Pleasant Valley Family Newsletter
September 18, 2026
Dear Pleasant Valley Families,
Thank you, Dads, Fathers, and Male Role Models, thank you for participating in our Father's Walk yesterday! You are truly VIPs!
PV Fundraiser
We shared information about our Annual Fundraiser, Amazing Cookies & Snacks, with your child this week, and we also sent additional information home for parents. Fundraiser funds go directly to support and elevate the student experience at Pleasant Valley. This is the only fundraiser the school holds this year. All proceeds go DIRECTLY to student programming, which includes a wide range of services, events, and resources. Please support our students by promoting and participating in this fundraiser. We are grateful for your support! The Fundraiser will run from September 14-25, 2026. Please watch the KICKOFF VIDEO.
Notices & Forms
Click here to view the Notice of Parents' Right to Know letter about your child's teacher qualifications. Please print this Media and Directory Refusal Form, complete it, and return it to the school with your child if you do not want your child photographed throughout the school year. Please note that there is no option for partial photo permission. If you do not have access to a printer, please call the office, and we will send one home with your child.
Conferences
We have Parent-Teacher Conference night on November 19th from 5:00-7:45. Teachers will reach out to parents to request a conference that night. We don't have enough time slots that night to meet with all students' parents or guardians. If you would like to request a conference with your child's teacher, please reach out to them. With adequate notice, teachers can meet before the school day from 8:45-9:15 am and after the school day from 3:40-4:00 pm, as well as during their conference and planning period, which varies depending on grade level or department. Parent-teacher conferences can be in person or virtual.
Veterans Day
Our annual Veterans Day program will take place on the morning of November 11th. As in years past, this will be a ticketed event with limited space available. Each student in 2nd and 4th grade will receive an RSVP form in the coming weeks.
Expectations
Please take a few minutes this weekend to review our school-wide expectations to continue our positive start to the school year. Talking with your child and offering advice on how to handle a disagreement with a friend or peer is always beneficial. Please leave all toys at home. They are not allowed at school.
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. Our dedicated staff works 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
10.6, 7, & 8 PTA Smencil Sales (for Scholarships)
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 Event @ 6:00-7:30 pm
10.26 PV Fundraiser Pick up @ 4:00-6:00 pm
10.27 Grade 3 OST ELA Part 1
10.28 Grade 3 OST ELA Part 2
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
Assistant Principal
Dean of Students
Dean of Students
Hello, my name is Rhonda Newman. I am the new Dean of Students here at Pleasant Valley Elementary School. I have enjoyed a 20 year career in education. I have taught at every grade level, except first and second grade. I have enjoyed each and every grade level. I have taught in Cleveland, Toledo, Clearview, and Fremont, Ohio. My teaching background is in Special Education, which has been both challenging and a complete joy! I also had the opportunity to serve as the Assistant Principal for the school district in Haines, Alaska for an academic year. Most recently, I was able to serve as an Educator on Special Assignment at Pleasant Valley last year. That position allowed me to work alongside our school psychologists and many of our students here at Pleasant Valley.
I have two dogs; a Basset Hound named Slinky, and a Golden Retriever named Bo Peep.
I'm looking forward to a great year; getting to know more students and families in our school and community.
The Ohio Safe Schools tipline can be used to report safey issues anoymously.
We are collecting candy bag donations for our PTA Trunk or Treat evening event. Please send in a bag or two of candy!
Thank you to all the Pleasant Valley families and communities members who have signed up to become members! We could not do this without you!
The PTA will be having a Trunk-or-Treat on October 23rd. Flyers will be sent home along with the Book Fair that week. If you are able to volunteer please sign up! Let’s continue to make this year great!
PV PTA
Please provide a doctor’s notes when your child sees a medical professional for appointments or illness.
If you do not have a doctor’s note, you can also screenshot your child’s MyChart and can send them via email to our Home Liaisons:
Anthony Celashi: celaschia@parmacityschools.org
OR
Jennifer Langtry: langtryj@parmacityschools.org
If you know that your child will be missing an extended amount of school for vacation or out of town obligation, please contact our administrators. Vacation forms are approved or denied by a PV administrator. Per board policy, only five days of vacation are allowed.
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.
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Spanish Traductor de google
Ukranian Перекладач Google
Pashto ګوګل ژباړونک
Translation Service Request:
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School
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