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In this issue:

Principal’s Letter…………...Page 2

Counselor’s Corner…….….Page 3-4

Lost and Found……………..Page 5

Night of Unity………………..Page 6

Spelling Bee…………………..Page 7

Read Across America…….Page 8

Library/Book Club………….Page 9

School News………………....Page 10

PTO News………………………Page 11

Nurse’s News…………………Page 12

Bunny Lunch…………..……..Page 13

Beginning Band……………..Page 14

Yearbook Ordering…………Page 15-18

Cafeteria Menus……..….....Page 19-20

Day/Date Calendar…..…....Page 21

477 Polk Township Road

Kunkletown, PA 18058

Phone (570)402-1000

Fax (610)681-8666

Principal- Mr. Breiner x 3003

Assistant Principal- Ms. Askins x 3018

Dean of Students- Mr. Dudley x 3001

PVI Mission Statement

The mission of the Pleasant Valley

Intermediate School is to inspire all students

toward physical, intellectual, emotional, and

social growth as life-long learners.

No School:

February 17, 2020 - Presidents Day

No School for Students

Be sure to look for the PVI Newsletter and other school information

on the Pleasant Valley School District web site at www.pvbears.org.

PVSD BOARD MEETINGS:

Board meeting agendas, school district policies and other district information can be accessed via our website: www.pvbears.org. In addition, copies of board meeting agendas are available prior to the board meeting at central administration or via the website.

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PRINCIPAL’S CORNER

Dear PVI Families,

Happy New Year PVI Families! It was wonderful to have our students back and excited to learn and grow after their Winter Break. As always, we are happy to share some highlights from the month of January, as well as many of the wonderful upcoming events in February. Upon return from break, our students participated in the STAR assessment for both English Language Arts and Mathematics. By administering three times per year, it allows teachers, students, and families the opportunity to see academic growth. Additionally, students conference with their teachers and continue goal setting. As always, we encourage our students to do their absolute best…we believe in you!

We thank the PVI PTO for hosting the Fifth Grade Dance; students had a wonderful evening. The PTO will be sponsoring a flower sale during the month of February, in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

A wonderful tradition at Pleasant Valley Intermediate is our annual participation in the Russell C. Hughes Spelling Bee. Students qualified from each homeroom for the first oral round of the Spelling Bee and will continue competition. We congratulate all of our students and look forward to the coming rounds, as well as the final round in March. A special thanks to Ms. McMaster and Ms. Schuler for all of their hard work and dedication in making the Spelling Bee a huge success and wonderful academic event.

The week of February 3th – 7th is National School Counseling Week. PVI would like to thank Ms. Below, Ms. Moore, Ms. Romanisko and Mrs. Semeraro for all of their hard work and dedication to our students and school. We have four top notch school counselors who make a tremendous impact on our school and help students achieve school success. Thank you for all you do; you are appreciated more than words can express!

Just a friendly reminder, we may receive enough snow in February to dismiss early, delay, or to close schools (hopefully this will not be too often). Please make sure that you listen to the news or consult any of the media listed on the district website or in this flyer.

Yours in Education,

Todd Breiner Kendal Askins Tom Dudley

Principal Assistant Principal Dean of Students

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THE GOLDEN RULE

Treat others the way that you want to be treated. That is The Golden Rule. Following

The Golden Rule involves recognizing that we are all different, and accepting and celebrating

those differences. We strive to help students see that everyone has something special to bring

to the table.

There are many opportunities in the school setting for students to practice respect for others.

When working in groups within the classroom, students need to be open to different

perspectives and ideas. Playing games during physical education class may require some

patience with those that are not as athletic or as competitive. Every day, in so many situations,

we encounter people that are different than us. It is important to respect that diversity and find

the value in it. Everyone says that the world would be a boring place if we were all the same!

How can you help your child at home to value diversity? Emphasize The Golden Rule at home as

well. Be a role model for your child by setting a good example in regards to the way you speak

about those that are different from yourself. Maintain open and honest communication so that

your child feels comfortable asking any questions he/she may have about differences. Keep in

mind that children are impacted by media coverage and stories. They hear bits and pieces of

adult conversations that they may not fully understand. They get information, sometimes

misinformation, from their peers or the internet. Help guide them through their understanding

of all that information. Help your child to build their own self-esteem. When children value and

respect themselves, they are more able to value and respect others.

Working together as home and school, we can help students to embrace the diversity in their

lives and benefit from the beauty and strength that it provides.

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National School Counseling Week 2020 is to focus public attention

on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within

U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored

by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can

have in helping students achieve school success.

We are beyond lucky to have four of the finest School Counselors

here at PVI. We thank Ms. Below, Ms. Semeraro (formerly

Klamerus), Ms. Moore and Ms. Romanisko for all their hard work

and dedication to our students and school. They are truly

appreciated and we are thankful to each of them!

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LOST AND FOUND

Is your child missing a jacket, coat, sweatshirt, hat, gloves or lunchbox?

Have them stop by our Lost and Found in the downstairs 4th grade

stairwell.

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A NIGHT OF UNITY

Pleasant Valley School District’s Annual Celebration of Diversity

will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM

at Pleasant Valley High School on Route 209, Brodheadsville.

(Snow Date is February 26th)

Come join us for Student and Community Performances,

Cultural Displays, Demonstrations and Activities,

Cultural Curricular Connections, Ethnic Foods and Diverse Art Displays

We are asking you to bring donations of canned or non-perishable foods for

the PV Ecumenical Society and West End Food Pantry.

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We are PVI Proud of the following students who have made it to the

Oral Round 1 of the Spelling Bee.

5th Grade

Madeline Abbatiello Averie Acevedo Max Baeta

Gavin Bates Kavin Chowaniec Cashlyn Clark

Avery Cogan Gerrit DeYoung Daniel Diller

Ryan Figueroa Richard French Tyler Grogorakis

Iveta Halla Marissa Hauck Sam Heller

Anya Hernandez Angela Hetrick Madilynn Ireland

Alyssa Liljblad Aixla Macbeth George Massi

Kimberly Morris Tommy Murphy Kaylee Owens

Zachary Pasanen Jake Procita Mohammed Quereshi

Nevaeh Randolph Ilei Robinson Richard Rolleri

Yessenia Ruiz Dzemajla Sabovic Alexander Sandt

Harlie Smith Joanna Squire Ava Stabile

Adrian Szyszko Daniel Tucker

6th Grade

Liam Angell Keenyu Bonnett-Martin Dylan Carroll

Nicholas Chudyk Ella Collins Brian Correia

Brianna Ditty Matthew Duncan Emily Heckman

Dane Hedgelon Chelsea Henry Daniel Huang

Michael Ike Victoria Johns Brody Kauffmann

Abrielle Kurtz Alex Lengyel Dianna Makarevich

Katelynn Martini Mackenzie Martino Erik Pastori

Azalia Ramsey Ben Reynolds Michael Robieniek

Luma Rowashda Finnegan Sheard Julia Stewart-King

Joy Terraciano Jayneida Vale Patrick Weiss

Isaac Westerman Emily Weymouth Sharon Young

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PVI will be celebrating Read Across America the week of

March 2nd. There will be a door decorating contest, guest

readers, trivia questions, spirit days and more!

Monday, March 2 – Red Shirt Day (Read Across America Day)

Tuesday, March 3 – Silly socks day (Fox in Socks)

Wednesday, March 4 – Favorite hat/striped shirt day (Cat in the

Hat)

Thursday, March 5 – College/team shirt day (Oh, the Places You’ll

Go)

Friday, March 6 – Dress like your favorite book character – nothing

scary or gory (We love to read day!)

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Stepping Up has begun

If your child attends for both Reading and Math they will stay Monday through

Thursday. Math only is on Monday and Tuesday, Reading only is Wednesday

and Thursday.

Ski Club has one more day scheduled for Tuesday, February 4th.

See you on the slopes! Duffel bags may come on the bus, but skis and boards

must be brought to the school that day.

PVI SPIRT DAY

Friday, February 14, 2020 is Red, Pink, and White Day,

celebrating Valentine’s Day by wearing a top with those colors.

No donation is required.

You may wear denim that is neat and clean without rips, holes or tears.

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PVI PTO News

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by buying a keepsake wooden

rose for someone!

They will be for sale during lunch only on February 14th.

Only $.50 per flower!!

PTO meeting Thursday February 13th at 6:00 PM

School Store will be Friday, February 28th

Our PTO Basket Auction fundraiser will be held on

March 21st. We are accepting donations now.

Keep bringing in those boxtops and receipts!

Thank you for all your support

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Physical Exams for 6th grade:

PA Dept. of health requires ALL 6th grade students to have a physical examination. Please hand in any

physical exams that were done on or after 8/31/19.

All 6th grade students are required to have a physical exam. This exam may be done privately, anytime during the 5th grade or 6th grade year or during the school physical exams. Exams must be turned in by May 1, 2020 or your child may risk exclusion.

Current 5th grade students may turn in forms from private exams occurring from August 27th on, which will meet this requirement.

Dental Exams:

7th grade students are required to have a dental exam. This requirement can be met, starting the first day of 6th grade. Please return any private forms to the health room. Spring mobile dental services will also meet this requirement.

Vision Exams:

Vision exams will be completed for 4th grade by the end of February. Please contact the nursing office if you may need assistance with the cost of prescription glasses for your child.

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Mark your calendars for the 1st annual

Easter Bunny Luncheon Extraordinaire!

The Pleasant Valley Educational Support Professionals Association

in conjunction with the Pleasant Valley Middle School PTO

is happy to host their 1st annual Easter Bunny Luncheon and egg hunt for

pre K through 6th grade.

Come join the fun on Saturday, March 28, 2020 starting at 10:00 AM

at the Pleasant Valley Middle School.

(rain date is Saturday, April 4th)

We will have two age appropriate egg hunts, face painting, a craft and

other fun activities. Parents, bring your camera for pictures with the Bunny!

Lunch will be served after the activities

so all family members can eat together.

Lunch is Pizza or Hot Dog, small bag of carrots, Dixie cup and a drink.

Tickets are $5.00 per child and $6.00 per adult.

Purchase tickets at the Middle School on Saturday March 7th and 14th.

They will be sold from 8 am until 12 noon in the lobby.

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

No tickets will be sold at the door.

We hope to see you there! Questions – please contact Eileen Arnold at the Middle School, ext. 2017

This activity is not officially approved by the Pleasant Valley School district and is not necessarily endorsed or supported by the

school district. Permission to distribute this information is provided as a serviced to students.

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