#Engage, Energize, & Educate
March 7th
Dear Families,
We were delighted to welcome Secretary of State Gregg Amore to PVES on Wednesday as part of Read Across America. Thank you to Ms. Alba (parent), Ms. Tanski, and Mrs. Clapprood for arranging for this opportunity.
Help Us Name Our Hallways
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RICAS Testing for Grades 3rd-5th
RICAS is an annual assessment taken by Rhode Island students in grades 3-8 for English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. The dates for PVES are listed below.
Thursday, April 3rd & Friday, April 4th-ELA
Wednesday,May 7th & Thursday,May 8th-Math
Wednesday, May 14th-Science (5th grade only)
What is the test like? Students take two sessions each of ELA and Mathematics. All sessions are untimed, so students can take the time they need to work productively. On the ELA RICAS, students read passages and respond to questions about what was read and write short answers and essay answers in response to reading passages. Students encounter both literary (e.g., fiction) and informational (e.g., nonfiction) texts. On the Mathematics RICAS, students interact with scenarios, solve math problems, and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of math concepts and apply math skills, as well as use math tools (e.g., calculators, equation editor, gridded response).
Why are RICAS results important? RICAS gives teachers, students, and families information about student progress, school performance, and how to improve teaching and learning. The performance standards for RICAS signal students’ readiness for the next grade level.
When and how are RICAS results reported? RICAS results are reported in the fall of the same calendar year the assessment took place. Spring 2024 assessment results were released in October 2024. Student-level information is only accessible by certain educators and is shared with the individual student’s family.
A Message From The Fifth Grade Committee
This is your last chance to purchase tickets for our Annual 5th Grade Pasta Dinner on Wednesday, March 19th at Smithfield High School! Tickets must be purchased by March 10th, so don’t miss out on this fun night of delicious food, raffles, and community spirit—all in support of our 5th graders.
First Seating: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM)
Second Seating: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM)
Get Tickets Here
Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to see you there!
FIELD DAY
Field Day will take place on Thursday, June 5th with a rain date of Friday, June 6th. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please be sure that you have an up to date BCI and your VolunteerTraining completed by MAY 15th. We will not accept any volunteers after May 15th. Sign ups will be forthcoming.
A Message From Chartwells
Farm Fresh Rhode Island is providing us with local Monkfish sliders so during lunch on Tuesday, 3/18 we will be offering mini tacos for any students or staff interested in trying.
Monkfish is an abundant white fish in the Atlantic and even though they have an unusual name, they taste a lot like cod or haddock.
SHS Mamma Mia
SHS is performing Mamma Mia on the following dates:
Fri. Mar 14th 2025, 7:00 pm
Sat. Mar 15th 2025, 7:00 pm
Sun. Mar 16th 2025, 2:00 pm
Ticket price are $20
A Message from Fifth Grade Council
PVES will have a Food Waste Audit at lunch on 3/13 with a Results / Environmental Benefits presentation on 3/14.
Our Fifth Grade Student Council will record the weights of each category (Share Table Food, Liquids, Recycling, Landfill, and Compost) of lunchroom waste.
Flyers
2025 Yearbook Order Information
D.A.R.E. Skating Flyer for 5th grade
Important Dates:
March 10th-WEAR BLUE today for Colorectal Cancer Awareness.
Wednesday, March 12th-Lifetouch Spring Picture Day
Monday, March 17th- Friday, March 21st-Respect Week. Respect Week Flyer
Wednesday, March 19th-SSELAC meeting at SHS Media Center at 6:30pm & The Fifth Grade Pasta Dinner at SHS
Friday, March 21st-9:30 am assembly for students in the Gym on Respect Week & 5th Grade Vaping Assembly at 1:30 pm
Wednesday, April 2nd-World Autism Day! Wear your tie dye.
Thursday, April 3rd & Friday, April 4th-RICAS ELA Testing in grades 3, 4, & 5
Friday, April 4th-Fifth Graders vs. Staff Basketball, Soccer, or Kickball Game/Location to be determined
Sunday, April 6th-Student Choice is Dave & Busters from 9:00-12:00 pm or the Dance from 4:00-7:00 pm
Monday April 7th-Friday April 11th- Reading Week-more information to follow
Wednesday, April 9th-Teaching & Learning Night 5:00-7:00 pm *It was originally scheduled for 4/10/24
Thursday, April 10th Lenny Cabral storyteller assembly.
Monday, April 14th-Friday, April 18th-No School for Spring Recess
Friday, April 18th-PVES Night At Fenway Park-Tickets must be purchased prior to Feb. 15th
Tuesday, April 22nd-Earth Day Activities
Thursday, April 24th-Fifth Grade D.A.R.E./ Ice Skating from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday, May 3rd-Fifth Grade Pool Party from 2:00-4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 6th-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, May 7th-RICAS Math Testing in grades, 3, 4, and 5. Hearing Screenings take place at PVES.
Thursday, May 8th-Spring Carnival/Volunteers Needed!
Monday, May 12th-Wednesday, May 14th- Musical Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 14th-NGSS Science Testing in Grade 5
Thursday, May 15th-Musical Performance-more information to follow
Friday, May 16th-In school musical performance at SHS
Wednesday, May 21st-SSELAC meeting at SHS Media Center at 6:30pm
Thursday, May 22nd-Grade 3 & 4 Field Trip to the RI Philharmonic from 10:30-1:00 pm/End of Year Carnival in the staff parking lot
Monday, May 26th-No School for Memorial Day
Thursday, May 29th-PVE’s Got Talent- Talent Show at SHS
Friday, May 30th-District Fifth Grade Field Day at Deerfield Park and Fifth Grade Dance from 6:00-8:00 pm
Monday, June 2nd-2P & 2L have a field trip to Revive the Roots from 9:30-11:30 am/Special Olympics Torch Run-Date and time to be determined.
Tuesday, June 3rd-PTO meeting from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria (door 2). Children are welcome to attend. 2K & 2A Revive the Roots field trip from 9:30-11:30 am.
Thursday, June 5th-Field Day at PVES
Friday, June 6th-Rain Date for Field Day at PVES
Wednesday, June 11th-Tentative Kindergarten Ceremony at PVES and Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony at SHS
Thursday, June 12th- Fifth Grade Pizza Lunch in the courtyard at 11:10 am. Parents (with BCI’s and volunteer training are welcome to supervise).
Monday, June 16th-Tentative Last Day of School!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera