Shop online and explore a wide range of high-quality, eco-friendly products. From home goods to stylish accessories and more, Boon Supply offers something for everyone. With the holiday season just around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to find thoughtful gifts for your loved ones while giving back to innovative projects and programs within the district.
So, register, shop, and share! Together, we can build a stronger community while enjoying some retail therapy! Happy shopping!
New Winter Coats Available
The cold weather is on its way! If you are in need of assistance with securing a new winter coat for your child, please complete the request form or reach out to our School Counselors, Mrs. Kent (Grades K, 2, & 4) or Mrs. Strano (Grades 1, 3, & 5).
PV Thanksgiving Family Box Meal 2023
A community member is organizing family meal boxes for Thanksgiving. That box would likely include: turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, stuffing, gravy and desert to feed a family of 6 (contents are estimates and not guaranteed). Please use the form below to sign up to receive a FREE meal box. They will be available for pick up at the Perkiomen Valley High School on Monday, November 20th from 11AM - 1PM.
POWER PACKS
Power Packs are weekend bags of food for students experiencing food insecurity. The bags include 2 breakfast items, 2 lunch items, 2 snacks, and 2 fruits. All food is non-perishable. There is no financial information required to participate in this program.
PV Power Packs is a volunteer run organization and all information is kept confidential. Names are shared with school counselors who arrange for students to pick up their bags prior to every weekend.
Please fill out a separate form for each child that you would like to receive a Power Pack, including children not yet in school.
If you have any questions, email Sarah at PowerPacks@pvsd.org.
SCHOOL VISITOR INFORMATION - ID REQUIRED
Please be sure to have your ID with you when you visit our school.
Safety is always our top priority. We have upgraded our visitor management system by installing a Raptor System in all Perkiomen Valley schools. Visitors will need to scan their ID (driver's license) prior to being granted admittance into any of our schools in the Perkiomen Valley School District. Visit our webpage for more information.
20th Anniversary Spirit Wear Logo
Spirit Wear Sale
Our Fall/Holiday Spirit Wear Sale is live!
Follow the link here: https://schwenksville.itemorder.com/shop/home/
You can mark holiday surprise if one of your items is a gift!
The store will close on 11/17/23