#Engage, Energize,& Educate
April 2nd, 2026
Dear Families,
Our students in grades 3,4, and 5 completed the English Language Arts RICAS state assessments on March 31st and April 1st, and we are incredibly proud of the effort they demonstrated. Throughout both sessions, we witnessed outstanding stamina, focus, and perseverance as students worked thoughtfully through each task. We look forward to reviewing the results when they are released in the fall, and we are confident that their hard work will be reflected in their growth and achievement.
There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday. We look forward to welcoming all students and staff to school on Monday, April 6th.
Caught Being Kind
Here are some students who were caught being kind recently: James Duquette, Ivan Williams, Ella Plouffe, Weston Bardol,Vincent Maroney, Julien Dionne, Max Dubeck, Izzy DeBerardis,Amelia Accardi and Seth Borden.
Attendance Matters
Regular school attendance is essential to your child’s academic success and overall well-being. We kindly ask for your partnership in ensuring that your child is in school each day when they are well and able to attend. Arriving on time helps students start their day prepared, confident, and ready to learn alongside their peers. Whenever possible, please try to schedule appointments outside of school hours to minimize missed instructional time. Consistent attendance and punctuality make a meaningful difference in your child’s progress, and we appreciate your support in helping them build strong habits for success.
A Message From Our PTO
We hope everyone enjoyed their Student Choice event this weekend!
60° days have us looking forward to and planning for our field day activities! The PTO covers the cost of the inflatable rental and the Kona Ice truck for that day! Funds raised from our PTO family memberships help to cover these costs. Our goal for this year was 250 memberships. Unfortunately, we only have around 100 at this time. Please consider signing up! Single and multi-year options are available.
How do you know if you are a member?Membership Flyer
If you receive monthly emails with our PTO meeting minutes and account balances, then you are already a member!
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/pvespto-membership
A Message From Our Second Grade Team
We are so excited to share that members of the Bryant University lacrosse team will be visiting our school on Fridays to read with all of our Second Grade classes! A few players will be joining us each week to read stories, connect with students, and help foster a love of reading. As part of their visits, they will also introduce students to a new reading series that students will have the opportunity to take home and enjoy after each session. This special partnership is a wonderful opportunity for our students to engage with positive role models while building their literacy skills. We are so grateful to the Bryant lacrosse team for taking the time to be part of our school community!
A Message From Our Third Grade Team
Birds of a Wooney will visit PVES on April 9th and 10th. Birds of A Wooney provides educational programs geared towards our third graders to develop an environmentally friendly education that supports and promotes sustainable stewardship of our natural resources. These programs are continuously updated to align with state and national curriculum requirements.
FLYERS
Please order your yearbooks before 4/24/26! No late orders will be accepted.
4th Annual Color Run Flyer Registration required: https://forms.gle/toRQPMf1fPhQ9Fuf9
Smithfield Woods Dinner Flyer to Support Local Families in our community
Updated District Calendar for 2025-2026
FIFTH GRADERS ONLY/DARE Ice Skating Flyer
IMPORTANT DATES:
Tuesday, April 7th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Friday, April 10th-Hawaiian Day: Dress up can include flower leis, grass skirt flowered or brightly colored shirts!
Friday, April 17th-Twin Day /Multiplicity Day: Students & Staff can dress up as identically as possible with 1 or more friends.
Sunday, April 19th-Garden Day with Revive the Roots with Hannah from 12:30-2:30 pm. All families are invited. More information forthcoming.
Monday, April 20th-Friday, April 24th-Spring Recess/No School
Tuesday, April 21st-Red Sox vs. Yankees game. More information to follow
Tuesday, April 28th-SSELAC in the SHS media center at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 30th-5th Grade Pasta Dinner at SHS/More Information to follow
Friday, May 1st-Fifth Ice Skating from 5:00-7:00 p.m./Wear your School Spirit Wear!
Saturday, May 2nd- Annual SSELAC Color Run at 9:00 am/Deerfield Park
Tuesday, May 5th & Wednesday, May 6th-Grades 3, 4, and 5 RICAS Testing/Math-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria on May 5th. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Tuesday, May 12th-NGSA Science Testing/Grade 5 only
Wednesday, May 13th-NGSS Science Testing/Grade 5 only
Thursday, May 14th & Friday, May 15th-Panda Players Performance at SHS from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15th-In School Panda Players Performance at SHS from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19th-SSELAC meeting in the SHS media center at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 22nd-District Field Day for 5th Grade at 9:30 am
Monday, May 25th-Memorial Day/No School
Thursday, May 28th-/Unified Field Day at 9:30 am
Friday, May 29th-1st grade field trip to the Southwick Zoo & District 5th Grade Dance 6-8pm @ Gallagher Middle School
Tuesday, June 2nd-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Wednesday, June 3rd- 5th grade field trip to the Boston Museum of Science
Thursday, June 4th-Field Day/Talent Show at SHS 6:00-8:00 p.m.(new date)/Wear your School Spirit Wear!
Friday, June 5th-Rain date for Field Day
Wednesday, June 10th-CONFIRMED date for Kindergarten( KR & KH is at 9:15am and KS & KL is at 10:15 am) Fifth Grade (1:00 pm at the SHS auditorium) MOVING UP CEREMONIES
Thursday, June 11th- Kindergarten field trip to Roger Williams Zoo from 9:30-1:30 pm
Tuesday, June 16th- 2nd grade field trip to the Museum of Natural History and the Planetarium from 9:30-12:25 pm/1st grade field trip to the Southwick Zoo from 9:15-1:30 pm
Tuesday, August 25th-1st day of school for 1st-5th graders
Tuesday, August 25th-Thursday, August 27th-Kindergarten Screening
Friday, August 28th-First day of school for Kindergarteners/meet on the playground at 9:00 a.m.
Have a terrific LONG weekend!
With Gratitude,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Dohoney