Week of October 19–23

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday, October 21: Unity Day
• Thursday, October 22: End of 1st Grading Period
• Thursday, October 22: Kindergarten Field Trip
• Thursday, October 22: House Rally
• Friday, October 23: Book Fair Opening Day
• Friday, October 23: Books, Bagels, and Bubbles (9 a.m.–noon)
• Friday, October 23: No School for Students — Teacher Workday

A Note from Mrs. Woodward

I love this time of year with the cooler temperatures and beautiful fall colors. I also like October because I teach students about always being kind to prevent bullying. I hope students will tell you that kindness matters at Pleasant Valley.

In 5th grade, we will be learning about Massanutten Technical Center to prepare for our field trip in the afternoon. Fifth-grade teachers will send home a permission slip soon. Additionally, we will talk about good citizenship as we begin preparing for our Veterans Day assembly in November.

Mrs. Woodward, School Counselor

Elementary Grades

Have you checked your child's progress? Take five minutes this week:

• CHECK grades
• LOOK for missing work
• TALK with your child
• ASK the teacher about concerns

The grading period is ending soon. Take a few minutes to check your child's progress. Look at grades and missing work together. If you have a question or concern, contact your child's teacher. You don't have to wait for the report card.

Visit the RCPS website for additional information.

School Phone Number

(540) 434-4557

Due to a new phone system throughout Rockingham County Public Schools, please use the main school phone number when calling the school.

Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Pleasant Valley Elementary October 23–November 2. On October 23, families are welcome to visit the fair, eat bagels, and have fun with bubbles from 9 a.m. to noon.

Preview books and add money to your child's eWallet.

School Bus Safety Week

October 19–23

Thank you to our bus drivers Ms. Mason (Bus 101), Ms. Corey (Bus 130), and Ms. Mumaw (Bus 229) for all they do to transport our students safely to and from school each day.

School Communication: ParentSquare

We’re excited to introduce ParentSquare, a communication platform that will help Pleasant Valley Elementary keep families informed and connected. Families are invited to join. Teachers may begin using ParentSquare at different times, so some may continue using their current communication methods while others transition to the platform.

Learn more at RCPS ParentSquare information.

ParentSquare can make it easier to:

• Receive school and classroom updates in one place
• Read messages in your preferred language
• Communicate with participating teachers and staff
• Complete forms and permission slips
• Sign up for conferences, events, and volunteer opportunities
• Keep up with school news, calendars, and activities
• View secure documents such as report cards

Use ParentSquare through email, text messages, the free mobile app, or ParentSquare.com. Families can customize notification preferences.

Digital Books in Home Languages

Traffic Pattern at PVES

Vehicles planning to park in the PVES front parking lot may enter through the upper entrance on Early Road. Please stop at the stop sign and obey traffic laws and school staff directing traffic.

Morning Drop-Off

1. Enter through the lower entrance as usual and pull up to the stop sign at the corner to allow more cars to unload.
2. After drop-off, traffic will be directed to turn left onto the new exit. If that route becomes backed up, traffic will be directed to use the exit onto Pleasant Valley Road.
3. Please remain in your vehicle. If your child needs help unbuckling, stop safely or teach your child to unbuckle independently.

Afternoon Pick-Up

1. Continue forming a lane on the right side of the driveway leading to PVES from the lower entrance off Early Road.
2. Do not block the space between the cones at the rear of the school until instructed to pull forward after alternate school transportation vehicles have left.
3. An orange cone behind the last car in the right lane indicates that the lane is full. Once the cone is placed, form or join the left lane. Do not start a left lane until instructed.
4. Traffic will be directed to turn left onto the new exit after pick-up. If that route becomes backed up, traffic will be directed to use the exit onto Pleasant Valley Road.
5. Please remain in your vehicle during drop-off and pick-up.

Cafeteria Information

RCPS Food and Nutrition Services is committed to serving healthy, quality, and affordable meals every day. Please review these reminders for the 2026–2027 school year.

• Purchasing extras: Elementary cafeterias will no longer sell certain items, such as chips, on a daily basis. Visit RCPS for updated guidelines.
• Meal payment: Student breakfast costs $2.00 and lunch costs $3.25. Pay online through MySchoolBucks, or send cash or a check in an envelope labeled with your child's name, grade, and PIN.
• Free and reduced-price meals: Applications are available throughout the year at MySchoolApps. Paper applications are also available at each school.
• Nutritious meals: Students are encouraged not to consume carbonated beverages at school. Energy drinks are not allowed during school lunches or at other times. Students may bring and refill a water bottle. Packed lunches should be healthy and nutritious.

Questions? Call 540-434-7783 or email foodservice@rockingham.k12.va.us.

PVES Book Donation

Donate gently used or new books to the students of Pleasant Valley Elementary. Each book will find a new home and help support our readers of all ages. Drop off books at the front office during regular school hours.

215 Pleasant Valley Road, Harrisonburg, VA

Attendance Information

Please notify the school when your child is absent so we can ensure attendance records are correct. If your child has been sick, please keep them home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication.

Phone: (540) 434-4557
Email: pvesattendance@rockingham.k12.va.us

Box Tops for Education

Transportation Notice

Please notify the school office or your child's teacher about transportation changes. If a change happens during the day, call the school before 1:00 p.m. so staff have time to notify your child's teacher and bus driver, if needed. If the school is unaware of a change, your child will be placed on their assigned school bus.

Pre-School Programs Information

Pleasant Valley Elementary has two preschool programs. The Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) serves eligible children who have reached age four. Early Childhood Special Education serves eligible children who have not yet reached school age.

More information is available at the Virginia Department of Education website.

Technology Tips for Parents