Pleasant Valley Family Newsletter

Dear Pleasant Valley Families,

Please note that there is no school for students on Monday and Tuesday November 2nd and 3rd.

Thank you, volunteers and PTA, for all the planning, events, and support for our PTA Scholastic Book Fair, Trunk or Treat, and PE Pumpkin Fun Run! These events require volunteers to make them happen for our Stars, and we couldn't do it without you, so thank you so much!

We're Hiring: Elementary Noon Monitors!

Looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity to get involved in our school community? Noon Monitors work just 2.5 hours per day, helping supervise students during lunch and recess, keeping kids safe, and making sure everyone has a great day! This is a great fit for parents, family members, or anyone who wants a flexible schedule while still making time for school drop-off, pick-up, and other daily activities.

Interested? Click this link to apply.

Thank you for your partnership with Pleasant Valley. We truly appreciate all of you! If you have any questions, concerns, or a great idea 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

11.2 End of the First Quarter- NO School for Students

11.3 Election Day. NO School for Students

11.4-11.6 Student Council & PEA Food Drive (see flyer below)

11.11 Veterans Day Program for grades 2 and 4 only @ 10:00 am

11.12 Report Card available in My Power Hub

11.12 Community Conversation: District Finances and Financial Outlook at Valley Forge @ 6:00-8:00 pm

11.14 PTAs Wing Ding Fundraiser @ 7:00- 10:00 pm Rookies

11.16-20 Grade 2 CogAT Testing window

11.18 PTA Meeting @ 6:30 pm Cafe

11.19 Picture RETAKE and Candid picture day

11.19 Parent-Teacher Conferences @ 5:00-7:45 pm

11.25-11.27 Thanksgiving Break No School

11.30 Classes Resume

12.2 Grade 3 & 4 Winter Choir Concert @ 7:00 pm Valley Forge Auditorium

12.7-11 PTA Holiday Shop

12.10 Community Conversations John Muir: Facilities and Future Planning @ 6:00-8:00 pm

12.11 PTA Movie Event 6:00-7:30 pm

12.16 PTA Holiday Dinner Time and Place TBA

12.21.2026-1.1.2027 Winter Break

1.4 Classes Resume

1.18 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: No school for staff and students

1.22 End of the second marking period- no school for students

2.3 Report Cards available in My Power Hub

2.10-12 PE Healthy Heart Run

2.15 Presidents' Day: No school for staff and students

• District Leadership invites staff, families, and community members to see the wonderful things happening in our schools, connect with district leadership, and hear presentations on various topics. Each evening begins with building tours showcasing student work and opportunities for informal conversation, followed by a presentation on a district topic. Please join us and help spread the word to our families and community! All events are 6–8 p.m.:

  • November 12 at Valley Forge: District Finances and Financial Outlook

  • December 10 at John Muir: Facilities and Future Planning

Family Instructions to Apply: (PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION)

If your family needs support for the holidays, please complete the form below. Deadline for submissions November 18th. Holiday Support Application Form click here.

Be sure you give an email and telephone number that will be good throughDecember 25th.

If your family is adopted and we can’t contact you, your application will become void.

We will notify you if your family is adopted & When your gifts are ready to be picked up, you will be notified where and when to pick them up. To pick up gifts, you must show valid Identification.

Adopters/Donors choose the family they will adopt. Your family is not guaranteed to be adopted or may not get exactly what you have asked for, even if you submit a complete application. You must be specific about the gift ideas for your child, if there is not enough information your application may not be accepted. If you list any individual items that are over $50 your application will not be accepted.

Help us spread the holiday spirit where it is needed most. Resources are not endless so If you have the means to provide gifts for your children this holiday season, we kindly ask that you leave this support available to support another PCSD family experiencing greater financial hardship. If you are receiving support through another Christmas program do not apply to this one.

Please note that some information, such as your child's initials and gift preferences, will be shared with individuals or organizations that are sponsoring families through the Holiday Support program. This information is only shared to help match donations with your child's needs and is kept confidential to protect your privacy. By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to the sharing of this limited information for the purposes of the program.

This support Program is for Parma, Parma Height and Seven Hills families who attend one of the listed schools. If your student does not attend one of the listed schools you can reach out to the Salvation Army for support.

Happy Holidays

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.

What an amazing turnout for Trunk-or-Treat! We hope everyone had as much fun as we did! Thank you to all the families and community members who showed up, decorated a trunk, and donated candy. We wouldn't be able to do this without you all! We had over 600 kids show up, and they left happy with lots of candy, books, activities, and fidgets!

Want to support more fun events like this? Our next fundraiser will be our annual Wing Ding! Join us on November 14th, from 7-10pm at Rookies Bar and Grille. This is an adult only event. Flyers have been sent home with students and check out the one below to buy tickets!

Our next PTA meeting will be November 18th in the PV cafeteria at 6:30pm. Please park behind the school and enter through the back door to the cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you there. Please also sign up to become a member. Your membership goes right back to the kids at our school so we can continue providing free events and activities for everyone. Also, check out the meeting recap below if you missed the last one.

The PV PTA appreciates you all!

Sign up to become a member today!

PTA Membership

Student Success Center

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

Thankful Brag Tags

Kids Age 3 - Gr 5

Take part in a gratitude art project and receive a special, collectible owl tag! Nov 1 – 30, while supplies last.

Ready Set Create! Engineering Challenges for Kids Water Engineering

Gr 2 – 5

STEM - Hands-on building and technology challenges give you the chance to solve problems, be creative and work with real engineers from AECOM and ASCE.

Sat, Nov 14 / 2 - 3:15 PM

Artful Impact

Grades K – 8

Art can be used for self-expression, communication, confidence and feeling good. A different project each week.

Fridays / 4:15 PM

Parma-Powers Birding Club

https://tinyurl.com/PowersBirdingClub

Everyone (Kids Ages 6+ and Grown Ups)

STEM - Meet enthusiastic birders, share your photos and stories, and develop your birding skills. Special guest experts. All experience levels welcomed! Binoculars available for kids to borrow.

Sat, Nov 14 / 11 AM

Kids Café

Ages 18 & younger

Get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Pick out a book from the Cleveland Book Bank.

Mon – Fri / 3:30 – 4:30 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

PCSD Do Not Photograph Form

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