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Good Afternoon PLV Families -

LAST WEEK FOR JOE CORBIs - PTA kicked off the Joe Corbi's Fundraiser on Sept 5th. Their goal is $3500 - and they need YOUR HELP! Order forms are due back to school next Wenesday, Oct 1st. Parents can also bring them to the Skating Party that night and turn them into the PTA.

Any questions, please reach out to the PTA at plvpta@gmail.com or call 302-561-9088/

Hope Lutheran Early Education Center is now Enrolling. They provide before/after care for Pleasantville students in Kindergarten - 2nd Grade for $110 per week. If interested pflease email www.hleec.org or call 302-322-4720.

The Delaware Smile Check Program is a preventive dental screening through the Delaware Division of Public Health. If you would like your child to have a FREE Dental Screening please READ THIS FORM. Any child with Medicaid, DCHIP or no denal insurance is eligible. If you have private insurance or have seen a dentist already in the past 7 moths, they won't qualify for the screening. Last day to register is Tuesday, October 7th.

Join us for the PTA's first skating party next Wednesday, Oct 1st from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Ms. Griffith and Ms. Wingo are finishing up the classrooms this week to reviewing Colonial's Student Code of Conduct. Each class will have a presentation to review PLV and Colonial expectations. After students have the presentation, they will bring home the Code of Conduct Acknowledgement form for Parents/Guardidans to review and sign. On the form, parents need to check one of two boxes: if they want to review Colonial's Code of Conduct online at Colonial's website, or if they want an actual copy of the book, which comes in English and Spanish. Parents then sign, under their child's name and return the acknowledgement to their child's teacher.

This year, we want to be more consistent across all grade levels about sending homework home for students to engage in independent practice of reading, writing, and math skills that they learn throughout the week. We value your feedback as we start to create a plan. Please complete this

PLV Homework Parent Survey.

**Safe Shoes Reminder: It is important that your child wears proper safe shoes to school. Shoes should be worn that have a closed toe and heel. Crocs, flip flops, sandals, slippers should not be worn. Wearing these kind of shoes is not safe for gym class or playing on the recess equipment and playing soccer, basketball, etc.

**Early Dismissal Reminder: NO STUDENT DISMISSAL CHANGES will be made after 3:00 PM. If you call/email/dojo message after 3:00 PM, your child will go home his/her usual way (bus, daycare, walker, car rider) These changes interfere with teacher instruction and student learning.

PLEASE make sure that your child knows how they are getting home: Bus, Walker, Car Rider or Before/After Care. Please send your child's teacher a Class DoJo message or call the Main Office to change a dismissal (before 3:00).

Morning Walkers need to stand by grade band behind the orange cones in the morning. The cones are labeled k/1, 2/3 and 4/5. Staff will open the doors at 8:45. Parents must stay with their child as there is NO SUPERVISION prior to 8:45.

Car riders will stay in their cars until staff come out. At 8:45, staff will signal to start letting students out of the cars. Cars that are only in the "Cone Zone" should be let out. Once all the students are safely on the sidewalk, staff will move one car line at a time. Once both lines are stopped, the staff will signal for the next set of cars to let students out of their cars.

You also may have received your access information for the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Once you do, you MUST go into the Parent Portal and add any Emergency Contacts for your child into the system, as these did not transfer over from the previous information system. This should be completed by Sept 11th - Open House. Also, please check to make sure the correct email and phone numbers are listed. You can update these as well in the new Infinite Campus Parent Portal. If your physical address is incorrect, you will have to contact the new Central Registration Office to update. We can no longer do this at the school level. If you need any help, please your this form: https://form.jotform.com/252254619385059

Kind Regards & Stay Well,

Ms. Renee M. Griffith - Principal

Ms. Tameka Wingo - Student Advisor

ENROLL HERE for Soccer Shots

Grades: KN, 1st, 2nd, 3rd ONLY

Mondays 3:35 - 4:20 PM

Sign Up: www.ymcade.org

Bear Soccer Skills Pleasantville Elementary Only - Fall 2025

Grades KN, 1st, 2nd

Mondays 3:45 - 4:30 PM

Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th

Tuesdays 3:45 - 4:30

Any questions, please reach out to Justin Roberts, YMCA Youth Development Director, Camps & Sports at jroberts@ymcade.org or 302-510-1230

At Pleasantville Elementary School, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and joyful community where every student feels valued, included, and empowered to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our mission is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and character they need to succeed in school and in life, helping them become curious thinkers, resilient problem-solvers, and compassionate friends who are prepared for the challenges ahead.

Through strong academic instruction in reading, math, and writing, science and social studies as well as intentional teaching of empathy, respect, and responsibility, we nurture the whole child. We build a learning environment that feels like home, sounds kind and respectful, and looks joyful and engaging, where students and staff support one another and celebrate diversity.

Together with our families and community, we foster a school culture where every student is encouraged to take risks, ask for help, and persevere through challenges. At Pleasantville, we believe learning should be meaningful, kindness should lead the way, and every child should leave knowing they are capable of living happy, safe, and productive lives—ready to make a positive difference in the world.

WE Are PAWsitivley Positive!

• WE Make Positive Choices
• WE Have a Positive Attitude
• WE Use Positive Work Habits
• WE Build Positive Relationships
• WE Are Positively Kind

At Pleasantville Elementary, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming school community. Each month we will share updates about our equity work and school-wide activities with families. These updates will be posted on ClassDojo and in Ms.Griffith's newsletters, so you can easily stay connected to the important work we are doing together.

🌟 September Equity Spotlight: Creating Safe Spaces at PLV 🌟

This month, our equity focus is on creating a safe and welcoming space for every student. We believe that when children feel seen, heard, and respected, they are better able to learn and grow.

To celebrate each child’s identity, all students will take part in a “Name Jar” activity. Each student will decorate a jar with their name and share the story or meaning behind it. This helps our school community understand the importance of saying names correctly and honoring the unique identities that make us who we are.

At Home Connection

We invite you to talk with your child about the story behind their name. You can share why you chose it, what it means to your family, or any special traditions connected to it. These conversations will help your child feel confident sharing their story at school and remind them that their name and identity are important.

Together, we will continue building a school where every student feels safe, valued, and included. ♥️

Friday, October 10th - Staff Professional Development

Monday, November 3rd - Professional Development

Tuesday, November 11th - Veteran's Day

Monday, November 24th & Tuesday, November 25th - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 29th - Thanksgiving

Click image for the PLV Family Handbook SY25-26

Important information about the following:

• How to stay connected to PLV
• School Hours
• Mission Statement
• Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
• School Safety
• Nutrition Information
• Nurse's Office Requirements
• Attendance
• Transportation
• and more...

Bus and homeroom assignments will be emailed/mailed directly to your address. Homeroom assignments will be sent on August 19th and Bus information on August 19th. This information will not be finalized before that week, so please do not call or email the Main Office. In addition, you will be able to receive this information at the Back to School BBQ on Thursday, August 21st.

8:45 Doors Open (Arrival)

Students will be considered late after 9:00 AM and will need to be signed in at the Main Office with Ms. Spadea, our Secretary. Parents will use a QR Code to sign students in late. Please bring your phone with you inside.

Students may not be dropped off early to PLV, unless they are signed up for YMCA Before Care, which is around the back of PLV at the cafe entrance. There is no supervision of students on the front or side sidewalks.

3:35 Student Dismissal

We will start the dismissal process inside the building at 3:35.

There are NO EARLY Dismissals after 3:00 PM. Any changes in a students dismissal must be made no later than 2:00 PM.

Only Buses are allowed to drive and park in the front of the building. There is NO SUPERVISION before 8:45.

Cars may start to enter the Car Rider Lot at 8:00 AM. Students MUST stay in their cars until the staff members comes out and start the unloading process at 8:45 AM. We will unload the first 16-20 cars. When all students are safely on the sidewalk, a staff member will move one row at a time. Then we will move the next set of cars forward and when both rows are completely stopped we will repeat the unloading process.

Walkers must walk on the sidewalks and cross at the crosswalks only. If parents walk with their child/ren they should remain outside with them until arrival starts at 8:45. There is no supervision until we open the doors at 8:45. There will be crossing guards posted at the exit on Doncaster Dr. and at the intersection of 273 and Pleasant Place. Families will not be permitted to park in the parking lot or in front of the building. This interferes with the buses arrival and cars leaving.

Only Buses are allowed to drive and park in the front of the building.

Cars may start to enter the Car Rider Lot at 3:00 PM. Students use the lot for PM recess. Cars must wait at the orange cones until all students are inside.

Car riders will be dismissed from the right side of the building. Cars must stay to the right and make two parallel lines (see attached photo). Parents are to remain inside the car. Each car will be given a PLV Car Tag with a specific number that is linked to your child/ren. Please have this clearly displayed on your rearview mirror with the number facing out. New families will given a PLV Car tag the first week of school or during the Back to School BBQ.

Staff will call Car Riders, in groups of 16-20 (first 8-10 cars in each row), once all students are safely inside the vehicle, a staff member will dismiss the first 16 cars one row at a time. Once all cars are stopped, we will repeat the loading process. Cars must exit through the PLV parking lot and follow the predicatable flow of traffic and exit out of Doncaster Dr.

Walkers must stay on the sidewalk and cross at the crosswalks. Crossing guards are will be stationed on Doncaster Dr. and at the light on 273 that turns into Pleasant Place. Families will not be permitted to park in our parking lot or out front of the building . This interferes with the buses arrival and cars leaving. Walkers should go directly home.

Pleasantville uses the School Messenger application via email/text as our way to communicate with families. If you have changed your phone numbers/email or home addresses, please contact our secretary, Jaimie Spadea, with your newest contact information. Jaimie.Spadea@colonial.k12.de.us or 302-323-2935.

This information is very important because we use this application to let you know about any school closures, upcoming events or emergency situations. You can also download the app for your iPhone or Android.

PLV Staff uses Class DoJo to share agendas for the week, pictures, events and classroom stories of the exciting things that are happening in your child's class. Once connected, they will be able to send you direct private messages and you will be able to do the same. Admin and support staff (Nurse, SEC, Counselor, etc) will also be linked to their homeroom pages. Once the teachers create their new class page (the week of August 19th) they will send you an invite to join their class and the school. Teachers will then approve all connections.

• NO outside food from home/restaurants is permitted.
• NO outside food coming from home to be used for classroom parties, celebrations, events and/or rewards for student behavior due to monitoring food allergies, reducing food safety concerns and consumption of excess calories during the school day to meet Smart Snack guidelines.

• Parents can send in a snack for their child only, but cannot send in snacks for the entire class. Students get free breakfast and lunch daily and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable 4 days a week.
• School Cafe is a simple way for parents to make school snack payments. Students are offered second meals and a la carte snacks at a small cost. Click the "Pre Payments" tab to set a student account.
• For more information click on the Colonial Nutrition image.

A school-based health center (SBHC) is a medical office located inside your child's school. Nurse practitioners and behavioral health therapists offer well-child visits, sick visits, vaccinations, and mental health care to students. Your child can get free, high-quality care, that's safe and convenient.

How much does a visit cost?

If your child doesn't have insurance, their care is free. If your child has insurance, the school-based health center will file a claim directly. (Note: No co-pay, co-insurance or deductible will be charged to you).

Who runs the SBHC?

Your child's school-based health center is a partnership between their school district, Nemours Children’s Health and the Delaware Division of Public Health. These three organizations work together to run the center.

Enrollment:

• Online Enrollment: https://sbhc.nemours.org/
• Every student will be sent home a Nemourse Wellness Center Packet the first week of school.

Please join our PTA for the 2025 - 2026 School Year!

Joining PLV's PTA is a great way to support students and staff. They plan fun activities, fundraisers, provide support for field trips and so much more!!

PLV PTA meet once a month on a Monday night from 5:45 - 6:45 PM in PLV's library.

Applications will be available at the Back to School BBQ, Kindergarten Camp and Open House.

Week of July 28th 2025

Week of August 11th 2025

Week of Aug 25th, 2025

September 7th, 2025

Location: 16 Pleasant Place, New Castle, DE 19720

Phone: 302-323-2935 or 302-323-2941

Fax: 302-323-2943

Email: Renee.Griffith@colonial.k12.de.us

PLV Website: https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/pleasantville/

PLV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pleasantvilleelementary

Colonial School District Website: https://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/