Pleasant Valley Elementary PTA

Welcome to Pleasant Valley Elementary School PTA Website!

This online platform will be home to our directory, and you can also use it to easily join the PTA and purchase some cool PT spirit wear. Plus, it's where you can sign up to help out as a volunteer at classroom events and parties (if you have clearances on file with the district).

Please use the email you have on file with the district.

If you have any problems, questions or concerns, please contact us.

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Stay in the know of what is currently happening at PV.

Check here periodically for what is going on now!

After School Enrichment Classes!

After School Enrichment runs from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pick up is promptly at 4:30 p.m. at the main entrance or gym doors, depending on class. Sign-ups will be open from September 12 at 9:00 a.m. until September 19 at midnight. No late registration accepted. You MUST be a PV PTA member in order to see the form and sign up for enrichment classes. Waivers are required and will be part of the registration process. If slots are full and you would like to join the waitlist, please e-mail PVENRICHMENTWAITLIST@GMAIL.COM with student(s)' name, grade, and program choice.

*A note MUST be sent from home EACH day/week that your child will stay after school for a class! We will provide printable notes again this year, CLICK ON THE CLASS NAME BELOW FOR NOTES.*

Please take note of class dates below, as they differ for each day of the week, due to NO school on Oct. 23 and 24 for parent conferences, and NO enrichment class on Friday, Oct. 31st.

CLASSES(click on class name for printable NOTES):

Mondays - (Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17)

Soccer with Ms. Plopi - Open to grades K-3. Come and have fun learning to play soccer!

Dodgeball with Mr. C - Open to grades 1-3. With a focus on fun and physical activity, the students will be given an opportunity to participate in at least five different dodgeball game variations, which may include: castle ball, pirate ship, army dodge, captain dodgeball, medic, island dodgeball, doctor dodgeball, and protect the pin. In addition to providing enjoyment, exercise, and an energy outlet, each game has cooperative and game strategy elements. To ensure safety, students must come dressed for physical activity.

Panda Pals Book Club with Mrs. Giammario - Open to grades 1-3. Come join Mrs. Giammario for Panda Pals Book Club. We will read Magic Tree House: A Perfect Time for Pandas together each week! We will do panda-themed activities, crafts, and games each week, too!

Tuesdays - (Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18)

Sparkle, Shimer, Sweat, & Shine with Mrs. Z - Open to grades 1-3. Get ready to craft, dance, sing, and sparkle your way with Mrs. Z. This class blends creativity, movement, listening, play, and music to help kids express themselves, get active, and embrace their inner sparkle. We’ll dive into dazzling glitter crafts, bust out our best dance moves, belt out our favorite songs, and explore fun ways to stay active and shine bright from the inside out. Come ready to sparkle, shimmer, sweat & shine—because the world needs your sparkle!

Slagle's Sluggers Baseball Basics - Open to grades 1-3. Join Mrs. Slagle's team to learn some baseball basics, wiffle-ball style! We will use our time together to learn the sport, and get some swings in. You can expect to learn good sportsmanship and teamwork all while having fun! Batter up!

Lego Club - Let's Build It with Mrs. Colombo & Mrs. Wolk - Open to grades 1-3. Come join Mrs. Wolk and Mrs. Colombo and have fun creating, designing, and using teamwork to solve problems using Legos. Students will work collaboratively to work through unique challenges each week.

Wednesdays - (Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19)

STEM Marble Madness with Mrs. Callaghan - Open to grades 2-3. Students in this class will explore marble runs using the Turing Tumble - mechanical computer boards that are powered by marbles. They will solve logic puzzles using this hands-on mechanical board to connect pieces, switches and connectors. If time allows, they will also create a mini marble maze of their own. You can see the game boards we will use here - https://upperstory.com/en/turingtumble/

Girls Indoor Field Hockey with Ms. Casciola (PT girls field hockey coach) - Open to grades 1-3, but GIRLS only. Come and play indoor field hockey. The girls will learn core concepts such as ball and stick control, tackling, receiving, passing, and basic rules. We will also play small games. This is for beginners as well as girls who play in the youth program. Sticks and balls will be provided.

Dodgeball with Mrs. Doran - Open to grades K-3. Get ready to run, throw, dodge, and laugh! In this high-energy class, students will build teamwork, coordination, and sportsmanship through fun variations of dodgeball. Children will practice skills like throwing, catching, agility, and strategy while also learning the importance of fair play and respect for others.

Santa's Workshop with Mrs. Williams & Mrs. Colombo - Open to grades 2-3. Hey there, little elves! Get ready for some holiday fun in our Christmas Craft Class! We'll be making gifts, cards, wrapping paper, ornaments, and decorations for the holidays all by ourselves! It's going to be a magical time filled with creativity, laughter, and holiday cheer!

Thursdays - (Oct. 9, 16, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20) *NO CLASS Oct. 23*

Learn to Draw with Mrs. VanNewkirk (Artist) - Open to grades K-3. Come learn easy and fun techniques that turn your art work into a masterpiece with local independent artist, Mrs. VanNewkirk! Create four different projects tailored to both the beginner and advanced artist. Supplies included and yours to keep.

Team Sports with Mr. Scaglione - Open to grades K-3. Come Join Mr. Scaglione for six weeks on Monday to learn of various team sports and game play. Sports could include basketball, baseball, flag football, kickball, dodgeball, and floor hockey.

Fall Into STEAM with Mrs. Williams - Open to grades 2-3. Hey there, young explorers! Are you ready to dive into the wonders of fall with some awesome STEAM activities? Join us for a super fun workshop where we'll mix science, technology, engineering, art, and math to discover the magic of autumn! It's going to be a blast, and we can't wait to see you there! Get ready to have fun, learn new things, and make new friends. Let's celebrate fall together!

Clay Exploration with Mrs. Cloonan - Open to grades 1-3. Come explore the basic techniques of hand building with clay. Students will make at least three new projects.

Fridays - (Oct. 3, 10, 17, Nov. 7, 14, 21) *NO CLASS Oct. 24 & 31*

Z-Ball, Dodgeball with a Twist with Mrs. Z - Open to grades 1-3. Get ready to zig and zag through the gym in a fun game of Z-ball with Mrs. Z

Chess for Beginners with Mr. Gavlak (Chess Champ) - Open to grades K-3. Join Mr. Gavlak to learn “how the chess pieces move, how to set up the board, how to castle, how to promote pawns, and how to checkmate the king.” This course will teach you this and more.

Join Us at our General Membership PTA Meetings

September 3, 2025

October 1, 2025

December 3, 2025

February 4, 2026

April 8, 2026

May 6, 2026

All meeting dates are Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at PV. Younger siblings are welcome to attend if necessary. A virtual link will also be e-mailed out a day prior to meetings for those who would like to listen in virtually.

We will discuss PV updates with our principal, Dr. Marquis, discuss upcoming PTA events, volunteer opportunities, and hear from our guest speaker(s).